Desktop Notepad and Pen Set

These are easy and fast to make and are great for craft fairs or small handmade gifts. You can decorate them up more to look even prettier but I think they look good with just the matching ribbon and packaging. There are many of these similar designs on YouTube and this is definitely not an original idea of mine. I just adjusted the size to be able to fit my little notepads which measured 3-1/2" X  5". I either purchased from The Dollar Tree or Walmart. There are 5 in each pack, and they come in a lovely array of colors, purple, blue, green, pink etc. I made my own design labels on Avery.com 

Measurements and Supplies Used:

4-1/4" X  11" Thick Whisper White Cardstock

5-1/4" X 7-1/4" Thick Whisper White Cardstock

2-1/2" X  2-1/2" Whisper White Cardstock

3" X 4-1/8" Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper

2-5/8" X 4-1/8" Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper

3-9/16 (Just a smidgen over 3-1/2")X 10-1/2" Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper

6" X 4-1/4" Petal Pink Cardstock

6" X 9" Cello Bag (Purchased at Papermart)

Label (Avery)

Pen

3 1/2" X 5" Notepad

Corner Rounder

Stapler

Scoring Tool

20" Ribbon if desired

Liquid Glue

Strong adhesive like red sticky tape/Fast Fuse

Instructions: Scoring..

1. Score 4-1/4 X  11" White CS on long side at 4", 8" 9" &10". 

2. Score 5-1/4" X  7-1/4" White CS on Short side at 1/2" & 3-3/4". Score on Long side at 4" & 4-1/2"

3. Score 2-1/2" X  2-1/2" White CS at 1/2", 1", 1-1/2" & 2"

4. Score Petal Pink CS on short side at 2-1/8"

5. Score 3-9/16" X  10-1/2" DSP at 5-1/8 & 5-3/8"

*** Corner round back of holder (largest section of 7-1/4" CS)***

*** Add DSP to inside back and front BEFORE gluing together.*** 

Video Tutorial

Additional Sample Photos

Good Morning Magnolia

Good Morning Magnolia

Side View- Calyso Coral & Bird Ballad

Bird Ballad and It Starts with Art

See a Silhouette, Mosiac Mood and Verdant Garden

Bird Ballad and Come Sail with me.

Product List

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper [149100]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Simply Scored [122334]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
Detailed Trio Punch [146320]

Daisy Lane Bundle Fun and DIY Fun Project Ideas

Introducing the new Daisy Lane Bundle in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog on Page 23. Such a pretty Stamp set with beautiful sentiments too. I also got the idea for the wood plaques below from the same page but instead of whitewashing or painting, I covered with DSP

Choose me as your demonstrator and purchase this stamp set and I will send you a FREE gift. (Your choice of a "Creative Stampers Tutorial Bundle"). Check out the Tutorial Bundles and other special offers HERE. After your purchase let me know which tutorial you would like and I will send your FREE PDF to the email address you provided when you chose me as your demonstrator. 

Check out the additional DIY projects below and "How to make a Chrysanthemum Flower with the large and medium daisy punches at the end of the video tutorial below.

Measurements and Supplies:
Daisy Lane Bundle (Stamp Set and Medium Punch)
Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set (Happy Birthday Stamp)
8-1/2" X 5-1/2" Seaside Spray Cardstock
4" X 5-1/4" Whisper White Cardstock
3-3/4" X 5" Seaside Spray Cardstock
2-1/2" X  5" Old Olive Cardstock (cut in a wavy line)
Scrap of So Saffron Cardstock (for circles and sentiment backing)
1/2" Circle Punch (punch 3 so saffron circles for flower centers)
1-1/2" Circle Punch (punch so saffron circle for sun)
Classic Label Punch (Stamp Sentiment
Scrap Whisper White (Punch 6 medium daisies and stamp and punch sentiment)
Old Olive Classic Inkpad (Stamp Sentiment)
So Saffron Classic Inkpad (Sponge tips of daisies)
Sponge
Bone folder
Scissors
Adhesive
Dimensionals

Video Tutorial

Additional card photographs and DIY Gift Ideas or Craft Fair ideas below...

I used a Dollar Tree Clear 5" X  7" Photo Frame. Added some DSP, ribbon and flowers made with both the large and medium daisy punches

I bought these 3 sample wood plaques at Michaels. You could add a hanger to the back if you'd like to hang on the wall or use the stand that comes with it. I removed the clip to decorate then put it back on. I glued See a Silhouette DSP with Mod Podge and the other side in center (measures 4-1/2" square) then added a coat on top. Let it dry and then hot glued the flowers and leaves and sprigs. Flowers were Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight and White, punched leaves were garden green with silver foil punched sprigs.

This sample I glued Pressed Petals DSP with Mod Podge and the other piece in center (measures 4-1/2" square)then added a coat on top. Let it dry and then hot glued the flowers and leaves and sprigs. Flowers were Merry Merlot, Rococo Rose and Very Vanilla, (small daisy centers was an old punch) punched leaves were Pear Pizzazz and punched sprigs were Mossy Meadow.

This sample I glued the Blue Wavy DSP from See a Silhouette and the other side in center (measures 4-1/2" square) with Mod Podge then added a coat on top. Let it dry and then hot glued the flowers and leaves and sprigs. Flowers are white (I actually used the white glossy 12" X  12" Paper that comes with the DSP. Punched leaves are Shaded Spruce and punched sprigs are silver foil.

I uses a Brusho background in blue with a Pacific Point backing on a Whisper White Card.

I used Calypso Coral, Highland Heather and So Saffron Ink Pads with Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush on the daisies. Backings for the card and sentiments were So Saffron and Blushing Bride on a Whisper White Card.

I used Brusho again to create the fun yellow/orange background. The backing was Shaded Spruce on a Whisper White Card.

Supply List

Daisy Lane Bundle [151118]	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667]	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]
So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105118]	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad [147109]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]	1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch [138299]	1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch [119869]
Classic Label Punch [141491]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Bone Folder [102300]	Snail Adhesive [104332]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

DIY - Birthday Book- Gift/Craft Project

I had made one of these "Birthday Books" as a gift for an old friend and posted a photo in a craft fair group I am in and had an overwhelming response from members wanting a tutorial...so here we go....

I forgot to mention also that this book and 12 cards with envelopes fit inside our Paper Pumpkin boxes nicely.

I added the silver foil and Berry Burst on the spine after the video and also finished the inside too or the video would have been 2 hours long.

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Supplies Needed:
Stamp Set:
Beautiful Promenade (Flower stamp)

Cardstock and DSP:
2 each 9" X  6" Chip Board
4 each 9" X  6" DSP of choice
12 each 5-1/2" X  5-1/2" DSP (I used 3 patterns x four)- Score at 3/4"on top
12 each 1/2" X  5-1/2" Strips of DSP (Same patterns as above)
2 each  3-1/2" X  6" DSP - Score at 1/4" on all 4 sides
2 each 2-1/2" X  9" Your Choice Color Cardstock - Score at 3/4" on both 9" sides
1 each 2-1/2" X  9" DSP or Cardstock of choice - Score at 3/4" on both 9" sides If desired for spine of book)
2 each 1/2" X 9" Contrasting Strips Cardstock (I used silver foil)
12 each Name and Birthday list #1-10. Cut to 4-3/4" X 4"
12 each Contrasting Cardstock 5" X 4-1/4" (Backing for Names/Birthday's)
1 each Month - January-December and the words Stamps/Notes/Birthday Book- Punch with Classic Label Punch
1 each Coordinating Cardstock 3-1/2" X 5" (For frames on front)
1 each DSP to match cover 3-1/4" X  4-3/4" (For frames on front)

Ink:
Ink of choice

Tools:
Paper Trimmer
Score Board
Classic Label Punch
Scissors
Rectangle Stitched Dies (I used from largest one being #1)  #2. #3, #4 & #5
Clear Block "C"

Accessories:
18" Ribbon
Pen holder or make one as in video
Pen

Adhesives:
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Snail Permanent Tape

Video Tutorial

Additional photo's

Product List

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198]	Classic Label Punch [141491]	Bone Folder [102300]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]
Beautiful Promenade Photopolymer Stamp Set [146842]