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Wishes Project Idea #10

WishesCard Create this simply adorable wishes card with just a few tools and a few embellishments.

How to create:
Cut clay cardstock to measure 8" square.  Fold in half to create 8" x 4" card.

Cut piece of blue polka-dot paper to measure 8" x 4".  Using decorative trimmer, cut wavy pattern across center of this piece. Adhere to card. 

Adhere title sticker to card.  Using Sweet Heart Maker, punch heart shape from taffy cardstock.  Adhere small heart shape to card.

Sew buttons on to upper left corner of card, then using needle punch line of holes along top of wave pattern.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, Cardstock - Clay & Taffy, Sweet Heart Maker, Buttons, Needle & Embroidery Thread and Precision Point Adhesive.

Designed by Kristina Proffitt

Posted on March 10, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #9

WishCard This beautifully generic wish card can be used for many occasions.

How to create:
Cut black cardstock to measure 10" x 5".  Fold in half to create 5" square card.

Cut strip of light silver shimmery paper to measure 5" x 1/2".  Adhere to card. Cut piece of dark silver shimmery paper to measure 2-3/4" x 1/2".  Adhere to page.

Cut square of blue diamond paper to measure 2" square.  Using Corner Maker, round top right corner of this piece.  Ink make-up sponge with black distressing ink, then drag along edges of this piece to ink distress.  Cut piece of light silver shimmery paper to measure 1-1/2" x 1/2".  Ink distress edges of this piece, then adhere to card.

Cut piece of dark silver shimmery paper to measure 2-1/2" x 1".  Adhere to backside of black frame sticker, then adhere both layers to card.  Add wish sticker to finish.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, Black Cardstock, Corner Maker, Black Distressing Ink and Make-Up Sponge.

Designed by Kathleen Taylor

Posted on March 09, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #8

MAW-100days-pageThis layout shows agreat way to remember a milestone - the 100th day of school.

How to create:
Adhere silver shimmery photo mat to page, slightly askew. Cut piece of dark grey polka-dot paper to measure 2" square. Ink distress edge of these pieces, then adhere to page. Print and trim photo to measure 5" x 7". Cut piece of blue diamond patterned paper to measure 1" x 2".  Ink distress edge of this piece, then adhere to page.

Using scissors, hand cut star shape from patterned paper.  Ink distress edges of this piece and adhere to page.  Also ink distress strip sticker, then adhere to page.  Adhere circle sticker to page, then adhere "make it your own day" title sticker.

Adhere monogram and letter stickers, then add journaling to finish.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, Simple Black Monogram Stickers, Simple Black ABC/123  Stickers, Scissors, Distressing Ink Pad and Make-Up Sponge.

Designed by Kathleen Taylor

Posted on March 08, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #7

AccordionThis adorable accordion-fold album can be made in minutes, and stores neatly away in this little plastic case for easy carrying in your purse or pocket.

How to create:
Cut black cardstock to measure 3-1/2" x 11-1/4". Accordion fold this piece every 2-1/4". Cut five pieces of various patterned paper to measure 3" x 1-3/4".  Adhere one patterned piece to each section on black cardstock.  Adhere embellishments as shown.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, Cardstock - Black, Scraps of White and Cement, Star Maker, Sweet Heart Maker and small plastic case.

Designed by Kathleen Taylor

Posted on March 07, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #6

Baby-new-yr B This New Year's Baby's birthday photo shoot is being remembered in style!

How to create:
Cut two strips of black star-patterned paper to measure 12" x 1/4".  Adhere to page (1-1/4" down from top and space strips approximately 3-1/2" apart). 

Print and trim three photos to measure 2-1/2" x 3-1/2", and one photo to measure 3-1/4" x 4-1/2".  Ink make-up sponge with black distressing ink, then drag along edges of each photo.  Adhere photos to page as shown. Adhere title sticker.

Cut blue polka-dot patterned paper to measure 4" x 3-1/2".  Using Corner Maker, round each corner on this piece.  Ink distress edges, then adhere to page.  Adhere frame, tag, flourish and title stickers as shown.  Adhere parenthesis stickers to page, then add journaling.

Using Star Maker, punch large star shape from gold cardstock. Using Mini Star Maker, punch two small star shapes from gold cardstock, and large star shape from black paper.  Ink distress edges of gold stars, then adhere stars to page as shown.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, Gold Cardstock, Simple Black Monogram Stickers, Star Maker, Mini Star Maker, Corner Maker, Black Distressing Ink Pad and Make-Up Sponge.

Designed by Kathleen Taylor

Posted on March 06, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #5

WishCard This card is sized just right to enclose cash or check when you need to give the gift of money.

How to create:
Cut white cardstock to measure 6" x 7".  Fold in half to create 7" x 3" card.  Using Corner Maker, round all 4 corners on front and back of card.

Cut piece of grey & blue swirly paper to measure 3-1/4" x 3". Adhere to card. Adhere star sticker strip and grey swirly strip to card.  You will need to trim excess sticker away.

Using point of scissors, cut small slit in spine of card where ribbon will be placed.  Cut piece of ribbon to measure 9"  Thread through slit in spine, then tie in knot and trim ends. Adhere grey tag sticker and star sticker using foam squares.  Adhere "Wish" sticker to finish.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, White Cardstock, Corner Maker, Scissors, Ribbon and Foam Squares.

Designed by Jen Pohl

Posted on March 05, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #4

SuccessCard This versatile card can be used for graduations, retirements, promotions, etc. - the possibilities are endless.

How to create:
Cut cement cardstock to measure 10" x 7".  Fold in half to create 5" x 7" card.

Cut white cardstock to measure 4-5/8" square. Cut piece of dark grey patterned paper to measure 4-1/2" square. Ink make-up sponge, then rub along edges of grey piece ito ink distress. Adhere grey piece to white piece, then adhere both pieces to card.

Ink distress edges of strip sticker, then adhere to card. Adhere title sticker to card.

Using Star Maker, punch large star shapes from black and gold cardstock.  Punch small star shape from gold cardstock.  Ink distress edges of gold stars.  Using Sweet Heart Maker, punch heart shapes from both cement and white cardstock.  Adhere punched shapes and flourish stickers to card as shown.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, Cardstock - White, Cement, Black, Gold, Sweet Heart Maker, Star Maker, Make-Up Sponge and Black Distressing Ink.

Designed by Kathleen Taylor

Posted on March 04, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #3

MAW-mini-purse Dress up a cute little mini plastic purse-shaped trinket bag by adding a few snippets of paper and stickers.

Cut a piece of blue patterned paper to fit covering each side of purse.  Adhere to purse.

To create bow, cut two strips of paper to measure 1/2" x 6", and two strips of paper to measure 1/2" x 4".  Fold strips into loops, then adhere together in the center.  Cut two extra strips and, using scissors, cut "V" shape in the end of each strip.  Adhere all bow pieces to purse.  Adhere stickers to center of bow to finish.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit and Scissors.

Designed by Stefanie Hamilton

Posted on March 03, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #2

MAW-spiral-pad Simply dress up a pre-purchased stand-up notepad (available at most dollar stores) with some paper, embellishments and a photo for a great inspirational gift!  Perfect for the desktop at the office, college or home!

How to create:
Simply cut piece of blue diamond patterned paper to fit on page.  Add title sticker, photo framed with black frame sticker and star strip embellishment adhered with foam squares.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit, Scissors and Foam Squares.

Designed by Clarissa Romano

Posted on March 02, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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Wishes Project Idea #1

Imagine1Card Imagine the Possibilities for this card!

How to create:
Cut white cardstock to measure 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".  Fold in half to create 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" card.

Cut piece of black polka-dot patterned paper to measure 3-3/4" square.  ADhere to card.  Adhere stickers to card to finish.

Project created using Wishes & Dreams Kit and White Cardstock.

Designed by Kathleen Taylor

Posted on March 01, 2009 at 12:01 AM in 31 Days of Wishes Project Ideas, Project Idea of the Day | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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