Marker Storage

There are so many colors that are retiring, "what do I do with all of my old markers," you ask?  I have the perfect solution.  I got this idea from reading some post somewhere and have been storing all of my single markers this way for a long time.  

This is great solution because you get to recycle and still have all your markers at your finger tips.  I decided to use some colors that will be leaving soon that I hate to see go.

To all of you who wonder how this is made please continue down the page.

The first thing you will need is an empty drink container.  This is the container that has 5 small tubs that you mix up in a pitcher.  There are many different flavors that you can get in these tubes.  Instead of just throwing them away when you have finished your drink, recycle them into a perfect marker storage.  Make sure that you take the wrapper off so that you can cover it with your own favorite color.

Cut card stock to 6" x 9".  I used Lovely Lilac on this tube.  I then took the Circle Circus stamp set and stamped with Basic Black, Lovely Lilac, and Whisper White (craft) ink for the design.

We are now going to attach it to the drink tube.

Using the Tombo Multi Liquid glue place about a 1/2" of glue all along the length (I put this where the label was attached, sometimes there is a little adhesive left that helps hold it in place and covers up anything left over.)

 

Take your card stock and place it over the glue and hold a few seconds until it doesn't move. 

Next place about a 1/2" of glue on the other end of your card stock. 

Roll the tube as tight as you can without the glue letting go.  Line up the edges as you place the open end on top of the glued down edge.  

 

Make sure that you hold this together for a few minutes until you know the glue will hold.

Set this aside, we will come back to it in a few minutes.  We need to cover up this paper seam to finish it off.

You will need to cut about 6 1/4" of satin ribbon and get your heat gun.  We are going to melt the edges so they don't fray.

The best way I have found to do this is to turn on the heat gun and run it for a minute or two to make sure that it is very hot.  Make sure that you are careful with this next step because it goes very fast.  

Place your ribbon down on a piece of paper on your work surface.  Hold the ribbon in place as you slowly move your heat gun toward the ribbon. As soon as the heat hits the ribbon you will see the ends begin to melt.  This only takes a few seconds when it is hot (be very careful that you don't melt to much or you won't have enough ribbon to cover your project).

Once you have melted both sides then turn your ribbon over and run a strip of snail on the back to adhere to your project.

Take the ribbon and line it up at the top of the seam and run it all along the paper seam to cover it up.

Hurray!  Now doesn't that look great.  Now you are ready to fill it up and get started with organizing.  I usually take the lid for the tube and place several glue dots on the inside of the lid and attach it to the bottom as a base.  The glue dots are just to hold it together to make that I don't loose the lid so I can use it later if I want for other projects.

When using these tubes for markers I lay them down since it is best to store markers laying down so that the ink does not run to one end of the marker and dry out the other end.  Even when they are laying down they don't have to take up tones of space because they stack nicely in a small area.

I needed three different tubes since there are so many markers that will be gone, I just can't say good-bye to any of them right now.  I have several single markers, glue pens, blenders, and a versa marker and this makes a perfect place to store these items as well.  I decided to a few colors that I hate to see leave.

If you have any questions about these marker tubes feel free to send me an email or post a comment below.


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Recipe:

• Stamp: Circle Circus
• Card stock:  Lovely Lilac, Sage Shadow, Cameo Coral  - cut 6" x 9 1/2"
• Ink:  Basic Black, Whisper White (craft), Lovely Lilac, Sage Shadow, Cameo Coral
• Accessories:  black satin ribbon, empty drink tube

Paper Bag Purse

 
Here is a fun little paper bag purse.  When I first saw a template for this purse I fell in love with it.  I finally have been able to make one for myself.  I love how great it looks with just about any paper you choose and can customize it to any person, event, or holiday.


You can find the directions on how to make it here from Becky Roberts of "Inking Idaho."


I have really began to enjoy this "In-Color," Bermuda Bay, and hate to say good-bye come July 1st.  If you like it as much as I do you only have 2 more months to order before it is gone forever.

Here are some close ups.  
You  can click on any picture to make it larger.

Circle Purse

I fell in love with this little "Circle Purse"  when I saw it on "My Chic n' Scratch", and I just had to give it a try.  I decided to try my own version with some colors that are going to be leaving.  You can find the instructions and video to make this here.  You can find instructions to make the flowers here.

  I love how I can fill it with some little treats, coupons or some small 3x3 cards for mom or someone special. You can use any of your favorite colors and make a special purse perfect for anyone. 

 

Here is another one I tried using Night of Navy.



Measurements:

• (2) 6" circle card stock
• 5 1/2" matching Designer Paper
• 1/2" x 6" strip coordinating card stock
• cut lunch bag at 3 1/4"  (4 3/4" wide)
• cut circle at 5 1/4" (cut off 3/4")

Recipe:

• Circle Scissor
• Designer Paper (mellow moss, night of navy) - cut 5 1/2" circle
• Card stock:  mellow moss, regal rose, close to cocoa, whisper white, real red  - cut (2) 6" circle
• Punches:  circle scallop, large oval , 5 petal flower
• ribbon
• brads, rhinestone, lunch sack, bone folder

Backpack & accessories

Teacher Backpack

I have had the wonderful opportunity the past couple of months.  One of the local Universities contacted me to see if their student (who is training to be a teacher) could come observe and teach in my room.  I accepted and began the journey of working with a wonderful person who will become a GREAT teacher.  She finished in my room last week and I made her this little gift to wish her good luck.
 

I have seen these little backpacks several times on the web and have wanted to make one ever since.   I found the best instructions to make these from Becky Roberts from "Inking Idaho" here, here, and here.  I did change her dimensions a little since I needed it to be just a little bigger to fit some post-it-notes.  You can also find instructions here. 

Here are all of the accessories that I made to put inside.  Just a few things that a teacher can use.

Covered post-it-notes

Paperclip bookmarks (so many ideas here)

Thumbtacks (I used mod-podge)

I also covered this small notebook to match since everyone can use a place to jot down notes and why not make it look pretty.

I hope that you all enjoy!

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Print the page here for all of the directions and then just write in these new dimensions.

Here are my new dimensions:

Cut base card stock to 11" x 6 3/4"  (cut off 1 3/4" on the long side)
Score lengthwise at 1 3/4". Turn and score the short side at 3 1/2", 5 1/4", 8 3/4", and 10 1/2".
Pocket is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".  Score at 1/4", and 1/2" on three sides.
Pocket flap is 1 1/2" x 2 1/2".  Score at 1/4" and 1/2" on one long side only.
Backpack flap is 3 7/16" x 3".  Score at 1/2" on long side only.
Ribbon:  (2) 8 1/2" long

Coaster Calendar

We made this calendar during my last Stamp class. I have seen many versions of calendars on SCS made with tons of different colors and ideas. This was my version of all the great ideas that are out there. I did not have any coasters but I do have sheets of chipboard so I just cut the board to 4 x 4 inches.

To make your own all that you will need is a coaster or chipboard, paper for the background, binder clip, calendar, and misc. ribbon and accessories. You can print your own calendars here as many times as you need.

The first thing that you will need to do is to cut the designer paper just slightly larger than the coaster chipboard. I used tombo glue to attach the DP to chipboard and make sure that it would not come off. Next, I cut two pieces of rose red paper, one being 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 and the other 1 1/4 x 1 7/8. Make sure to sponge on chocolate chip ink around all pink paper. The small piece of rose red will need to be glued around the top of the binder clip. Place binder clip on the board to determine placement of rose red mat. Glue down the large piece of rose red mat and place calendars on top and attach by placing binder cip on top of everything. Next, you will need to tie around approx. 12 inches of chocolate chip ribbon around the bottom of coaster. The last thing that you will need to do is punch out all of the flowers that you would like to place to decorate. You can attach the top flower on the binder cip using a glue dot and covering the back with a small piece of paper to cover the glue.

Listed below is everything that you will need to reproduce this great little calendar. You can also add a strip of magnet on the bottom of the chipboard to attach it to anything metal. I hope that you enjoy this little calendar and can make some for yourself. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Paper: Old Olive DP, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Ink: chocolate chip
Punches: 5 petal flower ( to make leaves), boho flower, 1/4" circle
Accessories: chocolate chip ribbon, medium binder clip, magnet strip, glue dots, sanding block

~Allison

February Stamp Night

Love and Stamping
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We have begun a new year and things are already off to fast start. Many of you are aware that Stampin' Up! has a new Spring/Summer 2009 Catalog with many new stamps and accessories.

Love is in the air and Valentines day is just around the corner. Come and join us for an evening of stamping and fun before you go for a date or activities the next day with the ones you love. Please let me know as soon as possible what you would like to make this month.

When:
Friday, February 13, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
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5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Come anytime during my hours but make
sure to allow enough time to finish all of
your projects.

Where:
My House
- Let me know if you need directions.

(click on any pictures to enlarge)
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Scrapbook Pages

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Kiss Treat Box
You can give kisses to all those who you care about. Make these adorable boxes to hold 5 kisses and give to all those you love or just to say you care.



Calendar

Who can't always use a new calendar and this one can be placed almost anywhere. You can add a magnet to the back to attach it to the refrigerator or place it on your desk for a quick reference to dates. If you would rather change the pink colors to something else, please let me know which color you would prefer and I will see what I can come up with.

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Items A la Cart:

* Class Fee $15 (details below)

* Scrapbook pages $8 (when bought separately as a double page layout)

* Cards $2
(if you order 4 or more cards (any kind) the cost will go down to $1.50)

* Kiss Treat Box $1

* Calendar $3

* Pre-made Items $5
(if you are not able to come to stamp night, add $5 to your total and I will put them together for you)

Class Fee Details:
You will make:
* Both of the 2-page 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts
- (I can change the size if you let me know, ex. 8-1/2 x 11)
* Your choice of 2 cards (Let me know which two you would like)

~Allison

December Stamp Night

Happy Holidays!

The year has almost passed us by and it's time to finish up your Christmas projects before the big day. I know that this time of year is very busy so I have set aside two days for you to come and make a few projects that can be used for Christmas as well as all year long.
Please let me know as soon as possible what you would like to make this month.




When:
Friday, December 12, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Come anytime during my hours but make
sure to allow enough time to finish all of
your projects.

Where:
My House
- Let me know if you need directions.

GiftCard - inside

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Scrapbook Pages

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Gift Tags
Make these fun gift tags and add a personal touch to all of your packages this Christmas. There are eight different designs in several different colors in a specially made envelope. Anyone receiving your present will love these fun tags.











Reindeer Food

Here is a small treat to make for your children, family or friends. They can sprinkle this magic mixture in the front yard to help Santa and his reindeer find your house much easier.

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Items A la Cart:

* Class Fee $15 (details below)

* Scrapbook pages $8 (when bought separately as a double page layout)

* Cards $2
(if you order 4 or more cards (any kind) the cost will go down to $1.50)

* Gift Tags $2

* Bag in a Box $3

* Reindeer Food $2

* Pre-made Items $5
(if you are not able to come to stamp night, add $5 to your total and I will put them together for you)

Class Fee Details:
You will make:
* Both of the 2-page 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts
- (I can change the size if you let me know, ex. 8-1/2 x 11)
* Your choice of 2 cards (Let me know which two you would like)

~Allison

Enrichment - Thanks You's

Wednesday was Enrichment Night in my ward. I am the new enrichment leader and was asked to make a thank you card and nugget box as a thank you for the speakers that we had come. Since all of the speakers were men I could not make anything to cutesy. I always find it harder to make things that will appeal to men. I do think that these did the trick. Please let me know if you like them.


Stamps: Seeing Spots, True Friend
Paper: chocolate chip, night of navy, very vanilla
Ink: chocolate chip, night of navy, more mustard
Accessories: ribbon, brad, sticky strip, address labels, nuggets
Techniques: sponging



~Allison

Bag in a Box

I have seen so many of these cute projects all over the blog sphere. I have wanted to try one for a very long time, here is my version. You can find the instructions to make these by clicking here. This was much easier to make than I thought it would be and will be a very versatile project that can be used for tone of things.

Here is a close up of the detail on the front. The circle that is behind the scallop punch is done by placing two round tab punches together. The scallop that is one the bottom was made using the slit punch.

Stamps: One of a Kind
Paper: certainly celery, bashful blue, whisper white, cutie pie DP
Ink: bashful blue
Punches: scallop edge circle, 1" circle, 1-1/4" circle, 1-3/8" circle, round tab, slit, boho blossoms
Accessories: ribbon, circle rhinestone brad, white gel pen
Techniques: punches, faux stitching

~Allison

Nugget Box

I love to make these little boxes to give to people. On many occasions I have been able to use these as a quick thank you for someone.


I hate when I need a specific size and go to the store and they don't have the right size or they are out. Now I can have the perfect size or color for any occasion. Chris has created patterns to make any size of box. You can download these here at splitcoast stampers. Just scroll down the page to find all of the different sizes.

I made this box for someone at work that was going to be moving to a different school. My team wanted to tell her how much we appreciate her and I think that this worked very well.

I found this cute ribbon at Hobby Lobby and could not pass it up. I think that it really adds to the whole feel of the box.

Stamps: Seeing Spots, So Very, Alphabet Fun

Paper: certainly celery, whisper white

Ink: certainly celery, regal rose, so saffron, basic black

Punches: scallop, 1-1/4" circle, 1-3/8" circle

Accessories: ribbon, sticky strip, address labels, hershey nuggets

Techniques: sponged edges


~Allison