"Enjoy every Day" Card.

I embossed the front of the card. Then I used water soluble oil pastels to color the embossed surface. I love these oil pastels because they blend really well. It just takes a long time to dry, if it ever does. Thats why I covered the whole front in UTEE. And the result is great. Then I added the material and banner.

I got this out of an old dictionary. I highlighted the patience part.

Here you can partly see the UTEE on the left side.
Blessings, Renate

My First Binder/Planner.

I started by tearing off some of the cover of the binder. I didn't wanted to remove everything. I also left the back in tact.

The back.

On the front I glued different old bookpages that I had.

..including some on the inside.

Then I covered it with tissue paper.

...also on the inside. Then I let it dry.

Then I covered the whole front and part of the inside with gloss heavy gel medium.

And let dry. Then I started adding the pocket and envelope.

I purchased a Fuse Tool, which I like. It works great with page protectors or freezerbags. Here I used a page protector and made 3 pockets and added some little knick knacks.

This page divider I made with homemade paper.

Here I added a bookmark, made with the Fuse Tool.

These 2 pictures are just a front and back pockets.

Another page divider.

Here I used the ziplock bag to add some goodies. I used the Fuse Tool to make it. I found that if you put some cardstock where the holes are punched, it is easier to punch the holes.

Another page divider.

And the last one.
It was fun and also a challenge to complete this book. I got the book and the lined pages and planner inserts (which I didn't take a picture of) at Target. Blessings, Renate

"Coffee Break" Basket.

This basket is made from a 71/2 x 71/2 piece of heavy cardstock. I just tore an old book apart and glued the pieces on the cardstock. Then I went over it with some vintage photo ink.

I used a rope for my handle.

On the round part in front and the back  I used some UTEE on it.

 Back view.

For the silver spoon I used a die from stampin up.

On the side you can see that I just made a knot in the rope.

I used some chalkboard paper for the name on the coffee sleeve. You can just write on it with chalk.
Blessings, Renate

Origami Pen Holder.

You are supposed to glue the 6 parts together. I didn't, I just used paperclips to hold everything together. I found the instructions on Pinterest. I used 9x9 paper.

You have plenty of pockets on the outside to stash things away.

On the left one I folded the bottom part different, so all the pockets wouldn't look the same. On the right one you can see that you can even put paperclips on the top part.

So much storage!!!

Here you can see the top.

This is the bottom. It doesn't have a cover on it, but you can always make one to set it on, but not needed. It was easy to make and put together. It is also very sturdy. Blessings, Renate

Origami Trash Bin with Flip Lid.

I found the video for this trash can at Paper Kawaii. I started out with a 9x9 sheet of paper. It's not hard to make.

 I decorated the sides and the lid.

Here I added a tiny envelope with tiny tags.

This is what it looks like without the lid. You just slide the lid over the center. These would make nice little gifts with goodies inside. Blessings, Renate

My first Snail Mail Flip Book.

I used 3 pieces of 31/2x4 watercolor paper. I used washi tape to put them together, but it didn't hold up to well so I added the metal tape to it. I painted all pieces with watered down acrylic paint. The circles are some acrylic skin I had left over. I also added some puzzle pieces in the corners. The puzzle die I got from Paperwishes.com

 

Here's the inside view.

I made a vellum pocket and filled it with punched out hearts.

In the center I added a file folder. On the outside I added a round tag and a tiny envelope, and an other circle with acrylic skin. The #7 on top is just a small paper clip.

This is the inside of the file folder. Plenty of room to write a note.

And the last page. On the puzzle pieces I just put some UTEE.

I also added some stencil detail on this side.

 

And this is the back side. I will be making more of these flip books. You can use up a lot of scraps that way, and they are fun to make. Blessings, Renate

Triskele Paper Globes.

I found a tutorial at the Hattifant website. These are easy and fun to make.

Here I just put a bit of UTEE on it. Blessings, Renate