What Fun!!!!

So i have fullen back to my bad ways of not updating my blog on a regular basis but i do have a valled reason i have been working really hard!!! first i had to have a week off work to look after the kids on school holidays and then was prepairing for Ally Pally "The Big Stamp and Scrapbook Show" Maria, Michelle Lynne and myself (dad inclueded) had great fun setting up on friday night ready for the doors to open bright and early on Satuday the Four muskeeters (and Dad) was then joined by Becki and Alan on Saturday and John Victoria, Jo & Tracey on Sunday and great fun was had by all and that was just the Parti Craft Demonstrators!!! we meet some great people who are instreated in our knowlage and ideas so here's hoping a few partys are heading our way.


so after all the preperation for Ally Pally i thought i would share my Mini Scrapbook with you Step by step as requested by Maria!!!!

Mini Scrapbook

What you Need:
12 x 12 Double sided Scrapbook paper, Ribbons, Brads, Flowers, Photo’s , Distress inks & cut and dry foam, Black Archival Ink ( if stamping) Glue or double sided tape

Instructions

Step 1) Trim your 12 x 12 paper to 30cm x 30cm Square.

Measure across 10 cm score a line from the top to the bottom of the page, Repeat twice dividing the page into 3 equal columns.Turn the page so the scored line run across and repeat, creating 9 equal squares of 10cm x 10cm.

Step 2) Then cut up on the first score line 2 squares (20cm),

Then cut down the second score line 2 squares (20cm)

Step 3) Turn the paper so patterned side down then fold 1st square down towards you then fold the 2nd square down away from you then fold the 3rd square across to the right then continue following the score lines till you have a concertina booklet of 10cm squares.
See Images below at each stage of folding,

Step 4) On the 3rd and 4th squares glue the right hand edge and bottom edge sticking them together creating a pocket. Then repeat on the 6th and 7th squares glueing the left hand edge and top edge together creating another pocket.
See image below for finished shape!!

Step 5) On the back page of the book make a cut at 4cm and 6cm cut down the page to insert ribbon (size of cut is your choice depending on ribbon width) to creat a fastening to keep the scrapbook sealed ,Basis of the book is now complete embellish to your choice.

See Image below for Fastening.

Finished Project!!

also if you want to see other stuff that took place at the weekend please visit the other demonstrators sites all listed on the right had side to this blog. feel free to email me if you have any problems and i will try to help.

hope you have fun

Lol

Love Them

So now i have started making the Paper rose's i love them when ever i am sitting watching tv i have my flowers at hand to make a few.

so just a quick post today as i am just finishing off some more wedding invites and making up some packs for The Big stamp scrapbooking show at Alexander Place on April 18th and 19th we have a stand for Parti Craft and will be holding make and takes both Saturday and Sunday so if your going drop by to get creative.

today's card is another image from Charmed Cards and backing papers from Pink petticoat called pretty doodles. with this card i wanted to give the affect that she was in a mirror

(hope it worked) so cut out a frame with my craft robo and of course added a paper rose just to add the finishing touch.

Hope you like her, hopefully be back tomorrow.

lol Lynsay

xx