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Saturday, February 5, 2011

2-5-11: Heartfelt Handmade Inspiration

Handmade valentine cards from my small, dear personal collection. Some of them were rescued from the rubbish bin, some were purchased at second-hand stores.
Crushed Christmas ribbon time pressed bow.

A valentine to or from a ghost?

Awkward but determined penmanship in fancy white ink.

From Brad. Brad was efficient yet impersonal.

Embellished store-bought card - all you need is red construction paper and a white paper doily and some paste.

Trying so hard to be delicate heart and snowflake doily paper work.

Enhancements with construction paper, doilies and stickers to a kitten lover.

To My Love. This one is my very most favorite and treasured valentine. I wish I knew the story behind it.

Liberal use of seals and paste. The more hearts there are the more love you give.


Red and white, polka dots and paper lace, Dennison seals. 



To make a perfect banner display look at second hand shops for the old gimme advertising freebies that contained mini lingerie laundry lines. They contain two hooks with a  cotton line and itty bitty plastic clothespins in assorted colors.


Saturday, January 29, 2011

Clown Birthday Banner (Easy "How To" Included)








Stencil word banners are one of my favorite things to make - they just add so much whimsy to any occasion! When I saw this clown themed photographic educational card series at Artifacts (only 50 cents each!) I knew I had to make a clown themed banner for Stevie's birthday. (Yes, it's a tad J.W.G Jr)
1. Choose a stencil set in the size of your choice and trace the needed letters. I used my 5" set here but how darling would a mini banner be? 
2. Carefully cut out letters on an appropriate surface such as a self-healing mat or a piece of old cardboard. My preferred tool for cutting is an Exact-O knife, although small paper scissors work too.
3. Punch two holes in the top of each letter or flag and string in reverse order with ribbon, twine, etc. Helpful hint: leave your self extra length for hanging.
4. Hang banner and arrange letters evenly. 
5. Enjoy!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

RSVP: Pen Pal Project




Coming soon to RSVP in Iowa City (open to peoples the world over who love getting mail) the Pen Pal Project! I am delghted to be making the various signs for this pro-mail undertaking. The above collage details the making of the vintage postage stamp collaged window banner. Stay tuned this week for more photos, tutorials and info on participating in the project!

or stop in the brick & mortar locale!:
rsvp
401 north linn st
iowa city, ia
http://www.rsvp-asap.com/