Craft Consortium, Over The Hedge, 'Swatch Style' Notebook

Notebooks come in all shapes and sizes, so why not create a 'swatch style' version using every paper available from the Craft Consortium 'Over The Hedge' collection..?

That way you'll never forget which paper pad you are looking for when searching for a particular pattern!

(Label the back so you don't forget)!

Here's mine...  just to give you an idea of what I mean...

I'm not going to show you each and every single page.  

Just a few so you can see what I've done!

...  and don't worry.  That big rectangle on the left isn't upside down.  I've just twisted the tag on itself to take the photo!

Do you like this idea?

I know that some people find it difficult to cut into their paper pads and was thinking that perhaps if they made something like this they would always have a keepsake from it?

Want to have a go and making one for yourself?

Click HERE to be taken straight to the 12x12 premium paper pad.

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Stay warm!

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Donna. x

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Craft Consortium, Over The Hedge, Notepad And Pen Set.

I have the simplest of gift ideas to share with you today...

All you need is a kraft covered notebook and a cardboard pen.

I've used my favourite paper from the 'Over The Hedge' premium paper pad.

Do you have a favourite page?

Simply tear top and bottom, brush on a thin layer of wet glue and weight it down until it is dry...

If you have the time, why not add to this basic idea?

The 'Over The Hedge' collection also includes toppers, stamps and wooden printed embellishments so you are sure to find something to add if you want to...

You could even make an organiser for it to go in?

(See previous project HERE).

Want to see the other designs available in this paper pad?

Click HERE for a few more samples.

Sold by Craft Consortium...   and all good craft shops!

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Enjoy your day...

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Donna. x

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Tag You're It, Fall Leaves

It's time for another Tag You're It challenge to begin...

This one's all about Autumn leaves.

I've gone with Brusho's as my medium of choice as they sure do 'pack a punch' when it comes to adding colour. 

This tag has been built up on an acetate base layer using Tim Holtz's Crackle Medium.

Want to join in with us?

Here's the inspiration photo...

Thanks so much for stopping by...

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Donna. x

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Happy Little Stampers, ATC Challenge, Anything Goes With A Set Of Three

It's 'Anything Goes With A Set Of Three' over on the Happy Little Stampers ATC challenge today...

Here's a close up of each coin...















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You'll need two coins for this project.  (The top layer has been cut from cereal box card and the bottom layer from Silver 'Mirri' Card).


With a piece of sand paper, gently scratch away some of the top layer on the Mirri card using a back and forth motion.
(That's the bottom layer finished)!


Apply White Gesso to the cereal box layer and leave to dry.

Then cut out the Sizzix Thinlits Circle Words (Tim Holtz).



Stamp the left foliage image using Memento 'Olive Grove'.
 Once dry, stamp over again using Ranger 'Perfect Medium'.
Then add Clear Embossing Powder, heat set and leave to cool.



Stamp right foliage image using Holtz/Distress 'Forest Moss'.

Then add snow spots using Holtz/Distress 'Weathered Wood'.


Using a Memento 'Tuxedo Black' marker, add "strings" for the bauble to hang by before gluing down the top of the bauble itself.



Now glue the two layers together and spray using Glitter Varnish.



Add some die cut snowflakes...  then print off the text.

Cut text to size, distress edges and then add Holtz/Disress 'Dusty Concord', 'Seedless Preserves' and 'Hickory Smoke' around the edges.

Spray with varnish to seal the ink, then glue into place as shown.

Add white acrylic paint to the edges.





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Want to join us?

Here's a reminder of the rules...

1. You must create an ATC. We accept both cards and coins. You must follow the theme.

2. Link back to your blog post and not your entire blog

3. Provide a link to HLS in your blog post

4. You may enter as many times as you like but each entry must be different

5. You may enter as many other challenges as you like

6. Have fun!

CARDS -

• measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches (64 X 89 mm)

• be traded for other cards - not sold

• be flat enough to fit into a plastic trading card sleeve

COINS -

• measure 2.5 inches in diameter using heavy cardstock

• be traded for other coins - not sold

• be flat enough to fit into a plastic trading card sleeve

Thanks for stopping by!



Donna. x
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Craft Consortium, Over The Hedge, CAS Card Trio

I'm back today sharing the cards I made to go in the Card Organiser I posted online earlier this week...

As you can see, these are very simple to make! 

One design concept.

Three different looks.

All CAS to some degree or other.

But hopefully a nice way to introduce the 'Over The Hedge' characters to you if you haven't seen them already!

Which is your favourite...  Olivia, Harry or Henry?

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These little cuties are all toppers you can find on the inner cover of the 12x12 paper pad.

But don't forget, Craft Consortium also have them available as printed wooden characters or as clear stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Donna. x

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