May!

Wow~ May- where has the time gone.
Just a little tag to show I have been doing things, jsut behind here. Several Close to My Heart stamps, a little masking to change the words, mixed papers and gotta love liquid glass.

Simple Father's Day Gift

The keyring was a big success with the preschool class and the grown ups! Easy to personalize for Grandpa, Dad, special Uncle or Father's Day! Add a single person or several!

Cut a thick piece of chipboard the size you want, cut a photo and a leftover paper the same- print your Dad (or other) in any font you like.

Punch a hole in all 3. Coat 1 side of chipboard with modge podge and immediately add the paper. Smooth out with sponge and allow to dry. Turn chipboard over and do same with photo. Allow to dry and add your key chain or key ring.

Have fun!

Puzzle Project

What's on your refrigerator? We all love puzzles and this 12 x 12 refrigerator project was just to fun! It is perfect for school photos and some of the older black and white photos we all have. Change your wording and it would make a super Father's Day gift or pick any theme you like.

Right up with sliced bread in my book! Ha Ha! It's a kit from 3birdsnet.com and includes (9)
4 x 4 " chipboard puzzle pieces (nice thickness), papers, chipboard words and designs, alphabet stickers, buttons and most important 2 magnet strips !

Turn your papers to the wrong side, be trace your puzzle piece, and then cut slightly inside the lines to avoid trying to trim down after it's adhered. The pieces need to fit well.
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If you are using tape runners you will want to tape your paper not the puzzle piece as it will stick to the tape and peel off, or you can use glue. Decorate as you like, add your photos, then flip the entire puzzle over and add pieces of the magnet strip to secure for hanging.
If you don't cut well and are a stamper then feel free, I did the puzzle piece below for a swap and it was also fun. But you could certainly alternate some papered puzzle pieces and stamp others, and mix them together. I used Close to My Heart inks, chalks, and some water color pencils.