Star Book

Star Books are such a surprise. A wonderful center piece for a table or mantle. I used Close to My Heart "Silhouette" papers, and added red velvet chipboard letters to personalize. This it the outside with the album closed.

This is what each of the individual pages look when the Star Book is open. Add your photos, stickers, or small embellishments for your bride, birthday, parent, or whatever.


And this is the top view!

You don't want to add bulky embellishments if you plan to have your Star Book closed. The cardstock layers secure the shape of the star and certainly give character!

What you need:
2 pieces of chipboard 4" x 4" for covers (can use coasters)
2 pieces of patterned paper 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" to cover the chipboard
12" of ribbon cut in 1/2
7 cardstock 8" x 4"
7 cardstock 6-1/2 x 3-1/2"
7 cardstock or heavier paper 5-/2" x 3"

Graduation Projects

I haven't been hiding, just can't share a lot of what I have been making, some are gifts.
These cards were all for ladies graduating this week! Close to My Heart Just Blooms and Window Charms to make the flowers.

Doing albums for seniors is always a hit! You can do the ABC's of Senior year or general themes.
I like double layouts because most themes like sports or cheering have many special photos. If you have photos to add use them, and leave room for the receive to add their own journaling and
photos.



Below are layouts for a seniors "Good Times" also for an album.

I don't over embellish as I am not sure what special things they will add to their pages. But you certainly could add more if you like.

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.