Valentine's Day Ball Jar Banks And Cards

I really wanted to do something fun and homemade for Valentine's Day this year.

Since I'm currently single, I wanted to make presents for my mom, sister, grandma, and aunt.

 

Bubbie (Grandma):

- Transform Mason Slotted Lid Insert
- Ball Jar 32oz Quart
- Recollections Rectangular Kraft Paper Labels (adhered onto cardboard backing)
- Jolee's Boutique Silver Satin Flowers (front)
- Jolee's Boutique Grey Taffeta Flowers (sides)

Molly: 

- Transform Mason Slotted Lid Insert
- Ball Jar 32oz Quart
- Recollections Rectangular Kraft Paper Labels (adhered onto cardboard backing)
- Recollections Floral Embellishments

Mom:

- Transform Mason Slotted Lid Insert
- Ball Jar 32oz Quart
- Recollections Rectangular Kraft Paper Labels (adhered onto cardboard backing)
- Michael's Glittery Hearts - got these a long time ago and didn't save the package, so I can't provide more information

Nancy:

- Transform Mason Slotted Lid Insert
- Ball Jar 32oz Quart
- Recollections Rectangular Kraft Paper Labels (adhered onto cardboard backing)
- Jolee's Boutique Red & Black Large Gem Flowers

I think these are fun and turned out really cute!  You could, of course, do more with embellishing the jars, but I wanted to keep them simple, while reflecting the personality of each person in the decorations.

And I better not forget to add a little bit of money for good luck!

Here's a picture of the jar insert and my labels that fit perfectly on the bottom of the jar.

I also made these cards to go with the banks.

- Recollections Pearlized White Cards and Envelopes 

- Scrabble Coasters 

- Michael's Glittery Hearts

"Matilda" The Musical Scrapbook Frame

Wow!  I can't believe how delinquint I've been, not just about to posting to this blog, but also in scrapbooking, in general.

In May 2015, a full year since I lasted posted here, I graduated with a second master's degree (see previous post).  My family came to New York for the occasion.

Of course, one of the most popular and fun things to do in New York is go to a Broadway show.  My mom, aunt, and grandma went to "Phantom of the Opera".  I've seen it once and didn't really want to see it again, and my sister didn't really want to see it, either.  So she and I ended up going to "Matilda", which was one of her favorite movies growing up.

We had a lot of fun, and it was a great show!

This is sort of the before picture of the frame.  I show you this because I think it looks pretty cool!  I used a sheet of Natural Cork and then re-purposed some cardboard scrabble coasters and placed them over the cork.

This is the finished product:

- Collector's Museum 12 in by 12 in Shadow Box Scrapbook Frame, Black
- DCWV Natural Cork sheet, 12 in by 12 in, from DCWV Natural Cork Stack
- Scrabble Coasters - I can't remember where I got these.  I didn't realize that they weren't reusable when I bought them, as they are cardboard and not plastic, so I decided to re-purpose them for this project.

I usually include a ticket in the scrapbook frame with a Playbill, but I can't find either ticket from the show, so instead I used a listing of the cast for the specific show that we saw.

One other change that I did make this time is that I cut the cover off of the program.  I've been noticing over time that the Playbill is really too heavy for the frame.  Even when I use mounting tape to hold the inside together, it starts to droop.  It doesn't have as much dimension when it's just the cover as opposed to when you use the whole Playbill, but this way I don't have to worry about it falling apart or ripping the backing off.

Master Master Doctor

I graduated (again)!

In high school, I wasn't adventurous or cheeky enough to get creative with my graduation cap.  I was even more a school dork then than I am now.

So for my second post-graduate degree, I thought I would go all out and make the cap a celebration of my two Master's degrees and PhD.

I wish I could give the specific details about the materials I used, but in all the craziness, I didn't really pay attention.  All of the materials did come from Michael's that much I can say.  And notice that I even covered the little button on top with scrapbook paper!

If you look around the Internet, there are tons of cool ideas for adding pizazz to your graduation cap.

"Once" The Musical Scrapbook Frame And Other Updates

I cannot believe that it has been over a year since my last post.  I guess I can only blame my absence on life.

Since last April, I finished my dissertation, got my PhD, turned 28, moved to New York, started a new academic pursuit, and tried to survive all of that happening in such a short time.

I recently saw "Once" the musical, and that is what my latest project is inspired by.  "Once" was incredible; the best musical I have seen to date.  If you have the opportunity to see it, you should definitely take advantage.

This was another student rush situation, and we managed to luck out with good seats, s I felt I had to commemorate the experience.    

 - Studio Decor (Michael's) 4-Way Adjustable Shadowbox 12 by 12, Black
- Recollections Woven Paper (Burlap; 12 in. by 12 in.)
- Recollections Printed Burlap (12 in. by 12 in. cut down to 8.5 in. by 11 in.)
- Jolee's By You Guitar Dimensional Sticker
- Recollections Flower Embellishments
- Recollections Burlap Flowers
- Me & My Big Ideas ALPHAChips

I was noticing a lot of burlap and natural papers at Michael's, which really inspired me.  Plus, the damaske printed burlap is just totally hot.

I have to say that I like the frames I was getting from JoAnn's much better than these Michael's frames, but shockingly, there are no JoAnn's in New York City, so I have to settle for Michael's.  Or I suppose I could order frames online.  But what woman doesn't love an excuse to go to the craft store?

Clearly I haven't been doing enough crafting recently because I got lost in Michael's.  I just spent time wandering the aisles and salivating over everything.

I also will share my only other project previous to this one here, although I ashamed to say that this baby is no longer a baby anymore.  One of my good friends had a baby in October and I made this for her:

Unfortunately, because I made it so long ago now, I can't give you the specifics of the materials that I used.  But I think it turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself.

And luckily, it was sent to her right after it was made, not six months after the fact, like this post.

Babies, Babies, Babies!

It seems like lately, everyone is having babies, at least as far as my friends are concerned.   And it gives me the perfect excuse to do more crafting and project-ing.

I think the one for Baby L turned out the cutest, but they are all adorable.  My friends certainly know how to make cute babies!

Baby J:

- Collector's Museum 8 by 8 Shadow Box Scrapbook Frame, White
- Darice Self Stick Glitter Paper Iridescent (no color given; 8.5 in. by 11 in. cut down to 8 in. by 8 in.)
- Jolee's Boutique Gold Satin Flowers
- Jolee's Boutique Charcoal Satin Flowers
- ColorCore Cardstock Core Tags (2 in. by 2.75 in.; Package of 20)

Baby L:

- Collector's Museum 8 by 8 Shadow Box Scrapbook Frame, White
- Darice Self Stick Glitter Paper Gold (no color given; 8.5 in. by 11 in. cut down to 8 in. by 8 in.)
- Jolee's Boutique Gold Satin Flowers
- ColorCore Cardstock Core Tags (2 in. by 2.75 in.; Package of 20)

Baby W:

- Collector's Museum 8 by 8 Shadow Box Scrapbook Frame, White
- Darice Self Stick Glitter Paper Silver (no color given; 8.5 in. by 11 in. cut down to 8 in. by 8 in.)
- Jolee's Boutique Charcoal Satin Flowers
- ColorCore Cardstock Core Tags (Circular; 2.75 in. by 4 in.; Package of 10)
- The Paper Company White Cardstock (2.25 in. by 6 in. Bookmarks; Package of 20; cut in half)

Anniversary Scrapbook Album

My boyfriend and I recently celebrated our one year dating anniversary.  For his gift, I decided to make him a scrapbook that chronicled our first year together.

I had a lot of fun making it, and it brought back great memories.

I've been giving my boyfriend a card for all of our even-numbered month anniversaries, and sneakily have been stealing back the cards to put in the scrapbook.  

Even though I  love scrapbooking, I thought it was a fitting gift since the symbol for the first year is paper.  This is the paper anniversary on steroids.

This was truly a labor of love!

Cover:

- Purchased at JoAnn's

Page 1: How Do You Measure A Year?

- Paper from DCWV The Green Stack

Page 2: He Said, She Said

- Paper from DCWV Paper Pack
- Tags - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels
- Flowers - I no longer have the information for these

Page 3: "Call Me Maybe"

- Paper from DCWV Jewel Stack

Page 4: Fire

- Page from DCWV Premium Photo Stack
- Jolee's By You Camp Fire Dimensional Sticker
- Tags - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels

Page 5: SI Formal 1

- Paper from DCWV Lace & Linen Stack
- Tags - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels

Page 6: SI Formal 2

- Paper from DCWV Lace & Linen Stack
- Hearts from JoAnn's
- I no longer have the information for the quote stickers

Page 7: Cards 1

 - Paper from DCWV Paper Pack

Page 8: Summer

- Paper from DCWV Premium Photo Stack
- Tag - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels

Page 9: Birthday

- Paper from DCWV Main Street Stack
- K & Company Birthday Cake Dimensional Stickers

Page 10: Cards 2

- Paper from DCWV Paper Pack

Page 11: Martha's Vineyard

- Paper from DCWV Premium Photo Stack
- Tags - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels

Page 12: PDA

- Paper from DCWV Premium Photo Stack
- Tag - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels

Page 13: 6 Month Anniversary

- Paper from DCWV Premium Photo Stack
- Tags - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels

Page 14: Football 

- Paper from JoAnn's
- Paper House 3D Stickers
- Soft Spoken Embellishments

Page 15: Thanksgiving

- Paper from DCWV Linen & Lace Stack
- Tags - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Cherish Labels

 Page 16: Holidays

- Paper from unknown
- Stickers unknown

Page 17: Evita

- Paper from DCWV Main Street Stack
- Jolee's Boutique Dimensional Stickers Broadway

Page 18: Basketball

- Paper from JoAnn's
- Paper House 3D Stickers
- Soft Spoken Embellishments

Page 19: Cards 3 

- Paper from DCWV Paper Pack

Page 20: Valentine's Day

- Paper from JoAnn's
- Hearts from JoAnn's

Page 21: Hockey

- Paper from JoAnn's
- Life's Little Occasions Hockey Sticker Medley

Page 22: You Hold The Key To My Heart

- Paper from DCWV Premium Photo Stack
- Silver glitter paper from JoAnn's
- Wooden heart from JoAnn's

Page 23: Our songs

- Paper from DCWV Jewel Stack

Page 24: I Won't give Up

- Paper from DCWV Paper Pack

Page 25: The Rest Is History

- Paper from DCWV Jewel Stack