Valentine's Day is almost here! Are you making some sweet treats for your loves? You know I love making gifts for the kids teachers, as a little thank you for the amazing job they do...this year I altered some 2 1/2 x 8 inch notepads and pens with a love theme...
I think digi stamps are becoming one of my favorite materials to work with, and I am having a lot of fun working on my coloring skills using Copic Sketch markers...I think they are getting better each time. These adorable sock monkey stamps are from Whimsiedoodles here. I love that she has a variety of stamps and sets that come up matching sentiments, like this "Sock it to me" one...super cute!
To cover the pads, I used a My Mind's Eye "Love Me" 6 x 6 paper pad and red and blue cardstock. I was able to use up some ribbon and twine stash, left over from Christmas. But, I needed some more ribbon and just didn't have what I wanted. Instead of going to the store, I created my own! I've seen lots of hand-stamped ribbon, so I gave it a whirl. I stamped red hearts with Tim Holt distress ink in Fired Brick onto this canvas ribbon for a great coordinating ribbon. Do you make your own embellishments?
Happy Valentine crafting and thanks for stopping by!
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Your notepads are adorable! Thank you for playing along with us at Altered Eclectics.
ReplyDeleteHi Vickie, thanks for hosting such a fun challenge!
DeleteOk…blogger is being mean to me today. I was TRYING to comment on how cute these adorable note pads are. You always come up with the most fun, sweet gift ideas. Love the sentiment and monkey theme. Way to sparkle my friend. XO
ReplyDeleteThat happens to me all the time Donna! Thanks for hanging in there and leaving your sweet comment!
DeleteWOW...What beautiful notepads...Gorgeous gifts... Thank you for joining us at Altered Eclectics... Hugs May x x
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking a peek at my notepads May! Glad I found Altered Eclectics.
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