DCM - Whats the point

Quite an unusual theme on DCM this week, and although my entry is not a card so it may not qualify, it definately has a pointy roof. I got the idea for this BIA project from the Bubbly Scrumptious e-mag. I downloaded the template from here, where you can also see Sarah's gorgeous minibook made of fabric, and I borrowed her idea of using different size pages for the inside of the book. Another version of the theme is by Kathy here where I was inspired by her method of sectioning off the pages into rooms, so that you can keep a record of all the decorating and improvements done over the years. I was going to title it 'DIY Jobs' as I wanted to use monograms, but hubby thought it sounded a bit negative, so I changed it to 'Home Improvements' I've used Love Elsie papers that I've had forever and put off using because when theyre gone - theyr'e gone.

Vanilla Sugar

Vanilla Sugar is Bubbly Funks new challenge Blog. The Challenges are dedicated to Home Decor & Gifts, and this month they are concentrating on Coasters. I found a tutorial on YouTube for making these little post it note holders using the BIA, and I just used scraps of paper and added embellishments, quite simple really, and fun to make.
Next up, is a card I made for a sketch challenge set by Kathy on the Bubbly Scrumptious blog. I'm not clever enough to copy the design over to my blog, but if you want to see it, click here.

2010 Calendar

I made most of this calendar on Wednesday while off work, unable to get anywhere because of the snow. A friend had given me the chipboard covers, which I cut in half, - and all the papers were from my scrap box as I was determined not to cut into anything new. I have taken a picture of the pages before I bound it together, and the finished project stands up by itself. So..... NY resolution going well so far....another project finished and in time to make use of it too.

Happy New Year

My NY resolution this year is to be more organised, particularly in the craft room. I have a box of half finished projects which I am going to either tackle or bin by the end of the month. Here is something I started in Novmember, a wine journal that I will probably sell in a craft fayre. I resisted making it too pretty as I thought it might be suitable for a man, but I was desparate to stick a bit of lace on and go overboard with the flowers. tfl

Recipe Book

I have been working on this BIA project for most of this week. I've wanted to do a Recipe Book for ages, but kept looking out for the right papers. I finally found these Cosmo Cricket ones, plus the lovely BG cupcake paper. I've folded a couple of the pages diagonally for bits of paper/articles to be stored inside. I'm still not sure if its finished - I do tend to 'overdo' things, and I'm itching to add some more stickers and maybe some ribbons to the wires but I'll leave it for a few days and see. tfl

Mini Book

This week I made a mini book for a friends birthday, which I started at a workshop and finished off at home. Its not a BIA creation this time, but if you look at the photo of the middle of the book, you can see there is a rolled up peice of paper which is used as the spine. On the inside front page I have added a pocket for journalling and I've put a tag in between each page for more photos. Papers are by Cosmo cricket and Sassfrass.

Home Journal

I thought I'd have a go at making a home journal - something for busy mums to keep a record of bills, menus and the everlasting 'to do' list. I used my favourtite K&Co Papers (Berry Sweet), just added a few stamps & embellies and then bound it all together with my BIA. I haven't decided yet whether I'm going to keep, sell, or give it away as a gift.

Mini Christmas (sorry about that) Album

Normally I don't 'do' Christmas until after my DS's birthday at the end of October. But I attended a workshop for making a mini Xmas photo album, and I think I might have to make a few of these for pressies. The papers are by SEI, 2 sheets of 12 x 12 double sided were used and also about half of 2 sheets of bazzil bling. I will be filling it with loads of wintery pictures once I've printed them off and organised the sizes.

Sunflowers

This weeks dare over at DCM is 'Sunflowers' and the Design team have come up with some fab examples. I found some paper flowers that I've had for yonks, but I thought maybe they were a bit 3d to put on a card, so I decided to get my BIA out and make a mini photo album. I've decided to fill it with some old pics of my Mum & Dad, but I need to decide which ones, scan them in etc etc, so I could be some time. The gold charms hanging from the binding wires are off a bracelet I got from Primark. tfl.

Owl Mini Book

I made this a couple of weeks ago when my mojo was at its lowest ebb. I got the template from UK Scrappers, who were running a Summer mini book event. This is for some one who is a bit poorly at the moment but helps to run a Brownie pack. The papers were leftover from a garden themed papermania pad.