Not a card today, but a folder I made for my 6" x 6" stencils. I started by recycling some chipboard from some old envelopes, you know, the sort of envelope that has a chipboard back to keep things flat when they're sent through the post.
I covered two pieces of the recycled chipboard with K & Company scrapbooking papers I bought ages ago. The spine is made with a snippet of Tim Holtz grunge paper. The grunge paper is like a flexible chipboard, which embosses well with an embossing folder. I used a Creative Expression 'Linen' embossing folder, then applied Distress Ink with an ink blender in a colour to compliment the papers. I punched holes in the spine for the split rings and added some scrapbooking letters to the front.
Inside I put inexpensive 6" x 6" scrapbooking page protectors. In each one I inserted a sample of the stencil at the front, a piece of 6" x 6" plain stiff card in the middle to make sure the stencils don't bend and the stencil at the back. Two pieces or organza ribbon were added, so I could tie them and keep the folder closed.
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wow love this Liz, very creative and a fabulous idea..x💖 [Aussie aNNie's Blog]
ReplyDeleteThis is so creative Liz! I love it and it's such a fab creation for our Pimp it Up! Challenge over at Country View. I saw it over at Di's too and stopped by initially from there. I hope you are enjoying a peaceful Easter time. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteOh my, your stencil organizer is so beautiful!! Very well done, and made with inexpensive items, too!! I tend to not embellishing my organizers, because I haven't time enough, but seeing your... oh, I wish have more beauty on mine :)
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ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea Liz and so creative...well done! x
ReplyDeleteWow, this is such a great idea Liz, well done you, it’s lovely!
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Liz, not only is this so beautiful, but also so creative and useful too! I need to do exactly this. There's no way to organize stencils other than this that I've seen. Thanks! Love it.
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Wow this is fabulous, such a great idea and wonderfully decorated xx
ReplyDeleteLooks so much better than the plain ones; this really brithens up your craftroom! Have a good Easter Monday!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so gorgeous!! I love how you decorated it!! And what a great idea!! I have all my stencils in a drawer and can never find them when I want them!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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What a great idea and so beautifully put together Liz, and the papers and lettering and the ribbon tie all go together so well. I have just bought some new stencils and am wondering where I am going to store them so perhaps I should give this a try, though I don't think I would make as good job of it as you have. x
ReplyDeleteFab little project ! Thank you for joining us at Country View Challenges !
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Wow fantastic idea Liz, beautiful decoration on your folder.
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Such a creative idea, love how you personalised it and what a great idea to store your stencils x Thank you for the wonderful inspiration x
ReplyDeleteMarvellous and genius, honestly it's a brilliant idea and you've made a smashing job of creating your little storage album. I love it x
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea. I think there will be a few of these being made around blogland thanks to you!!!
Thank you for your lovely comments regarding my Mum. We seem to have turned a big corner this week and things are improving. We just need to build her strength up now.
I hope you had a lovely Easter break.
Love Jules xx
LOVE your idea for a stencil folder, Liz! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project! Thanks for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge.
ReplyDeleteIt's always delightful to see something so pretty that is also very useful. This was a clever idea, great recycling, and love those oldie goldie papers. TFS & have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThis is so clever! ... and so beautiful and unique. What a great idea to do this for your stencils. Awesome job Liz!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful folder to hold your stencils, Liz!! What a great project! xx
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What a stunning creation and such a great design too.
This is a fantastic idea and such a wonderful way to store your stencils.
Thank you for the inspiration must try this for my stencils.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Oh Wow Liz, this project is fantastic. I keep my 6x6 stencils in some 6x6 scrapbooks that I had in the cupboard (unused), they are just the right size. This is great inspiration though and a great way to use up the pieces of card that I collect from all over.
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Ohh Liz!!! You’ve all of us drooling over your clever idea!, I’ve been going to do a folder of samples for my EF but certainly wouldn’t make a book like this, but as I’ve only two 6” x 6” wouldn’t be much point, I guess but make up for it in other sizes!!
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What a brilliant project Liz - and needless to say, perfectly made and explained as well. As Jules says, bet there will be a few of these in Blogland now.
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Di xx
A GREAT idea na dwhat a really beautiful result, love how you have put it all together.
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That is a beautiful way to store your stencils. I love the cover you created for this little storage system.
ReplyDeleteBoth pretty and useful Liz - a great idea and super make.
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Beautiful project and so useful. Thank you for joining us at Alphabet Challenge. EmmaT
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project. It's beautiful Liz and as well as being useful you'll enjoy using it. You reminded me I have some grunge paper somewhere..... Barbxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing with us at CraftyHazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge for April!
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This is a fantastic idea - would you mind if I copied you? I'm new to blogging so just noseying around - love your posts
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea Liz and the best part is you made it so everytime you use a stencil you can admire it! I was just thinking today I need some sort of storage for my stencils....Shabneez x
ReplyDeletePopping over from the Snippets Playground where you've rightly been showcased. Fab project and a great idea. Xxx
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