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Composition Notebook

I needed a new composition notebook - and thanks to my post from yesterday, a bit of inspiration and a challenge to complete it since it had been on my mind all week!     Supplies used: Composition notebook   Bazzill pink cardstock Patterned paper from my stash Colorbok White cardstock Scraps of paper for the flowers White ribbon (large and small) KI Bakery Twine KI Charms Sizzix die cuts - flower #1, flower & stem, flower #6 Punches - sun, circle, circle flower K&Comp stickers Hot glue gun Directions: Step one:  Cut the 12 x 12 cardstock and patterned paper in half, and then cut 1" off, making each piece 6 x 11".  Set aside one of the patterned pieces, and fold the other piece in half.   Step two:  Add the patterned paper to the composition notebook's spine, using your hot glue gun.  Add the solid color so you have 1" left over to fold over to the inside cover. Make sure to put enough adhesive on the notebook, especia...

Easy Christmas Gifts to Make

Christmas is coming - a time where we sit and give out gifts to our friends and family.  For the next few weeks - I will give you plenty of little ideas that you can make - that are fairly cheap to complete!  Simply add a little something extra and you are done!   First up - my all time favorite - a composition notebook with a matching bookmark!  Composition notebooks can be personalized to each person you want to give one to!  For an added touch - write a nice letter to the recipient on the cover - or on the first page!  Pick out your gift recipients favorite colors to create the one of a kind book - this one was made especially for my daughter because she loves blue!  By creating a simple bookmark to match it out of the leftover supplies, you can create a truly one of a kind gift for friends and family - without spending a lot of money.   Supplies needed:   Composition notebook 2-3 sheets of 12 x 12 paper or cardstock 2 sheets 8....