Papercraft Haven and More

When you guys create something, what do you do with the leftover papers and things you have from that first project?  For me, it all starts after I have finished up a project - I then take the papers left over, and create until I can't create anymore!!!  The papers are then put in my bin for use later on when I need them for paper piecing patterns, die cut shapes, punch shapes, stamped images or just little details on tags or cards!  I save even the smallest of pieces, because they do come in handy!  If - after I have created just about everything I can out of the scraps, I can't use the smaller pieces anymore, I simply throw them away.   Today's idea, is using up the papers I had from another project - a file folder mini album which will be shared another day!  The papers I used from the cards on this post , were also from that same album!  I created 2 different sets of corner bookmarks, and 3 different long bookmarks (all for sale if you are ...

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....