Papercraft Haven and More

     This month, I am a guest designer for  Scrappin Chicks Challenge Blog  -  and I am very thankful for the opportunity!  I can't wait to tell you about this idea and how it all started!  The challenge for the month is using purple and green, adding other colors as you wish, and a Halloween theme!!!   Make sure you share with me, and with Scrappin Chicks too, we love to see what you have made from what we have created!!!!        For this project, it is my version of the altered paint can's that were all the rage a few years ago, and I couldn't afford to buy them!  Since I drink a BOATLOAD of MJB Coffee - I altered the can instead!   Here is your supply list - and basic directions.. . Supply list:    Coffee can 2 sheets 12 x 12 cardstock for the can Ribbon for the bottom Paper piecing patterns, die cuts or stickers Glue gun or adhesive of your choice.   Directions:   Step o...

     If you are here for the Altered Notebook blog hop, you are totally in the right place!!!  Thank you so much for coming to see what we have all been up to - I hope you like my creation, and the other notebooks that are being shared!!!!  Altered notebooks can be made in just about any color, theme, paper, and embellishment attached to it, depending on how you want the item to end up looking!  Make one to plan your Christmas things this year - from the cooking and baking, to the shopping and making!!!  Grab another one for your birthday's and anniversaries...or just make a few to give out as presents to that special someone!!!        If you are just coming upon my blog, please go back to the beginning of the hop at Joy's blog - and start out at the beginning!!!   Joy -  http://www.joyslife.com/   The beginning... Abbey - http://www.2ndhandstamps.com/ Amanda - http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/ Jin...

Welcome to the Back To School Blog Hop!! We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects for Back To School!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From teacher gifts to lunchbox notes, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!  Class is about ready to start!!!   Several stops along the way will be offering some nifty prizes, so please be sure to keep an eye our for that!!!  You are at the beginning of the hop, so thank you for stopping by an let's get started!!!   Scraps of paper  For the hop today, I've created a simple bookmark!  With reading being the number one thing your kids will do in school, from text books to basic reading books, making bookmarks in their favorite colors are sure to be a huge hit...AND if you use up your scraps from other projects, then the cost factor associated to this is almost nothing!!    Supplies:   Scr...

     This week it's been all about birthdays - mine was the 2nd, Barbara's is today (Happy Birthday Barbara - I have had tons of fun hopping with you the past few weeks!!), and my husband's daughter Cheryl's birthday is on Sunday - a very happy birthday to that Marine - we here at the Jeffs household thank her and her husband (and the entire troop) for their service to this country - please stay safe...   And the birthday girl (whose presents I am showcasing) is my wonderful sister Allison...who has just been the best thing to happen to me since my dad's birthday.....I hope you have an awesome week, and I hope you enjoy what I have been playing with and making for you!        Now on to the fun idea.....    There is only 3 of us hopping this week - giving you wonderful gift ideas and anything birthday related...  Make sure you go and check out the other two girls, and make sure you check out what everyone has been up to!  ...