Welcome to the
2nd Annual
Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!
Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all of the thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could create for the holidays, all in one place, during our second annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!
Tami Sanders is sharing a trio of altered notebooks!
Hello! Hostess Tami here! Need an inexpensive but FABULOUS gift idea? Maybe something personalized and oh so special for your crafty friends? I've taken some plain craft journals from plain to pizzazz-ed using the NEW! Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Chox Inx, cardstock from Donna Salazar's Mix'd Media Stax, tools and punches from Fiskars, papers and embellishments from Authentique, baker's twine from The Twinery, adhesive from Tombow and lots and LOTS of stamps from Hampton Art...
Tami Sanders is sharing a trio of altered notebooks!
Hello! Hostess Tami here! Need an inexpensive but FABULOUS gift idea? Maybe something personalized and oh so special for your crafty friends? I've taken some plain craft journals from plain to pizzazz-ed using the NEW! Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Chox Inx, cardstock from Donna Salazar's Mix'd Media Stax, tools and punches from Fiskars, papers and embellishments from Authentique, baker's twine from The Twinery, adhesive from Tombow and lots and LOTS of stamps from Hampton Art...
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I'm going to give you step-by-step directions on how to make the "In Flight" Journal...
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I started with a 5 X 7 journal, your measurements will vary depending on your journal size. All pieces were distressed around the edges using Chestnut Roan ColorBox Cats Eye Chalk Ink. I cut a 3 1/2 X 2 1/2 piece of manilla cardstock from Mix'd Media Stax. I stamped the background using Distressed Words stamp and Sparrow Chox Inx. The flying pig - from Olde Curiosity Set 1, was inked first with Petals Chox Inx, then a bit of Pomegranate was applied around the edges using ColorBox Stylus & Tips...
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Next, Authentique's Classic Type letters were trimmed and adhered beside the pig piece...
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The Harlequin Background stamp inked with Petals and Butternut Inx were used to stamp the background of a 4 1/2 X 4 piece of manilla cardstock. The balloons, from Hot Air Balloons set were stamped with Bluejay Inx...
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A tag from Authentique's Splendid Two Sided Elements was added along with a button tied with Cantaloupe Baker's Twine...
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1-0 were stamped on a 7/8 X 4 1/2 manilla strip using Numbers stamp set and Pomegranate Ink and adhered between pig and balloon pieces...
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A border was punched from Splendid's Magnificence printed paper using Fiskars' Interchangeable Border Punch Set loaded with Banners Away. After the strip was punched it was stamped using Distressed Words stamp and Sparrow Chox Inx and adhered along the left edge of the journal...
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A bow tied with Cantaloupe Baker's Twine at the top of the spiral adds the finishing touch...
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Supplies for "It's About Time" Journal:
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Clearsnap Products:
- Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Chox Inx: Petals, Butternut, Pomegranate, Driftwood, Sparrow and Bluejay
- ColorBox Fluid Cats Eye Chalk Ink: Chestnut Roan
Other Products:
- Hampton Art: Time Pieces, Old Curiosity Shoppe 3 and Scroll Background
- Donna Salazar: Stanza and Pocketwatch
- GCD: Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Stax - Manilla Cardstock and Kraft Paper
- Fiskars: Interchangeable Border Punch Set and Lacy Doubles Cartridge
- The Twinery: Maraschino Baker's Twine
- Authentique: Splendid: Petite Type Circle and Two-Sided Elements
- 5 X 7 Kraft Journal
- Fiskars: SureCut Paper Trimmer and Micro Tip Scissors
- Tombow: Mono Adhesiver: Power Bond
Supplies for "So Frilly" Journal:
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Clearsnap Products:
- Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Chox Inx: Petals, Butternut, Pomegranate, Driftwood, Sparrow and Bluejay
- ColorBox Fluid Cats Eye Chalk Ink: Chestnut Roan
Other Products:
- Hampton Art: Harlequin Background and Old Curiosity Shoppe 2 and 3
- GCD: Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Stax - Manilla Cardstock
- Fiskars: Interchangeable Border Punch Set and Banners Away (NOTE: the piece under the tag was actually one of the "trash" pieces after stamping border for "In Flight" Journal) and XXL Lever Punch - Tag
- The Twinery: Denim and Cantaloupe Baker's Twine
- Authentique: Splendid: Delight Printed Paper, Petite Type Circle, Diction and Two-Sided Elements
- 5 X 7 Kraft Journal
- Button
- Fiskars: SureCut Paper Trimmer and Micro Tip Scissors
- Tombow: Mono Adhesiver: Power Bond
To sweeten the Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors! Use the Rafflecopter widget on the Clearsnap blog to gain extra entries each day: http://cleasnap.blogspot.com.
Here's the Clearsnap prize pack---that's over $100 worth of swag!!!
Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!
Nov 16
Clearsnap – http://clearsnap.blogspot.com YOU ARE HERE
Hampton Art - http://blog.hamptonart.com/ GO HERE NEXT
Graphic45 – http://g45papers.typepad.com/
Fiskateers - www.fiskateers.com/blog
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Tombow USA – http://blog.tombowusa.com/
Authentique Paper http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/
The Twinery - http://www.thetwineryblog.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Globecraft Memories – http://globecraftmemories.blogspot.com
Kristin Wilson – Graphic 45 - http://www.kristinwilsonhandmade.com/
Jennie Garcia - Tombow - earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Gini Williams Cagle - Hampton Art - http://ginicagle.blogspot.com/
Sabrina Alery – Clearsnap – http://Sabrinaalery.blogspot.com
DeeDee Catron - Globecraft Memories - http://umwowstudio.blogspot.com/
Michelle Grant – Donna Salazar Designs - http://michellejbg.blogspot.com
Emily Lanham – Authentique Paper -http://www.createserendipity.net
Emma Jeffery – Fiskateers - http://hellobeautifulblog.blogspot.com
Natalie Clause – The Twinery - http://www.southernbellescharm.com/
Alberto L Juarez – Graphic 45 http://vintageodyssey.blogspot.com/
Vivian Keh - Hampton Art - http://contadinak.wordpress.com/tag/vivian-keh/
Jennifer Priest – Clearsnap – http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com
Heather Conklin – Authentique Paper - http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/
Happy Hopping!
P.S. We have a little secret!! Want to see our new line of fall product including the reveal of our new CHOX by Donna Salazar Designs? RSVP here...
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Wow! I love that you used so many different companies products. That pig is one of my favorite and most often used stamps.
ReplyDeleteReally love these as images from stamps are so vintage & individual. The colours you have used are perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteStunning project!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese journals are just gorgeous!!! Off to check out the rest of the Hop!!
ReplyDeletethat so beautiful, the clock its my favorite notebook xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove the journals! I always make a few for gifts and I could always use inspiration! Thanks for sharing! You had some great products to work with!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous
ReplyDeleteLove the album...especially the green binding :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for these cute journals. I like the way the colors work so well together, soft but not too girly.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. More contests. I love Tami's notebooks. I plan to Mae one or two. Or three. Thank you.
ReplyDeletewhat fun - love all the fun colors and images.
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
what fun creations and gifts.
ReplyDeleteAll three journals are wonderful Tami! Thank you for the tutorial and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea... love the way you used colours!
ReplyDeleteThank you for making shopping a one stop hour at the dinning table, with the top of the line product. Love the journey of a blog hop, i discover new talent and artistic talent when i get invitited to blog hop parties.....hugs... I too have upscaled note books tooo.........love
ReplyDeleteava g
Your journals are beautiful . Thanks for sharing . I also , love the pig stamp ! Too cute .
ReplyDeleteI realy like vivian's 2 projects she has shared today on the hop. Love inspirational blog hops.
ReplyDeleteava g
what fun creations and gifts. thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI always love altered anything!!
ReplyDeleteI am just getting started on the hop so it is difficult to say a favorite project. I started a pinterest board to keep track of my MANY favorites.
ReplyDeleteSo far it my fave is Alberto's box. I love your so frilly book. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the flying pig - always thought it was one of the best G45 lines... and what a mix of colours and lines. Great album!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to all the ideas on this hop! Cute little books from Tami! Lovin' the colors in that paper collection.
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours x
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all of the detail! And all of the products involved. Awesome!
ReplyDeletepersonalized notebooks are always a great gift!
ReplyDeleteI love the notebooks. You did an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this...Great {Project!!
ReplyDeleteOh these are so pretty. I especially love the orange and green colors. Wonderful projects. My favorite from the hop would have to be Tania's at Fiskars (Fiskateers). The Butterflies are so beautiful. There are so many beautiful and inspiring projects.
ReplyDeleteits a wonderful book, thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteLove these altered journals !
ReplyDeleteI would love to get any of those notebooks as a gift- beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! I love all the different stamps you were able to incorporate!
ReplyDeletelove the altered notebooks! I keep my journals but haven't decorated them at all-this is a great idea
ReplyDeleteThe has been wonderful so far...but to choose just one project...you are asking for a miracle. I will choose Natalie's advent calendar for my favorite. She will have a wonderful memory by having her son involved in writing what he is thankful for on the tags every day. But I saw so many things I want to make or try to make. My to-do list is growing!
ReplyDeletefun projects! looks like I need some new inks :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Journal...
ReplyDeleteWow!! These notebooks are fabulous!! Your style is fabulous!! Gorgeous work!!
ReplyDeleteTFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
Wow Awesome giveaway! Great ideas for gift giving!! Love all the stamps you used!!
ReplyDelete<3 <3 <3 it!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun gift idea.
ReplyDeletewow! what a great project. love the beautiful notebooks, great gift idea.
ReplyDeleteWonderful journals, love all the products and elements use for them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! It is inexpensive but really cool looking! I couldn't pick just one favorite project. I love so many of them!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Exciting :)
ReplyDeleteBeatiful project.
ReplyDeleteThe hop had so many great projects! The Twinery cards were super cute and the playing card gift list idea is wonderful. And there's the Christmas tree ornament, the gift card box, and on and on. Can't wait to see what inspiration tomorrow's hop brings!
ReplyDeleteI collect pigs and am in love with the flying pig stamp and journal that you made. It's cute with all the bright colors and design that you made.
ReplyDeleteLove how you've mixed and matched different product lines to create a wonderfully unique journal here - and I'm off to see the rest of hop projects!
ReplyDeleteI love the journals, and this is such a great gift idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTami, the journals are delightful! Your colors and comps speak to my soul!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are some gorgeous journals. I love how you decorated them. I think the one with the watch is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is brilliant! What a great idea to alter notebooks. I think that this is the best project i've seen today.
ReplyDeleteLove the notebook!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal. I really should make some of these for my nieces. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe journals are great! I also liked DeeDee's tags/frame project. Still have more hopping to do :)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to see the different projects. This book is really cute and doesn't look to tough to make. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! I think this is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteLove your projects! I like all the layers you added without adding a lot of bulk.
ReplyDeleteI love this event for inspiring me to craft more espeically in time for Christmas! And what an incentive!!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun blog hop! Very nice altered books!
ReplyDeleteThose are cute little journals. :)
ReplyDeletethis hop was amazing! so many great ideas! ready to get crafting in my scraproom now, have some new ideas for decor and lots of frugal gift ideas! thanks everyone for the inspiration and great work! everything was gorge!!! and the chance to win of course!!!!!!! yay can 't wait for the next 2 days!
ReplyDeleteLove the pigs fly altered notebook. I think they are the cutest things.
ReplyDeleteLove the journals and all the ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love the altered journals so great!
ReplyDeletelove the piggy stamp.
ReplyDeleteFab journals - love the papers, colours and stamping!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific journal. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery nice altered journals. They will make wonderful gifts. TFS!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to EVERY post yet, but I am crushing on Kristin Wilson's altered deck of cards into a Christmas shopping list as well as your altered journals. I expect to find even more projects I love as I go along. I love this idea because I really need to make gifts this year from a financial perspective plus I think they mean more anyway! Thank you for doing this and including so many great products and companies as well as talented designers!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful day of hopping, I didnt see a project I didnt like lol I cannt wait for tomorrow and the next day! my favorites were the recipes with mason jars filled with the ingredients. they are such nice neighbor and teacher gifts, always love the recipes and inspirations. thank you for sponsoring the hop.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun this is going to be . Loved the advent calendar.Don't think there's enough time to make everything I saw. Great job today
ReplyDeleteSo many great projects! I think my favorite is the kitty pjs on Emma's blog.
ReplyDeleteLove these journals. Now I'm off to see the rest of the hop.
ReplyDeleteHi Tami!! I especially love the 'flying pig' notebook!! I love pigs!! They are the cutest when little and one of the smartest critters I know!! Love the detail and I think altered journals are a great idea!! Thank You for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteNice notebooks done up from you. Love it.
ReplyDeleteFavorite?? How can you choose? I loved Southern Belle's advent calendar and Heather's calendar (I have calendars on the brain)... Kristin's card deck was fantastic and I am actually starting one this weekend. Must do, I loved it so much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Notebooks love the colours you've used
ReplyDeleteWonderful hop! I adore Jennie's December Daily.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the pig stamp! I must have it.
ReplyDeleteLove Kristen Wilson's Playing Card Gift List! The flying pig notebooks come in a close second!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the how to. I'm never quite sure what to do next to the spiral
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who needs to journals. These are funky and fun...and a great gift idea! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery cute notebooks Tami. I can't wait to try making one myself. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your altered journals. Really nice gifts they would make. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJournals are always an excellent gift option! These are very cute - just like a smash Book!
ReplyDelete...this is ** joural-riffic** when pigs fly... thats it..
ReplyDeleteGREAT IDEA!! I love it and will try to make it!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Love the colors and the brightness! HUGS
ReplyDeleteI love those journals.
ReplyDeleteGreat Project - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome journals!! I love the flying pig and the balloon stamps!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeletelove what you've done here. so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea. Love the how to on the notebook.
ReplyDeleteLove the project, and excited about the CHOX!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous notebooks!! I love the beautiful designs!! Thanks so much for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
I love all the stamps used on these journals. What a great gift!
ReplyDeleteAll of them are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteWhoops! I forgot to leave my Fiskateer number. Jean#8889
ReplyDeleteI messed up and used the wrong account. Going to try this again under Giveawayjean Fiskateer #8889
ReplyDeleteall of the projects are my favorites. There.
Nice idea for groups of friends!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration and just in time to make some wonderful holiday presents.
ReplyDeleteI love Alberto's altered box!! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are so bright and fun looking. Love the use of stamps.
ReplyDeleteFantastic journals! I love all of the different elements you used. Graphic 45 has great stamps and I love their papers also.
ReplyDeleteGreat note books!!
ReplyDeleteGreat note books!!!
ReplyDeletemy favorite project was the card house box
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe! Thanks so much for sharing!!
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Gorgeous altered journals, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Luv the altered books. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove these journals! Off to check out the rest of the hop... lots of catching up to do!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS! i know just who to make one for!
ReplyDeleteMy fav blog hop of the year! Wonderful gift ideas, can't wait to see what else there is to do, usually end up making about 50% of what I see. Thanks for such great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMy fave project from the blog hop is the trio of altered notebooks by Tami Sanders! So cute and such a great gift idea!
ReplyDeleteReally cute journal!!! Never imagined: soft pink, baby blue, wow!!! :D <3
ReplyDeleteJust starting the hop and your journals are beautiful. I just love the colors. TFS.
ReplyDeleteI make these journals as graduation gifts for high school seniors. They seem to really love them. I love the examples you made to share. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOMG these are wonderful altered journals. I love the stamping on paper. The color choices are so subtle, but outstanding choices. tfs Tami
ReplyDeleteTambos Creations!
love the color choices in these journals - beautiful! so psyched for chox inx! i've adored the mixed media inx like nobody's business! - Vivian K
ReplyDeleteI do love altered journals! Thanks for sharing this great project!
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful idea reminds me of the smash thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
These would make gret girft, thank you!
ReplyDeletewow this will go over big with my niece and granddaughter. Thanks
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Love the background stamps, especially the harlequin....
ReplyDeleteGREAT IDEAS! VERY NICE BLOG!
ReplyDeleteThese are some great books and would be a lovely gift for anyone!
ReplyDeleteLove these journals Tami! What a great gift idea for all ages :) Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove all the stamps!! great for travel
ReplyDeleteGreat journals. I'd like to make a few for gifts.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking journals. The perfect Christmas gift to start the New Year with.
ReplyDeleteThese look so gorgeous and intimidating, but after reading your tutorial I think I could do this. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI loved the journal-- esp the colors
ReplyDeleteGreat little journals...I have not done one yet, can't wait to try.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of stamping onto patterned papers. I never think of that! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteWoW! That's a nice color combination! I really, really like it!! Bravo!
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