A Summer Update

It is about time for a blog update! After a much needed two week vacation in the northern woods of Minnesota, I am back in the studio, as well as back in sunny Florida, and in working mode! Here are a couple of fun photos from my trip…

For those of you that are lucky enough to live in this area, I truly love your beautiful summer times… too bad the sunshine is only around for about 4 months out of the year! I must say I also love my FL beaches and year-round warm weather. 

Here is a creative beach-themed project by Vickie Kammerer. These pocket bookmarks would make the perfect gift for a friend. 

Materials:

• Patterned Papers from Narratives by Karen Russell for Creative Imaginations
• Shimmer Foil Paper by Heidi Grace Designs
• Mini Crustaceans and Tinsel by Heidi Grace Designs
• Blending Box Shades of Orange, Marvy Dee Gruenig Signature Series by Uchida
• Rubberstamps: Summer Clear Stamp Set by Impression Obsession
• Adheisves: Double-sided tape and Glue Dots by Glue Dots International
• Embellishments: Raffia, twine, Sea Foam Magic Mesh, Clear Quote Stickers by Cloud 9 Designs, Sea Glass Chipboard by K&Company, Sea Glass Charmers, Sea Glass Grand Adhesions
• Tools: Scissors, Paper Punch, 1″ circle punch, Bone Folder, Coluzzie Library Pocket Punch by Provo Craft

Instructions:

• Trace library pocket template onto background paper and cut out these images. 
• Fold and score flaps and tape these closed with double-sided tape. 
• Layer a strip of background paper/Magic Mesh diagonally across front pocket. 
• Punch out a half circle from the middle of the top edge of the pocket envelope.
• Add and adhere embellishments onto pockets as shown. 
• Trace and cut out pocket inserts onto scrap paper. 
• Add stamp images to inserts.
• Adhere clear stickers to inserts. 
• Punch hole in the top center of pocket inserts and knot raffia or twine and split open strands. 

Have fun with this easy breezy beach project–make a dozen and pass them out to friends!