Which leads me to my latest craft...
I have been wanting to make a mini scrapbook out of name badge protectors for a while now (I had never heard of them before; it was all my own idea!), and tonight after putting a simple one together, I did a google search to see what was out there. Let's just say, I am not all that avant-garde.
But, we are going to pretend that I was the first person to come up with this idea, ok? Thanks!
Here's another tip that I didn't come up with - if your paper cutting blade is dull, run it along some foil to sharpen it.
I do love my paper selection; cherries and strawberries get me every time. As do polka dots and scallops.
I haven't filled it yet, because I am trying to decide how to use it. I think I will create a mini family album for my 2 year-old (another quiet church activity). She would love flipping through the pictures, and the plastic will protect it from her grubby little fingers.
When my oldest was just a toddler I created a similar album with pictures of various animals so that we could teach her their names and sounds - sort of a custom picture book. I might have given it to her a little too young though, because she mainly used it as a teether.
Another idea is to use this same concept as a portable idea journal. It could hold paint samples and fabric swatches, so that anytime you are out shopping, all of your ideas are already in your purse.
I'll be sure to keep those recycled ideas comin'.
34 comments:
I think it is an adorable idea - even if it's not totally original. For me - the paper addiction leans to stripes, plaids and polka dots - it's a sickness isn't it?
I love that! Kristin I adore your ideas, I think I might have to run out and get some today.
Those would be amazing for little chore cards for the kids. I was making some and was going to hang them on hooks. But I think you just changed my mind. hmmm.
Love this!!!!! I might just go out and get some today. I am addicted to every paper ever. It's disgusting.
When I was in grade school I "invented" the apple corer, so I feel your frustration! LOL!
At least you're actually working on your album, I bought a digital version to print forever ago and still haven't done it!
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Love this idea! Why didn't I think of that? I like the idea of using it for an idea "book." Little bits of fabric and paper always get lost in my purse! I also seem to buy duplicates of thread & would like to carry a list of the colors I have so I don't rebuy it.
What a fabulous idea. I think I might make a few of these for the kids and maybe do some with photos too.
Well, I hadn't heard of any of those, so thanks for the great ideas!:)
OKay now that is just too darn cute. I need to pick some of these up and try them. :)
well...regardless. I think it's a fabulous idea, and as far as I'm concerned it was yours. I would never have found out about it if you hadn't blogged about it.
Very, very cool!
To me it's your original idea because I've never seen it before. Bill Gates had to start small too. My youngest granddaughter would love this and I do too.
Gretchen
I think these are adorable, and a great "recycled" idea. :) I will have to try this!
Such a great idea!
My sister has this great card she received at a baby shower for my nephew five years ago. The poem/saying on it is just beautiful, and we both "found" it when I helped her clean out a closet a few weeks ago. I want to make her something with it for Christmas, and have been trying to figure it out.
This is such a fantastic way - and I wouldn't be biting off more than I can chew, as I often do with scrapbook projects (I am definitely not a scrapbooker).
Thanks!
OK! I thought I came up with this idea! I made these for mothers day for my mom and mom in law! I was so proud of myself for coming up with something so cute! Another reason I should have a blog maybe I could of gotten it out there sooner! Oh well! I do love your paper! I just found some myself from Joanns! Keep the ideas coming! Julie
Oh! I like the idea booklet idea!
i LOVE the idea of a church book! that's got to be original! :) where did you get the name tag protectors? this might be my weekend project! thanks!
I once thought there needed to be a lysol bomb. The kind like a bug bomb that would cover every surface in your home after a family illness......I thought I was so creative and told my husband over two years.....we should look into it.....turns out I am no inventor either....But they sure arent in Walmart or Target to buy!!
Anyway, I love this idea and will definatly be makeing some for my classroom and own children. Did you buy the namebadges at an office supply?
What a fantastic idea! I found your blog and just had to keep looking and looking at the great stuff that you have created. You aer one talented little chicky!
Jealous that you can sew. So jealous! All your creations are great. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Please stop by my blog and say hello. I would love to make new friends with such a talented gal.
This is the first time I've seen one of these, so, in my eyes, you are the first one to come up with this idea...lol! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I think I'll have to make myself one.
Jill...:-)
I've never seen anything made like this before, so in my eyes, you are the first one to come up with the idea...lol! Now I'll have to make myself one. Thanks for sharing with us.
Jill...:-)
Okay. Your site is AMAZING! If you ever want to do a little trading (a few of your creative lovelies, so a few of my handcrafted jewelries) let me know!
What a NEAT idea!! Seriously, I've never heard of this before, so who cares what Mr. Google says! This is a great idea!
Thanks for sharing!
What a nifty idea, may have to do that the next time I have a pampered chef party or jewelry party. Thx for sharing.
OMG I *love* you for that foil tip! My cutter is getting dull, and I wasn't happy with having to buy a whole new one already. :D
And..um..yeah...I used to make those kinds of books for my kids when they were little, and so did a lot of my friends for their kids. It's a great idea, huh? :P
Too cute:) I could totally handle making one of those. Great idea YOU came up with;)
I love it. I made one of the little ones in my family that I kept in my purse. Thanks for the idea of the foil. Now I won't have to just go buy new cutters.
I know I'm just a dad, but that's some good thinking there. I think maybe Nanny and Papa could put together a little photo book for the grandchildren to carry around.
Love the ideas. I think you would love my giveaway I am having now. Check it out.
Of course, I LOVE this idea as much as all of the others. I amstarting to get worried...where are you??? HA HA! Just got back from CA and thought I would give you a shout!
jv
Well it is original to you and that is all that counts. That is a very cool idea. I am a sucker for polka dots and cherries as well. I am gonna try the tin foil trick...didn't know about it. cherry
Where did you get your name badge protectors, etc.
I could make up several of these to help my little guy with special needs pass off some of his IEP skills!
This is a great idea for brag books! Thx for the tip!
I'm enjoying your blog! This is a great idea. Fun papers you've got there!
I'm having trouble trying to find the colored binder rings - I can't find them anywhere? Let me know your source. Thanks again, and your writing is also hysterical!
I'm making some of these right now! I found your blog when I did a search on badge albums. I was going to do the scrapbook thing with some pages I bought brom Shabby Princess (and still might), but these are going to be a set of quotes on top of photos for gifts. I was going to put a cord to hang and some ribbons, but after seeing yours, I think I'll try the rings and some ribbons on the middle hole. The rings would work better. Thanks!! I am using half of my own photos and half photos I bought from Dreamstime.
Tina
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