Good things

I am happy to report that Cort has 2 front teeth as of yesterday!!  Yay!!  They don't look quite right to me from the side view and I'll have to talk with the dentist about that, but at least those roots are sealed up and he is not in pain.  The dentist said that he went through the root canals better than some adults do.  My big boy...  he always makes me proud.

Then some creative good things.

I made this Birthday Cake Album for a class at Heart in Hand Scraps.  This is just a little sneak peek because the class is not up for sale yet, but I wanted to share because I was excited to use more older photos.  These are of my daughter's 2nd birthday party -- sooooo long ago.  Oh, how I miss having a little one in the house.  Grandchildren just aren't coming fast enough for me ;-)

Anyway, this album has pages built up/cut out to resemble the tiers on a cake.  In the class you get all of the measurements and instructions to assemble and embellish it along with step by step photos just in case you are a visual person like me. 

I used Creative Cafe papers and embellishments which you can now get at 2 Peas in a Bucket, and some BasicGrey Two Scoops paper.  Don't they just remind you of birthday cake?  Yum.

So if you are interested in making this album, head on over to Heart in Hand Scraps in a couple of weeks.

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Another project that I made this week is this "Welcome Spring " cone.

This is made with Pink Paislee papers and tag.  I posted it over at 2Peas and have been asked how to make it, so I have a couple of visuals and a few short instructions because it is so easy and quick.

The paper that I used has a diecut  edge and is a cardstock weight which will hold up better than a lightweight scrapbook paper.                                 

First, lay your paper with the backside facing up toward you then grab the bottom right corner  and start to tightly roll it toward the inside.

Continue to roll the corner toward the inside, but begin to head it toward the left bottom corner so that the cone shape starts to take shape.

My tip isn't quite as tight as it should be in the photos, but that's because I had to let go of  it to photograph.  You should always be holding onto the right corner tip that is forming as you roll the paper so that it stays nice and pointed.

Continue to roll the paper toward the left edge.  Once the cone shape is complete, I use a good strong super glue to hold that left corner edge in place.  My favorite glue is "The Ultimate".  I have bought it at Hobby Lobby, Michael's and even WalMart so you should be able to find it just about anywhere.  It holds like nothing else and my stuff never comes apart.  I use it on my scrapbook pages too and I've never had anything come back from a show or magazine with any loose pieces.  Try it, you'll like it!!

Once you have glued that left corner to the cone, lay it down so that the corner that is sticking up at the top is toward the back.  I then "lightly" , VERY lightly pushed the front toward the back so that my cone was slightly flattened.  Not so that it had creases on each side, but so that it would hang and not roll if you hang it on a door or something.  Make sense?

Next you will need to cut a piece of paper to measure 4 1/2" X 4 1/2" square.  (I used the Pink Paislee "Skipping Stone" dot paper from the Spring Fling Collection.)  Add some adhesive to the back  of the paper and then layer onto the inside of the cone matching one of the corners to the corner that is sticking up in the back of the cone.  The flowers on the front of the cone are cut from THIS Pink Paislee paper.  I added small pom poms to the centers for some texture and depth.

Then, you just add the tag that says "Welcome Spring", fill your cone with something like tulle or even tissue paper and put a little nest at the top.  You can get little robin's blue eggs at a craft store this tme of the year -- I picked mine up at Michael's.  I also punched a  1/8" hole on each side near the top and added a twiggy handle.  I found the bendable twig in the floral section at Hobby Lobby, but you could use a real vine branch too.

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So that is my good things for today.  Such simple things that make me happy.

It also makes me happy to hear from so many of you when I've needed a little hope and encouragement like when my son had his accident and when  my mother in law died.  I want you all to know how touched both my husband and I are by your thoughtful words.  Words mean so much ... and when they are said in kindness and good will they can lift a person more than several hands can.

"Words are creation of self and every time you open your mouth, you give the world around you a glimpse at who you really are."  Ashley Highland   I can only imagine for those of you that I don't know other than through your words, how wonderful  you must be -- thank you for always being so kind.

I hope that you're enjoying lots of good things in your life today!   Love,  Linda

Comments

[mikey]

That book is awesome! It is absolutely beautiful, wish I lived closer, I'd take the class.

[Holly]

love it girl - both projects!

[anja]

I love the look of the "birthday cake"!!! :)

[Astrid]

Wow as always, wonderful projects! Love how you explained how to make it.
Take care Astrid

[Melissa Phillips]

Ohhhhhh be still my heart! I can't handle such beauties today---LOVE that cone of course and that cake album is making me drool! It's adorable Linda!
Melissa

[aimee]

Thank you so much! I was one from 2peas that was drooling over it in the gallery. I will be making one today. Thank you for the inspiration your blog is beautiful!

[Debe]

Thank you so much for that tutorial! I love the cones but always doubted my ability. I will definitely try one now. Glad your big boy is better.
Enjoy your blog, most definitely (again).

[Morag]

WOW Ally - that Easter cone is gorgeous! Makes me feel all ready for Spring! Love the birthday cake too!

[kendra]

You're my hero. Doesn't that make you feel all freaked out and weird? LOL!

So sorry about Cort! I can't even imagine how awful that was for him. Glad he was fixable.

[Heather Mellstrom]

I know what remix I will be doing next month for Heart in Hand ;)....One of my closest friends just asked me to be the matron of honor in her wedding in July and this cake album will pefect to convert into a wedding cake album ;) Pure inspiration as always Linda- Thanks for sharing!

[Gina]

Oh my word, the birthday album is so adorable and the cone is too! Thanks for sharing instructions. I'm going to try to make one before our Easter gathering. I'm not ready for grandchildren yet, but have a great niece and nephew that I just adore!

[Caron]

Both of those projects are sooo cute! I wish I lived closer too because I would totally take that album class. Do you mind me asking...was that a "stock" chipboard album, or did you cut chipboard to that shape??

I spent a good hour today finding the new Pink Paislee paper so I could duplicate your "spring cone" idea! Very cute. Now I'll just have to wait a few days to hunt for a birds nest at Michaels. We are in the midst of a snowstorm here in Ohio. Expecting up to 15 inches where I am so I'm keeping myself busy putting my "clip it up" together this weekend.

Blessings to you and your family,
caron from ohio

[Carla]

Hi Linda! Cute, cute, projects! I love your tutorial on the cones. I stopped at JoAnn's today for other things, but ventured into the scrapbook section to find suitable papers just to make cones like the one you shared. Thanks!

Oh yeah, remember when I emailed you a while back about how much I like your music playlist here on your blog? Well, as I was pulling out of JoAnn's parking lot today, on my XM car radio playing was one of your music choices that I had only heard here at your blog and really liked - Vega 4 "Life Is Beautiful". So, not only do you posses super-creative talents, you also have an ear for up and coming popular music!

Thanks again for such great inspiration!

Carla in Delaware

[Alma Barrera]

OMG! The birthday cake album is awesome!! I want one , is there going to be an online class? When is this going to be available at Heart in Hand Sraps???? I will go pick up this album if I have to!!!!!! I love it that much!!!!!

Thanks~
Alma

[Anabelle O'Malley]

Oh wow, Linda, these two projects are absolutely amazing. LOVE the cake album. And that cone is stunning. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!

[Rebecca Cross]

Amazing projects...that album looks amazing!

[lucy edson]

Love the birthday cake album!! You are such an awesome designer..a real inspiration. The pink paislee is so cute, can't wait till it gets into the stores.

[annaD]

Such beautiful work Linda. I love coming to your blog for Inspiration, positive vibes & touch of kindness! Thank you! AnnaD :)

[Janie Grohman]

I LOVE YOU!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I love your work and can't wait to take the class for the birthday album!

[La Verne Boese]

You are truly amazing Linda. Love the projects and your cute little banner!

[Maricarmen Maza]

OMG! Ame ese mini album!!!!!!
En verdad amo tu creatividad y tu talento! Todos los proyectos que muestras son fabulosos!

[Lea Lawson]

Really beautiful projects! That birthday cake album is just to die for! Awesome job!

Have a great evening,
Lea Lawson
http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/

[Anna Sigga]

These projects are amazing and I love the cake-album!!

[becky]

gorgeous creations linda! wow!

oh and i tagged you :)

[Amy Ragland]

Love, love, love the birthday cake. So up my alley. I'm literally stalking the Heart in Hand website to see if it will come up today.