Friday, June 15, 2012

SCRAPS TO TREASURES ~ DAY 1


Hello and welcome to this super fun blog hop titled 'scraps to treasures'. This hop features projects using all our scraps that seem to accumulate faster than anything else. You most likely just came from http://www.nanasscrapspot.com. If by accident you have missed the beginning of the hop you can start at the beginning by visiting http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/

 For my first project, I decided to share a really cool idea. I actually made a bunch of these several years ago for my 'almost' adult nieces as Christmas gift.
It is an altered rolodex. You can buy blank ones at any office supply store, Walmart or even ebay.  I just covered each of the letter separators as well as the individual cards with my most favorite paper scraps. Most of the patten paper used on these cards are MY absolute favorites. They are covered in specialized glitter paper or flocked. I just love how they look and feel.

The papers do not really have to match each other. I just used whatever I have left over from special projects.
Then you can add business cards. This one is from a scrapbooking company that I discovered at a trade show. I promised myself that one day I will go and visit :)

Something that those close to me probably don't know is that I collect address labels. Whenever someone sends me a card with either a professional, homemade, or just a hand written return address ~ I will cut it out and add it to my rolodex. I will make sure to include their birthday, cell phone, home phone, work phone, as well as email addresses. I will also add little photos of the person if I have them.
After you have the addresses or business cards in place then you can decorate with anything you want. I have used stickles, glitter, brads, eyelets, buttons, ribbon, anything at all. You can specialize a card to a specific person. For example a friend of my mine Dawn loves Halloween. So her index card has her return address label onto Halloween paper with Halloween stickers along with black and orange ribbon attached. Another friend of mine Linda loves dogs. Her index card is covered with paper that has paw prints. It also has stickers of a dog dish, bones, a ball etc. Be creative when making cards for your family and friends. Another idea, use all the extra alphabet letters from stickers sets~you know when you get left with a bunch of 'z's that you don't want to throw out but don't know what to do with...stick them on the 'z' separator card. It can be cute to see all the different fonts and styles all on the same card.  This card has a cute girl tear bear.
Here is a great cosmo flower I made just out of paper. I love how it just 'pops' against the background paper.

These pictures do not do this project justice. I just LOVE how it came out. Plus if you ask my nieces, they love theirs too. It's so much more personal than a regular address book. It will also act as a photo album if you include pictures. Thanks so much for looking. Please feel free to leave me comments ~ I love reading them. Come back tomorrow for more great 'scrap' related ideas. Now onto your next blog...
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34 comments:

  1. I love your Rolodex.. years ago I was in an msn group.. wow.. that was a long time ago. Anyway.. we did a Rolodex swap.. I was just looking at that Rolodex a few days ago! I love it! Love all the papers you used.. its fantastic. what a GREAT way to use scraps too.

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    1. Thank you so much for your sweet comments. A rolodex swap is an awesome idea!!! I would love to participate in that!!!!

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  2. Great way to use up a lot of Scraps! Great Job! :0)
    cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much for the great comment. I wish my pictures came out better. I also wish I had taken pictures of the ones that I made for my nieces. Glad you like it :)

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    1. Thank Sew Bee It Clothier. It was so much fun to make. The pictures just dont do it justice. Just wait til next month when you can see it in person!!!

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  4. I love altering rolo cards, I have been doing it for some while. Its the perfect display and as you know great for scraps! Thanks for sharing :)

    http://carlyjostuff.blogspot.com/
    ilovereich@atlanticbb.net

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    1. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. These rolodex are fun and a great way to display those great scraps :)

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  5. WOW!! Thats an awesome IDEA!! You did an excellent job !! CAN"T WAIT TO SEE TOMORROW's !! I had fun being part of this Blog Hop! Hope to be part of another one in the future!! Also I am a New Follower lol

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    1. AWWWW. Thanks so much for the awesome comments. These really are a fun project and fantastic gifts. As far as tomorrows projects goes...I am stuck between two totally different ideas. I might just show them both:)

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  6. What a creative and colourful idea!
    I am definitely inspired ~ TY!
    HaPpY Hopping...

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    1. Thank you so much for the compliment. It is a fun project to do and give as a gift :)

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  7. What a fantastic idea! I have a rolodex just sitting here waiting for "something" to get done with it. I am now very inspired. I think that a rolodex swap may be in the works.....just sayin'.

    Thanks for hopping along with me!

    Robin
    www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com

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    1. Oh Robin that is great!!! I am so excited for you. You are going to have a blast!! Good luck.

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  8. That's a nifty idea that puts those scraps to a practical use. I like it. Jearise in Lorby's World.

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    1. Thanks so much. You should try and do one for yourself. It was so much fun. I just love mine, it has all my favorites in it. It makes me smile just a lil bit inside whenever I see it on my desk :)

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  9. What an awesome idea. Great Rol-o-dex!

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    1. Thank you so much for the compliment. I wish my pictures had come out better. (I think I might have a reshoot.)It really did come out cute!!!

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  10. That is a really awesome idea and really pretty too. Thanks so much for sharing.

    racincrafts at aim dot com

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    1. Thanks so much for the compliments. I had a blast doing it. I think you should try making one too:)

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  11. Wow such great projects I would never have known they were from scraps!! *Erica

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    1. Haha, I think the tear bear one is covering a spot where the paper didn't quite cover the card. But only you and I will know now right??? Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment :)

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  12. this is a real good idea for scraps, useful and colorful!
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Cathy. You are right about it being colorful. I wish I could have shown more of the cards, but I wanted to keep my friends and familys information private. I just love being able to create it to look whatever way I want it too ~ papers, embellishments, colors etc. It is so personal :)

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  13. What a wonderful idea!
    Lisa
    http://ourcraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi Lisa, thanks so much for the comment. I just loved doing this project (then again there aren't many crafting projects that I dont enjoy). I highly recommend doing one if you have the time :)

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  14. wow! that is super creative & very detailed. TFS

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    1. Hello Pink Dalmatians. Thanks so much for the compliment. I loved doing this. It was so much fun, and useful. I had fun doing this hop along with you :)

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  15. Now that project Rocks! I can't read your font, but I love the pics!

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    1. Omg, why can't you read my font? I want everyone who visits to be able to read my text, see my photos and view my videos. Please get back to me.
      (Thanks for the great compliment on my pics ~ they really don't do my project justice.)

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  16. What an awesome roledex. Awesome way to use your scraps.
    Ashley

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    1. Thanks so much Ashley. You should make one of these. They are really fun to keep or give as a gift. Christmas is coming...ugh.

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  17. Thanks for the comment Jessi :)

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