I needed to make a hybrid project for a blog post on The Hybrid Chick blog. I had a frustrating time trying to decide what to make but then I decided who I was making the project for. That usually helps me find the right direction for a project. A friend of mine is house bound due to Parkinson's Disease and I decided to make her something to lift her spirits.
Here is my project:
So my idea is this - she has this cute little basket plus these tags. The tags she could use as a bookmark OR she could write a note on the back and give the tags to the people who have been helping her out. See I think we all know what happens with Parkinson's Disease. Unfortunately, its not good. I want to bring a smile to her face and I hope she will be able to pass it along!
Here are the supplies I used:
Here are my supplies all the supplies I used:
- Fabrications Classic Scrapbook Pack - Quirky Twerp
- Easter Basket Template Set - Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs - print Large template onto dark gray cardstock and cut out.
- Loves' Flower Clear Stamp set - Verve Stamps
- gray ink pad, sponge, Ivory Organdy ribbon, black rick rack, Scor-pal, Scor-tape
- Jumbo Classic Scallop Borderabilities - Spellbinders Paper Arts
After printing out the basket bottom, I assembled it using Scor-tape. Then I cut 4 pieces of patterned paper that I printed out
onto white cardstock. I used the Fabrications Patterned paper #2.
Using a sponge, I added some gray ink around the edges to give it the
vintage look that goes with this paper pack.
After adhering the sides into place on the basket, I cut/embossed the
handle using my Wizard die cutting machine and the Classic Jumbo
Borderabilities Petite die template. This die makes a perfect handle
for a basket! Then I printed out the tags I wanted onto white cardstock
and cut them out by hand. Using the sponge, I added ink around the
edges. Then I stamped the sentiment using the same gray ink. I love
how this sentiment looks on the tag, don't you?
After I tied the ribbon into place, I used my Heat Embossing gun to
"crinkle" my ribbon. It doesn't take much heat and it is easy to do but
don't heat the ribbon for too long or it will burn. (Ask me how I
know!) Here is my completed project again. I think my friend will really
like this special gift! Hopefully I will put a smile on her face!