A Banner, a Book and Boxes

Back in July we had a family reunion. As a way to generate funds to pay for future reunions and as a fun activity, we have a silent auction. Many of us like to make things for the auction, creating a "family heirloom," so to speak. The auction usually leans heavily toward things for adults, so I decided to make this little banner that might appeal to the young ladies in the group.

Everything I needed was already in my craft room so it went together pretty quickly. I used papers I love from a 6x6 pad, and couldn't resist using four layers of trim at the bottom. More is more, right?

A couple of weekends ago some friends and I got together to make cute books from a single sheet of 12x12 paper. I'm not sure what I'll do with this particular one, but I like the format and may use it with other papers. There are eight pockets that can hold tags, photos, gift cards, etc. It closes with a covered hair band that's attached to the back. 

We also copied templates for matchboxes and made a few of those. I have no plans at all for these right now and haven't bothered to dress them up, but I'm sure they'll come in handy at some point. I know I'll use the template again. It could be enlarged slightly so the box would hold a giftcard. I started a Pinterest board of altered matchbox ideas here. I've just pinned a few so far, but there are thousands out there along with various templates.

That's it for now, but I'm working on a couple of other projects I'll share soon including pages for Karla Nathan's Nature's Blessings Journal Swap (read about it or join in here.) I'm also going to a Birthday Soiree at Paper Crown next Saturday. There will be two classes, lunch and lots of fun. I'll try to remember to take pictures!