The Bovine Project

Aren't you amazed at how crafty Kaylie and I are becoming? As if last week's STAR OF THE WEEK PROJECTS ( Here Birdie ATCs, Splash ATCs and Booklet/Presentation) weren't enough, we now have to work on an animal project.

The specifications are that we must use a box, include 5 facts about the animal of our choice and try to make it as realistic as possible.

I googled the cow facts and had Kaylie choose her favorites, which she then had to write down in index cards.

Our supplies, if you want to try it out :)

Tacky glue

Hot glue and glue gun

brads

staples

grosgrain ribbon (for tying the tail and for the custom made bow that decorates one of the ears)

scissors

felt (black and white)

pink card paper (for utters and underside of cow)

box

index card/pencil/crayons

Cow parts I downloaded from the net, which I then sized and cut for assembly.

plastic straw

Christmas garland (for wiggly, fuzzy tail)

(Note: I am starting to feel like McGiver. Remember him? If you don't know who or what I am talking about click HERE.) I used to love watching him. (notice I said him, not the show. :)

But I digress, the project was due tomorrow and we finished it 1 day ahead of time. She was one happy camper this morning. (the pictures aren't great, even though I tried to fix them. It is dark and rainy today so the photos are dark, even with flash.

Anyway, now you know why I have been away and why I have been so busy. I can't wait to see what our next project is going to be!

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My Hybrid Project - Purse Album

Click on images to enlarge, if you want a closer look.

Digital Supplies

Out on a Whim Collection by Dianne Rigdon

http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=45Staples by Jenn PatricksTwitterpated - A Little Bird Told Me Elements by Dianne Rigdon

http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20769&cat=0&page=1Border Floral Brushes 2 by Vera Lim

http://scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=20681&cat=0&page=1

I Am Here to Live out Loud word art by Jen Wilson.(modified)

Hybrid/paper supplies

Matted papers (to print layouts)

Paper flowers by Creative Memories

3m Adhesive glue

X-acto knifebrass

brads

Purse album by Creative Imaginations

Blue ribbons from JoAnn Fabrics

Can you believe I have another project in the works?!

Hybrid Challenge at Method Playground

My uber talented friend, Karen Bowers, is hosting a challenge over at Method Playground. It is a double challenge. Go on over and download the sampler provided by Scrapbook-Graphics, then join us.

1. Challenge for digital scrappers to try their hand at hybrid scrapping.

2. Challenge for paper scrappers to try their hand at digital scrapping.

Obviously, if you know me, you know that I am a die-hard digital scrapper, BUT wanted to give it a try and I might add, I enjoyed myself immensely.

I created my layout in Photoshop, printed it on matted paper and embellished with paper flowers. I am quite pleased. After all, it is my 2nd hybrid project. I love, love, love those tiny brads! :)

This is the cover of my Valerie Purse album that I made for my 7 year old daughter. She loves it. I will be posting all the details of the project in my next post.

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Hybrid - Matchbook Album

For this cute and quick project I used Michelle Godin's Birthday Pprs (girls) coming soon to SBG.

Matchbook Mini Book Template by Kristianne Swanson at A Cherry On Top.

Printables

I made this wrap for Kaylie's marshmallows that she brought to school for the xmas party.

Text: I heard that you've been naughty, so listen here is the scoop, I'm running short on coal this year, so here's some snowman poop! :)

I made miniature tags for Liam. I then glued mini candy canes to the card. I took pity on the teacher...imagine 20 kids high on sugar running around the room! LOL. Liam was pleased with the tags...he even got to sign his name.

I used Merry Memories by Bren Boone: http://www.scrapbookgraphics.com/xcart/product.php?productid=19545&cat=0&page=1