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Organise Your Coupons!
Well while searching through several alchemy requests on Etsy, I realised there’s quite a lot of folks out there requiring coupon organisers. Never having been much of a coupon clipper myself (probably to my detriment), I figured I’d go ahead and try my hand at creating one.
I think I just wanted further excuse to use my lovely Zutter Bind-it-All, which has been my best friend for the last couple of weeks. I never realised how much fun it can be to bind your own booklets! :)
Anyway, I don’t really know what makes for a good coupon organiser, so my first try may possibly not be exactly what those alchemy folks are looking for. However, I suppose if I was looking to get started clipping coupons, I’d probably want something simple, portable, cute and easily organised.
I think that if I make one in future, though, I might choose to have accordioned pockets to allow for more coupons. I also might choose to have categories – like groceries, household goods, toiletries, hardware, toys, gifts, etc. I’ve got lots of ideas, but first I need to see if there’s any interest! :)
Anyway, here’re some pics of the newest addition to my shop. A bargan at $10! ;)
Front Cover
Front and Back Covers
Well technically it’s not completely new. But it’s never been shown before now! I created this 9 x 6 painting when I first found out I was pregnant, and since I just ran across it again, I figured I’d post it here. I’ve offered it for sale in my shop, as well as print options for anyone who’d like a copy but doesn’t want to pay for an original painting.
I do hope you enjoy it. It certainly means a lot to me now!
A Pregnant Pause - original watercolour
After trying out my new Zutter Bind it All yesterday, I figured out how to create this beautiful little scrapbook without messing it up! Hoorah! All it took was a bit of thinking ahead and learning from my mistakes. :) Whodathunk it??
Anyway, this gorgeous little book measures 6″ x 6″ and has 20 high-quality card stock pages for you to do with what you like. The covers are handmade from chipboard decorated with my favourite embellishments.
The front includes the quote “There is no remedy for love but to love more.” – Henry David Thoreau. This is one of my very favourite quotes and seems to encompass my own view of the whole concept of love. :)
Both the front and back cover also feature a tiny bejeweled heart in the bottom right corners. And the spiral binding is decorated with cute red ribbons to give it that extra “loving” look.
This would make an excellent mini-scrapbook to document a new relationship or even a lovely gift for a soon-to-be bride or groom!
Actually, being completely honest, I would love to keep it and fill it with photos and stories about my relationship with my boyfriend. It would make a great present for his birthday in less than two weeks! Plus, it is something that will last a long time, and I bet our son or daughter will love to see it when he/she is old enough!
I guess I’ll just have to make a new one for myself! :D
As usual, you can find it in my shop if you like the look of it!
Front cover
Back Cover
Inside cover
Open book showing front and back covers
Exciting news for all my pregnant readers! :) KraftyGurl has recently purchased my very own Zutter Bind-it-All system, allowing me to create my very own bound books!
And since I’m BABY CRAZY these days, I actually decided that my very first project would be a Pregnancy Journal. I was quite pleased with the design aspect of the book, and I learned a lot about creating my own books. For instance – it is incredibly important to pre-plan the covers so that you don’t wind up in a situation like I found myself – with holes that don’t match up for binding! D’oh! Though they were only the tiniest fraction “off,” it meant that the front and back covers (which are made from chipboard) don’t quite match up the way they should. Good to know for next time!
Also I have learned the importance of making sure the spiral binding meets INSIDE the book so that it doesn’t create an ugly finish. Luckily I figured this out BEFORE I bound it. Ten points for me!
Anyway, I will probably be adding this first book to my shop very soon for a reduced price, as it is an imperfect version of what will hopefully be a very exciting new avenue for me!
Stay tuned!
Front Cover
Back Cover
Inside Cover
Open Book Showing Both Covers