Java Jen Creations

Hello everyone! Today is another fun challenge over at  CRAFTING WITH CUTTERS  and it is all about books or libraries as this is National Library Week.  If any of you have followed me for any length of time, you know that I love mini books so I thought a mini book would be a perfect way to keep with this week's theme! I chose to make a simple paper bag mini book: Here are a few pics of the assembly process: Adhere folded small ends together. Attach all sections together. Cover pages with patterned scrapbook paper. Punch holes through all layers. Thread ribbon through the holes and..... Tie in front. I used TBBM to cut some various shaped tags to use in the pockets of the album. A couple of views from the side. Paper bag mini books are so much fun to make and it is so easy to be creative with them!  Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to head over to  CRAFTING WITH CUTTERS  to see mo...

Hello everyone and welcome to today's Totally Tags and ATC's challenge over at  MY PAPERCRAFTING WORLD ! Today's challenge is TEXTURE and it was so much fun! Here is my completed tag and then I'll share details: I used the Cricut cartridge, Tags, Bags, Boxes and More for the base tag.  I cut a piece of these Kraft flute tiles for a layer on the tag because I thought this would be a great way to add some awesome texture! I also used a Unity Itty Bitty stamp "Note to Self".  Lace ribbon, twine and some gel pen stitching finish the look. The paper flower is from Prima - Candy Doodles. I embellished it with some Diamond Stickles and Buttercup Liquid Pearls. I stamped the "Note to Self" Itty Bitty from Unity Stamps with a stamp from the "Enjoying the Moments" stamp set from Tanner Bell Designs that are inspired by Megan Elizabeth. I LOVE her stuff!! :-)  Thanks for stopping by today and remember to head over to  MY PAPE...