Give a little thank-you with Joy

Joy embroidered letters are perfect for just about any surface.  I used the mini Classic Monograms to make a quick thank-you card. As a bonus I used a larger monogram for a personal touch to a decorative gift bottle.

You will need:

Joy Embroidered Classic Monograms:  THANKS

Memory papers

Adhesives

Embellishments

Paper Trimmer

Instructions:

1.  Cut a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" greeting card.  

     Striped layer:  4" x 5-1/4"

     Scalloped ovals:  4"; 3-1/2"

     Fleur de leis die cut:  1-1/2"

     Paper strip:  1/4" x5-1/2"

     Embroidered mini monograms:  THANKS

     Embellishments:  rhinestones

     

2.  Adhere the layers as shown in photo below.

3.  Assemble the card; place and adhere the letters to spell THANKS. Add the rhinestone embellishments.

4.  Add a large Joy monogram to a decorated bottle for a personalized gift.  Fill the bottle with candies, bath salts, etc.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  I hope you got some inspiration here.

Make sure to take time to enjoy the small blessings along the way and

Live Life with a Flourish!

Marilyn

I receive complimentary product

in exchange for my creativity on

this blog.

Protect your memories with a personalized mini album deflecto

Joy embroidered letters are perfect for adding a personal touch to just about anything.  I created a mini album using plastic pouches, memory papers, binder rings and ribbon!  The embroidered monogram letters added a touch of class to my album.  The letters are available at Michael's stores and on the Joy website!

I liked the papers best in a landscape configuration for my mini album.

However; portrait looks good too!  It is up to you.  Your photos and journaling will determine how you want to proceed.

Materials:

JOY embroidered letters:  1-1/2" monogram   Website:  http://joysa.com/

pad of coordinated memory cardstock

deflecto plastic pouches:  6" x 7"    Website:  http://www.deflecto.com/craft/

offray ribbon:  pink and cream sheer; 1-1/2" wide

metal binder rings

adhesives

scissors

paper trimmer

photos, ephemera, pens, etc.

Photos of materials

Instructions:

1.  Cut the papers to fit the plastic pouches.  Decorate each side of the paper with journaling, ephemera and photos to your satisfaction.

2.  Insert the finished page into a pouch and repeat for each one.

3.  Prepare the pages for binding by punching a hole in the same place on each side of the middle hole.

When pouches are all finished; line up the punched holes for binding and insert a binder ring in each one.

4.  Cut ribbon in 3" lengths and tie one pink ribbon around the binder ring. Repeat with the cream sheer ribbon.  Rotate colors of ribbon and fill each ring with ribbons.

5.  Adhere the monogrammed letters to the front of the album using an all-purpose glue.  Use a toothpick to apply adhesive to the wrong side of each letter and be careful not to get any glue on the plastic pouch!

There are a plethora of paper patterns and matching embellishments.  Have fun choosing patterns and colors to really make your mini album personal!

Make sure to take time to enjoy the small blessings along the way and,

Live Life with a Flourish!

Marilyn

I am compensated with free product

in exchange for sharing my creativity on

my blog.