Manic Monday!!

I worked inventory last night and didn't get home until nearly 4am - had to get up at 6:30 and get the kids off to school then back to work. I'm beat!! I do have the postings I promised - let me know if you need further clarification.

The first picture shows the measurements for the fold. I marked the Valley and Mountain folds to try and make it easier to understand. I also put a picture of the top of my card for to use when you try it yourself.

These pictures show what we made for our Graduating Senior Girl Scouts. The card we made using the Top Note Die Cut, the matchbox die cut, the oval punch and the 5 petal flower punch. The cardstock is Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun and non-SU gold CS. We attached their pins/recognitions inside with each girl's initials on the front of their card.


The Key box is an altered cigarette tin. I sanded it, painted it, attached paper to the inside and ribbon to the outside rim. I used the matchbox die cut and the scalloped lace punch.
Again the girl's initials were put on box.

The Key symbolizes their journey into Adulthood. When they moved from Brownies to Juniors they received a Bronze Key (antique keys were donated), this time when they moved from Juniors to Cadettes, they received a silver key (common household keys painted silver to remind them that you never know where you'll find the silver lining). When they move from Cadettes to Seniors they will receive a gold key - I have 3 years to come up with a cool key. The keys tie in with the Awards earned during that age level and the ceremony discusses characteristics needed for their next "adventure".

I need to go create my technique card for tomorrow. Have a great evening.

Friday, finally!!!!

I spent all of yesterday doing the last minute running around for our Girl Scout Court of Awards and Bridging Ceremony. I whipped up more cards for two leaders to use for their girl's badges and completed the gifts for our graduating Seniors. I also made a few other gifts that I can't post until after the ceremony - it's a surprise!!

I'll post pictures of the cards, boxes and gifts tonight for everyone to see. Have a great Friday!!

Wacky Wednesday

ANYthing goes on Wednesdays! I completed the Gift bags for the girl's badges, the Keys for the Key Ceremony and the corsages. Oops! You may not know I am a Girl Scout Leader of a Group Troop with 2nd graders through 12th graders and our end of the year Court of Awards/Bridging ceremony is Friday. We have five 12th grade girls who have been scouts since Kindergarten or 1st grade who are bridging to Adults.

I did my take on Gretchen Barron's Basket and created bags to hold the badges the girls will be presented.



I used the Big Shot with the Baskets & Blooms Die; Pink Flamingo DSP; Whisper White, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, and Lavender Lace Cardstock; Pretty in Pink, Rose Red and Lavender* Grosgrain Ribbon and Chunky White Glitter. Floral punches used were Boho Blossoms, 5 Petal Flower and the other 3 flower punch, what is it called?? I also wrote their names on a tag (Tag punch) and tied it on the back. (* discontinued)



While playing around, I modified the pattern and made a great place card holder. The box is only 1 inch wide, perfect to hold a little something. The Daisies represent Juliette Gordon Lowe, our founder, and the Silver and Gold ribbon represent our friends, new and old.

Have a great day!