TCM Dec Release Blog Hop

Thank you for joining The Craft's Meow crew these last few days as we showcased the new sets that are being released today at the TCM Store. If you are following the hop and came here from Michelle's blog, then you're at the right place. You can check out the list of participants' on the TCM blog.

I have a card and a quick gift to make today. First, I made this shabby To Do List notepad to take along with you on your purse. I don't know about you, but I still prefer to write down my lists, even though I have a gadget that would store them electronically. I always have a little notebook or notepad in my purse in case I need to jot down to-do lists, or shopping needs, or ideas. I designed my Lovely Labels 18 with this in mind. And it coordinates with Spellbinders Labels 18 dies for easy cutting.

How I Made the Cardstock Cover: Supplies Listed Below
I first measured my notepad. I bought mine at Ikea (1 Euro for 3 pads) and it measures 2-3/4" (Width) x 7-1/2" (Length) x 1/4" (Thickness). I calculated the width of how much cardstock I need for the cover with this formula: [2 x Width] + Thickness + 3/8" (1cm). For the length, I just added 1/4" (0.6 cm).

My cardstock cover measured approximately 6-1/4" x 7-3/4". I scored (using my trusted ScorPal) at 3" and 3-1/4". I decorated the front with Melissa Frances papers, buttons and lace. I wrapped a ribbon around and adhere the back and part of the front (making sure I left a small portion on the front without adhesive, so I could rest the bow on it when closing the notepad). The 1/8" ScorTape is perfect for this. I stamped my label and "To-Do List" and decorated it with some more shabby Want2Scrap Nestabling. This was so easy to make and mass produce for stocking stuffers or customized gifts for anybody on your list. I'm entering this to the ScorPal Last Minute Gifts Challenge.

My card below uses Lovely Labels 18 again, along with Sent With Love and All You Need is Love sets. It was a cold day when I made it and reminisced about our summer vacation and the warm sunshine. So I went for bright colors to fit my mood that day :).

And don't forget to enter the giveaway on the TCM blog! TCM is also having a clearance sale:

• LaBlanche Stamps - 25% off!!
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads, Re-inkers and Stains - 25% off!!
• Maya Road, Pink Paislee, Echo Park and My Mind's Eye - 50% off!!!
• Little Frieda & Friends stamp sets - 50% off!!!
  
• Crate Paper and Graphic 45 - 60% off!!!