Monday 15 July 2013

Monday - Let's Get Organised!

Hello friends
Start of a working week and lots to do.  We are gearing up to the charity event
 in the studio/shop that is taking place on Saturday.
I'm getting Mitchell to move tables around and begin to display lots of fun things.  
Frantic cake baking will take place at the end of the week - he has a varied job description! 

Yesterday, Hazel asked for a link to the charity kits, no problem it is here.

Talking of the charity kit, Sue has completed hers and it looks fantastic.
I've poached a photo of it - (hope you don't mind Sue!)
More photos of the finished project can be viewed on Sue's blog here.

Next, a shout out to Suzy D - you haven't claimed your prize of Gold Elements!
Drop me an email as soon as possible and I will get them out to you.

Talking of being organised, I stumbled across this project, I think I may have 
shared it with you but perhaps not everyone has seen it.  
It is a weekly reminder box - created from an empty tea bag box!
I cut off the lid and reinforced the sides with some card.
 Spiral Blossoms Two and Wonderful Wings featured on the front.

I used an assortment of Edgeabilities® to create the daily index cards. 
I feel Edgeabilities are forgotten quite a lot - I personally love them!
 Here are the index cards in a little more detail.
 The idea is to stick notes etc behind each card marked up for that day.
A great project for recycling boxes.  
And those tiny butterflies - they are the 'fall out' from Butterflies Circles.

Take care friends.

31 comments:

Carole Z said...

Hi Christine, my you all have a busy week ahead! I absolutely love this altered box..the idea and the box itself, beautiful papers...hugs, Carole Z X

Anonymous said...

The box is a good idea, functional pretty and 'green'! St Swithuns day today, so will that mean another 40 days of this glorious weather? JuliaTx

Anonymous said...

Love the organiser box so pretty ! I do wish I could pop down to the charity event as it will be a fantastic day ! Take care x

nattyboots said...

Great idea to recycle boxes Christine love this one and i dont think i have seen it before ,

I must say you and yours have many talents ,i hope Elliott is getting used to the injections and feeling better .

Elaine H X

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

A beautiful reminder box Christine fabulous idea and I love the papers! I do agree that Edgeabilities are often overlooked and they are so versatile! Susan x

Chris said...

Christine you have used the most beautiful papers on your index box, I love it. Good luck this week getting organised for the charity event.
Chris X

AnneRD said...

Lovely reminders box Christine, such pretty papers and colours. Hope all goes well with preparations for Saturday, would love to be there to share the day with you and your family. Having spent Friday wrestling with melting buttercream and fondant I wish Mitchell good luck with his baking!! Hope Elliott is getting used to his medication. Anne x

Lucycat said...

Hi Christine, Great box ,love the papers.
Good luck in getting ready for Saturday it's coming around really quick now. Take care. x.

Lacelady said...

The reminder box is a great idea Christine, I might 'borrow' that one. Fancy not claiming your prize - I'd be there like a shot.

baconbits said...

Hi Christine
Such a super idea - what papers have you used they are so fresh?
Wish I could help with the getting ready for Saturday - so am helping in spirit.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Maggieann said...

Morning Christine,your box today is beautiful and an excellent idea.Hope the charity day preparations go well, wish I could be with you all. Take care x

Mrs B said...

Hi Christine. Love this gorgeous reminder box. The papers you have used are so pretty. I love my Edgeabilities, they are so handy. Hope you don't wear yourselves out getting ready for Saturday because you all need to enjoy it too! Take care.

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Christine, Sue's mini book is beautiful, love it, I haven't started mine yet ha ha.
SuzyD please claim your prize, but if you don't, can I have it please !! (ha ha)
Mitchell has a very busy schedule this week, it seems, well done Mitchell.
I love, love, love, your Reminder Box, gorgeous papers and die-cuts.
I would love to win one of Carole Matthews books, she is one of my Friends on Facebook, I have never met her but she seems a lovely girlie, I have my fingers crossed.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Mary by the Sea said...

Good morning Christine, glorious sunshine again. So glad I live by the seaside.

Sues mini album looks great and I love your idea for an organiser/reminder box.

Looking forward to Saturday, well done Mitchell.

Take care, Mary x

Unknown said...

Hi Christine, I love your box, it has given me ideas, thank you. I am trying to alter my plans to be able to pop down and see you on Saturday, it's a great thing you are all doing, and I am sure it will be a huge success.
Have a good week
Sue xx

Maggie said...

Good Monday morning and what a cracker of a day. Way too lovely to stay in so crafting will have to wait till tomorrow. Then I have to give the altered box a go. It's fabulous. xxMargaretxx

EmmaT said...

Morning Christine, gorgeous summery organiser, love the papers you used. Ive been using my kit this weekend. Emma

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Christine

I love your reminder box. What a brilliant idea.

Wish I could be there on Saturday I bet it's so much fun and I would love to meet your sons

Xxxxxx

Anonymous said...

That reminder box is a great idea and a project to do. Love it. Have a fun and happy week.

Phil D

Sally said...

Hi Christine, I love this box. I can't wait for Saturday, really looking forward to it. I will be down later today to buy more raffle tickets for friends.
Take care Sally xx

Jean Z said...

love the box idea Christine so clever makes good use of boxes, give my love to the boys hope they are well love Jean Z xxx

Hellma said...

What a great project, good luck for Saturday hope it goes well you lot deserve it.

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
Love your upcycled box really like the papers you have used.
Sounds like you have a very busy week ahead, have you roped in the rest of your family?
Lydia
X

Janice said...

What a great idea Christine, this project you should do as a class. Glad to hear you and the boys are getting organised for Saturday. Sally, Sue and I are just about ready with the stitching kits all bagged up and have raised £27.00 already from selling some other stitching patterns. Looking forward to the day. Janice xx

Toni said...

hello Christine, sounds like a very busy 'family and anyone else who can help' week but all in a fabulous cause. I really do wish you luck with the event and hope it goes really well. I'm hoping to pop in as we are staying in London for a few days later this week. I just can't wait to see what's going on and to see your little shop.
Love today's project, such pretty papers and what a wonderful way to use some recycled boxes.
Toni xx

Rita said...

Hi Christine. Sounds as if your one busy lady. Good Luck with the big event. Hugs Rita xxx

Maddie, Nottingham said...

Hi Christine and all the family, loving the use of the Tea Bag Box. You use such lovely fonts can I ask were these stamps or printed off the computer (which I doubt!) They look lovely. I find it hard to get really nice fonts - any suggestions would be much appreciated. Enjoy your day and don't work too hard in this heat!

Unknown said...

Hi Christine,
Link to Raffle tickets found,
It's me, permanently confused,
Love Carol xxx

Linda said...

Love the box Christine, with a few extra dividers would make a great telephone numbers box. Think that might be my next project.
Hugs
Linda

Jen Brown said...

Love the box idea Christine its really pretty. I finally finished my tag kit too. It's on my blog if you'd like to take a look: http://cardscakescraftsandcatastrophes.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/tag-kit-completed-o.html?m=0. Take care. Jen xxx

yorkshiresue said...

Love the box Christine.
Don't know if you've already mentioned it but what font did you use?
Have already bought my tickets and have everything crossed.
I miss your wonderful demos on C/C.
Hope you raise so much money on Saturday.
Love to you and your boys
Sue xxx

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