Today, October 22nd, we are celebrating our PCP leader, Susanna Boyd's, birthday with a week-long Blog Hop celebration that every member on the Planet can participate in!
The Super Novas got together and each made a special birthday gift for Susanna's birthday. In honor of this momentous occasion, we invite everyone to join in the hop and post a birthday greeting on each of our blogs for a chance to win some fun blog candy! Extra points for commenting on the designers’ projects too!
So, join us for Susanna’s birthday party celebration from October 22nd through October 28th. Random winners will be announced on Monday, October 29th on each designer’s blog.
Of course, taking care of a galaxy of Super Novas means that SB has got to be organized! I figured she might enjoy having a pretty portfolio! It was inspired by an expanding file folder with a twine-twist closure, but this one is a whole lot more fun! The outside is deceptively plain, but from the inside you can see that in this case, SB could also stand for super-blinged!
I really had fun making this project! Surprisingly enough, the only stamps I used were for Susanna's monogram! The rest was just cutting, die-cutting, distress-inking, taping and gluing. Although the decorating process took a little time, the actual construction part is fairly quick and simple. This project has lots of pockets to stash bookmarks, etc. The bonus is that it keeps a pencil handy, and allows for the notepad to be replaced when the paper's all gone...
Since the designer papers I chose are from a 6 x 6 inch pad, some of the elements had to be pieced together, which provided ample opportunity for plenty of mixing-and-matching of patterns and colors. Gotta love the coordinating washi tape! I used lots of want2scrap bling, along with a few rhinestones from Kaiser Craft and Jolee's.
I absolutely love how this turned out! Since it is also today's PCP tutorial (video on YouTube), I have a head-start on making one for myself! Otherwise, I might've had a hard time parting with this one! ;)
Love you, Susanna! I hope you have the best birthday ever! Let's make a date to celebrate together when we go to CHA in January! Cannot WAIT to see you! xoxoxo
Notes:
Gina K Pure Luxury "tan leather" card stock
Scor-Pal
Teresa Collins' Vintage finds designer paper
Vintage finds washi tape
TSOL monogram stamp set
Clearsnap ink
Ranger distress ink
Spellbinders classic circles large and small
want2scrap, Kaiser Craft, and Jolee's bling
velvet ribbon
Sew Easy fancy floss
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUSANNA!
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Deb, I love the portfolio ... what a great gift idea for teachers at Christmas too!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! So cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea Deb!! I love this. The bling looks GREAT!!!
ReplyDeletehahaha..you made me LOL with your SB = super blinged comment! what a great gift idea .. love it!
ReplyDeleteVERY VERY nice gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely project a great gift idea
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project! So well done. I love the bingo pieces! Happy Birthday Susanna!
ReplyDeleteThat project is awesome and looks wonderful. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAnd a very happy Birthday to Susanna
Fabulous giftie, Deb! So sweet that you've left it plain on the outside, enticing you to open it up to see the SB! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Deb, this is a fabulous project and will provide lots of inspiration. SB will love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Love all the pockets... Happy Birthday to Susanna too!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Absolutely gorgeous! Wonderful birthday gift!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Susanna!
Gorgeous project and such a great gift!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Susanna!
Such a beautiful gift idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely project!
ReplyDeleteI hope I'm the only SB you know and that you'll mail this to me, because my jaw flat out hit the ground when I saw it. This is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I would have paid $$$ to buy it in store. Deb, you really are so incredible!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the hop, the birthday wishes, for being you, and for being my friend. You're such a blessing in my life.
<3 Susanna
Happy birthday Susanna!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project--I will be checking out the tutorial.
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Deb! I didn't realize that you were hiding out at the PCP forums!! haha...What a fabby box!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!! Happy Birthday and THANKS for sharing and for the chances to win!! =) I LOVE the FUN colors and the design of your card!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteThat is Awesome and can be done up so many ways thanks
ReplyDeleteYour folder is beautifully done! I love the versatility of the design! Happy birthday week to Susanna!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift anyone would love to own! happy birthday Susanna!
ReplyDeleteDeb
ReplyDeleteI love your portfolio...it is sweet.
Happy Birthday Susanna!
This is a great idea! You are a good friend to be so considerate and generous.
ReplyDeleteWowzers!!!! That is so cool! Perfect gift for a lovely lady!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! I think I would like to make one for myself!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this portfolio!! I really would love to make one!! Think they would be great teachers presents!! Happy Birthday Susanna! HUgsxx
ReplyDeletefantastique, j'adore et merci pour le tuto !!!!
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