Sunday, April 17, 2011

Two recent cards...



Till next Time

Joy

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Cards for Colleagues

I needed to make 3 cards for colleagues of mine at work.

Each card needed to hold a small gift - I decided on 2 little slabs of chocolate.





The 2nd card was quite simple....

and also held 2 mini chocolates in the pocket on the right hand side.

The left side held the "thank you" tags.


The 3rd card had a tea-bag folded Christmas Tree - nicely decorated.

... with simple pockets which held the chocolates and tags.


Till next Time
Keep Crafting
Akela Joy

Monday, November 15, 2010

Christmas Wreath

A friend made the most beautiful Christmas Wreath a little while back - so I had to try my hand at making something similar.

I just cut out a number of STARS, HEARTS, and LEAVES which were in different sizes.

Pasted some pretty Christmas paper onto them and arranged then on the wreath.

I fitted in some embellishments to complete the item.
It now hangs on my front door.

Till next Time

Keep Crafting

Akela Joy

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Sixer Council Meeting - 9th Benoni

Sixer Council Meeting - to be held on 28th August.
The next Sixer Council is to be next Saturday when we will meet with the Sixers and Seconds of 9th Benoni.
At these meetings, the cub scout leaders give input of games, outings etc.

I enjoy making something special for each cub scout - to show them that they are indeed a special person.

These are very simple to make and the pattern is obtainable on the internet or here.





Instead of them being just plain boxes, I added some scouting pictures..
Till next Time
Keep Crafting
Akela Joy

Thursday, August 5, 2010

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Saturday, June 19, 2010

Handy handbag

My mom stays in a retirement village in Port Elizabeth and all her children stay far away from her. Each year we try and arrange something special for her.

This year I made for her (and 2 of her friends) a little handbag which contained:
1 box of chocolates
1 small cold drink
1 ticket to the theatre
1 limousine collection and drop off
Of course, all three old ducks were thrilled with my mom's gift and are looking forward to the limo ride!
The handbags are made from 2 pieces of 30 x 30 scrap paper joined together and folded strategically.

And then decorated as one wishes.
Handles are put on at the end.

A lovely little idea for a small gift.
Till next Time
Keep Crafting
Akela Joy

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

That special little bag - 25th May 2010

I found this most delightful purse on the internet made out of a juice bottle.
I love craft work and enjoy showing our cub and leaders how to make cute, useful items from rubbish..... as they say "from litter to glitter"!

Instead of leaving it plain, I have decorated it with pretty lace and added a gold chain.

It is very simple and easy to make and I am sure all your cub scouts will enjoy this.

The girl cubs will enjoy decorating it and making it look pretty and dainty.

For the boys we have a wallet also made from recycleable material.... this time a cereal box.
Very cute indeed!

The pattern for this wallet I also found on the internet .... but after spending 10 minutes searching for it, I cannot find it!
So if you nee the template let me know and I can let you have it.
Remember to send me your return email address in the comments.
Grateful thanks to the originator of these templates!
Keep Crafing
Joy