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Folded Paper Pouch

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©Anne Rita Taylor 2016 I made these pouches for each person in my writing group. With a list of words we used as prompts for writing an essay. After writing for 15 minutes, we would read to the group what we wrote - fun! Supplies: Arnold Grummer Paper Making Kit Blender, strainer, sponges, towels Scissors, bone folder 24 inch ribbon Rubber stamp for front of Pouch, see my  Carving Images for Prints  for carving instructions Journal prompt words: Recognition, Honesty, Routine, Assertive, Productivity, Profound, Silence, Respect, Rebellious, Unique, Legendary, Expansive, Achievement, Harmony, Hope Follow instructions in the  Arnold Grummer Paper Making Kit Cut handmade paper into an 8 inch square Fold into triangle using the bone folder; Open and fold into opposite side triangle Turn the paper over Fold in thirds again using the bone folder to measure: 2 & 5/8 inches Open and fold the other way into thirds again; the bone folder m...

By the Sea

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©Michele Emerson-Roberts   2014 Some of my favorite childhood memories are of times spent with my parents and older sister on the beach in Southern California. We would look for buried treasure, build sand castles and collect buckets and buckets of sea shells. The days were long and filled with adventure. As a reminder of those happy days I am creating several gifts items to share with my mom and sister. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits Molds: Sea Shell candy mold A sunny window (the candy mold is thin plastic, the casting  need to air dry) Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, paper cutter, scissors, bone folder, ruler Beacon QuickGrab™ Adhesive Scraps of light blue and white paper (think colored junk mail, etc.) Die: small box/ bag die (or purchase pre made) Rubber stamp: “Near the sea, we forget to count the days” ColorBox™ White Pigment Ink, white embossing powder ...