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October 2009

Make a gift bow from a magazine page

by blackgoldfish
Cut a magazine page into 9 strips, 3/4" wide. Leave 3 of the strips full length. Cut one inch off 3 of the strips. Cut two inches off 2 of the strips. Cut the last strip down to 3 1/2" long.

Pola-Calendar Project. - a set on Flickr

by blackgoldfish (via)
making a calendar out of 600 polaroid shots

September 2009

i made this for you

by blackgoldfish
i found a fence she passes everyday and left this message spelled with paper cups.

August 2009

mini goals chalkboards

by blackgoldfish (via)
"i have always wanted to...so why not today?"

bridemate's guide

by blackgoldfish (via)
You can download the template to make a little accordion fold booklet, fill in relevant details (important dates, the dress shop's card, fabric swatches, etc.) and tuck it all into an A2 envelope.

從前在2009年的瑞典 一百份之一

by blackgoldfish
能夠和四周的媽媽一同寫下夢想,到打開信箱揭到069頁讀著一年前的心聲,是福氣。 原來,我們已經起行了。

a year of lex

by blackgoldfish
"congrats for the first trip around sun"

Marshall Alexander - Paper Engineer

by blackgoldfish & 4 others
"Lonely at work? Print, cut, and fold some friends for your desk."

DIY Favor Packaging | Style Me Pretty : The Ultimate Wedding Blog

by blackgoldfish
All you have to do, is print the template onto an 8.5×11” piece of card stock (80 lb) with a color printer. Score along dotted lines with a bone folder and a ruler. With an x-acto knife and ruler, cut along solid lines. Fold box together and tape shut with double-sided tape where indicated.

Leo on the Loose: DIY: FREE printable Mini File Folder & Labels

by blackgoldfish
These FREE PRINTABLE folders are roughly 4.5"x6". I have also included printable labels for the outside of the folders or just for around the house.

Leo on the Loose: DIY: One-of-a-kind Trip Map gift

by blackgoldfish
"Have you taken the trip of a lifetime? Know someone who has? Remember that special time with a one-of-a-kind personal trip map! Relatives of mine just returned from a two week visit to Italy. To help them remember their journey, I created these personal maps."

July 2009

message in a bottle « unruly things

by blackgoldfish (via)
how cute would these be as favors at a wedding, stuffed with cute little notes for each guest. I’m putting this one down in my wedding idea book.

Tuesday Tutorials : Elise Blaha : Small Blank Books

by blackgoldfish
Slide a piece of paper into one of the envelopes. It should fit snugly and stick out as shown. Stick the flap of the second envelope behind the paper already inside the first envelope. Your cover should look like the image shown with the patterned paper tucked into each envelope.

blueberry cookies

by blackgoldfish
blueberry cookies adapted from the chocolate chip cookie recipe in Baked I halved this recipe 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups fresh blueberries raw sugar (or large grain sugar)