to this!

I created a template for the shape w/ plain paper. Then I used the template on actual scrapbook paper. I believe this one is Bo Bunny Alyssa. I just love that paper, and now I can wear it! Oh, I used Stampin Up's Crystal Effects all over the inside of the ring, then placed the paper down, and rubbed more of the CE over it. Let it dry, and you're good to go! (BTW- don't wash your hands with this ring on... the Crystal Effects will wear out and your paper will peel... trust me- I need to create a new ring now. So sad.)

Today I decided that I was making this page. Too bad I didn't have everything I needed. Plus, I'm all about improvising a little now and again, and sometimes it just takes an image to jump start your own creativity. I started moving some papers around after work today and tried to sketch this out again. It ended up taking on a life of it's own and I had no control. Here's what I created AND I EVEN PUT PICTURES ON IT!!!

It is actually 2- 8x8 acrylic sheets held together with baby blue O-Wires and the holes from my trusty Bind It All. The striped and dotted papers are on the back of the acrylic and the pictures are matted on top of the acrylic. That way I could hide the adhesive used for taking the under side pages down.

Well- off to clean my scrap table. Tomorrow's another day and I have a new project to get down to work on! Need to think patriotic with stars and stripes....