I know you guys, you always want more and more and I'm here to give it to you! Why? Because I am SO NICE...but you knew that, right?
Yes, you can see the word "template" up there in the title, but please restrain yourself...I will reveal all in time. Hey! Keep that finger off your mouse button...don't scroll down to see what you're getting! Let the writing flow, let it carry you there like a river! Got yourself under control? Good. Okay, onward and downward....
First, I need to get the first part of the Showing Off out of the way. This weekend I got busy. I wanted to make myself a check book to match my new awesome purse. I had my checks in a checkbook meant to hold a stamped image, but I hadn't actually gotten around to stamping anything to put in it. For years, I had not even carried a checkbook, since we used Quicken checks printed from our computer and if you want to take one with you, you simply folded it up and put it in your wallet. And after I started paying bills onlines, the 500 checks I had bought the last time took an AWFULLY long time to use up. But, finally, they were gone and I was free to buy normal checks. I say "normal" because Quicken checks are not that check-like; I always got funny looks and comments. So I indulged myself in some Tinkerbell checks, but since I didn't have a check book, I pulled out one of the vinyl ones I had bought long ago, meaning to make gifts for hostesses and what have you, but it never happened. So I have a lot of them.
Anyway, took me a while to finally get around to doing something with this checkbook cover and here it is:
Isn't it cute? Originally, I did not put my initials on it, but it was just a little too plain. After I stamped, faux-stitched and cut out my initials, I ended up running a Chocolate Chip marker around the edge of each; they just didn't stand out enough.
Now on to more showing off:
The template you've all been waiting for...tada! Isn't it CUTE?!?!?!?
And here's the template: Download pocketnotespurse.pdf
I adapted this from a template I got from Splitcoaststampers.com by S. Dailey. Her original was to hold Love Notes, but we are selling Pocket Notes right now and I wanted to adapt it for those. And I found the measurements on her template were a bit off and I wanted a thicker strap, so I twiddled it quite a bit, but the original inspiration remains.
Once I got this done, it was a matter of putting in some good Pocket Notes. It will hold 6 notes with envelopes quite comfortably and you could probably put 2 more in without any problem, depending on how you embellish them. So are you ready for more really stinkin' cute projects? Here we are:
There now...wasn't that worth waiting? Don't you love me now? You love me! You really love me!
Too freakin' adorable. You are a genius! Love that tote and your note cards are so cute. Was not planning on getting them (spent way too much on SAB) but now i just may have to add them to my wishlist....
Posted by: Stephanie | January 08, 2007 at 02:46 PM
Woo hoo! I love you! What will my hubby say? Ah.. that old man doesn't stamp anyway! ~:-D
Posted by: Tracey | January 08, 2007 at 03:04 PM
Jan, I love you!! Wish I'd surfed over to your blog before I closed an order with no pocket notes this morning though. . . Bummer!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | January 08, 2007 at 04:44 PM
Your new blog is looking great! I love the Catagories section and the way you take yourself tongue in cheek! I'm always so happy to see a new post in your blog, even if it is just "blathering"! Arlynn
Posted by: Arlynn | January 08, 2007 at 05:07 PM
Oh WOW Jan! They're all absolutely fabulous, every stinkin' one of 'em! You're just really trying to get me to buy some Pocket Notes, aren't ya?!?! Well, these cuties of yours will probably just do it! TFS!!
Posted by: Frankie | January 08, 2007 at 06:36 PM
What a GREAT template! Thanks!
I love you!!!! :0)
- april c
Posted by: April C | January 08, 2007 at 06:37 PM
Yes, I do! I really do love you!! Because YOU ROCK!!
Posted by: Carole in OK | January 08, 2007 at 07:05 PM
Jan, fabulous and amazing - as usual!! Thanks for sharing! We love ya baby!!
Posted by: danita (moberkitty) | January 08, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Adorable Jan! (May you live forever...) Who luvs ya baby!
Posted by: Julie/Rubbernecker | January 08, 2007 at 08:29 PM
Great ideas! I wish I had seen the pocket notes before my workshop yesterday because yours are WAY cuter! However, I did sell pocket notes to all in attendance at the workshop. Woo Hoo!
Posted by: Terri (teastamper) | January 08, 2007 at 09:04 PM
Oh my gosh! I'm in love with everything you posted today! And thanks so much for the template! TFS!!
Jenny (jfstamps on SCS)
Posted by: JennyMick | January 08, 2007 at 11:08 PM
you. crack. me. up. !
Posted by: Tammy B | January 08, 2007 at 11:40 PM
those are just too darn cute! You did a great job on everything!
Posted by: kendra aka scrapstampindiva | January 09, 2007 at 01:14 PM
Thanks much for the template!
Posted by: kathynruss | January 09, 2007 at 03:59 PM
I love you, I really love you! You are amazing; you're awesome! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing not only your art, your talent, but your incredible wit! Sorry,I have to admit, I had my finger on the mouse and scrolled down before I even read the first sentence!! Thanks Jan!
Posted by: Kathyc | January 11, 2007 at 08:36 AM
That little tote is just the cutest!!! Thanks for sharing the template you created! I don't have any pocket notes, but I suppose I could put chocolate in it as a gift.
Posted by: Lynn | January 11, 2007 at 01:48 PM
I'm lovin' ya! You are just the coolest...
Thanks for the great blog and thank you for the templates.
Rubber Hugs,
Renee
Posted by: Renee V. (aka: happystamper05 on SCS) | January 11, 2007 at 02:13 PM
These are absolutely adorable!!!
Posted by: Samantha | January 13, 2007 at 12:41 PM
OMG!!! Jan, these are marvelous!!! I have a w/s tomorrow and hadn't decided on a MnT....so, guess what they'll be doing??? The little note, of course. I'm having a brunch for my DL next month and I think that I'll have to make this tote with them. How cute! From one Queen to another - thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Casey White | January 19, 2007 at 09:53 AM
Hi Jan! I have been admiring your work (and your fun personality) as a mostly-lurker on SCS for a long time. The pocket notes and purse are THE BOMB! Love them! Thanks for sharing. Happy stamping! Jane
Posted by: Jane Walker | January 20, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Jan, uour revisions to my purse template are great for using with these larger pocket notes!! I just put in a large order for a stamp camp using these and will now include the purse using your revised purse template. Thank you for doing the math!! My purse template was for the 3 x 3 cards -- which I still use for those that don't want to order the pre-made cards/envies. This is awesome and love all your designs!! Sandi
Posted by: S. Dailey | January 25, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Jan, way to stinkin' cute. My favorite it the box! Thanks for the template. You share so nicely.
Posted by: Eddie Meyer | February 05, 2007 at 10:49 PM
I saw your post on SCS and had to pop over here to see more - I LOVE the box (thanks for the template!) and those notes are adorable! The envelopes add to the flair! Thanks for sharing your designs with us!
Posted by: Jessica | February 05, 2007 at 10:55 PM
Hi Jan, love your site! Would like to invite you to join mine.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/surubberartscans
Posted by: Kim | June 22, 2007 at 09:40 AM
This purse is too stinkin cute!! I made one myself but I changed some of the dimensions to suit me and took one of the straps off. Thanks for the template!
Check it out on my blog! http://anabellpepper.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lisa | August 06, 2007 at 02:13 PM
I am not sure how I ended up on your blog.
I went from one link to another and got stuck here because I couldn't get off! There was so much neat stuff to look at!!
I tried to sign up for your newsletter and it wouldn't let me for some reason. But anyways I wanted to give you a 2 thumbs up!!
This is a fantastic blog!!
Posted by: Shawna Bates | June 24, 2008 at 10:59 PM
These are so awesome!!! I was wondering how to make the little note cards? It would be awesome if you could help! My email is msacmims19@gmail.com
Thanks so much!!!
-Candi
Posted by: Candi | November 13, 2010 at 12:22 AM