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Monday, August 9, 2010

Blog-Hop Day Two "Monster Booklets"


Yesterday on our blog-hop, I made a bookmark reading log. Today I am making matching monster booklets. These are simply made by covering notebooks in matching paper and adding the same monster to the front of the cover. I made two different cover designs: the first booklet style and the second flap style.


I bought a five pack of these cute little blue notebooks at my local Dollar Tree.
 The booklets measured 3 1/2" x 5".

The booklet style cover was cut at 7 1/4" x 5"
The flap style was cut at 3 1/2" x 10 3/8"
Each had an 1/8" spine (which I scored before folding).



I then added the ribbon on the spine.
The booklet style ribbon measured 13"
The flap style ribbon measured 10"


My son's picked out the Mini Monsters cartridge yesterday for the bookmarks, so we used the same cartridge today for the matching booklets.
Today we cut all cuts and layers at 3".
We then mounted the shadowed cuts up on pop-dots
(we used Therm-o-Web 3D Foam squares).


Here is a picture of our complete booklets, two in booklet style, two in flap style.


Here are all our matching booklets and the reading log bookmarks from yesterday.
Here is a link back to that project if you'd like to take a look. It even includes a PDF file for you to print out your own reading log to make the bookmarks.




























































Thanks for hopping along this blog hop. To win some blog candy from CardsbyCG, please become a follower and leave a comment at the end of this posting. I look forward to hearing what you think of this project!  The blog candy drawing will be held on Monday, August 16th, 2010.



Here is the blog-hop line-up!
The link (with the school house picture) on the left will take you to the beginning of the line-up.


Georgiana at Carson's Cricut Creations
Dorcas at 4 Crafty Angels
Cheryl at Cards by CG (That’s me)
Jen at Purplescrapbooker
Carri at abusybee
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52 comments:

  1. YvetteAugust 9, 2010 at 3:44 AM

    Oh, how cute! The dollar tree is awesome. I bought some stuff yesterday for my classroom. I almost bought the mini monsters cart. It is too cute!

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  2. jd designsAugust 9, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    How fun! What a great idea to make a little notebook to go along with your bookmarks! I may have to make a set of these for my niece to track the books she's reading.

    Great project!
    ~ JD ~

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  3. - - Sheryl - -August 9, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    adorable! love how you made them to match the bookmark

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  4. LadybugCarrieAugust 9, 2010 at 5:03 AM

    Love your booklets and bookmarks from yesterday! What great ideas! Thank you for sharing!

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  5. GeorgianaAugust 9, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Coordinating reading logs and booklets are perfect. I do that in my class too and then the students ask..." Mrs. Carson, Do you like moose?" Everything in my classroom is all theme related...to moose!

    Georgiana : )

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  6. Carolyn RuizAugust 9, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    I am going to visit my local dollar tree and get some of those notepads. I think this is a fabulous idea! Also, it is good for stocking stuffers (you can change the picture to match any theme).
    TFS this idea because I am always looking for fun little gift ideas.

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  7. HeatherAugust 9, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    These are so cute. I love that they match the bookmarks!

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  8. beejayAugust 9, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    I love the continued theme... so clever! TFS

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  9. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Yeah, love how you continue this theme to make a cute set. Very nice.

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  10. emspelAugust 9, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    I love the continued theme - the mini monsters are so cute! TFS!

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  11. quilt4fun2August 9, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Boys and their monsters and cars :) Great idea.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  12. MeliaAugust 9, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Oh, the booklets are just as adorable as the book marks...
    I gotta get me that Mini Monsters Cartridge

    melia
    wifey7799@gmail.com

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  13. LindaAugust 9, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    very cute idea.

    http://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com

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  14. ~HeidiAugust 9, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    These are super cute. I love how you involve your boys. I'm always looking for projects they can help me with.

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  15. Cathy SAugust 9, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Great altered idea for inexpensive notebooks.
    Cathy S.
    seashore@telus.net

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  16. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Adorable! I will have to borrow this idea as well! Thanks for sharing!

    Stacey M

    justhe4ofus@verizon.net

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  17. LoriAugust 9, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    I love the little booklet - what a wonderful idea

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  18. DorcasAugust 9, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Your so creative! I love this idea. I will definitely do. This you can do for so many different themes. AWESOME!

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  19. 4kids4August 9, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Another great idea...perfect for a little gift!! TFS!

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  20. Celeste B.August 9, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Super cute!!! I love that they match; I really think I 'need' the Mini Monsters cart!!! :) TFS

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  21. Connie GailAugust 9, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    You really put the 'fun' into learning with these paper crafts. I like the fact that your projects are so useful! Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to returning tmr....:O)

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  22. CristiAugust 9, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    These notebooks are so adorable. I love how they match the book marks!!
    Hugs

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  23. Got2BCraftingAugust 9, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Super cute! Love how it all coordinates!
    Lori
    http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/
    tahoe_luvr at yahoo dotcom

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  24. ElaineAugust 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    What a great idea!! Love those lil' monsters.

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  25. JeanAugust 9, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Another adorable project with the monsters! They are too cute and how simple to make these notebooks to match the bookmarks. Love it!

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  26. NicoleAugust 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    These are great! I'm always looking for ideas for my two boys. I have to go check out the bookmarks from yesterday. And I joined as a follower.

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  27. *StarAugust 9, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    I love that they match! Watching you create such cute things with this cartridge makes me want it even more. :)TFS and have a great day.

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  28. DarleneAugust 9, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    What a great little set of books. They would also make great party favors.

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  29. Theresa99August 9, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Man...I am so loving the theme going on here at your blog. Can't wait to see what you come up with tomorrow.
    I'm thinking a back pack tag would be good....hmm...:)
    Great job.

    Theresa99 :)

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  30. DeannaAugust 9, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Another project to try! Yes!! This would be great for my students!

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  31. KathAugust 9, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Love your craftiness - thanks for the great ideas.

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  32. Kerry TAugust 9, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    These are so adorable. I can't wait to see what's next.
    mommakcrafts.blogpot.com

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  33. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    How adorable! And so enablong, since I don't have this cart...but, it looks like I will soon! The notebooks are so special!

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  34. Crooked ScrapperAugust 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    Very cute monsters. Any kid would love the one.

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  35. JaniceAugust 9, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Really like the notebooks. Of course I will have to have frogs in my classroom but you've given me a great idea. Thanks.

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  36. Patti BAugust 9, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Another cute idea. I'm sure your son is enjoying assisting you

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  37. VeronicaAAugust 9, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    The matching sets are so cool. Your boys will be starting school in style. I know they will be the envy of their classrooms.
    Veronica
    vballen@comcast.net

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  38. MarionmentAugust 9, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    What a neat way of getting students to read. Thanks for sharing.

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  39. HopeAugust 9, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    How cute are these!! I have the same note pads...thank you very much for the wonderfully creative ideas!!

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  40. AJoyAugust 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Very cute! I really wish I had this cartridge!

    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

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  41. Linda SAugust 9, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    I can see some cool creative writing going on! Thanks!

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  42. CraftyhomemadeAugust 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Super cute project.

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  43. MonicaAugust 9, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    I love how you matching journals!!!
    Very nice.
    Great job. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Monica

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  44. Carol RicAugust 9, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Super cute! The monsters are adorable!

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  45. Diane's PlaceAugust 10, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    monsters are absolutely perfect. thanks for sharing.

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  46. The EmBellished Card - BelindaAugust 10, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Love the fact that these match the previous day's project! Very creative!

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  47. Angi BarrsAugust 10, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    I love little monster projects. Kids love this stuff :)

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  48. Scrappin' SistaAugust 11, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    These are really neat too. My kids and I are making some this morning. TFS

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  49. The Scrapbooking QueenAugust 11, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    You have the cutest project and they can be interchanged with any holiday or event...

    The Scrapbooking Queen

    www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

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  50. LizAugust 13, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    What a great idea! I love the monsters - I just bought this cart and haven't used it yet!

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  51. ShanaAugust 14, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    those are just to cute. wanting to get this cart.

    shanasewing@yahoo.com

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  52. Ashley A.August 14, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    Ohhh too cute!! I really need this cart :)

    thanks for sharing!

    Ashley

    uberartist at hotmail.com

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