#ABCAPRIL2026, Day 6 F

Day 6 of abcapril2026 Flowers, Film reel.

It's been a long time since I made paper flowers! If you've been a follower for any length of time you may remember I made paper flowers for nearly every project. LOL Sadly, however, it is true what they say: "Use it or lose it." My flowers leave a lot to be desired, but I have promised myself to get back into the flower making so I don't lose my magic touch again. Meantime, here are a few I threw together today for a journal cover. (Journal to come later.) It measures approximately 6.5x4.25 inches. 

Starting with the actual page, this is another digital from a SevenPlaza freebie file (the same file as the gorgeous blue flowers and lace papers I've used the past couple of days). The film reel is a die I've had for years from My Creative Time. I love the look of it and it's so cool to see these coming back around in crafting!

The flowers and leaves are made from various scraps I had on my desk. 

Lovely photo booth image from Tim Holtz

The bird is part of a tag from another digital file, from Tattered Rose Paper Co. and, of course, an adorable tiny resin charm. 

This will become the cover of a journal at some point. 

#ABCAPRIL2026, Day 5 E

Day 5 E - envelopes, embellishments, and Edith 

My project today started with junk mail - an envelope. 

I added embellishments and more envelopes

and tucked goodies, including a coin envelope, into the pockets

Whale tail tab, also embellished. Figure 5 - because E is the fifth letter of the alphabet. 

and Edith. 

#ABCAPRIL2026, Day 4 D

We are on day 4 of #abcapril2026 and today's letter is D. For my project today I've created an accordion-style tag book with Dangles, Dies and Digital files. Hope you like. 

I started with a digital file from Museful Creations. All the butterflies and tags are from this file.

For my hinges, I used fabric and sewing. This idea was inspired by Amity Bloom on you tube. She makes some beautiful journals, I recommend checking out her channel. 

Not only a dangle, but a dangle with a D. Haha.

Lace pocket with bitty tag. 

I've also used lots of pieces from the 29K Freebie file by Crafty by Toni.

First 'page' of side 2.

If you haven't joined #abcapril2026 yet, jump in! We'll be creating 6 days a week all month. You can find all the info at the you tube channels of Crafty by Toni, and Margreth at Sevenplaza. 

#ABCAPRIL2026, Day 3 C

It's Day 3 of ABCApril2026, which means our prompt for today is the letter C. I have combined several 'Cs' in my project. I've used old credit cards, castle photos from my River Cruise trip, circles, and charms. 

The gorgeous paper I used for this one is a digital file by Sevenplaza. I also used one of the dangles I made in Mass Make March. I thought the charm with the two ladies was perfect for this as the River Cruise was my sister and I. 

I love making mini books from things I have on hand. These no-good cards were perfect for my C idea today.

We saw sooooo many castles. These few are all along the Moselle and Rhine Rivers. 

Maus Castle is called the "mouse" castle because it is smaller than the larger Katz "cats" Castle which was built by a feuding lord who wanted to show up the other guy. LOL 

Outside back cover

#ABCAPRIL2026, Day 2 B

#abcapril2026, Day 2B - Birds

From another beautiful digital kit, these birds and background papers are by Tattered Paper Rose Co. on Etsy. Aren't they so lovely? There is so much more to this kit and I have been, and will continue to use it for some time. Highly recommend this seller.