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Hi there! I have fun little project to share with you today. It’s a project I created over on the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog, but I can show it here as well. When Kelley with Our Daily Bread Designs published the Scripture Collections this year I knew I wanted to do something with the entire collection. The collection all together is so inspiring so I thought to make a booket out of them. While shopping in the office supply store I came across some name badges and thought they would make perfect pages for a book. The more I thought about it, I envisioned a little booklet you could easily slide in your purse or carry in your car to pull out when you had a snippet of time. I dressed them up a little bit by putting a fun tag on them to make them seem like a kit that you would pull out if you had a certain need.
You can see here that 10 pages is a full load for this box. For more pages I’d have to make my box deeper or jump to a different container.
I kept these fairly simple with just bows on the boxes but on my next ones I see pearls and flowers and perhaps a belly band.
As I really got into putting these together I thought of all the uses – flash cards for a kid, pocket recipes for a girlfriend, a quote journal. I love it because it’s so small.
If you think that someone is tired of getting your cards I thought this would be an excellent change up and one they are likely to keep! The best thing is that the kit uses all the stamps in the Scripture Collection 3 and Scripture Collection 4 sets by Our Daily Bread Designs. Here are the steps I took and the supplies I used to make them (click on pictures to make them larger):
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To get started, I purchased the ID Badge Holders at Office Depot. They have both horizontal and vertical and come 12 to a set. I’m using the vertical ones here. |
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Each booklet has 10 pages. For this kit I cut 20 pages that are 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" each. Then I prettied them up by using corner punches and borders punches. On this kit I used the same punch on each page for a consistent element. For the kit that’s tucked into its box, I used a different border punch/corner punch combination on each page. There’s lots of opportunity to make each one different. |
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As I planned the booklet I laid out all of the different scripture I wanted to include and paired together the horizontal pages and then the vertical pages, then planned their order. |
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This is the flip side of all of the pages. Once paired, I inserted each pairing into a plastic sleeve. |
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Not having any jump rings on hand I snagged a couple of these spiral paper clips and cut them to make my own jump rings. The rings need to be small to fit into the box – these are the perfect size. |
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Here’s how it looks when everything is assembled. I left the cover page and back page whole. Once the jump rings were in place I threaded ribbon through the top so that the packet would be easy to pull out of the box. |
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I fashioned a box from cardstock but the packet will easily fit into a tin or a baseball card holder. Stay tuned and I’ll be publishing the dimensions for the easy to make box :-) |
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To finish up I thought up possible tags to go on the outside of the kit and generated them on my computer. I spaced them out so that I could go back and cut them out with a die cut tag or shape. |
Hint: For this project I used Scripture Collection 3 and Scripture Collection 4 because they are the right size to fit within the pages of the booklet. Some of the extra verses come from Scripture Collection 1 and Scripture Collection 2. I also found out it was a wonderful use for scrap paper. For me, I have several sets of paper that I’ve purchased that are not considered current any more and this was a perfect use because as a set – all the papers match.
Here are the supplies I used:
| Project Recipe: Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs – Scripture Collections 3, 4 and select stamps from Scripture Collections 1, 2 Paper: Assorted Paper from my Scrap Bin, Memory Box – Provence on shown booklet Ink: Versafine Onyx Black and clear embossing powder Accessories: Assorted Martha Stewart Border and Corner Punches, ID Tag Holders, Ribbon, Jump Rings or Paper Clips, Spellbinders™ Labels Eleven (for lid of box), Spellbinders™ Tags Five |
Take care friends, I’ll be back soon!!
Ohh, awesome! Love the little box to hold them, too! :)
Becca, I LOVE this idea. I used to carry inspirational cards in my purse. When someone asked for my email, phone number, or address I would pull one out and use the back to write on. That way they got an inspirational message and my information. I’ve been thinking about what I wanted to make my mom and mother inlaw for Mother’s day…This is it! Thank you so much for a wonderful inspiration!
Becca,
These are too special for words. Might make a lovely mother’s day present. Eli
How wonderful! I’m scheduled for spinal surgery May 7 and this would be great to have with me.
Thanks, Neenie
It would be a thoughtful gift for a special friend. On my list to try. Thanks
Will pick up name badges on my next outing! Thank you for the great idea!
Becca,
What a wonderful idea! A little inspiration always at hand in your pocket book. Thanks for the wonderful ideas, as usual.
I absolultey LOVE this idea! I willbe using it forsure!! Thanks so much!!
Love these! What a wonderful project. I have some lovely co-workers who are about to get something new for their desks. :-)
Becca, WOW!
What a perfect gift………What a great way to share God’s Living Word and inspire someone as well.
You have an awesome gift and the fact that you share it shows the true value of your heart.
Thanks Becca
Becky
PS to Neenie: Will keep you in my prayers. Blessing to you on your surgery and up coming recovery!!
Oh Becca! What a great project! It’s fantastic. I have several friends and co-workers I can give these to. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and projects!
I was just thinking on doing something like this so this came at the right time :). I love this, they are gorgeous and a great blessing to whoever receives them.Thanks for always being so generous by sharing your talent..
Oh Becca, This is such a wonderful idea and so pretty at the same time. Thank you for sharing. I know there are several people that would like this so I will have to get busy!
What a terrific and very creative idea, thanks for sharing!
How clever! Something like this would be perfect for my lovely Granddaughter who will be heading to high school next Fall. Thanks for sharing, Becca!
Becca, These are just fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing with us! As always, your creativity is over the top!
OMGosh, I love this idea! Thanks for sharing Becca!
Such a beautiful project!!!
WOW! What a brilliant idea! Great gifts w/great encouragement & inspiration!
Becca, what a great idea. I can think of lots of gift ideas for these pockets. I love them!!!
Becca –
Just LOVE these! What a wonderful idea! Can’t wait for your box template. Just superb!
Elaine Allen
What a great idea! It would be a great gift for co-workers and would also be a great mini-album for new parents/grandparents. You could combine verses about children/family with pics of the new baby.
What a wonderful gift idea, and such a cute box to hold it all.
How Beautiful! What a lovely gift to give to someone who might need some encouragement! Including self! Package that with a get well gift! Very nice!
OH, I NEED an EMERGENCY PACK, right now. Thanks for the great idea for encouraging others.
Oh, Becca! What a WONDERFUL idea! As you said, a great use for scraps and such an inspirational gift which is sure to be treasured!
What a fantastic idea! These would be great to give as gifts to people at church, especially those who are going off to college, moving to new cities or starting new careers. I’ll be excited to get the directions to make the box! Thanks for having such a great heart and sharing all of your beautiful creations with all of us! Lots of hugs to you!!
Those are great. What a fantastic idea. Your bows are always so awesome – unreal.
Wonderful ideal anyone can use these at any time and love the colors
OMGoodness Becca,I love this idea
Thank You
Linda J.W.
Hi Becca, How clever and just the thing for a friend in need of a lift.
You amaze and inspire me so Much.
Thanks for the bright spot, PattyC.
Oh Becca – these are awesome! you have such wonderful ideas.
i could see making these for my fellow religion teachers for end of the year gifts! Thank you so much Becca! I love your work!
OK, you’re the AWESOME person of the day Becca. This is such a beautiful gift idea. I have a friend battling cancer right now who could use this sweet gift. Can’t wait to make one for her. Love your brilliant talent and kindness. God bless you Becca!
Stunningly beautiful!!! You are so very talented.
What a sweet gift and great presentation idea! I noticed the badge holders at M’s the other day and tried to think of a use for them. Now I will have to go back and get some!
Thanks for sharing! :o)
Oh Becca! What an inspired idea – you amaze me with your creativity and direct link to THE Creator
What a glorious idea! My friend has suffered medically for over a year and now her husband is in the hospital – what a wonderful gift to give her to bring with her so she can read God’s word and not feel despondent. THANK YOU!
What a pretty and wonderful project that anyone would cherish. tfs how you put it all together.
Becca! This is an absolute answer to prayer! My sweet son is having some tremendous personal challenges right now, and this will be the perfect “gift”, to “gird his loins”!!! Thank you!!!
what a neat wonderful, gift idea for anyone!! one could do something like this with a lot of diff. things. thanks a lot for sharing this neat idea. cant wait to learn about the box.
Fantastic idea, so pretty I will start mine now as I have a couple of birthdays coming up. Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration I wish that I could be on line more often to see all your work.
Hugs and thanks
What a great idea & beautiful too! I absolutely loooooove your stuff!
Wow I love them!!!
You always have such wonderful ideas!
Becca, I am so in awe of your talent. I was just wondering what else I could make for my mother, sisters, and friends and wow, this is it. I look forward to reading your blog first thing every morning. Thank you for sharing.
LOVE this idea! The paper you used is so pretty!
Thank you so much for sharing this idea. I love it!!! This is a great gift for alot of people; men, women and ages of a wide range. I can think of so many possibilities with this and I have never thought of using those tags for anything like this before.
God Bless
Remember bobby pins? Mom would wet her hair a little, sometimes with alcohol if she was in a hurry, and put bobby pins in it. Mine looks like it needs that now that I’m older too. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the Mom now after all?
Awesome idea!I have a lot of scripture verses and can think of a lot of people I could give this too!!Can’t wait until you show us how to make the box!Thank you
Once again you have outdone yourself.
I think these could easily be adapted to scrapbooking as well. Some companies put out clear sleves that stack and have adhesive on the top so you can put multiple or a progression of pics in the space for one picture. I use them often, but I think your name tag ones could be used that way as well and look a little different. I especially like that there are two different directions that can be used.
meant “sleeves”.
Great idea Becca. Love that they have Scriptures on them. God bless!
Really nice idea. Would make such a sweet gift. Where do you come up with all these great ideas! Love your blog.
These are wonderful little treasures! thanks for the how-to’s and sharing your beautiful work.
Susan
Such a lovely idea. I want to go and make some right now. Words just can’t say how beautiful they are and the thought is as well.
Becca, This is such a lovely idea! What a wonderful idea to bless someone. Thank you so much for sharing and for always inspiring us!
Another fantastic idea from Becca. God bless you
What a fabulous project…. I love the idea!
I’ve seen these little name badge kits and wondered what would I do with them… now I know!
Thanks for the wonderful inspiration :)
Becca, you never cease to amaze! What an inspirational project! I can think of all sorts of things that could be done along these lines. Guess who’s off to Office Depot? Will be looking forward to the tutorial for the box to put it in. Thanks so much for sharing this.
R/
What a great project!!!
Hi Becca,
I hope you are enjoying reading about the past, I know it has opened the flood gates of wonderful memories for me! How about being able to buy penney candy for a penny, heck even some of the candy was 3 for a penny. Plus there were lots of choices! The soda was only 15 cents and it was in a bottle! How about the smell of hotdogs cooking over charcol, yum! Some of you will remember wearing kleenex on your head to church…….
Becca I love your emergency mini. What a wonderful gift for someone you love. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful gift idea! I’ve already thought of several people that would love to receive one. I can’t wait for my stamp sets to arrive so that I can get started!
Hi Becca,
This is wonderful and has given me a great idea for my DH. Last year he had chemo for colon cancer and now we have found it has spread to his liver. He is waiting for an operation. He is such a positive person and I thought maybe I could make him a little gift with healing scripture in so he can keep it on him.
Thank you for the inspiration.
you have done such a super job on it. I love how it is presented in a little box.
Hugs marion
Becca:
What a great idea and such a thoughtful gift!
Becca,
Your ideas are always so awesome!!!! You never cease to amaze me
The good old days were putting on swim suit with your friends after a good rain, splashing in the water on the way to find the END of the Rainbow :)
Oh my lord…how adorable. The little tags on them are a fab idea…what a beautiful gift they would make for someone….another great effort from you Becca. xL
That is simply brilliant!! I love this idea. What a wonderful gift!!
Thanks for sharing that. I’m so excited about the possibilities.
Beth Greco
First off today’s project was wonderful–I love it and learned the use for somethhing new–THANKS.
When I was a kid I roller skated 3 times a week: on Thurs. nights, Saturday afternoon, then Saturday nights (until I started dating).
I was skinny as a rail, and no wonder, running and playing and skating all the time.
I started skating when I was 5—you learn quickly with skinned up knees. Ha
Hope you enjoy all our memories.
Would love to win—–Thanks, Tomi Jo
Becca ~ these are absolutely wonderful. I’m definitely going to make a few. thanks so much for the great idea, details and motivation!
I love the inspirational booklets! What a wonderful gift idea and a wonderful booklet to carry in your own purse! Thank you so much for sharing this idea. I can’t wait to try some on my own. Luckily, I have all of the ODBD Scripture stamps. This will be a great project!
More childhood memories: I remember having time to “play”. My grandchildren are so busy with scheduled activities they don’t seem to have time to play on their own. As children, we played for hours in our yard, pretending we were elves, or movie stars, or lost children, or something else. We fashioned houses among the trees. We had lots of fun playing in the hay in my friend’s barn and loved to look for wildflowers and wildlife in the woods. Life was more simple then and so much more enjoyable.
Becca, how beautiful your emergency boxes are I love the scriptures, the Be still and know that I am God is my favorite verse. Love all of them. this really touched me thanks for sharing.
Favorite old memories, my brother and me (he is 5 yrs younger) going to drive in movies with my parents dressed in our pj’s and being so excited to watch the movie but always falling asleep way before it was over, and being carried into the house by my father or some times they would let us sleep in the back of the station wagon that of course was parked in the garage..it was always special.
TYFS Becca, What a wonderful project. With the inspiring scriptures, theses would surely brighten the day for any one who needs a lift. Girl, you never cease to amaze. Blessings!
What an awesome project! TFS! :-)
Absolutely brilliant idea! I love it and am going to make some just like them to give as gifts, maybe even for my 25th anniversary “thank you’s”. Thank you for sharing your creativity and brilliance.
Fantastic idea, I’ll need to remember this when we have our ladies retreat. This would make a wonderful thank you gift for the women involved in the ministry!
Oh my gosh, Becc!! These are awesome little booklets! I LOVE your idea! Wonderful instructions. I am sure that many of your readers have run out to Office Depot already!
Awesome Becca! What a beautiful gift these would make for someone :0)
*hugs* Heather x
WOW Becca – you think up the loveliest gift ideas. What a beautiful way to share encouragement! Thanks for the tutorial – I’m saving this one for sure!
AWESOME idea!!! I LOVE this : ) Thanks so much for all you do, Becca!
Love and hugs ~
Lori
Thank goodness for the office supply store it’s amazing what can be found there. These are so pretty Becca, they would make a great gift for almost any occasion. It’s always a joy coming here because of of the inspiration you give and for all the eye candy. As always Becca, TFS!!!. :-D
Love, love, love these Becca!
You are an inspiration. I had been wondering what I could make for some friends at church who have been ill for some time.
As I’m in the UK I might have difficulty with supplies. I feel a trip to the US might be in order ;o)
Thanks so much for sharing!
Hugs
Anne (UK)
Becca….you have more talent in your pinky than 10 people put together!! Incredible!! Beautiful project girl!!!
WOW Becca
Is All I can say, I love them beautiful and encouraging. Thank you for making my day. Have a great day and be blessed!
Great timing…..God is working thru you for some who needed this….I have a young friend that just lost her husband (33) and needs something like this……thank you so much…..I’m going to make her one……
gloria
Becca, another beautiful project. Thanks for your ongoing inspiration.
I do have a question. How do you attach your bows to the cards if you are not actually tying them on? I’ve tried a couple different adhesives, but the bows just seem to pop back off.
if you’ve addressed this question before would you point me to the answers?
thanks, jean
Outstanding idea girl! Love it! May have to try it soon.
Beautiful project Becca! You always come up with great ideas:)
Wonderful project. The person who receives this would be so lucky to have you as a friend.
This is beautiful! What a wonderful idea.
Hi Becca,
Thank you for leaving me such a generous comment…and right back at you! I have been a follower of your blog for a long time and absolutely love everything you do. Thanks for sharing your amazing work!
Yvonne.
Those are just so stinkin’ cute!
What a great idea for our hospital visitors to take to patients or home bound members. I will be working on this one and TFS. Do you remember home made ice cream…..once or twice when I was visiting on the farm we made home cranked ice cream…..peach was the very best…I can still taste it.
Absolutely beautiful!!!!!
Absolutely stunning Becca, these are perfect to give as gifts to family and special friends. Love the cardstock you’ve chosen for the boxes!
First of all I would LOVE to buy one of these from you. I hope you contact me and let me know how much it would be if that is possible. on to the memory. Playing hide and seek until way after dark while our parents sat on the porch and watched us. All of the neighbor kids would be in on it.
Becca,
What a wonderful gift. I just love the idea.
This is so cute! I love the box. It just finished off the perfect gift!
Great idea. You amaze me girl, so many ideas, so much talent, WOW!
OOPS, forgot a memory. We grew up in what was a “young” neighborhood at the time so there were a lot of kids. We played games outside almost every single night in the summer – – – kick the can, hide and seek, starlight moonlight hope to see the ghost to night, etc. We also played softball for hours and hours at a time. This was a time when kids were not overweight. We rode our bikes and played hard each and every day outside. We had so much fun and seemed to get along most of the time. It is fun to think about the simpler times.
I loved this idea so much that I went to the link for the stamps and bookmarked it until I can order them, but I forgot to leave a message on your blog!!! LOL So I am back today to thank you so much for sharing this wonderful idea and also how you go about making it!
Becca, you are brillant! I LOVE coming to your site in anticipation of what beautiful creation you will come up with next! I absoultely love these and am going to have to give it a try! I was just put as coordinator over our Care Ministry at church and these would make wonderful thank you gifts to the team members! Thank you again for sharing your God-given talent with us! May He bless you richly and return to you the blessings that you have given to others!
Oh, Becca, this is absolutely beautiful! This is such a great idea – perfect for gifts. I am going to have to try this. Becca, you are a truly gifted artist, a gift you have allowed God to blossom in your life. Thanks so much for sharing, not only for letting us scraplift your project, but mostly for encouraging us.
I feel so blessed after visiting your blog.
God Bless,
Mary
I LOVE mini-books…and sharing scripture is the BEST ! Wonderful idea! Can’t wait ’til the stores open up so I can make my badge holder purchase and start one of these sweeties! Thanks so for sharing! I think you’re inspired!
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LOL ! You’re probably right…ONE won’t be enough! Thanks!
Becca…such a lovely idea. I have a “box” of “Our daily Bread” scriptures, but it’s always being spilled.. such a nicer alternative.
some office supplies are low quality that is why you should always check your store if they offer high quality products ~”~