More Husband Creations!
My husband had some down time on Sunday after sweeping the floors and taking care of Miles and other honey to do stuff and he created this cool tablet holder using the new A Muse 8.5 X 11 cardstocks. I don't think he's into decorating with flowers and bling.. so i did that part. Here's a look at the outside covers.
We used the new madeira and polka dot papers. Ken says that you can get two tablet holders out of one sheet of cardstock. The tablets inside measure 3 X 5. My husband was once an engineering major, but decided it wasn't his cop of tea, so now he works for the State Dept. of Conservation, but you can can see that his engineering background comes through when it comes to measuring out stuff and cutting stuff to a "t".
This is a look inside. I got the tablets at Walmart. I think they were 3/.99cents. I punched out the flowers with the new marvy flower punches (blue punch) and put a gemstone in the middle. The tablets are held with a hairband. You get like 50 of them for 2.00.
This is a look at what it looks like when you open the flap... he even made a section to hold a pen! I will have Ken do a tutorial sometime this week on how to make it, but he says, it's really easy and fast. My husband is also very creative and has made a few cards for the store and our asian classes, so hopefully he will teach a class or two during the summertime. I'm wondering if any of you would take the opportunity to take his class if he were to accept the challenge? I think it would be fun! I'll even have him make his famous almond roca to share with the class (recipe is from our sister in law). Go Ken!
KEN!!!! These are fabulous! Your pen holder is ingenious! Stephanie, you should sign him up to teach classes - I know your customers would LOVE it!
Posted by: Linda | April 22, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Woohoooo.......Ken is such a GREAT guy!! He really is Super Man (hey, where's his cape???). His ideas are so clever & cool...sign me up for whatever classes he's willing to teach - I really want to see that Panda Card.... Oh, and when will he be finishing those wooden slotted card holders? My b-day has come and gone!!
Posted by: Kathy K. | April 22, 2008 at 08:36 AM
I think those are great!! I would take his class if I didn't live so far away!! Maybe you& your honey should do online classes!! I love your stuff!
Posted by: kim lenhart | April 22, 2008 at 09:50 AM
I want to know how to make this notepads. They are so cute. Ken really is a talented guy!! Yes, as Kathy said I'd like to see the Panda card too. I would love to take whatever classes he'd be willing to teach. So sign me up too!! Almond Roca !!! my favorite candy!!!
Posted by: Betty | April 22, 2008 at 02:00 PM
OMG! I'm so there if Ken teaches a class! He is so creative! We can definately use some engineering in the paper industry, huh!!
Posted by: Missy | April 22, 2008 at 05:04 PM
I think Ken should definetly teach a class! I would take it...and Michael may too! :)
Posted by: Snowda | April 23, 2008 at 11:38 AM
These are great and if your store wasn't so far from New York I would certainly want to take classes from him and you.
Posted by: Connie Heitner | April 23, 2008 at 03:47 PM
What a great hubby! I can't wait to get the 81/2 x 11 carstock from Amuse. And this is an excellent idea for work gifts and craft fairs, and my desk, and well everywhere. I really like that is closes with a pen inside.
Posted by: Diana | April 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Would love a tutorial on this-what great gifts!
Posted by: Tara | April 30, 2008 at 01:00 PM