Curley's Crafts and Creations

I made 4 all by myself, and helped make the other two.

To make one, the first thing you need is a piece of metal, a cookie sheet will work. I have mine 11x14 once the sides are bent so you don't cut yourself. (I have an in with Dad working with sheetmetal)

Then you decide on the paper. I chose 3 that went together. One striped for the middle, then one for the top and one for the 25. You don't have to do this, you could just chose two that go well together and just use solid for the 25. I use the glue dots to put the paper on. Then I get some ribbon that goes with the paper, and using the mini glue dots put that on. (You can use whatever paper you like)

I cut out all the lettering, squares and extras with the cricut. You don't have to do this. You can find ready stuff at stores and just use them. I then glue on the words and squares, then I figure out what I want to use for the count down part. It can be pictures off the internet, stickers from a store, etc that you find and like, or if you have a cricut like I do, cut out stuff and used that. Also, there is wood cutouts bought from a store (roberts) that can be purchased and used. I put little magnets on the back of the countdowns and now it is done. I bought my magnets on ebay. I was able to find 100 magnets between 5 to 6 dollars plus shipping, which got here in about a week. I put the magnets on with mini glue dots. You can also use hot glue, or try a glue stick. There is also double sided tape. Whatever you fancy for scrapbooking/cardmaking should work.

(If you don't understand or need clarification just let me know, or if you want to get with me to make one also let me know and I will see if we can schedule a time to do it.)