Note Card Box

 After being asked to show how to make different styles of boxes, I then created a box to hold our Note Cards and envelopes.

The box was decorated using the Dandy Garden DSP. I managed to get 3 items out of one piece of 6" x 6" DSP. I cut 1^1/2" off the bottom and then cut the remainder in half. One half I decorated the lid of the box the other half went on the front of a note card. The 1^1/2" strip was cut in half and adheared top and bottom to another note card. I then added the sentiment strip in the centre.

BOX BASE - Start with a 9^3/8”x 7^7/8” piece of card.
1. Box Base - Start with a 9^3/8”x 7^7/8” piece of card. 

 2. On the long side score at 1”, 2” , 7^3/8”, 8^3/8”, 

 3. Turn to short side and score 1”,2”, 5^7/8”, 6^7/8” 

4. Cut up each corner to the second score line, you will be cutting a L shape out of each corner, leaving a tab. 

5. Fold on all the score lines, to make a crisp edge and assemble by tucking the corner tabs in and folding the edges over the tab. Repeat this on each edge, the tabs tucked in on each side. 

 6. BOX TOP - Start with a 9^1/2”x 8” piece of card. On the long side, score at 1”, 2”, 7^1/2”, 8^1/2”, Turn to short side and score 1”,2”, 6”, 7” Follow the cutting and folding instructions for the box base assembly. Decorate as desired.

 

 We're now into February, so that means Sale A Bration will be ending at the end of this month. So take advantage of this time and add to your card stash.

There is always plenty of reasons to stamp cards for friends, neighbours, co‑workers, and anyone you know who could use a little cheering up and encouragement. We recommend keeping your stamping simple. That way you will have tons of cards to give away in no time!

In fact, if you CASE (Copy and Share Everything) the cards you see here, you’ll be halfway there! Interest has been added to these easy‑to‑make cards in three ways: 

Adhere Oh So Ombre Designer Series Paper strips at different angles for the You Did It card and stamped directly on this same Designer Series Paper with the Cue the Confetti and Whale Done cards.

You can come up with other ideas by checking social media boards or by thumbing through the catalogue.

So don’t wait! Take advantage of this fabulous Sale‑A‑Bration offering, and don’t delay, shop online now! 

Last Weeks class

I just got reminded that I did not post last weeks cards that we created in our Wednesday and Friday classes. Sorry for those that have been hanging out for them. I got a little distracted with family things and I must say exciting things. We have been planning a trip to Canada and dates have now been set, yay!!

So here are the cards that I neglected to show you. The first one we embossed and then used an Aqua painter to colour a few of the raised petals. the Swirly embellishment was trimmed and we will use it on another card.

Stamping as a background on the base card makes a very easy background don't you think?

I know this is a very old stamp set, but I still love it and felt it deserved to be played with.

I don't think I showed the cards we made for the previous class either, oops. Here they are.

Dragonfly Dreams

Oh how lovely is this set. Check out this versatile occasions catalogue bundle to create a detailed, artistic look or give your projects more of a graphic, abstract feel. If you buy the coordinating Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Set and the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies in a bundle you’ll save 10% add another item to your order and you will qualify for a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

I'd love to show you what else you can make using other products with this gorgeous set. Take a look as our Stampin' Up! trainer, Carrie, showcases the versatile Inside the Lines Specialty Designer Series Paper. This exclusive 12" x 12" paper is only available when you make a qualifying purchase during Stampin' Up!'s annual Sale-A-Bration event.

Our Catalogue stroll is over

Well we are at the end of our stroll through the Occasionals Catalogue, I hope I have given you some inspiration. If I have I would love to hear how, leave me a message and tell me what you liked.

We are now into March so that means only a few weeks till the end of Sale a Bration and FREE products.

Let me show you again some of the FREE products.

 

I have a few days and evenings free if you are wanting to hold a workshop. Gather a few of your friends or family members together and have a bit of craft time. Email me or call me to discuss times.

Occasionals Showcase - Day 6

Love You Sew host set

The sentiments and images in the Love You Sew host set are perfect for making cards and other projects to share with the crafters you love!

This set is only available for someone that hosts a workshop and whose sales reach $250.

 

This card was made with the Love You Sew host set, which you can earn with a qualifying order. Contact me today to find out more!

Occasionals Showcase - Day 5

Timeless Textures stamp set

We love the background on this card created with the Timeless Textures stamp set from the 2016 Occasions Catalogue!

Doesn't the Timeless Textures stamp set work wonderfully with the Expressions Natural Elements.

Do you want to tizzy up a little gift box? This stamp set is perfect.

Occasionals Showcase - Day 4

Bloomin’ Hearts Thinlits Dies

If you are anything like me you will fall in love with intricate, lasered-look hearts. They’re so easy to make when you use the Bloomin’ Hearts Thinlits Dies and the Big Shot—no scissors required.

This set has the right mix of images and sentiments for all the people in your life, from family and friends to your one-and-only.
 

Occasionals Showcase - Day 3

The Grateful Bunch Bundle

I'm excited about this bundle. I love punches, don't you?

The Grateful Bunch bundle is perfect for creating lovely collaged cards like this one.

Create fun little picture holders with a strip of DSP around a spool, a clip and some fun stamping using the Grateful Bunch stamp set and coordinating punch.

Add a hint of lace and tell that someone special that, they are loved.

Occasionals Showcase - Day 2

You're So Lovely card kit
Not enough time to think of a design, maybe you are so busy you have lost your mojo. Don't worry Stampin' Up! has you covered...

Make gorgeous cards, tags, or bags with the You're So Lovely card kit, you can mix and match colours and pieces to create the look you want, we’ll show you the basic steps.
This kit makes 12 cards and 12 bags with tags. 

These cards below feature images from the You're So Lovely stamp set that coordinate with the kit. Both from the 2016 Occasions Catalogue and the What I Love stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

Occasionals Showcase - Day 1

Botanical Gardens designer series paper

Don't miss the Botanical Gardens designer series paper and coordinating washi tape from the Occasions Catalogue!

 

The sentiment on the card below is from the Botanicals For You stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

 

With these Framelits you can create die-cut blooms and leaves in seconds. 

 

Occasionals Catalogue showcase

In no time at all the Occasionals Catalogue will be gone and so will most of the beautiful products from it. So to make it easy for you and maybe give you some inspiration, I am going to showcase something from it for the next week. Remember that if you do purchase any of these products during Sale a Bration and your order is $90 or more then you qualify for a free product from the Sale a Bration Brochure.

First for the week is the Birthday Bouquet suite featuring the Birthday Blooms stamp set The Birthday Bouquet suite of products are perfect for creating beautiful birthday cards for those you love.

Why use boring paper clips when you can have these instead? These fun bow-shaped paper clips go on anything you want—accent a card, clip a journaling card to a scrapbook page. Or just use it to hold papers together.

Some embellishments add dimension, but these Honeycomb Embellishments add DIMENSION in a big way. They start out flat and open up to a plump half-sphere; just peel and stick. Add them to your projects for the win!

Project Life

Memory keeping is a lot like exercise: we all want to see results, but it’s a challenge putting in the time and effort. However, while there’s still no magic pill to give us that perfect body, there is a great solution to make memory keeping much simpler...Project Life!

 Project Life is a great memory-keeping solution that makes it easy to record everything from simple everyday activities to once-in-a-lifetime experiences all year long. All you need to get started is an album, photo pocket pages, a card collection—and some photos, of course!

There are no complicated layouts to design, just slip your pictures into photo pocket pages and add cards from a card collection to quickly create fun, colourful layouts. If you’ve never tried Project Life, you’re missing a great opportunity for easily capturing your memories.

If you need an introduction, then get started with some basics. The Memories in the Making Project Life Card Collection (140573) and Accessory Pack (140574) are a perfect way. I encourage you to get started, since they work well for any season.

Want to do a class? 

Come see how Project Life is the easiest way to preserve your memories. All you need are your photos, an album, page protectors and a card collection. ’ I encourage you to finally do something with all those pictures you have stuck on your smart phone or laptop or tucked away in shoe boxes.

Just For You

Have you been enjoying all the yummy products from the new catalogue? I love this time of year with all the FREE goodies. Isn't this a gorgeous card? This stamp set is FREE if you purchase $90 worth of product.

I can see you are excited about these new products. Why don’t you gather some of your friends and let’s do some stamping? You can earn free products for any purchases made the night of the gathering.

Maybe you would like to create this card as your make and take. Call or email me to book in a workshop.

Stamp a Stack Class extended

I've been asked to make some more days available for this class. So the Stamp a Stack Christmas Card class has been extended. Here is what we have been making over the last few classes. You will make 3each of these designs.  12 cards is a good start to getting ready for Christmas.

Class details..
Wednesday 16th September 10am - 12 noon
Wednesday 23rd September 10am - 12 noon
Cost: $25

Please bring your basic tools.
RSVP is important so that I can make up the kits