Just thought I'd share with you a Christmas Gift set we did recently at an in-home workshop with some of my customers:
And a close-up of the box:
It's a great little set and so easy to do and can be modified to suit any occasion. If you're interested in having your own in-home workshop and making this set, contact me for more info
It is the 1st Anniversary of The CASE Study Challenge blog and to celebrate, the challenge this month is to CASE a card from one of their fabulous Design Team members. I have chosen to CASE a card from the awesome Teneale Williams.
This is her card:
And this is what I have come up with for my entry:
I adore Teneales' work and I simply love the 'Because I Care' stamp set, so I have used the same stamp set and the same papers as Teneale has done. I have also pretty much stuck to the same layout as well (though I haven't used as many layers) but instead of a card, I have made an Easel Desktop Tidy/Calendar. At the end of the month, you just remove the current month on display and replace with the next month. The drawers can be filled with whatever you like!
Here is a view from the top:
I just love how Teneale uses lots of layering and gives her work a vintage feel - she is such a super-talented lady! Thank you Teneale for providing such inspiration for us all and allowing us to CASE your work!!
Ingredients Used:
Thanks for looking.
Here is a sneak peak of a mini album I've just finished:
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Isn't this a fabulous treat box!!!
This is one of the projects made from the last round of UStamp. I've used the Greenhouse Gala DSP and Early Espresso Cardstock to make my box and filled it with Ferroro Rocher (my fave chocolates!!).
The stamp set is from 'Afterthoughts', which is a Level 1 hostess gift and it has been layered on to a label made with the 'Lots Of Tags' sizzlets die. The clear window has been created using Stampin' Up!s Window Sheets. These window sheets (page 122 of the Idea Book & Catalogue) come in packs of 2 12x12 sheets (medium or thick) and can be used in cards and boxes and to create shapes and clear packages. You can also use them in your Bigshot too!
Have a big post for you today!! Just thought I'd share with you some projects we had on display at our Summer Mini Catalogue Launch yesterday:
The first is a layout I've CASE'd straight from the Summer Mini catty
I've used the Textured Impressions embossing folder, the large Scallop punch, the Specialty Designer Series Paper, The Floral Bigz Die and the Smooch Spritz to create this layout - all product from the mini catty. Other product used are Vintage Brads, Vintage Type rubons, OnBoard Alphabet Soup & twine.
The second layout is a Christmas layout created by Bev. (This one has been scraplifted from another demo but we can't remember who, so if you see this, please let us know so that we may give you credit!!)
(added note - have just found Melissa Davies was the original creator of this design - thank you for your inspiration Melissa!)
The Floral Bigz Die has also been used to create effect to create the floral embellishments on this LO. Bev has also used the Jolly Holiday DSP, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Sizzlets Little Leaves Die and and the Season Of Joy stamp set. Isn't it just beautiful??
So now we come to the cards and giftboxes we had on display - all of them including product from the Summer Mini:
This card uses the 'Aviary' stamp set. I've CASE'd this card from Teneale Williams - very talented lady!!
This card is CASE'd from the Summer Mini itself (front cover), once again using the Floral Bigz Die. I have also used the Vintage Trinkets, Friends Never Fade stamp set, Polka Dots embossing folder, Vintage Brads & Well Scripted stamp set.
This is a mini milk carton that can be filled up with lolies and given as a christmas present. How cute are these??
And here are some more - these ones are smaller in height and I've made a carry box for them to sit in. The large scallop circle & the Homemade stamp have been used on this project. Also have used the Elegant Soiree DSP and some of the yummy new crocheted lace
The next project is a little mini pizza box we made up to give as a present to everyone who came along to our Open House launch. That Floral Bigz Die is sure getting a workout!! the flower has been created by running through the Textured Impressions embossing folder, scrunching the flowers up, then layering together before securing with a brad. They have then been spritzed with Smooch spray.
This next card has been made using the Floral Bigz Die (yet again LOL!!) and the Newsprint DSP. I've pieced together some scraps of card & paper that have been run throught embossing folders first (Textured Impressions, Polka Dot and Finial Press) and then layered on to Confetti White cardstock. Twine has been wrapped around the centre of the card just to finish it off
The next project is a little giftbox. Sorry about the quality of the photo on this one! I've been learning new things about how to use my camera but this one didn't turn out too well!!
I've used the large scallop punch on this again and the Homemade stamp to create the tag. A little piece of lace ahs been gathered and attached underneath a heart from the I Heart Hearts stamp set. Early Espresso ribbon has been wrapped around the top flap which has been covered with DSP from the Greenhouse Gala range. A swirl from the Priceless stamp set has been stamped onto the front of the box.
And finally:
This is a teabag dispenser box created from a template by Time For Crafting. I didn't use the Floral BIgz Die to create this flower (What!!) Instead, I used the Fancy Flower punch. Once again I ran it through the Textured Impressions embossing folder. It has been covered in DSP from the Newsprint range and the lid has a little bit of lace wrapped around the outside. Cute huh!!
Well, that's it from me. Hope you enjoy and thanks for looking!
Splitcoast had a tutorial on creating a frame to put on cards. I thought it looked fabulous so had a go at creating one. This is what I came up with:
It's quite effective, isn't it?? I've been wanting to use "Dasher" in a card but didn't quite know what to do so this frame was the perfect opportunity to use him!! I've inked him up first with Versamark, then with Early Espresso ink. He has then been embossed with clear embossing powder - just to make him stand out a little bit more.
Card Recipe:
Happy Stamping!
Found a great tutorial over on Splitcoast for this card so thought I would try one out. You can fill the box on the left hand side with treats. Isn't it great? I've decided though that I would like ot put Lindt chocolates in mine but the treat box just isn't quite deep enough so I've re-worked the template to make it slightly larger. I'll upload it and show it to you once it is finished
I've made this one as a Christmas card but have used non-traditional colours. I do like the soft colours and it still looks Christmassy! You' can't really tell in the photo, but the images have been stmaped using shimmer paints mixed with the ink. It gives a softer look to the colour, along with a lovely shimmer. What do you think??
Card Recipe:
OK, as promised, here is the tutorial for the Christmas Gift Box:
Step 1:
For the box base, you will need a piece of cardstock measuring 20cm x 24.5cm. Score this piece at 4cm on each side. Fold in along all your score lines and burnish with a bone folder to get a nice crisp fold. Cut along the 24.5cm score line to the 20cm score line at each corner to form your tabs.
Step 2:
Turn the cardstock over and apply sticky strip to each of the four tabs.
Step 3:
Remove the backing from the sticky strip and adhere the tabs to the inside of your box as shown below:
Your finished base:
Step 4:
The top of the box is made in exactly the same way as the base but with different measurements. You will need a piece of cardstock measuring 21.75 cm x 17.5cm. Score at 2.5cm on all four sides. Fold in along your score lines and burnish the edges with a bone folder.. Cut along the 21.75cm score line to the 17.5cm score line to form your tabs.
Step 5:
Turn your cardstock over and apply sticky strip to all four tabs.
Step 6:
Adhere your tabs to the inside of your box lid, same as you did on the base. Voila! you are done - here is the finished box:
You are now ready to decorate your box as you wish! I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and found it easy to follow.
Happy creating!
I guess it's time to start giving some serious thought to making a start on Christmas cards. I just don't know where the year has gone!! This is my first design for this year:
I've made a set of four of these with a matching gift box. I have used the Contempo Christmas stamp set to stamp my images and sentiment. The images have then been punched out with the matching punch and layered onto the card base with dimensionals. Pearls have been adhered to the Cherry Cobbler bauble for a bit of added bling. Stampin' Up! have also got another stamp set called "Delightful Decorations" that has another four designs of christmas baubles that you could use to create this card (see page 25 of the 2011 catalogue). The DSP is called "Jolly Holiday"
This is a picture of the box:
This time I have also used the "Season Of Joy" stamp set as well as Contempo Christmas. Pearls have been added to the bauble again and silver twine (non SU) tied around the top. The base of the box is Crumb Cake and the top is made from Early Espresso. The box is super easy to make and can be used for all sorts of tings - not only for holding cards! I will post up a tutorial on how to make the box so keep and eye out for it!!
Recipe:
Just thought I would share with you a couple of the Make & Takes we made at Regionals last week:
Both items have been created using the 'Every Moment' stamp set from the new catalogue and because they are line stamps, they lend themselves very well to watercolouring ( which I love to do!!) The images here have been coloured with inkpads and an aqua painter. The spritzer tool has also been used with markers to give the spatter effect. Great fun!!
I love the little Fancy Favor box on the right - it has been made using the Fancy Favor die and the Bigshot
Enjoy!!
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