Now I can show you these little books I made as gifts for some of my stampin’ buddies at convention. I had grand plans for the gifts I wanted to make, but with 3 days to go and just finishing my swaps off – time was against me!
I created these little covers for the post-it notes. I’ll give you the dimensions below. Here they all are.
Here is a close-up of 2 of them.
I added their initials on the front. Some I used the scallop circle punch and others I used one of the tags from the BIG SHOT ‘Lots of Tags’ die. The leaves are punched out with the 2-step Bird Punch. I embossed the initials. I didn’t want it just flat silver embossing, I wanted some bling to it. I added the silver EP with the Heat and Stick and embossed, and then added Dazzling Diamonds to it before it set. Then I heated it again. Not sure if it was the right way about it, but it did have a bit of sparkle to it! Don’t know if you can see that in the photo though????
Do you want to see inside????
Just a little Freddo Frog to keep their energy up over the weekend.
Here are the dimensions for the cover.
Cut card 24.5cmx9cm. Score card at 8, 10, 18.5 and 20.5cm. Fold on score lines. The short flap folds over and tucks under the tag or scallop circle that I added the front to secure it shut. I made the cover a little deeper to fit the Freddo in. I added various pieces of DSP to coordinate with the card that I used. A great way to use up those small pieces of DSP!!!
So there is a quick project for you to whip up. I have another project to show you from convention too. I’ll save that till next time.
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Here are my projects to show you today. I am using the beautiful Cottage Garden DSP and Stamp Set and the Circle Scissors.
Firstly, I want to show you this cute Circle pocket. This was one of the projects we made at my Autumn Mini Launch last weekend. I found this idea some time back and stored it in the back of the vault to use sometime. I can’t remember where I first saw it.
With the Circle Scissors it makes life so much easier. I cut a 14cm circle with the circle scissors from Old Olive cardstock. Score it across at 4cm, this is your bottom score line.
Turn the circle 1/4 turn and score it at 2.5cm and 11.5cm. When scoring these lines, check the bottom score line is horizontal or you will have a crooked pocket!!!
Scoring the circle at 4cm.
1/4 turn, score at 2.5cm and then along at 11.5cm.
Turn the circle over and stamp the side sections as desired. Turn back over and fold up on the score lines. Place snail adhesive or sticky strip on the bottom flap before folding up.
Decorate as desired. I added a belly band using the Rich Razzleberry cardstock and Cottage Garden DSP. I stamped the flowers from the Cottage Garden set. This is a great 2-step stamp set. First I stamped the solid image in Orchid Opulence and then the outline in Rich Razzleberry. I did this twice, cut them out and layered them up. I added some Dazzling Diamonds with the 2-way glue and mounted it with Dimensionals.
I made up a quick Love Note size card to fit. I used the other gorgeous images from the Cottage Garden set, and the text from ‘Short and Sweet’.
My next project is a circle bag. I first came across these here on Kim’s blog. I was so amazed how small they were though when I made one up. They are about 11cm or 4 1/4″ high. They are so cute!!
Cut 2 x 14cm circles with your Circle Scissors. I used the gorgeous Cottage Garden DSP. Cut off 2cm from the bottom of each circle. Before any assembling, punch a circle from the top of the circles to create your handles. (Believe me it is sooooo much easier to do this first. I learnt the first time!). I used the 1 1/4″ circle punch. I also punched out 2 circles with the 1 1/4″ circle punch from Old Olive cardstock and punched around these with the scallop circle punch.
Here is what you should have.
Kim used a lunch sack inside her bag, but I didn’t have any so I created a box.
Cut cardstock 17cmx12cm. On the 17cm side scored at 4cm and 13cm. On the 12cm side score at 4cm and 8cm. On opposite sides cut up to the score line. This is how it should look.
Add adhesive to the flaps and fold up. To adhere your circle pieces on, place Sticky Strip to the long sides of the box. Do one side at a time. Place the circle down with right side down and line up the bottom edge of the box with the bottom edge of the circle, and adhere. It is so much easier doing it this way than lining up the circle onto the box. Turn over the box and repeat on the other side. Add your handles and tie up with a bow. I used some 5/8″ Old Olive Grosgrain.I added a tag using the Big Shot ‘Lots of Tags’ Die. I sponged around the edge with Rich Razzleberry and stamped the greeting and flower from ‘Short and ‘Sweet’.
PS. In my rush to get this out I forgot to show you the finished bag. DOH!!!
Here you go!
The cute little circle bag, with the Big Shot Tag from 'Lots of Tags'
Side view of the bag!
There you go! I hope you enjoyed these creations. It might be time to stock up on the drink and chocolate before you move on with your Blog Hop journey. You could be a while! You will now move on to Juliette’s blog. Don’t forget as you visit each blog to leave a comment. Then email Sharlene at stampwithsharlene@hotmail.com to be in the draw for some blog candy.
I’ve been a bad blogger this week! Sorry about that. I have been very busy creating, but they are for upcoming classes so I can’t show you them yet. I just realised though that I hadn’t shown you this card. On our team forum we had a challenge last month. To make a card with purple, blue and green AND to have butterflies and bling! How to combine all that on a card????
I wasn’t sure where to start. I had borrowed the “Priceless” set and wanted to use that, and I have been wanting to try a triple panel card too. So, I played around with that.
Here is a close up of the BLING!!
I used Bashful Blue, Lavender Lace and Certainly Celery. I don’t usually use the Soft Subtles colours but I liked these together.
Ink: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Lavender Lace. (Ink pad and markers).
Other: Corner Rounder Punch, 1 1/4″ square punch (notches on the end of the text), 2 way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Sponge, mounting tape, Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon.
Here are the dimensions for the panels so you can make one up yourself. I apologise in advance for the “exactness” of the measurements. I like to have a 2mm border around my card edges, so working down from the base card it can get a bit “precise”. You change it to how you like.
Base Card: 29.6cmx10.5cm (Australian standard card size), scored at 14.8cm. (Lavender Lace)
Mat: 14.4cmx10.1cm (Bashful Blue)
2nd Mat: 14cmx9.7cm (Certainly Celery)
Panel Card: 13.2cmx9.3cm (Whisper White). Stamp image first before cutting. Cut card at 4.4cm and 8.8cm.
Got all that!!! Why don’t you try one yourself! I’m off to do more creating.
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The other day I showed you some cards I made by making paper casts of some stamps. I have put together a tutorial to show you how it is done.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Stamp of choice
Large brush (stippling brush is best)
2 tissues (2 ply) torn into quarters (8 squares)
glue/water mix (1 part white glue [like PVA ] , 3 parts water)
STEP ONE
Place 1 square of tissue on upturned stamp. Using brush apply some glue mix to the tissue. Dab the brush up and down ( Don’t brush) to cover the whole stamp. Continue dabbing the glue mix on to soak the tissue. Ensure you get the glue mix in all the grooves and around the edges.
STEP TWO
Continue applying all the squares of tissue. If the tissue tears don’t worry just continue applying the glue and tissue.
STEP THREE
Carefully pick up the tissue and stamp. Turn the stamp upside down and place on a plate or board. Press down gently on the stamp to help shape the tissue. Gently remove the stamp. Leave the cast image for some time to dry. It may take overnight. Make sure it is completely dry.
STEP FOUR
Once dry cut around the image. You may wish to just carefully tear around it. Apply SU pastels or chalks to the image. If pastels fall in areas you don’t want, don’t rub but blow them off. Use an eraser gently to remove any parts you are not happy with.
STEP FIVE
Create your card.
Card: Rose Red, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Old Olive,
Other: Stampin’ Pastels – Rose Red, Dimensionals, Corner Rounder.
Here is a card I made using the swirls from ‘Baroque Motifs’ set. You get like a reverse image. I’m not completely happy with the final result, but it shows you what you can do.
Why don’t you have a go! Send me a copy of your card or a link so we can see what you have done. Have fun!!!
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