12 Cards Of Christmas – Day 11

Today I just wanted to show you some hand-made gift ideas. Stamping on Candles. You don’t need to make them specifically Christmas related, perhaps just use their favourite colour, something to suit their home decor, or a theme that they like. Wrap it up in some clear cellophane, add some co-ordinating ribbon and you’re ready to go!

ENJOY

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12 Cards Of Christmas – Day 9

I had planned to show you how to make this as part of DAY 5’s CARD HERE, but ran out of time, So it gets its own day, TODAY!
These are called Sunny Boy containers here in Australia, but others may know them as Sour Cream container. And here’s to make one!

I am using a 6 inch x 6 inch, approximately 15cm x 15cm square of transparency. You can get this from your local office supplies shop, look for overhead projector film. You can also use paper, or cardstock. I’m using a transparency sheet so that it matched the card I made on day 5.

I’m going to be embossing on the sheet, and I cant stress enough……. you will need to use an embossing buddy (Stampin Up sells them) to wipe over your sheet. This will stop any static, and stop any stray bits of embossing powder from sticking to your sheet.
Next, take your Versamark ink and stamp the images you want on it. I’m using images from the Snow Swirled set. You can barely see them, but they’re there. Now, I’m also going to use Dazzling Diamonds, so I’ll be using the Heat and Stick Powder first.
My preference, and this is just personal preference….do what works for you…..Since my whole sheet has some ink on it, I like to pour a decent line of the embossing powder, in this case Heat and Stick Powder, across the top of the page. Then tilt my sheet and let the powder fall downwards. I find I get a good coverage this way. you can always touch up the small bits that get missed.
Once the whole sheet is covered, in your powder, make sure you heat gun is plugged in….I find that handy (note to self). Because you need to only JUST melt the heat and stick powder and get the Dazzling Diamonds on to it pretty quick, I like to work in sections. You can see in the photo below, that I have heated, until just melted, the top right hand corner area. Then I put the dazzling Diamonds just on that corner and brush off the excess (keeping it away from the other un-melted sections. You might find just doing half a sheet at a time easier, find your rhythm. Continue to heat, melt, glitter-ise and set until all the sheet is done.

I use my brush from the Powder Pals to brush off any extra glitter. At which point my husband gives me that look of ‘you’ve got glitter on your face AGAIN’!
OK, and that’s all there is to embossing on Acetate. I also tried using the Supernova Glitter on it, and it looks even better than the Dazzling Diamonds I think. Just that burst of colour, does it for me.

OK, now for the assembly of the container. You will need to use Sticky Strip or VERY heavy duty double sided tape. Regular double sided tape just wont cut it I’m afraid. You will want to add it to 3 sides only, trying to keep as close to the edge as possible.
Next, remove 2 of the backings from the Sticky strip, making sure one of them is the one that is opposite the side that doesn’t have any adhesive. Make an L shape with the adhesive. You could remove all the backing at this stage, but It makes it easier to fill the container later if you don’t.
Now, you need to roll you sheet, so that the side that doesn’t have any adhesive, meets the opposite side that does. Think of it this way, its going to look like a toilet roll (but only for a few seconds).
Now with your toilet roll, I mean cylinder, squeeze the end with adhesive together to form a seal.
This is the point that you will want to add your goodies, I’m using ‘Colombines’, my favourite lolly/candy to eat at Christmas time (even though they are available all year round). Once they are in, you can seal your other end. Just make sure that when you are sealing the end, that you seal it in the opposite direction to the other end. This is what gives it it’s unique shape.

Decorate as you like. To this one I’ve added ribbon to each end, and a Christmas tag care of the Curly Label Punch Bundle available in the Australian/NZ Catalogue.
**NOTE: You can choose to have the embossed glitter on the outside or the inside of the container. If you want the glitter on the outside, make sure you add your adhesive to the non embossed side. Just be aware that the glitter can flake off transparency, so if your goodies are unwrapped, like M&M’s or similar, I would keep the embossing on the outside.

**ANOTHER NOTE: If you are in a hotter area, like me in the southern hemisphere at the moment, if you choose to use transparency to make one of these, I suggest making it just before you go, as the heat does tend to open up the seals. alternatively, you might like to add some brads, eyelets or stitching to keep the seals closed for longer.

ENJOY!

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12 Cards Of Christmas – Day 4

Technically today is not a card, but it does match yesterday’s card……that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!

Today I’ll be showing you how to make THIS.
So you ask…is it a bag, or is it a box? My reply…..Its a bag in a box! And here’s how to make one for your self.

Take a piece of cardstock that measures 11.5cm x 11.5cm (4.5 inches x 4.5 inches). You need to score 2.5cm (1 inch) in from all sides. Then make a score line from each corner to the intersecting score lines you just made. (See picture below)

Next, fold all score line in towards each other and fold the corners inwards. Pretty easy so far….
Now you need to use some Sticky Strip (very strong double sided tape sold by Stampin Up) and add some to the inside of the corner sections and also somewhere on the outside of the corner points so that you can tap it to the inside of the box
See that back corner, that’s what we are trying to do.
This is what it should look like when you have stick all the corners down.
Ok, now you need to cut a piece of double sided patterned paper to 28cm x 14cm (11 inches x 5.5 inches) Add Sticky Strip to one of the long sides and one of the short sides. Make sure you add the Sticky strip to the side you want facing the inside. Remove the backing from the long side, but leave the short side for now.
Now we start putting it all together. Start by sticking your paper to the middle of one of the sides of the box. It doesn’t matter which side you start with.
Then wrap the paper around the bottom of the box until you get to last side before meeting the start of the paper. You now need to remove the backing from the short side of the paper.
and continue wrapping until the edges meet. Carefully seal the 2 ends of paper together.
And VOILA…..its starting to take shape. Are you all with me so far?
Next, punch out 2 round tabs, in a colour that matches your paper, and fold them in half. Use your Crop-a-Dile or a hole punch to make a hole towards the square end of the tabs (once they have been folded). Also…imagine…..because I forgot to add the photo…..that you have cut a strip of paper approx 2.5cm x 28cm (1 inch x 11 inches) to wrap around the bottom of your box, or is it a bag……ANYWAY
I used my Eyelet Border punch to make it interesting, you could do scallops, or tear you paper, or just leave it as a straight edge, its up to you. Start wrapping the from the point where the paper meets. This will make sure the end/seams of teh paper and the seams of the border are at the same place.Next, add some more sticky strip to the insides of your Tabs and stock them on, one on each side.

Thread some ribbon through the holes, and there you have it……a BOX in a BAG, or is it a BAG in a BOX? You decide!

I will be moving away from the red and green colours soon, just incase you were getting sick of them already

ENJOY!

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Summer Mini Blog Hop Is HERE

Welcome to the Stampers Anonymous Stampin Up blog tour! You may have just come from Robyn Irvings blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry … you can make the complete circuit just by following the links at the end of each post. There are 14 stops along the way and we hope you will visit each one to see the gorgeous creations we have to show you!

We will be showcasing the beautiful new products in the Summer Mini, available to you from December 1^st. At the end of each post there will be a link to take you to the next stop on the tour. Feel free to “share the love” and leave a comment! So sit back, relax and enjoy!

My first card uses the new ‘I {Heart} Hearts‘ stamp set and also the new button colours on offer, Playground. I love that this set co-ordinates with both heart punches Stampin Up already have available. Make for a really simple and quick card

The next card makes use of the new ‘Butterfly Prints‘ and the new co-ordinating Butterfly Punch. I love butterflies and glitter, so this card was fun to make.

To add a bit more texture, I used the flourish from the Season Of Joy set, and used my paper piercer to add holes where the dots were. Just a small detail that add just the right amount of interest.

Now this card uses the Like-O-Meter single stamp. This is a great stamp becuase you can use it to connvey at least 9 different messages. I have decided to go with ‘I’d marry you again’ sentiment, but if there isn’t a greeting on there that doesnt suit (I find it hard to belive though lol) you could use your markers to colour the messages, omit one of them, and fill in your own personalised message. This is a card to make for someone who perhaps just doesnt quite get the hint 🙂



and FINALLY, my last project I want to share with you is the new Sweet Treat Cups, Something Sweet stamp set and the new BIG 1 3/4 inch Circle Punch. This is going to be a set that I’m going to have lots of fun with. Instead of using the co-ordinating stamp set, I’ve used the Pick a Petal set to create a flower. So many possibilities with these cups. You could run with this idea, but on a smaller scale, to use a name place tags, or baby shower decorations, favours, anything really.

Well, that’s all from me. Now you’re off to enjoy the wonderful creations of RUTH BISHOP http://ruthbishop.blogspot.com/ Thanks for stopping by!

PS. For my regulars, or anyone else who would like to stop by, I will be starting my 12 Cards of Christmas tomorrow. The next 12 days will be all about Christmas!

Supplies:

{I Heart} Heart Card:

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Basic Black, Sahara Sand

Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White

Stamp Set: I {Heart} Hearts, Sweet Little Sentiments

Punches: Large Oval, Heart to heart

Other: Tempting Turquiose Button (From the Playground set), Hemp Twine, Dimensionals, Pink Flamingo DSP, Raspberry Tart DSP

Butterfly Card:

Ink: Summer Sun, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, Versamark

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron

Stamp Set, Butterfly Prints, Season Of Joy

Punches: Butterfly, Wide Oval, Eyelet Border

Other: Pink Flamingo DSP, Heat & Stick Powder, Dazz;ling Diamonds, Clear embossing powder, Very Vanilla Grosgrain ribbon, Riding Hood Red Button (from the Boquet set), Dimensionals

Like-O-Meter Card

Ink: Basic Black, Going Gray, Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red

Cardstock:Basic Black, Going Gray, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla

Stamp Set: Like-O-Meter, Polka Dot

Punches: Eyelet Border, Heart to Heart

Other: Riding Hood Red Ribbon

Flower

Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Old Olive, Certainly Celery

Cardstock: Whisper White, So Saffron

Stamp Set: Pick a Petal, Something Sweet

Punches: 1 3/4″ Circle

Other: Sweet Treat Cups, Dotto, Dazzling Diamonds, Wooden Skewer (non Stampin Up

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Samples

Want to know what we are making for my class on October 2nd? You’ll have the opportunity to make a double slider card and treat box. We will be using the paper from the Raspberry Tart DSP, and the co-ordinating stamp set, Three Little Words.

I’ll also give you some great little tips including how to simply colour flowers as well as stamping on cellophane bags.

Date: October 2, 2009
Time: 10am Start
Cost: $15.00

You can EMAIL ME to confirm your spot! I’ll be waiting 🙂

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A Late Monochromatic Monday

So, does anyone remember THESE cards? Someone should have yelled out that I forgot the wallet I made! So anyway, this is the quick wallet I made, and when I find the link to the template I used, will update the post for you.

I wanted to keep the design similar to the cards, so I just made it the same with a few extras like the glitter and the greeting in a cut out shape.

This is inside. You can’t see it that well but the cards are inside their own little box.

And this is the back, the small flap holds it all closed.

ENJOY

Supplies:

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Bali Breeze

Ink: Bali Breeze, Versamark

Stamp Set: Great Friend, Baroque Motifs

Punches: Corner Rounder, Word Window Punch

Other: Dazzling Diamonds, Heat & Stick Powder, Bali Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge Daubers

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Paper Flower Tutorial

Want to make these? Keep reading for the tutorial

My last paper flower tutorial seemed to be pretty popular, so I have found another one for you to try. This one is a bit more involved, but still really easy.

You will need a piece of double sided patterned paper that measures 10cm x 10cm (4 inch x 4 inch). Make sure that side that you predominately want showing is facing down. This can be made with any size paper to change the size of the flower, as long as it its a perfect square.

Next you want to fold the paper diagonally in half to make a triangle

Take one corner and fold it to the top of the triangle, and then do the same to the other corner. It will make a diamond shape.

Fold the left side of the ‘diamond’ towards the bottom left edge, the do the same for the right side.

Now this is the slightly tricky bit, but once you’ve done it the first time, you’ll be right. You need to fold one side back up to make the ‘diamond’ shape again (first picture) and open it up (second picture). I found sticking my finger in there helped open it easier (sorry about the blurry photo). Do this to both sides.

Once it’s open, you need to flatten it out so it looks like a kite. Again, both sides need to be done.

Fold back both tips of the ‘kites’

and fold the ‘kites’ in half

From here you will need to add some strong adhesive to one side (I have used Stampin Up’s Sticky Strip)

The curl the edges around to meet each other. And that’s one petal done. You will need another 4 petals to make a complete flower

ASSEMBLY

Once you have made the other 4 petals, add some more Sticky Strip to on side of one side of one petal and stick another petal to it.

Then continue to add Sticky Strip and petals until all are attached

And that my people is a beautiful flower! Just think of the lovely flower arrangement you could create.

I have used the same patterned paper from my last post,the Haiku Pack. Remember that this month Stampin Up are offering a Buy 3, Get 1 pack free for selected Designer Patterned Paper packs. Its only available this month and a great way to make a whole lot of these flowers. CLICK HERE to see the details. If you woul like to order any Patterned Paper, or any other Stampin Up products you can EMAIL ME at any time

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A Great Mothers Day Gift

There’s nothing that says ‘I Love You Mum’ more than a home made gift. My home made gifts have ‘developed’ over the years, and I can hear my mum saying thank goodness. Unfortunately, my mum lives in another state, so what I’m showing you today wont make it to her doorstep.

This basket is great because you could fill it with HOMEMADE gifts. I have found chocolates to be a big winner!

I made a co-ordinating card with the left over scrap from making the basket. A very easy and quick project to make.

If you would like to make this basket and card, why not get a group of friends together and I can come and teach this to you. Or, if you prefer, you can get together at my home. The cost of this class is $20 per person which includes everything except the flowers and pearls (which are from the Pretties Kit) The Pretties kit can be pre-purchased prior to the class. You can choose what set of papers and colours you want to work with. EMAIL ME NOW for more details

Don’t forget about the Patterned Paper promotion this month, Buy 3 packs, get one FREE. The paper I have used is from the Raspberry Tart pack. EMAIL ME to order you Patterned Paper today

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It’s Beginning To Look Alot Like Easter

It’ s only a few more sleeps til the Easter Bunny comes to visit. I’ve got a few ideas for you for this Easter Season. First is a cute little pyramid box to hold those little Easter eggs. Perfect gifts for teachers, friends, neighbours etc. Easy to make, and looks really cute.

I’ve used some of the great new Designer Series Paper – Morning Sunshine, and I couldn’t go past ‘Chocolate Chip’ cardstock.

Supplies

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip

Paper: DSP Morning Sunshine

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8 Circle Punch
Other: Jumbo Pewter Eyelets, Crop-a-dile, Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, SNAIL

and not forgetting Cadbury Caramello Eggs lol

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Want To Win This?

This is a cute little purse that I demonstrated at a workshop last weekend, and I want to give you the opportunity to get the supplies to make one of your own!

So how do you get yourself one of these? I need a little help from YOU. This blog is quite new, and I would like to know what you think of it and what you would like to see in the future. Would you like to see more tutorials, more stamping, more scrapbooking, more tips and helpful hints, storage ideas, video posts, reviews, competitions? I want to know! Leave your comments on this post to be in the running the pack. Posts will be accepted until Friday March 6, 2009. Please check back during that weekend for the announcement of the winner.

~The pack will include all the instructions and paper supplies to make the purse. I demonstrated it with the ‘Afternoon Tea’ range, so the pack you will receive will have the same colour scheme but may be different patterns from one displayed~

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