How To Make a Faux Bow

Yesterday I was asked by one of my lovely customers (Hi Bernie) how I made the bow on THIS CARD. So Bernie, this is how:

1. Cut a piece of ribbon. This one is about 12cm (4 -3/4″) long.

2. Next you need to add a little bit of adhesive to one end. I am using Glue Dots (Available from Stampin Up).

3. Next you need to join the ends together to make a complete circle.
4. Now take another piece of ribbon, this one is about 6cm (2- 1/2″). Stick the 2nd piece of ribbon on the middle of the join. I’ve used another Glue Dot for this.

5. Then you need to start wrapping it around to the other side (which will become the front)

6. Then on the back have another Glue Dot, or more adhesive to stick the other end to. (you could also do this at step 4)

7. Then chop off the excess and you’re done!

This is what the front looks like

and this is the back, that you would stick to your card/scrapbook page/project.

You can get as creative as you like, use 2 different colour ribbons, add a pearl or rhinestone to the centre, use 2 layers insted of 1. Let your imagination go wild!

ENJOY!

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Happy St Patricks Day – Part 2

Ok, now for the clover tutorial. Very easy!

You will need a scallop circle

then you need to make a fold at 5 scallops.

The flip the scallop circle

and fold it in half

unfold it, and then fold one half towards the centre

Do the same for the other side and that is it!

I made four of these and stuck it to the front of THIScard

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Monochromatic Mondays

A new segment on my blog is going to be Monochromatic Mondays. Basically I will share a project that uses one main colour.

Today’s effort is just a simple card using Pumpkin Pie from the Stampin‘ Up! range. I am using 3 new products in the Summer Mini Catalogue. The Scallop Edge Punch, the Scallop Square Punch and the Say It With Scallops stamp set. Love how everything co-ordinates!

This was a really quick card to put together and is perfect when you need a card on the run. I have also used the Pumpkin Pie Designer Print patterned paper, available in the 2008-2009 catalogue. Its all backed on Whisper White cardstock to give it a fresh clean look, which I love at the moment.

Over the next 2 weeks I will be focusing on a ‘Valentines’ theme. So check back during often, because I’m sure there will be lots going on, even a giveaway! Don’t miss it!

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Origami Box Tutorial

Be warned, this box is addictive! Once you make one, you want to make more, in lots of different sizes. As promised in my last post, this is the picture tutorial for the origami box I made at Melany’s workshop.

You need a square piece of paper. Any size you like. The one from I made at the workshop was 21cm squared. This one I am using a 6 inch x 6 inch square.

Step 1. You need to mark the middle of the paper. You can do this by either folding the paper in half, then folding it in half in the other direction (I did this at the workshop). Or you can measure out the centre and put a dot with a pencil which is what I did for this tutorial. Either one works fine.

Step 2. Fold all the corners into the middle point

Step 3. Fold one of the edges to the centre point

Step 4. Then fold the opposite edge to meet the other at the centre point

Step 5. Unfold the 2 edges and fold the remaining edges in the same way. Once you have done that, your paper should look like the second picture below.

Step 6. Fold out two (2) of the triangles

Step 7. Bring up two (2) of the long sides to make a ‘boat’

Step 8. On one end you need to bring the 2 points together. This part can be a bit tricky the first time.
Step 9. Fold the end over back into the box, and repeat for the other side.

and presto, you have a box!

For the lid you have 2 options. The first is to cut another piece of paper the exact same size as the base and fold exactly the same EXCEPT when you fold the edges together towards the centre, leave about half a centimetre from the centre (picture below). This need to be done on the four edges that fold horizontally to the centre. This will allow the box to be slightly bigger and fit over the base.

Or you can cut a piece of paper 1 centimetre square BIGGER than the base and fold EXACTLY the same. I just happened to have two 6 inch x 6 inch papers on hand, so i just left the half centimetre gap when I folded.

This is the finished product, very easy to decorate, and so simple to make. Let me know how you go with making an origami box. If you like, leave a link in the comments section so we can all have a look!

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
Cardstock: Whisper White (white band around box), Old Olive (Scallop Circle)
Paper: Bali Breeze Designer Paper
Punches: 1 3/8 Circle, 1 1/4 Circle, Scallop Circle

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A time for CARDS

I am not a ‘card’ person, I’m a scrapbooking person. But I know that cards are a whole lot quicker to make, especially for demonstrations. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t dislike cards, I love handmade cards. I wanted to make a set of ‘quick cards’ that I could re-make at anytime. This is what I came up with

For these cards I cut some patterned paper and adhered a scalloped edge. Punched out a scallop circle. Stamped an image on white cardstock and punched it out with the round circle punch and adhered it to the scallop circle. Added a dimensional to the back of the scallop circle and placed it on the card, and lastly stamped my greeting. I’m putting this into the ‘Under 5 Minute Project’ category.

REALLY simple to make. If I was organised enough I would have made a box or co-ordinating envelope for the set to go into, but we’ll save that for another day.

I really love the versatility of the Prints Designer Paper. You can find on page 137 in the 2008-2009 catalogue here. If you wold like to order some of this paper, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:
Cardstock:Whisper White, Real Red
Paper: Rose red Print Designer Paper
Stamps: Polka Dot Punches, Warm Words
Ink: Real Red
Other: Snail adhesive, Dimensionals
Punches: 1 3/8 Circle, Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge

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