Slider Box tutorial

I have a tutorial to share today.

I needed a gift box to hold some cash for

a 50th birthday this month

and I saw a tutorial for a slider box over on

Instagram. It was a much bigger box but

I loved the concept so I re-designed

to suit the size I needed.

The lady's name is Raushan_Willms.

It's a slider box.

So the one I made is just 3" x 3"

and I made it to match the pop up box

card I shared a while ago.

You can watch my tutorial here

Items used

Papers - DCWV

Stamps - Itty Bitty Birthdays (SU)

Dies - Spellbinders

Measurements needed to make one

Base card - 5" x 5" score at 1/2", 1", 4", 4 1/2" on both sides Heavy Paper for wrap - 7" x 3" Card for closure - 2" x 3" 4" x 3" - score as shown on video

I would like to enter this into

The Outlawz - no cards

The Paper Funday - anything option polkadots/stripes

Paper Rocks Scissors - use paper and/or scissors

Girlz & the art of letters - B for box

a Place to Start - anything option anything but a card

Alphabet challenge - C for circles

Hope you all have a lovely week.

I will catch up with you all later today.

Birthday Folio

Happy Monday!

I am getting a head start on my April birthdays

as it's our busiest month for sure.

So instead of a birthday card for my daughter

I have gone with a birthday folio.

You can see a quick walk through of the insides here

I followed a tutorial from Septeria's Room which you

can find HERE.

I didn't forget to colour one side of her hair lol.

She always has one side black and one white.

Our very own Cruella Deville!!

Items used

Papers - Do Craft - Wellington

Stamps - Love you to pieces,

Love this moment, Framed Florets, Alphabest,

Country Bouquet, Itty Bitty Birthdays (all SU),

and Beyond Stamping.

Some paper lace, charms, vellum and wool

from stash.

I would like to enter this into

The Creative Crafters - anything goes

Girlz Rebel Challenge  - ribbon/lace/twine

The Outlawz - no cards

Crafter's Cafe - for the girls/anything goes

Ally's Angels - anything goes

Sparkles Monthly - vintage/mixed media

Centre Step Card

My one and only sister-in-law's 60th birthday

is coming this month and this is

the card I made.

I used papers from Craftwork Cards,

The stamped and die cut embellishments are

from an old SU set called Dressed to Impress.

I made the flowers using a die set called Paper Floristry (SU).

Sentiments are from Itty Bitty Birthdays

and I die cut the numbers a few times in fun foam

and paper.

I used a Tattered Lace die for the base of the card

and finished it off with a bow, flowers and gems.

We are off to the dentist today for a check up.

Fingers crossed neither of us needs anything done!

I would like to enter this into

HQFSCAT - shaped card or tag

GCFAOS - designer paper

Love those pretty papers - use patterned paper

Make My Monday - birthday card with at least one flower

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Dragonfly Dreams - feminine

Creations in Pink1 - anything in mainly pink

Pretty Gift Box tutorial

I made this box recently for my Mother-in-law's birthday.

It was filled with her favourite chocolates. 

I used mirri card for the bottom and papers from an old stack

from We R Memory keepers for the lid.

I had some nice blue ribbon which made a lovely big bow.

I cut out a die shape and stamped the sentiment and name

using Happy Birthday to You and Alphabest stamp sets (SU).

I cut some birds from the leftover papers to decorate.

As I haven't done a box tutorial for ages I decided

to give the old grey matter a shake and do one!

I did make it smaller than my first one but you can make this box

any size you want and the design will work.

For this one I used papers from Paper Discovery and some

co-ordinating card for the base from my stash.

It was decorated using punched flowers and leaves.

The sentiment was stamped using Itty Bitty Birthdays (SU)

and finished with some gems.

You can watch my tutorial here

Measurements needed to make this size

Paper - 5 3/4" x 8 1/4"

Card - 5 3/4" x 8 1/4"

Score all sides on both at 1 3/4"

I would like to enter these into

The Outlawz - no cards

Crafty Catz - anything option wet or dry embossing

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Ally's Angels - anything goes

The Creative Crafter - anything goes

Girlz & the art of letters - L for lilac colour, leaves

Wet and murky day today with leaves lying everywhere

after yesterday's heavy rain.

Clean up on aisle four 😂

Have a lovely week and thanks for dropping by.

Pretty Gift Box

Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a lovely day yesterday

with lots, but not too much chocolate!!

The older I get the less I can tolerate it unfortunately!

Today I have a tutorial for this cute gift bag.

Great for tearing into your old card and paper stash

and even those embellishments that

get neglected too!

I used papers from K & Co, card I think is

either Hunkydory or Create & Craft.

I added ribbon, brads and a paper flower

and the sentiment is from a stamp set called

Itty Bitty Birthdays (SU).

You can watch my video tutorial here

Measurements needed to make one

Base - 10 3/4" x 4"

Score at 2 1/4", 4 1/4"

Two Sides - 2 3/4" x 3"

Score at 1/2" on 3 sides

Handle - 1/2" x 6"

Score at 3/4" at each side

DSP to decorate

Flap - 3 3/4" x 6 1/4"

Two Sides - 1 3/4" x 2"

Front - 3 3/4" x 2 1/4"

I would like to enter these into

The Outlawz - no cards

Creative Crafting Uncles - anything but a card

Love those pretty papers - pretty papers option Springtime

Let's Craft and Create - anything option add flowers

The Neglected Stuff - use old stash

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Stash Buster 7

I designed these gift holders a few months back

but only got the chance to make the video!

You just need a 6" x 6" sheet to make one

and they are the perfect size for money or gift card

with a little tag at the back to write on.

This is the back pocket for the tag which you could

add some decoration to if you were inclined.

I have made a bunch to have for a lot of occasions

as that is mostly what we give as gifts now.

You can watch my video tutorial here

Measurements needed to make one

Double sided dsp 2 pieces - 6" x 3"

Score one sheet at 2 1/2"

Score one sheet at 2 1/2", 5 1/2"

Some card to match for decoration

White card for tag - 3 1/4" x 2"

Items I used for mine

Circle Sayings, Warm Hugs and Itty Bitty Birthdays (all SU)

random papers from stash, bow die, melon mambo ink and card

I would like to enter these into

Love to Scrap - anything goes

Double Trouble - thing 1 and 3

My Time to Craft - anything but a card

After such a warm night it is now freezing cold and

the wind would cut you!

Walk done, hubby heading to golf so

after a tiny bit of housework I will finish off

bits I need for Christmas.

Who has their tree up?

I need someone to give me a shove in that direction!!

Mini Miura Card Fold

When I saw Valery's challenge this time over at

Butterfly Challenge

her card fold was called a Mini Miura.

I had never heard of it so had to have a go.

Valery gives all the measurements and instructions

on her blog so be sure and pop over.

I followed the instructions and made a video tutorial

for my VIP Group.

Struggled here and there lol but got there in the end.

 

For my card I have used

Calypso Coral card and ink

Butterfly Bijou papers

Butterfly Gala stamp set

A Grand Kid

Itty Bitty Birthdays

2" and 1 3/4" circle punches

I am entering this into

Butterfly Challenge - Mini Miura fold card

followed the fold, butterfly and mandarin,

Try it on Tuesday - inspired by a song

Love is like a butterfly - Dolly Parton

Sweet Stampin' - no squares allowed

Addicted to stamps and more - any occasion

Simon  Wednesday challenge - anything goes

We are off this afternoon with our son to do some

house viewings.

He and his wife are looking to move closer

to home, which is brilliant!

We will have all our children close to us again!

One living at home, one next door, another 5 mins away

and now Milo, hopefully about 5 mins away too!

Think I never cut my apron strings 😂

Have a lovely weekend.

 

 

Cute Gift Bag Tutorial

Just noticed my little gem has moved lol.

It has since been fixed but not re photographed!

My tutorial this week shows how I made this

quick and easy gift bag using 6'' x 6'' papers!

You can watch my video here

Items used:

Itty Bitty Birthdays (on sale)

In-Colour 6'' x 6'' papers in misty moonlight

misty moonlight card and ink pad

Flowers for every season bakers twine

1 1/2" circle punch

1 3/8" scallop circle punch

In-colour enamel dots

Mini glue dots

I would like to enter these into

Classic Design challenge - April challenge

Simon Monday Challenge - not a card

A Perfect Time to Craft - April Challenge

Kreativtanten challenge - dots or stripes

Daisy Chain challenge - monochrome

Blues skies and sunshine today!

I have a ton of work to get done in my craft room today

and hubby will be on golf course while darling daughter

is asleep in bed as she is working from 6pm to 6am.

So all is quiet. I'll pop on something to watch while I craft

and just get on with it.

Hope you all have a lovely day!

 

 

Fantasy and Magical

HAPPY EASTER

I hope you all have a very enjoyable day!

As it's the first Sunday in April it means it is

time for a challenge over at

STAMPING SENSATIONS.

The theme this time is

- Fantasy and Magical

and we are sponsored by

Be sure and get those fantasy/magical stamps out

and come and join us!

For my card I have used Lavinia stamps.

The background has been inked up using

granny apple green, coastal cabana and so saffron inks.

I spritzed it with water and lifted off

with a piece of kitchen towel.

Everything else has been stamped in either

memento and versa fine black.

The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Birthdays

which is on sale and retiring soon 😒

and has been punched using the Classic Label punch.

I did add some wink of stella I never seem

to be able to capture it in the photo.

I would like to enter this into

A Perfect Time to Craft - anything goes April

Crafter's Castle - anything goes

The Fairy and the Unicorn - anything fantasy

Inkspirational - word prompt GROW

Right I am off to enjoy some Easter Egg

and a good movie!

 

Birthday Cogs!

Happy Monday!

My card today was made for my

Mother-in-law's Grandson.

He is an engineer with Triumph motorbikes

and loves his fancy cars so I thought

this would suit him.

I have used the garage gear dies to

create all the cogs in silver, black and mango melody card.

The background papers are retired.

I also used the little brick die from the

Brilliant Wings dies to make a brick stencil

to add some brick to the papers.

The sentiments are stamped in memento

and come from Family Party and Itty Bitty Birthday

stamp sets.

I would like to enter this into

Crafting Happiness - outdoors or anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

Creative Moments - anything goes

Simon  Wednesday challenge - 2 or more patterned papers

Craft Rocket - use dies and/or spring

I've been up all night with an upset stomach

and not much better this morning

so just taking it easy today.

Enjoy your day whatever you are up to!!

 

 

Birthday Wishes

Happy Monday!

I had a play with Forever Fern Bundle over the weekend.

I think I got carried away with the lovely stamps

and ended up with far too much on my card lol.

The frames are from the Ornate layers.

I would like to enter this into

Little Red Wagon - nature, flora or fauna

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes

Crafting Happiness - anything goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

So my trip to the dentist did not solve my problem.

Apparently I am clamping my jaws at night time

and causing a lot of jaw pain for myself.

Not something they can cure so just need to try

and relax, pretty impossible if you are sleeping lol.

So if you have any tips please share them with me.

Hope you have a great week.

 

Product List

Forever Fern Bundle (English)

[154094]

£49.50

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

[148618]

£21.00

Ornate Layers Dies

[152726]

£34.00

Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock

[119981]

£8.25

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147091]

£7.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

£7.00

Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

[153115]

£7.00

Surprise Fun Fold Gift Card idea

                          

                                                

My Wednesday tutorial shows how I made these

cute gift card holders.

Perfect for gifting money or vouchers for any age.

You can watch the video here

I would like to enter this into

Dream Valley - embossed wet or dry (dry embossed)

The Crafter's Cafe - anything goes

Creative Fingers - anything goes

Crafty Friends - anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes

My post photos seem to have a will of their own

with this new blogger! They will not do what I tell them at all!!

Heading off for a walk along the beach at Omeath today.

Hope you are all doing something fun and relaxing today too.

                                                                        Product List

A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152500]

£20.00

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

[148618]

£21.00

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154871]

£16.00

Banner Year Bundle (English)

[155214]

£33.25

Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143708]

£9.25

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

[147007]

£8.25

Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153072]

£10.75

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

£7.00

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

£7.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

£7.00

Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon

[153624]

£5.50

 

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