Cute Gift Box

 For the longest time I have seen paper crafters online make such beautiful 3D items and I was always so envious about their ability to create them. I second guessed my ability to make them and I was really nervous about trying to put them together. I decided to try a simple design for my first try and I realized it wasn't as bad as I thought. I realized I loved making them and I am now making 3D projects weekly. 

 I am constantly looking for easy gift packaging I can make with paper and stamps on social media. I came across this project on our Demonstrator Planning Facebook page and I had to try it. I of course can't remember the demonstrator that posted the tutorial but her idea was genius. So let's get started on the project.

Its not easy to get a good picture of a 3D item so I did my best to get it at different angles so you could get a look at the box with all its details. To make the box I used the Celebrate Tidings Bundle which includes a stamp set and dies. Its a great set that can be used for multiple holidays and is made for gift giving.

Supplies:

• Scoreboard
• die cutting machine
• scissors
• paper trimmer
• double sided tape
• stamp blocks
• glue dots
• memento ink
• early espresso ink
• Stampin Dimensionals
• Stampin Blend markers (Just Jade, Pumpkin Pie)
• Crumb Cake cardstock cut at 6 3/8 x 8
• Early Espresso Scrap to make lid
• Pattern paper cut 3 7/8 x 2 3/8
• Whisper White paper cut at 3 3/4 x 2 1/4
• Crumb Cake scrap cut at 1/2 x 3
• ribbon of your choice

Instructions:

1. Lets start by making the lid of the box with the Early Espresso Scrap paper. You will also take the largest die of the Celebrate Tiding dies run it through your die cut machine. The scrap will want to be at least 5 1/2 inches wide. I cut a 81/2 x 11 cardstock in half to make the lid.
2. Once you have cut the lid with your die cutting machine you will want to grab your scoring tool. Take the Early Espresso cardstock and score it at 1 inch on all four sides.
3. You are then going to use your scissors and cut on the score line to make four tabs. To do that you will cut on the two long score lines up to where they intersect the horizontal shorter score lines on all four sides.
4. You will have four small tabs. This is where you will take your double sided tape and place it on the tabs. You will then make the lid by placing the tabs on the inside to make a rectangle lid.
5. This is what the lid will look like after it is scored. You can see the tabs I mention above are made when the scores lines intersect.
   
   
6.  Now that you have the lid completed you can now start on the bottom part of the box. Take your crumb cake cardstock and score it on all four sides at 2 inches.
7. You will want to now stamp on the box with the pumpkin stamp and use memento black ink if you are using stampin blends to color. Make sure that you line up the stamp set so it will look right side up when you make the box. I placed the pumpkins just above the score line on the long side of the box.
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9. Color them in with stampin blends or whatever color medium you have. 
10. Now its time to make the box. Take your box and you will see the four corners of the box. You will want to make four tabs by cutting on the score line up to the intersecting line. 
11. Place the double sided tape on the tabs and form the box by placing the tabs on the inside.
12. Its time to decorate. Use your adhesive of choice to attach the pattern paper on top. I then took the whisper white cardstock and stamped the pumpkins twice on the paper. I colored them in and added early espresso ink around the cardstock with a dauber to add a bit of distressing.

    13. I added the whisper white piece with stampin dimensional on top of the pattern paper. I then took the scrap of crumb cake and stamped the sentiment and used the banner punch on the sides to add some detail.

    14.  I added dimensionals to the back and attached it in between the two pumpkins. I added ribbon to the box in a bow and attached with glue dots.
Here is the finished product: using the harvest hellos set for a teacher gift

If you would like to order any of these products you can go to my website at:

https://joyofcraftin.stampinup.net/

Citrus Kit Class

Well its official we can start having in person classes so my very first class will be later this month and I thought I would start with a kit class. I love this all inclusive kit class and it just feel so much like summer. The stamp set is super cute and will be great to use in many different types of projects. For the class, the participants will be making fifteen cards but I of course had to make some alternative cards that show them how they can change things up with a few supplies. I was pretty happy with my five options and I wanted to show you one of the cards to get a taste of what the class would be like if you took it from me in person or online. So today's card is one of my favorite's and it really shows off the stamp set.

Let's start with going over the kit and its contents. As you see below you get a nice themed box to hold everything in or to decorate it up and give as a gift. You also get a stamp block, stampin spot in night of navy, fifteen card bases in three designs, die cuts labels, vellum flowers, two types of adhesives (stampin dimensionals, glue dots), and a great citrus themed stamp set. The colors in this kit are some of my favorite and have a nice summer theme. For the alternative cards I did add a few extra supplies to the kit for each of the participants but you truly could get the supplies from your scraps. 

So below is the cards you make from the kit and the instructions are included in the kit to make the five cards.

They are simple and cute. Below is the card I am going to show you today and its is one of my 5 alternatives we will make in the class.

 

So how do you make it:

You first need to grab your supplies:

• a 1 1/2 inch strips of in color pattern paper in just jade and misty moonlight
• 2 inch strip of calypso corral, granny apple green, and daffodil delight 
• vellum flowers
• hexagon label
• the garden green watercolor card base
• the die cut with full size lemons with flowers.
• glue dots and dimensional

1. Step one is to take the card base and attach the die cut to the right of the card.

2. Take the hexagon label and the night of navy ink so you can stamp your label with the sentiment of your choice.

3. Now we are going to take our in color pattern paper and stamp out a few sets of leaves. Fussy cut those out and set aside.

4. Take your strips of cardstock and stamp out three citrus slices on each strip and stamp out three full size citrus on each cardstock.

5. You will then need to fussy cut out one full size citrus in each color for a total of three, and cut out one slice in each color for a total of three slices. You will take one slice and cut it in half to make a wedge.

6. This is where you will take all your pieces you have cut out and start assembling the card.

7. I used dimensionals to attach your label at the bottom of the pattern paper. Once you have done this you can start planning out how to arrange your fruit.

8. I wanted it to be a topsy turvy cascade around the sentiment and before I committed I made sure I tried out the placement first. You can take a picture of it so you remember it and this will make it easier to put together. 

9. When I put it together I used glue dots to attach the fruit and leaves together first then added dimensionals to add it to the card. I then added the wedge with a half dimensional on top of the cascade for a bit more depth. 

10. Finally I added the vellum flowers and then you can decorate the inside with the extra pieces.

 I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial and if you would like to take the online version please email me to register. Here is the link to register.

joyofcraftin@yahoo.com

Splatter Technique

I promised you last week a tutorial on how to make splatters on your projects one of my favorite techniques. Last week my card featured the splatter technique which is a messy but fun way to add something extra to your card. So lets get started on the technique. Here it is on the card. 

This technique is quite random in nature and is hard to control on the project so if you are a perfectionist this might not be the technique for you. You will want to protect your surfaces or find a box that you can splatter in so you don't wreck anything. Below is my splatter box and you can tell its quite loved and well used. I think of it as an art piece with all its color.

Instruction:

1. Gather your supplies like your splatter box, cardstock, ink pad, aqua painter, and stamping block.
2. Our ink pads are water soluble so they are perfect for this technique. What I do is take a stamping block and ink it up so you have some color to work with.
3. Make sure you have a good bit of color on the block so you can work with it. 
4. Take your aqua painter and fill it with water and add some water on to the block from the aqua painter. Mix together  the ink and water to make a watery ink color. Make sure its on the brush.

5. I don't suggest splattering right on the card base but splatter on a card front. This is due to it getting on places you don't want or staining the card.

6. I splatter by taping the aqua painter on the side of my hand and the excess ink will splatter.

Here is the card base I did. It will dry fairly quickly and then you can work with it to complete the card. My favorite color to use is black but any color works. You can even use water soluble paint as well.

Here is another example of splatter.

Boho Indigo Product Medley

I love the color blue and when I saw the Boho Indigo Product Medley in the catalogue I knew I had to create with it. The paper is gorgeous with beautiful patterns that can be used for many different types of projects. This medley seems a bit pricey when you first look at the price but in fact you get a lot of product in the medley. Let's take a look at what is included with the medley:

You will get 6x6 paper including 48 sheets patterned paper, plus very vanilla embossed paper, vellum flowers, two rolls of ribbon, stamp set, dies, plus die cuts for $95.00. There is also an option to get a refill kit. 

The catalogue also has some great ideas that you can recreate using the medley including memory keeping ideas.

I decided to sign up for my teams card swap this year and I had no idea what I should do for the card. I really liked the product medley Boho Indigo and was inspired to make some cute thank you cards for customers. I decided to make a my thank you cards using Bumble Bee because blue and yellow is a beautiful combo. You can see the version I made 

below.

For my card swap I decided to make a brighter version using Magenta Madness mixed in with some bumble bee and Night of Navy.

Let's make this card.

Supplies:

• Whisper white card base at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
• Whisper white card front cut at 4 x 5 1/4
• scissors
• Boho Indigo pattern paper cut at 2 inches
• Magenta Madness in color pattern paper cut at 1/2 inch
• whisper white scrap paper for die cutting
• bumble bee cardstock for die cutting
• night of navy, magenta madness, bumble bee, and crumb cake ink pads
• in color enamel dots
• aqua painter and stamping block
• stampin dimensional, liquid adhesive

Instructions:

1. Take your card front measuring 4 x 5 1/4 and splatter all over it. I will be doing another post on how to properly execute this technique. I used night of navy, bumble bee, and magenta madness on the card. Set it aside to dry.
2. Now lets do our stamping using our ink pads. You will need to stamp a trio of flowers in magenta madness, the largest vase in crumb cake, one vase in bumble bee and one in night of navy.
3. You can then die cut those stamped images out using the dies in the product medley. Also die cut some greenery in bumble cardstock.
4. Your card front should be dry now and you can start attaching your pieces. Lets start by attaching the pattern paper to the card front using your favorite adhesive. Then take the filigree image and stamp just above the 1/2 inch pattern paper. Stamp all the way down.
5. Before I start attaching the vases down I try to see what looks best so I can stamp the night of navy greenery for the crumb cake vase.
6. You can now start adding the vases using stampin dimensional to give them some height. The night of navy vase has die cut greenery coming out. I attached the greenery to the vase before I placed it on the card. Add the trio of flowers with dimensionals to the front bumble bee vase. 
7. Now you can embellish it with the in color enamel dots or ribbon. Add your sentiment and decorate the inside of your card plus the envelope. 

Here is a detailed image from the cards:

Another project using the Boho Indigo Medley. If you would like to order any of these products here is the link to my website: https://joyofcraftin.stampinup.net/

Notepad Holder

3 1/2 x 5 Notepad Holder

I really like this Notepad holder tutorial because it is a great gift to give someone and you can take this tutorial and use any of your stamp sets to recreate it. This is my favorite one I have made so far because I was able to use the Rainbow Glimmer Paper and I love the bold colors.

I did have a hard time figuring out how to explain this tutorial because if I didn't explain this clearly this does not work. Let me tell you I had a few mishaps making this so I wanted to have clear instructions so you don't waste your supplies. I hate throwing stuff away that you worked hard to create.

So lets look at supplies we will need:

1. Scor Tape or double sided tape ( a must for its strength for 3D items)
2. Bone Folder
3. Score tool
4. scissors
5. Choice of cardstock
6. patterned paper
7. ribbon/embellishments

Measurements:

1. Cardstock cut at 8 3/8 X 5 1/4
2. Cardstock Band cut at 4 3/4 x 2
3. Cardstock cut at 3 1/2 x 5 1/8
4. Patterned Paper cut at 3 3/8 x 5 1/8

Instructions:

• Take the cardstock you cut at 8 3/8 x 5 1/4 and your score tool. Score it at 3 5/8, 4, 4 3/8 so you will have three score lines right in a row
• Here is an example of how the three score lines will look.
• Then take your bone folder and fold the cardstock on the middle score line. Don't be shocked when the back cover will be longer than the front it is supposed to be like that and as we go along it will change.
• While it is still folded on the middle score line measure down that side at 1 1/4 inches mark with a pencil and  then 1 3/4 down from the first marked line and mark with a pencil.
• Cut the marks with scissor to the next score line so it creates slits which will eventually  become the pen holder.
• Now we will fold the back cover over on the third score line and use the bone folder to press it down. Then open up so the back cover is on the right side. Put score tape in between the middle and third score line.
• Fold the back cover over not the front cover or it will not work. You want the back cover to adhere to the scor tape.

• Then flip it over and fold back against the middle score line to make a flat part for the pen to sit.
• Then fold on the first score line to make a cover and pop the slit open for the pen.
• You will then make the band on the right inside cover for the notepad so you can refill the notepad. I made the band by draping it over the sturdy backing part of the note pad to make two flaps. I adhered them with scor tape to the inside of the cover. 
• It now time to decorate as you please.

Here are some other examples I made using this tutorial:

Here are some close ups of the details I added to the covers.

Thanks for checking out the tutorial and I cant wait to see your creations.

If you would like to order any of the supplies here is my website link:

https://joyofcraftin.stampinup.net/

Cute Hand Sanitizer Gifts

With our current times I never thought I would be making this as a gift or anyone would even want this as a gift. Hand sanitizer is now a gift that people want including myself and its something I know will be well used.  These cute little thank you gifts will be at my classes this summer and will do double duty for my attendees. They can use it for their hand sanitizer in the class and I always give a thank you gift for attending my classes so it will be a thank you as well. 

You don't have to use these as thank you gifts but it could be a great stocking stuffer, a just because gift, a coworker gift, or anything you can think of plus it could be done with almost any stamp set. Lets get started on the tutorial.

Supplies:

•  Cardstock cut - 4 3/4 x 3 3/4
•  Pattern Paper - 2 1/2 x 1 3/4
•  Pattern Paper-  1 x 6
•  Adhesive of your choice (I like double sided tape for 3d projects) 
•  Scrap whisper white cardstock for sentiment
•   Ribbon for decorating
•   Cello bag for wrapping

Instructions:

1.  Take the 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 piece of cardstock along with your score board and score it at 1 inch and 2 inch.
   
2.  On the short side of the cardstock score at 1 and 2 3/4.
3.  Use a bone folder to fold the scored lines. 
4.  Now take your cardstock and find the two horizontal score lines you will then take your scissors and cut some tabs. So there will be two square tabs on each side. Only cut the slits to score line that goes length wise.  
5. Put score tape on the two top tabs on the outside of those tab and attach the bottom to the outside to make a pocket for the hand sanitizer to sit.
6. Now you will want to cut the sides in a angle. You can draw a line from the top corner all the way down to the lower corner at a angle if you want it to be perfect then cut it.  Or just cut at a angle on both sides. 
7. Wrap the patterned paper band around it and add the inside pattern paper with some score tape.
8. You can decorate the front and add a sentiment. You can also then add a cellophane bag with ribbon to give it as a gift.
   

If you would like to order any of the supplies here is the link to my website.

https://joyofcraftin.stampinup.net/

Celebrate Sunflower

One of my favourite flowers are sunflowers and I love to grow them. They come in many colors and sizes which is something I didn't realize until I started growing them a few years back. I love the ones that have multiple colors in them and grow shorter than the traditional yellow flowers. My favorite part about sunflowers is they just make you smile and they almost look like are smiling at you when you look at them in your garden. When I saw the Celebrate Sunflower bundle in the catalogue I knew I needed to have it and make some cute projects with it.

This set is a great set if you like to color, use alcohol markers, and watercolor. The images are very detailed and large so they are easy to color and bring depth in with your coloring medium. The sentiments are great too and I like that they mix the fonts which is something different and it adds interest. The dies are really cool too and they will allow you to add multiple layers of color and some pretty delicate detail.

I have made three projects with this bundle so far and I am sure you could do at least 50 more if you had the time. The first project I am going to show you is a set of cards I made for customers when I sent the new catalogue out. This set of cards was using the flowers for every season paper and the new in color designer series paper two sets of paper I highly recommend investing in due to its versatility.

Here are the measurements for the card and supplies used: 

•  Card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 using whisper white card stock.
• Flowers For Every Season cut at 4 x 5 1/4
• In color designer series paper cut at 2 inches
• Whisper White scrap paper for sentiment
•  Bumble Bee, Just Jade, Daffodil Delight cardstock for die cutting
•  Flowers for every season ribbon bundle

For these particular cards I wanted to really show off the dies. I started by taking bumble bee cardstock and daffodil delight cardstock to start making the sunflowers. The one die can be tricky to use because its so delicate so I suggest having the take your pick brush that helps clean up dies on hand. It will save you time and energy trying to get all those pieces cleaned up.

The dies will create a solid flower and a delicate detailed layered that will help you make a pretty 3D flower.   I used bumble bee ink to ink around the solid image to add more depth. I also used our fine tip ink to attach the two die cuts and I placed it around the center so it would allow the petals to look 3D.

 I wanted to add some more detail so I used the leaf dies to do the layering affect. I then used the 

 Just Jade ink to ink on the solid leaves as well but you can leave it without inking if you don't have a similar color or want a quick card.

I also used the dies to cut out greenery which is nice to have with the die set it allows you the ability to make a sunflower bouquet. I also used some sheer ribbon that comes in the combo ribbon pack for  flowers for every season pack. Another very versatile product in the catalogue. 

This set of cards is an easy set to make with limited supplies but you get a detailed look that is just stunning. Like I said earlier in the post this set is so versatile and beautiful.

Paper/Embellishment/Ribbon Share

Paper Share for 2020-2021 Catalogue

I am excited to offer my very first Paper/Ribbon/Embellishment Share. You are probably wondering what it is and how it works. It is a great way to get a sampling of all the new designer series paper, the new ribbon, and new embellishments. 

So if you are like me and you want to get it all but not pay for the expense of all of it this is a great option. I also like to see all of the product before I commit to buying the full pack and this is a great way of doing that because its hard to judge how things look online or in a catalogue.

I have three options with my Shares and I think it covers everyone's needs. 

Option 1:

This is just the Paper Share. With this option you will be getting a snippet of all the new designer series paper plus my favorite the Rainbow Glimmer paper.

So you will be getting:

•  49 pieces of 6 x 12 paper
•  36 pieces of 6 x 6 paper
• The price for this share is 61.00 dollars plus shipping if needed.

Option 2:

This is the Ribbon and Embellishment Share. For this share you will be getting a snippet of all the new embellishments and ribbons currently in the new catalogue. 

So with this option you will be getting:

•  21 yards of ribbon
•  235 embellishments
• The price for this option is  57 dollars plus shipping if needed

The final option is: I want everything option

With this option you will be getting both the paper, ribbon, and embellishments shares. Plus an extra bonus from me of 15 dollars in free product of your choice. 

This option is 118 dollars plus shipping if needed.

Just a disclaimer that due to COVID-19 there maybe some backorders so I will substitute product if needed.

To register please email me at joyofcraftin@yahoo.com 

The last day to register is July 6th and I will be preparing the product so shipping will not start until at least July 20th.

Flowers For Every Season Memories and More Card

The new catalogue is in full swing and I am finally getting to play with all the new things. One of my favorite suites is the Flowers For Every Season. It is a great floral suite that has so many uses and things you can make with it. One of the items in the suite is the Memories and More Card Packs which can be used in cardmaking, scrapbooking or even 3D projects.

This great set includes 4X6 cards, 3X4 cards and stickers to use as embellishments. When you create with it and add the matching envelopes you get a gorgeous set of cards anyone would be proud to receive. It also allows the person that is new to cardmaking to try their hand without actually stamping. This is great even for the seasoned crafter that doesn't want to stamp, the crafter on the go, or just a crafter that wants to create while watching their favorite Netflix show. 

I decided that since I can't hold the class in person I would offer a Class to Go so you can recreate the cards at home at your leisure. All you would need is your own adhesive, scissors  and dimensionals to complete the project. If you don't have the adhesive and dimensionls I can help with that too, by adding those things to your order for an extra charge. 

So What Do You Get in the Class:

•  A pack of the Memories and More Cards Flowers For Every Season
• Memories and More Cards and Envelopes that coordinate
•  Any extra cardstock, embellishments, or Paper to complete the cards
•  Video sent to your email that includes the tutorial for each card

This kit will make 10 different cards and their will be left over product to use along on other projects or to decorate the inside of your cards.  

The cost is 40.59 plus shipping if  you need to ship it.  Shipping will depend on where it is going. Local delivery available. 

You can send an email to register and save your spot in the class.

The email address to sign up is: joyofcraftin@yahoo.com

So lets take a sneak peak on some of the cards:

I think this is one of my favorite cards of the ten we will be making. I love the blue and yellow combination plus Sunflowers just make you smile. This sentiment is very uplifting and can be used for many different types of cards. 

Let's look at one more

Another cute card using the Just Jade gingham ribbon that will be included with your kit along with the 3D flowers featured on both cards. 

If this class interests you please email me to register so you can have one of my limited spots. I can only sell to Canadian residents as per Stampin up rules but I can sell the tutorial video for $5 dollars to anyone outside of Canada.  

Here is my email again to register or ask questions: joyferderer@yahoo.com

My Stampin up Website for ordering or more information on the products is:

https://joyofcraftin.stampinup.net/

I also would love it if you started following my Facebook Business Page where I will be listing all my classes, project ideas, unboxing videos, etc. 

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