Hi everyone! Hope your week is off to a great start and you’re seeing some lovely Spring weather! Today is my post day on the Simply Crafty SVGs Blog and I’m excited to share my DT inspiration project with you, a sweet Christmas truck treat box created with the Simply Crafty SVGs Red Truck Treat Box cut file. Can you say adorable?! This is so stinkin’ cute, I can’t stand it! ;)
This is another one of Sandy’s amazing cut files with super simple construction. There’s not a long list of supplies, either… just a few colors of cardstock and some good glue! I use ScraPerfect Best Glue Ever on all my projects.
I drew some tree lines on both sides of the tree with a light gray Spectrum Noir alcohol marker. I LOVE how this turned out and can’t wait for Christmas! ;)
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: American Crafts black, leaf, crimson and white cardstock; Marco’s Metallic Silver cardstock Ink: Spectrum Noir- IG3 Dies/Punches: Simply Crafty SVGs Red Truck Treat Box cut file Accessories: ScraPerfect Best Glue Ever
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun cut files in the Simply Crafty SVGs store – you’ll have so much fun! And there are tons of freebies to get started! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Hi everyone! Happy Saturday and a big giant WELCOME to the CutCardStock blog‘s DIY Wedding Blog Hop going on today and tomorrow – May 9th and 10th! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support!
Come hop with us! There is a $40 CutCardStock gift card up for grabs! Whaaaat?! The winner will be randomly selected via number generator and announced on Monday, May 11th on the CutCardstock Blog and Facebook page. To be eligible for the $40 gift card, you must comment at each stop along the hop (good for one entry into the giveaway) or upload a wedding-themed project (good for two entries into the giveaway). We would absolutely LOVE IT if you link up a project with us! ;)
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Now, let me side-track you for a moment or three to share two gorgeous embossed metallic gift card holders I created featuring Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock, Curious Metallic Pale Aloe cardstock and Curious Metallic Pink Quartz cardstock! This is a super simple gift card holder design that can be made for literally ANY occasion… glam it up, as I’ve done, for a special occasion or party it up in fun colors and patterned papers for a birthday – and anything in between! I have had these handwritten instructions in my tutorial arsenal for many years and I believe credit should be given to Gina K with StampTV.
I did some dry embossing with a gorgeous embossing folder on the outside panels, heat embossed the inside sentiment in gold and heat embossed the circle closure element in gold. These Curious Metallics do a FINE job of dry and heat embossing!
Here is a quick tutorial showing you my process for making these gift card holders. Cut 80# Classic Crest base at 4-1/4″ x 10″ and score at 3″, 4″ 5″ and 8″ on the long edge. Round the corners on the 2″ section (this is the front flap), then fold as shown.
Cut Curious Metallic panels for the inside – two at 2-3/4″ x 4″, two at 3/4″ x 4″ and one at 1-3/4″ x 4″ – and adhere to base.
Cut Curious Metallic panels for the outside – two at 2-3/4″ x 4″ and one at 1-3/4″ x 4″ – and dry emboss. Heat emboss the inside sentiment and then heat emboss the round element in gold and punch with a circle punch.
Adhere the embossed panels to the outside, adhere the circle element to the flap and apply a velcro circle for the closure. Apply a strong adhesive to the outside edge and sides of the narrow center section and pinch them together to bond. Don’t apply any adhesive to the center-most fold.
Flip the gift card holder over and trim 1/16″ off the center-most fold and then your gift card will slip into the opening. :)
Other products used: Stamps: Stampin’ Up For the New Two stamp set, Lil of the Valley For You Circular Sentiments stamp set Ink: Versamark Dies/Punches: Stampin’ Up 1-3/4″ circle punch Accessories: ScraPerfect Best Glue Ever, Crafter’s Companion Regency Swirls embossing folder, Gemini Junior die cutting machine, Kadomaru Pro corner rounder, Ranger Super Fine Detail Gold embossing powder, Milwaukee heat tool, ScraPerfect Perfect Crafting Pouch, 5/8″ Velcro circle
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And I have one more quick ‘bonus’ project to share using the Classic Crest Baronial Ivory 80# cardstock paired with the amazing Curious Metallic Gold Leaf cardstock and Curious Metallic Violette cardstock which I absolutely LOVE together! The Curious Metallics are so awesome to work with and this color combo makes such an elegant wedding card! And this card is super simple – adhere a Gold Leaf cardstock die cut to the top of a Violette cardstock panel and embellish with a single iridescent gemstone for a little bling, and heat emboss a wedding sentiment in the lower right corner of the panel. Then embellish the inside panel with strips of leftover cardstock used on the front and stamp a wedding sentiment. And *poof* you have a gorgeous wedding card!
You should have arrived here from Janet Axtman‘s blog. I’m actually your final stop on the hop but the linky tool is at the end of the post on the CutCardstock Blog so that’s where you’ll want to head to link up your wedding-themed project, good for two entries into the giveaway! ;)
I hope you are enjoying the hop and seeing all the DIY Wedding projects! If you get lost along the way or if you landed here in the middle of the hop somehow and want to join in the fun, be sure to head on over to the CutCardstock Blog to read all the details and start from the beginning!
In closing, I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing my metallic gift card holders (and bonus wedding card) and you’re inspired to get crafty AND hop with us AND link up a wedding-themed project! Be sure to check out all the awesome cardstock and other goodies at CutCardStock (adhesives, labels, stickers, pens, watercolors and ribbon to name a few). And head on over to the CutCardStock Facebook Page for lots of crafty inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
5/31/20 Best Technique Winner at Classic Design Challenge Blog
Hello, my crafty friends! Hope you’ve had a good week! This month’s Anything Goes with Dies Challenge is live over at Happy Little Stampers and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project with you today! Several weeks ago I shared a childhood memory of my sisters and I frequently playing paper dolls, and showcased my Marisol Paper Doll Set that you can see HERE if you missed it. I have another paper doll set to share with you today created with Julie Nutting stamps and dies!
This super cute teenager is Violet, and she comes with five outfits complete with shoes, all colored with alcohol markers!
This set was also created for our middle granddaughter. Each outfit and pair of shoes attaches to the doll with Velcro circles. So let’s do another fashion show, this time with Violet, and here are pics of her in each outfit!
And here’s one more look… I also created Violet with several layers to withstand my granddaughter’s play! I thoroughly enjoyed creating these paper doll sets – it sure took me back a few years! When we were young, we would purchase one punch-out paper doll at the local five & dime store that came with a couple outfits. Then we’d spend hours upon hours tracing, cutting out and coloring new outfits with crayons! Great memories! ;)
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: GKD Ivory cardstock Stamps: Julie Nutting Violet rubber stamp set Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink (pad and marker); Studio 71 alcohol markers- BG3, BG10, BG15, BG16, V5, V13, V14, YR4, YR15, B4, B17, E6, E10, E15, E17, N8, R2, R3, R4, R6, R12; Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen Dies/Punches: Julie Nutting Violet die set Accessories: MISTI stamp tool, Velcro circles
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and will link an anything goes project with us this month using dies! We’d love to see what you create! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Hi friends! I hope you’re having a great week! I’m not posting on the Simply Crafty SVGs Blog today but have popped in this morning to share an extra DT inspiration project with you, an adorable patriotic treat box I created for the July 4th holiday using the free Simply Crafty SVGs USA Banner Box cut file. I love all things patriotic and this really fits the bill!
This was one of the easiest and quickest cut files I’ve ever worked with and packs a seriously big punch. It only takes red, white and blue cardstock, a little bit of die cutting, and *poof* you have a very cool box!
My plan is to create a small red, white and blue floral arrangement for this box, and will update this post with a photo or two when that happens. ;)
Products used:
Cardstock/Paper: American Crafts white cardstock, Colorbok red and blue cardstock
Dies/Punches: Simply Crafty SVGs USA Banner Box cut file
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun cut files in the Simply Crafty SVGs store – you’ll have so much fun! And there are tons of freebies to get started! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Hi friends! I hope you’re having a fantastic week! Today is my post day on the Simply Crafty SVGs Blog and I’m excited to share my DT inspiration project with you. I created the most adorable Santa box set using the Simply Crafty SVGs Santa Stacking Box Set cut file. O.M.G. Is he not the cutest guy ever?!
The top box is Santa’s top half and his hat comes off to reveal the box. ;)
The bottom box is Santa’s bottom half, and that lid comes off to reveal the box. I haven’t decided whether or not I’m going to put anything in these boxes – I’m thinking I may turn the set into a piece of Christmas decor! What would you do?!
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: Colorbok red, white, black and yellow cardstock, American Crafts blush cardstock Dies/Punches: Simply Crafty SVGs Santa Stacking Box Set cut file
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun cut files in the Simply Crafty SVGs store – you’ll have so much fun! And there are tons of freebies to get started! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
5/1/20 Spotlight Winner at A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge!
Hello, my crafty peeps! Can you believe it’s April 1st already?! OMGoodness, where is the time going? This month’s challenge is live over at Love To Scrap Challenge Blog and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project for LTSCB #132 – For The Girls! I created two totally adorable boxed sets of tiny little note cards that any girlie girl would love! ;)
The first set was created with Ephemoire Rose Garden Boxed Card Set. I printed the box and the 3×3 note cards on white cardstock, and the envelopes on 32# copy paper. I made an embellishment for the front of each, using a stamp, a couple punches and a flat-back pearl.
The second set was created with Ephemoire Distressed Pansy Boxed Card Set. Like the first set, I printed the box and the 3×3 note cards on white cardstock, and the envelopes on 32# copy paper. I made an embellishment for the front of each of these also, in the same fashion, using a stamp, a couple punches and a gemstone.
And one final shot showing the cards and envelopes in their respective boxes. I love how these turned out!
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: Ephemoire Rose Garden Boxed Card Set and Distress Pansy Boxed Card Set; The Paper Studio white and cream cardstock; Stampin’ Up Soft Sky, Whisper White and Delightful Dijon cardstock Stamps: Dare 2B Artzy Restore the Soul stamp set Ink: Stampin’ Up Always Artichoke ink Dies/Punches: Stampin’ Up 1″ circle punch, Stampin’ Up Hexagon punch Accessories: Hero Arts light blue flat-back pearls, Queen & Co. marble magic ROX
I hope you’ve enjoyed these tiny little note cards and will link up a girlie project with us this month! We can’t wait to see what you create! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you again soon! ;)
Hi friends! Happy Hump Day! Our new challenge over at Mix It Up Challenge Blog launched this morning and I’m excited to share my DT inspiration project for MIUCB #36 – Anything Goes + Fancy Fold! You know how I love fancy folds so this challenge was right up my alley and I was really looking forward to it! I created a napkin fold gift box using some gorgeous Dare 2B Artzy papers and stamps!
This is the second napkin fold gift box I’ve made. The first one is HERE (created last year) if you’d like to take a peek. Despite the complex look, it really is an easy gift box to make. And the sky is the limit with regard to cardstock, papers and occasion! I embellished the top of the box with some Dare 2B Artzy stamped and die cut feathers and YNS green glittered Gumdrops.
I used Stampin’ Up Soft Sky cardstock for the box base, and Dare 2B Artzy Botanical Breeze paper pack for the box layers and the napkin fold. It’s best to use double-sided papers because both sides are visible. Here’s a pic with the lid taken off, showing the napkin fold just barely beginning to open.
And here’s a pic of the napkin fold fully open, revealing an inspirational sentiment in the bottom of the box! The sentiment is from one of the two Dare 2B Artzy stamp sets, stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The ‘gauze’ texture stamp under the sentiment is from Paper Wings Productions.
And here’s one more look… how stinkin’ cute is this?!
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: Stampin’ Up Soft Sky cardstock, Dare 2B Artzy Botanical Breeze paper pack, DCWV Glitzy Glitter cardstock stack Stamps: Dare 2B Artzy Dream BIG and Dream Catcher stamp sets, Paper Wings Productions Art Textures and Fall Mix It Up stamp sets Ink: Stampin’ Up Lemon Lime Twist ink, Memento Tuxedo Black ink Dies/Punches: My Favorite Things Die-namics Double-Stitched Square STAX die Accessories: MISTI stamp tool, Gemini Junior die cutting machine, YNS green Glittered Gumdrops
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and will link up with us this month! We’d love to see your ‘anything goes’ project – or you could go one step further and play the twist of a fancy fold! C’mon, you can do it! Just remember that the twists are never required to play in our challenges – they are offered just to inspire you! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you again soon! ;)
5/1/20 Best Technique Winner at Classic Design Challenge Blog!
Hi everyone! Happy Hump Day! It’s April 1st… do you have any April Fools jokes to play on anyone?! It’s time for another fun challenge over at Love To Craft Challenge Blog and I’m happy to share my DT inspiration project for LTCCB #45 – April Anything Goes! I created a sweet accordion album using pink, green, purple and yellow gingham and wood papers on a kraft base. The box looks like an album with a ribbon closure but doesn’t open (there’s your April Fools, lol!) – the accordion album slides down into the box from the top!
The adorable image on the front is Bugaboo’s Baby Moon digital image colored with Studio 71 alcohol markers and attached to the front on a wobble action spring.
Here are shots of the complete album. Note for future reference: Take all photos BEFORE attaching all the tabs to construct the accordion! It was very hard to photograph, lol! Each ‘page’ is embellished with a tiny die cut – I used a duck, an elephant, a giraffe, a heart and a star, colored them and applied some Crystal Clear Sparkle overlay marker.
Despite the trouble I had taking pics, I’m really pleased with how this turned out. The colors are perfect for a baby album and the accordion construction is awesome!
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: Cardstock Warehouse brown box kraft cardstock, Marco’s White Antique Linen cardstock, GKD Pure Luxury White cardstock, Simple Stories Wood & Gingham Basics paper pad, glossy photo paper Stamps: Bugaboo Baby Moon digital image Ink: Studio 71- R2, R3, Y9, Y12, V5, V13, BG3, N2, E15, E16; Memento Tuxedo Black marker, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle overlay marker Dies/Punches: Sizzix Accordion Album die, Sizzix Frame & Label Bracket die, Frantic Stamper Onesie die set Accessories: Really Reasonable Ribbon Checkerboard Satin ribbon, wobble action spring, October Afternoon Daily Flash arrow stickers
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and will link up with us this month! We’d love to see what you’re working on! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you again soon! ;)
Hi everyone! It’s Huuuuump Day (insert cheesy grin)! I’m not posting on the Simply Crafty SVGs Blog today but have popped in this morning to share an extra DT inspiration project with you, a super cute gift box created with the Simply Crafty SVGs Octagon Box with Handle cut file. How stinkin’ cute is this?! I can already picture several different things tucked inside this!
I cut the base from heavy kraft cardstock and the panels from some fun October Afternoon paper. Here are several shots showing how this box opens. Super cute design!
And one more look… just the perfect size for some handmade jewelry!
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: Cardstock Warehouse Brown Box kraft cardstock, October Afternoon Daily Flash Girl Talk Dies/Punches: Simply Crafty SVGs Octagon Box with Handle cut file
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun cut files in the Simply Crafty SVGs store – you’ll have so much fun! And there are tons of freebies to get started! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Hello, crafty friends! Today is my post day on the Simply Crafty SVGs Blog and I’m stoked to share my DT inspiration project with you, a super cute treat box for St. Patrick’s Day created with the Simply Crafty SVGs Leprechaun Hat Treat Box cut file. Have you EVER seen anything cuter than this?! OMG. And it’s about the right size for a Leprechaun to wear, lol!
This has to be one of the cutest treat boxes I’ve ever made! It will definitely be displayed with some green M&Ms in it! Out of reach of the cats, of course, lol!
And one final look from overhead… love, love, love!
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: American Crafts black cardstock, Colorbok yellow cardstock, GKD Grass Green and Fresh Asparagus cardstock Dies/Punches: Simply Crafty SVGs Leprechaun Hat Treat Box cut file
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun cut files in the Simply Crafty SVGs store – you’ll have so much fun! And there are tons of freebies to get started! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
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