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3D projects, Christmas

Baking Tray Advent Calendar

Posted on by Sarah
24
May

I made this ages ago and it’s a fun advent calendar to get out each year. All you need is a flat (if possible) baking tray, ruler, pen, paper, glue, embellishments, a piece of ribbon, something to make a hole and little magnets.

First, decorate the back of the baking tray with some patterned paper.

On another sheet of paper, mark out your advent squares.  I have done my squares approx 1″ in size and they are 5 x 5  – depending on the size of your baking tray you might need to adjust your sizes.  I used a dashed line rather than a solid one to mark this out and then trimmed this sheet of paper down to fit where I wanted it on the tray and stuck it down.

Cut some squares out of cardstock and then decorate.  I have edged my squares with some ink and used what I could find lurking in my embellishment box. Pop a magnet on the back of your squares when you are done.

Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

I punched some circles out of another patterned paper and stuck some stickers on for the month of December and added these to the top part of the tray.  To hang your tray, punch a hole in the top (I used my crop-o-dile) and then thread some ribbon through.

Advent Calendar

 

Advent Calendar. 

3D projects, Get creative, Project, Technique

Accordion Spine Mini Book

Posted on by Sarah
24
May

Revisiting past creations and I have also been asked if I can make one for someone. So, rather than reinvent the wheel, here is how to make a cute mini book.

This mini book is using a ‘very’ retired kit from Stampin’ Up!  It’s great for using up those scraps and stickers you’ve been saving!
 
If you don’t have chipboard, upcycle and old box, you just need something sturdy.
 
Ingredients:
Back chipboard cover – 8″ x 6″
Front chipboard covers – 2 sheets cut to 4″ x 6″
Inside concertinas: one sheet of 12×12 cardstock cut in half.

Back cover – two pieces of dsp trimmed to 8×6″ (one for the inside and one for the outside)
Front covers – two pieces of dsp (paper) trimmed to 4×6″
Inside pages –  Cut two sheets in each of the following sizes – these are going to make your inside pages:   12 x 5.5″ / 10 x 5.5″ / 8 x 5.5″ / 7.5 x 5.5″     once cut, fold each piece in half.
Ribbon
Cropadile or other method to punch holes

Instructions 
1. Cover the back of the 8×6″ piece of chipboard and front two pieces of 4×6″ chipboard with dsp.



3. Score each of the 6×12 sheets, score as follows:

4″, 4.75″, 5.5″ 6.25″, 7″ 7.75″, 8.5″, 9.25″, 10″ (score from the same end for both sheets)

 
4. Stick the 2″ end of of the concertina folded paper to the front of the 8×6″ chipboard.


5. Stick the back of the two 4×6″ to the 4″ end of the concertina folded paper.


6. Cover the inside of the back using the other piece of 8×6″ dsp.

7. The insides.

Stick the 12 x 5.5″ on the back concertina folds, then the 10 x 5.5″  ending up with the 7.5 x 5.5″ on the first concertina fold. 


You should end up with something like this:


8. Decoration

I punched a hole in each of the front covers and used some ribbon to create the fastening and decorated the book with some of the elements from the kit on the outside and inside pages.

 

 
 
I hope this inspires you to get creative.  Have a super day.
3D projects, Birthday, Get creative, Various Cards

Get Creative | You’re a Peach

Posted on by Sarah
15
Oct

Isn’t this just the cutest little gift bag. Here’s how you can make it:

Measurements: 

  • You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • Basic White: For Die Cut Label (3-1/2” x 2-1/4”) and 3-3/4” x 3-3/4” scored on all sides at 1/2” plus scrap to stamp peach and leaves
  • Pear Pizzaz: 2-1/2” x 4-1/4”
  • Balmy Blue for Everyday Label punch
  • Organdy Ribbon: 16”

Instructions:

  1. Fold along all score lines of square white card stock, then cut in on opposite sides along score lines to intersecting score lines. Using Tear & Tape, adhere corners inside adjacent edges, creating an upside down “box lid”.
  2. Wrap a band of Tear & Tape around the outside edges of the upside down box lid, and on one 6” end of the Designer Series Paper. Remove protective paper from Tear & Taps and starting in the center of one edge of the box, wrap the bottom edge of 12” DSP around the lid, securing the adhesive on the end of the Designer Series Paper to itself last, creating a “bag”.
  3. Cut banner on one end of Pear Pizzazz card stock, then run through Cut & Emboss machine with Stitched Greenery die. Punch hole at top of tag.
  4. Stamp sentiment at top of label die in black ink, then add branch with Pear Pizzazz ink.
  5. Tap peach stamp in Pale Papaya ink, then lightly add some Calypso Coral ink to one side of the peach with a sponge dauber, then stamp it on scrap card stock. Stamp stem in Pear Pizzazz on scrap card stock and cut out both with coordinating dies.
  6. Adhere label to front of Pear Pizzazz tag. Add peach and stem with dimensionals
  7. Punch label from Balmy Blue card stock and fold in half. Pinch bag front and back together, wrap label over the top and punch a hole through all layers. Thread ribbon through hole.
  8. Tie tag on front of bag.

Sweet as a Peach

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3D projects, Get creative, Halloween

Get Creative | Halloween Treats

Posted on by Sarah
09
Oct

If you enjoy the season of Halloween, this is the cutest little treat bag.  And how to make it is below!

Enjoy x

Measurements:  

  • Highland Heather: 1¾” x 3”; 1¼” x 2¾”
  • Designer Series Paper (DSP): 3” x 6”
  • Pumpkin Pie: scrap
  • Basic White: scrap
  • Highland Heather Ribbon: about 4”
  • Black & White Ribbon: about 6” – 8”

 Instructions:

  1. Score large Highland Heather ½” on all sides.
  2. Add Tear & Tape to one of the 6” sides and one of the 3” sides of DSP. Adhere to bottom of the box; adhere side. 
  3. Pinch the top into a bag. Punch slit in top with the Label Me Fancy punch.
  4. Punch top of small Highland Heather with Lovely Labels punch. Center card stock into the punch – card stock is slightly wider than the punch and may need to be trimmed after punching.
  5. Stamp candy corn on tag with Highland Heather.
  6. Stamp skull on Basic White with Memento Ink. Cut out image.  Adhere to tag with dimensionals.
  7. Stamp sentiment on Pumpkin Pie with Memento Ink. Cut sentiment apart.  Adhere to tag with mini dimensionals.
  8. Add treat to bag.
  9. Thread Highland Heather ribbon through the top of the bag. Tie Black & White ribbon around Highland Heather.
  10. Adhere tag to bag with dimensionals.
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