Drumroll….Drumroll….it is Tuesday and you know what that means….it is the day that Stampin' Up! reveals the deals for the week….and I also have a super fun and functional post for you….so what do I do 1st ?
Let's start with the box….and you will need the Envelope Punch Board for this…and if you do not have the envelope punch board….I have a ? for you….WHY NOT? This gem is just $19.95 and it does sooo much – a must have tool!
This box is super easy to make and it is a perfect finishing touch when you want to give a "total gift"…a box of handmade note-cards and envelopes and a container that is equally cute!!!! That's what I call a 2 for 1! I made this card several weeks ago, here is the original post….cute and fun card!
The inspiration for this box came from Jennifer McQuire…she is not a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, she just is one talented paper crafter that I enjoy watching her You Tube Videos! You can click here and see the video on how she made the box, and true, I did follow it ….but I will share with you 2 changes that I made….just a personal preference…
- For a box that fits our Standard A-2 Card…you start with a 9" X 9" piece of card-stock! (see…this is another reason to keep some 12 X 12 paper on hand!!!)
- Using the Envelope Punch Board punch and score at 3 1/2" and then side it over to 4 1/2" and punch and score…following the score lines all the way around…
- Using the corner rounder on the Punch Board – round all corners and then take the bone folder over all scored lines to give you a perfect crease(to me..this is super important – the bone folder really does help make your projects look so professional!)
- Looking at the below photo, you can see that I completely cut off one side of flaps… and the opposite side I just cut in on one side and placed Sticky Strip as shown. (this is ALWAYS my adhesive of choice when making a box)
Here are the 2 changes I did…..I think that this is soooo much easier doing the below BEFORE you pull off the adhesive…
- On the above picture…do you see how I cut a slit on each side and slid the ribbon thru? This was easy using the Stampin' Trimmer – with the clear visual guide…you can put that edge in there and make a cut! HANG TIGHT….this is easy and it will all make sense….PROMISE!!!!
- Do you also see on the above picture that I cut off the flap part ( the pointy part that when you put the box together)…I personally do not like how an envelope looks with that piece sticking up….I slid this in the Stampin' Trimmer and using the guide on the right (much easier) I simply cut off 1/2" I think it is easier to do these 2 steps before you put it together!
- Now you can expose the adhesive and fold it up! I placed a pack of envelopes in there to make the box so I would not pull the adhesive too tight…..basically to "shape my box"
Tie it up…..fru-fru it how ever you like….and get ready to smile! Isn't this just the cutest! So easy…so complete! I just love it and I love that you can make it for the Note-Card Size as well!
I made these adorable little boxes to go in the Silent Auction for Hannah's function…they were so cute and such a hit!
I hope that you make these…they are really easy and it is like that "riding the bike" thing I tell you about…once you get it…..you'll always get it! If you need help – easy, email me and I will be happy to wlak you through it!
Now let's get to the weekly deals!!! Oh no…..please do not think that I am not grateful for Stampin' Up! to do this for us this week….but because on Tuesday they do this…I really….really thought that the Blendabilities were going to be unveiled!
My pick of the week are the Brights and Subltes Core'dination Paper these 2 colors are PERFECT for spring cards! Once you work with this paper, you will see the fibers once they are textured and lightly sanded….to make a project "step up" immediately! Love the look and feel!
O.k. – lesson learned….I woke up early in anticipation for these new goodies, the blendabilities…but I know that Stampin' Up! is going to surprise all of us when they are unveiled…John laughed at me as he saw me log on and he knew I was excited about something and when he herard an "oh,no"….he laughed as he said – you are sillly that markers would get you so excited to wake up to see!!!
Guilty as charged….they will be here when Stampin' Up! is ready to unveil!!!!
Pull out your paper and make one of these adorable and practical holder for cards and envelopes…you can see that the sky is the limit…..
Until tomorrow!
I am LOL. I too thought/hoped the blendable markers were going to be available to order today. Can you believe I am up this early!!! Hahahaha. I have been waiting to place my order to add the new markers. Your card is beautiful and I love the new style box!
I love your card and box! Some day I will have need of such a combination. Thank you for sharing this great project. The ribbon closure is a pretty touch!
I hope the markers are released soon. I am not eager to try them, but I know that Copics are very popular now. I do look forward to seeing your projects using them!
Cyberhugs!
Love this! Have the perfect friend to gift this too. Thank you for being SO inspiring.
I recently made one of these boxes for a friend’s b’day & filled it with 5 cards/envelopes: b’day, get well, thank you, thinking of you, sympathy. I love your finishing touches though. next one I make will incorporate your changes. Love the ribbon closure (which my original one did not have). Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us. Make it a great day Susan!
A great gift box for holding cards. Love how you did the ribbon and how you decorated it to match the cards you made. Thanks for sharing how to make it, Susan.
Love this set, what a all occasion set, can think of several ways to use these, but then you always do that to me 🙂
And I’m like you, really enjoy Jennifer’s video’s. Have even taken a class from her some time ago via computer, she’s very talented.
Alright all ready, you convinced me I gotta have this tool too. That little box is to die for! Not sure if the ribbon or the little matching flowers did me in but this is just too cute. Of course it is very practical too.
Of course I had to laugh about your story this morning. Somehow I picture you with bunny slippers and robe with your coffee trying to log on and check it all out!