Part #2 of Will’s Birthday goodies! I am so glad that you enjoyed yesterday’s post and I hope that this one makes you smile as well! I am going to warn you…these are super addictive to make and true…

There is a learning curve but life is a learning curve….right!!!

I made soooo many of these at the holidays and they sold like “hot cakes” as gift cards “work” and gift cards are so well received!!! Isn’t this the cutest way to give a gift card…it’s a gift all in itself!

Below is one that this Holiday Season and you can see that I used the Large Scallop Edgelit under the flap…there are many ways that you can "dress it up" or "keep it simple"!

Let’s go as I have lots of pictures for you…it’s like you’ve heard me say before…it’s like riding a bike – once you get it…you get it! From one sheet of paper you will be able to make (2) of these gems!

• Cut your paper to 9 ¼” X 5 ¼” and on the long side, score at 1 ½” and 6”

• Turn to the short side and score ½” on both sides

• Line up the cutting blade in the Stampin’ Trimmer and pull the blade down JUST TO THE SCORE LINE (the line where you scored at 6”)

• The next piece that you need to cut is a piece (I would use the same color) at 3 ¾” X 3 ¼” and then on the long side score at 3/8”

TIP ALERT: On this project I did use the same card stock that I used yesterday – the Neutrals Core'dinations…to keep it “pulled together” as his Birthday celebration! I liked the effect that this gave; the sanding gave it the rustic wood effect that I was going for! Please make sure that you pop back to yesterdays posts for specific details!

• Pick whatever color of accent DSP you like and then cut it out with the Gift Bow Bigz L Die.

CONFESSIONS OF AN HONEST STAMPER: When I saw this in the Holiday Catalog…I was going to “pass on it” as to me there is nothing more luscious than beautiful ribbon and that I simple could not imagine a “paper bow" being pretty….but once I started to see ideas using it…I hit that SOLD button and purchased it!

It was not on the “carry over” list but it is still available so I am hoping that it will be in the catalog…it is really a fun die and you can really do lots of fun projects with it! The one thing that I learned from this die…you can really "soften" the paper fibers to make it work the way you like it to….I know that sounds weird – but I have found that I use the bone folder a bunch more on many things I make to give paper movement!

• Cut (2) more pieces of paper to coordinate with your projects theme…one at 4 3/4" X 1 1/2" and 4 3/4" X 1 1/4". Adhere them together. Cut at 3 1/4" and then from the below picture you will see where to place them!

• Do you see that little "peak" of cherry cobbler under the flap? I think that it "dresses it up" a bit….it is just a strip that I used to "hide" the small piece – use sticky strip on this project…I highly recommend sticky strip for all 3 -D projects!

Here is a good picture of what I meant about the paper "moving" with the help of the bone folder!

 The below picture will show you where I put the sticky strip…you will see how when you peel off the (2) sides….(the angled ones)….this "folds up" into the project!!!!

• Once you get to the point to add the bow…look at the below picture…I like using mini glue dots …also place one on each side about 1/2 way to the end…this makes the bow stand up perfectly!

• Add the next layer of the bow…it is soooo easy!

• When you lift up the flap….PRESTO – the gift card is there!

• Remember the banner from yesterday….I carried over the banner theme today as well!

Please email me if you have questions about this! I will be glad to call you…to skype you …it is so hard to put it into words but I hope that you get the idea and more importantly, I hope that you pull out paper and make one…and another….and another!!!!

Here is another side by side to see the fun that I did for Will! He had a great day and there was one of his little students that shared the same special day!

Whewwwww….I am on typing overload and I hope that you found this helpful! It really is not too bad to do…and remember the bicycle thing – try it…you'll master it!

Back to SIMPLE tomorrow….simple is what I love and I have something that is so simple…you will say YES!!!!

Think of it this way….take today and make this project…(and please reach out to me if you need help) and then tomorrow you will be on "easy street"

WOWZERS – it's March 1st….SPRING PLEASE COME!!!!

Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow!