Well…here you go! If you are not smiling, please email me! 🙂 I think that you know me well enough by now that I adore “total packages” – I love to make things “go together”….and this is one super gift to make!

I have a BUNCH of graduation gifts that I need to be prepared for and who would not love a dozen of handmade cards…plus some extra goodies.

Gifts from the heart matter…you matter.

Your time & love that you put into your projects does make a difference!

I blogged about this note card over the weekend and I just love clean and simple cards like this! The “box” is sooooo easy to make and it was inspired to me from the super talented Sam Donaldson….it you do not know of her, you need to as she is one talented SUD from the UK. She always inspires me and I just ADORE hearing that lovely accent of hers! 🙂

Here is a link for a video that she did which inspired me to make this. I did not do all of the steps and fru-fru that she did it you watch the whole thing…I just knew that I needed the “meat and potatoes” of the project!

I will add some measurements for you….please make this – it is super fun and comes together in a snap!

• Start with a piece of card stock 8″ X11″
• Using the Simply Scored and have it on the long side, score at 4 1/2″ and 6 1/2″
• Turn to the short side and score at 1″, 2″, 6′ and 7″
• Turn back to the long side and score at the 5 1/2″ mark just to the score line (see photo below)

• Fold and use your bone folder to get great crisp edges. (don’t worry about trying to fold in that little scored line – this is one for stability for the box, it will make sense when you complete the box!)
• Cut up as shown and I also feel that it is sooooo important to cut at an angle. To me, this is the key to clean edges.

• If you choose to decorate the front, the DSP (YEP…I am STILL USING UP my DSP – how are YOU DOING), this piece is 3 3/4″ X 4 1/4″
• Add adhesive, I like the fast fuse or you could use tear tape. You can see in the below photo where I placed it. Fold forward the back of the box to the adhesive.

• You can see in the below photo that I have fast fuse on the sides on the front and then you simple bring it forward to meet to complete the box….SOOOOO easy – SOOOOO practical!

Here in the below photo that you can see the final part coming together. the scored lines on the sides help give the box some stability and I also think it gives a polished look! What do you think? Easy to make…right????? Let me know your thoughts! I have made 9 of these and it is fun to play with all different colors of papers etc….

Time for a little “jazzing” up….Susan style, very simple! I did use the triple banner punch at 1″ and then 1 1/8″ as all I was going for was a peek of black popping out!

The dashes and the simple ribbon makes it fun! I stuck dimensionals on the back of the banner and then placed a glue dot on top of the bermuda bay ribbon and PLOPPED a white bow!

Here is another picture of the fun project. I was very happy with it and trust me, anyone would love to receive this practical gift. The itty bitty flowers added the final touch. (I will miss these in our line but I know that I will always use them)

Were you wondering why I had a clothespin??? Easy – I added some stamps to complete the gift. Tucking a pen in there is also a fun touch. Whenever you can package a “complete” gift like this – the person that receives it will remember it…as it is super special!

Today is a day that I have been waiting for…..I can order a PRE-ORDER from the new catalog….I say YIPPEE!!!! 🙂  I will be having my order expedited so get ready to see some FUN!

After I get my goodies, I will share with you the card you will receive this month with an order. Aprils card are going out today and tomorrow…they look beautiful!

Feel free to email me, I hope that you liked today’s post – I am happy! I would love to hear your thoughts!

Don’t forget to hit that SHOP NOW button for the retired goodies….use the hostess code in the upper right of my blog and I will be happy to send you a goodie! Have a great day….I am – SHOPPING from the new catalog!

I am the very first to say that this alphabet stamp get is a pricey one but it is a classic one! I know that it is on the retired list but I will keep it to use for projects like this. A stamp set like this never goes out of style and I think that the single initial on a card is timeless! I totally forgot to put in in the line up below so here you go – click here for the direct link! (Silly Susan) –

You know what I would do….I would opt to get the ultimate bundle in my eyes…..for just $99.99 you can pick $125.00 worth of products and it ships for free (that is $26.00 in free products + $12.50 in shipping = a total savings of $38.50)

It really is as simple as that and guess what….you can add the NEW catalog order products in your kit….email me and I can share with you the pre-order for your ordering purposes! I think that you know by now that I am very upfront….it really is as easy as that! No obligations to do anything except for you to enjoy your goodies!