I am a little behind in getting my Facebook Live projects posted here (these are from last month!), but I definitely don’t want to overlook this little gem. I love an easy gift card holder this time of year!
I made it in two different color schemes, using the North Pole Sacks as my base. Each sack is scored 2 1/4″ from the bottom edge. The bottom is turned up to make a pocket for the gift card, and the belly band (1 1/2″ x 9″) holds the sides together. So easy, and also easy to decorate when you use a punch bundle as I have here – mine use our Handmade Wishes bundle.
The insert card is a piece of Basic White, 3 1/4″ x 3 3/4″, mounted on cardstock, 3 1/2″ x 4″.
I also shared this 8″ square design for a shadowbox frame. I CASEd this project from a teammate, Debbie D’Aurelio, who had made a smaller version. Find full details in the video at the end of the post. I took a picture of the framed versions, but the shadows in the shadowbox are distracting!
Check out the Facebook Live video that shows both the gift card holders and shadowboxes here…
Thanks so much for checking out my projects! You can find all of the products I use in my online store. My gift with a $35 order this month is a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush – please shop with Host Code 2P3MCPS4 on orders under $150 (orders over $150, take your own Stampin’ Rewards, and you will also receive my gift). I appreciate your business!
Don’t forget to check out all of the sale items in the store! The Clearance Rack has been recently updated, and the Last Chance sale includes discounts of up to 60%!
I flashed these cards on a recent Facebook Live, and meant to post them here as well. The Framed Florets bundle is an early release from our upcoming mini catalog, but the coordinating products are only while supplies last through January 4!
Besides the beautiful stamps, dies, and paper, I also want to point out the versatile ribbon. It’s our White 1/4″ Crinkled Seam Binding. It is so easy to color with our Blends, as I have done here with Balmy Blue. It makes a very mailable bow (even a double!!), and you don’t have to worry about wrinkles since the full length is crinkled! I think that’s the key – you have to think of it as crinkled, not wrinkled!
I just love the frames created by the various ovals, and the greetings are fabulous! See the full collection below…
If you love this whole collection, it is cheaper to join than to purchase this as a customer, with this as one of the items you choose in your $125 Starter Kit. You can choose the collection for $97.50 plus an additional $27.50 worth of product for $99 + tax, and shipping is free.
Joining also earns you the privilege of shopping early, and at a discount! As Demos, we will be able to get the new catalog and SAB goodies next month, at least 20% off. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at stampyourworld@gmail.com if you would like to discuss this. I would be happy to answer any questions you have about this. There is no obligation to sell, or even to purchase beyond the Starter Kit.
Thank you for checking out my cards! If you need any of our fabulous products, I would very much appreciate your business. Please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to be directed to a specific product used today.
Place a $35 order with Host Code W3JJ7KD4 in November and I will send you a package of Red Rhinestone Jewels and a handmade card. This is my way of sharing the Stampin’ Rewards with you – I appreciate your business!!
Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! November 15-18, select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be on sale with the following discounts:
10% off all punches
15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
20% off all dies
20% off all embossing folders
20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper
With the season of giving upon us, this is a great opportunity to buy gifts for your fellow crafting enthusiasts, or to stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects. Remember, this sale is for four days only! Don’t miss out!
Our Stampin’ Up! year ended on September 30, and I am so grateful to my wonderful team and customers! I couldn’t have accomplished any of these things without you!!
Before I get to last night’s Facebook Live projects, I want to share some early release news – the Framed Florets bundle will be available in our upcoming January-June 2023 Mini Catalog. However, the coordinating products are only while supplies last between now and January 4!
As I pointed out during my Facebook Live – if you love this whole collection, it is cheaper to join than to purchase this as a customer, with this as one of the items you choose in your $125 Starter Kit. You can choose the collection for $97.50 plus an additional $27.50 worth of product for $99 + tax, and shipping is free.
Joining also earns you the privilege of shopping early, and at a discount! As Demos, we will be able to get the new catalog and SAB goodies next month, at least 20% off. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at stampyourworld@gmail.com if you would like to discuss this. I would be happy to answer any questions you have about this. There is no obligation to sell, or even to purchase beyond the Starter Kit.
I used the beautiful Framed & Festive greetings on two of my cards last night…
This is a variation of the tag card I showed earlier this year (click here for that post). I added a flip element to that card. The circle has a greeting on the front that flips to reveal the inner greeting as the card is opened.
The circle greeting is also on a flip element here.
These are really fun to make! The dimensions are as follows…
Cardstock Base 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 4″, 6 3/4″
Designer Paper 3 3/4″ x 4″, 2 1/2″ x 4″ and 1 1/2″ x 4
Basic White 4″ x 4″
I modified these dimensions for the next group of cards, simply changing the location of the z-fold….
These are made with the stamp set Seal of Approval, and the front panel is wider, leaving less designer paper exposed at the right side.
Dimensions for this version are as follows…
Cardstock Base 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 4 1/2″, 7 1/4″”
Designer Paper 4 1/4″ x 4″, 2 1/2″ x 4″ and 1″ x 4
Basic White 3 1/2″ x 4″
The card at top left opens as shown below, with no flip element, just a greeting that spans over both sections of the card front.
On the other two samples, I used a die from Stitched Rectangles to make the greeting a flip element.
Please check out the video for full instructions, and join the Buckeye Inklings Stampers group on Facebook to get notice of all of my Live videos.
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Place a $35 order with Host Code W3JJ7KD4 in November and I will send you a package of Red Rhinestone Jewels and a handmade card. This is my way of sharing the Stampin’ Rewards with you – I appreciate your business!!
The large leaf and seedlings stamp from the Soft Seedlings set is a great focal point for a seasonal card. I used a dauber to add Merry Merlot to the stamp after inking it with Mango Melody. The leaves on the background mat are created with the Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder.
The beautiful greetings are also a part of this set. I stamped my greetings on strips of Basic White and trimmed the ends with the Handmade Tag Punch.
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I think the faux version is easier because it uses simple rectangular pieces. I also like the fact that the designer paper pieces measure 3″ x 4″, so you can substitute Memories & More cards if you wish. I also used a 3″ x 4″ piece of Basic White on the back for my greeting.
Dimensions are as follows…
Pool Party 3 1/4″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 5 1/2″
Pool Party 4 1/4″ x 9″, scored at 1 1/4″, 2 1/2″, 5 3/4″
Designer Paper (2) 3″ x 4″ and (1) 1″ x 4″
Real Red (2) 3 1/8″ x 4 1/8″ and (1) 1 1/8″ x 4 1/8″
Basic White 3″ x 4″
The video from last night’s Facebook Live shows complete assembly instructions. Please join the Buckeye Inklings Stampers Group on facebook to get notice of all of my live videos.
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I learned this fun project from my upline Mindy Gray at a team event this week, and I had to share – so it was the subject of this week’s Facebook Live. I should also mention that Mindy gives credit to our friend Candy Michael for showing her how to make it – very typical that we are all sharing and CASE-ing each other!
The version I made last night (shown above) uses Celebrate Everything designer paper with the Snowman Magic Bundle and a greeting from Brightest Glow. I have put that Facebook Live on my YouTube channel, and you can view it here…
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The gift wallet opens as shown above, and each side can hold a note card or any type of flat gift, like a hot cocoa pouch. I have put one of our precut and scored note cards in each pocket. There is also a vellum pocket that is perfect for a little gift tag or a gift card.
The one on the left is the version we made at our team event, also made from a print in the Celebrate Everything designer paper collection. The stamps are from Sweet Gingerbread. It holds pocket cards as shown below…
The wallet itself is easy to make from a 8″ x 12″ piece of designer paper. The paper is scored along the 12″ side at 3/4″, 6″ and 11 1/4″, and along the 8″ side at 1 1/4″ and 5″. Watch directional prints, and keep in mind that the 1 1/4″ dimension is for the flap at the top of the pouches. You may need to refer to the video to see how to use these score lines as a guide to cut the base shape.
The vellum pocket is made from vellum measuring 5 1/2″ x 2 1/2″, and scored at 1/4″ on three sides.
The pocket cards in the black and pink version are made from 3 1/2″ x 5″ cardstock mats with 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″ Basic White stamped layers.
I made a coordinating gift card holder with the leftover 4″ x 12″ strip of designer paper. This is my all-time favorite (and easiest!) design for gift cards.
The 4″ strip was scored at 3″, 6″ and 9 1/8″. The 3″ section is the one that creates the pocket with the diagonal fold. The 2 7/8″ section is folded back on itself to create the end flap (at left in the above picture). The greeting is stamped on 2 7/8″ x 3 3/4″ Basic White, matted on 3″ x 3 7/8″ cardstock.
These are really fun designer paper projects. Our designer paper is so perfect for these because of its weight, and the fact that it is two-sided! I hope you’ll give these projects a try! The products used are on a carousel at the end of this post.
And if you are still reading…I would like to repeat some thoughts from a post I made last fall. They are even more applicable this year as I consider the changes I need to make in my business.
My favorite part of the job is creating and sharing new projects. I welcome visits from Teammates, Customers, Demonstrators, and Customers of other Demonstrators 🙂 It has always been my intent to freely share ideas.
My following has increased by all measures, and I really do appreciate that! Unfortunately, like many Demos, my sales are down, and that does have me questioning the time I can devote to sharing my projects.
I am opposed to offering big discounts and freebies that entice Customers away from my own Teammates and other Demonstrators. The vast majority of Demonstrators cannot provide big discounts and excessive freebies. I offer a modest gift for my customers from the Stampin’ Rewards that are collected from our combined orders.
I know there are many factors currently affecting sales. However, if you are a Customer, you can help – please do not choose your Demonstrator by the discounts and freebies. Instead, consider where you get your ideas and who you would like to support. This is a thoughtful PSA from me today, and I thank you for considering it! It may be a losing battle, but I say it for the sake of my Team and all of the other Demonstrators who share so freely!
Last night on Facebook Live, I showed how to make these two types of easel cards – a twisted easel and a more traditional easel, using the Kindest Gnomes bundle and coordinating designer paper. I am showing pictures and dimensions here, but click here for full details in the video.
I CASEd the layout of a card I received from Carol Coy to make the first easel, though mine looks quite different made with the Kindest Gnomes. (See Carol’s beautiful sunflower card below.)
Dimensions are as follows…
Pacific Point card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored at 2 1/8″ and 4 1/4″
Pacific Point mat 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
Parakeet Party 4″ x 5″ and 3 1/2″ x 5″
Pacific Point 3″ x 4 1/2″ and 1 3/4″ x 4 1/2″
Designer Paper 2 7/8″ x 4 3/8″ and 1 5/8″ x 4 3/8″
Note that you could change the size of the Pacific Point mat and focal point pieces to accomodate whatever you would like to prop up on the easel.
I am showing Carol’s gorgeous card below. How different it looks with the sunflowers and plaid, right?! I think it would also be a lovely card in Christmas colors, perhaps with poinsettias. It’s such a lovely card to display!
The second card is a twisted easel with a bookbinding edge – I have shown some fun variations of this before (click here), but I used a Window Sheet instead of a cardstock panel for my gnome scene.
Dimensions are as follows…
Pacific Point card base 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ and 6 3/4″
Designer Paper 1″ x 4″ and 4″ x 4″, cut diagonally
Basic White and Window Sheet 4″ x 4″
These are fun to make, and great for a recipient to display – I hope you will give them a try with your favorite papers and stamps!
If you need any of our fabulous products, I would very much appreciate your business. Please click here for the online store, or use the carousel below to be directed to a specific product used today.
Place a $35 order with Host Code CZ9ECBDM in October and I will send you a package of Adhesive-Backed Stars and a handmade card. This is my way of sharing the Stampin’ Rewards with you – I appreciate your business!!
