Lots of Bags!

Bags & Bags, oh my! I have searched the Internet looking for different bags. I really like making my own packaging for gifts and little treats. There are so many great sites for you to chose from. Here is my collection so far, waiting for the right occasion to be filled and given away!

 

Here is a list of just some of the sites I got the ideas from:

http://pootles.co.uk/

http://www.mychicnscratch.com/

http://www.stampingwithamore.com/

 

If there is a specific project that you would like to know the products that I used please leave a comment or send me a message.

 

Don't forget free shipping started yesterday! Monday April 21st, to Friday APril 25th, 2014. You don't want to miss this!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

 

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

 

"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying." Matthew 28:6

Tea Light Box Tutorial

Hi everyone! What crazy weather we're having! Only here in Southern Ontario (Okay Canada), can you wear sandals one day and the next winter boots! I even know some people who put their air conditioner on yesterday! Now today, it's back to having the furnace going. The joys of Canada~

Where were we!? Oh yah, my Tea Light Box Tutorial! I have had numerous people ask me for directions on how to make it. I am going to try and explain it to you. Not to worry, I have lots of photos! You may just want to go get a coffee, tea, or snack before we start. Don't worry it isn't complicated at all!

Supplies you will need:
1 piece of card stock or paper of your choice measuring 5x7
Scoring tool (either one from your trimmer or Simply Scored Scoring Tool)
Paper snips or scissors
Sticky Strip
Corner Rounder
Scallop Tag Top Punch
Paper Piercing tool
Brad or Ribbon
Bone folder
Pencil
 
Let's get started!

Step 1.
Place your paper in the horizontal position on your scoring tool and score @ 1, 3, 4

Step 2.
Then in the vertical position and score @ 1/2, 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 4 1/2

Your paper should look like this (I used a black maker so you could see the score lines better)

Step 3.

Cut out all the areas that I have blacked out with the black marker. Then cut up to the first score line. It should now look like this. You now want to take your bone folder and fold up all those scored edges.

Step 4.
This next step in what Connie Stewart calls mitering. It helps the box close nicely. All you do is take little triangles off of the 4 little square tabs. See photo below.

Step 5.
This next step is just taking your corner rounder and rounding the corners of the small rectangular flap. You will see this flap when you open the box. It just looks nice with rounded corners.
 
Step 6.
Inserting the long piece on the right into your Scallop tag Top Punch.

 

 

Step 7.

Now you need to add Sticky Strip to the 4 small tabs. Hopefully you can see it in the photo.

 

 

Step 8.

Time to assemble the box. It should now look like this.

 

 

Step 9.
Now just fold the lid over to close the box. To make the last scored edge just fold it over too. I tried scoring it first but the lid didn't shut very well. I found this to be the best way.
 
Step 10.
Here is where you have a choice of either to put in a brad or to tie ribbon around your box. The choice is yours. I have found that adding the ribbon is much easier, but the brad looks really cute. Close the lid, with a pencil mark where you would like your brad to go. If you make the hole too close to the scallop then it is too hard to close. You might want to experiment on a piece of scrap paper first before you poke a hole in your box. I really hope this makes sense!

 

 



You want to have the brad stick out a little so it catches the scallop. See photo below. I put a small piece of tape behind the brad to hold it out.

 

Now the really fun part. Embellish the way you want! Here is one I made using a ribbon. I think it is just as pretty!

 

If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message. Even if you are stuck on one of the steps. I am here to help! I would love to see what you have created, please send me a photo!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

 

If you liked any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online for Stampin’ Up! products directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team I’d would love to hear from you!

 

"O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth, who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!" Psalm 8:1

Paper Roses

I am so excited for you to be here with me today! It's all about paper roses and what to put them on!

It all started by me wanting to learn how to make paper roses like everyone else. As it turned out, it is a lot easier than I thought! Wonderful you-tube videos out there explaining everything for you.

Then, I saw this really cute box on Pinterest. I knew they would be prefect for my paper roses. I was on a mission to make this box, however I searched high and low looking for a tutorial on how to make it. No such luck! So, I figured it out on my own! I think they are the cutest little boxes! They hold one tea light per box. I thought you could use them for 'wedding favors', a little 'Thank you' gift. You could put whatever you want inside. They are 2x2 square with a depth of 1 inch.

 

Stampin' Up! supplies:

 

Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red

 

Ink: Rose Red

 

Stamp Set: Tiny Tags (retired)

 

Accessories: Scallop Tag Top Punch, Brads, Circle Punch 1 3/4, Tiny Tags Punch, Sponge (for the petals), Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Corner Rounder Punch, Pansy Punch (for the rose), Hot Glue Gun

 

If you’d like any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalog, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online with Stampin’ Up! directly through me by clicking the ‘shopping cart' button on the right. And if you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team I’d would definitely like to hear from you!

 

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

 

"Kind words are easy to speak, but their echos are truly endless" Mother Teresa