Here Is How I Made It...

This is the Stationery Set I did with my Stamp Club this week. I've taken pictures and tried to condense it best I can without posting a hundred photos, so multiple things may be going on in each photo.

Finished project.

Stationery packet with two outside pockets for cards, one inside pocket for envelopes, a notepad and pen on Velcro for easy removal, four pocket cards with inserts and a magnetic closure.

Start with 2 pieces of Old Olive cardstock cut 6-1/2" x 6".
1 piece cut 6" x 2", scored at 1/2" in on both long sides.

Apply Sticky Strip to the scored 1/2" edges of the center piece and adhere to the bottom of the two pieces that will now be the stationery holder. It should be 6" wide and 6-1/2" tall.

Pockets

1. Cut three pieces of Old Olive cardstock to 6-3/4" x 2-3/4".

2. Score each pocket on three sides only, two short sides and one long side @ 1/4" and 1/2".

3. Cut out the corners (all 4 little squares) and apply Sticky Strip to the outermost edges of the three sides.

4. Peel Sticky Strip and attach a pocket to the front and to the back of the stationery holder. I placed mine about 1/4" up from the bottom, it really doesn't matter.

5. Open the holder and adhere one pocket to one of the inside panels. Decide if you want it on the left or right side based on where you are going to put the tablet and pen.

I put a decorative trim on the outside pockets of the front and back.

Cut a piece of Pink Pirouette cardstock 5-3/4" x 1-1/8" (or however deep you want it to be), place it in the Eyelet Border punch to make it beautiful and tie a piece of Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon around it. Attach it to the pocket with Sticky Strip.

I used the Large Oval punch to put handles in the stationery holder. For a decorative trim I punched an oval out of Pink Pirouette and punched around the hole with the Scallop Oval punch. Attach the oval to the handle with a bit of adhesive.

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Cards

There are 4 instruction photos in this picture.

1. Cut 4 cards, two Pink Pirouette and two Old Olive 8-1/2"x 5-1/2.
2. Score and fold in half.
3. Score again at 1" from the outside edge to make a flap for the pocket card and fold down.
4. Crease all folds with a bone folder so they are nice and crisp.

5. Cut 4 pieces of Bella Rose Designer Series Paper to 5-1/4" x 3". Adhere to the front of the pockets below the flap.

6. Secure the flap down and in place with a bit of Sticky Strip underneath the flap.

7. Apply about a 2" piece of Sticky Strip to the top right area of the flap for the ribbon.

There are 4 instruction photos in this picture.

1. Cut 11" of Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain. Attach it to one side of the Sticky Strip, wrap it around the entire card and attach on the other end of the Sticky Strip as shown in the top left area of the photo. This is the only thing holding the card together.

2. Stamp words on Whisper White (I used Warm Words) and punch out with the Large Oval Punch

3. Punch coordinating cardstocks in Scallop Oval for layering

4. Pocket card inserts are Whisper White cardstock cut 5-1/4" x 4", you'll need 4 of them.

5. Decorative trim for the top is DSP cut 5-1/4" x 1". I used the Scallop Edge punch.

6. Stamp an image on the insert card, I used cupcakes from Wagon Full Of Fun.

Finished cards

Put two cards in the front pocket and two in the back.

Inside

1. Put the 4 envelopes in the inside pocket. I cut a piece of DSP 5-1/2" x 2" for the front of the pocket. Accessorize with whatever you want, I put a little Library Clip on it.

2. The pen is a RSVP pen by Pentel. Unscrew the bottom of the pen and pull it out, roll the piece of DSP (3-1/8" x 1") around the pen (ink part) very tightly and insert it back into the barrel of the pen, place the pen part back into it and screw it back together.

3. These little notepads are Evidence brand they came 3 to a package from Wal-Mart. You can use any notepad that will fit, even one with a spiral binding.

4.Cut a piece of Old Olive cardstock 3" x 3/4" for the pen holder. Roll it around the pen and Sticky Strip it to the front and back of the cardboard backing of the notepad.

I attached the notepad and pen with Velcro Sticky Dots so it could be removed for easy use.

Enjoy!

A Milk Carton Container of My Own!

I have been posting pictures of other people's Milk Carton Containers every so often and I decided it was time to make and post another one of my own. You know...these are really fun to make! I've only made a Christmas and a Halloween container so naturally I had to make an Easter one!

Cardstock: So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Whisper White
Stamp Set: A Good Egg, words from Cheap Talk
Accessories: Milk Carton Container Tutorial, $3.95 available on my blog. Sale-a-bration DSP Delicate Dots, Trio Flower punch, Soft Subtles Brads, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Sponges, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Bashful Blue 1/4" Grosgrain and 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain, Corner Rounder, Key Tag Punch

Designer Desk Set Tutorial is Now Available for Purchase

It's ready!

Designer Desk Set tutorial is now available.

$3.95

This 22 page tutorial contains step by step cutting instructions and color photo directions for completing the 3 Drawer Chest, 3 Part Stationary Caddy, 2 individual full size card Magazine Holders, and 4 cards.

The Caddy and Magazine Holders are for full size cards (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). It is the SAME Magazine Holder I created for my October 1st posting, which was the first day of my 12 Days of Christmas tutorial set.

Some of the early comments noted a similarity of the Magazine Holder to the Filled With Flair template created by Lauren Meador for Papertrey Ink. However, my Magazine Holder was released in October 2008 and predates Lauren's posting by 6 months. This tutorial is based on my original design from that October Tutorial and not on any works by others. A link is provide above so you can verify the date and authenticity of my Magazine Holder posting. Thank you.

Top Note Purse Instructions

I posted a Top Note die cut purse that I made for my hostess a couple weeks ago and have had lots of e-mails asking for directions and dimensions.

finished project

I added jumbo eyelets to the scallop lid and Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain for the handle. The embellishment is the 5 Flower Petal punch and the new Jumbo brads in white. I've closed my purse with a sticky back Velcro circle.
Purse box is 5 1/2" x 6"
Score the 6" side at 1", flip it around and score at 1" on the other side.
Score the 5 1/2" side at 2 1/2" & 3 1/2"

1. You'll need 2 Top Note die cuts in cardstock and 2 in DSP if you want to layer them. Carefully trim the top flat so the flap comes over it nice and straight.

2. The flap is the large Scallop Circle die cut in cardstock and DSP is a circle cut from the Coluzzle (6th circle from the center).

3. Cut the box piece as shown above, add Sticky Strip to the edges and assemble.

I trimmed the point off the bottom so it stands up straight. I used the paper piecing tool to make dots around the scallop. I know you're going to ask because I've been asked before...the Stampin' Up! foam thing I keep my paper piercing tool in is an old antenna topper offered to demos on supply YEARS ago.

Apply Sticky Strip to the box and adhere to the Top Notes. Lay them down at first so you can see over the top of them to assure they are matched up perfectly. Before you really, really stick it together, stand it up and make sure it is straight.


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Another beautiful Tote-Ally Awesome Tote

This one is made by Carol Faubert of Canada. You can view her blog here.

Thank you for sharing Carol!

Becky's Tote-ally Awesome Tote is Now Available For Orders

Becky's Tote-ally Awesome Tote Tutorial is now available for purchase!

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The tutorial contains 26 pages of step by step cutting instructions and color photos for completing the tote, 4 cards, Post It note pad, pen and bookmarks shown in the photo above. The tutorial will be e-mailed to you within 12 hours of ordering.

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Valentine's Box/Cupcake Box Tutorial Is Now Available!

This tutorial is about building a compartmentalized gift box and lid.

I am calling it the Valentine’s Box because of the time of year I am releasing it.

The 22 page tutorial contains instructions and step by step photos for completing BOTH the Valentine's Box and the Cupcake Box plus all the inside ingredients for $3.95.

I’ve filled the Valentine's Box with things I think are cute to photograph.

The tutorial also includes directions for the Valentine's Day tags, acetate box of Hershey Kisses and the covered Peppermint Patties.

I've put sprinkles and chocolates in my Cupcake Box.
I’m sure you will find a lot of creative ways to fill your box. You'll learn how to customize your compartments to fit whatever ingredients suit your needs.

Order now for $3.95 using the link on the right hand bar or go to my "Tutorials for Sale" page on the left hand bar.

Mini Pocket Book Tutorial Now Available

Mini Pocket Book

Perfect for gift cards and photos, this tutorial contains 15 pages of step by step photos and instructions to create this adorable Mini Pocket Book as a Christmas gift but can be easily changed to any occasion. The book itself is made from one piece of 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. You need only a paper cutter with scoring blade to complete the book. The pages and inserts can be changed to accommodate whatever punches and embellishments you want to use.