Oh, coffee…it’s a wonderful thing.  I call it my attitude adjustment in the morning.  I would be a serious grouch without it.  So I often buy pouches of the instant Starbucks coffee for myself and the salon (don’t knock it till you try it…it’s really good) and that is where I got the inspiration for this little gift bag.  Check out the video and if you need any of the supplies I used in this video please just scroll down after the video to the visual product link below and it will whisk you away to my online store where you can shop 24/7.

Card stock: 9 by 9 square

• Score one side :  half score at 1/2, Full score at 1, 4 1/2, second half score at 4 3/4, full score at 4 3/4, 51/4 and 8 1/2
• Score the other side at 1 and 7 inches.

Notes:

• I say a half score but I suggest scoring down to 6 inches or so.
• That partial score is folded like an accordion.
• Notch that accordion fold so you get a V shape when flat.

Watch the video for a tutorial. Enjoy the show.

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Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Craft Scissors	Fuse Fast Adhesive
Boho Blossoms Punch	Park Lane Designer Series Paper	Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper	Hello Honey 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon

Hi friends,  I’m on a gold foil paper kick right now.  I am trying to use my paper products instead of hoarding them so this is the project that I choose to make for today.  Love the glitter and the shine.  Ha!  I’ve listed the products I used in this project below the video in case you wanted to grab yourself some stuff from my store.  🙂

Card stock:  7 by 6 3/4

Scoring:

• Short side (6 3/4 length at the top of your scoring tool): Score at 1/2, 1 1/2, 5 1/4, 6 1/4
• Long side (7): Score at 1, 3 1/4, 4 1/4, 6 1/4

Check out the video for the tutorial.  The above measurements are the correct ones I promise.

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Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Craft Scissors	Fuse Fast Adhesive
Gold Foil Sheets	Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper	Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	Boho Blossoms Punch
Boho Blossoms Punch	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments	Glue Dots

Oh my how I love this candle, it smells like heaven.  This is a project that I made to house said candle so it won’t rattle around in the box.  As always, if you need any of the supplies I used in today’s project just click on the visual link below the video and it will take you to my online store.

Base:

• Card stock 9 by 9 inches
• Score at 3 inches on all sides

Lid:

• Card stock: 5 1/16 by 5 1/16
• Score at 1 inch on all sides

Inner Holder:

• Card stock: 4 15/16 by 4 15/16
• Score at 1 inch on all sides
• Use a circle framelit that fits your needs.

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Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Craft Scissors	Fuse Fast Adhesive
Gold Foil Sheets	Gold Glimmer Paper	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper
Circles Collection Framelits Die	Big Shot

Hi Friends.

This is a cute project for all those paper crafters looking for wedding favor boxes or perhaps just a quick box for candies.  As always, if you need any of the supplies I used in this project click on the visual link below the video to get to my online store.

Card stock: 8 3/4 by 6

Scoring; Short side 5/8, 2, on each side

long side: 1 3/8, 3 7/8. 5 1/4, and 7 3/4

Enjoy the show…

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Hi friends.

I thought I would share with you a project that my sister asked me to create to house 2 small jam jars.  As she lives in Calgary, I had to send them to her and it was really convenient that I was able to fold these bags flat.  Anyway, check out the video and as always if you like or want any of the products you see me use just click on the visual links below the video and it will take you to my online store.

You’ll need 2 pieces of DSP (pretty paper) sized 10 by 9 3/4.  The short side is basically the right way up (meaning if you have a pattern you’ll want it to run in the proper direction NOT the way I did it in my video).

• Short side at the top score both pieces at 3 and 9 inches.
• Turn so the long side (10 inches) is on the top of your score board and score both sides at 2 inches.

Check out the video for a how to tutorial (albeit slightly confusing but I’m sure you’ll figure it out). Enjoy the show.

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Back To Black Designer Series Paper	Clips Essentials Hardware

Hi Friends.

This project was a lot of fun to make.  Check out the video and as usual if you need any of the supplies to make this project please click on the product link below and it will take you to my online store.  Thanks again for tuning in and you have yourself a great weekend. 🙂

For the base:

• Card stock sizing 8.5 by 8.5
• Score 2.5 on all sides

For the Lid:

• Card stock sizing 5 1/16 by 5 1/16
• Score at 3/4 on all sides
• DSP (pretty paper) sizing 3 3/8 by 3 3/8
• cut appropriate hole in the top for your project, I used the 3rd from the inside of my circle framelits.

Enjoy the show:

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Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Craft Scissors	Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Pistachio Pudding 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	Lullaby Designer Series Paper	Big Shot	Circles Collection Framelits Die
Fuse Fast Adhesive

Well, this wee box could be given to your sweetie with some chocolates inside.  As I have said before the smallest boxes hold the best things. 🙂  This project is made using the new chalk board paper, chalk inks and my favorite stamp set (out of this new catalog – er well so far).  The measurements are after the video and a product list is following after that.  Enjoy the show.

Measurements

• Cardstock: 6 by 6 inches
• First punch at 2.5
• Second punch at 4
• turn and repeat for 3 times.

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Envelope Punch Board	Chalkboard Paper	Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set	Rose Coral Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad
Yellow Citrus Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad	Craft Scissors	A Round Array Clear Stamp Set	7/8″ Circle Scallop Punch
Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack	Gold Glimmer Paper	Melon Mambo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock
Fuse Fast Adhesive

Hi everyone.  It’s Friday and that means a box tutorial.  Today I’ve made a video using both the score board and the envelope punch board to make the same sized box to house your homemade cards in.  My client/customer Rose requested this size box because I hadn’t made one like this before.  The measurements are below the video and I hope you get inspired.  All products are listed at the end of this post.  Enjoy the show.

https://youtu.be/50spmvIyTu0

Score board Measurement

• Card Stock  for base: 9 by 7 3/4

Scoring on all 4 sides at 1 1/2 inches.

• Card Stock for Lid: 7 9/16 by 6 5/16

Scoring on all 4 sides at 3/4 of an inch.

Envelope Punch Board Measurement

• Cardstock 10 5/8 by 10 5/8

First punch at 4 5/8 and second punch at 6 3/4.  Turn and follow score lines for the rest of the sides.  Round corners.

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A wee, dinky little box that would house something very small.  I often give little gifts to my customers who purchase Stampin’ Up! products through me.  Sometimes I get wee little squares of ink called Stampin’ Spots in my own paper pumpkin monthly.  Since I already have ink pads with refills, I sadly can’t use them.  However, I do like to share the wealth and pass them along.  Instead of just popping said ink in the bag full of goodies that my customers had purchased, I like to wrap the spots up in a cute little box.  It’s totally a simple build with a specific purpose in mind however, I can see a few choice candies in the box or a pair of earrings.  Anyway, check it out.

Enjoy the show…

Cardstock: 5 ¼ by 4 1/2

Scoring:
Long side: ¾, 2 ¼, 3, 4 ½
Short Side: ¾, 3 ¾

DSP: 2 7/8 by 1 3/8

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EPB?  Lol, it’s just the acronym for the amazing, the fun, and the brilliant “Envelope Punch Board”. You know that you can make envelopes with it, and I have shown you in the past a small fun dinky box, plus recently a DVD wrapping with it.  Today I am going to show you how to make a mammoth box with it.  Ha!  It turned out so well, and I am quite pleased at the decorating of it that I can promise you I have a smug smile on my face.  🙂  Check it out.

Enjoy the show.

Cardstock sizing: 12 by 12
Scoring:
Line up at the 4 inch mark, punch and score. Turn counter clock wise, line up the 4 inch mark punch and score. Turn counter clock wise, line up the 4 inch mark, punch and score. Flip the card and start again. Exactly the same, lining up the corner at the 4 inch mark, punch and score and do it on all sides.
Create the last 4 score lines to create the sides of the box by lining up a punched groove on the score guide line (kind of near the bottom right of the envelope punch board). Make the rest of the score lines that way.
DSP: 2 ½ by 4 7/8

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So, Christmas is over, it’s boxing day and more parties and gatherings are coming up.  Obviously if you are reading this blog you enjoy paper crafting and card making.  So you may have a bunch of cards hanging around and maybe have some storage boxes for said cards.  But do you have a perpetual calendar that reminds you of monthly birthdays to go along with your storage card box?  No?  This project is for you.  🙂  Check it out.

Enjoy the show.

Cardstock Sizing:
Body of Box: 12 by 11
Inside pocket: 8 by 4
Lid: 10 1/16 by 7 1/16

Decorative Paper Sizing:
Top: 2 7/8 by 5 7/8
Front & Back (2): 1 ¾ by 5 7/8
Sides (2): 2 7/8 by 1 ¾

Scoring:
Body of Box:
Long side: 3, 9
Short Side: 5, 8

Inside Pocket:
Long side: 1, 7
Short side: ½

Lid:
Score 2 inches on all sides

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I think this is my favorite build yet.  What a cute design and so interesting.  Love it.  It really kinda does open like a clam shell but I decorated it with Christmas paper so I am admittedly sure that it does not look like a clam shell.  Ha ha.  Happy Friday everyone.  I hope that your Christmas preparations are coming to a close and that you get an opportunity to share the spirit with your loved ones.  6 days left!!!

Enjoy the show.

Cardstock sizing: 11 7/8 by 8 ¾
Scoring:
Start on the short side: 2 7/8, 5 7/8
Long side: 1 ½, 4 1/2, 7 3/8, 10 3/8
Note: With the long side still on your score board, make a short score line to meet the first horizontal you come to (3 inch). You will make this short score line at 2 ½ and 9 3/8 flip the paper over and make the score again 2 ½ by 9 3/8.
DSP:
2 or 4 pieces at 2 ¾ by 2 ¾
6 pieces at 2 ¾ by 1 ¼
Note: Put dsp on before folding and gluing.

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I’m trying my best to offer larger and larger paper craft items as not everyone has use for dinky boxes/bags.  After last week’s video tutorial with the rather massive triangle box, I thought I would try my hand at a larger bag.  I didn’t have a lot of ribbon to create it with so I used the last bit of satin ribbon I had to seal it together like a pouch.  Of course, as with all my projects, please adjust it to your needs.  Hope you like it, I really thought the tone on tone stamping was lush but I also liked the heat embossed one too.

Enjoy the show….

Cardstock sizing: 2 pieces measuring 9 1/4 by 7 3/4

Scoring:
Long side: 2 ¾, 8 ¾
Short side: 1 ¾

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Simply Scored	Wild Wasabi 8-1/2X11 Card Stock	Bright Beautiful Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad
Bone Folder	Craft Paper Scissors	Sticky Strip	Whisper White 5/8″ Satin Ribbon

I had wanted to try to make a bag or box that would fit a regular sized wine bottle but it does seem impossible with just one piece of 12 by 12 card stock so I accidentally came up with this rather large and imposing triangle box.  It is somewhat easy to make and I do say that when it comes together it is impressive.  A little weird and awkward to try to glue together but it does work.  I hope my instruction here is OK, and I apologize for the short comings of my video camera.  It likes to shut off at 20 minutes and this video is a few minutes past that.  However, I did manage to splice it together and have one long video for you to view.  Hope you like it.

Enjoy the show.

Body Cardstock sizing: 12 by 12
Scoring:
One side: 3 ¾ by 7 ½, 11 ¼ (make a tick mark at 1 7/8, and 9 3/8.
The other side: 3 ¼
DSP:
3 pieces of 8 ½ by 3 ½

Lid Cardstock sizing: 5 ¼ by 5 5/8
Scoring
Short side: 1 and 4 ¼
Long side: 1, 4 7/8 (make a short score to the first horizontal score line at 1 inch) at 2 7/8

Hand scoring on both body and lid:
Score with the use of a ruler from corner to the tic marks to make the triangle.

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Hi there, it’s that time of year where we are gathering our items to be given and trying to wrap them in interesting ways.  This super cute pouch was specifically made for hot chocolate packages but I can see them being used for specialty teas, gift cards, perhaps event tickets such as concerts and movies.  The lists are endless with this simple yet kooky design.  I hope you enjoy the project.

Enjoy the show…

Cardstock sizing: 4 ¼ by 11
Scoring:
Long side: 2 ½, 7, 7 1/8, 7 ¼

DSP: 3 ½ by 4 1/16

Note:
At ¾ of an inch from the front, bottom fold- in the center 2 1/8 and mark a horizontal inch long pencil mark. Use a quarter and pencil in a half circle. Carefully using a craft knife cut the half circle and file away any rough paper.

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This project is designed to use one sheet from the designer series paper stacks.  The paper stacks are affordable at $8.50, pre cut to a size of 4 1/2 by 6 1/2 and there is 48 sheets per stack.  I love using them for cards, paper crafts and to decorate up a mini album page or to matt pictures.  Now, in saying that the sizing is perfect from your paper stack, you can cut any pretty paper to make this project, and that is what I did in the demo today.  You can see that the first picture below is from a paper stack but the ones I made in the video is from our new christmas paper cut down to size (I wanted to use the star framelits and thought the star paper would go nicely).  Anyway, here is the project called “squashed tubes” and I hope you like it.

Enjoy the show.

DSP sizing: 4 ½ by 6 1/2

Note: In the video I did not correctly name the punch I used.  It’s called the Label Bracket punch.  Click the picture below to head to my online store for purchase! Shop 24-7!!!

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Ok, I have the perfect little box for Ikea tea lights.  Finally.  I fashioned this box after seeing the boxes I use all the time at the salon.  I really like the final result.  Hope you enjoy the project too.  🙂

Cardstock sizing: 9 ¾ by 6 1/2
Scoring:
Long side: ½, 1 ¾, 8, 9 1/4
Short side: 1 ¼, 2 7/8, 4 1/8, 5 ¾

DSP: 6 by 1 3/8

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Hi there.  Happy Saturday to you.  I really don’t know where the original post for this video went…I noticed that it was not aired and I am really sorry that happened.  This little project is for those of you who are giving DVD’s or things that are shaped like DVD’s (like our clear mounted or photo polymer stamp sets) for a gift.  One of the nice things about this project is that it uses the envelope punch board.  It’s not just for envelopes you know.  😉

Enjoy the show.

Card Stock: 10 3/4 by 10 3/4

1. Line up at 4 1/2, punch and score then slide to 5 -punch and score.
2. Rotate 180 degrees and repeat step 1.
3. Flip over, line up at 4 1/2, punch and score then slide to 5 -punch and score.
4. Rotate 180 degrees, line up at 4 1/2, punch and score then slide to 5 -punch and score.
5. Line up score lines to the dial and score (no need to punch as it should already be done).
6. Round all corners.
7. Cut 2 bottom squares to be tabs.
8. Cut away 2 top tabs.
9. Place DVD sized object in package, secure the flaps with adhesive.
10. Optional, cut a slit for the open flap to be inserted.

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Santa Co. Designer Series Paper	Envelope Punch Board	Craft Paper Scissors	Bone Folder
Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock	Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock	Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Snail Adhesive

What’s an artist trading card you may ask? Artist trading cards (or ATCs) are miniature works of art about the same size as modern trading cards baseball cards, or 2 1⁄2 by 3 1⁄2 inches, small enough to fit inside standard card-collector pockets, sleeves or sheets. Cards are produced in various media, including dry media (pencils, pens, markers, etc.), wet media (watercolor, acrylic paints, etc.), paper media (in the form of collage, paper cuts, found objects, etc.) or even metals or fiber. The cards are usually traded or exchanged and never sold.

So, I have made several boxes in the past to hold some of mine and I thought that I would share with you on how I made them.  I hope you enjoy this little project.  🙂 Feel free to share with me the artist trading cards that you have made.  I’d love to see them.

PS.  Happy Halloween!

Enjoy the show.

Cardstock Sizing:
Lid: 4 13/16 by 5 13/16
Box: 6 ¾ by 7 3/4

Decorative Paper Sizing:
Lid:
First layer (card stock) 2 ¾ by 3 ¾
Second Layer (card stock) 2 ½ by 3 ½
Third Layer (designer series paper) 2 ¼ by 3 ¼
Sides:
Long side (2) 3 5/8 by 7/8
Short side (2) 2 5/8 by 7/8

Scoring:
Lid: 1 inch on all sides
Body: 2 inches on all sides

Notes: Especially made for artist trading cards sized at 2 12/ by 3 ½

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This project was inspired by the old school paper bags that we once received from the grocery stores oh so long ago.  I like the idea that you can make a bunch of them ahead of time and store them flat so that you can grab them when you need them.  I have a box full of boxes right now from past Friday videos, I wish I had more space!  Anyway, gotta love this great new paper, just adds to a wonderful sack of goodies inside.

Enjoy the show…

DSP or card stock sizing: 12 by 6

Scoring:
Short side: 1 ½
Long Side: 2, 3, 4 and again at 7 3/4, 8 3/4, 9 3/4
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This booklet was specifically made for the “Simply Sentiments English Ivy Stationary Set” that is in the clearance section in the online store.  The basic principles will be the same for any stationary set.  What a pretty gift for someone who likes to write letters.

Cover Cardstock sizing: 12 by 8 ½
Scoring: Long side: 5 ¾ by 6 ¼
DSP:
First Layer: 5 ½ by 8 ¼
Second Layer: 5 ¼ by 8

Letter band and Envelope band
Cardstock sizing (2): 8 ¼ by 2 ½
Scoring:
Long side: 1, 1 3/8, 6 7/8, 7 ¼
Short side: 1 5/8, 2
DSP: 5 3/8 by 1 3/8

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So this project is basically a domed envelope that one could slide their cutlery or napkin into for your fancy family dinner setting.  I thought the Color me Autumn designer series paper was perfect for this project but I can see some of the new beautiful Christmas paper would be really nice for say a Fancy Christmas table setting.

Cardstock sizing: 6 by 6

Scoring: Line up at the 2 inch mark, punch and score.
Turn counter clock wise, line up the dial to the score line (corner should match up to the 4 inch mark) punch and score. Turn counter clock wise, line up the dial to the score line (corner should match up to the 2 inch mark) punch and score. Turn counter clock wise the last time, line up the dial to the score line AND PUNCH ONLY…DO NOT SCORE!

Round all corners, fold all (3) score lines. Use craft blade to cut slit in the score line so the right side corner will slip into it and create a dome. Fold the bottom flap up and secure. Fold the left side over all and secure with adhesive.

DSP: 3 ½ by 4 1/16

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No cutting, little or no adhesive…it sounds a lot like origami to me.  Not every bag has the ability to adjust for each thing it carries but this bag kinda does.  I demonstrate in the video here. I used a small box of chocolates and adjusted the scoring lines around the chocolates.  I hope my instructions will help even if you are as bad at arithmetic as I am.  Ugh!!!

Enjoy the show.

No cutting, just scoring on this one. Scoring depends on items to be put inside.
Measure item to be packaged, center item in the middle of the paper selected (short side on your score board) score on the left and right side of the item with an even amount on each side.
Measure the item long ways on the long side of the paper selected. Score on the left and right side of the item with an even amount on each side.
Fold and score on all lines.

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Friday is here again and I have another quick video to share with you.  This time it’s a sweet little box that has a drawer that pulls out.  I think it is very similar to a match stick box but it’s a lot bigger than that.

Enjoy the Show.

Drawer Cardstock: 5 ½ by 3 ½
Score ¾ inch on all sides
Note: punch before adhering with small oval punch

Cover Cardstock: 6 3/8 by 4
Scoring on long side only: 3/8, 2 1/2, 3 3/8 and 5 ½

DSP:
First layer (card stock): 3 ¾ by 1 7/8
Second Layer (dsp): 3 ½ by 1 5/8
Inside drawer: 1 7/8 by 3 7/8

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Every now and again, I get asked to create a specific box or container to house a gift or in this case 12 things that are the same.  I cannot share what goes in here as it is a gift for a friend and (he or she) may glance a look at this video.  So, anyway, this was a super fun albeit long project and I am really pleased that it worked out perfectly.

Enjoy the show.

Cardstock Sizing:
7 ¼ by 8 ¼

Decorative Paper Sizing:
Sides: 4 by 1 ½
Lid: 1 ½ by 1 ½

Scoring:
Long Side: 1 ¾, 6. 7 ¾
Short Side: ¼, 2, 3 ¾ 5 1/2

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Naturals Ivory 8-1/2X11 Card Stock	Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Craft Paper Scissors	Sticky Strip	Project Life Corner Punch
Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin’ Pad	Stamping Sponges	Snail Adhesive	Antique Brads	Paper-Piercing Tool
Small Oval Punch