Card in a Box!

Hello Weekend!!

I been wanting to share this post for a long time but just never got the pictures together and sorry for my picture taking skills here in advance...lol I came across this before the holidays and knew I had to make one. The stamp set is Festive Flurry from Stampin Up! It has a coordinating die cut with it too which is what makes it so awesome! Below is my first take on the card in 3-D form. You can find a video tutorial here. Keep in mind that the tutorial is in the UK and their paper size is different from ours! I figured that out the hard way and created a small guide of my own for you if you want to give it a stab at the end=) The card is very versatile for other occasions not just Christmas. It was fun and I will definitely use it again so hope you have fun! Leanne also made some cool cards of this after we had a craft get together doing this with some buddies check it out!

 

Here is another angle view

Here is another card I did with the colors changed up.

Below is an angle view, the flap that stays standing up with the large snowflake is where you can write your personal message in the back of it.

 

Above is the card folded down flat showing inside

This is the card folded down flat from the outside

Guide for Card in a Box

Below is the template for a 8.5x11 sized paper

Cut the paper on the 8.5 end to 5.5 inches

Turn the paper horizontal and score at 2 and 5/8, 5 and 1/4, 7 and 7/8, and 10 and 1/2

Turn the paper vertical or other way and score at 2 and 5/8

The dotted line below is where you cut which is the shorter end for the card box

You will need to cut 2 bridges for the box at 1 inch by 3.3 inches (score in a quarter of an inch on each side)

You will need to cut 4 designer paper of choice at 2 and 1/2 for top

You will need a plain strip for your message at 2 and 1/2 by 5 and 3/8

You will need to cut 3 designer paper of choice at 2 and 3/4 for bottom

CAS Holiday Cards

Morning!

Just wanted to share a couple of CAS cards I made for Christmas this year. Most of my cards barely made it this year or even late. This explains for me being absent in blogland and barely posting my cards now...LOL I tell myself to start early every year and every year I end up hustling to get these out and done towards the last minute! Anyhow I will try to post all my holidays cards out this week before 2014 arrives =) Happy Monday!

Stamps/ Punch Used:

Xmas Sweetie Anya (TGF)

Santa (Whiff of Joy)

Stampin Up Ornament Punch

Holly Jolly Christmas

Hi Everyone!

It's been a while since I blogged...LOL I am sure some of you are feeling the full force of Christmas creeping upon us...ahhh!!! Anyhow just wanted to drop in for some inspiration. I wrapped Hersey chocolate bars with card stock and crimped it at the ends. I used white paper to punch out borders and ribbon layered over it. I topped it off with these darn cute Sweet Penguins and Sweet November Fairwee Piper from C.C. Designs!  My friend Annie gave me one last year and it was so cute that I had to make some this year!

Hugs!

Kathy

Be Merry~!

Morning Everyone!

Did everyone get a head start on those Christmas cards and projects yet?! I sure haven't and barely getting started so if you are a procrastinator like me...Here is something to inspire you to kick off the fun holiday festivities. I made a wine tag using Yeti Fumi! It makes a nice touch if you plan to give it away or just as decor for home. I used a circle spellbinder to cut the ring on top as the punches won't reach that far in.  I also used a 5 petal flower punch to create a poinsettia and finished it off with gems and pearls. The sentiment is written with red pen and traced over with pink glitter gel pen. Hope this was fun for you and get your juices going for the Holiday Season!

Here is a closer glimpse at the hole I cut out to hang over the wine bottle. I punched out a scallop first on the DP and the glue it onto the white than blue base. I than took a circle spellbinder to cut in the center of the scallop shape.

XOXO,

Kathy

Make a Keiki Smile~!

Hi There!

Just wanted to share the cards I did for the "Make a Keiki Smile"! Made 10 cards total as my contribution. I have been doing this for the past 3 years I believe and it sure makes me happy to know that it makes a difference when everyone comes together for a great cause. The drive is lead by Kris and her aunt. She has the biggest of hearts always upping the number of cards delivered to kids who are in the hospital for the holidays in Mission Hills, CA!  I highly encourage all of you to participate next year because I had a great time and love to see the smiles on children's faces~!