Today we are thinking about graduation and ways we can dress up the gift giving. I love this little folio made from one sheet of 12x12 cardstock and a large tag. This is ideal for a boy or a girl. It has 12 spots for photos so you can put a photo for each year of the childs school in here. And a place for a gift card or money. And if they don't want the album, then they can always give it to mom, I know she would love it. Below is the full tutorial and the measurements.
Start with a piece of cardstock that is 12x10 1/4" score on the 10 1/4" side at 2 1/4 and 6 1/4", Turn clockwise and score at 3 7/8", 4 1/8", 8", 8 1/4". Cut the piece as shown in the photo below.
You will cut away 1/2" on the center top flap. Round corners on outside flaps and angle on the center flap.
The tag is 8 7/8"x3 7/8" score on the long side at 2", 5 3/4" and 6"
To double mat as I did you will need 11 pieces cut at 3 1/2"x3 3/8"
Today we are drawing inspriation from a very creating lady on YouTube. I just found her channel last night and she is amazing. I had to bing watch a few of her videos. Her name is The Posh Paper Lady, go check her channel out, you will love it too. Below is the beautiful Vase and Flowers she made and I just had to make one too. You know how much I love 3D projects. You will find my tutorial along with all the measurements and photos below. Hope you give this a try and give her a shout out and don't forget to share on our Facebook page.
I used my cricut explore to create the flowers but I am sure you could do this with a punch if you don't have a cricut. I also used some flatback pearls for the feet and with my new pickup tool it was easy and quick. I glued them on with my hot glue gun. I also reinforced this vase by putting chipboard on the inside and bottom, so it can be used over and over again. For the paper collection we used the beautiful Prima Poetic Rose and Light Pink Bazzill cardstock for the background.
Directions
Cardstock cut at 7 3/4x11, on the 11" side score at 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2, 10 turn to the 7 3/4" side and score at 2 1/4"
Cut away the small retangle on the side where you have the 10" score and then cut up on the other score lines wedging out the edges as we do when we make a 3D box.
Fold and burnish
You will now need 4 pieces of chipboard or cereal boxes cut at 2 3/8"x5 3/8". Start by glues 3 of these down on the cardstock in between the score lines. They should just fit. This will reinforce you vase.
Then glue the vase together using the 1" flap, matching the edges. Glue the bottom flaps together making sure the vase comes out square. Now you are ready to glue the last piece of the chipboard inside. Glue it in place.
Cut 4 pieces of pattern paper that are 2 1/2x7 1/2", run a bone foler over the pieces causing them to bend a little in the middle, we will put these on with a space between the vase body and the decorating paper. Start by gluing them only at the bottom, just enough glue to hold them in place.
The one for the back will be glued straight down, no curve in it.
Now take the pieces of paper and hold them to the top of the vase and just put down on them until you creat a slight bow in the paper, making it look like a pot belly vase. When you have the desired bow glue the top down leaving the excess to fold over to the inside. Do this to the 3 pieces, remember the back piece is glued straight down no bow.
Now you can go back and fold the excess pattern paper over and glue it down to the inside covering the chipboard at the top.
Cut another piece of chipboard 2 3/4"x2 3/4", cut a piece of the same cardstock 3 3/4"x3 3/4", place the chipboard on this and cover it, trimming the corners as you do when you do a mini album cover.
Cut another piece of cardstock at 2 1/2"x2 1/2" and place over the other side of the piece, this will make the full cover for the bottom of our vase.
You can now turn this piece over and glue the flat back pearls on for feet.
Glue this piece to the bottom centering.
Cut one more piece of chipboard that is 2 3/8"x8" cover just the front and half way down the back of this piece with your cardstock. This will need to be glued in the back of the vase. It will be taller and the backdrop for the flowers.
Create your flowers and leaves/branches and put them on floral wire, place a styrofoam ball in the bottom to stick the floral wire into.
Glue the flowers on the floral wire and place them in your vase.
This project comes together so fast and you can make a ton. Embellish and you have some wonderful gifts for those Mothers on your list. Below is the YouTube tutorial and the measurements. If you make them please make sure to share on our Facebook Page.
Cardstock is cut at 12x11 inches and on the 12" side you need to score at 4 3/4" and 7 1/4". Turn it and score at 2 1/2" on the opposite sides.
Cut up on the score lines on the shorter side and wedge. Cut away some of the center tabs. Glue this together to creat a box shape.
Trim for the top are cut at 2x6 and you need to score at 1" on the 2" side. you will need 2 of these.
Cut 2 pieces that are 2"x 2 5/8" and score at 1" on the 2" side.
Handles cut 2 pieces that atre 12"x1 1/2" score at 3/8 and 1 on the 1 1/2" side. Glue together both sides.
Handle fastners cut 4 at 1 1/2"x2 1/2" score at 3/8" and 1" glue together as you did the handles.
Assemble as shown in the video listed above and embellish as you wish. This will hold about 10 to 12 cards and bases.
What a quick and easy project for this spring day. This is going to be great for Mothers day, graduation, Fathers day etc. And they will be water proof, and touch because they are laminated. Below is the full tutorial and measurements. Hope you give these a try and make sure to share with us on our Facebook Page.
Measurements:
6"x12" cardstock, score on the long side at 4, 4 1/8, 4 1/4, 4 3/8, 8 1/2, 8 5/8, 8 3/4, 8 7/8.
4x6 pocket, score at 1/2" on two short sides and the bottom long side.
Bottom pocket: 10"x4" on long side score at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2", 8", 8 1/2", 9", 9 1/2" turn and score at 1/2" on both sides.
ON this procket trim away the bulk as shown in the video, before folding accordion style.
Glue your pockets on as show in the video, put your closure on and decorate. That is it. quick and easy.
Here is a quick and lovely project for those last minute Easter items you forgot. I usually do these for my Grands to take to their classmates. Just a bag of candy and these and they are all set. The full tutorial, photos and measurements are listed below. And make sure if you make some of these share them on our Facebook Group. To see a list of all the product used, click the "show more" under the video.
Small Milk Carton
Cut your cardstock at 8 1/4"x5 1/2" score on the long side at 1 7/8", 3 3/4", 5 5/8" and 7 1/2"
Turn and score at 1 7/8", 3 3/4" and 5"
Mats for this is cut at 1 3/4"x1 3/4" you will need 4
Put your mats on in the center 4 squares.
Then on the end with the 1/2" score line cut away the rectangle at the bottom.
Cut up on all the score lines and trim slightly.
Put glue on the tab you have left on the end and glue the box together, the long tabs at the bottom are you bottom attaching pieces. Then pinch the top together and put a clip on.
Decorate as you desire and you are finished.
Mini Milk Carton
Cut you cardstock at 4 1/2"x6 1/2" score on the long side at 1 1/2", 3, 4 1/2 and 6
turn score at 1 1/2", 3", 4"
Then follow the same instructions as the small one above.
How pretty and easy this project is and it is so fancy looking. With just paper and a few flowers you can make this beautiful reinforced fancy basket for Easter, Valentines or any gift giving you wish. Below is a full video tutorial, photos and measurements. Howe you give it a try and don't forget to join our Facebook group and share with us your creatings.
Large Basket Measurements:
Cardstock is 12x12 inches score at 3/4"x4",8" 11 1/4"
Turn one turn and score these same measurements again.
Fold and burnish
Cut away the 2 boxes in corners on two sides, just leaving the tab in the middle as shown in the video.
Then cut up on the opposite sides on the 4 and 8 inch score lines just to the score line going across.
Glue box together folding the 3/4" tabs to the outside.
Cut 7 pieces of 1"x11" designer paper. On 6 of these pieces score at 3 1/2 on both ends.
These will be your decorative pieces that go on the outside.
Glue them on the bottom as show in the video, 3 going one way and 3 going another.
After you have attached all these pieces, then put a strong glue on the 3/4" tabs and glue down as show in the video.
With the 7th piece of 1"x11" paper you will clue this creating your handle.
Decorate as you wish and your basket is finished.
Small Basket Measurements:
6x6 inch cardstock score at 1/2", 2", 4" and 5 1/2"
turn and score the same measurements as above.
Cut 7 pieces of designer paper that is 1/2"x5" score at 1 1/2" on both ends of 6 of these peices.
Follow the same directions as above to complete this basket.
Lets create a standing book box photo album and have some ready for Mother's day. I think the mothers will love them. And you could always slip a gift card in one of the many pockets. Today we are posting part 1, we will post part 2 tomorrow. Hope you enjoy and give it a try. They are quick and easy and so much fun. And oh so beautiful when finished.
Iris Fold Card instructions and pattern for Girl
with Umbrella.
Card size is a 5x7. The mat for the iris fold part
is 4 ¾”x6 ¾”.
Iris Fold Card – Using up our scraps.
Print the image at 100% or original size it should
come out at aprox. 3 ¼” from tip to tip of the umbrella.
Trim the little girl bottom out and color with your
desired coloring tools.
Choose 5 colors
of paper, if you choose one pattern or two then some solid paper that will fill
in that is the colors in the pattern
paper.
Here is the link for the Cricut pattern I created.
If you don’t have a cricut then just use the pattern and trace it on your paper
and cut the hole out.
We are doing the remake of the cascading mini album that we did a few years ago. These are such a cute gift and so easy to make. Hope you enjoy the tutorial. All the measurements are listed below.
Measurements:
Cover 8 1/2x3 1/4 inches, on the long side score at 3 1/4", 3 3/4", 7" and 7 1/2". Round the corners on the end at the 7 1/2". This will be the front flap.
Mats for the front cover are 2 @ 3"x3"
2@ 3/8"x3"
1 @ 3/4"x3"
Cut 3 page inserts that are 3"x12" score on long side at 3, 6 and 9". Accordion fold and glue the ends together making a long train of them.
Mats for the page inserts are cut at 2 3/4"x2 3/4" you will need 23 of these.
Don't glue the mat on one end of this, this is where you will glue to the inside of your cover. Glue the cascading part to the cover and make you belly band to close. You can also use a magnet to close.
Belly band is cut at 1"x8 1/2" and the mat for this is cut at 3/4"x 8 1/4".
Glue these together then you will need to score at 3 1/4", 3 7/8", 7 1/8" and 7 3/4"
