Tent Box Card, Matching Envelope & Dolly Parton?

Well after reading the title I bet you are curious as to what I am talking about lol. You will have to watch the video to get the full story, but I do tell you how my MS butterfly punch ended up in Dolly's hands. 

The measurements for this card are very easy and it comes together very fast, you could make many of these without any trouble at all. If you do make these cards make sure to share on our FACEBOOK group, we love to see your projects. 

All the measurements are below and you will find links to all the products used under the video. Hope you make a few and share them with us. 

MEASUREMENTS FOR CARD

Cardstock is 6"x12" on the long side score at 1/2", 1 1/4", 2" and 7". 

Mats for the front are cut at 5 7/8"x4 7/8" white sheet

Top mat is 5 3/4"x4 3/4" designer paper

Find the center of the bottom of the design paper and mark it. mark up from the center mark 1 3/4", now cut from the center bottom to the spot up at 1 3/4". Take your ruler and place it from the end of the cut to the side point of the card bottom and fold this back, do this to both flaps. Fold them up and reinforce. 

Scallop punch is 2 1/2" in a matching color

Circle punch is 2" in black or matching color

Butterflies one is about 1 1/2" and the others are 3/4" and 1/2". If I can find any of these punches I will leave the link below the video.

Put your mats on the front of the card and then glue the 1/2" flap to the back side creating your "tent" fold. 

Embellish as you wish and you are finished.

MEASUREMENTS FOR ENVELOPE

Since your card measurements 5"x6" you will need to come up with an envelope. We have took the guess work out of this for you. 

Make a template out of some lightweight chipboard like a cereal box that is 5 1/2"x6 1/2". 

To get the size paper you need for your card you need to take the cards largest size and add 3" since this is an odd side card and not a square. See our video below if you would like to see how to calculate you envelope sizes. Since your largest size of your card is 6" then you add 3" and you come up with a 9"x9" piece of paper. Take your template and place catty cornered to the points of the paper getting it as close the even on all sides as you can. fold the paper around the template, you can shift the chipboard to make the side points come out even across from each other, as I show int he video. Do this on all sides and then take the template our and reinforce your score lines. Cut out the corners as I show in the video and trim or round the points. Glue together and you have your matching envelope. 

Made It Con Alabama Classes Going Live!

Lots Coming Up!

We are home, rested, feeling much better, with lots of catching up to do. We just wanted to give you a quick update on some things to expect in the next few weeks. 

First off we have our August "E" Club Kits going out tomorrow 8/4/19. For those of you who purchased the Aug add on Kit it will be included in your kit box. For anyone who hasn’t purchased the Aug add on and you are a kit member, keep in mind you get FREE shipping. It will charge you but we will reimburse the shipping amount. If you would like to purchase the add on kit click this link. We only have a few more available. You will get not only the items in the kit to make the Photo Rolodex, but you will also get a link that will have full step by step instructions, photos, templates, PDF’s and an exclusive video tutorial. We will have our tutorial finished this week, sorry it is running a little late, I just did not feel like working on it. 

If you would like to join our "E" Club Kit, just click this link. And remember you can cancel, skip a month, and renew anytime you like. More exciting news for members is starting August 4th you got 20% off all regular priced items from our store instead of 15%. Your code will be the same and will be effective starting tomorrow 8/4. And for all the details, PDF’s, templates, video links and more join the Club Kit members room. We have some exciting projects coming with this kit. Can’t wait to share them with you. 

We also have two giveaways to get posted this week. The winner for our Marine Life stamp set and for our YT end of the month giveaway. So make sure you are a subscriber to our YouTube so you don’t miss out. 

Online classes will be delayed one month. They will be available to purchase on Sept 1st. We were just not able to get everything ready for Aug 1st start up. We are keeping the cost very inexpensive so more will be able to take the classes. We want everyone who wants to, to be able to take part, therefore classes will only be $12.99 for the class link which will include, Video tutorials, PDF’s, templates, written instructions and photos.  If you want the full CLASS BUNDLE, which will include, Video tutorials, PDF’s, templates, written instructions, photos and all the paper, embellishments, metals, bling, die cuts, etc, that I use for the project, those will also be available for purchase at this time as well. Prices on the Bundles may vary from month to month based on the projects we create. More on this with links will be coming later in the month. 

Stay tuned to our YouTube channel we have lots more coming up this month. 

Thanks everyone for your support, E

Why I Am MIA Lately

Hey guys, it is E, I know long time no see right? Well I thought I would drop in and give you a quick update on what has been going on and why I have been MIA lately and hopefully when I will return.

I have been fighting a really bad infection that has caused severe migraines and lots of pain. Doctors have me on some strong antibiotics and pain meds that just make me feel even rougher. I have struggled with keeping up with orders, affiliate posts and kits, but I have just not felt like doing videos. Since the infection is in my jaw, it hurts really bad when I eat, talk, smile or just to open my mouth. Thus the reason no videos have been up lately. I will get them caught back up just as soon as I can.

We decided to take a few days off and take the grands to the beach and maybe during this time I could just rest and feel better. And so far so good. I am feeling better, not there yet but I am a lot better than last week. My "right hand man" Whitt, has been having some health issues as well so we are just staying in the condo, resting and relaxing while the kids and grands do their thing. We do get up and moving in time to go eat lol. Soft foods have become my friend lol.

I just wanted to fill you in on why you haven't seen me lately and to let you know that I will be back to full schedule soon I hope. And to also thank you for all your prayers, messages, well wishes and sweet comments. You guys are awesome and I know the prayers are why I am getting better so keep them coming please.

Until next week, (I hope), we will continue to rest and relax.

Love all of you and thank you all for your support. I could not do this without you.

With Love, E

Making Any Size Envelope & Free Templates

Well I have tried this method I came up with on just about every size card I can think of and so far it works great. I hope you will find it works for you too. I see many videos on YouTube about how to come up with the sizes paper, folds, score lines etc to make any size envelope but they all see to have so many steps in them. When I make a card and need an envelope I don't have a lot of time to I need something quick and easy. After all in this fast paced world isn't that the name of the game fast? 

Full tutorial Below

Templates: file:///C:/Users/EDITHWRAY/Documents/Envelope%20Templates.pdf

Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-HzQru-HRQv1162Z-JzcSw8SutZLQ5P7wUcjpYHhWZ0/edit?usp=sharing

So I came up with these steps and have tried them over and over and they work every time, so far! And it is only two basic steps. I have worked out the math for most normal card sizes and have created templates, linked below, for all that I can think of. But if you have a different size card just use the steps below to determine what size paper you will need for your envelope. And these can easily be made with pattern paper, I just used card stock to make it easier for you to see. 

The first step is to determine the size of your finished card. Now add 1/5" onto both those measurements. This will be the size of your template, and yes make you a template and write the size on them, makes it much easier when you want to make another envelope for that same one.

The second step after the template is to determine what size paper you will need to make your envelope. So if your card is anything other than a square card like a 4 1/2x6 1/4 or a 4 1/4x5 1/2 then you will need to take the largest size which in the 4 1/2x6 1/4 is the 6 1/4 and add 3 inches onto that. Thus your paper size for the envelope should be 6 1/4x3 = 9 1/4x9 1/4 make the paper square. 

Then just take your template, lay it as shown below, with the center points of the top and bottom of your card facing the points and fold around your template. As you fold around fold the opposite sides, this way you can match your points to make sure you get it close to even all the way around. I explain this in the video.

Take the template out and reinforce your score lines and then trim out where the score lines cross over in the corners. This makes the card fold over must easier. Glue and you are all set. 

Shelf Holder For Mini Storage Boxes

Quick and easy project but very useful. You can add to this project by going up with you bins or going out to the sides. I love making these and you can do them in all colors to match your room or decor. Below is the full video tutorial and measurements. Enjoy and don't forget to share with us your creations on our Facebook Group.

12x12 paper score at 1/2", 4 1/2", 7 1/2" and 11 1/2"

2 sheets that are cut at 3"x12", use construction strips and put these on the ends where the score lines end. Put one on each end as shown in the video. Then score these the same as the 12x12 sheet. 

Cut away one of the small tabs on the ends and then cut up on all other score lines. 

Chipboard reinforcements:

3 7/8"x11 7/8" you will need 2 of these

2 7/8"x11 7/8" you will need 1 of these

2 7/8"x3 7/8" you will need 4 of these.

glue your chipboard pieces on the inside and then you are ready to glue your piece together.

Make sure to use your construction strips on both sides of the dividers to prevent slipping. 

Have fun!! 

Mini Storage Boxes From Our Scraps

I can never have enough small storage boxes, and yes I could purchase some but why do that when I have everything I need here to make them. I have paper, chipboard and glue and that is all I need. Lets make a few and then tomorrow or maybe Monday if time doesn't allow we will make the shelf container to store them on. 

All measurements, video and photos are below. If you make these please share on our Facebook Group, we love to see your creations.

Links to all products used is under the video

Measurements

7x9 inch piece of cardstock on the long side score at 1/2, 2 1/2, 6 1/2 and 8 1/2 turn it one turn and score at 1/2, 2 1/2, 4 1/2 and 6 1/2.

Burnish and fold your score lines, then cut away as shown in the photo below. 

Chipboard for the bottom and the two long sides is cut at 1 7/8x3 7/8 you will need 3

Chipboard for the two ends is cut at 1 7/8x1 7/8 you will need two 

Cover your chipboard on one side with the same color cardstock or a different, that is up to you and then glue in the bottom piece before you glue together the box. 

Then glue the box sides together and slide the other pieces of chipboard into the box gluing as you go. You may have to trim off the chipboard on the ends if the don't fit, just trim a little then dry fit.

Folio Card

You guys know how I love unusual cards. I can't just give a simple card to anyone, I love the unusual ones, with little pockets and tuck places and the fancy fold. So today we decided to take a photo folio and a card and combine them to make a beautiful, but still mailable, card. Still super thin and not to heavy so it should mail with no problems. 

You will find the video tutorial link as well as all the measurements and photos below. Links to products I used will be listed if I can find them below as well. 

Measurments

Base is cut at 6x12, on the long side score at 5 7/8", 6", 6 1/8".

Pocket #1 cardstock is 6 1/2x3 1/2 score on two short sides and one long side at 1/2".

Pocket #2 cardstock is 6 1/2x4 1/2 score on two short sides and one long side at 1/2".

Pocket Envelope

Cardstock is cut at 6 1/2"x9 1/2" score on long side at 3 1/2", 7 1/2" turn and score on the short side at 1/2" on both sides.

Cut away as shown in the video to make an envelope pocket. Round the corners on the top flap.

Mats

Mats for outside and inside of cardbase is 5 3/4"x5 3/4" you will need 3.

Mats for pocket #1 are 5 1/4"x3 3/4"

Mats for pocket #2 5 1/4"x2 3/4"

Mats for envelope pocket 5 1/4"x 1 3/4" cut 2 round corners

Mats for envelope front 5 1/4"x3 1/4"

Front Cardstock

Base cardstock for front piece is 3 1/2"x5"

White piece is 3 1/4"x4 3/4"

I used the following products to create this card:

Mum Bouquet die: I am sorry I can't find this anywhere.

Lawn Fawn Happy stamp set: https://amzn.to/2kha3Vs 

Lawn Fawn Happy die set: https://amzn.to/2lgvxSw 

Purple tape: http://bit.ly/30yfn6v

Foam tape: http://bit.ly/2O1bW6Q

Tim Holtz Scissors: http://bit.ly/2xN8Qsq

Big Shot: https://amzn.to/2lNqGc5 

Fancy Fold Card & Surprise Giveaway

A quick and easy card that just screams summer and beach time with the family. I love to sail and I love the water, so this card was so much fun to make. We also have a surprise giveaway, this one was even a surprise to me lol. But you must watch the full video because you never know where and when I will share with you how to enter. 

I hope you will give it a go and if you do please share your take on the card over on our Facebook group. All measurements, YouTube tutorial, and photos are below. Have fun creating. 

For this card you will need a piece of paper that is 6x12" on the long side you will score at 2, 4, 6, 8 turn the sheet to your right and starting at the first score line and at the 1 1/2" mark, score from there to the third score line, then do the same at the 4 1/2" score line. Then cut along where you just made these score lines. 

Mats are cut at 1 7/8x5 3/4

                         3 3/4x2 3/4

                                               1 3/8x1 7/8 cut 4 of these

                         1 7/8x5 3/4

                         5 3/4x4 7/8

Embellish with what makes you happy, I use the sailboats, the captains wheel and an anchor. Those templates are HERE if you would like to recreate these. And I have also left my CRICUT CUT FILE to these same images here. They are free cuts if you have Cricut Access and if you don't then you can sign up HERE it is just $9.99 a month and you get tons of extra images and they are adding new ones each month. 

Beach Hut 3D Box

This is a cut and easy project. We used some items we got in our July E Club Kit and made this adorable Beach Hut box. I love the beach so this is right up my alley. I have never been to a beach that had beach huts, I don't even know if they are a "thing" anymore. Let me know in the comments below if the beach you visit has these. I would love to see some photos of some of them. 

I will like all the products I used under my video tutorial, if you can't see all the links just click the show more on your computer or the little arrow on the left side on your ipad or phone. 

Cardstock 10 1/2x10, on the long side score at 1/2", 3", 8" turn and score at 1/2, 2 1/2, 7 1/2"

Cardstock 5 1/2x10 on the long side score at 1/2, 2 1/2, 7 1/2 then turn and score at 1/2".

In the small boxes under the 1/2" score line mark the center and then score a line from that mark down to the side where the two score lines meet. Then do the same thing the other way creating a triangle in these two small boxes. 

Mats: 4 3/4x4 3/4 inches cut 2 front and back

          2 1/2x4 3/4 inches cut 2 roof

          2 1/4x4 3/4 inches cut 2 sides

Door and window is cut using my cricut the Cricut file is here. Or if you don't have a cricut and would like to use this file I have linked a PDF for these images here. 

Banner is cut at 3/4"  

PDF: file:///C:/Users/EDITHWRAY/Documents/images%20for%20beach%20hut.pdf