Tag Topper Punch Closure Card

The title for my post today is probably more difficult to say than it is to make the card.  I've been seeing a lot of cards made with this design and decided to jump in and give it a try.  We'll actually be making this card at my class this Friday.

The card was fun and easy to make and I love how bright and cheery it is, as we've been having some drizzly days here lately. 

I used my wire cutters to cut off part of a round toothpick.  I attached it to my banner and tied a ribbon around it and now I have a cute little pennant flag.

Because a portion of the inside of your card shows when you use this design, it's good to add a piece of CS inside the card.  You can stamp a little something on the inside and still have room for writing a nice little message.  I mostly do hand written messages on the inside of my cards because I know people really appreciate hearing from you with a personal note.  You still have room for a little stamping, so the inside can look good and have something special to say.

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Hooray for Today!

This will be a short and sweet post today, as I have little Olive Jane coming for a visit.  The boys are coming over to play with her, too.  I'm so glad they love getting together and playing with their little cousin.  Now, to convince Ben that when she is 9, they will have moved up in their ages as well.  I think he had visions of some day all 3 of them being the same age.  Aaron's goal is to teach her to draw.  Isn't that sweet?

I think these cards say it all for this day.  Hooray for today!  These are 5-inch square cards.  We no longer carry the large, square envelopes, so you make your own envelopes for them, using the Envelope Punch Board --- one of my favorite new stamping toys:) 

I try to make every day be a 'Hooray for Today' kind of day.  It's a great way to remember and appreciate your blessings and to make the most of each and every day.  I wish you a 'Hooray for Today' kind of day!

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More Crushed Curry, Please

Let's have some more Crushed Curry today and let's bump it up with a technique to create your own chevron strip with DSP.  Are you ready for some fun?  Let's take a look at the card with this technique and then I'll explain how I did it.

Here's the card:

How I made my chevron strip:
- Use Kaleidoscope DSP.
- Cut a 1/2" strip off the top of the sheet that has diagonal stripes on it.
- Cut a 1/2" strip off the side of the sheet that has diagonal stripes on it.
- Be sure you have stripes going different directions.
- Line up the stripes on the pieces you cut to create your chevron pattern.
- Yes, it's that easy... and fun.
- Because you're making cards, you can get several 'chevrons' from the same sheet of DSP.
- What else could you make with this technique?

Note:
My embossed piece of Crushed Curry is a separate layer, cut 1/4" smaller than the piece below it.  You could emboss the entire top of your card.  More often than not, I make my embossed piece a separate layer, just to add more texture and interest to my card.  No wonder my friends call me the "Queen of Layers."

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Want a Dramatic Card? Add Crushed Curry!

Would you like to create a dramatic color story?  Add Crushed Curry to Basic Black.  Now, you've got drama.  This is just a fun card.  It's quick and cute and yet quite ... well... dramatic.  I wouldn't send it to just anyone, but a good friend would be tickled, I think.  Our new On Film framelits dies are certainly fun.  They come with quite a few interesting pieces.  I look forward to trying those, too, on a future project.

Our new Kaleidoscope DSP has Crushed Curry in it, so I used a piece of it to line my envelope.  I don't think I could send a card in a plain envelope anymore.  It just wouldn't feel right.

Before I go, speaking of drama today, check out this little doll baby and her hat.

Isn't that the cutest hat ever... and a mighty good treat... not to mention my gorgeous doll baby.

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Tutorial... How to Use a Thinlits Circle Card die to Make a Place Card or Calendar

As promised, today I'll share my tutorial with you for just how to make a calendar or place card using the Thinlits Circle Card die.  It's fun and easy.  I hope you'll give it a try. 

FOR CALENDAR:
- Cut CS to 5 1/2 X 6."
- Run through Big Shot, using Thinlits Circle Card die.
- Fold as shown in photo.
- Add calendar and decorate to your heart's desire.

NOTE:
You could use these same steps and turn this into a place card.  The tutorial below is for a place card with a base.  I made mine with a base because they were going to be transported to the dinner location and then labels added to them.  I wanted to be sure they would be extra strong.

 FOR PLACE CARD:
- Cut CS to just under 5 1/2" so it fits inside the die (see photo).
- Position as shown in the photo.

- Run through Big Shot, using Thinlits Circle Card die.
- Score at 6" and 8 3/4."
- Fold and burnish all score lines.
- Attach small strip to front, using Liquid Tombow (or Sticky Strip), to form the base.
- BURNISH WITH BONE FOLDER INSIDE HOLDER, TO STICK TIGHT.

I realize that I don't have shot of the place card from the side.  When it is folded around and the base is attached to the front, it becomes a triangle from the side view.  I think you can get the idea.

Now, use your imagination and think of other special occasions where you could use a fancy place card.  Enjoy!

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... and yet more treats!

Yes, I did.  I made more treat holders.  These are just stinkin' cute!  The first treats were made with the Scalloped Tag Topper punch and the box-shaped treat holder has a treat bag inside from our Twisty Treats kit (free Sale-A-Bration item).  I have Hershey Kisses inside my treat boxes, but they would hold a variety of little goodies. 

I knew how to make a treat holder, but Julie Davison showed how to make a little box inside it, so the treats are held nicely in place.

I've seen a lot of boxes and treat holders online lately and lots with the word bubbles on them.  I added a word bubble to my tag, as well.  The tag is part of the Twisty Treats kit.

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Thinlits Circle Card Calendars

As promised, I have more calendars ready to share with you today.  These are an original design I came up with for using our Thinlits Circle Card dies.  I do believe these are my favorites, although I really love the easel calendars, too.  I gave one to my mother-in-law last night, along with one of my baby file folder treats and she was delighted.  It's so fun to share.  

This first calendar is decorated with Modern Medley DSP, Crushed Curry chevron ribbon, and a flower, which I stamped, punched and curled a bit.  The flower is from our Mixed Bunch flower stamp set and coordinating punch.

Up next, some calendars decorated with our Kaleidoscope DSP.  The Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry are welcome colors this time of year and make a beautiful color story.  I used the same flower, but this time I used just a little knotted 'sprig' of chevron ribbon instead of wrapping it around the calendar.

Which one do you like the best?

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Modern Medley and Kaleidoscope Calendars

As promised, I have some more calendars for you today.  These are actually little easel calendars, the same size as an A2 card and can fold flat for mailing.  I love the versatility!  I've made some with Modern Medley DSP and some with Kaleidoscope DSP.  These are kind of addictive:)  

Look on the calendar on the right.  See the cute little flowers?  Those are actually adhesive-backed cork!  They're one of our free products during Sale-A-Bration.  Now check out the calendar on the left.  This one has Sale-A-Bration pieces from our Good As Gold Kit.  I thought it would be fun to add some to a calendar.

Which calendar do you like the best?

Come back soon and I'll share an original design I came up with for yet another style of calendar.  I think it may be my favorite of them all!

Have a great day. 
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... AND THEN SHE MADE ...

The title speaks volumes for my total crafting frenzy of late.  I have been holed up, staying warm, and creating up a storm.  I love it!  In a previous post, I gave you a sneak peek at some extra treat holders on which I was working.  I've finished those this week, and then some.  I've made bags, boxes, more bags, more boxes, and then some... exploring new kinds of containers for all things chocolate.  Tell me what you think!

baby file folders... bags (decorated now)...

...bags...

... boxes ...

... more bags ...

... and more bags ...

... and boxes:)

One thing I learned... as I worked on each new kind of treat holder, it became my new favorite:)  I hope you enjoyed some of the products from my week of crafting frenzy.  I certainly had a good time!

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Kaleidoscope Layout

In my last post, I shared more treat holders that I created, using our Kaleidoscope DSP.  Today, I'll share a layout I created using these bright and colorful designer papers.  I'm glad I finished this 'photo shoot' long before our snowstorm hit.
Right now, my front porch is covered with part of the snow that has blanketed our area.  It was snowing hard enough to blow right up onto the porch.  I may be taking photos indoors for a while.   It's easier to take indoor shots (no wind or weather to fight against) but more difficult for me to get the lighting I want.  This is something I keep working on from time to time, trying to get a good indoor setup for photo shoots of my projects.

Are you wondering where I got some of the rectangular and half-circle pieces?  They are left over from my Celebration Add-On Kit.  It's the one with Bermuda Bay.  The little punched triangles are made using our new Triangle Punch.  I love it!  There are also some very cute and very tiny little punched banner pieces.  These were created using our new Banner Punch, free with qualifying Sale-A-Bration orders!  If it's not a must-have on your wish list, it should be.

I hope you are keeping well and keeping warm.  Our snow is beautiful... but... really... I'm ready for Spring.  I plan to hole up in my studio and spend my day creating.  Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by my little blogspot.

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Kaleidoscope Treats

Today I'll share my Kaleidoscope Treats.  I call them this because they're decorated with our Kaleidoscope DSP and coordinating colors of CS.  I've used Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, and Crushed Curry.  Things couldn't look much brighter or happier!  They're wrapped in gold and white Bakers Twine.  Each has a delicious treat inside:)  Take a look.

Come back soon for more projects using the Envelope Punch Board.  I've been working on quite a few --- so much fun!!!  Before you go, here's a sneak peek at some projects I'll be sharing soon.  These were unbelievably addictive!

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