From paper bag to gift set full tutorial.

I love to re purpose things, and I love shabby chic. Today we get to do both re purposing a plain old used paper bag to create a fabulous gift set and card.

So here our plain old paper bag gets a new lease of life. It is beautifully transformed with Bird Ballad DSP from Stampin' Up! and contains pretty tags and a stunning hand made card. 

The card is so fast and easy to make you will be astounded. I used the ready made magnolia lane memories and more cards … crafting really doesn't get any easier these are pre cut and pre scored and have matching envelopes ..hurray !!

I have a fun and informal off the cuff tutorial for you to follow so you can make one of these yourself. They really are fun to make why not give it a try ?

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

Video tutorial

Product List

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

[149592]

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

Magnolia Lane Memories & More Large Specialty Cards & Envelopes

[149487]

Scripty 3D Embossing Folder

[149634]

Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8"(1.6 Cm) Variegated Ribbon

[148776]

Origami fold chocolate mint box

Ok so Onstage is looming for us demonstrators. The best times of the year for me are these Stampin' Up! events. But ….. swaps always stress me out. Either I don't have time to do them, or I do them and forget to take them. Year on year has been a disaster NOT THIS YEAR ..I have a plan. Let me share with you one of the swaps I will be making.

So provided I don't eat all the mints before the event ...which I have done before groan ! ... this is my swap. A simple and quick ...once you get in the groove.. origami fold after dinner mint box. Super bright and cheery, budget friendly and cute !.. problem solved.

I used Garden Impressions DSP the bright busy patterns are perfect as orientation isn't an issue with this paper, making it soooo much easier to use. And I decorated simply with the A good day stamp set and co-ordinating scalloped circle punches. My little flower comes from the blossom builder punch. You could use any card and ink colour with this project its a great way to use up any scraps.

I do have a fun step by step tutorial for you to watch so you can try this at home … great for teacher gifts, craft fairs, table favours, wedding favours … who doesn't like a little treat ? I know I do.

So grab a cuppa, get comfy and enjoy the video.

Happy crafting xxx Amanda

Product List

Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[146289]

A Good Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145873]

1-1/2" Circle Punch

[138299]

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

[146139]

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Blossom Builder Punch

[141469]

Stampin' Trimmer

[129722]

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

Measurements 
Please note I create in inches, cm are via conversion so there may be a discrepancy.

Cut DSP to 5 7/8"x 5 1/2" ( or 14.9 cm x 14cm)
On long side score at 1 15/16" and 3 15/16" ( or 4.9cm  and 10cm)
On the short side score at 3/4"- 1 1/8" - 3 1/8" - 3 1/2" ( or 7.6cm - 2.9cm - 7.9cm - 8.9cm)

Tree shape candy cane box.

White and red together just tells me Christmas is near. My choice for Christmas red this year is our lovely new Poppy Parade which embossed with our white embossing powder just looks amazing. I wanted to create a box following the tree stamp in the stunning Snow is Glistening set and this is what came about.

The Snow is Glistening is the most beautoful stamp set I love all of it most especialy the beautiful tree. The detail in it is so pretty.

The box holds these candy cane sweets just perfectly and you could use the loops to hang it on your tree. 

I have done a full step by step tutorial on this unsusual tringlular treat box. All measurements and products used are listed below. So go grab a brew get comfy and enjoy the video.

Happy stamping xx Amanda

                                   

Meaurements

cut card 8 1/2 x 2 1/2" score at 3 3/4"

cut two pieces 4 x 1 1/2" score on three sides at 1/4" construct box as per Youtube tutorial above.

Product List

Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set

£20.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

£3.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

£4.75

Versamark Pad

£8.25

Poppy Parade 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon

£7.00

Playing with Brushos.

Who likes to get messy when they craft...stretches hand in the air me me me me !!! I love getting messy when Im creating it is so much fun and if you do too I have just the thing for you ... Brushos..Oh my days I had way too much fun with this product.

Basically these are concentrated crystal inks, kinda like a powder. You shake them on dry paper and add water ...or add to wet paper and boom they explode into fountains of colour. They are the best fun ever to play with.

I used just two colours here one on each card. The crystals have more than one colour element in them and you can literally see it all unfold the second you add water. Playing with them for a while is awesome and you soon get to see how they work and how best to use them to suit your own needs. I simply created backgrounds with mine and paired up with White card in sections just makes those colours stand out even more.

I added a large word die cut over take from the Broadway birthday bundle... I layered up two to make it thicker.

A very simple concept but what an impact ! I do have a step by step video tutorial for you to watch so you can re create this card for yourself. I have listed the products I used below and can tell you that tis product will last you years as you only need a very small sprinkle. Great fun, so go grab a brew, get comfy and enjoy the video.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

      

Product List

Brusho Crystal Colour

£28.00

Watercolor Paper

£4.75

Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Bundle

£38.50

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

£7.25

Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets

£9.25

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

£3.75

Vintage inspired Christmas card.

Vintage style crafting has always captured my imagination along with Shabby Chic. I love when I can create this feel on a project using Stampin' Up! products as this is when I feel I am being true to my style and design ideas. I adore rich opulent colours such as the Cherry cobbler and Merry merlot in this card. I love layering, and I love mixing paper with fabric or ribbon.

I created a small hand stamped section then layered over this awesome script paper from the Festive Farmhouse paper stack. I " ragged" the edges of the stamped layer and the paper with the edge of my scissors then inked with a blending tool to give a softer look and add to the vintage feel. I am so proud of my bow how beautiful does it look with the merry merlot and copper ribbon ... Im so proud your getting a second photo here !!! ha ha ha You had best be impressed. I certainly was, not sure I could replicate it!

I chose a beautiful sentiment from the same stamp set and grabbed my favourite frame die from the Stitched frames set ... its just beautiful. Again I Inked the edges for softness and gently inked the rest of it to tone down the very vanilla card stock. Finished of with two simple pears and voila... I think it turned out pretty neat.

I do hope you will try this card if you do please do share it with me tag me on social media by my real name Amanda Charlesworth or by my alter ego ( brand ) Scrimpingmommy. I look forward to seeing your creations.

Happy Stamping xxxx Amanda

Product List

Peaceful Noel Photopolymer Stamp Set

£16.00

Stitched Labels Framelits Dies

£31.00

Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

£10.25

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock

£8.00

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

£9.00

Merry Merlot & Copper 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Reversible Ribbon

£7.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

£4.75

Easy box card #100things

After a long time wanting to try this style of card I finally gave it a go. And wow what fun these are awesome to make and actually so easy I wish I tired it years back.

I used the awesome one for all stamp set, its linked below, what a great set so versatile and this particular stamp just jumped out at me so i created it over and over and fussy cut the image to create my card.

This card is so easy to make its almost embarrassing doing a tutorial but I always figure someone out there like me may think its complicated and not try it so here we are... If I can encourage just one crafter to try this card my job here is done.

I do have a basic walk trough and tutorial of the card structure on my Youtube here https://youtu.be/-ZveH8qhsMo so you can take a closer look . So grab a brew get comfy and enjoy the video. I have left measurements and products used below. Just click the photos to visit my shop.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

                                         

Measurements
Cut base 4" by full length of UK A4 I used Cherry cobbler. Sore on the long side at 2 , 5 1/2, 7 1/2 and 11" turn and score on short side at 2" but avoid scoring one of the larger panels... if you watch my video you will see why.
Cut two or three strips at 4 1 1/2" score each end at 1/4"these are for inside.
Cut flaps and construct card as per my youtube video
Cut white panels 1/4" shorter on each side than the card sections.. simply measure with ruler then knock off 1/4", repeat this process with DSP .

Product List

One For All Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£20.00

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock

£8.00

Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

£10.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

£9.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

£7.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

£3.75

Tear & Tape Adhesive

£6.25