Amazing Card in a Box!

It seems impossible that I hadn't seen these before, but they just came to my attention a couple weeks ago.  My friend and downline-demonstrator Laura Schroder has been making these and she showed me some of her samples---AMAZING!  Of course that lead to a Google and YouTube search to find out more and get some directions and dimensions.  The sites I'd like to give credit to are:  Sandi MacIver @ Stamping With Sandi,   and also Tina Weller "The Serene Stamper". I received inspiration from both tutorials and then set out to make some of my own.

I made 2 Baby Cards (not gender specific) for my 2 daughters who are both expecting.  Unfortunately I neglected to take a picture of theirs before dropping them in the mail.  I had to grab this from FB, but at least you can see it:




It is the smaller size which fits in a standard "invitation" or A-2 envelope - the size we commonly use for cards that measure 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

I also made a baby one that is for a girl, all pink and purple, since we had a new baby girl added to the family in March.

Next, I set out to make something floral, and this is what I came up with:

And because this is Easter week, I was compelled to make one with a bunny and eggs and grass! The size of this one is larger.  It ends up being a 6" x 6" "card" so I made a custom envelope with the Envelope Punch Board to accommodate it:

The last one I completed has a Birthday theme.  I really love the balloons and candles!

I haven't shown you the back yet! So you can see on this one...the tall portion in back, that does not fold down, offers a space for you to write your message to the recipient, of course I decorated that a bit too:

Well, it's time to go make some more of these beauties!  I hope to offer a class very soon. But if you have questions or comments, just let me know.
Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Club March 2015

This month we made 3 projects.  Both card ideas were handed down to me from my good friend, and fellow demonstrator, Dee Hunt.  Thanks Dee!

This first features a paper-cutting trick that is very simple but very effective.  The DSP begins as a piece that measures 5" x 4 1/4".  It is cut vertically at 2 1/4". Then the wider strip is turned and cut at 3 1/4".  The narrow strip (from the first cut) is turned and cut at 3". This gives you all 4 pieces you need.  2 of the 4 pieces get flipped over to reveal the coordinating side of the DSP.

 Finishing touches made with Perfect Pennants stamp set, punches and pearls.
Here are a few other cards done with the same technique, just different stamps and DSP.

You would never guess it, but this next card is made using the Work of Art stamp set. The short brush-stroke stamp is used to make the flower "petals" as well as the "leaves".  It's very artistic and almost "watercolor" looking.  It would look great in lots of colors!

My friend Mary has been in my Stamp Club for many years now.  She is a very sweet and generous person.  I love having Mary in my group!  Mary donated these adorable Bath Bubbles bottles to our group this month.  All they needed were a little "dressing up" Stampin' Up style!

We used various papers from the "All Abloom" DSP paper stack.  Each one was cuter than the next!  A quick tag on the front was made with One Tag Fits All stamp set and the coordinating Note Tag Punch.  A little glue-pen and glitter gave the gem just the right amount of sparkle.  An additional tag was tied to the neck of the bottle.  This little stamp is from the Six-Sided Sampler stamp set.  We attached it with some thick Baker's Twine in Strawberry Slush.