I had a client ask for some inspiration for note cards. That request inspired me to pull out one of my favorite ideas for gifting a set of note cards…the Card Clutch. This “purse” holds 4 Stampin’ Up! note cards & envelopes.
This makes a great gift for Mother’s Day, teachers, friends, hostess, birthday, etc. Who doesn’t need thank you cards?! Or simply change the sentiments for an all occasion set of cards.
I used the Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection for today’s project. This suite is part of the NEW ONLINE EXCLUSIVES that will be released tomorrow, March 5th. Be sure to check back to see all the fabulous new items!
Here’s a video showcasing everything included in the NEW Flowering Zinnias Suite.
Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection (#163485) This collection includes the following:
Simply Zinnia Bundle (#163480)
Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder (#163337)
Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper (#163469)
Adhesive-Backed Sequins (#163484)
The Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for today’s project!
You need a full 12 x 12 sheet to create the purse and ~1/2 sheet to create the note cards. The pattern I used for the note cards made it quick and easy with just a few cuts.
Here’s a look at the note cards.
Supplies/Measurements:
Card base: Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes (Need 4) 5 x 7 *Come prescored at 3 1/2
DSP (Flowering Zinnias): cut 12 x 12 DSP in 1/2 then cut 4 @ 3 x 4 1/2
Cardstock Layer (Old Olive): cut 4 @ 3 1/8 x 4 5/8
Basic White: Cut 4 strips @ 3/4 x 2 1/2 to stamp sentiment in Old Olive. Trim end at angle.
Embellish with Adhesive-Backed Dragonflies
Emboss envelope flap with Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder
The sentiment is from the Simply Zinnia Stamp Set (Available as a bundle-SAVE 10%).
I fussy cut the flower on the purse from the DSP. *You could create your own flower with the dies/bundle.
The purse is really easy to make with just a few folds…no adhesive needed!
You can Click HERE for the photo tutorial from Splitcoaststampers. MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVES COMING MARCH 5th! The Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection is just one of many Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVE products. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming March 5th.
Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!
Check back tomorrow for more inspiration and NEW Online Exclusives!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
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***Anniversary Special***
This week is my 11th anniversary with Stampin’ Up! I can’t believe it’s been 11 years already.
I could not have done this for this long without the support from all of you! As a special thank you and to celebrate the occasion, I’m sending out handmade cards with every order this month. The more you order, the more cards you’ll receive …up to 11 cards (in honor of my 11 years as a SU demonstrator) with an order of $100 or more. These are all cards that I have handmade. You can use them as inspiration or send them out to share the joy with others.
Today’s project features a quick & easy fun box. I adapted an EOS lip balm box created by Sam Donald (Pootles.com) to fit the adorable Bee Hive Tea Lights I found on Etsy.
I chose to use the pretty floral prints from the Best Dressed, Bird Ballad, and Ornate Garden Designer Series Papers. I think flowers and bees just go together. I embellished each one a little different using the different punches (medium daisy, small bloom, leaf, and sprig). All three have a bee from the Honey Bee Bundle. Here’s a look at each one.
My favorite part is the surprise when you remove the lid. The box just falls open showcasing the bee hive tea light candle inside.
Here’s the details to make the explosion box:
Measurements
Box: 6 x 6 scored at 2″ on all sides
Lid: 4 x 4 scored at 1″ on all sides
Insert: 1 7/8 x 5 1/2 scored at 1 7/8, 2 3/8, 4 1/4, 4 3/4
DSP: 1 7/8 square for top piece, (4) 1 3/4 squares for inside panels
Cardstock panels (inside): (4) 1 7/8 squares
Directions
Fold and burnish box then cut off the 4 corners. Round the corners on all the remaining ends.
Corner round the top 2 sides of each of the cardstock panels and DSP panels. Adhere to the inside of the box.
Fold and burnish the lid. Cut and notch the corners as shown below. Add adhesive to the notched ends then fold the ends in to form the lid.
Use the Layering Circles to cut a scallop circle in the insert piece to hold the candle. Fold and burnish along the score lines. Add adhesive to the short end and fold to form the insert. Adhere to the inside of the box.
Add DSP panel to the top of the box. Embellish with punched layers as desired to coordinate with DSP. Add DSP strips or ribbon around the lid.
Stamp the bee from the Honey Bee Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink and cut out with the Detailed Bee Dies. Color the stripes with the So Saffron Blends and adhere to the top of the lid with 2 Stampin’ Dimensionals layered together to give added height.
This would make a nice hostess or housewarming gift. Add it to a basket with some fresh bread and honey and you have a quick & easy gift for someone. It also makes a great little thinking of you gift for a friend. You can easily add a stamped sentiment on the inside lid of the box. I stamped the sentiment from the Honey Bee Stamp Set on a 1 7/8″ Whisper White square. There’s even room to add a little message and sign. It’s a card and gift all in one!
I really miss getting together with my friends! I plan to leave these little surprises in local mailboxes. Hope it adds a smile to their face during this stressful time. Do you have a favorite? Leave me a comment below.
You can click HERE to order the Bee Hive Tea Lights from Etsy.
Make sure you check back tomorrow afternoon for the Stampin’ Up! Retirement List. Designer Series Papers, ribbons, stamps, etc. from the 2020 Jan. – June Mini Catalog and 2019 -2020 Annual Catalog will be retiring the end of May. Don’t wait if there is something you want as the retiring items will be available while supplies last.
Have a great day! Stay safe! Stay well!!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
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I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me in April:
Handmade thank you card in the mail with any order.
FREE fun fold pocket card tutorial (featured HERE) with the Ornate Garden “Suite Product Share”.
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Welcome to my ABC “Sale-A-Bration” Series! This series showcases products from the 2018 Occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochures. Today it is all about family, friends, and fruit with the Tutti -frutti Suite.
Growing up I would go blueberry picking with my dad and 5 siblings. My dad would tie buckets around our waste so both hands were free for faster picking! My mom would bake homemade pie and all kinds of blueberry treats. YUM! I’m not much of a pie baker but I do enjoy making homemade breads and jam. Strawberry season will be here before you know it and I love to make strawberry jam! The Tutti-Frutti suite makes it quick & easy to create tags and gift enclosures to go with homemade goodies (or store bought favorites)!
This little gift card is for Sister Corda’s roommate. After Sister Corda passed away, I have been spending Monday evenings with her roommate. We chat, have dinner together, and watch a few episodes of Longmire on Netflix. Sister Al loves blueberry jam and enjoys some with her bagel every morning. I bought some of my favorite Stonewall Kitchen Wild Maine Blueberry Jam to give to her.
I love to make note cards to go with gifts. To make this simple note card start with a 3 x 6 piece of cardstock and score it at 3″. I added a layer of Night of Navy cardstock that is a 2 3/4″ square. Then I added a piece of 2 x 2 5/8 DSP and some gingham ribbon. The sentiment is from the Fruit Basket Stamp Set, cut out with the new 1 1/8 Scallop Circle Punch, and layered on a 1 1/4 punched Night of Navy circle. I popped the sentiment up with a Stampin’ Dimensional. Quick & easy!
Here’s a quick 1 minute video showing how to make another quick & easy 3 x 3 card using products from the Tutti-frutti Suite!
I will be heading to Hartford, Connecticut in two weeks for Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage convention. I can’t wait to get together with “my people”! Six of us rented a historic home just outside of Hartford so we could be together for a little extended vacation. We are planning to stamp, shop, sightsee, and I’m sure chat until the wee hours of the morning. It is always so much fun when we get together! I made these little gifts using the Tutti-frutti Designer Series Paper for my “Stampin’ Sisters”.
I got this idea from Sam Donald (Pootles.co.uk). I changed mine up a bit and used coordinating DSP rather than washi tape. I bought several different fruit pens and had so much fun making these that I just couldn’t stop! I wanted to try different color combinations and ribbons. I ordered the fruit pens from Amazon. I love the way they coordinate with our DSP! I love the pens with the bauble fruit charms (above) but I also love the way the DSP and ribbon pictured below can serve double duty as a bookmark. Two gifts in one!
I love how they turned out! For the first set of pens (with the charms) I used a smidge smaller than 2 x 8 cardstock, 1 3/4 x 6 DSP in the center, and (2) 1 3/4 x 3/4 strips on the top and bottom. These fit in Stampin’ Up!’s 2 x 8 Cellophane Bags. You get 50 sturdy bags for just $3.00!
I used a sightly smaller piece of cardstock for the other pens (a smidge less than 2 x 7) and cut 3/4″ off the top of the cellophane bags. The DSP measures the same. I used the 1/4″ hole punch to punch an opening for the ribbon. I fussy cut the fruit from the DSP. (You could stamp and punch fruit using the Fruit Basket stamp set and Itty Bitty Punch Pack.) I used glue dots to adhere the fruit pieces to the cellophane bags.
Would you like to receive one of these Tutti-Frutti pens? I am sending one to everyone who places an online order of $50 or more with me in March. It’s my “party favor” and will be included in my birthday party thank you kit for ordering this month! I appreciate each and every order and love sending little thank you gifts and card kits to show my appreciation. I will also be giving one away to a random winner on my blog. Leave a comment sharing something you enjoy doing with friends or family members and you could be the lucky winner.
Yesterday I showcased all 7 suites from the Occasions catalog and asked my readers to share which one was their favorite suite. If you missed that post you can view it HERE. From the comments it looks like Petal Passion is the most popular for it’s versatility and great sentiments! I enjoyed reading all the wonderful comments about the other suites as well. Like me, some of you liked several and have a hard time choosing a favorite!
I have been making so many projects lately using the products in the Tutti-Frutti Suite! You can view previous projects I have shared HERE or HERE.
You can purchase the products used to make today’s projects from my online store. Click HERE to shop or click on the images below.
Have a Terrific Day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie
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