Ok, I know I have been doing a lot of paper crafting this season but I cannot help it! I created these "cracker-shaped" treat boxes to share some Christmas goodies with my coworkers. I created 2 versions - one with 4 2" sides and the other with 8 1" sides. Both versions begin with a piece of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock as the base. These are perfect for this time of year along with many other occasions!
You will find a link to the downloadable PDF with the full directions for cutting, scoring, and assembling both versions at the end of this post.
To start take a piece of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock and score as shown in the following diagrams depending on the number of sides you want.
For the 4-sided version score along the 8 1/2" side at 1/2", 2 1/2", 4 1/2" and 6 1/2". Next score along the 11" side at 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2" and 9 1/2".
For the 8-sided version score along the 8 1/2" side at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 5 1/2", 6 1/2" and 7 1/2". Next score along the 11" side at 1 1/2", 2 1/2", 3 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2" and 9 1/2".
Fold along the score lines as shown. Make sure for the 2 1/2" and 8 1/2" score ines you are folding forwards to create the area to tie with ribbon.
For both versions you will need to cut diamond shapes along the 2 1/2" and 8 1/2" score lines. To do this, using a ruler and pencil make marks on the back side along these horizontal score lines in between the vertical score lines. For the 4-sided one make marks 3/4" away from each vertical score line - will give 1/2" in between. For the 8-sided one make marks 3/8" away from each - will give 1/4" in between.
Fold along the vertical score line and using scissors cut from the adjoining score lines to the marks. Repeat for each vertical score line.
One optional step is the use a border punch or decorative scissors along both of the 8 1/2" sides to add some additional decoration to the cracker.
To assemble, place some strong adhesive along the front of the 1/2" tab. Before you adhere this to create the cracker you would want to decorate the side panels. For the 4-sided version you will need 4 pieces of patterned paper 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" and for the 8-sided version you will need 8 pieces that are 3 3/4" x 3/4". Adhere the tab behind the last panel.
Fill with treats and tie closed with some ribbon! I added some stamped images and sentiment banners using the December Stamp of the Month - Christmas Snow Globes. I stamped these with Intense Black Exclusive Ink and colored in with Triblend Markers. To give the snow globe some additional decoration I used a Clear Shimmer Brush to give the look of snow.
You can view my process video on my YouTube Channel here:
Click here for the link to the downloadable PDF with the directions for all the projects from this workshop.
I hope you like this gift card holder. Thanks for stopping by!
I finally started working on the layouts from the Cape Cod weekend Mike and I did in October. I am so glad to have some retired Seas the Day paper in my stash to use for the layouts from this weekend trip. The first layout is the title page for the getaway and, as I usually do, I pulled my favorite photo from the weekend for this.
The inspiration for this layout came from this sketch from Sketch Savvy. You can see this sketch along with others here.
I converted this sketch from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11" since I am working in this format for most of my projects now. I only used the right-hand part of the sketch for this layout since I wanted a 1-page layout as the result. I kept the photo size the same as the sketch since I wanted to make it stand out. The acrylic title, enamel dots, stickers and die cut pieces all came from the Seas the Day Scrapbook Workshop kit. I added a journal box using a die cut tag from the kit.
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The second collection from the November/December Close To My Heart Catalog is called Evergreen. This collection brings touches of nature and holiday vibes with its patterns and paper tones. This is perfect for a traditional feel to your holiday crafting projects.
As always Close To My Heart gives some great options for a collection in their catalogs! There are 2 choices for the paper pack - each pack has 6 sheets, 2 each of 3 double-sided designs, you can choose the pack by itself or with a coordinating sticker sheet. In addition to the paper pack there is also a Coordinating Cardstock pack, Die Cuts pack and a Digital Art Collection. If you are also into stamping this collection also offers a scrapbooking stamp set and a cardmaking stamp set.
In addition to the paper packs, stamp sets and embellishments, there are also 2 workshop kits available with this collection. Each workshop kit features exclusive elements that are only available through the kit. Exclusive patterned papers and die cuts in the scrapbooking workshop kit and an exclusive stamp set with coordinating Thin Cuts in the cardmaking kit.
I taught a scrapbook layout class at a recent retreat featuring that collection and will be sharing the layout along with my inspiration with you soon!
You can see and shop this collection on my website today - here!
I realized when I was putting some recent layouts into my albums that I had forgotten to do a Monthly Recap layout for September. I finished this layout during Monday's Scrapbook with me. It worked out great to use up some of the retired Enchanted collection from my stash.
The inspiration for this layout came from this sketch from Sketch Savvy. You can see this sketch along with others here.
I converted this sketch from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11" since I am working in this format for most of my projects now. The photos were converted from 4" x 6" size down to a 3" x 4" size when printed. I used the paper from the Enchanted collection along with some buttons from my stash. The title was die cut using an alphabet set from my stash. I used some Toffee Exclusive Ink and a dauber to ink the edges of the photo mats, journal block, and title letters.
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The last project from my Silver Bells Gift Card and Money Holder Workshop is a cute gift card box. I taught this workshop during a recent Ready Set Crop weekend retreat. This workshop features the Silver Bells collection from Close To My Heart. This gift card box can also be used as a treat holder.
You will find a link to the downloadable PDF with the full directions for cutting, scoring, stamping, and assembling all 5 projects at the end of this post.
To make the Gift Card Box, score the 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of Charcoal cardstock along the 5 1/2" side at 1" and 4 1/2". Rotate the cardstock 90 degrees and score along the 8 1/2" side at 1", 3 3/4", 4 3/4", and 7 1/2". Fold along the score lines.
With your scissors cut in along the score lines on both 8 1/2" sides to the score lines on the 5 1/2" side to create the tabs. Using strong adhesive on the outside of the box base on the 4 corners fold the corners behind and adhere to create the box.
Adhere the inside bottom patterned paper piece to the inside box base and the sentiment piece to the inside box lid. Mat the lid patterned paper piece on the Mink cardstock piece and adhere to the box top. Adhere a piece of Zip Strip to this. With the box closed adhere the front, back, and side panels to the sides of the box.
Adhere the piece of patterned paper to the Toffee cardstock piece for the "belly band". With the gift box closed wrap the "belly band" around from the back and adhere the ends together using a strong adhesive. It is important to make sure you leave a little "give" when adhering so the band will slip off and on easily. Adhere a stamped ornament with bow image to the band covering the seam.
I added some Platinum Stickles Glitter Glue to the stamped images to add a little bling to the holder.
You can view my process video on my YouTube Channel here:
Click here for the link to the downloadable PDF with the directions for all the projects from this workshop.
I hope you like this gift card holder. Thanks for stopping by!
Project #4 from my Silver Bells Gift Card and Money Holder Workshop is the second money holder. I taught this workshop during a recent Ready Set Crop weekend retreat. This workshop features the Silver Bells collection from Close To My Heart.
You will find a link to the downloadable PDF with the full directions for cutting, scoring, stamping, and assembling all 5 projects at the end of this post.
To make Money Holder #1 you will first need to score the 7" x 9 1/4" piece of Charcoal cardstock along the 9 1/4" side at 3" and then at 6 1/4". Fold along the score lines folding both inward.
Make marks 1" down from the 6 1/4" score line on the left side of the piece and 1" in from the bottom right corner. Align the marks on your trimmer and cut away this portion.
Using strong adhesive, place a piece on the right side only of the bottom panel. Fold this up and adhere to the middle panel to create the pocket. With this pocket the left side will remain open.
Adhere the sentiment piece to the inside top panel. Make marks on the front side of your bottom panel patterned paper piece 3/4" up from the bottom and 3/4" in from the top right corner. Align the marks on your trimmer and cut away this portion. Adhere this to the front of the pocket. Adhere a stamped ornament with bow image to the pocket.
Mat the top patterned paper piece on the Mink cardstock and adhere this to the front panel of the money holder. Using the two pieces of Zip Strip set aside for this project, adhere these to the front patterned paper piece aligned together. Adhere a stamped bell image to Zip Strips, covering the seam.
I added some Platinum Stickles Glitter Glue to the stamped images to add a little bling to the holder.
You can view my process video on my YouTube Channel here:
Click here for the link to the downloadable PDF with the directions for all the projects from this workshop.
I hope you like this gift card holder. Thanks for stopping by!
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