Make These Paper Purses!

 I can't stop making this latest project! 

I modified the finishing touches from this wonderful how-to video shown HERE and I've included the measurements for a large and small purse below:

LARGE PURSE:

• 12" square sheet of DSP
• Score at: 4 1/4" and 7 3/4", turn 90 degrees and score at 2 1/2" and 9 1/2"
• Straps: Cut 2 @ 5/8" x 12"
• Flap: 2 1/4" x 5 3/4", score at 1 1/4" and 3"
• Flap Holder: 5/8" x 3 1/4"
• Flower: 3/4" circle and 1" circle, scrunch up each circle, layer with a small glue dot and adhere a leaf (scored in half)  using the wing from the SU bird punch

SMALL PURSE (My Favorite!):

• 8 1/2" square sheet of DSP
• Score at: 3" and 5 1/2", turn 90 degrees and score at 2" and 6 1/2"
• Straps: Cut 2 @ 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• Flap: 1 3/4" x 4 1/4", score at 1" and 2"
• Flap Holder: 1/2" x 2 3/4"
• Flower: 3/4" circle and 1/2" circle, scrunch up each circle and unfold slightly, layer with a small glue dot and adhere a leaf (scored in half) using the wing from the SU bird punch

...and here's a close up of the quick and easy flower used for this project:

Modified Tie Card

I modified the tie card from my previous post HERE and turned it into a graduation card with the student's school colors! Visit that previous post to view the video tutorial and download the written origami folding instructions for the tie....and click HERE to see a female version of this card.

Favorite Saying

I love this saying that I saw today on splitcoaststampers.com

for their Honeycomb tutorial HERE.

Black and White Classic

Here is a card I gave my friend Rina. I've provided the measurements and a sketch to remember how to assemble the various layers. 

• Begin with a black card base folded in half at the top 
• Adhere the 3/4" x 4 1/4" piece of patterned paper approximately 1/2" down from the top
• Add the center rectangle with the stamped flower (see measurements below)
• Adhere the black lower piece of cardstock on top 
• Finish with a black satin 1/2" ribbon at the top plus gems in the lower right corner
• Place several tiny crystals on the flower for some bling!

This was my one and only version of this card - it's hard to give it away...so I'd better make another similar one because I love it so much! (It's been awhile since I made it and I can't remember the name of the stamp set --- it's that Alzheimer's guy AGAIN!)

Inside View

Make an Any Size Envelope

I love coordinating envelopes with the same paper that I use to make my cards and Splitcoaststampers has a nice written and video tutorial (at the end of the instructions) for making your own envelopes. Check it by clicking HERE.

Video with Secrets for Making the Perfect Bow or Knot!

I just got a new DSLR camera and made my first video tutorial with it today. In less than 3 minutes, you can learn how to make that perfect bow or knot! Watch the video by clicking on the pic above.

Here are some previous bow tutorials:

Tie Card: Variation 2

This is a variation of the tie card featured in my previous posts below. I finally had a chance to try it this morning and it's a bit easier because you don't need to search for paper that coordinates with the shirt! CLICK HERE and view Bare Foot Stamper's sample with a video tutorial. She also has included some AWESOME written instructions (CLICK HERE) that will make it easier for those that like to see diagrams as well as the video.

Enjoy making this card for

the wonderful fathers in your life!

PS2 Video Tutorial

To view the video tutorial to make these cards, go to: http://tinyurl.com/sutie

PS Video Tutorial

PS To view Brenda's video tutorial for the tea bag holder shown in my last post (which also holds a piece of Ghirardelli chocolate or a small note in the back pocket) go to: http://tinyurl.com/teabagholder

CARD CLUB PROJECTS

Oh, my! What a fun time I had today making these projects in a Brenda Keenan class! I LOVED every moment of it! Today I learned how to take a needle or tool with a sharp end and pull off small glue dots from a roll so you can place them exactly where you want them ;-)

To Make!

Love this Bear toast!

This is my Mother's Day card using SU's Blossom Builder Petals Punch. I made a version for birthdays using blue paper, and I love this pink version! The embossing frame is a Tulip Frame from SU. 

Version.2

Here's another version of the card I made in my last post. I'm sending this one out for my Mother's Days cards this year.

Ink: VersaFine Vintage Sepia

A Thank You Card for an AMAZING Dinner at Le Papillon

I saw an idea like this on Pinterest and modified it a bit. I need to try this in other color combos. The original cased card was done in aquamarine blue and browns. I bought the papers and ribbon for this card at our new Walmart! They sell a paper pad (with matching stickers included) for $5.00. The stamp is from Stampin' Up's Valentine Defined set.

Card for My Pen Pal

I belong to a card club and my friend Michele had us make a card like this along with some beautiful paper flowers. I was shopping at my Beverly's last week and saw the exact stamp PLUS I had a coupon, so....I had to get it!...and I made this card for my WONDERFUL card maker friend and pen pal in British Columbia...LA - I hope this one has arrived! (The "HELLO" is from the SU set called Elementary Elegance.) Michele had us add some blush with a Q-tip on the cheek. It might be hard to tell from the photo, but that touch of blush adds a lot to the final finished look...and the wet embossing of the stamped image adds a touch of elegance as well. Here are the cards we made at Michele's house:

Cards This Week

I used free clip art from Word for this step birthday card

for our good friend, Beto - a soccer coach!

This card is one of my classic favorites and a
GREAT way to use up scraps!

New Flower Punch

I finally had time to make my first card using Stampin' Up's Blossom Petals punch! Someone showed online how they took an embossing stylist and made vertical straight lines through the petals to give the flower texture and curled them slightly so it looked more like a real flower. (Love that Pinerest!) While I had everything out, I made 3 so this one is going to my son's girlfriend and my sister. I'll have to see if I can part with the third one! (The embossing folder is called Framed Tulips - also from SU - and I use it a lot.)...and here's a helpful hint: Use a square punch in the corner only to create the edges for a small  banner as seen on the "Happy Birthday" raised banner for this card.)

Cute Creatures!

My friend Sharon just sent me a pic of these cute raccoons that she made using punches. Thanks, Sharon, for making me smile!

Thank You Card

Here's an idea for using up scraps of your favorite papers

that you just can't bear to throw out!

(The saying is a rub on and the inside sentiment says:

...a faithful friend is best.)

HINT: Use the corner of a square punch to make

the banner effect!

Last of My Easter Cards Sent!

Here are two side step Easter cards that I made yesterday:

...and I found this sentiment/saying for Easter cards online and modified it slightly to include just some of these thoughts. It gave me a good chuckle...so here goes...


LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY:


Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.
Walk softly and carry a big carrot.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
There’s no such thing as too much candy.
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
Some body parts should be floppy.
Keep your paws off other people’s jellybeans.
Good things come in small sugar-coated packages.
The grass is always greener in someone else’s basket.
An Easter bonnet can tame even the wildest hare.
To show your true colors – you have to come out of your shell.
The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.