For the flowers on my card I cut out circles of multiple colors and hand cut the stems, and stitched them in place. the leaves are the sizzix sizlit die and the large "best friend" snap is from making memories. I chose to keep the closure of the card simple by adding a pretty organza ribbon tied in a knot.
Today I will show how to make this exotic looking gift box, faster than a trip to World Market!
I started by cutting out the scalloped edge gift bag from sizzix, it is a bigz XL die, so you will need 4 cutting plates to run it through the cuttlebug, 2 on top 2 on bottom butted up together, and slowly run it through.
Emboss all pieces with folder of your choice, then fold score lines. Assemble bag with strong adhesive.
Cut out a shape with your cuttlebug die for a window in your bag. with sticky strip adhere acetate or cellophane to inside of bag.
Please be sure to check out my team member Jackies' tutorial today here at cuttlebug challenge blog, she has another brand new folder to show you!
I chose to make a beverage tub that would really be the hit of the party! The designer series paper is "pink flamingo" from SU its one of my favorites and this bold charming pattern is stunning with red!
The label was printed on the computer and cut out with the long rectangle nestabilities, the bottom layer is real red CS and embossed with the Victoria folder that will be released at CHA this month, each week we are showcasing the new cuttlebug folders as part of our countdown to CHA!! How exciting:) Take it from me they are to die for!
OK I'm sure you are all concerned about paper on a beverage tub ...so to avoid a ton of emails calling me "coo-coo" I will show you my secret :) I decoupaged all of the papers front and back, but as an added precaution I inserted another bucket inside the tub. See no danger of all that prettiness getting ruined!
Dud you notice this fab little necessity? Yep you can alter almost anything, and We will be opening bottles in style!! Isn't it just too cute?
You can really See how deep the impression is with the new folders...if you haven't ordered them yet what are you waiting for? And yes you can use them in your big shot too :)
This sketch has SO many possibilities, that you can do virtually anything with it. I needed to dust off the nesties and put them to work as they were feeling neglected :) {shame on me}
I couldn't stop at a water colored dress I needed a purse too, if you are like me the MOST important item in my wardrobe is a handbag {or a dozen or 2}....what ? I don't have a problem I can stop anytime I want, I just like purses...A lot :0
I have several purse templates that I copied from Making memories, this was a labor of love and the embossed paper is so fantastic!!
They are quite easy to make, you will need a 12x6 piece of designer paper and score at every inch, use adhesive at top then attach to two very large Popsicle sticks and open use a rubber band or ribbon to keep in open position. I added large chipboard "sweets" to the center.
I took a trek into the woods and gathered a sampling of tree bark, and proceeded to create a tree with a cuttlebug flower die . I just kept layering and layering the flowers to make this fun treetop.
The real bark certainly is better than any old store bought embellishment...although I must say I do so LOVE all my precious "embellies" and I wont stray for long I can promise you that!! :)
** Peek-a-boo bunny!** In the center of this stair step card is a sweet little bunny waiting to be discovered, ready to delight the recipient of this card.
Of course the most important part of this card is the soon to be released fabulous flourish owl embossing folder from cuttlebug {provocraft}. as part of our countdown to CHA we are showcasing all of the wonderful NEW cuttlebug folders, the only place to see them in action and WIN them before you can buy them is...cuttlebug challenge blog you can also see the rest of the design teams take on this challenge.
My tea light candles and matchbox are dressed to "par-taaaay" I used antique buttons, star embossed night of navy and real read card stock and festive stitched ribbons.
This is a great hostess gift, or a super fun way to light up the sparklers on the 4TH of July or any time. This is a unique project you can whip up in any theme you can imagine, how fun would it be for "over the hill"???
This week for Stamps and Smiles Project Tuesday the assignment is to make an A2 box, that's code lingo for a box that standard size 41/4x51/2 cards will fit into. she has step by step instructions, and fantastic samples for you so go check it out and play along {its fun}
The border of the lid was decorated with the eyelet border punch, and a strip of summer sun,
I used the mat pack to line up the edges and pierce along both long strips, and to apply the white gel pen dots on the black.
