Technique Tuesday I is for Inlay

 

Hello there! I know it's been a very long time since I've posted, but sometimes life happens and crafting has to be put on the back burner. Between my and my husband's surgeries, and having lots of family over for the holidays, I've not been in my crafty space much. 

Speaking of surgeries, I'm typing this one handed as I just had a carpal tunnel release done yesterday, so I'm going to make this short and sweet. Hope you like this technique. 

Measurements: 

• Card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
• Front and inside panels - 5 1/4 x 4

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3D Thursday Legendary Ride Surprise Box

Hello there! I have a super fun 3D project today. This little box is actually a fancy way to give a gift card to someone. Once you take the lid off, the sides fall down to show a little diorama scene. One flap holds a gift card while the other gives you a place to write a little note to the recipient. 

I make quite a few holiday themed boxes like this to sell at craft shows each year, but I believe this is the first birthday themed one I've done. I'm going to have to play around with some feminine birthday and anniversary themed ones next. 

Measurements: 

• Box lid 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 scored at 1, 2, 6 1/8 and 7 1/8 on both sides. See pattern below and video to trim. 
• Top panel 4 x 4 
• Sides 7/8 x 4

• Box base 12 x 12 scored at 4, 8 on both sides. See pattern below and video to trim. 
• Outside panels 3 7/8 x 3 7/8
• Inside large triangles 3 3/4 square cut in half
• Inside small rectangle 2 5/8 square cut in half
• Bottom square panel 3 7/8 x 3 7/8
• Title banner 1 1/2 x 6
• Motorcycle strip 1/2 x 6 1/2 scored at 1/2 and 6
• Both pocket inserts are 3 7/8 wide. See video on how to measure depth. 
• Back panel 3 7/8 x 7 3/4 scored at 3 7/8

See my E is for Embossing post to see how I made the pattern paper. 

What do you think? Isn't this a nice way to give a gift card to someone? As I mentioned above, this is pretty easy to adapt to other occasions by simply changing out the pattern paper and stamp sets. 

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Technique Tuesday H is for Half Cut Die Cut

Hello there! I'm back today to continue our alphabetical journey through some fun paper crafting techniques. Today's project showcases how to cut out just a portion of a die, leaving the rest of the image uncut. I've used the technique to make a pretty little post-it note holder. 

Measurements for this card:

• Card base - 11 x 4 1/4 scored at 5 1/2 
• after stamping, score at 2 3/4 (see video)
• Post-it base - 3 1/2 x 4 1/4

This card also uses Stampin' Write markers instead of ink pads to get a multi-colored image with each stamp. I definitely prefer the "watercolor" look of the card on the right. Which do you prefer? 

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Cocoa & Crafts Seasonal Blooms 4

 

Hello there! We are on the last project for this month's Cocoa & Crafts. Sorry I'm a little late in posting the video. 

For this card we are using a mask to blend a little color onto the middle of the card front to give our birds and branches a focal point without adding any bulk to the card. I also show you how to use our silicone craft mat to make a mirror image of the cute little bird. 

Very basic measurements for this card: 

• Card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/2
• Inside and outside panels - 4 x 5 1/4

What do you think? I hope you enjoyed this month's projects. Now that summer is winding down, I'm hoping to be able to spend a bit more time in my crafty space. I'm looking forward to sharing whatever fun projects I come up with, especially since the holidays will be here before we know it! 

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Cocoa & Crafts Seasonal Branches 3

 

Hello there! Today's card is the third project in our Seasonal Branches Cocoa & Crafts Class. I found that my stash of sympathy/thinking of you cards was getting low, and this sweet little set is perfect for cards like this. 

I do love this tearing technique with the branch and bird popping out from behind. What do you think?

Measurements:

• Card base - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• White panel - 4 x 5 1/4
• Boho Blue Panel 3 x 4 1/4

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Cocoa & Crafts Seasonal Branches 2

Hello there! Sorry I haven't posted as much as usual the last few weeks. We have been traveling and super busy with summer stuff lately. It's harvest season, so I'm busy most days in the garden or out picking berries in the woods and then processing things. I also spend two weeks teaching Pioneer School in the summer, so things have just been busy, busy around here. 

I am super excited about this project. I found these honey sticks at our local Farmer's Market and picked up a bunch of them with plans to make some kind of project with them. It took quite a few pieces of scrap paper and planning, but I really like how it came out. 

This would be a sweet little gift to give to someone who's feeling a little under the weather. Maybe tuck it into a basket along with some chicken noodle soup and some crackers or bread. What a sweet way to let someone know you're thinking about them and hoping they are feeling better soon. 

Measurements for this project:

• Boho Blue base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 3 1/2 and 7
• Basic White wrap - 4 1/2 x 8 1/2

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Cocoa & Crafts Seasonal Branches 1

 Hello there! It's time for another round of Cocoa & Crafts. This month we are playing with the Seasonal Branches set. This is a simple card, but I love the sentiment as it can be used for several of those occasions that we really wish we didn't have to have a card for, but often do, such as sympathy, get well, or for someone who is just feeling down. It's a sweet card to let someone know you care for them. 

Measurements: 

• Card base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4
• Crumb Cake panel - 4 1/2 x 3 1/4

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