Teacher Gifts - Sweet Surprises!

My Originals Sweet Surprises Card Kit

This is a complete card kit which includes...

10 Tri-fold cards

10 Envelope boxes

10 Treat cups

2 Sheets of stickers

1 Sheet of Dimensional elements

2 Yards of ribbon

10 Dimensional sentiments

So, you pick which candy you want to put in the cup... I chose Runts

because I loved their color and the size was perfect! I completed the inside of the card first, added embelishments and had my daughter sign this for her pre-school teacher.

This is the completed inside

I put a dimentional cupcake on the outside to match the inside with a dimensional sentiment.  This one says "Wishing You" and I wrote "a sweet summer" on the inside. I also added some of the stickers that came in the pack and closed it with the ribbon (also included).

Here are 4 of the 10 finished product...I know the teachers will get a kick out of these unique cards!

Frilly Dress Card

I was going to make these cards for Mother's Day, but I lost all track of time.  So, I made them today!  They turned out great!  I going to share with you step by step how to make these yourself.  I started with B&T paper (background & texture paper) that has a different pattern on each side - the name of this paper pack is LUCY.  I cut out 2 skirts -  3/4 of an inch and the top and 4 1/4 inches at the bottom...

I then scored each skirt and folded as desired.

I then cut 2 tops out of the same paper and put them with the opposite skirt.

If the skirt and top of the dress differ a little in size, don't worry, most of the middle area will be covered by the belt. (see below)... to make the belt, take a coordinating ribbon and make small tight knots and cut close to the knot.

I then attached the skirt, top and belt to a complementary color card stock after random stamping the card stock.Then I attached the card stock to my actual card base...

Easy as that!

A frilly dress card!

There are so many reasons to join! Watch this video to see the many things you can do with the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection...

The Stamp of the Month for May is Friendship Bouquet - it is a set of 8 My Acrylix Stamps.  Aren't these sunflowers cute! 

This stamp set is regularly $17.95, so this is a GREAT deal...

if you spend $50.00 this stamp set is only $5.00.

I plan on making some cards with this set, so I will post pictures soon!

Trees & Things Stamp Set

Simple Scrapbook Page

Here is a scrapbook page that I used to make a calendar for my young women's group.  I think it turned out great!  I used paper from my "random" paper pile... Since you can make your paper strips (banners) any size, this is a great way to use up scraps.  Tell me what you think - leave a comment at the bottom.

Roxie Paper Pack Rocks!

I just love this card design and I LOVE the Roxie Paper Pack ($9.95)

Roxie has pinks that border on salmon, with animal prints and roses...

Amazing combination!

This tri-fold card is super cute and super easy!

If you want the recipe,

leave me your email address or email me @

designwithdeborah@gmail.com

with tri-fold card in the subject line, and I will get back to you.

Paper Tearing Card Instructions

These may be better pictures for you to really see how cute and simple paper tearing can be!

I usually start with a 5.5" x. 4" pre-cut card...

 I choose two papers that compliment each other...

I cut a 3/4" x 4" piece that will "peek" through.

I cut the more bold or solid piece of paper the same size as the card base.

I then tear the bold/solid piece of paper where I think it looks best...

Around 1" - 1.5"

I sometimes rough up the edges to add even more distress.

To check if I like the look, I assemble the card WITHOUT adhesive and make adjustments if something isn't right.

I then attach the "peek" through piece first.

Then the bottom bold/solid piece, then the top.

Add embellish along the tear.

Tearing Tricks

Tearing paper gives it a unique look - it is unexpected, unusual on a card or scrapbook page.  I love this "peak-a-boo" card where a little bit of fancy paper peaks through a darker/solid paper.  CTMH products have a white core, so when torn, you see a bit of white.  It says shabby chic to me.. (so on trend).  Hope you like this tip.  Please comment on how and when you tear your paper!

My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit

Project Inspirations 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book: My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit 

What a GREAT idea for teacher's gift!

email me if you'd like to order some of these cute card kits...

or

Hit the "Shop With Me" button on the right of this blog...

The More the Merrier

I find that when I stumble upon a design (recipe) I like for a card or project, it is just as easy to make several as it is to make one.  I really only buy and use 12x12 paper. If I need a different size, I cut it down...So, when making a card for my Father-in-law's birthday the measurements allowed me to make 3 cards instead of just one... Give this idea a try and see if it is true for you.

How To Make a Card Purse

 Can you tell that GREEN is my favorite color? 

I also have to like purple because it is my son's favorite color!

Materials needed:

1 sheet of cardstock, 8.5 x 11 inches

2 pieces of patterned paper, 3 x 4.5 inches

2 lengths of ribbon, each 16 inches long

scoring blade

scallop punch

buttons

brads

adhesive

Purse Instructions:

1) Score the cardstock piece at 1.25 (1 1/4) inch in from each side. Score at 4.5 (4 1/2) inch in from each end. Fold and snip on the four score lines that are 1.25 (1 1/4) inches long.

2) Decorate the purse with patterned paper, ribbon, and embellishments.

3) Fold together purse and glue. Add brads to sides for extra durability.

4) Fill purse with invitation-size cards and envelopes. (These are cards that are 5.5 x 4.25)

*instructions borrowed from Camille E.

National Scrapbooking Month—Dotty for You
April–May 2012 Constant Campaign

When you place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, you may add the Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95, for just $5. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing. But that’s not all! There are two ways your customers can get this darling paper packet FREE!

Hostesses will receive a free Dotty for You paper packet when their Gathering sales total $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile donations).

New Consultants who sign up between April 1 and May 31 (two full months!) will receive a free Dotty for You paper packet with their kit.