Matchbox explosion box

Hello and welcome!

I admit, I am a bit addicted to my crafty supplies.  Its not often I make something without using my Big Shot or stamps, so today's project is a bit of a departure. 

I'm a bit late to the party with this one, too.  Somehow, I've only just managed to catch up with the Matchbox Explosion Box - there are lots of them on Pinterest and YouTube so I can't explain how I missed them all!

When you remove the lid, the box opens up to reveal four little drawers - so handy!

I used the envelope punch board and it made the construction so easy.  Apart from that, I used paper, card and a bit of ribbon and a doiley to decorate.  The Share What You Love paper is such good quality, it makes a nice sturdy box - as well as being so very pretty!  

Here's how I made it_ 

I'll use mine for keeping my sewing kit organised - pins, embroidery scissors, tape measure, needles will all fit in the drawers.  What else could you use it for?

Keep Crafting,

Keren


Product List

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock

[138344]

Tranquil Tide 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

[147802]

Pearlized Doilies

[146936]

Envelope Punch Board

[133774]

Pinwheel Gift Bag

Hello, and welcome to my blog!

Today I've made this cute little pinwheel gift bag/pouch.  I made this version to fit a coffee bag and I'll be making smaller ones to hold herbal tea bags as customer thank-you gifts.  

I used the envelope punch board to score the diagonal folds that you need to make the pouch.  I've been working on a way to make one without needing a punch board and if I get it all worked out I'll share it in a future tutorial.  For now, though, here's how I made this pouch.

So quick and easy, isn't it?

Keep crafting!

Crafty hugs,

Keren

Product List

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper

[144185]

Envelope Punch Board

[133774]

Daisy Delight Photopolymer Bundle

[145361]

Leaf Punch

[144667]

Clear Faceted Gems

[144142]

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

[106549]

Emerald Envy A4 Cardstock

[141420]

Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock

[144250]

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

[106577]

Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

[131181]

In miniature

Hello bloggers!  

One of the fun things about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is the training you get to help you make the most of the products you can get from SU.  The minute you join, you have access to training materials, videos and webinars to support you and share ideas, and you also get an advance look at the new catalogues and supplements before they are available to everyone else (good deal, eh?)

Anyway, the Autumn/Winter catalogue opens for business at the beginning of September, so that means that we Demonstrators got a sneaky peek of what's coming at a online-streamed Launch event,  which is where I saw the tiny card and envelope demonstrated.(and we also get the chance to place our orders so that we could play with the goodies  become familiar with the products).  

The finished card is 2" by 2" so you'd get quite a few of them out of a piece of A4 yardstick.  The DSP on the front of the card is from our Pretty Petals stack,  and so is the envelope.  You can make the envelope (using the Envelope Punch Board)  and the card from one sheet of 6" by 6" paper and still have some paper left over.  It would make a super gift card (Christmas is coming!) or a sweet little "Thinking of You" note for a loved one.

To make the envelope, you need a piece of paper 3 3/4" square.  Punch and score at the 1 7/8" mark on the Envelope Punch Board on all four sides.  Super-simple and a great way of using up small pieces of card and paper.

Anyway, that's it for now.  Please do come back another time, when I'll be sharing another project.  Oh, and if you'd like to know more about becoming a Demonstrator and having access to all the advantages and benefits of being part of the team, please get in touch - I'd be happy to help!

Crafty Hugs,

Keren