Balloons away handmade Box Card

I love making Box Cards, these are great for any occasion and I love how they fold flat for posting!

Today's little piece of inspiration uses the Lift Me Up Bundle, which you have seen me use a lot for sure as I just love how versatile it is, wedding, baby, young, mature, masculine, feminine, it just works for it all!

This card was part of a set of three we made at a class, it looks complex but really it is quite straight forward, I am considering selling some kits with pre-cut pieces for you to put together at home, but of course you would have to add your own stamped images as I am not permitted to include those.  Watch this space!

I love Blushing Bride and Smoky Slate together, I'm such a plain Jane, adore the subtle colours and struggle with the Brights!

I've also used the Birthday Bright stamp set from the Spring/Summer catalogue, another great selection of greetings to aid your cardmaking.

If you would like to place an online order with me, don't forget to use this month's Hostess Code if you order is over £25.

If you are local you can contact me direct via phone or email to place your order, shipping will be just £1 regardless of the size of your order.

Product List

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] £6.00	Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride [131287] £7.25	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] £6.50	Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [121689] £7.25
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] £6.00	Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack [138435] £20.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] £32.00	Birthday Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [142835] £19.00
Simply Scored [122334] £27.00

Bag in a Box

I have to say that I went through a phase of making so many cards without a box in sight and spotted a "Bag in a Box" project on Pinterest which inspired me to get out my score board and make something 3D!

There are so many possibilities with this design, depending on the size you create the base which you then simply wrap your cardstock/designer paper around to make the bag.  There are versions with handles on which are great too.

For my design I pinched the top together and added a Gold Bulldog Clip as a closure, wrapping over a piece of the Designer Acetate with the gold side facing up.

I used crumb cake cardstock for my base and stamped beautiful white snowflakes in Craft White ink randomly over it.  I have to say I am in love with this snowflake image, it's from a set called Stitched with Love which will sadly be retiring soon.

My greeting was from the Hang your Stocking stamp set, and I used my Big Shot with the Layering Ovals dies to frame it.

There are still lots of items REDUCED in the closeout sale, you can see the whole list by visiting my shop

HERE

If you decide to place an online order with me and it's between £25 and £150 then please use my Hostess Code below and I will send you a handmade card and a gift in the post at the beginning of next month.

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock [121685] £7.25	Stitched With Cheer Photopolymer Set [142182] £19.00	Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad [101731] £7.25
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] £32.00	Gold Binder Clips [141673] £6.50	Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate [141653] £11.00	Simply Scored [122334] £27.00
Hang Your Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set [142114] £19.00	Gold 1/8" Ribbon [134583] £4.50

The final project

Today I wanted to share the final project from my Big Shot Class, we focussed on using the Flourish Thinlits dies.

Again I used the same stamps and colours as my two previous projects as I like them all to co-ordinate.

Here's all three projects together...

You can purchase any of these items via my online shop, if you click on the picture boxes below this will direct you straight to my shop.  If you are local you can place an order direct with me.

It's still not too late to purchase the 

Thoughtful Branches stamps

Remember they aren't around for long, available while stocks last until 31st August so don't miss out, this set is just gorgeous and so versatile.

and if you purchase online, remember to use the HOSTESS CODE if your order exceeds £25

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle [144328] £46.75	Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle [142353] £42.25	Flourish Thinlits Dies [141478] £26.00	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] £6.00
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397] £6.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25	Dapper Denim A4 Cardstock [141419] £7.25	Kraft 12" X 12" Card Stock [133674] £6.50
Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock [141421] £7.25

It's a Party!

Don't you just love Fox's Party Ring biscuits?  

I bought a packet recently as one of my customers loves them and when I opened it up there were only pink and white ones inside so I saved them specifically for my Blooms and Wishes Paper Bag Album Class as I knew I would be able to package them in some way!

So here are the treats packaged in the new slim cello bags, they fit perfectly!

I dressed each bag with a sweet little tag using the Blooms and Wishes stamps. My colours are Sweet Sugarplum (new In Colour) and Pear Pizzazz.

I have used this stamp set on so many occasions since the Catalogue went live last month, I love the watercolored finish of the stamped images, they aren't designed to be solid images.

You can shop online with me here

and of course don't forget about July's promotion

With every £45 you spend during July you will receive a Bonus Days coupon worth £4.50 to redeem during August.  Buy now and save later!

Product List

Blooms & Wishes Photopolymer Stamps [141784] £19.00	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] £6.00	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] £6.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] £8.25
Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] £4.50