So sad you're leaving...

As some of you may know, I have a part-time job with a rather quirky national clothing retailer. I really enjoy my time there and there is a lovely team of people who I get to work alongside.One of my colleagues has decided it is time for her to move on as she wants a career working with children, and so I volunteered to create a leaving card for everyone to sign.

My colleague is not a pink and fluffy sort of girl, so I wanted something a bit more fun and light-hearted for her to keep, with positive messages from us all written inside. I knew the perfect stamp set - a hostess set called Life's Adventure, but I was stumped for a layout - come to the rescue Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge!

So I flipped their sketch on it's side and here is the result:

I have paired the stamp with the totally gorgeous Moonlight Designer Series Paper, and based all my colours on those included in the paper designs (Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, Whisper White, Sahara Sand and Basic Gray). I love how the triangles in the designer paper echo the shape of the cute little flag on the back of the Bicycle!

I like to base my creations on the BLT formula (No, not Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato - but Background, Layers and Texture!). Initially I had plain white card as the base colour, but it really needed something a little extra, so I used the lovely new Masks from Stampin' Up - applied Versamark ink through the mask and heat embossed using the Iridescent Ice powder. Take a look at that glitter:

Sometimes it's the little details that make a card, here I have used some retired ribbon to create the bow - I would have used the lush new Stitched Satin Ribbon but it didn't arrive in time :(

I have used the oh-so-cute banner punch to create some tiny little flags:

Lastly another close up of that gorgeous bike and positive sentiment - looking forward to an exciting new future. I think this sentiment would be perfect for men, graduations, passing a driving test, or even a wedding card for cycling enthusiasts! A touch of colour using blender pens and water brushes works perfectly with the sketched-style image (Stamped in StazOn to prevent the colour running when I added water).

I hope you have enjoyed this card and blog post - please let me know you have stopped by and leave me a comment!

Happy Crafting,

Becky

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

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Life's Adventure Wood-Mount Stamp Set	Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad	Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock
Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad	Hello Honey A4 Cardstock	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock
Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks	Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder	Banner Punch	Versamark Pad
Heat Tool - Uk Plug	Jet Black Stazon Pad	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock
Blender Pens	Aqua Painter	Fuse Fast Adhesive	Stampin' Dimensionals

WOW! How? - Card into Treat Box Tutorial

Hello Hello!

As promised on Sunday here is the treat box tutorial for you. I have used the Good as Gold Sale-A-Bration Kit, but you could use any card blank that measures 3.5" x 5" when folded and swap out an envelope liner for some pretty patterned Designer Series Paper. I have done this tutorial in lots of detail so it is suitable for complete beginners. If you have any questions please ask in the comments section and I will do my best to answer!

Here is what we are aiming for:

You should allow approximately 20 minutes for this make.

STEP 1:

Gather up tools and materials

You will need:

Paper snips

Scoring tool

Adhesives (I used multipurpose liquid glue, sticky strip and dimensionals)

1/4 sheet of A4 Whisper White card

1 set of materials from "Good as Gold" card kit

Optional:

Window sheet (or scrap of acetate)

Punch or die measuring a maximum of 1-3/4" across.

Bone Folder

Step 1: Gather tools and materials

STEP 2:

If using Good of Gold kit: Trim 1/8" off your opened out card blank so it measures 4-7/8" x 7"

If using own card blank, trim your patterned paper lining to the same size as your base card.

Step 2: trim off 1/8" from the long side

STEP 3:

Mount your envelope liner / patterned paper centrally onto your card blank. Once dry, trim off any overhanging edges.

Step 3: Mount and trim off excess.

STEP 4:

Carefully score at 1/2", 1.5", 2.5" and 3.5". If using envelope liner make sure to score the end without the foil! I scored both sides to make the folds crisp.

Step 4: Score 4 lines at 1" intervals, starting at 1/2"

STEP 5:

Add sticky strip the the end tab (if using the Good as Gold kit, put the tape on the spotty side!)

Step 5: Add tape to tab

STEP 6 (optional - if not proceed to step 8):

Die cut or punch a window in your box. Circle punches work well such as in the first photo, or here I am using a die. Make sure that any punching is in the first 2 inches (marked by scores) after the line of tape (shown in red in the picture).

Step 6: Create window or aperture

STEP 7:

Cut a small piece of window sheet or acetate to cover the shaped hole. Fix in place with tape or glue dots.

Step 7: Cover aperture with window sheet

STEP 8:

Crease the scores you have made and stick the tab to the back of the box to make a 1" square tube.

Step 8: Stick into square tube.

STEP 9:

Cut two 2" x 2" squares from your piece of Whisper White card.

Step 9: Cut 2 squares, each 2" x 2"

STEP 10:

Score each of the small squares at 1/2" and 1-1/2" in both directions

Step 10: Score tabs onto squares

STEP 11:

Cut the corners off, fold along the score lines, then add a dab of glue to the flaps before inserting ONE of the squares. Keep the second square to put in AFTER you have inserted any treats :)

Step 11: Add one end-square to box, keeping other end reserved until after box filled with yumminess!

STEP 12:

Trim your remaining Whisper white piece to 2-3/4" x 4-1/8", then mount onto the back of your box.

Step 12: Trim white card to size and mount.

STEP 13:

Embellish front and back of the box with the lovely pre-cut tags. I have used dimensionals to mount the sentiment and add impact.

Step 13: Embellish box as desired.

STEP 14:

Last but not least use the two strands of twine to tie a bow around the box. If you are careful and tie the box towards one end of the twine, you may have enough twine left over to tie a second mini bow on the opposite side!

Step 14: Tie a bow - front

Step 14: Tie a bow - back (using leftover twine)

TA DAAAA!

Here are two of the finished boxes, just using different windows. I think the 'I Love U' is my favourite. Which is yours? Let me know and leave a comment!

If you have enjoyed this tutorial then please leave me a comment, or share it on Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter!

Happy Crafting!

Becky

I work hard to produce these materials, so if you are a demo and would like to use this idea for a class then please email me first to gain my consent - I am happy to share :) I just don't appreciate people claiming my work as their own! Thanks for your understanding.

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Good As Gold Card Kit	Whisper White A4 Card Stock	Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive	Sticky Strip
Stampin' Dimensionals	Paper Snips	Simply Scored	Bone Folder
Medium Window Sheets	Label Card Thinlits Die