The Two-Step Card (CASE)

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Today I am sharing a CASE'd card with you (for those not in the know it stands for Copy And Share Everything) from the talented Julia Carmichael of Paper Into Love from the USA. She and her daughter produce some stunning pieces and so I thought I would tweak one of her designs to match the materials I had to hand. You can view the original card HERE.

I have used the same colours as in the original card for the stamping (apologies for the slightly orange cast to the photo above - not sure what is going on there!) but changed up the way in which the splatters were made (I used that essential stamp set 'gorgeous grunge'), the ribbon, and I added one of the oh-so-shiny vintage buttons. Here I have tried to capture the sparkle on the button as it refracts the light - but it doesn't do it justice. Tying through a little linen thread ensures the button isn't too glamorous for the card though!

I didn't have the same ribbon as on the original card, so I swapped it out for some ruffled trim in Pistachio Pudding. I am so gutted that this ribbon was retired as it is so so pretty. The next shot shows you more of the fabulousness that is two-step stamping - one of my go-to techniques for creating depth, drama and that wow-factor! Stampin' Up! do two-step stamping so well, and there are lots of designs to choose from. For those of you not in the know - two-step stamping is essentially a way of layering up co-ordinating images, so you stamp one colour directly over a previously stamped image in a different colour - usually using the Stamp-a-ma-jig tool to help you line them up.

I am off to guide camp in just over a week, there are lots of preparations to be done for that - so forgive me if I am a bit quiet for the next fortnight! Fingers crossed it doesn't rain too much while living under canvas...

Happy Crafting

Becky

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

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Too Kind	Gorgeous Grunge	Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons	Linen Thread
Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad	Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad	Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad
Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad	Card Stock A4 Baked Brown Sugar	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana	Whisper White A4 Card Stock
Scallop Edge Border Punch	Stampin' Trimmer	Snail Adhesive	Mini Glue Dots

WOW! How? - Card into Treat Box Tutorial

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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

Sale-A-Bration Sneak Peek Blog Hop!

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With any luck you will have hopped on over from Debbie's blog and it is a pleasure to meet you.
If you haven't come over from Debbie's blog that is just fine - you can start the blog hop here with me! There are links at the bottom of the post that will take you to the next blog post automatically so join in, have fun and be inspired... (Oh and please excuse all the exclamation marks - I'm excited!!)

Today I am sharing some brilliant sneak peeks from the NEW Sale-A-Bration catalogue that comes out this Tuesday (28th January 2014)! The best thing about the catalogue is that the items we are using are FREE with EVERY £45 order, be it on-line or in person.

I have used the "Good as Gold" card kit for my makes. This one is easy to overlook in the brochure but I urge you to take another look. Firstly, I want to show you how quick and easy it is to create thank you cards in gorgeous Bermuda Bay and Tangerine Tango with rich gold accents. This is the design that comes with the instructions in the pack. There are enough products in the pack to create 8 cards of this design, all you add is the adhesive. Each of these cards took me less then 1 minute to make!

**TOP TIP: Stampin' Up! are really generous with their kits - the envelope liners that come with the kit are beautiful gold foil, but 1/2 of that loveliness is hidden away inside the envelope where no-one will see it. I cut off the bottom 2" of my liners to re-purpose for other projects. Yay! More materials to play with!**

Next up, we have a variation on the basic design simply by turning the card 90 degrees:

Now it gets even more fun! I want to show you just how versatile these kits can be so for the next project I have ONLY used the materials allocated for one card included in the kit, a scrap of acetate and 1/4 of a sheet of A4 white card!

What do you think of this cute treat holder? You could pop all sorts into this dinky box from lip balm to chocolates like I did. A certain brand of hazelnut chocolates packaged in gold foil also fit rather well - and coordinate too! On the back I have mounted a panel of white card so you can add a personal message. You could even use these as favours / name places for a wedding or special event!

Finally we have this sweet little flip book, again made using the materials for just one card with the tiny addition of card scraps (none of which measured more than 3") in a couple of matching colours.

I will be putting up further posts during the week to show you how to make the treat box in a "Wow! How?" tutorial as well as the individual pages of the little flip book. Make sure to click on my 'Follow' button on the right hand side so you don't miss out on those! Below are the supplies I have used - products from the Spring/Summer Catalogue will be listed from TUESDAY as I am not allowed to show you before then!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy the rest of the blog hop and Happy Crafting!
Becky

Stampin᾿ Up! Supplies

Good As Gold Card Kit	Perfect Pennants	Really Good Greetings	Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers	Card Stock A4 Pistachio Pudding	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay	Tangerine Tango A4 Card Stock
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad	Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensionals