Glue Holder Gift

 

Like many demonstrators, I'm always on the look out for small gifts I can give customers and team members.  Glue makes a good gift for crafters, so I made a bunch of these last January to give as table gifts at my craft retreat.  Recently, one of my guests asked me how to make them, so I decided to make a video in my Facebook Live today.  They are super easy!  I saw the idea for this on Pinterest, but all the blogs/videos I visited were either in a foreign language, or the creator used a punch board to make them.  I tweaked the punch board version to make easy straight lines so the only thing you need is a paper trimmer and circle punch (or circle dies).  I would share the link for the punch board version, but I can't find it anymore!

You can see the VIDEO of me making the glue holders HERE.

Here are the measurements in inches:

• Carstock color of your choice: 5-1/4 x 7-1/2
• With the 7-1/2" side at the top, score at 1-3/4, 3-1/2, 5-1/4, and 7
• Turn the cardstock so the 5-1/4 side is at the top, then score at 1-3/4 and 3-1/2
• Designer Series Paper (I used Sweet Symmetry): 1-5/8 squares (cut 4)

After you get your basic rectangle shape, cut along the score lines and punch or die-cut a circle as shown below.  Then add your DSP (designer paper).  In the video, I show how to cut two at once out of one sheet of cardstock.

You can add a sentiment, or just let the DSP shine.  For one of my boxes, I used the new Encircled in Friendship Bundle for both the sentiment and the die-cut label piece.  The cardstock is Just Jade.

On the next box, I used a retired set--Crafting Forever.  The dies are also retired--Little Treat Box dies.  The cardstock is Night of Navy.

My friend and I made over 25 of these boxes for gifts at my retreat, so they aren't the worst thing to mass produce! LOL!  I gave a glue eraser along with them.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you will enjoy making these glue holders.  You can see the supply list below.  Please use the following host code for online orders in June: V6KDKJAA.  If your order is over $50, you will get a free roll of Flirty Flamingo Metallic Ribbon as a thank you!

Happy Stamping,

Marsha

Product List

Sweet Symmetry 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155605] $11.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75	Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153079] $8.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Circle Punch [119861] $16.00	Encircled In Friendship Bundle (English) [155541] $47.50	Crafting Forever Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143958] $20.00
Little Treat Box Dies [153571] $38.00

Turtle Pocket Cards

 

The new Turtle Friends bundle is so adorable!  I couldn't resist getting it!  Plus, I really needed the sentiment: "Sorry I was slow."

I saw the idea for these pocket cards from Kelly Acheson HERE.  I made the same layout, but changed the stamp set and paper.  You can include a gift card in your pocket along with the greeting card insert, or just do the greeting card insert.

You can watch the VIDEO of me making this project HERE.

Measurements (in inches):

• Granny Apple Green cardstock: 4-1/4 x 11; score at 5-1/2, and 9-1/2
• DSP (designer series paper) for the bottom front: 2-1/2 x 3-3/4
• Mat under DSP: 2-3/4 x 4
• DSP for the flap: 1-1/4 x 4
• White cardstock for insert: 3-1/4 x 4-7/8
• Mat behind white insert: 3-1/2 x 5-1/8

Tip: When you glue the sides of your pocket down, I recommend putting the insert and gift card (if you are using it) inside first so it gives the room you need when you glue it down (I show this in the video).  This makes it easier to slide in and out.  I didn't do this on the first one, and it is a tighter squeeze.

We will be making this card along with other fun projects at my Virtual Turtle Friends Stamp Camp on July 17th.  I'll post more information soon!

Please use the following host code on online orders in June: V6KDKJAA.  If your order is over $50, you will get a free roll of Flirty Flamingo Metallic Ribbon from me as a thank you.

Happy Stamping,

Marsha

P.S. Come join my Happy Stampers Facebook group if you haven't already done so!

Product List

Turtle Friends Bundle (English) [155819] $30.50	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $18.00	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $8.75
Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack [152466] $7.50	1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim [153658] $7.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $7.50	Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477] $7.00

Ice Cream Shaker Cards

 

Today I want to share some fun shaker cards with you. We made the stacked scoop version at my Birthday Bash craft retreat back in January.  It is the easier of the two cards.  I cased the blue and green version from Patsy Waggoner HERE.  One of my friends saw it on Pinterest and wanted to know how to make it.  I'm not sure exactly how Patsy did it, but you can see me make both cards in THIS VIDEO.  You will find the measurements below.

Stacked Scoop Shaker Card

• Thick White cardstock: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
• Basic White cardstock: 4 x 5-1/4
• Ice Cream Corner DSP (Sprinkles pattern): 3 x 3
• Window sheet: 3 x 3
• Punch three ice cream scoops from Rainbow Glimmer Paper
• Punch the cone from the DSP
• DSP for envelope flap: 2-1/4 x 5-3/4 (glue to the flap and trim off extra)
• Ink Pads: Bermuda Bay, Gorgeous Grape, and Purple Posy
• You can see how I put this card together HERE.

Blue and Green Shaker Card

• Coastal Cabana cardstock: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, score at 4-1/4 (card base)
• Blue/green DSP: 3-1/4 x 4-3/4 (card front) 
• Blue/green DSP: 5/8 x 3-3/4 (inside)
• Blue/green DSP: 1-3/4 square (to put behind the window)
• Basic white cardstock: 3-3/4 x 5; cut two, one for the front and one for the inside
• Basic white cardstock: 2 x 3-1/2; cut two, one for the punched part and one for the bottom (you will trim both, please refer to this video starting around the 15 minute mark).
• Coastal Cabana: 2-1/4 x 3-3/4 (mat under white piece)
• Pear Pizazz: 3/8 x 1-5/8 (greeting)

Have fun making these shaker cards!  I'm glad the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and punch will be staying around for another year.  I'm sad to see the awesome designer series paper retiring this month.  Grab it while you can!

Please use the following host code on orders this month: V6KDKJAA.  You will receive a free gift from me on orders over $50.

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

P.S. Come join my Happy Stampers Facebook group if you haven't already done so!

Product List

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle [156244] $31.50	Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] $11.50	Window Sheets [142314] $5.00	Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles [154568] $6.00
Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon [154569] $7.00	Just Jade & Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Braided Ribbon [155815] $6.00	Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477] $7.00	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75	Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201] $8.75	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $7.50
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $7.50	Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Pad [150084] $7.50	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.00

Sweet as a Peach Easy Card

The new catalog has arrived!  I've been so busy creating and planning classes that I haven't managed to write a blogpost about it!  Today I want to share an easy DSP card design using the new You're a Peach Designer Series Paper and the Sweet as a Peach stamp set.  When I looked through the new catalog, this suite was one of the first products to catch my eye.  I loved it so much that I'm doing a Sweet as a Peach Virtual Retreat at the end of June!  You can watch me make this card HERE, or read on to see the measurements.

I call this DSP card design a tri-panel card.  It's one of my favorite designs!

• Thick White card base: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", score at 4-1/4
• DSP: First cut a 3" x 4" piece, then cut that into three 1x4 pieces
• Pear Pizazz mat: 3-1/2" x 4-1/4"
• Pale Papaya for small words: 3/8" x 1"
• The white label was cut with the Tasteful Labels dies
• The ribbon is the new Flirty Flamingo Metallic Ribbon

Here are some other cards I've made in the past with this layout.

The following cards don't have the exact same measurements, but they have a similar three panel layout.

I hope you'll give this Tri-panel card layout a try!

Back to the Sweet as a Peach suite--these are the projects we'll be making at my virtual retreat at the end of June.  Some of these are my own creations and some were cased from other talented stampers.  Thank you Pinterest!

You can read all the details on the retreat HERE.  I would love to have you join me! In order to get the make & takes and gifts, you need to register by June 5th.  You can purchase the PDF with pictures and project measurements any time for $15 (not available until the day of the retreat). 

Please use the following host code on June orders: V6KDKJAA.  If your order is $50 or more, you will receive the Flirty Flamingo Metallic ribbon free!

Happy Stamping!

Marsha