Box Cards

 

These box cards are a unique way to give a card!  They can fold flat to put in an envelope, then be bent a little so they can stand up.  I saw this idea for box cards from Emma at Creative Time For Me.

You can watch me demonstrate how to make the pet card on Facebook HERE.

Here are the measurements:

• Card base: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", score at 1/4", 3/4", 4-1/4", 4-3/4"

• Insert for the inside piece: 5-3/8" x 3-3/8"

Directions:

• After cutting your card base, decide how you want to cut your windows.  I used Stitched Rectangle dies for the greeting opening on both the pet cards and the Holiday cards.  I used the  Heart Punch Pack for the bottom window on the pet cards and the largest circle from the Layering Circle dies for the Christmas cards.  For the navy blue ornament card, I attached a sheet of Brightly Gleaming DSP (3-1/4" x 5-1/4") to the card BEFORE I die cut the shapes.

• If you want to stamp your card base, do that next.  

• Lay your insert piece underneath the window openings and stamp the greeting through the window (I forgot to do this on the video, and you will see the challenges it caused!).  If your other images fit through the window, you can stamp them through the opening as well, if not, mark the edges of your opening with a pencil, then stamp on the insert separately.

• Put adhesive on the 1/4" strip, attach it to the other end and shape it into a box (watch the video if you are unsure how to do this).

• You will need to slide your insert into the box and attach it where you want it.  I used glue on some cards and Stampin' Dimensionals on others (shown in the video).

• Decorate the front any way you want.

• To get the red scalloped heart, punch the non-scalloped heart out of red cardstock, then use the scalloped heart punch over the window you already punched and punch again.  Glue this piece to the card front. (Shown in video).

•  Christmas Tree card--I sponged Balmy Blue ink around the bottom part of the insert, and added liquid applique and glitter (heated with a heat gun) to get the puffy snow.

Thank you for stopping by.  You will see a supply list at the end of this post.  Please use the following host code for online orders this month: JRTJSFJB.  If your order is over $50, you will receive a free package of envelopes from me.  Email me with your choice of color, either white or vanilla.

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Product List

Pampered Pets Cling Stamp Set [152520] $21.00	Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En) [153006] $49.50	Winter Woods Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151359] $23.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $35.00
Layering Circles Dies [151770] $35.00	Heart Punch Pack [151292] $34.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $8.75	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $8.75
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584] $8.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $7.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $7.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] $7.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Stamping Sponges [141337] $4.00	Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack [152466] $7.50
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $9.00	Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147942] $9.00	Real Red Stampin' Write Marker [100052] $3.50
Snowflake Sequins [150443] $6.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144040] $9.00

Seasonal Framed Art

My latest obsession is making seasonal art samplers to frame in a 9 x 9 shadow box.  I have been very inspired by Audra Monk who posts detailed instructions and measurements on her blog each month, be sure to check it out! You will see her influence in my art below.

The Winter Shadow Box

This winter sampler is my favorite!  I love the silver embossing on the letters (thank you, Audra!), the shimmery glimmer paper, and the colors (Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Silver Foil, White, and Sparkle Glimmer Paper).  The Large Letters Framelits dies are a must when making samplers!  The gray card stock is Smoky Slate, but the stamping was done in Basic Gray ink.

The Valentine Shadow Box

This art sampler features the Be Mine bundle from the Occasions catalog and the All My Love DSP.  What a wonderful combination!  The colors are Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, and Lovely Lipstick.  I used Audra's measurements HERE.

St. Patrick's Day Shadow Box

I made two versions for St. Patrick's day because I couldn't decide which elements I liked best.  I'll let my guests decide which one they want to make at the class. I used a lot of retired elements on this one, because I had them on hand and they worked so perfectly!  If you are wanting to re-create this, I hope you have them on hand too!  If not, come to my class on Feb. 23rd. 😉 The shamrock was made with the pansy punch--trim one flower petal into a stem.  The background color is Cucumber Crush.  The Rainbow Builder Framelit dies just happen to be on the Clearance Rack right now for only $18, which is perfect because I didn't get them the first time around!  I printed the Irish Blessing saying from my home computer.  The pot of gold is made with 1 3/4" circle punch, word window punch, scallop punch, and 1/4" circle punch for gold pieces.  The little Leprechaun is made with the Cookie Cutter Christmas Santa turned into a Leprechaun.  I found guidance for the leprechaun and the pot of gold punch art on Pinterest.

I'm following the lead of other demonstrators to host monthly framed art classes.  We've had two so far and it's been such fun!  I hold them the last Saturday of the month and I would love to have you join us! See the facebook event or my calendar for details, or e-mail me anytime--stampwithmarsha@gmail.com.  I'm happy to share additional close-up photos for these projects as well as measurements.

Thank you for stopping by!
Please use the following host code for online orders during the month of February:  

2USMKSZU

If your order is over $50 (before shipping and tax), you will a spool of Textured Weave ribbon free from me (your choice of color).  Of course, it's also Sale-A-Bration time so you will get to choose free product from that promotion as well! E-mail me your choice of color after you place your order and I will send it to you at the beginning of March. 

Happy Stamping!

~Marsha~