Sunflower Mini Post-it Note Pouch

I love post-it notes!  I use them all the time, both as a piano teacher and in my stamping world.  Sometimes I like the regular size, and sometimes this mini size is just perfect.  I recently used the last of my sticky notes from a mini-post it note holder that was given to me as a gift over 15 years ago!  I decided it was time to make more.  These pouches made a nice little gift for attendees at our recent Celebrate Sunflowers session of Super Saturday.  I did not use the Post-It brand.  You can see the brand I bought from Amazon HERE.

Measurements and Steps:

1. Cut Bumblebee Cardstock at 2" x 5".
2. With the 5" side at the top, score at 1-1/2", 2", 3-1/2", and 4".
3. Stamp the small sunflower image from the Celebrate Sunflower stamp set on the piece of cardstock using Bumblebee ink.
4. Round your top and bottom corners with a corner rounder.
5. If you want to stamp something on the inside, do it before you add your post-it notes and magnet.
6. Fold along the score lines and glue your post-its in the middle.
7. Cut a magnetic strip to hold it closed and attach with strong tape such as tear tape or scor-pal tape.  (I cut up magnetic vent covers from Lowes for projects like this, as well as to store my dies).
8. Stamp the Sunflower image on a separate piece of white cardstock using Memento Black ink.  Color with Stampin' Blends--Dark & Light Daffodil Delight, Dark & Light Just Jade, and Dark Soft Suede for the center.  Die-cut and attach to the post-it pouch with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Post-it pouches are great for any season.  I love to give them to teachers.  See the big version HERE.

Thank you for stopping by!  Please use the following host code online orders this month: Y6DZBVGA.  If your order is over $50, you will get a free acrylic block from me, your choice of C, D, or H.  If your order is over $150, do not use the code as you will get your own host rewards, plus the free block.  Email your choice to me after you place your order.

Product List

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065] $51.25	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] $8.75	Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad [153116] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883] $9.00	Just Jade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [153107] $9.00	Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154906] $9.00

Mini Tic Tac Holders

I saw a picture of these adorable Tulip Mini-Tic Tac holders and I just HAD to make them.  I ordered the Mini Tic Tacs on Amazon, with the plan to make them for Easter baskets, but it took TWO months for them to arrive!  Now, this was at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, when everything got delayed.  Right now Amazon says it will only take two days.  I'm just warning you that it might take longer!  I watched a video on YouTube by a German demonstrator, Ximena Morales. I did my best to convert the metric measurements to inches.

Measurements and steps:

• Start with a piece of cardstock cut at 1-5/8" x 3-1/2"
• With 3-1/2" side at the top, score at 5/8", 1-1/2", 2-1/8", and 3"
• Turn and score at 5/8" (for the bottom flap of the box)
• To assemble, watch my Facebook Live video HERE or the video link above by Ximena.
• Punch your tulips out of the In Color DSP.  I used Bumblebee and Magenta Madness.
• Punch your leaves out of Just Jade cardstock.
• I used glue to attach the leaves to the Tulip and the box.
• I stamped "Hello" from the Timeless Tulips stamp set.
• I tied some bows with White Crinkle Seam Binding and some bows with retired white twine.  I added them to the project with a glue dot.

That's it! Although I didn't get to use these for Easter, I still gave them out as party favors at a recent stamp class.  I've also made two variations that I can use for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  For the Thanksgiving version, I used Harvest Hellos Stamp set and Apple Builder Punch.  The Snowman version comes from the Snowman Season Stamp set and Snowman Builder Punch.  The greetings are from past Paper Pumpkin kits.

I adjusted the box size for the pumpkin to hold two mini Tic Tac boxes. I adjusted the box size for the snowman to be a little taller, but the top of his body still sticks above it quite a bit. 

 Here are the alternate measurements:

The pink pox is the original size shown above.  The white box is 1-7/8 x 3-1/2.  The Tic Tacs go all the way in without the top peeking out. The third box is for the pumpkin and measures 1-3/4" x 5-1/4".  With 5-1/4" side at the top, score at 5/8", 2-3/8", 3", 4-3/4", and 5-1/4".  Then turn and score at 5/8".  The Tic Tacs will peek above the edge a little, but not much.

Thank you for stopping by!  Please use the following host code for online orders this month: Y6DZBVGA.  If your order is over $50, you will get a free acrylic block from me, your choice of C, D, or H.  If your order is over $150, do not use the code as you will get your own host rewards, plus the free block.  Email your choice to me after you place your order.

Happy stamping!

P.S. The supply list below is only for the Tulip version.  I posted this before I had made the alternate versions and then came back to add those today.

Product List

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153070] $11.50

2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment [153074] $9.00

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English) [153793] $32.25

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $7.50

2020-2022 In Color Projects

I love the five new 2020-2022 In Colors! I like them each on their own, but I especially like how they look all together.  Note: The colors in these photos are brighter than in person.  My camera tends to make things look dark, so I used a brighter lens when taking the photos and it over corrected the other way.  Oh well!

You can watch me make these projects on my Facebook Live HERE.  The measurements for each project are listed below:

Hershey Nugget Packets

These fun little treats were inspired by the The Papered Chef.  I used the In Color Designer Series Paper (DSP) for one of the toppers and the Flowers For Every Season DSP for other one.

• Tray (I used Cinnamon Cider): 4-7/8" x 2-3/8"; with 2-3/8" at the stop, score at 1/2" and 1-7/8"
• DSP strips for the nuggets: 1" x 3"
• DSP for the topper: 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
• Cardstock for topper: 2-3/4" x 3-1/2"
• White label strip: 3/4" x 2-3/4" (before punching the ends with Lovely Labels Pick A Punch)
• Just Jade label strip: 3/4" x 3-1/4" (before punching the ends with Lovely Labels Pick A Punch))

Sending Love Your Way Card
I love the new Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch!  I thought about just getting the punch, but I'm glad I decided to get the bundle to go with it.  It made this card really easy! Note: The pink rectangle also has an image stamped on it, but you can't tell in the photo.

• Thick White Cardstock (card base): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
• Whisper White cardstock: 4 x 5-1/4" (emboss with Subtle 3D Embossing folder)
• Use scraps of cardstock from each of the In Colors (except Bumblebee) to punch the postage stamp shape
• Bumblebee greeting strip: 5/8" x 3-1/2"

Celebrate Card
We made this card at my last Virtual Stamp Party.  The celebrate die is retired, but you could stamp any birthday greeting in that spot instead. Try making one with each of the different colors for the card base.  They all look great!

• Card base (choose any In Color): 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4
• Whisper White cardstock: 4 x 5-1/4" (use one for the front and one for the inside)
• In Color DSP strips: 1" x 2"

Smile Card
These lovely card design came from Julie Davison.

• Thick White Cardstock (card base): 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2
• DSP Strips: 3/4" x 3-3/4"
• Use scraps of cardstock from each of the In Colors to punch flowers with the Small Bloom punch
• Pop the flowers up and add In Color Enamel Dots

As I mentioned before, you can watch me make these projects HERE on Facebook.  They were fun and simple to make.  I hope you'll give them a try!  Below are some other cards I made with the new colors.  The designs were inspired by Rochelle Block.  These were not so simple to make (die-cutting vellum is kind of a pain), but I love how they turned out. This picture more accurately shows the colors as it hasn't been brightened.

To purchase any of these supplies, simply click on the links below.  Please use the following code at checkout: EEBWAY92.  If your order total is $50 or more before shipping and tax, you get a free ink pad from me.  Please email your color choice to me after you place your order.  If your order is $150 or more, don't use the host code as YOU will get the host stamp rewards PLUS the free ink pad from me.  Yippee!

Product List

2020–2022 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Assortment [153074] $9.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153070] $11.50
Lovely You Bundle (English) [154070] $42.25	Posted For You Bundle [154075] $31.50	Small Bloom Punch [152316] $0.00	2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] $8.00
3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808] $7.00

Pampered Pets

Have you seen the Playful Pet suite in the new catalog?  It's so adorable!  I don't even consider myself a pet person (although I have a dog), but I still couldn't wait to get it!  I think it was the colors in the DSP that drew me in!

The card I'm sharing today was cased from p. 40 of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.  It's a fairly simple card with just a little coloring.  You can see a video of me making it HERE.  These are the measurements and steps.

Measurements:

• Basic Gray Cardstock: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", score at 4 1/4"
• Striped DSP: 4" x 3" (front); 2-3/16 x 5-3/4 (envelope flap)
• Whisper White Cardstock: 3" x 3-3/4" (front); 4" x 5-1/4" (inside)

Steps:

1. Stamp your greeting in Real Read ink on the small white cardstock piece.
2. Stamp your pets in black ink and color with Stampin' Blends or other coloring tools.  See my Facebook LIVE HERE for other options.
3. Wrap a small piece of twine across the top front of the white piece and tape it on back.  Tie another piece of twine into a bow and attach to the front with a glue dot.
4. Attach the DSP to the card front.
5. Stamp the small heart image in Basic Gray along the top and bottom edge of the card base.
6. Attach your white stamped piece to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Add the heart or bone charm with a glue dot.
7. Inside--Stamp the dog bowl on the inside card piece and color with Stampin' Blends.  Stamp some hearts in Real Red ink.
8. Attach the long strip of DSP to the envelope flap and trim off the extra.

This card is fairly quick and easy.  I've made several other projects with this darling set, but I'll save them for another post. 

Thank you for stopping by.  If you would like to get any items from this adorable suite, click on the links below to order.  Please us the June Host code on your online orders: EEBWAY92. If your order is over $50, you will receive a free Classic Stampin' pad from me.  Email your color choice to me after placing your order.  If your order is over $150, do not use the code as you will earn the host rewards for yourself plus get the free ink pad.

Happy Stamping!

Marsha

Product List

Pampered Pets Cling Stamp Set [152520] $21.00	Playful Pets Designer Series Paper [152489] $11.50	Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack [152466] $7.50	Playful Pets Trinkets [152465] $8.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $7.50	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882] $9.00	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154904] $9.00	Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154899] $9.00
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154901] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884] $9.00	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75