Making the envelope box with Stampin Up Envelope Punch Board.

Happy New Year! Sorry I have not been on for a few days but we have been busy with Christmas and family time as I am sure most of you have too!  I have had a request to show you how to make the envelope box in my recent post. This box will hold at least 4 cards with envelopes so it makes a very nice gift.

 Start out with a 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 square piece of cardstock. You will need the Envelope Punch Board  which is item # 133774 and sells for $19.95.

  
Line your paper up at the 3 1/2 inch mark.
Punch and score at this measurement.

Move the paper to the 4 1/2 mark.
Punch and score at this mark.








 

Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the paper. Punching and scoring at both 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 marks.







 

Next we will do the other two ends.
Position the little pointer on one of the score lines. 
Punch and score.
 

Next move to the next score line using the little pointer as your guide. 
Punch and score again.

  Turn your paper and repeat this procedure on the opposite side.

You can now crease  your score marks 
A little hint. 
Fold your creases in on the "lump or raised" side of the creases. Your paper will tear less especially if you are using Designer paper.

Next snip the little tab on the bottom part of your box. This will allow you to fold these tabs in. Do this snip on both sides of the box.

This shows both sides snipped and folded in.

I like to snip the top tabs completely off but you can just snip them and fold them in like the bottom if you wish.

Next round your top and bottom points of your envelope/box using the backside of the punch. 
This is a great tool! So clever of Stampin Up to add this feature. No need to have another punch. Awesome.

Next apply Sticky Strip on the two side flaps. Peel off protective layer and fold.

Yah!! You have your finished project! You can cut your tab to be even with your sides if you like that look better. 

Enjoy!

Cards with a gift box

This is a class I had this week. We made four cards using the Backyard Basics stamp set and the Sassy Salutations. The Envelope Punch Board is a lot of fun to use, not just for envelopes. We make this coordinating box with the Punch Board and a 9 1/4 inch square cardstock. Of course we needed to add some bling so there are 3 pearls added onto the flower. All the cards and their envelopes fit nicely in the box for a great gift.

Merry Christmas and safe travels.
Paulette

Cute Gift Card Holders

 Well the Christmas Holidays are fast approaching and everyone is looking for gift ideas. Sometimes it is nice just to give a gift card for that someone who is maybe a little harder to shop for. Wouldn't it be fun to put the gift card in a cute little Buckled Envelope. I saw a fellow demonstrator make this and thought it was so cute.  So lets get started.

 Using our new Envelope Punch Board (which if you don't have yet, is a must have! so many fun ways to use it..and remember I am offering FREE shipping until the 20th on any order of $40 or more)
Cut a 5 x 5 piece of Real Red cardstock.
The measurements are all on the front of the Punch board which is super nice.

Next line the paper up at the 2 inch marking. Punch and then score. Flip the paper around and do the exact same thing. Punch on the 2 inch and then score. On the two opposite ends, you will line the little tab up on the score line and then punch . Do this on both sides.

Using the opposite end of the punch, round the top tab. This will be the top of your envelope.

Fold your envelopes on the score lines. Your paper will stay stronger if you fold in on "bump" side of  your score line. You will notice on the flap of your envelope, the tip is a little to long. Just snip off the tip of this to be even with the sides. I used  our sticky strip to hold the sides together but you can use our glue sticks or snail adhesive.

 

Next I cut a strip of 8 1/2 x 3/4 inch black paper. I wrap this around the envelope to get a crease. Don't wrap it to tight because you will want to be able to slide it off and on. Overlap it in the front of the envelope and place adhesive to keep secure.



 

Next using our Artisian Label punch and our dazzling silver paper, punch out the buckle.
I also used the 3/4 inch square punch and punched out a black square to make it look like the belt was going through the buckle. Glue the glitter paper onto the black belly ban making sure you only glue in the middle so that it will not stick to the envelope. I used Mini Glue dots on the little 3/4 inch square black to adhere to the glitter paper because our snail doesn't stick the best to the glitter paper.

Here I have use two different punches for the buckles. 
The first one here is using the Label Bracket sold in our Holiday mini catalog on page 37 which can be sold as a bundle stamp set too for a 15% savings.
The second one is using the Artisan punch sold in the larger catalog on page 181.

I will be making some of these cute Gift Card Holders and selling at our local Vendor event this next Friday, the 13th in Osakis from 5:30 - 8 along with other gift ideas.

Remember I am offering FREE shipping on all order of $40 or more. $60 order gets free shipping plus a $5 gift Certificate.

Enjoy the Season and Happy Stampin!

 

My Christmas Gift to you.

Well the snow fell most of the day today so I guess it is official now. Winter is on its way!

The month of December can certainly be a busy one. With the Christmas Season getting closer day by day, make sure you leave time for the fun things like baking homemade traditions that your family looks forward too every year. Also, one of my favorite parts, is creating some fun gifts with my Stampin Up products.  I will try and post some different gift ideas in the next day or two.

I would also like to share my Christmas gift to you in the next couple of weeks. As much as I would love to send you all a home made Christmas card with a special gift inside, I know that is pretty much impossible especially during the Christmas rush. 

However, I can send you a special gift via, my blog.

From now until December 20, I will be offering FREE shipping on any orders of $40 or more. 

Place a $60 order and get FREE shipping plus a $5 gift certificate.

In order to get the FREE shipping, you will have to place the order to me by email so that I can cover your shipping. You can use credit card or check and the order will be shipped directly to you.

Enjoy the Season

Paulette