Tutorial: Mini Box with DSP Band

Thank you so much for your patience with me at getting this tutorial up! Many of you know that I came down with the Flu and it's been a rough 2 1/2 weeks...so thanks.



This tutorial will show you how to make these cute boxes, using CS and DSP. These boxes show the bottom of the boxes in Whisper White & Baja Breeze. The DSP (Designer Series Paper) I used is Parisian Breeze.







First star out with a piece of CS (in the color you want for the bottom of your box) cut at 4"x4 1/4". Score it at 1" on all four sides.

The next step you can see I did in the bottom two corners of this picture. Cut off a little bit of CS on your corners.









Next, on the 4 1/4" sides - with your scissors, cut on your score lines (just up to the next score line) to create your flaps. Put mono adhesive or red sticky strip on your flaps.












Put the bottom of your box together. (You could even stamp images on your CS before putting your box together)










The next step I forgot to take pictures of - SORRY! But it's SO simple. Cut a piece of DSP - 8"x2 3/8". (Heavier weight works out better rather than just paper DSP) Then score it @ 2", 3", 5", & 6". This will create your Belly Band for your box. Just use red sticky strip or adhesive to adhere your two flaps togther. When I did this part - I just left it a smidge loose so that the recipiant of my gift box didn't have a hard time getting it on & off. To decorate the tops of my boxes I used the stamp set "Garden Greetings". But DON'T put any of the brads through your DSP. Just use a dimensional or pop up glue dot, otherwise it will make it difficult to slide your belly band on & off. Good Luck & have fun making these cute boxes!
HAPPY STAMPING,
KENDRA

Fridays "Stamp Set" Spotlight...

This weeks set spotlight is on:Garden Greetings # 113716 set of (8) on pg. 55. I have loved using this set. I used it earlier in the week for my Color Throw Down Challenge Card.It has been on my wish list for awhile - but I'm so glad I finally got it! I have enjoyed using it.










For this 3x3 card, I stamped the large flower image (4) times and cut out (3) of them so that I could layer them to create this 3-D image.















I used the Scallop Circle Punch, the Scallop Edge Punch, the Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, a Corduroy Button in Baja Breeze - (I just LOVE these!), 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon and Linen Thread to adhear the "Friends" tag.


















I randomly stamped all (3) flower images all over my white CS in three different colors. I then added matching Rhinestone Brads to the center of three of the flowers in varying sizes. NOTE: The ribbon is not from SU! The saying is stamped in Black StazOn Ink for a more vivid image.











On this card, I used the Ticket Corner Punch and Brads from the Rich Regal Assortment. I HAD to use another Corduroy Button! The flowers are randomly stamped like the card above, but just stamped sparingly. The saying is mounted with dimensionals so it pops off the card a bit.

SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING WITH IT:

Jan Farring

Michelle Tech

Christine Grygar

HAPPY STAMPING,

KENDRA

Color Throw Down Challenge Card

So this weeks color challenge is using the above colors. I went with a different type of card this week. This carousel scallop note card (held together with a brad) slides open. The second picture shows how.

SUPPLIES USED:
Garden Greeting Set #113716 $21.95

Carousel Note II #112139 $11.95

Baja Breeze CS #111352 $5.50

Riding Hood Red CS #111348 $5.50

Whisper White CS #100730 $7.50

Certainly Celery CS #105125 $5.50

Baja Breeze Ink Pad # 111833 $5.95

Riding Hood Red Ink Pad #111836 $5.95

Certainly Celery Ink Pad #105217 $5.95

Whisper White Craft Pad #101731 $7.50

5/8" Certainly Celery Grosgrain #109050 $7.95

Baja Breeze Corduroy Button #114344 $9.95

Mat Pack #105826 $9.95

Sponges #101610 $3.50 (3)

Soft Subtles Brads #106954 $8.95

Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (white) #105021 $3.95

Dimensionals #104430 $3.95

This picture shows you how the card can open/swivel on a brad to reveal a place to write a note to the intended. It is a fun card to make nd the possibilities are endless. Change up the stamp set for a completely different look. SIDE NOTE: The carousel scallop note card is not Riding Hood Red.(It's close) You can actually tell a difference if you look closely at the pictures. The scallop carousel note card is actually Ruby Red. The strip of paper accross the front of the card is Riding Hood Red. (It's darker and a crisper color)

HAPPY STAMPING,

KENDRA

You can view other Color Throw Down Challenge Cards HERE.