Photo Holders using a Binder Clip

It's Monday again:) Time for a Heart 2 Heart Challenge. This week the Challenge is Gift Items - No cards. I thought it was the perfect time to share my Photo Holders with you. They make a great stocking stuffer, they'd be perfect for an office desk, or as a recipe holder!

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I made some for the Craft Show I was at, but in all the hub-bub I didn't take pictures of the first set. Lucky for me a lady ordered 25, so I made sure to take pictures this time. And just in time for the challenge too! I sold them for $1, and hoped people didn't think that was too much for a binder clip, they ended up selling very well.

Recipe: CTMH PP-Magnifique, CTMH Mini-Medley Accents-White Daisy, Pearls, Dollarama Lace.

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Here's what one looks like with a 4x6 photo in it. (That's Spencer! my guy:))

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Bella, CTMH CS-Colonial White, Martha Stewart Punch, Prima Flowers, Dollarama Paper Covered Wire, Purple Grosgrain Ribbon.

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Silhouette, CTMH CS-Black, Martha Stewart Punch, Pearls, CTMH Satin Edge Colonial White Organdy Ribbon.

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Top Stitch, CTMH CS-Sky, CTMH Mini-Medley Accents-White Daisy, Michaels Ribbon, Brown Loop Ribbon.

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Veranda, Prima Flowers, Pearls, Dollarama Lace, Green Grosgrain Ribbon.

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To attach the strips of paper...I go right around the binder clip...(and the lace/ribbon, flowers etc.), I used Sookwang double-sided tape. It comes in many different widths. Very sticky!! Very reasonable. Sharon at the Scrapbook Cottage got me hooked on it. Thanks Sharon:)

These are the 4 widths I use the most 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" and 2.5".

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So why don't you join us this week on Heart 2 Heart Challenges. If you're needing more inspiration, check out the other creative gift items by the DT, you can click on their links in my sidebar, or head on over to H2H. We'd love to see what you create, just publish to your blog or other public forum, and then head on over to H2H and add your link.

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Well, I only have 1 more challenge as part of the DT at Heart 2 Heart, and then a new group of ladies (and possibly gentlemen) will take over! I really enjoyed my time on the team:)

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Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by,

Deneen

3D Christmas Trees

It's hard to believe that December is upon us. I thought I would share these cute trees I made from Spellbinders 2010 Holiday Trees set.

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Sharon, from the Scrapbook Cottage, suggested them after she saw the pumpkins. I used cream and green CS, cut the trees out (5 for each tree...to show off the embossing), embossed some of them, and then scored them down the middle. I finished some of them off with distress inks, pearls, rhinestones and ribbon. I added Stickles to some of the stars.

The biggest Tree measures approx. 4" high, the medium Tree measure approx. 3.75".

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Here are some close-up for you to enjoy:

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These next 2 trees I used 9 trees to give it a fuller look.

Here's a top view of the tree:

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Here's a close-up of 2 of the smaller trees. Again, I used more trees for the un-embossed green tree.

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I loved making them, the hardest part is deciding how to decorate the trees! There are so many options.

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Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by,

Deneen

Stationary/Gift Boxes for Craft Sale

Welcome here. I finally have some time to share with you some of my creations! For the past few weeks I was working hard at having a variety of items to sell at the Craft Show in the mall. Here's my table. (It's 3 photo's put together...the table wasn't really curved.)

I had 'Clearance' cards...cards that I had around for a while that I wanted to move. My style has changed somewhat, and they were not as detailed as the cards I make now...so I labelled them Clearance $2. You can see the Purses behind the containers, I was selling them for $4 (I only sold 2:( I thought they would be a hot seller.) Many, many people did comment on them. I think next time I will buy chocolates to put in them to give people an idea. I did have pretty tissue in them. The mini-purses I sold for $2, they sold well. And I had 2 containers of 'Variety' cards $4 ea. or 3 for $10.

I forgot one tag...for the Gift Boxes $1, made from Christmas Card fronts. They were a great size for Gift cards or other small items. I didn't think about having a sign until the night before...not sure what I was thinking, so I quickly made just a simple one. Next time I'll have a better one. I handmade my own business card holder (I'll show at another time). Then I had 2 containers of more $4 cards, Thinking of You (all cards had those words on them), and Masculine cards. Behind them I had my Stationary Boxes...which I'm showing you today. Because of the time put into them I was charging $5...not one of them sold. But I did 'give' one to a lady that bought over $40 worth of cards...as a thank-you. I may use that as a tool next time too. Buy $25 and choose a free Stationary Box.

I actually had more items to sell than I thought, lol. I needed another little table. I had one more container of $4 cards...Birthday & Baby cards (they had HB or Baby sayings on them). My Journals sold for $5 and I was left with only a few masculine ones. I actually had 3 containers of my $1 Christmas Cards (this photo was taken on the 2nd day...I forgot my camera on the first day), they sold very well...all but 1, cute snowman cards were gone the first day. I didn't sell 1 Stocking Gift Card Holder. Not sure if they were priced too high - $3 - or just not a good item this year.

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I also had Binder Clip Photo Holders...which all sold the first day as well. I was selling them for $1. I forgot to take any pictures of them. But I have an order for 25 more, so then I will take pictures of those ones to share with you. Here are the Stationary/Gift Boxes I made. I made 2 of each style. CLICK HERE to take you to the instructions and measurements on how to make the boxes.

Not sure why it photographed greeny, but it is blue and cream (Colonial White).

Again it photographed with a green tinge...I think because it was bigger and sitting slightly ahead of the lights.

This really is cream, purple and greens.

This is cream and pinks.

This is cream, blue-green and yellow.

Sorry I didn't take the time to write up a recipe for each one, but if there is a particular one that you were wondering about, just let me know.

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Hope you enjoyed the boxes, and seeing my Craft Show table!

Deneen

Butterfly Wings

Yup, you read right...butterflies, in the winter. I'm preparing for a Craft Show and needed some spring cards, so since I haven't prepared anything wintery to show you, you get to see these ones. These cards were inspired by CTMH sista Tany Dvorak, I loved the colour combo.

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Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

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I added Prisma Glitter to the butterfly wings, and used the Cuttlebug's Floral Fantasy EF.

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Recipe: CTMH CS-White Daisy, Spring Iris & Lilac Mist, CTMH Ink-Spring Iris & Black, CTMH SS-Butterfly Wings, Organdy Ribbon, Foam Squares, Prisma Glitter, Cuttlebug Floral Fantasy EF.

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Card #2

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I used CTMH Create A Shade Pearl Paint on the Sweet Leaf CS. I embossed the butterfly in black on vellum, cut it out, and attached it so the wings stand up a bit.

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Recipe: CTMH CS-Spring Iris, Lilac Mist, Black & Sweet Leaf, CTMH Ink-Spring Iris, CTMH Marker-Spring Iris & Lilac Mist, CTMH SS-Butterfly Wings & Intrinsic Backgrounds, CTMH Create A Shade Pearl Paint, Ribbon, Kaisercraft Pearls, Rhinestones, Vellum, Black Embossing Powder, Foam Squares.

Enjoy,

Deneen

Winter Greetings Card

Yikes, the week got away on me. I've been busy putting together some samples for a friend and thought I would share one. Aren't they cute?

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Card Size: 5" x 7"
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It was total coincidence, but when I went to add my ribbon, it fit perfectly in between the scallops of the paper!!
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I used Liquid Applique for the penguin's hat and collar of his coat. I added Prisma Glitter to the Liquid Applique (for the bit on the hats), and then heated it.
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For the scallops around the image, I took off the guard on my corner rounder. The image is coloured using, yup, good 'ol pencil crayons.

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To give the sign a little dimension, I added Foam Squares underneath the middle, and attached the ends directly to the card.

Recipe: Stampendous Snowy Short Stacks, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Glazed Apple, White CS, Red Textured CS, Burgundy Textured CS, Foam Squares, Rhinestones, Corner Rounder, Pencil Crayons, Liquid Applique, Prisma Glitter, 5/8" Burgandy Grosgrain Ribbon.

Enjoy,
Deneen

2 Fall Cards

Since I was so slow at getting a start on my cards with a Fall theme, I got busy and now I have 2 to share with you today.

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

The first one is pretty basic. I really like how the black CS and black embossed sentiment pops off the card. The leaves are embossed with silver. I used Shapeabilities Ribbon Tags Trio DC and added the Nestabilities Labels Four DC to make a larger area to stamp the sentiment.

Recipe: CTMH CS-Vineyard Berry, Goldrush, Black & White Daisy, CTMH Ink-Black, Vineyard Berry & Autumn Terracotta, CTMH SS-Autumn Splendor & Intrinsic Backgrounds, Silver & Black Embossing Powder, Foam Squares, CTMH Vineyard Berry 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Shapeabilities Ribbon Tags Trio DC, Nestabilities Labels Four DC.

The second card I have to share with you uses old CTMH B&T paper, but I really liked the fall colours in it.

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

I used the Rock and Roll Technique on the leaf using 3 colours...Buttercup, Autumn Terracotta, and Garnet.

I didn't realize I was short on Garnet CS when I started making my cards (I usually make at least 6 at a time), and I ended up running out before I finished the last 2 cards. So, I had to alter the last 2 slightly. I used a wider grosgrain ribbon and a small piece of Garnet CS to frame the sentiment. It didn't turn out too bad, if I say so myself...a teeny tiny disaster averted.

Recipe: CTMH Paper Pack-Harvest, CTMH CS-Colonial White, White Daisy, Garnet & Sunflower, CTMH Ink-Black, Grey Flannel, Garnet, Autumn Terracotta, Cocoa, Buttercup & Tulip, CTMH SS-Autumn Splendor, Foam Squares, Grosgrain Ribbon, Martha Stewart Embossed Zigzag Punch, Nestabilities Labels Two DC.

Enjoy,

Deneen

It's A Card, It's A Box, It's Supercard!

I found a card that's part of the box, and the box has a little drawer to pull out. Now how cute is that!!

I found the instructions HERE, by Maya Stenshagen. But because they were in metric, I had to come up with imperial measurements. (On a side note--not that metric is a problem, but I didn't even realize that my cutter only had imperial on it until I went to start cutting the paper in metric...LOL).

(Click on photo to enlarge.)

STEP 1
The card/box piece:

STEP 2

The drawer piece:

STEP 3
Decorate your pieces before gluing.

STEP 4

Glue your pieces together.

And you're done!


Here's one completed with the drawer inside.

The little tag is attached using 3D Foam Squares. I used Ivory Organdy ribbon on the tag, it matches the handle on the drawer.

Here's the card/box part opened, and the drawer pulled out. I used a Stipple Brush to apply Vineyard Berry ink around the edges, to soften the look.

Recipe: CTMH Paper Pack-More To Adore, CTMH CS-Colonial White, Cocoa & Vineyard Berry, CTMH Ink-Cocoa, Vineyard Berry, Black & Grey Flannel, CTMH SS-Treasure Life, Pewter Large Conchos, Ivory Organdy Ribbon, Coluzzle Tags Template, Martha Stewart Lace Doily Punch, 3D Foam Squares, Pink Rhinestones.

Okay, so what little boy wouldn't want a box to put a few little treasures in?

The airplane is attached with 3D Foam Squares, the words, and stars under the plane, are clear embossed.

The big star is outlined with Prisma Glitter.

The sides of the drawer I left blank (I didn't cover it with paper), so that it wouldn't be too snug to pull open.

The 'handle' is Black Grosgrain Ribbon attached using Button Nail Heads.

Recipe: CTMH Paper Pack-Stardust, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Honey & Outdoor Denim, CTMH Ink-Tulip, Black, Grey Flannel & Honey, CTMH SS-Flyin' High & Little Boys, Mini Black Brads, Clear Embossing Powder, Prisma Glitter, Star Punch, Swirl Punch, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Button Nail Heads

And one for all the little girls to store their treasures too!

What little girl doesn't love flowers and hearts? I added some 'bling' by adding Rhinestones to the heart and flowers.

Here's the inside, I wrote 'This Treasure Belongs To:' on the tag. The 'handle' is made from CTMH Hollyhock Ricrac Ribbon.

Recipe: CTMH Paper Pack-Daydream, CTMH CS-White Daisy, CTMH Ink-Tulip, Spring Iris & Outdoor Denim, CTMH SS-Annotations & All My Love, CTMH Ribbon-Hollyhock Ricrac, Prima Flowers, Rhinestones, Dollarama Punch, Flower Punch, Corner Punch


I hope you enjoyed them as much as I do! I sure had a lot of fun making them.

Enjoy,
Deneen

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Check out these ladies creations!:

• Jennifer Lee over at Scrappy Chic.