Happiness is....

Happy Valentine's Day!!

My tutorial today shows how I made some coffee pockets

to send out with my customer thank yous.

I did have to use a retired set for these but we have a gorgeous

new coffee bundle coming in March

which I have since received so watch this space!!

I used the gorgeous pecan pie colour from the glorious gingham papers.

You can watch my video here

Measurements needed to make one

Base - 11" x 3 1/2"

Score long side - 6"

Score short side at 1/4" on both sides

DSP to decorate

2 3/4" x 4 3/4"

2" circle punch

I would like to enter these into

A Perfect Time to Craft - February challenge

Crafting from the heart - anything goes

Creative Fingers - anything goes

The Outlawz challenge - anything but a card option music

 

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163170]

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

Pecan Pie 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Bordered Ribbon

[161634]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

Pecan Pie 3/8" (1 Cm) Center Stripe Ribbon

[162744]

Pretty loaded pockets

Back view.

My tutorial this week shows how I made these loaded pockets

to gift some treats to my customers as a wee thank you.

Inside I have some chocolate and some dimensionals

but you could put chocolate/teabags/biscuit etc.

You can watch the video here

Measurements needed to make one

Card - 8 1/4" x 8"

Score short side - 3 3/4", 7 1/2"

Score long side - 5"

DSP for back - 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

DSP for front top - 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

DSP for front bottom - 3 1/2" x 3"

I would like to enter this into

Birthstone challenge - ruby and peridot

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Crafting from the heart - no cards

Crafts Galore Encore - anything goes

The Corrosive challenge - anything goes

Darling Details Bundle

[161371]

£51.25

Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163170]

£10.00

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

£10.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

£8.50

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

£8.50

Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock

[150886]

£9.50

Add All to Cart

Pillow box gift ideas

I have a lot of commissioned cards to do at the minute

for my local customers and, as always,

when I get the chance, I like to pop in a free gift of some sort.

For July/August I will be giving various versions of this little

pillowbox.

I picked up the die a good while ago in a charity shop

along with a few other bits and pieces so not sure of the maker.

It comes with the little flowers and leaves dies which is brilliant.

I generally try and match the gift to the card occasion so

these are for various occasions using card stock from my stash

which is always a bonus to whittle away!!

Sentiments are all from retired SU sets.

I would like to enter these into

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

A Perfect Time to craft - August challenge

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - anything goes

crafting Happiness - little things

 

Chocolate and Coffee gift idea

My tutorial today shows how I made these

little treats to pop into my catalogue packages.

They hold a bar of chocolate and a little coffee sachet.

Perfect treat to enjoy while browsing the catalogue!

But certainly a nice little pick me up gift for a neighbour

or friend when you get together in the garden.

You can watch the video here

Measurements needed to follow along

Paper - 6" x 4 1/2"

score short side - 1 1/2", 3"

score long side - 1/2", 3 1/2"

Bella Band for coffee - 4" x 1 1/2"

score - 1", 1 1/2", 2 3/4". 3 1/4"

I used the lovely new In-Colour papers and matching card.

The flower is from the Flowers of Friendship bundle,

and I finished it off with an in-colour jewel.

I would like to enter these into

Crafty Creations - anything goes

Dream Valley - embellish it

A Perfect Time to Craft - May challenge

Another day when weather not too reliable.

Nothing much happening, a bit of crafting

and I might have a go at Annie's calendar idea!

 

Warm Hugs Customer Gifts

I thought I would share a video of my

November Customer Treats.

They hold a little bar of chocolate and

a coffee strip.

I used the lovely Plaid Tidings papers

which are retiring soon,

and Warm Hugs stamp set

which is actually in the sale at the minute!

You can watch the video here

Measurements needed to follow along

Plaid Tidings Paper - 4 1/2" x 4"

Score long side - 1/2", 1 1/2", 3 1/2"

Score short side - 1/4"

Punch 1" or 1/2" on front

Belly Band - 4 1/2" x 1" (emboss)

We have spent the morning collecting prescriptions,

clearing up broken roof tiles which fell off the neighbours

roof the other day and clearing away the last of the leaves.

We got a gift tray of nuts, so we have been cracking

them open to store for quicker eating

and now it lunch time!

Enjoy your day and stay safe!!

Tuesday Tutorial - Skittles

My Tuesday Tutorial is a little sweet treat for my October customers.

It holds a packet of the Dark Side Skittles.

Perfect to post out at this time of year!

You can watch the video here

Measurements needed to follow along

Black Card - 6 1/2" x 4 1/8"

score long side - 2", 5"

DSP - 2 2/8" x 6"

TIP: cover any left over bits of white embossing with a Sharpie Black pen.

I would like to enter these into

The Corrosive Challenge - anything goes

crafter's Castle - anything goes

A Perfect Time to craft - anything goes

Do-AI(I) Kreatives - anything but a card

We are off to drive this broken car to a garage 20 miles away.

Wish me luck as it may not even make it there!!

Product List

Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set

[148626]

£22.00

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

£8.25

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149613]

£10.75

Glitter Enamel Dots

[146934]

£6.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

£5.50

Everyday Label Punch

[144668]

£17.00

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Love what you do - chocolate gift tutorial

My Tuesday tutorial shows how I made these little chocolate gift holders.

They hold 3 mini bars (see video)

You can watch the video here:

Measurements needed to follow along:

Black card - 4" x 9 1/2"

Score long side - 3 3/4", 4 1/4"

Score short side - 1/2", 1", 3", 3 1/2"

DSP - 1 6/8" x 3 1/2" by two pieces

Ribbon - 15"

I would like to enter these into:

Cut It up - tags, bags or boxes

Creative Fingers -anything goes

Crafting with an attitude - anything goes

Get creative - anything goes option/shaped cards

Everybody Art - fabric, ribbon or yarn

Product List

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148042]

£20.00

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

£33.00

2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[149617]

£10.75

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

[121688]

£8.25

Linen Thread

[104199]

£4.75

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

£7.00

Rococo Rose Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150080]

£7.00

Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150086]

£7.00

Rococo Rose 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon

[149704]

£7.50

Terracotta Tile 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon

[149705]

£7.50

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

£6.50

Basic Black 3/8" (1 Cm) Scalloped Edge Ribbon

[150449]

£7.50

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