3-D Project

SU Garden in Bloom Calendars with Merry Medley Packaging

December 8, 2016

Looking for a sweet little gift to give to those who touch your life? How about a calendar they look at frequently and know that you care for them! I made these calendars for my wonderful group of stamping friends. I picked a sentiment from SU Garden in Bloom that I wanted them to read a lot.

“Hope you’re feeling special today…because that’s just what you are!”

Of course, the little BEE is ME reminding them each day!

I am blown away by how blessed I am to have met so many delightful women through my classes…such dear gals I truly cherish! I look so forward to seeing them each month and keeping in touch in between- love you all bunches!!!

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The flowers are from the SU Botanical Builder Framelits- my daughter helped me die cut them! Thank you, Sarah:)

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These calendars are a standard A2 size (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) with a stand up mechanism adhered inside on the bottom the card. See the photo below for dimensions. I found it easiest to put adhesive on the inside bottoms of the card base and then adhere the easel mechanism one side at a time lining it up against the edge. I love how they stand up so nicely with the easel.

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I even had a friend email me a pic of her calendar sitting by her computer:)

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Product List

Garden In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set

Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Marker
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Basic Black 8-1/2

Whisper White 8-1/2

I packaged the calendar gifts in SU Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags stamped with the amazing SU Merry Medley Background stamp, SU Layering Ovals, and some retired  Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler DSP punched with the retired SU Tree Punch. These bags are perfect for an A2 card- I even folded back the top 1″ of the pinked bag top so it is even a bit bigger to accommodate other treats!

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Product List

Merry Medley Clear-Mount Stamp

Kraft Tag A Bag Gift Bags

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2

Old Olive 8-1/2

October 2016 Craft Project Central #9

October 24, 2016

A unique project from Michelle Wecksler this month at Craft Project Central.

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Butterfly Basics Painted Tote Set

Learn how to get a double dose out of your photopolymer stamps by getting both a background and a detailed image from the same photopolymer stamp. This Painted Tote Set includes a paint-stamped canvas tote, a set of matching tote notepapers and a beautiful tag for gift giving.  What a fun project to keep small hands stamping. You can add additional gifts to the totes such as stamps, stamping or scrapbooking treats. These totes make great gifts for the holidays and any special occasion!

October 2016 Craft Project Central #8

October 22, 2016

Another great tutorial for you from Craft Project Central…

Paisleys & Posies Card Set & Purse by  Christy Fulk 

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Paisleys are all the rage right now, and this card set will be perfect for all paisley-lovers! This set includes two different card designs. You create three of each design to fill the cute purse-box that goes with it. This project features the beautiful Petals & Paisleys Suite of products. Make one as a gift, and make another one for yourself. This would also make a great product-based class.

October 2016 Craft Project Central #6

October 16, 2016

Boxes of Thoughts by Twila Davis is a fun project to use year after year!

You can find this tutorial at Craft Project Central under October 2016. 

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It’s time to start thinking about decorating for the holidays and here is a great project to help you get a jump start for your Thanksgiving and Christmas Décor.  This project will make the fun mantel piece for both as it is double sided. 

Just turn it around after Thanksgiving is over and you are ready for Christmas!

October 2016 Craft Project Central #5

October 13, 2016

Next in line for Craft Project Central’s October 2016 Issue is a

Kids’ DIY Christmas by  Buffy Cooper 

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Children love to give gifts that they’ve made. How many of us have proudly worn a macaroni necklace created by one of our favorite children? This project will show you how to help your child create a gift that is useful and lasting. Best of all, children will learn a little about science and gardening. Fun and cheerful tags using the Here’s to Cheers bundle from the Stampin’ Up! 2016 Holiday Catalog complete the gifts, and they’re packaged in the 6” x 12” Gusseted Cellophane Bags. Use the leftover bags to create a cute wreath to hang on your front door. Children will be proud that they helped with décor and gift giving this season. This would make a fun class for older elementary or middle school children, or for children and parents.