Paper Coffee Mug

 I had created a paper coffee mug last Christmas.  I found a mug creation that is bigger and stronger.  I found this from Lisa Bernard-Queen B Creations.  I absolutely love this design!

Here's what you will need:

PAPER

Forming the Coffee Mug:

• Choose an 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock, and cut off an inch to make it 7-1/2" X 11"
• With the 11" side at the top, score at 1-1/2", 3", 4-1/2", 6", 7-1/2", 9", 10-1/2"
• With the 7-1/2" side at the top, score at 2" and 5-1/2" (both sides should be at 2")
• Burnish all score lines
• On the 7-1/2" side, cut off the 1/2" ends and leave the middle section as a tab.
• On the 11-1/2" side, cut all score lines to the horizontal score line. Do this on both sides.
• Pick a side and fold each tab over, adhering with the Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Making the Handle:

• Cut the 1" Strip at 6" (this will be for the handle).  Cutting an extra 1" strip at 6" will make the handle even stronger.  Please put the strip(s) aside for later.

Decorate with Designer Series Paper:

• Cut your DSP paper 3" X 3-3/8", the cut 1-3/8" X 3-3/8" strips (there should be a total of 7 strips)
• When using the patterned paper, keep the pattern in alignment so the strips are in order.  Adhere with the Multipurpose Liquid Glue. (Be sure to glue around the edges with a fine line)  

Assembling the Coffee Mug:

• Using Tear n' Tape on the tab (using two pieces of tape), adhere the two ends of the cup together.
• Glue the bottom pieces, with Multipurpose Liquid Glue, joining opposite ends of the tabs. 
• Using the same-colored cardstock as the cup, cut a 3" circle to place on the bottom of the mug, giving the cup a finished look
• If possible, place the paper mug in a 3" glass to hold it in place while you put it together.

Finish with the handle:

• Take the two 6" pieces and glue them together.
• Curl the thick piece with a bone folder (like curling ribbon)
• Use Tear 'n Tape on the ends (two little strips) and adhere the handle on the mug, lining it up where the inside overlap is.

ADHESIVES

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Tear 'n Tape

If you wish to purchase any of the products listed please visit my shop.

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer

Thanks for joining me today!  Enjoy making your Paper Coffee Mug!

Backpack Gift Box

A couple of friends and I are gathering to create treat packages for some teachers. I found these great treat boxes that look like a backpack!  One backpack holds about 3 oz. of candy and a small candy bar in the front pocket.  It can also contain things like a 3' X 3" Post-it note pad and a keychain Sharpie.  It would be an excellent box to give a teacher as a back-to-school gift!  This idea is from Julie DiMatteo, from Paper Pixie. I fell in love with it the minute I found it.  

Here's what you will need to make these stinkin' cute gift boxes!  After you have made all your cuts and score lines, watch the video to see how it is put together.

PAPER

• Cardstock (backpack) 8" X 11"
• Score along the 11" side at 3-3/4", 5-1/4", 5-1/4", 9" and 10-1/2"
• Rotate clockwise and score along the 8" side at 1-1/2", 6", 6-1/2"
• Rotate counter-clockwise and score along the 11" side between the 2nd and 3rd horizontal score lines at 4-1/2" and 9-3/4"
• Cardstock (pocket) 4" X 8"
• Score along the 8" side at 3-1/4", 3-3/4", 7", and 7-1/2"
• Rotate clockwise and score along the 4" side at 1/2", 2-1/2", and 3"
• Cardstock (handle) 4-1/2" X 1/2"
• Score along the 4-1/2" side at 1" from each side
• Cardstock (straps) 6-1/2", 1/2" (2 pcs)
• Score along the 6-1/2" side at 1/2" each side
• Designer Series Paper:
• 1-3/8" X 3-5/8" (1 pc - landscape)
• 7/8" X 3-1/8" (1pc - landscape)

ADHESIVES

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Decorate as you wish.  You can add a message or a simple design as pictured.

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer

Please find the templates from Paper Pixie at - https://ppixie.link/anz

Thanks for joining me today!  Have fun making your own gift boxes!

Irresistble Designs 2

 Today, I am going to show you a different medium used to create a new card using the Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Paper.  In the Irresistible Designs 1 post, we used a Blending Brush to create our design. In this post, we are using a Water Painter and an Ink Refill.  You can click on the image of the card to take a closer look!

Here are the products used to create this card:

PAPER

• Early Espresso:
• Card base: 8-1/2" X 5-1/2
• Matted Sentiment Circle
• Matted Layer: Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper 5-1/4" X 4"
• Top Layer: Crushed Curry Cardstock 5" X 3-3/4"
• Basic White Thick Cardstock:
  
• Image Piece:  3-1/4" X 3-1/4"
• Sentiment:  Basic White Cardstock Circle

STAMPS

• Artistic Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set

INK

• Garden Green Classic Stamp Pad
• Crushed Curry Classic Stamp Pad
• Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad

ADHESIVES

• Stampin' Seal
• Stampin' Dimensionals

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• 1-3/8" Circle Punch
• Paper Trimmer

Below are the products used for this card.  If you are interested in purchasing any of these products, click on the image(s) below, and they will take you to my shop.  Thank you for joining me today.  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165305]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Artistic Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [166162]
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Bone Folder [102300]	1 7/8" (4.8 Cm) Circle Punch [165259]	Paper Trimmer [152392]

Irresistible Designs 1

 I attended a conference a few weeks ago and was introduced to a Designer Series Paper that I didn't know existed, found in our catalog.  It is called Irresistible Designs.  I was so excited and impressed with this that I had to get it myself.  Over the next week and a half I am going to show you what this paper is like and the "magic" you will find in using it for your cards!

The pack of paper comes with 6 sheets, 3 designs -- 2 sheets of each design.  This is the card I designed for this week's Simple Sunday.

Here are the products used for the creation of this card:

PAPER

• Gorgeous Grape Cardstock 5-12" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Granny Apple Green Cardstock
• Matted Layer 5-14" X 4"
• Matted piece for sentiment 3" X 1"
• Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper 5" X 3-3/4"
• Basic White Thick Cardstock
• Inside Layer 5-1/4" X 4"
• Top Layer: 2-3/4" X 3-3/4"
• Sentiment 2-3/4" X 7/8"

STAMPS

• Artistic Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set

INK

• Garden Green Classic Stamp Pad
• Granny Apple Green Classic Stamp Pad
• Gorgeous Grape Classic Stamp Pad

ADHESIVES

• Stampin' Seal

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Antique Pearls

TOOLS

• Blending Brush
• Bone Folder
• Take Your Pick
• Paper Trimmer

If you are interested in any of these products, click on the image(s) below.  You will then be directed to my shop.  Thanks for joining me today.  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Irresistible Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165305]	Artistic Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [166162]
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Antique Pearls [164679]
Blending Brushes [153611]	Bone Folder [102300]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Trimmer [152392]

Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

 The Paper Pumpkin Kits bring monthly surprises right to your door.  You can receive cards, packaging, or special paper crafts, like ornaments.  You never know what's coming next!  For those new to paper crafting or card making, these kits are a great way to learn.  You can also learn from the kits found in our online exclusive options.

It is fun to take these cards and materials and, using your own creativity, put together a whole new set of cards!  The alternatives that I made were a lot of fun to put together. 

Be sure to purchase the August Paper Pumpkin kit and challenge yourself to create your own cards!  You can purchase the kit through August 10th.

Thanks for joining me today.  Have a great week, and happy stamping!

Foiled Cards

 I found this technique on a reel that came across on my phone.  Over the last few days, I have been trying to find that reel so I could share it with you, showing who actually demonstrated this technique.  I am sorry to state that I have not seen it, so I don't have a name to give credit to.  However, you can go to my video and see how they are made.  Here are the products used in this video:

(Holographic Foiled Paper)

PAPER

• Early Espresso Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Basic Beige Cardstock 5-1/4" X 4"
• Holographic Trio Foiled Specialty Paper (old paper that SU sold at one time) 3-3/4" X 5"

INK

• Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
• Blending Pens:
• Dark Shaded Green
• Dark Darling Duckling
•  Dark Timid Tiger
• Dark Pecan Pie

ADHESIVES

• Tear n' Tape
• Stampin' Seal

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Linen Thread
• Label (I used something left over from a previous kit)

TOOLS

• Sunflower Embossing Folder
• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

I would suggest using the Silver or Gold Foiled Paper located in our Annual Catalog, under Specialty Papers.  It won't bring as much flashy color to your card as shown in the video, with the holographic paper. It will be subdued, but just as beautiful.  I tried doing it on regular tin foil.  The foil "flattened" as I colored it but still made a great image.  I am looking forward to receiving my foiled paper to try it on that and compare all the differences.  

                                                            (regular tin foil)

Take a look at the images below and click on the products that interest you.  In doing so, you will be taken to my shop.  Thanks for joining me today!  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147938]
Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165288]	Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165291]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [166145]	Bone Folder [102300]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Fun Faith Fold Card

It took me a while to purchase the Faith Collection Bundle, but I am so glad I did.  I took one of the Fun Folds that I learned to make at the Great Lakes Conference that I attended last week and created this card.  It was easy and fun to make.  I really love how it turned out!  In my weekly Simple Sunday Video, I show you how I was able to put this little number together.

Here are the products used in the video:

PAPER

• Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock, cut at 5-1/2" X 4-1/4"
• Basic Beige 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock, cut at 4-1/4" X 11"
• Scored at 1-1/2", 3", 5-1/2", 8"
• Scrap of Pretty Peacock to die cut a cross
• Perennial Lavender 12 'X 12" Designer Series Paper, choose three designs to cut the following:
• 1-1/4",X 4"
• 2-1/4" X 4"
• 1/2" X 4"

STAMPS & DIES

• Faith Collection Bundle

INK

• Gorgeous Grape
• Pretty Peacock

ADHESIVES

• Stampin' Seal
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Iridescent Faceted Gems

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Take Your Pick 
• Paper Snips
• Paper Trimmer
• Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

If you are interested in any of the products shown in the video or listed below, click on the image(s), and it will lead you to my shop.

Thanks for joining me today.  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Faith Collection Bundle (English) [164796]
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Iridescent Faceted Gems [163368]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Trimmer [152392]