Sketch Layout #12

I'm getting behind in my blogging.  There perhaps one day I'll have time to catch up.  For now thought, here is Sketch Layout challenge number 12!

The layout was quite simple but cute, set once again by Christy at A Christy Production.

This time I decided to do some sweet gift cards. I still quite like the Strawberry Slush/Daffodil Delight combo, so I went with that for these two cards.

I like gift cards because in my mind they take less time to create, and when you give a gift card you don't need to write as much inside :)

Here is what I came up with:

I finally got some new punches!  For these cards I used the Petite Petals punch.  I had to hand cut around the heart and cupcake though.

These cards use a mix of DSP, Washi Tape and card stock with some bling.

Don't forget anyone is free to join in the card making challenges.  Just click here and request to be added.  The more the merrier!

Birthday Cards

I often need to make birthday cards in bulk, and by bulk I mean 30-40 at a time!

Here are a few of my latest creations using Stampin' Up! products.  They are nice and simple, easy to make in mass quantities yet still pretty cute.

Products used:

Whisper white card stock
Lucky Limeade card stock (retired)
Petal Parade stamp set (from the sale-a-bration catalogue)
Four You stamp set
Ink pads: daffodil delight, lucky limeade, island indigo and Versa mark (on the lucky limeade strip).

 Products used:

Whisper white card stock
Island Indigo DSP
Lucky Limeade card stock (retired)
1-3/4 inch scollop circle punch
1-3/8 inch circle punch
Four You stamp set
Ink pads: lucky limeade and daffodil delight

Products used:

Whisper white card stock
Summer Starfruit DSP
Marina mist card stock
Real red ink pad
1-3/4 inch scollop circle punch
1-3/8 inch circle punch
Four You stamp set

Easter gift pouch tutorial

This simple Easter gift takes no time at all and looks so cute!

You will need:

• 1/4 sheet 12x12 inch designer series paper (DSP)
• Double sided tape (optional)
• bone folder
• miniature Lindt Easter bunny 

Directions:

 Cut the 12x12 inch paper into a 6x6 inch square

 

 Fold the square in half and crease with the bone folder to make the fold nice and sharp.

 

Fold one corner over to the midway point of the opposite side of your triangle.

Fold the other side over  matching up the fold to the other side.  If you would like to secure it with double sided tape, this is the time to do it.  After the next step however you will see that you don't really need to use the tape.  It's totally up to you!

 Finally, fold one half of the top piece down over the flaps you have just created. 

There you have it, a nice little paper pouch, perfect for any little treat!