Envelope for Dimensional Cards

Dear all,

I make lots of cards using 3D flowers on it and there is always a question, how to handover it to the person. Most of the people use plastic bags. But here is a wonderful way to present this card in matching boxed envelope.

I hope this tutorial will be helpful to you. I am giving all the measurements and instructions for standard A2 size card which measures 5.5" X 4.25". If you like this tutorial and you want me to give in certain sizes feel free to ask.

Material :
12X12 paper, Glue, Cutter, Score board, corner punch (optional), pair of scissor.

Instructions :
First cut the paper in size of 9"X 9" using your paper cutter.

Then get the score board and use the extension comes with it for making envelops ( Martha Stewart cutter has this additional triangular shape measuring thing)

Get your paper on the score board and score on 3 5/8" and 4 1/8 "

Turn the paper at 90 degrees and score at 2 3/4" and 3 1/4"

Turn again and score at 3 5/8" and 4 1/8 " and then last turn and score at 2 3/4" and 3 1/4"  So your two opposite sides are large and two sides are small.

Your score lines will look like this when you done your scoring job.

Now if you want you can trim all 4 corners or just top and bottom corner in round or any of your choice shape.

Now please look at the pencil marked triangles. We need to cut two of the small triangles from both side of the bottom and whole both large triangles on top....hope you got it ;-)

Then your envelope shape will look like this.

Now just cut those bottom squares like this. Do not cut all the way. But if you cut it all the way do not worry still your box is safe. But just for extra sturdiness we just need to keep them. 

Now fold all the score lines and it is now getting in shape :-) 

Assemble your box using strong glue or sticky tape inside the bottom fold on both edges and also on those two square notches.

Here you go...isn't this easy, neat and pretty :-)

My beautiful card using handmade 3d flowers and Matching Envelope 

Lovely....

Perfectly fit and ready to present...

You can even decorate the envelope from out side using flowers, sentiments, ribbons....options are limitless.

Now no more worries of presenting your wonderfully decorated dimensional cards.

Have fun !!

Love,

Archana

New Release - All Glammed Up - Heartfelt Creations

Dear All,
I am super excited to introduce you this new collection which Heartfelt Creation came up with. I am sure this one reminds you so many things. Your first experience wearing your Mum's High Heels, your prom, wedding....and many more parties.

Cue the spotlight and roll out the red carpet because the new All Glammed Up Collection by Heartfelt Creations has arrived! This ultra feminine compilation of glamorous flowing gowns, lavishly flower filled heels and stunning rose accents all showcased in elegant tones of reds, blacks and golds are the perfect combination for any stylish celebration and are sure to have your magnificent paper crafts taking centre stage and dominating the runway! Modern patterns and motifs mixed with eclectic and vintage style lend the perfect blend to any masterpiece whether you wish to dress your project up or down.  The grand and regal footwear illustrations coupled with the complementing dies are perfect to create that specialty shaped invitation for a special bridal shower or girls night out. The wide array of sentiment stamps included in the collection are ideal to have on hand for a variety of occasions, while the gracefully detailed and lace like gown and floral sprays and accents are sure to bring that extra touch of splendor to all of your layouts, cards or altered art projects.  So channel you inner fashionista, gather your finest glitters, rhinestones, ribbons and laces and join us in celebrating life's beautiful moments with this stylish, timeless and classy collection.  

Here is my 12X12  layout and really hope you will like it. Please leave your comments !!

Heartfelt Creations Products :

HCDP1-260 - All Glammed Up Paper Collection
HCPC-3703 All Glammed Up Shoe Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3704 All Dressed Up Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3702 Heels and Roses Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-774 All Glammed Up Shoe Die
HCD1-776 Eyelet Oval Die

Other Products :
12X12 Thin Recollections Chipboard, Tim Holt Fired Break Ink pad, Stampin Up black ink pad, Copic Markers, Pearlen Pen, White gel pen, Some swirl blings, foam dots

Project Instructions :
Base for this layout is 12X12 Chipboard covered with this beautiful paper from the collection. I just adore this shoe stamp and a die. I have colored this shoe using two inks, Tim Holtz Fired Brick Ink and Black Stampin up ink. This shoe stamp and die has this super pretty rose design. I have cut couple of shoe diecuts and fussy cut the design and raised a bit using foam dots. Colored these roses and leaves with copic markers and using white gel pen just sharpen the lines. Decorated this whole shoe using Pearlen pen and some rhinestone and pearl swirls. 
I have used this nice and large decorative oval shape die using red, black and green paper and used as a background for this shoe. Hope you will like this layout. This one is one of my favorite project.

Thanks for visiting our blog today!!

Decorative Candle Sleeve !!

Dear All,

I just can feel the festival season and a smell in the air. Ready for Christmas?

Here is cute little project I created to make your plain simple candle into fab festive one :-)

Heartfelt Creations Products :

Sparkling Poinsettia Paper Collection HCDP1-256
Sparkling Poinsettia Die HCD1-766
Sparkling Poinsettia Cling Stamp Set HCPC-3680
Flower Shaping Essentials HCST2-406

Other Products :
White cardstock, Gold Embossing Powder, Red seed beads, Hot Glue gun, Candle, golden berries, Laces

Project Instruction:
Since festival season is coming up. I thought of making sleeve for my Christmas theme candle decoration. This is white candle almost 8 to 10" tall.
It is 12X6" piece from one of the 12X12" paper which has candle image. I simply wrapped around the candle and glue both ends. Then used lace on top and bottom border. 
These beautiful flowers made using Poinsettia stamp with versa mark ink and gold embossing powder on white cardstock. I embossed all my flower images first and then using matching die I got these cutouts. Then using flower shaping tool I gave a 3D look and used some red seed beads as a center. All these flowers glued around the candle image using hot glue gun. For some festive touch I have used some golden berries here and there. 
This sleeve is removable so you can reuse this. Hope you like this project. 

Thanks!

Cheers Card !

Hello everyone,

One more card using this Sold Out collection by Heartfelt Creations :-)

Heartfelt Creations Products:
Italiana Riviera Paper Collection HCDP1-259
Italiana Grape Clusters Die HCD1-773
Italiana Grape Clusters Cling Stamp Set HCPC-3697
Dries White Glue 159951

Other Products:
White Cardstock, Lilac Cardstock, Lilac Stampin up ink, Foam dots

Project Instructions :
This is bit long card in size 8" X 4.5". Its three layered card using White card base. I have use lilac card stock in size 7 3/4" X 4 1/4" and then the designer paper from the collection size is 7.5" X 4".
Simply layered and embellished with tickets and a tag says, "Cheers". This cute little wine bottle and a glass is the die-cut using Italiana Grape Clusters Die and a stamp and colored with Lilac stampin up ink.
I just love this card. Easy to make and looks elegant. Thanks so much for stopping by !!

Love,

Archana

Hexagon Shape Candy Holder Tutorial

Dear All,
Some of the friends are having a trouble of making these candy holders as some of the measurements were not right on my last post, which now I corrected. I am extremely sorry for that.

Here is the tutorial and hope it will be helpful !

Card Stock measurement - 7.5" X 6.5"

On 6 1/2 " Side score at 1/2" then every 1" increment till the end.

Turn the paper on 90 degrees so you will get 7 1/2" side, score at 1" , 1 1/2" and 2" from both ends.

Mountain fold both scored sides of 7 1/2" side.

Fold all 1" marks on 6 1/2 "side so you will get a roll.

Like so...

Use a strong glue on 1/2" fold and stick to the other end from inside.

Now easiest way to cut the diamonds on both ends, first mark on 1/2" in between all 1" score marks.

And with keeping tiny distance cut into diamond shape. Do not cut till the mark otherwise it will brake a part.

It will look like this when done.

To make this box sturdy and hold in a shape we will need two of 1 3/4" circles and we need to insert them in both ends and stick.

Just like this..

Now your box is ready. You can decorate how you prefer and insert your goodies inside and close both ends using beautiful decorative ribbons.

Thank you!!

Love,
Archana

Candy Holder !!

Dear All,
It is festival time and we always want to send some goodies to loved once so why not some pretty wrapping or box to present some sweets or crafty goodies in there :-)

Please check my box.

Products Used: 
Italiana Riviera Paper Collection
Italiana Grapevines Die
Italiana Grapevines Cling Stamp Set
Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set
Botanical Wings Die
Flower Shaping Essentials
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Luggage and Tags Die

Other products: Stampin up Lovely Lilac and Old Olive Ink, Glitter Glue

Project Instructions: 

Take a 7.5" by 6.5" designer paper. On 6.5" side Score at 0.5"  and then every 1" increment till the end from top to bottom. Turn the paper on 90 degrees so you will get 7 1/2" side, score at 1" , 1 1/2" and 2" from both ends. On 6.5" side make a  mountain fold on score mark. Score 7.5" side and roll the holder and stick the ends. Insert the goodies and tie both ends with the ribbon. To keep it sturdy I just punched 1 and 3/4th circle punch outs and inserted inside the both ends.

On one side I have created beautiful flower cluster using Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set and matching die also Italiana Grapevines Die and Stamp set to make these leaves. Color flowers with lovely lilac ink and leaves with old olive ink. Add one of the tags that says, "Enjoy" and one of the tickets that says, " Just for you" from the paper collection and die cut with the matching Luggage and Tags Die.

Please check the detail tutorial here... - http://craftcave.blogspot.com/2015/10/candy-holder.html

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs,

Archana