Good evening Crafty Friends! I've got another Valentine's project for you tonight. Remember on Thursday night, I made the pizza box to hold a single cupcake - but I really wanted to make a Double Compartment Pizza Box? Well the math wasn't mathing, in order to make a pizza box for two cupcakes so I did some different mathing this weekend and came up with a two-piece box that is perfect!
Finished size is 4" x 8" x 1 1/2" tall, and it's got a divider in the middle so you can separate your treats! If you don't want the divider - leave it out.
Watch my video on YouTube to see how I made this beautiful box. If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
Let's start with a side view of this box. See how you can see the bottom is a different color? I love doing that! The trick is to make the sides of the bottom piece taller than the top piece.
I added designer series papers to the inside of the compartments. I think it' looks a little nicer, but you can leave this out if you want.
A close-up of the divider. It's actually a long piece, scored 3 times and glued in the middle to make that piece stand up. It's not attached to the sides of the box, so it will/can move - but it's sturdy enough.
Here's the pattern. One drawing with two different sets of measurements.
Paper Measurements:
Real Red/Box TOP: 6 1/16" x 10 1/16" ( I know my picture says 6 1/6"...that's wrong!)
Score at 1" on all four sides
Made with Love DSP: 3 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Flirty Flamingo/Box BOTTOM: 7" x 11"
Score at 1 1/2" on all four sides
Flirty Flamingo/Divider: 3 7/8" x 10 1/4", score at 3 7/8", 5 1/8", 6 3/8"
Made with Love DSP: (2) 3 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Flirty Flamingo/Real Red/Basic White: scraps to die-cut and punch various hearts
I glued all of the hearts on the box top down flat, but you could pop some up if you want. You could also add ribbon.
Stamps: Seasonal Stamps, Reason to Celebrate
Ink: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo
Paper: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Made with Love Designer Series Paper
Other: Dashes and Frills Hearts dies (Unity Stamp Co), different heart punches, Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems, Real Red 1/2" Shiny ribbon
Here's a couple of pictures of the prototype for this box. I used the Cute as Can Bee papers with the same stamps. Pretty in Pink and Petunia Pop cardstock.
Don't forget that this Thursday, I'll be starting a new Mini Album - this time using the Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. I'm not creating the 12" x 12" layouts that they've designed for this kit. I'm using some of the chipboard pieces that come in our Paper Pumpkin Kits, so the finished album size will be 6 1/8" x 9" x 2". That 2" spine seems huge! It's going to hold SEVEN pages! I've already cut a bunch for this Part 1 video.
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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It's a rainy Saturday here in Maryland today. Perfect weather for blogging! Today I'm sharing the projects that I made during my live video on Thursday night. I decided to dedicate ALL of January to Valentine's projects, and this week was cards and some treats. I called this video "Made with Love Notes", because I'm mainly using the Made with Love designer series papers, and the Love Notes papers.
I encourage you to grab whatever Valentine, hearts, or Love stamps you have, along with any heart shaped punches, dies, ephemera, doo-dads...whatever you have, grab it and use it! I pulled out some old Paper Pumpkin stamp sets that were Valentine-themed from 2015! Hey - if they work, use them!
Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET. I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.
If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube. If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
First Valentine features a neat cardstock strip design. I used one full sheet of Basic White Thick cardstock to cut all of the white pieces. I've got the base, then a layer, then five strips. Stamp each strip with a different pattern and color, and then pop them all up.
Add your die-cut letters on top, and then the white-embossed Valentine's Day strip.
I used five different shades of pink for this one.
Paper Measurements:
Basic White Thick: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Basic White Thick: 4" x 5 1/4"
Basic Whtie Thick: (5) 3/4" x 3 1/2"
Strawberry Slush: scraps to die-cut letters and stamp/emboss greeting
Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Pretty in Pink: scraps to punch tiny hearts
I finished with a few Basic Rhinestones.
Wouldn't this be cool in black and white? Or school colors with little graduation hats instead of the hearts?
Stamps: Reason to Celebrate, Stripes & Dots, Lasting Linen
Other: Alphabet a la Mode dies, Neutrals embossing powders (white), small heart punch, Basic Rhinestones
Next is a fun treat holder. I found these cute facial masks at Walmart and grabbed a couple. This project has a pocket inside to hold your treats. I added one of the fun Lovely Doilies to the front - so cute!
Finished size is 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" x 1/4". The spine/fold is at the top.
I used magnets to keep this closed, but you could also use ribbon, or make a belly band.
NOTE: When I made this live, the measurements I used were for a 3/8" spine. I've since decided that a 1/4" spine will be better, so I've adjusted the measurements here accordingly.
Paper Measurements:
Melon Mambo: 5 1/4" x 10 3/4", scored at 5 1/4", and 5 1/2"
Melon Mambo: 5" x 5", embossed with Dotted Circles folder
Highland Heather: 5" x 5"
Basic White: 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
Melon Mambo: 3" x 6", scored at 1/2" on three sides to make a landscape pocket
Mixed Up Patterns DSP: 2 1/4" x 4 3/4"
Highland Heather/Melon Mambo/Bubble Bath/Basic White: scraps to punch/die-cut hearts and donuts
Open it up to reveal the pocket that holds this circle-shaped face mask packet.
Here's a picture showing my prototype - the green one. I didn't add a spine to that one. It just folds over....I didn't care for that, so I added the spine. It's still cute, but I don't like how the cover curves over.
I like having the "conversation hearts" on that pocket. Those are all glued down flat.
Stamps: More than Autumn, Bee My Valentine, Cute Conversations (Jan 2016 Paper Pumpkin), Heartfelt Love Notes (Jan 2018 Paper Pumpkin)
Paper: Melon Mambo, Highland Heather, Bubble Bath, Basic White, Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper
Other: Dashes and Frills Hearts dies (Unity Stamp Co), various heart punches, Lovely Doilies, Stampin' Blends markers, facial masks (Walmart), Clear Shimmer brush pen, Basic Rhinestones, magnets (check out my Amazon Store link at the bottom of this post to find the ones that I use)
My third project is a shaker card using these ADORABLE Loose Valentine's Assortment (bits and pieces). This is actually a Faux Shaker card, but instead of a clear envelope for the shaker part - I used one of the Flip Flaps. I only had 3" x 4" Flip Flaps, and that's not the best size. I made it work, but 3" x 3" would have been better.
For a Faux Shaker card, you stamp a piece of cardstock and put it in your clear envelope (whether that's a clear envelope or a Flip Flap). Then add your shaker bits to the front inside of that and seal it up. Tape it directly to your layer that you've die-cut a shape from, then attach all of that to your card base using dimensionals or foam tape.
Paper Measurements:
Pretty in Pink: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Basic White: (2) 4" x 5 1/4"
Love Notes DSP: 3 13/16" x 5 1/16"
Basic White: 3" x 3"
Strawberry Slush/Pretty in Pink: scraps to punch small hearts
I'm going to try to make another one of these Faux Shakers using a clear envelope. The Flip Flaps are much sturdier and thicker plastic than the clear envelopes and that doesn't lend itself to easy shaking of the bits inside.
Stamps: Love You a Lot (Apr 2015 Paper Pumpkin), Cute Conversations (Jan 2016 Paper Pumpkin)
Ink: Strawberry Slush, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Made with Love Designer Series Paper
Other: Dashes and Frills Hearts dies (Unity Stamp Co), Loose Valentine's Assortment, Flip Flaps, small heart punch
My last project was a Pizza Box made on the fly. Again, I found treats at Walmart...valentine's ding dongs, I wanted to make a 2-compartment pizza box, but the ding dongs are too big to make that style of box using 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock. SO, I changed plans and made a single cupcake holder pizza box.
Finished size of this pizza box is 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4".
I decorated the top of the box with a layered heart and some Real Red 1/2" Shiny ribbon behind it. I popped that heart up.
When I finished this off-camera, I ended up using a 1" circle punch to make a little thumb tab punch out. It just makes it easier to open the box.
I like to add the designer series paper to both the top of the box, and the inside. I think it makes it look a little more finished.
Here's the pattern for those of you that like a visual.
Paper Measurements:
Poppy Parade: 6" x 10 3/4"
On the 6" side, score at 1 1/4", and 4 3/4"
On the 10 3/4" side, score at 1 1/4", 4 3/4", 6", and 9 1/2"
Made with Love DSP: (2) 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Poppy Parade/Basic White: enough to die-cut layering heart pieces
Stamps: Bee My Valentine
Ink: Poppy Parade
Paper: Poppy Parade, Basic White, Made with Love Designer Series Paper
Other: Dashes and Frills Hearts dies (Unity Stamp Co), Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems, Real Red 1/2" Shiny ribbon
I am going to make a separate video tomorrow for the Two-Compartment box that I had originally planned. It will have to be a two-piece box (lid and bottom, separate pieces), because of the cardstock size needed. I'll upload that to YouTube and share the link on my Facebook page when I'm finished. I really want to make a box that holds two cupcakes, separately! :)
For the next two Thursdays, I'll be creating another Mini Album - this time using the Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. I'm not creating the 12" x 12" layouts that they've designed for this kit. I'm going to make a chipboard cover mini album with at least 4 pages inside. I think the finished size will be around 6" x 9". I'm going to use some of the chipboard pieces that come in our Paper Pumpkin Kits. It's going to be SWEET!
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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Happy Sunday Crafty Friends! These are the fun waterfall projects that I created live on Thursday night. I've got a Valentine project, and a fun Birthday card! These waterfalls are so much easier than I ever thought! I'm pretty sure I messed something up in the live video this week - it happens sometimes. :) I hope you enjoy these projects and are inspired to create something on your own.
Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET. I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.
If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube. If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
First up is a Valentine Tri-fold Waterfall Folio that will hold GIFT CARDS, homemade coupons, love notes or pictures. It's a 4-panel vertical waterfall inside of a Tri-fold Folio. Sounds like a lot, but it's really not. I decorated the front with one of the new Lovely Doilies in Real Red, then some punched out hearts and a hand-cut heart from one of the Love Notes DSP sheets.
Finished size is 4 1/2" x 6" with 1/4" spines.
Paper Measurements:
Real Red base: (2) 6" x 8 1/2", scored at 3 3/4", and 4"
Real Red: 4" x 7", scored at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2"
Real Red: (4) 3" x 4"
Love Notes DSP: (4) 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Real Red: 1" x 5"
Made with Love DSP: (2 prints) 3 1/2" x 5 3/4"
Basic White: 4 1/4" x 3 3/4"
Real Red: scrap to punch round-tab
Flirty Flamingo/Real Red/Cherry Cobbler/Poppy Parade: scraps to punch hearts
Open the left side to see the hearts print.
Both sides open to show the waterfall in the middle. You could add gift cards, or whatever you're using, directly to these panels. If you don't want to use a punch to make the pull-tab, you can also use ribbon. Punch a hole at the bottom of that panel and add your ribbon tie.
Here's a look at the waterfall all the way open. That piece of Basic White needs to be glued as close to the upper score line as possible so that it does not interfere with opening or closing the waterfall.
Stamps: Seasonal Tags
Ink: Secret Sea, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce
Paper: Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Elegant Pines Designer series paper
The next Waterfall project is a card with a horizontal waterfall inside. I hand-cut the turtles and balloon directly from the Turtle-y Cute designer series paper pack. Then I took some retired dies and cut out double layers of Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green. Glue both cardstock layers together to make it a little more sturdy.
In this waterfall, I show you a different way to attach it to your base.
Finished card size is 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". I'll have to make an envelope to send it in, or use a 5" x 7" envelope.
Paper Measurements:
Shaded Spruce: 6 1/2" x 9", scored at 4 1/2"
Granny Apple Green: 4 1/4" x 6 1/4"
Turtle-y Cute DSP (diagonal stripes): 4" x 6"
Shaded Spruce & Granny Apple Green: scraps to die-cut two layers of each word
Shaded Spruce: 4 1/4" x 6 1/4"
Shaded Spruce: 3 3/8" x 7 1/2", scored at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2"
Granny Apple Green: (5) 2" x 3 3/8"
Turtle-y Cute DSP: (5 prints) 1 7/8" x 3 1/4"
Shaded Spruce: 1" x 4 1/4"
Shaded Spruce: scrap to punch out round-tab
Shaded Spruce: enough to die-cut letters (HAPPY)
Five panels on this waterfall. Each one has a single letter die-cut on it - H A P P Y
When the waterfall is fully open, I stamped "birthday"....HAPPY birthday.
I feel like that's plenty of room to write a nice message.
Stamps: Reason to Celebrate
Ink: Shaded Spruce
Paper: Shaded Spruce, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Turtley Cute Designer Series Paper
Other: Party Alphabet dies, Celebrate You dies (retired), Low Profile Sparkle Gems, Round-Tab punch (retired)
Thanks again for hanging out with me, whether it was watching the video or reading through my blog post here. I appreciate your time!
This Thursday, I'll be working on some different Valentine's. HINT: I went to Walmart today and found some fun things in their Valentine section, AND some heart-shaped cupcakes...so there will definitely be a treat box in the line-up!
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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Happy New Year, and welcome to the January2026 Blog Hop, brought to you by the Friends of Unity Blog hoppers! We are kicking off the year with a challenge to CASE something! Most of the time, CASE means Copy And Share Everything. It means to take someone else's project and copy it the best you can. I decided to CASE myself! Specifically, the turtle card on this post, from earlier this year. I used Unity Stamp Co's "Turtley" stamp set for that one.
This time, I went with a Valentine theme, but the same card design. I don't have the wonky circle dies anymore, so I used something else. I liked the "Big Candy Heart" stamp paired with Unity's Vintage Amour papers. They both seem vintage-y to me.
Paper Measurements:
Cherry Cobbler: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Crumb Cake: 4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
Vintage Amour papers (dots print): 3" x 5 1/4"
Vintage Amour papers (vintage print): 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake: scraps to cut circles with
Poppy Parade: scrap to stamp and hand-cut big candy heart
Basic White: scrap to stamp "you're sweet"
The big heart is popped up with Dimensionals. Finished off with some Vintage Pearls.
You probably got here from Amber's project, and the next stop is Jenni's creation. Please hop on through and check out everyone's projects, when you have time.
Thanks for hopping along with us! If you comment as Anonymous, please leave your name so we know who leaves some love.
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping! Cheers to a NEW YEAR of stamping and sharing!
Toni
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Good evening friends! I needed a fresh composition book, and I had some time today - so here is my latest creation! I love altering these half-size composition books and adding pockets inside. I get a lot of use out these books, and I carry mine in my tote bag at all times. I add three pockets inside, and I make a matching altered paperclip.
What do I do with the old book and paperclip once I'm finished with it? I throw the notebook in the trash, and rip all the paper bits off of the paperclip and start fresh!
I made a video back in 2024 on how to make one of these, if you'd like to make one for yourself. I made this one exactly the same way! If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
I'm not going to give you step by step instructions in this post, because it's all in the video. I will give you measurements and pictures, so you can figure things out. You will really want to watch the video to see how to make the roomy inside pocket. I use pages in the actual notebook to form the pocket, then cover both sides with cardstock.
Before I get too far - I know some of you are already wondering...where do I get this half-size composition notebook? I got a 10-pack at Walmart a few years ago. They always seem to be out when the school supplies go on sale in the summer. I stocked up back then, but I do still see them every year. If you absolutely must have one right this second, I'm sure you can find them online somewhere.
I encourage you to measure your own notebook before cutting your papers. I measured from the black spine wrap to the edge. Yours may be different, even with the same style notebook.
Paper Measurements:
Woven Textures DSP: (2) 4 7/8" x 6 3/4", for front and back outside covers
Floral Charm DSP: (2) 4 3/4" x 6", for inside covers
Woven Textures DSP: (2) 2" x 4 7/8", for inside cover flat pockets
Timid Tiger: (2) 4 7/8" x 7 1/4", to make inside storage pocket
Mossy Meadow: 3 1/2" x 5"
Basic White: 3 1/4" x 4 3/4"
Inside front cover, flat pocket. Already transferred my notes to the pocket.
Roomy inside pocket and a look at my altered paperclip.
Filled up my pocket and clipped in some tickets that I kept from a bingo and a raffle. I will actually use these tickets in a journal or scrapbook, but for now - they live in this notebook.
My altered paper clip. I just use some scraps of the designer series papers. Hand-cut some of the flowers and glued them on. Added some gems. Nothing fancy, but it's still a little bit cool.
Inside back cover pocket. Again, I already shoved my previous notes in this pocket.
Give that video a watch, if you haven't seen it yet. I think you will be happily surprised at how easy it is to complete this project.
Stamps: Gallery Bloom, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Simply Said
I'll see you all THIS Thursday, on New Year's Day at my regular time slot of 8:00pm ET. I'll be creating another Waterfall Folio project that can be used for gift cards, love notes, homemade coupons, and/or pictures with a Valentine's theme!
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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Good evening Crafty Friends! I hope you are ready to be amazed this week. I AM amazed at how easy this waterfall project turned out to be. All these years, I thought it was too putzy to deal with....glad to finally learn how wrong I was! Having said that...I did mess up on one of the projects. We can't all be perfect all of the time. :)
My goal of this week's projects were to share some ideas for some gifts that you could put together quickly in a pinch. The first is a Multiple Gift CardWaterfall Folio, and the second is a Tea Bag Folio. I love how both of these turned out.
Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET. I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.
If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube. If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.
First project is the Multiple Gift Card Waterfall Folio. I know that's a mouthful, but that's really what it is. I watched a LOT of videos on how to make waterfall cards, and then I came up with some measurements that will work for gift cards. This beauty will hold 4-6 gift cards! I think it's perfect for the person that is hard to buy for, but you know where they like to shop - give them multiple gift cards.
Paper Measurements:
Shaded Spruce: 7" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
Shaded Spruce: 5" x 9 1/2", scored at 1/2", 1", 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3"
Shaded Spruce: (6) 3" x 5"
Shaded Spruce: 1" x 6", for waterfall band
Basic White: 4 1/2" x 4 3/4"
Basic White: 5 1/4" x 6 3/4"
Elegant Pines DSP: (2) 5 1/4" x 6 3/4"
Elegant Pines DSP: (6) 2 3/4" x 4 3/4"
Optional Shaded Spruce: (2) 1" x 5 1/4" (I messed up making this and had to use these strips to cover bald spots on the front and back covers.)
Shaded Spruce: 3" x 4 1/2", cut with Everyday Arches dies
Basic White: 2 3/4" x 4 1/4", cut with Everyday Arches dies
Here's a look at the waterfall open. I added a white piece to the inside cover so you could write an essay. :) You could certainly leave that off if you want.
Stamps: Seasonal Tags
Ink: Secret Sea, Old Olive, Shaded Spruce
Paper: Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Elegant Pines Designer series paper
This next project turned out cuter than I expected. I love when that happens! It's a 4-Tea Bag Pocket Folio. This whole idea came from me wanting to make pockets to hold these adorable Christmas teas. I ordered these online (check out my Amazon Store to find them), because my local stores just didn't have these flavors. I love that they are individually wrapped AND Christmas themed!
Finished size is 3 1/2" x 7 1/2" with a 1/2" spine.
Paper Measurements:
Real Red: 7 1/2" x 7 1/2", scored at 3 1/2", 4"
Real Red: (2) 3 1/4" x 7 1/4"
Traditions of Christmas DSP/poinsettia print: (2) 3 1/4" x 7 1/4"
Traditions of Christmas DSP: (4) 2 1/2" x 4", scored at 1/2" on 3 sides to make landscape pocket
Real Red: 7" x 3 1/2", scored at 3 1/4", for tip-in
Basic White: 3" x 6 3/4", for tip-in
I added a Tip-In to the middle, so you'll have room to write a message. If you don't want that, then don't add it. I didn't decorate the side that you see here...but you definitely could. More designer series paper, embellishments, a few hand-cut wreaths or flowers from the papers, whatever you want to doll it up.
Use ephemera pieces from the Keeping Traditions Scrapbooking Workshop Kit to decorate the front cover.
Stamps: looks like I didn't do any stamping!
Ink: none
Paper: Real Red, Basic White, Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper, Keeping Traditions Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
Other: Real Red 1/2" Shiny ribbon, Traditional Sparkling Sequins
I hope you see how you can change up the colors, papers, theme of these projects and make them perfectly suit whatever occasion you need them for - birthdays, showers, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, graduation...whatever you need.
Since next Thursday is Christmas, I will NOT be live that day. I'll be going live on Saturday, 12/27. Time TBD. I actually had TWO different WATERFALL projects for tonight, but I knew I would only have time for one - so I'll share the other one this weekend, probably in a Valentine theme since we'll be past Christmas. Stay tuned for a final TIME.
Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!
Toni
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