Large Card Keeper Box Instructions

 

Hi everyone!

I know it has been quite a while since I shared on here.

BUT... I have so many new things to talk about.  I will get to that another day though.

Today I want to share some instructions that I finally got around to typing up as a PDF file for you.  It is for a Large Card Keeper Box, originally designed by Erica Cerwin way back in 2012.  I created a box using Erica's free instructions that I shared here on my blog back in 2012, as well as sharing it on Pinterest.  I still get contacted with requests for the instructions (just 2 again last week) because of the reach that Pinterest has.

I finally broke down and took the time to type them up (it seriously takes a day to do all this), and I included all of my changes to her original instructions, and I am sharing those with you today.  Erica's free instructions were shown step by step with photos on her blog, but they were not in a printable file. 

So after all these years... here they are for you, also for FREE.  Enjoy!  

Large Card Keeper Box Instructions

Note:  the tabbed monthly inserts flip over for the other six months

Large Card Box featuring Pumpkin Spice

 

After creating a wonderful set of 16 cards, I decided to pull out my Large Card Box tutorial and make a matching box to hold them.  

They all fit inside perfectly too, even along with their 16 envelopes.

Wouldn't it make a perfect last minute gift for someone?

If you are interested in getting my instructions for my Large Card Box Tutorial, you can send $4 CAD through PayPal (or eTransfer if you are in Canada) to me at vwizniuk@gmail.com, and I will email you the instructions.

Happy creating!

♥

It's Somebody's Birthday Card Set with Something Fierce Papers

I created this fun birthday card set using CTMH papers from Something Fierce, and the It's Somebody's Birthday stamp set.

And I found an online tutorial from PootlesPapercrafts on Youtube for the card box, although I had to make adjustments to the measurements for it to be able to hold my 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cards and envelopes.

If anyone is wanting the link to the tutorial, along with my adjusted measurements, just let me know, and I can add the info as an update onto this blog post.  :)

Happy creating!  :)

♥

Heart Happy Double Scraplings Boxed Card Set

Gosh, I haven't made double scrapling cards for so long.

I coined the name of this size of card after simply doubling the width of a scrapling card.  :)

These are perfectly sized for a Valentine.  ♥

The cards themselves measure 2 1/2" wide by 4 1/4" tall.

(I used to have a template for sale for the box, but I lost all of my templates quite a few years ago when I dropped my laptop, and discovered that the back-up zip drive wasn't saving each of my drives, including 1 1/2 years of photos.  Ugh.  Sniff, sniff...)

For my box and cards, I used papers from the CTMH Heart Happy paper pack, along with the matching Heart Happy stamp set.  These items are available through to the end of February, but they are while supplies last, so get yours before they are gone!

As most of you already know, I am going to be resigning as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant just after the end of the month.

So if you wish to support me with a last purchase through my website, I would be very grateful.  ♥

SHOP HERE

Even though I am moving on to do something else that is seriously fabulous, I will still be playing with my paper and stamps, as papercrafting runs deep in my soul.  So be sure to keep checking back for future posts.

If you ever need to find a CTMH Consultant in the future, I have quite a few fabulous people that I consider my family, that I can refer you to.  Just contact me and I will hook you up!

Oops, I see that I am getting ahead of myself because I still have more projects to share with you this month!  And I'm talking like this is my last post as a Consultant.  lol

Happy creating!  :)

♥

Chelsea Gardens 3x3 Boxed Cards Set

I love the new CTMH Chelsea Gardens!

I used one of the papers to create this pretty little 3x3 note card set with matching card box.

I also used the Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp and Thin Cuts set.

I know I will be using this one over and over again.

♥

From The Heart Boxed Card Set

There was a special Close To My Heart promo last month that included a terrific stamp set, called From the Heart.

Over the past month, I have seen quite a few beautiful projects created with this stamp set.  Like this one from Chris Franco that really stood out to me, and which I ended up using as inspiration for my boxed card set.

The sentiment I used on the box is from one we received at Convention in 2016.

The birthday sentiment I used on the cards is from Birthday Sparkles.

Inks used on the above card:

Glacier, Lagoon, Flaxen, Fern, New England Ivy, Goldrush, Black

Inks used on the above card:

Bashful, Pomegranate, Flaxen, Fern, New England Ivy, Goldrush, Black

Inks used on the above card:

Thistle, Pansy, Flaxen, Fern, New England Ivy, Goldrush, Black

Inks used on the above card:

Tangerine, Goldrush, Flaxen, Fern, New England Ivy, Cranberry, Black

Wouldn't this make an amazing gift???  I know I would love to receive it.  lol

I seriously am in love, love, LOVE with these cards.  Chris did an amazing job on hers, and made re-creating them super easy.

On a side note, I used to sell my instructions on how to create this card box, but I lost all of my files when I dropped my laptop about 2.5 yrs ago.  :(

Happy creating!  :)

Large Card Box

Hey, all!

I re-typed and re-vamped my instructions for my Large Card Box that I lost when I dropped my laptop about two years ago.

These new instructions include updated photos, and I also added cutting guides.

I was able to fit 18 cards and envelopes into the box shown below, but with less bulky cards, it could fit up to 24.

This would make a nice handmade gift to give someone, filled with Christmas, birthday, or all-occasion cards.

It holds standard A2 size cards:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

I sell my instructions for this card box for $4 through Paypal.

Payments can be sent to:  vwizniuk@gmail.com

  

Happy creating!  :)

Hello Lovely Stationery Box

I have seen these Stationery Boxes over the years, but have never made one, until now.

I used the new CTMH Hello Lovely papers for this set.

Love how it turned out!

You can find the instructional videos by Dannie Graves here:  Part 1 and Part 2.

I also came across a printable PDF file by Jackie Topa here.

Happy creating!  :)

Valentine's Gift Box (or 3x3 Card Box)

Having all boys in the house, including the dog, doesn't really give me ample opportunities to create with pink and be all girly all the time.

So I made this just for the fun of it, as I always have a need to be creating something!  lol

I made this over a month ago, and I just spent too much time looking but I can't find the instructions that I followed to create this box... not in my scrapping room or online.  But while searching, I came across this one called a Fun Folds Envelope Punch Board Card Box by Kelly Gettelfinger which is very similar, but Kelly's instructions will hold 4"x4" cards and envelopes, so it's larger than the one I made.


Here's my basic instructions, using an envelope punch board:

• Begin with a piece of cardstock cut to 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
• Use the enevelope punch board and punch and score at 4 3/4" and 3 3/4" on all 4 sides
• Cut the tabs (you can watch Kelly's video to see where to cut if you are unsure)

I made a simple 9 1/4" belly band to keep the box lid closed.

The finished size of my box is approximately 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" x 3/4".
It will fit 3x3 cards and envelopes.
I checked to make sure.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Cotton Candy, Ruby, White Daisy CS
Stamps:  Holiday Tags, Whooo's Your Valentine - retired
Inks:  Whisper, Cotton Candy
Punches:  2" scallop circle - retired, 1 3/4" circle (EK), Heart To Heart (SU)
Other:  3D foam tape, Envelope punch board (WRMK/SU)

Washi Tape Fun! A Gift Set of Four 3x3 Cards & Matching Holder

Over Christmas break, I had fun playing with my washi tape.

Some of the washi tapes I used on these were offered in a holiday mini and are currently unavailable because the holiday mini ended on Dec. 31st.  But the good news is that the pink dot, woodgrain, and yellow triangle washi tapes will be available again in the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book which goes live on February 1st.  The blue and grey is available now.

I luv making 3x3 cards, and using the washi offers a different twist to my usual cards.

I can share with you the basic info on the box.  I jotted down the dimensions and scoring info.

I used a piece of cardstock cut at 5 1/4" x 9 1/4" (although next time I think I would make the length longer than 9 1/4" by another inch or so).

I scored on the short side at 1" and 4 1/4"

and on the long side at 2", 3", and 7 1/4".

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  White Daisy CS

Stamps:  Holiday Tags - happy birthday, happy Valentine's day; Word Balloons - word bubble, thanks; Sparkle and Shine WOTG set - star - retired; Whooo's Your Valentine - heart, owl - retired

Inks:  Lagoon, Chocolate, Slate, Honey, Cotton Candy

Punches:  Scallop Border, 1 3/4" circle (EK), Mega scallop heart (Marvy Uchida)

Other:  Cricut Artiste cartridge - word bubble shape, Corner Chomper (WRMK), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

December Paper Trail Blog Hop... Avonlea

 

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop for December!

 

You should have arrived from Tracey's blog, but this is a circular hop, so it doesn't matter where you begin.  ;)

 

 

This month we are featuring the Avonlea paper packet, and here's my project to share with you.

 

I made a pretty little boxed set of 6 Christmas cards.

 

 

 

I was thinking of adding a little Christmas message at the top of the Colonial White piece, that would be tucked behind the lid decoration, or possibly at the bottom part above the scroll-type edge.

 

Where do you think I should add it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avonlea is full of such beautiful papers, so I decided to create 6 cards to show off each paper design individually, but kept the design the same for simplicity and cohesion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The box was cut at 5 1/2" using the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2 Cricut cartridge,

and the card size is 4 3/4" x 3".

 

(Note: for the box, I cut the two separate pieces and adhered them together -- I did not use the one-piece candy box shape.)

 

 

 

 

Here's what the Avonlea paper samples look like:

 

 

 

 

 

 

And with a new month, I need to mention the new Stamp of the Month - Year Round Cheer, available only in the month of December and for just $5 with a $50 order.

 

I just happened to use an image from this set on my cards...  ;)

 

 

 

 

Thank you for joining me today.

 

Please continue along the Paper Trail Blog Hop by visiting Lynne's blog.

 

 

Happy creating!  :)

 

 

 

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Avonlea paper packet; Colonial White, Slate CS

Stamp:  Year Round Cheer - Dec. SOTM

Inks/Markers:  Slate and Slate pigment; Juniper and Juniper Light alcohol markers

Embellishments:  Silver Trim, Silver Glitz Glitter Gel, Colonial White Designer Brad - retired, Clear Sparkle

Punches:  Real Estate Sign (EK), 3/4" circle (EK), 2" scallop circle

Other:  Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2 Cricut cartridge (Provo Craft), Sewing machine (Kenmore), Bone folder,  3D foam tape, Clear Detail embossing powder, Sponge, Liquid Glass

 

 

 

 

 





Regionals Contest: 3D Item Featuring Chalkboard Products

 

Rushed for time before Regionals, a bit stumped on what to create, and too short for time to order anything, I ended up using a CTMH Recipe Box that I had on hand for my 3D project for the contest.

 

I was thankful that I had at least ordered the new Chalkboard Shapes and Chalk Marker from the new Idea Book!

 

 

Alas, I didn't win, but I did end up with a pretty darned cute box to put my Fabulous Cards  into... lol!

 

I used paper from the new Flirty paper packet, and if you look closely at the flowers and leaves I cut with the Artiste Cricut cartridge, you will notice that I literally painted (with a small paintbrush) some Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel onto each one.

 

 

Happy creating!  :)

 

 

 

Lucy Birthday Card Keeper

Isn't this just the cutest?! 

I came across a great tutorial for this Card Keeper Box on Erica Cerwin's blog here.

I made a few changes, but for the most part kept it as per her tutorial.

(I'll note my changes at the bottom of this post.)

I did make my dividers a little differently, though.

I created 6 tabbed dividers, that when flipped over after the first 6 months are over, they have the next 6 months on the reverse side.

I also added a pockets onto both sides of the dividers and printed up blank calendar sheets to tuck inside each pocket.

The calendars are completely removable and can be replaced as needed.

Here's the reverse side of the January divider shown above:

Wouldn't one of these make a great gift?

Now I just need to add a few generic birthday cards!

* Here's the few changes I made:

• Though I didn't do this for the box shown, I would suggest to change the 7"x6" cardstock piece to 7 1/2" x 6" piece
• I used B&T papers (instead of creating the zebra print), and would suggest adhering the pieces onto the box before assembly
• I used a 2 1/4" and a 2 1/2" circle punch for the front - my tip would be to punch the 1/2 circle out of  the B&T piece first (before adhering), then use it as a guide and use a pencil to draw the 1/2 circle shape onto the box front, and then punch the cardstock with the 2 1/2" circle punch - I think that would make it easier to line up
• For the B&T on the side panels, I cut mine to 6 1/2" x 2 1/4"
• For the B&T on the front panel, I cut mine to 3 3/4" x 4 3/4", but if you changed your large cardstock piece to the 7 1/2" x 6" size, then your front panel will need to be 4 1/4" x 4 3/4"

* My additions:

• I added 6 dividers measuring 6" x 4 3/4" (cut 6)
• The B&T pockets measure 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" (cut 12)
• The calendar inserts were printed double-sided and trimmed to 5" x 3 3/4" (used 3 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" Colonial White CS)

You can find my printable instructions on this blog post:  Large Card Keeper

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Lucy B&T; Colonial White, Cotton Candy, Sweet Leaf CS

Stamp:  Save the Date

Ink:  Black

Embellishments:  Sweet Leaf stitched grosgrain, Creme Brulee paper flower, Paper butterfly, Clear sparkles, Pearl Opaque

Punches/Die:  2 1/4" and 2 1/2" circle punches (EK), 5/8" circle punch (EK), Round Tab punch (McGill); Daisies #2 die (SU-Sizzix)

Other:  Diagonal Scoring Plate (SU), Score Board (Martha Stewart), ScorTape (ScorPal)

Butterfly 3x3 Card Box & Card Set... Dotty For You

You better hurry, because there's not much time left to get your Dotty For You paper packet!

I thought I'd create a little somethin'-somethin' to share with you using the Butterfly patterned B&T paper from that colourful paper pack.

It's a 3x3 card box and it easily holds four 3x3 cards and envelopes.

It turned out pretty adorable, I think.  ;)

Dotty For You is chock full of terrific patterned papers, with polka-dotted solid colours on each of their reverse sides.

Get yours today for just $5 with a minimum $35 order.

*** I will offer this Butterfly 3x3 Card Box and Card Set tutorial for free with a qualifying order (of $35 or more), when you take advantage of the Dotty For You paper packet by adding it to your order.  

Please email me when you place an online order with me, and I will send you this tutorial via email.

This offer is good only until May 31st, 2012.

(Note, the offer for this free tutorial with purchase is not from Close To My Heart.  This offer is only available by shopping with me.)

And don't forget that you can add the Stamp of the Month - Friendship Bouquet for just $5 with a minimum $50 order.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)