November 2016 - My Paper Oasis

Month: November 2016

29
Nov
2016

Candy Cane Lane Mini Cup Treat Holders

categories: 3D, 3D; Christmas, Cards, Christmas, Gift Bags, Gift Box, Off the Page, Paper Boxes

A big hello to you all!

I don’t know about you, but the madness is ramping up and I am soooooo busy this time of year at my house! As December approaches, I like to try and give my class attendee’s a little christmas gift that they can take home with them. So seeing as it is so busy – my aim is to find ideas that are quick, simple and well…….gorgeous!

I came across these cute little coffee cups and a quick search on pinterest helped me find exactly how to create them, thanks to a UK demonstrator called Heidi Smith. I loved them, so whipped some up for my class attendee’s for this week and demonstrated how to make them on my Stamp it Sunday live Facebook video.

How cute are they!!! Fast and simple and the gold ferrero rocher sets off the Candy Cane Lane Paper beautifully!

The measurements to make your own –

A piece of DSP 5 3/4″ x 3 1/4″.

Score the long side of DSP at 7/8″, 1 3/4″, 2 5/8″, 3 1/2″, 4 3/8″ and 5 1/4″.

Score the short side at 1″ and 2 1/4″.

Handle piece is 1/2″ x 3″.

Refer to my video for assembly instructions at My Paper Oasis

Here is the original post by Heidi at flutterbyheidi

Happy Crafting

Mel xx

Product List

Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper

[141981]

$19.25

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$13.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$50.00

1-1/4″ Circle Punch

[119861]

$28.00

22
Nov
2016

Merry Mice Christmas Bauble Card

categories: 3D; Christmas, Cards, Christmas, Techniques

Hi everyone!

I am a bit excited to share with you today another trick I learnt at on stage using Stampin Up’s Fine Tip Glue Pen! In my last post I mentioned that it dries faster than dimensional magic, but did you know it can be used like dimensional magic! Neither did I! So, on my Stamp It Sunday Facebook Live Video this week, I set about to show you how it was done!

I absolutely love the shimmery christmas bauble effect – if I do say so myself!

How cute are the mice out of that set! I held off getting it for a while – but with the brilliant discount until the end of November I just couldn’t resist any longer! And they are super simple to colour with a little bit of ink and an aqua painter!

Here’s a closer look at that effect!

Isn’t it pretty! And it doesn’t dry sticky AT ALL! I can see so many new projects happening with this now I have had a play – so be warned – you may see a few more tips and tricks with the Fine Tip Glue Pen in the future!

You can watch my video over at You Tube at my channel – My Paper Oasis – don’t forget to subscribe!

And here are all the measurements so you can make your very own!

Card Base – Night of Navy Cardstock cut on short side at 4 1/8″

Gold Foil Piece – 5 1/4″ x 3 5/8″

Shimmery White Cardstock – 5′ x 3 3/8″

I used the second smallest circle shape from the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies and Shimmery White Cardstock for the bauble.

I hope you enjoy creating with this new technique!

Mel xx

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Product List

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$50.00

Merry Mice Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[142145]

$30.00

Merry Mice Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[142142]

$40.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$12.00

Large Letters Framelits Dies

[141712]

$172.00

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

[106577]

$14.00

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

[121717]

$14.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$7.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$15.00

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

[109129]

$8.75

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$20.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$11.50

Real Red Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[103287]

$5.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[103033]

$5.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

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$5.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill

[121029]

$5.50

Baker’s Twine Trio Pack

[141999]

$15.75

17
Nov
2016

Jolly Friends and the Fine Tip Glue Pen!

categories: Cards, Christmas, Techniques

I eluded to a cool trick on my Facebook page last week that I had learnt at Stampin’ Up!s On Stage event this year. I put up two images of the Santa from the Jolly Friends Bundle to see if people could Spot the Difference, and asked people to vote on their favourite and tell me why.

Here are the two images I showed…

Can you spy the difference?

Apart from the darker green background and the gold ribbon?

Does this help a bit more?

Can you see just how thick and glossy that beard and ruffle are???? And its created with something I just hadn’t thought about using until I saw something at on stage. It was one of those ‘aha’ moments.

I have ‘coloured’ the beard and ruffle with our Fine Tip Glue Pen and then sprinkled with dazzling details glitter and let it dry. That glue dry SO fast in contrast to dimensional magic or similar. We made these in class. The ladies made the santa first and by the time they had made the card – he was bone dry! It’s wonderful I tell you! And opened up a world of possibilities for me! I am looking forward to playing a bit more with this technique!

So I encourage you to go ahead…have a play and make your santa all bushy like he is supposed to be!

Mel xx

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Product List

Jolly Friends Photopolymer Bundle

[143511]

$52.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

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$12.00

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter

[133751]

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

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Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock

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$14.00

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

[121685]

$14.00

Holly Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[141634]

$13.00

Mini Jingle Bells

[142002]

$8.00

Baker’s Twine Trio Pack

[141999]

$15.75

This Christmas Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141628]

$22.75

15
Nov
2016

Gift Box Punch Board for On Stage Roomie Gifts

categories: 3D, Christmas, Gift Box, Paper Boxes

Hi everyone.

I was back on Sunday Night for a Stamp It Sunday live Facebook video again!

It took LOTS of cups of tea to recover from the fun of our Stampin’ Up! 2016 On Stage Live Event from the 3-6th of November, but it was sooooo much fun! There are lots of new goodies that I am going to enjoy sharing with you all over the coming weeks to get you creating!

Here I am after check in – ready to get started!

The weather was gorgeous the entire time. And Southbank was buzzing in the evenings!

So for my Stamp It Sunday Video I decided to show you the pillow gifts I made for my room mates!

I had been to LUSH to source something to help the girls relax, unwind and invigorate themselves ready for the new catalogue and next year. LUSH have the most amazing bath products. I had come across one called ‘Dragon’s Egg’ in the past and it smelt amazing, all the things I just mentioned for the girls rolled into one delicious bath bomb! So I grabbed a few of those and headed off to my craft room, trusting that my punch boards would help me package these beauties just right!

So out came the trusty Gift Box Punch Board. I honestly have to say that I love how simple it is to create your own special packaging with these Punch Boards. A simple Belly Band and some ribbon later, and our bath bomb was all set to deliver!

The Irresistibly Floral Speciality DSP can be teamed with any colour Designer Paper, but I chose Blooms and Bliss for my Belly Band, a bit of Coordinating Sweet Sugarplum ribbon and a tag finished it all off beautifully. So simple – So elegant! And those Stitched Framelits set EVERYTHING off so well! They are a must for every craft room!

Here are the measurements so you can Make It To –

My gift box is a 10″ x 10″ piece of DSP to make the 3.25 x 3.25 x 3.25 box as written on the Punch Board.

The belly band is made my cutting 2 pieces of DSP 1 3/4″ x 7″ and scoring them both at 1/2″, 2 1/4″ and 5 1/2″.

Join the pieces along the 1/2″ end – joining right sides together. Punch the opposite end of both of the Belly Band pieces using the scallop tag topper punch. Wrap around your box and secure with ribbon.

Take a look at the video at My Paper Oasis You Tube Channel to watch how its done.

Remember all supplies can be purchased by clicking the images below or going to my online store using the link in the left hand side bar 🙂

Happy Crafting everyone

Mel xx

Product List

Gift Box Punch Board

[135863]

$32.00

Irresistibly Floral Designer Series Specialty Paper

[141644]

$22.75

Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper

[141654]

$19.25

Sweet Sugarplum 3/8″ (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141428]

$14.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$50.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$58.00

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pad

[141395]

$11.50

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$13.00

01
Nov
2016

Gift Bag Punch Board – bags for any occasion!

categories: 3D, Birthday, Cards, Christmas, Gift Bags, Gift Box

Hi everyone,

Today I wanted to pop by and show you just how easy it is to use our Gift Bag Punch Board to create bags for any and all occasions.

The Gift Bag Punch Board is one of those tools that I have found I cannot live without. It has helped me out on many occasions when stuck for a quick packaging idea. They make great party favour bags, bags for jewellery, makeup, lollies, chocolates, little thank you gifts, christmas gifts…..you get the idea! I have even made minion party bags using this tool where the kids for the party decorated their own bag as a minion before filling it up with goodies to take home! It was a HUGE hit!

And one of my favourite things to do when I can, is making a matching gift bag and card! Such a cute idea. And imaging, you can create personalised cards and bags that suit the individual! Its all in the decorating and paper choice!

Here was one I created for my video – because I love the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set and my daughter LOVES flamingos, so I know it will come in handy shortly for a little gift of makeup, nail polish or jewellery!

Of course there are lots of other ideas you can create, not to mention all sorts of sizes! The possibilities are endless.

You can even create boxes with this tool by omitting to score the 3 lines to create your side fold. Instant box!

You don’t have to punch holes to thread ribbons. You can close the bags using any fancy clips or pegs you may have on hand.

You can even create a flap to fold over on your bag like this one.

Take a look at my Youtube video to see how to create a fast and simple gift bag at My Paper Oasis.

Here’s how you cut your bag to create that flap.

Score your card stock as normal.
Turn your cardstock / DSP so the straight edge is now against the punch on the board. Move the card stock/ DSP edge along the board until your large scored area that is along the right hand edge of your card stock / DSP is under the punch, with the edge of the cardstock / paper in line with the punch point on the board. Punch the corner.
Move the cardstock / DSP along to the next score line and punch and then score along the horizontal line.
then move the rest of the cardstock / DSP along the punch board just scoring along the horizontal line. Refer to image 1.
Then trim along the score line up to the punch mark. Refer to image 2.
Fold and adhere as normal.
You just need to make sure when creating this type of bag, that you allow an extra 1 1/2 inches in length for your bag for the top fold too.

Image 1.

Image 2.

I do hope you have a chance to create some of your own special and unique gift bags to give to friends and family. They will love the personal touch! If you have any questions just leave a comment and I will be happy to help 🙂

Keep Crafting!

Mel xx

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