A very simple gift card box

How simple could today's project get? I purchased this tin on sale at a discount store. It is only a little over 1/4" thick. I covered the top with some designer paper, added some 1/4" grosgrain ribbon and then stamped and punched the greeting. Isn't it cute? Who wouldn't love to receive a gift card, or even money, this way?

Be sure to share other ways you might decorate your own.

Lip Balm Holder

If you want to give a quick and easy stocking stuffer or maybe a Secret Santa gift, this one works great. Using just a few scraps of cardstock and an added stamp, if you want, you can create many of these in an afternoon.

Cut a piece of cardstock 3 1/2" x 5 3/4". Score at 2 1/2" and 3 1/4".

Fold the cardstock on one of the score lines. Cut 2 slits through both layers up to the 2nd score line.

Fold on the score lines to create a "book". Put the cut area inside to make a holder for the lip balm.

Decorate the front as you want. Be creative.

Now, be sure to send me photos of your creations.

Special flowers

I am always talking about how simple and easy the Big Shot Die Cut Machine is to work. Well, this weekend 2 of my grand daughters, Morgan and Kristina, (ages 5 & 6) practiced with the creating simple flowers cut from craft foam. It had a little resistance but they were able to cut and then glue together these flowers. They added magnets to the back to adorn my refrigerator and washing machine.  

We'll Miss You Card

I designed this card from a pattern online but used it as a We'll Miss You card for a staff member that was moving. It gave everyone room to sign on the inside as well as the back of the card.

The card background was done with SU! textured cardstock. It has more support and is heavier, as well as pretty. The designer paper is called Bella Bleu. It becoming one of my favorites. The 3-D butterfly was done on 2 layers of cardstock and after being colored has Crystal Effects added. This allows me to bend it a little and give it more shape. The antennae are actually for wire wrapping with beads. I have to thank my friend, Dana, for making these available.

If anyone wants the directions for this card, just email me.