A "Suave" Album in a Cigar Box

It's that time to get creative with Authentique Paper's "Suave" paper collection, which is perfect for us guys out there!  I always look forward to the paper collections for the Spring (including Father's Day) because that's typically the time of the year that the guy/masculine papers are released.  And what better way to create an album than to alter an old wooden cigar box!  I'd had this box laying around for quite awhile and thought that it would be perfect to use with the "Suave" line.

I started this project by taking off the hardware from the wooden box.  With the lid separated, I covered the outside of the box with the "Robust" paper and lined the inside using the "Sociable" paper.  Once covered I re-attached the hardware.  The top cover features a layering piece of "Dashing" with the quote found on the inside cover of the 6x6 Bundle.

The pages to go inside of the cigar box are constructed in the same way as building the pages to make a star book.  From solid navy cardstock, I cut pieces to 4-¼˝ x 9˝ and scored them in half.  I connected the pieces (as shown) to create the pages.  To form the pockets between the pages, do not tape one side of the pages (leaving an opening) and then punch a thumb pull with a circle punch.  This will leave a pocket for tickets and other ephemera you may want to include.  Spray with Fireworks craft spray to add color and sparkle to the pages.  The inner pages were created from the "Suave" collection.  Cut these pieces to 4-¼˝ x 7˝ and score in half before applying adhesive to just the edges of the pages for adhering into the first layer of pages.

Here you can see some ticket stubs and other ephemera that are tucked inside of the pocket pages.  12 x 12 sheets were used for the pages, and the die cut frames around the pictures features the same prints taken from the 6x6 Bundle paper pack.

The "Suave" collection features MANY great embellishment possibilities that were used on these featured pages.  These embellishments are from:

• "Details" 12 x 12 sticker sheet
• "Stamp Blocks" cardstock die cuts
• "Titles and Phrases" cardstock die cuts
• "Circles and Scallops" cardstock die cuts

Have some fun creating a page for you special guys with the "Suave" paper collection!

Supplies:

Authentique Paper "Suave" paper collection

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko  Memento Luxe (Pear Tart, Nautical Blue), Fireworks craft spray

Spellbinders  die cuts, Grand Calibur machine

Miscellaneous  cigar box, adhesive

A Spring Wreath with "Flourish"

In the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Spring is almost here. While most everywhere else has been encased in various forms of snow, we've been pretty lucky with just rain and sun. I created this beautiful wreath using the Flourish Collection, to try to entice Spring to come just a little bit early this year.

I started with a piece of foam core (layers of cardboard would work also) that already had adhesive on one side. I doubled it, stuck it on itself, then used a large compass to make two circles.

Using a kraft knife, I cut out both layers. Then I took a yard of burlap, and cut 3" strips. I then wrapped those around the wreath, securing it on the back with a hot glue gun as I went.

I started with a hand drawn set of leaves using Symmetry. I drew on the reverse, then cut them out and hot glued those down to the wreath base.

And the rest of the decoration:

I added a bow, tying it, then adding a drop of hot glue to secure it. I then added some flowers, one wrapped flower (Bloom), and one that I used a Kiwi Lane Template (Sweetheart) underneath a Details Sticker (Rhythm). Then added a Maya Road Vintage Felt Posie.

I layered butterflies using the Martha Stewart Butterfly punch in contrasting colors (Petal & Petal-reverse, Interlock & Register, Flutter & Upward)

Lastly, I added a flowered brad and a few "enamel" dots that I made by melting pony beads and hot gluing them down.

I hope that Spring comes early for each of you!

Supplies Used: 

Authentique Paper: Flourish Collection (Rhythm, Flutter, Bloom, Petal, Interlock, Symmetry, Register, Details Stickers

Other Supplies: foam core board, burlap, May Arts ribbons, Maya Road Vintage Felt Posie, American Crafts brad, melted pony beads, hot glue, Martha Stewart punch

Dapper Gift Card Envelopes

Hi everyone, it's Audrey. Today I have a gift wrap project idea to share with you using the adorable new Suave collection. It's a set of little gift card envelopes, perfect for gifting to those special guys in your life, and a bit of a fun alternative to the traditional gift card holder.

If you're anything like me, then you're a fan of giving gift cards for birthday, holidays, and pretty much any special occasion.  I love knowing my gift recipients can pick out whatever they might need or want the most, with no guess work But what I don't particularly care for are the plain little envelopes that most gift cards come with.  They're too plain, and quite frankly...downright boring. And who wants boring?

 

Especially when it is so easy to create your own custom gift wrap, in very little time, with only a few basic supplies. Love that you can quickly change the look and theme to these by switching up the colors and papers you use. Once you see how easy it is, you'll be crafting up gift card envelopes for every event, in no time at all.

Here's what you need to do.

Start by cutting 5.5" x 5" panels of Suave patterned papers. Using a scoring board or bone folder, score the long 5.5" side at 1 1/4" and 3 3/4".

Fold along the crease lines and secure the back with a small amount of strong adhesive, like red-lined tape. You only need a little bit in the very middle, as we'll be sewing up the ends in the next steps.

 

Stitch across the bottom of your envelope sleeve. And then add your gift card. This would also work well for flat monetary gifts like cash or a check.

Cut 1.5" x 3.5" strips of contrasting Suave papers. Cut a V-notch out of the bottom end, and adhere to the top left of the gift card envelope. Die cut scalloped circles from another paper, and adhere over the top of the banner flag, with the top of the die cut going off the top edge. Trim off the overhanging paper, and stitch across the top of the envelope.

Now have fun embellishing your envelopes to suit your needs. I wrapped the top of mine with hemp, tying it into a simple bow and adding a custom epoxy-capped brad I made with my shape studio tool and Suave patterned paper. Last step was tucking a variety of Suave Details cardstock stickers into each bow.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

Suave Collection:

"dapper" 12x12 paper

"dashing" 12x12 paper

"pleasant" 12x12 paper

"foundations two" 12x12 paper

"details" 12x12 sticker   

"Abroad" Travel Mini Album

Hi there! Loes here today to share a mini album made with the "Abroad" collection. 

"Abroad" is a great collection to scrap all of those travel photos you may have laying around!

The outside looks like it's an normal mini album, but the inside is something very unique...

I made a cover and then I made a little box and glued it in the inside of the cover. As you can see, I made an envelop on the inside for the tickets, tags,  etc.

In the box there is a mini album that is bound with book rings.

There's also space for some labels in it so you can leave a little journaling too.

As you can see, I love a lot of layering.... for some extra dimension I like to use foam tape.

This collection has a lot of extra's like stickers and die cuts. They are so great to use in your mini album to add quotes & sayings.

I used this big die cut with the quote as a little envelope for a tag and extra journaling.

Products Used:

Authentique:  abroad collection 12 x 12 design paper,titles & phrases, circles & scallops, elements stickers, detail stickers

Bazzill: cardstock

Chipboard, book rings, lace, laser die cuts

Classic Easter Pop Up Card With "Promise"

Good morning!  Kay here with a classic pop up card with the 'Promise' collection.  Now, I refer to these type of pop up cards as 'classic' because I remember doing these cards back in grammar school during our 'arts and crafts' time.  I was looking through some old photos & memorabilia that my mom kept from my days in grammar school & I came upon a pop up card that I made for her for Mother's Day.  This triggered many memories including a flashback on how I used to make these cards.  So I decided to go 'old school' and bring back an oldie but goodie.

The outside of the card was embellished with ribbon by May Arts, a couple of wooden buttons & paper & component accents from the 'Promise' line.

I randomly applied dots of Stickles to the large orange dots on my background paper in order to dress it up a bit more & add a bit of glimmer to it.  All the little eggs used on this card I fussy cut from one of the border component accents that come with the 'Promise' line.

Here's the inside of the card.  It opens up & up pops a blue bunny along with a couple of banners wishing the recipient a very Happy Easter!

I adhered a blank white piece of card stock at the bottom of the card so that a sentiment can be written on it if desired.

Now onto a quick tutorial I put together on how you can create your own pop up cards.  These are relatively simple to do & are great for doing alongside your kids.

Let's get started...

Step 1: You'll need (2) pieces of card stock measuring 10" x 5" & (4) pieces of 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" designer paper

Step 2: Take one of the pieces of card stock & with a ruler & pencil draw pairs of parallel lines as shown here.  My advice is to make 5 sets of parallel lines tops.  If you make too many then your pop up card may end up looking a bit cluttered.  Each pair of parallel lines are approximately 1/4" wide.  TIP: Vary the length of the parallel lines so that your pop up elements are staggered.  Try not to make a set of lines longer than half of the card.

Step 3: If you're planning on decorating the inside of your card with designer paper--now is the time to adhere the paper to the inside of the card.  Optional: Ink the edges of the paper with some chalk ink.

Step 4: Cut along the lines that were drawn.

Step 5: Open your card & 'pop' the strips inwards creating a square design as shown in the photo.  This is where you'll be adhering your pop up elements.

Step 6: Apply designer paper to the 2nd piece of card stock (which will be the outside of the card).  Then adhere the two pieces of card stock together while keeping the piece of card stock with the cut strips on the inside.

Embellish away & you're done!

Hope you enjoyed this mini project & tutorial.  Thanks for stopping by & enjoy the rest of the week!

Products Used:

Authentique Paper: Promise Collection, Promise 6x6 Bundle, Promise Components Accents

Ribbon: May Arts
Ink: Tsukineko Chalk Ink