Category: altered items

Mini Curvy Keepsake Box – Perfect for a Sweet Treat

Yes, that is correct, we have a Mini Curvy Keepsake Box. I’ve missed the original curvy keepsake box as I am sure you have too. It was so versatile and could be made into so Snowmen and Father Christmas but to name a few.

Mini Curvy Keepsake Box from Stampin' Up!
Mini Curvy Keepsake Box from Stampin’ Up!

The mini curvy keepsake box is new in the Autumn / Winter catalogue but it is not just for Christmas. It is perfect to hold a Ferrero Rocher chocolate or to use as a place card at a table. I have made it up here in my new favourite colour, Gorgeous Grape.

It, of course, is superb for Christmas as it’s a great size to hang up on a tree as Christmas decoration. You could also make an advent tree with it. Each little box would hold a treat for each day of advent.

This box is incredibly easy to make as it requires half a sheet of cardstock to make. You can use scraps of designer series paper and ribbon to decorate. It is also a great project for kids as once the box is made they can spend hours decorating them to their heart’s content.

Other 3D projects

There is a video tutorial and supply list below as usual.

What is your favourite item from the new catalogue? Let me know in the comments below.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock

Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Gorgeous Grape 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Tiny Keepsakes Cling Stamp Set (En)

Tiny Keepsakes Bundle (En)

Come Sail Away Altered Notebook

I have this lovely altered notebook to share with you today. This project uses the Come Sail Away suite of products from Stampin’ Up! This suite includes a gorgeous stamp set; Sailing Home, designer series paper, memory and more cards and of course matching dies.

Come Sail Away altered notebook
Come Sail Away altered notebook

I am not normally a great sea person. I did think long and hard about buying this set but I’m really glad I did as I love it now. The designer series paper (DSP) is beautiful and is great for cards as well as altered items and mini albums.

measurements

  • Night of Navy cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ scored on the long side at 4 1/8″ from each side
  • Come Sail Away DSP 3″ X 3 3/4″

I love altering little notebooks, candles and such like. I have a box full of things waiting to be “improved” through crafting. The little notebook used here is a handy jotter from Wilko and cost only pennies. This is a lovely cheap project to make to include as part of a party bag.

As always there is a video tutorial below and supply list

Other Altered projects

What type of projects do you enjoy making?

I hope you enjoyed this project, thank you for stopping by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Copper Foil Sheets

Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper

Sailing Home Bundle

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon

Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set

Stampin' Dimensionals

Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock

Snail Adhesive

1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

Simply Scored

One Sheet Bag – A Little Lace

I have a simple one-sheet bag that uses the Little Lace stamp set from Stampin’ Up!. This is a great project for kids as the bag involves only scoring and no cutting. Therefore no scissors for little fingers to get caught in.

One sheet bag made using the Little Lace stamp set from Stampin' Up!
One sheet bag made using the Little Lace stamp set from Stampin’ Up!

I first made a version of this bag when I did a make and take with a group of Girl Guiders in Hounslow, London. It was a great success and everyone went away feeling proud of their creations.

This is also a cheap bag to make as it only uses one sheet of whisper white cardstock. I stamped the bag using the A Little Lace stamp set. It is a red rubber stamp set and it stamps crisply giving a clean and elegant image. I actually chose Lovely Lipstick as the colour as I have the matching ribbon in that colour.

Measurements

  • Whisper White A4 sheet,
    • Score on the short side at 2 inches from each side
    • Score on the long side at 4 7/8 inches from each side

A bone folder is essential for this project. An investment in a good bone folder is worth its weight in gold. It will help you get crisp scorelines that fold easily and look professional. I love the Stampin’ Up! as it has a good weight to it.

Other easy projects to make

I have done a video tutorial below with the supply list.

Thank you for stopping by, until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

A Little Lace Cling Stamp Set

Lovely Lipstick 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

A Little Lace Bundle

1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch

Lovely Lipstick A4 Cardstock

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

Envelope Album – Perennial Essence – Stampin’ Up!

Today, I’m sharing this lovely envelope album with you. The construction is very simple, in that it consists of only 10 envelopes. That’s right you only need 10 envelopes and you are ready to make your album.

Envelope Album decorated with the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!
Envelope Album decorated with the Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

I’ve been watching lots of videos on YouTube of mini-albums. They are may ways of making a mini album and I wanted to try an envelope one. Unfortunately, I just couldn’t find a style of construction that I liked so I decided to make it up as I went along.

Measurements

  • The envelopes used are a standard C6 which will fit a normal A6 cardbase.
  • Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper (DSP) 6″ X 4″
  • Blackberry Bliss and Blushing Bride mat pieces 6″ X 4″

The album holds 9 photos. Below is a double-page spread in the album.

Envelope Album - Double page spread.
Envelope Album – Double page spread.

A photo is on the right side and the Perennial Essense DSP on the left. I want to take this moment to mention the Praiseworthy Prose stamp set. This set contains seven definitions eg grateful, cheerful and family which have been stamped in Blackberry Bliss. I’ve placed a picture to correspond with each definition.

This album is so easy to make. I’ve made a video tutorial below along with the supply list.

I’m in love with making mini albums. I am making one currently with the Dino Roar DSP and have just completed one with the Magnolia Lane DSP. I will show you them in the next few weeks.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White C6 Envelopes

Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper

Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock

Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

Praiseworthy Prose Cling Stamp Set

Praiseworthy Prose Bundle

Beautiful You Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Stitched Rectangle Dies

Tea Bag Holder – Cute little gift for someone special

I have a cute little tea bag holder to share with you today. This is a simple and easy project for any beginner crafter. This little wallet holds two tea bags and will make a lovely little gift.

Tea Bag holder/wallet for someone special made using supplies from Stampin' Up!
Tea Bag holder/wallet for someone special made using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

I am not a huge tea drinker but will drink a couple of cups a day, usually one with breakfast and later on in the evening. The British in general are a nation of tea drinkers. I swear sometimes that this country runs on tea alone. If we were to run out of tea it would a national emergency!!

This wallet holds two tea bags but could equally hold some business cards or even as my mother suggested her bus pass!!

Measurements

  • Rich Razzleberry cardstock
    • 6 1/4″ X 3 1/2″, scored at 3″ on each side on the 6 1/4″ side
    • 4″ X 2″ X2 pieces scored at 1/2″ on both short sides and one long side
  • Rich Razzleberry Family Designer Series Pack
    • 3 1/4″ x 2 3/4″ X 1
      • 2 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ X 2

I find people appreciate little gifts like this to brighten up their day. It is amazing how something small makes someone’s day.

My question for you today is what is your favourite drink? Do you prefer tea or coffee? I personally find coffee too bitter and don’t like adding a ton of sweetener to make it drinkable. Neither of my parents drank coffee and so I suppose in some ways it is a learned habit.

I have a video tutorial with the accompanying supply list as usual.

Whatever you are doing today I hope you have a great day and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Tea Bag Holder Tutorial

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Rich Razzleberry A4 Card Stock

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

Simply Scored

Silver Foil Sheets

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

1-1/8" (2.9 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

Snail Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Regals 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Mini Album – One Sheet Wonder

Mini Album made from one sheet of 12″ X 12″ cardstock with supplies from Stampin’ Up!

I have a mini album to share with you today. This is a great one sheet wonder project that uses only one sheet of 12″ x 12″ cardstock for the basic construction. I first found this project online when I became a demo back in 2012. I’ve tried to find my original source but it’s too long ago now.

Mini Album - One Sheet Wonder using supplies from Stampin' Up!
Mini Album – One Sheet Wonder using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

This is a very simple and easy project to make for a beginner crafter. It looks complicated but is not. I did this album as my first demonstration piece at my upline, Amanda Fowler’s team training and it was a hit.

Measurements

  • Black cardstock – 12″ x 12″ – scored on one side at 2″, 6″ & 10″ and then turned 90 degrees and scored again at 3″, 6″ & 9″.
  • Soft Suede cardstock – 1″ x 8″
  • Soft Suede cardstock – 4″ x 4″
  • Whisper White cardstock 2″ x 3″ x 8
  • Pressed Petals Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • 3 3/4″ x 2″ X 2
    • 2 1/2″ x 3″ X 8
    • 1 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ X 8
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Mini Album – One Sheet Wonder using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

This mini-album can hold tags, little photos, sentiment quotes, really whatever you fancy. It is a great size to carry around as it fits into your hand well.

The paper used is the Pressed Petals speciality DSP which is thinner than our normal DSP but really great for projects such as this. You get 24 sheets in a pack so you have plenty of paper to use as you so wish.

There is a video tutorial for this great project and the supply list below.

My question for today is what is your favourite type of papercraft? Do you prefer to make cards, scrapbooking, mini albums or something else?

Thank you for stopping by and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Neutrals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper

Soft Suede A4 Card Stock

Bone Folder

Simply Scored

Delightful Tag Topper Punch

Rococo Rose 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon

Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Botanical Bliss Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

Timeless Label Punch

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Bespoke Notebook – Follow your Art

I made this cute little bespoke notebook using the gorgeous paper from the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin’ Up! The actual notebooks is a pound shop find but I’ve made it something special using pretty papers. The notebook is the perfect size for you to carry around for the hundred and one things we have to try and remember.

Bespoke Notebook cover using the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin' Up!
Bespoke Notebook cover using the Follow your Art suite of products from Stampin’ Up!

I love making little altered items such as this bespoke notebook. I think it’s a great way to personalise something cheap and make it something special.

measurements

  • Calypso Coral Cardstock – 5 7/8″ x 8 3/4 inches – Scored on the long side at 4 1/4 inches on each side.
  • Follow your Art Designer Series Paper (DSP) – 4 1/8 x 5 3/4 inches

This is a simple and easy project to make and Stampin’ Up!’s beautiful coordinating products make it super easy to put together. The stamp set is an old one called Crafting Forever. I simply love the sentiment that reads “Crafting Forever, Housework Whenever”. This is so true for most of us. Personally, I know that I much prefer to be in my craft room than doing the washing up.

The DSP is covered in hot glue guns and little bottles of glitter, although equally they could be bottles of glue and a drill. This is what makes this paper so great as there is something for everyone.

Do you like to alter items? What bespoke items have you made? Leave me a comment and let me know.

I’ve done a video as always which is below along with the supply list.

Other projects using the FOllow your art DSP

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Crafting Forever Cling-Mount Stamp Set

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

Snail Adhesive

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Simply Scored

Rhinestone Basic Jewels