August Project Challenge Entry

Here are Chris's entries for the August Project Challenge. So far, she is the only one to participate, again! I know more of you are reading my blog by the number of hits I get on my counter, so let's see more of you try the projects. The project is super easy and very quick. All you have to do is email me a picture of your finished project and you'll be entered into the raffle for a set of cards.

If you still want to make the project, you will find it here. Have fun!

August Project Challenge

You have until August 30 to submit your entry for this month's Project Challenge. This is an envelope card that can be used to hold gift cards, money, candy, and more. This project uses ALL NEW materials. The colors used are from the new In Color Line--Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss. I love the new Bella Rose Designer Paper. The stamp is from a beautiful new set called Dreams du Jour.

Here's what you'll need:

• 4 1/4 x 10 3/4 sheet of cardstock


• 4 x 4 and 1 3/4 x 4 pieces of coordinating Designer Paper


• Coordinating cardstock for image and matting--my measurements are:
  Whisper White: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4
  Riding Hood Red 2 x 2
  Kiwi Kiss 2 1/4 x 2 1/4


• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Paper cutter with scoring blade
  
• 2 standard envelopes 3 5/8 x 6 1/2"--not the kind SU sells.
  

1. Be sure to have all of your paper cut to the sizes mentioned above. Take the 4 1/4 x 10 3/4 sheet of cardstock and score it along the long edge at 4 1/4 and 8 3/4.


2. Adhere your Designer Paper to the appropriate places on your cardstock. Stamp your image and adhere it to the mats.



3. Attach 2 Stampin' Dimensionals to the back of your matted images at the bottom. This piece is what we use to hold the card closed.





4. Peel off the backings of the Stampin' Dimensionals and adhere it to the folded "card" being sure to overlap the flap of the card.
   
   
   
5. Seal both envelopes and cut them at 4".



6. Run a line of adhesive on the back of your envelope (from the open top to the bottom)and attach it to the back of the other envelope. Now, I used the envelopes I had on hand, but if I would choose, I would buy the cheap envelopes that are all white--not with the security lining, so that they would look nicer.



7. Run adhesive around one side of the envelope pair and attach it to the center of your cardstock as shown. Make sure the open end of the envelope is at the top.
   
   
   
8. Run adhesive on the other envelope and fold over the cardstock to attach it. Now, when you open your card it opens slightly to show 2 pockets. Fill the pockets with gift cards, money,notes, candy--whatever you think of!
   
   
9. Tuck the top flap behind the stamped image mat and you're finished! These cards will fit in the A2 envelopes that we normally use for cards.

Now, get busy! Remember to email me your finished project using any supplies you have on hand. I will randomly pick a winner to receive a stack of 5 cards with envelopes.

Project Challenge

It's not too late to take part in July's Project Challenge! This month you will find directions to make an adorable Box in a Bag.

Here is a project by Chris (who is also my mom) using some of the paper from the Summer Days Simply Scrappin' Kit. Great job!

Monthly Project: Box in a Bag

Isn't this adorable! I don't know who comes up with all of this stuff, but I'm always amazed at the new projects I find after stamping for almost 4 years. This adorable bag measure 5 1/2" high and 5" wide. It's perfect for candy, small lotion bottles, etc. Don't get overwhelmed by the number of steps.

This post will kick off a new monthly feature that will be coincide with my monthly newsletters. I plan on adding a project tutorial each month. The tutorial will have pictures and directions for some type of project. I've only done one of these so far--my bow tutorial back in November or December. So, here goes:

Supplies needed:
Designer Series Paper
Coordinating Card Stock
Bone Folder
Sticky Strip
Round Tab Punch
Slit Punch
¼” circle punch
Mini Glue dots
Ribbon
Paper Snips
Flower punches (Boho, 5 Petal)
Accessories (buttons, brads, etc.)
Paper Cutter with scoring blade


ETA: The best way to print out the directions is to copy and paste the whole thing into a Word Document.

1. Cut a 2 x 11" piece of cardstock.



2. Use the Slit Punch to make scallops on the piece. If you've never done this before, it's easy. Take your slit punch and push it as far as it will go on the bottom edge of the 2x11 piece. Punch. Slide the punch down to make the next scallop being sure to overlap a tiny bit. Do this all the way down the piece of cardstock. When you're finished, pull the resulting two pieces apart.


3. Use a paper cutter to trim 1/4" off the bottom of your scallop piece. Set aside until later.


4. Cut a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2" piece of cardstock from the same piece.


5. Use the Round Tab Punch and punch two tabs from your remaining cardstock.




6. Take the 4 1/2 square piece of cardstock and score 1" along all sides.


7. Cut up to the 1" lines on two sides of the cardstock square. Fold on all score lines.



8. Place sticky strip on the four sides as shown.


9. Take of the sticky strip backing and fold into box shape.
   



10. Cut your Designer Series paper 5-1/2” X 11”


11. Place strips of sticky strip on one long side and one short side of the WRONG SIDE of your DP.




12. Remove sticky strip backing from the long side only. Place the bottom of the box along the sticky edge (starting in the middle of a box edge so the seam will be in the back of the box). You will go all along the designer paper wrapping and adhering the paper to the bottom of the box.


13. Once you are almost to the end, pull off the backing of the remaining sticky strip from the short side. Finish adhering your bottom then adhere your side. Stick your hand on the inside of your box/bag and smooth all seams down tightly.




14. Apply Sticky Strip to the bottom straight edge of your scallop piece from earlier.



15. Take off the backing and line up the bottom straight edge of the scallop piece to the bottom of your box being sure to line up the left edge to the seam of the bag. Wrap the scallop piece all the way around the box.


16. Take the two tab punches from earlier and fold or score them. Use a 1/4" handpunch to punch a whole approximately 1/8" from the fold. Apply Sticky Strip to the back sides of the punches as shown.



17. Remove the backing of the Sticky Strip and Adhere one tab in the center of the front and back of your bag.


18. Cut a piece of ribbon @18" and pull it through the holes and tie a bow.
    
19. Decorate your bag as you wish using various brads, eyelets, buttons, etc.

Lots of little steps, but still pretty easy to make! Now, are you ready for a challenge? Each month with my tutorial you will have a chance to win a small prize from me by taking part in the Project Challenge. All you have to do is make the project (this month it's this box in a bag) using Stampin' Up! supplies and send me an email with a picture of it. Because it's the first month, I don't expect a lot of participants. So, anyone participating in the challenge will receive a set of 3 cards with envelopes. You have until July 24th to submit your entry. That gives you almost 3 weeks to get started! I will post the entries I receive by the end of the month.

Who can enter? Anyone who reads my blog! That includes my favorite downline, so get busy, ladies!