Before I share the entire project -- here's a peek at how the set came together! I just love how it turned out!
Making The Box:
Start with an 8" by 8" piece of red cardstock and score 1-1/2" in on all sides. Now, cut the edges of every other flap so that it looks like this:
Making the top of the lid is very much the same. The top measures 7-1/4" and you will score 1" in on all sides. The center measurement will = 5-1/4" so that it will fit nicely on top of your base.
Now, it's time to deck out the lid! I used the bird paper from the Vintage Cream and Black, matted it on a 4-1/4" piece of deep red that I edged with a gold leaf pen. Add a 1-1/2" strip that was edged with the help of a Martha Stewart punch. Add some black scallop edge ribbon and then, a tag created by two sizes of oval punches. I used the "For You" from the Signs of Spring set. Add some gold bling and the lid is done! I should tell you, I did pop up the center image with some foam tape. Making The Cards:
This is where you can really let your creativity shine! Just think - with one paper pack, you get 24 color coordinated papers with 4 of each design. That means -- you could potentially make 5 of these sets with one of these little paper packs! Pretty cool huh?
I used the Timeless Quotes set for all my sentiments and I sponged distress ink on the edges of all of them. Since the cards are pretty self-explanatory, I'll just show you what I did. In some of the photos, you'll see I decked out the envelopes too! I just used the little floral scroll that is a part of the Timeless Quotes set and stamped it using the distress ink.
Card #4
Here's a look at the supplies I used!
Jenni Bowlin Papers from these collections: Red/Black Line, Vintage Cream & Black, Vintage Red, Black Card Stock, Cream Card Stock, Deep Red Card Stock, Scallop Edge Black Ribbon, Palette Noir Ink, Martha Steward Edge Punch, Ornare piercing tool and mat Mini Square Envelopes, Antique Linen Distress Ink and sponge, Self stick pearls or rhinestones, Two sizes of oval punches (Stampin' Up), Cutter with scoring blade
That's it folks! Hope you enjoyed.... thanks for stopping by!
16 comments:
Wow darlin, this set is gorgeous! love the white, red and black. What a lovely gift!
Wow Julie this set is great. I love each one of them. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial too!
Joan
I love Jenni Bowlin paper! I haven't used them on cards yet... You have inspired me.
This is so beautiful Julie!
Too Funny! I looked at those papers on the Flourishes site and I said "Julie will like this one and this one" and you do. This is darling! What a neat box ~ almost easy enough that I could do it. I had to get some Mega Curved Rectangle Nesties because of you and now I'm thinking I need that Martha Stewart punch. You are such a bad influence. Can't see you converting me to drinking coffee, though. Still think I'm not grown up enough for it. Hope it's sunny & warm in your world.
Cute, cute, cute!
I just ordered these 4 x 4 papers; can't wait to play with 'em. Thanks for the inspiration, Jewels!
This is a beautiful set, Julie, thanks for all the inspiration
I just love your ribbon on these Julie and your wonderful little set of cards!
It's lovely Julie and the cards are just beautiful! A really great gift.
What a wonderful set! Love how you used these papers to highlight them and yet make the sentiments stand out so beautifully.
What a neat set of cards AND box! Thank you for sharing the how-to on these. Beautiful!
Wonderful cards and box. Thanks for showing how you made the box. Sounds simple enough maybe for even me to follow!
WOW! What a gorgeous card set!
Such a gorgeous card set!!! Love the colors and dp you used and those sentiments are so beautiful!
It certainly would make a great gift!
Those are awesome! What a GREAT gift-set!!
This is one FABULOUS set!!! I love it!!!
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