First and foremost I want to thank you ALL for all the wonderful comments and sweet e-mails about my previous post! I've read them over and over and I'm sure I'll read them over and over again.....you all totally made my day (gosh, my year). I'm on cloud nine and still can't really believe it all!
I'm SO excited to be sharing my first project with you all today. This is the first of many I will be sharing until the big release on the 15th. So much fun!
1. Start with a piece of 8.5X11 cardstock. Scor each side at 1". Scor again in the center at 5 & 6". Cut where the scor marks meet in the center to create two little flaps.
2. Fold where all the scor marks are and assemble the base of your box by glueing the sides together.
3. Take a second sheet of cardstock and trim to 6.5X11". Scor in the center at 5 & 6". Fold.
4. Attach your patterned paper to one side of you cardstock. Use a rounded object (I keep a paper plate on hand for projects like this) and trace lightly with pencil on the backside of your cardstock. Trim with scalloped scissors.
5. After trimming I put a tiny pencil mark in each scallop. Then flip your punch over so you can see each mark thru the hole...then punch. I find it makes for a much more accurate punch by doing it this way.
6. Attach this to the box base and this is what you'll have. I used a magnet from Basic Grey to secure the flap...kind of reminds me a women's handheld clutch (is that what those little purses are called?). I used my Spellbinders Nestabilities Square Dies on the white cardstock. After cutting and embossing my cs I stamped my flowers and then punched out circles from my patterned paper for the centers. The flowers and sentiment are all part of my new stamp set!
And there you have it! A nice boxed gift set for that special woman in your life! Depending how embellished your cards are you should be able to fit 5 to 8 cards and envelopes in there.
I hope you enjoyed this project! Be sure to stop back tomorrow....I have lots more to share with you!
Cardstock: Pale Plum by SU!, Stampers Select from Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Nana's Nursery from DCWV
Ink: Lavendar Sachet Palette, Certainly Celery & Basic Black by SU!
Tools: Scalloped Scissors by Fiskars, Circle Punches by EK Success, Mega Circle Punch by Marvy, Scalloped Circle Punch by Marvy, Spellbinders Nestabilities Square Die
Accessories: ribbon, stickles, brad by Lasting Impressions, Button by Foofala
Thank you so so much for the Tutorial. I have been looking for something like this so that I can make little gift card sets. I too am a Military wife. We are stationed overseas in Sicily. My husband is a chief in the USN and is currently on deployment. Thank you for great inspiration!!!!!!
Posted by: Justine | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 03:06 AM
Meliss! I was just at Nichole's blog and saw your beautiful creations there! I love it! What I love even more is your inspiration to create a stamp set to celebrate women! Thank You!
Posted by: Jen | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Sorry about the typo on your name Melissa...I just got so excited=0!
Posted by: Jen | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 06:13 AM
Awesome card set! Lovey your new stamps!!! Very sweet and cute!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 06:55 AM
I liked the project when I saw it on Nicole's blog, but now that you shared the details, WOW!!! This blog going to become a fast stalking favorite:) Keep up the great ideas and stamps.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri E. | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 07:03 AM
what a great project! love your new set, it's very 'springy'
Posted by: Donna Baker | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Can't wait to order your first set from Papertrey!! I absolutely love it. And now I have a new blog to check out each day! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: deb | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Great set! Love it!
And I'd like a different view of your card you made to go in the box...it looks "not like your usual card fold."
Posted by: snarflemarfle | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 08:15 AM
Melissa, I am a HUGE PTI fan! I am so excited to see your work and check out your blog! I cannot wait to go back through your archives and check out your other projects. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Travelingmama | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Those are awesome - I need that set! I love what you did with it and thanks for posting the tutorial, I love to make boxes.
Posted by: Jackie | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 08:43 AM
What beautiful work!! I really like this project, gonna have to try it. And congrats on your own stamp set.
Posted by: Sara | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 09:02 AM
So pretty! I love the idea of this stamp set. Congrats!
Heather B.
Posted by: Heather B | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Really fabulous project and stamps. TFS.
Posted by: Bethany Paull | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Congratulations! I love your new set and can't wait to see all of it and make it mine! The fonts are beautiful and what a cool idea for the women in our lives, thanks!
Posted by: Jan Hunnicutt | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Beautiful! Can't wait to see the entire set!!
Posted by: Denean | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Beautiful Melissa!! I just love the clean design and the fonts - it looks like a great set! :)
Posted by: Julie Masse | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Just wanted to give you a huge congrats! Your stamp set is beautiful and I can't wait to see the rest of it! I'm sure we'll be seeing great things from you! And I am so very looking forward to it!
Posted by: Heidi K | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Congratulations on all your accomplishments lately! I'm so excited for you:) I absolutely love your stamp set so far...it's very much up my style alley, I can't wait to see the rest of it!
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Posted by: Leah | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations! You have done a beautiful job. Look forward to seeing the creativity that comes from your hands as you get to work designing for Papertrey.
Posted by: Valonda L. | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Very girly. LOVE IT!! ;) I also have alot of amazing women in my life. Love the swirls on the flowers and the script is sweet and easy to read. :)
Posted by: ElizabethB | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Congratulations, Melissa! Your first set looks like a "must have" for me! Love your first project and am looking forward to seeing more sneak peeks.
Posted by: Judy S | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Hi Melissa! Thank you so much for the tutorial! It makes a wonderful gift, and your stamped designes are so delicate and feminine - just lovely. I absolutely loved the card stock color combinations you used for this project, also, as they are my favorite!
Good luck in your move to Maine!
Posted by: Pat | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Wow! Great project....and I can't wait to see the rest of the set! The colors you picked really make it look so soft! Congrats too!
Posted by: Kisa Peters | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 12:41 PM
What a gorgeous project! I'm REALLY looking forward to the big release on the 15th!! time to start stashing away $$$$$.... (hee hee!)
Congratulations!
~Michelle :o)
Posted by: Michelle Shuman | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations, Melissa! I am really looking forward to seeing the entire set on the 15th and more of what you've come up with in the future. Your blog has been added to my 'must read' list!
Posted by: Anya | Monday, February 04, 2008 at 01:19 PM