Moroccan Card Gift Set

Stampin' Up! Products

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  Very Vanilla cardstock
• Card base measures 7" x 5 1/2" *
• Scored at 3"
• Card layer (inside) measures 2 9/16" x 5 1/8"
• Finished banner measures 2 1/2" x 1/2"
• Dapper Denim cardstock
• Card layer measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Card layer (inside) measures 3 3/4" x 5 1/4"
• Finished banner measures 2 5/8" x 3/4"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Emerald Envy cardstock
• Scrap for butterfly
• Moroccan Designer Series Paper
• Card layer measures 4" x 5 1/8"
  
• Card layer measures 1" x 5 1/8"
• Express Yourself stamp set
• Dapper Denim ink
• Brilliant Wings dies
• 
  Pick a Banner punch
• Pearl Basic Jewels
• Dimensionals

* This fits a smaller envelope that holds a 4" x 5 1/2" folded card.

Belly Band

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  Acetate Gift Box
• Dapper Denim cardstock
• Band measures 11" x 1 1/4"
• Scrap for butterfly
• Emeral Envy cardstock
• Band layer measures 4 3/8" x 1"
• Scrap for butterfly
  
• Moroccan Designer Series Paper
• Band layer measures 4 1/4" x 7/8"
• Brilliant Wings dies
• Pearl Basic Jewels

Mini Composition Book

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  Dapper Denim cardstock
• Each book measures differently, adjust measurements accordingly
• Layer measures 2 3/4" x 4 5/8"
• Attach and trim excess
• Layer (flap) measures 4 1/2" x 4 5/8"
• Attach and trim excess
• Scrap for butterfly
  
• Emerald Envy cardstock
• Layer measures 2 3/8" x 4 1/4"
• Layer measures 1" x 4 1/4"
• Moroccan Designer Series Paper
• Layer measures 2 1/4" x 4 1/8"
• Layer measures 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• Brilliant Wings die
• Corner Rounder punch
• Magnets
• Can be purchased HERE

Gift Bag

• Dapper Denim cardstock
• Layer measures 5 3/8" x 1 1/2"
• Emerald Envy cardstock
• Layer measures 5 3/8" x 1"
• Moroccan Designers Series Paper
• Layer measures 5 3/8" x 7/8"
• Put layers together and attach to bag
• Trim excess

Magnolia Altered Mini Composition Book

Stampin' Up! Products

• Petal Pink cardstock *
• Back to front wrap measures 4 5/8" x 4 5/8"
• Scored at 2 3/4" and 3 1/8"
• Front cover measures 2 3/4" x 4 5/8"
• Mossy Meadow cardstock
• Front left layer measures 2 3/8" x 4 1/4"
• Right flap measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for 1 3/8" circle punch
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper
• Front left panel measures 2 1/8" x 4 1/8"
• Right wrap around measures 1 1/8" x 4 1/8"
• Tip: If the back of your paper has a foil print, lightly buff using a nail file. This will insure your glue holds up.
• Good Morning Magnolia stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Stampin' Blends
• Mossy Meadow
• Petal Pink
• Soft Suede
• Mini Composition books
• Walmart pack of 3 for $.88 (price may have increased
• Magnolia Memory dies
• Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Glue Dots (for magnets)
• Magnets
• Deal Extreme LINK
• 8 mm x 1 mm

Directions for the greeting cards can be found HERE.

Directions for the gift bag can be found HERE.

Valentine's Day Duo Gift Set

Cute inexpensive Valentine gifts for a friend or co-worker.

Altered Mini-Composition Book

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock *

• Back to front wrap measures 4 5/8" x 4 5/8"
• Scored at 2 3/4" and 3 1/8"
• Front cover measures 2 3/4" x 4 5/8"
• Scrap for scallop circle
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Front left layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Right flap measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for 1 3/8" circle punch
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for sentiment
• Painted with Love Designer Series Paper
• Front left panel measures 2 1/4" x 4"
• Right wrap around measures 1" x 4"
• Tip: If the back of your paper has a foil print, lightly buff using a nail file. This will insure your glue holds up.
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiment
• Prayer Journal - click HERE for more information
• Scallop circle die (non SU)
• Circles 1 3/8" and 1 1/4", Itty Bitty Accent and Corner Rounder punches
• Mini Composition books
• Walmart pack of 3 for $.88
• Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Pearl Basic Jewel
• Dyed using Rich Razzleberry Stampin'  Blends 
• Glue Dots (for magnets)
• Magnets
• Deal Extreme LINK
• 8 mm x 1 mm

Matchbox Treat Holder

Stampin' Up! Products

• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• Box bottom layer measures 5 1/2" x 6 1/2"
• Check out THIS video on how to use your 12" x 12" 
• Box sleeve measures 3 1/2" x  6 1/2"
• Calypso Coral cardstock
• Scrap for flower
• Melon Mambo cardstock
• Box sleeve layer measures 1 3/4" x 2 3/8"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scrap for sentiment
• Painted with Love Designer Series Paper
• Box sleeve layer measures 1 5/8" x 2 1/4"
• Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
• Strips for chocolate measure 1 1/8" x 3"
• Crafts by Beth CPP Sentiment
• Prayer Journal - click HERE for more information
• Matchbox Bigz XL Die
• Scallop circle die (non SU)
• Circles 1 3/8" and 1 1/4", Itty Bitty Accent and Corner Rounder punches
• Dimensionals
• Pearl Basic Jewel

• Dyed using Rich Razzleberry Stampin'  Blends 
• Hershey Nuggets

* All mini-composition books are not identical in size.  Sometimes the length is 1/16" off and the front and back panels are slightly off.  I start with the Cherry Cobbler cardstock size and after I glue it to the book, I trim using an X-ACTO knife. If the sizes vary greatly, small adjustments are needed for the black and patterned paper.

Christmas Plaid - Altered Mini Composition

Cute Christmas inexpensive gifts for a friend or co-worker.

Altered Mini-Composition Book

Stampin' Up! Products

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock *
• Back to front wrap measures 4 5/8" x 4 5/8"
• Scored at 2 3/4" and 3 1/8"
• Front cover measures 2 3/4" x 4 5/8"
• Scrap for flower
• Basic Black cardstock
• Front left layer measures 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Right flap measures 1 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for oval die cut
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scrap for leaf
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Scrap for sentiment
• Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
• Front left panel measures 2 1/4" x 4"
• Right wrap around measures 1" x 4"
• So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
• Basic Black Craft ink
• Oval stitched dies (non SU)
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
• Corner Rounder punch
• Mini Composition books
• Walmart pack of 3 for $.88
• Magnets
• Deal Extreme LINK
• 8 mm x 1 mm

* All mini-composition books are not identical in size.  Sometimes the length is 1/16" off and the front and back panels are slightly off.  I start with the Cherry Cobbler cardstock size and after I glue it to the book, I trim using an X-ACTO knife. If the sizes vary greatly, small adjustments are needed for the black and patterned paper.

This is my original post

Stampin' Up! Products (below is for the left bookmark)

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock
• Bookmark back 2" x 4 1/4"
• Scrap for flower
• Basic Black cardstock
• Scraps for oval die cut and flower centers
• Garden Green cardstock
• Scrap for sprig
• Warmth & Cheer Designer Series Paper
• Bookmark front 2" x 4 1/4"
• Attach to solid cardstock
• Punch tag and round corners
• So Glad We Are Friends (non SU)
• Basic Black ink
• Bloomin' Hearts Framelits
• Stitched Oval dies (non SU)
• Banner Triple and Corner Rounder punches
• Sprig punch (non SU)
• Crop-A-Dile (for black centers)
• Glue dots

I offset the sentiment for for a different look.

The tassel is homemade, I used DMC 5 100% Cotton embroidery thread. DMC's cross stitch thread is too thin. Stampin' Up!'s baker's twine would definitely work as well as crochet thread. I lost my original instructions on how to make tassels.  I used this VIDEO but modified it; practice, practice, practice.

Fight Back With Joy

The United Methodist Women's Circle Group is reading Fight Back With Joy by Margaret Feinberg.  Lori Beasley is leading us through every section.

This is a gift set I created as a thank you gift to Lori.  Gift bag with coordinating mini composition book*, chocolate candy bar and greeting cards.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Whisper White cardstock
• Card base measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Real Read cardstock
• Strip measures 4 3/4" x 3/8"
• Scrap for balloons
• Picnic Plaid (non SU)
• Card layer measures 4 1/4" x 3 5/8"
• Mark 1 1/2" from the bottom right corner
• Cut from bottom left to marked line
• Balloon Celebration and One Big Meaning stamp sets
• Basic Black and Real Red ink
• Balloon Bouquet hand punch
• Black crochet yarn (non SU)
• Glue Dots
• Dimensionals

* Details of the altered mini composition book can be found HERE.

Altered Mini Composition Book

I stepped up how I normally alter mini composition books, I added a flap that wraps to the front of the book.  These books were available at Walmart the beginning of the school year for only $.88 for three.  They now are close to $2.00 for three.

 Stampin' Up! Products (unless noted otherwise)

• Kiwi Kiss cardstock
• Rose Red cardstock
• Whisper White cardstock
• Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
• Flower Shop stamp set
• Rose Red ink
• Blossom Builder and Pansy hand punches
• Basic Pearl Jewels
• Mini Glue Dots
• Magnets* (not SU)

Normally I include measurements in my blog post.  The mini composition books vary in the width (where the black tape folds over) and sometimes even in the length.  I had to modify the design for each mini composition book.

I purchased my magnets from DX (dealextreme.com)  
8x 1mm NdFeB Neodymium Magnet Circular Cylinder DIY Puzzle Set - Silver (100 PCS)
Item # 219204 - I paid $5.49 (free shipping)