Thanks Suzi and Anita for the sweet comments about hostess night. It is always a great time to see everyone and it's fun to see your creations. Plus it reminds me how talented you stampers are and that I'll have to do some planning so I'm always "one step ahead" (he he).
Now on to planning the next big event...Christmas in July and Customer Appreciation! Jeepers...you stampers sure keep me busy (smile) but I love it and I love all of you. Especially when you show me something you personally have handcrafted.
Now, I have promised you a photo of the Build-a-Brad bracelet and directions on how to make the little bag that was given to all those attending Hostess Appreciation.
First, the bag....absolutely the cutest, most simple bag EVER!!! I promise.
Supplies Used:
Designer Paper Cut 6 x 12" (I know, I'm an Imperial girl...just can't do those metrics)
Score on the long side (which is 12" long) at 4", 5 1/2", 91/2", and 11"
Score on one of the short sides (which is 6" long) at 1 1/2". This will become the box bottom. Take your paper snips and cut up each score mark on the short side to the 1 1/2" mark. This will allow your box ends to fold (clear as mud???). You will make 5 cuts.
Apply adhesive to the last scored mark on the box and close. I like to use sticky strip to ensure a good "hold".
Apply adhesive on one of the largest flaps on the bottom and fold to form the box bottom.
Use a 1 3/8" circle punch to make holes in top. To embellish I used the stamp set Party Hearty and just popped up the various layers using dimensionals. Very easy and fast!
Now, I promised a photo of the Build-a-Brad bracelet. I made these for convention and gave one to my convention roomie (Pam) as a gift. Not sure what build-a-brads are? Well, they are brads that you can design yourself using any stamp or designer paper that you like. For this one I used one of my all time favourite DSP's, Bella Rose...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. YUMMO! I used the 1/2" circle punch and simply looked for the design I liked on the paper; punched; attached a bit of SNAIL to the back and placed on the metal portion of the BAB. Then the clear bits on top are sticky so you simply peel off the backing and place over the top. That easy!!! Thanks to Kim and Jade for helping me pick out the chain and the closure for the bracelets. I am a stamper and am TOTALLY challenged when it comes to anything else :) What do you all think of this little project?
Now, I'm off to do a workshop tomorrow evening so not sure what time I will get posted on here. However, I promise there will be something. Until then happy stamping. Pam
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