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Envelope “Pocket” Keeper

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Snowman Envelope Pocket

More detail on Snowman Envelope PocketThis is another envelope trick–probably the easiest one!  I think the second photo (left) is clearer for details so I included it.

I made this with Stampin’ Up!’s® ‘large white’ envelope (#107291) and sealed it completely shut.  I punch ‘down’ each side as far as I could (1 1/2 times) with the large Tag punch and the strip down the middle becomes the handle. 

You can put things in it as gift holders and even a ‘place’ holder at the Christmas table… put their names on a tag on it!

The set used is Simple Snowman (p. 32) of the current catalog and I did add some sparkly threads (cool knitting yarn from Joanne’s!).

Okay, let’s see what you can do with it!

Thankful Season – Large “Open End” Envelope

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Thankful Season envelope trickAgain with the envelopes (and my new favorite set).  I want all you ladies out there who are rushing to your demonstrator to purchase this set to let your rep know she can Paypal me 10% of her commission, LOL! The envelopes that I used are the same ones in my last post, they are the Large Open End Envelopes.  They come in white and vanilla.  I put the link to them because I was getting so many questions about where I got them… duh! Stampin’ Up! Close the envelope (by licking it shut), cut the top 4 inches off and embellish (I do tend to ‘over-do’).  Stamp and then corrugate the bottom so that it ends up slightly smaller than the top. You’ll find it now fits in nicely into the top to hold a gift certificate or money. I generally make more of these at the holiday time for Christmas gift certificates and I’ll be sharing my snowman ones soon. I guess I should go to bed now… 

Thankful Season “Envelope Trick” (Updated)

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

Thankful Season done with 'Large Open End Envelopes This neat little ‘envelope trick’ idea was given to me by my wonderful & talented friend Amanda Coughlin from whom I steal ideas from all the time!  She made a card with insert like this last spring for a swap.  Of course I run with her great ideas (and then unfortunately I am the one remembered for them not her!).  Leave her a sympathy message on her blog, LOL! UPDATED INFO –The envelope is the Stampin’ Up! "Large Open-End Envelope" which is 9 1/2 x 4 1/8 (Order #170285 for Vanilla, but it also comes in white)–END UPDATE.  Okay, I have been asked how it is colored:  I used watercolor crayons (outlining the detail) and blending it with the Aquapainter, being careful to wipe it off often so that I don’t overrun each color.  It is not as tedious as it sounds, really!  The leaves, however, were sponged with More Mustard and Always Artichoke with sponge daubers and I did use the Elegant Eggplant crayon in spots around the outer edge and blended it out to make the shadows.  Be sure not to overcolor… leave white space and don’t go too heavy on color.  The beauty of it is in the artwork of the stamp, the color should complement not overtake it.  I have been asked to share a 5 minute Workshop WOW next Saturday at the Philadelphia Regional and I have decided to do what I lovingly refer to as "Cheap Envelope Tricks"… I almost always show cool things you can make with an envelope at workshops.  I will be sharing them here as well.  To My Customers:  ask me about an "All Wrapped Up" workshop showing quick and inexpensive gift and packaging ideas with rubber stamps and decorative papers! 

Gift bag from an Envelope– Part II

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

This is an update for all the questions that I have gotten!

You can see in the photo the regular medium Vanilla envelope was sealed and (holding it portrait) using the tag punch, punch out each side, leaving the flap in the middle as a handle.  I actually can get down one and a half punches to make the handle longer.

Trim the outer 45 degree angle left from the tag punch off to square off the outer edge.

I could have just explained it, but a photo is worth a thousand words!

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Gift Bag from an Envelope

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

Envelope BagThis cute little bag was made from a regular sized vanilla envelope… sealed and then the “tag punch” was used to punch the sides and what’s left in the middle forms the handle and you can slip something small in it.

I got this adorable idea from my downline Jackie Schultz who borrowed my Doodle This set and when she returned it, included a sample of the one she made with it!  Thank you Jackie!

This is one of the seven projects for my April Stamp-A-Stack of stuff I am doing tonight and tomorrow morning.

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Envelope Trick #2

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

So, for my next trick…  ooops! Oh well, I have been overloaded lately and haven’t started working with my new Spring Mini Catalog stuff (am I allowed to admit that?!).

This gift enclosure was one that I made two years ago for my brother-in-law and his wife on their new home.  It is three of our larger envelopes with the flaps tucked into one another and the insides covered with a strip of colored cardstock. See full directions here.

The top layer (stamped in DD Grapevine set) was torn to show “Cherish” stamped on Handsome Hunter in Versamark and dusted with Interference Gold Pearl Ex. So, this is actually two layers of cardstock on top of the first envelope.

The envelope folds out twice (bottom two photos) and the envelope pouches hold a gift card and other other a pull out note. 

See all photos (larger) and other details on my project gallery.

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Just Delightful Folio

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Just Delightful Photo Folio This terrific “photo folio” idea was shared at Leadership this year.  I did cheap out and cut my own (not purchase the pre-made kit).  The sets used were Delight in Life (SAB) and “Be Happy”.

This is another teaser for my Stamp Festival this Saturday, but fear not, step by step (with photos) will be shared on my Project Gallery after this weekend (after I recover!).

As you can figure out this is cut from a 12 x 12 sheet, 4 1/2 inches wide and scored to fit our Mini envelopes (which come with blank cards). I used the cards to stamp the flowers and other embellishments to cut out so they didn’t go to waste!  The “belly ring” is over embellished (as is my style).

I love the black with the subtles (Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery & Pretty in Pink), it is a very eye pleasing combination to me.  Imagine what that would look like with photos and journaling?!

Very Punny “Envelope Trick”

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

Envelope Enclosure

As I get ready to leave for Leadership tomorrow morning early, I am uploading my last entry until I come back on Sunday.  I hope that Houston weather holds out and we get warm & sun (I dislike cold weather!)

This is what I lovingly refer to as a “cheap envelope trick” done with the SAB set “Very Punny”.  The inside of this half sheet (cut 11 x 4 1/4 scored and folded) is two envelopes (office sized #10).  This is one of my hostess gifts this month.

I love the new notecards (pg. 21)–what a cute idea to shut with a little slit!  I didn’t realize until I got them that they had a flap and self closed.  Someone at a workshop the other night told me that she makes jewelry and will use them to enclose her jewelry to sell!  What a cute enclosure for a piece of costume jewelry as a gift for a little girl for Valentine’s day.

You can see other types of enclosures I have made with this “template” on my website “Project Gallery

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