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Mini Steamer Trunk and more…

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Mini Steamer Trunk

The Mini Steamer Trunk

I have been fascinated with old vintage things for a long time.

Just look around my house.
You will find vintage items sprinkled in every room.

Some items have a good story or are family keepsakes.
The others are there because they make me happy

So… When Sizzix and Eileen Hull re-released the Treasure Box Die*

and the Stacking Drawer Die*, I decided to make a Miniature Steamer Trunk.   

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links.  If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog.  Thanks for your support!

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A little Inspiration…

Sometimes, I get lucky, and I get a vision of how I want a project to turn out.

The mini steamer trunk was one of those projects.

I found an image online for my inspiration.

(I’m so happy with the way it turned out.)

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The base of the Steamer Trunk was die-cut using a black textured mat board.

I painted the trunk with a mix of browns, and black acrylic to give it a woodgrain look.

To make it look like a steamer trunk, I glued thin strips of black mat board

to the top and sides of the trunk.

To give it a shine I painted the trunk with Mod Podge Satin Sealer*.

The Treasure Box* measures 3 1/4” x 5 1/4” x 4”.

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I painted three Stacking Drawers* the same as the base of the trunk.

I added decorative scrapbook paper on the front of the drawers and

the inside of the lid.  I think it looks like old wallpaper.

The Steamer trunk is one of the projects I made for the Eileen Hull and Sizzix June Release Party. 

(see below for more information)

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

A Little Gift Box using the Stacking Drawer Die*

The Stacking Drawers* also make a perfect little gift box.

I will have a tutorial on how I made this little gift box later this month.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Summer Blooms Mini Album

Summer Blooms Mini Album was made using Eileen’s Notebook Die*.

Click here for the Summer Blooms Mini Album Tutorial

Floral Lattice Card

The Floral Lattice Card was made using the

NEW Painterly Blooms & Background Thinlet Dies from Eileen Hull*.

I inked the background of the card using dye inks on watercolor paper.

I spritzed the paper with a mini mister* to give the background a mottled effect.

I used a palette knife* to spread white embossing paste* over the lattice stencil

from the Watercolour Flowers & Lattice Layered Stencils Set*.

FYI…The Watercolour Florals & Lattice stencil set* was inspired by a watercolor picture that Eileen painted.

The set included 4 stencils.  Three stencil layers give dimension and the fourth layer, a versatile lattice design, that can be used to create a plaid pattern!

Eileen Hull and Sizzix June Release Party

For more great projects from Eileen Hull’s Design Teams, we’re having a Blog Hop with tons of awesome inspiration.  Click here for Eileen’s Blog.

We hope you will watch our release party on June 4th at noon Eastern to see lots of samples and alternate ideas for ways to use these dies. There will be a GIVEAWAY!!!

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own. 

Summer Blooms Mini Album

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Summer Bloom Mini Album

How to make a Summer Blooms Mini Album…

I love Summer Blooms and fell in love with the new Bloom Collection*

from Echo Park as soon as I saw it.

Using the Sizzix Notebook Die by Eileen Hull* and the Bloom Collection*,

I made this cute little pocket-sized mini album.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Materials Used:    (*affiliate links)

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Summer Bloom Mini Album

Directions:

  • Cut two 6″ x 8-1/2″pieces of decorative scrapbook paper for the front and inside of the cover.
  • Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine.  As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
  • Easy to use and it doesn’t need any electricity.
  • I like using the Xyron Creative Station* when making mini books because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

Summer Bloom Mini Album

  • Cut a piece of mat board 6″ x 8-1/2″.
  • Adhere the decorative paper on each side of the mat board.
  • Lay the covered mat board over the notebook die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
  • Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* and run the die through the machine.  The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

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  • The notebook die creases the center of mat board as it goes through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* making it easy to fold the cover for your mini album.

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  • Cut a 2 1/4″ x 5″ strip of decorative paper to use for the spine and run it through the Xyron Creative Station*.  Adhere the strip to the spine of the book.
  • Cut 5 cardstock pages using the notebook die.
  • Crease the cardstock on the center score lines.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

  • Wrap the twine around the inside creases and around the outside of the book cover to secure the pages.
  • FYI…I wanted this Mini Album to be all about the pictures, so I kept the pages white. There are no fancy embellishments or special pages inside this album.

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  • After I had all my pages together, I tied the pieces of twine together in one knot on the spine and added a small metal heart charm.   I placed a small floral sticker from the Bloom Collection* to the center of the heart.
  • As an afterthought, after I took the above pictures, I added Sizzix Effects™ Liquid Gloss* over the heart. The Liquid Gloss gives the heart a clear domed look and will seal in the sticker.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

  • Decorate the front of the album with Stickers from the Bloom Collection*.
  • For added dimension, place the sticker on a small piece of matboard.

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own. 

Spring Quilt Cards

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Spring Quilt Cards

Spring Quilt Cards made with Eileen Hull’s Faux Postage Die from Sizzix.

Over the weekend, I decided to make a couple of floral Spring cards using the New Faux Postage Die from Eileen Hull*.

I know the dies are perfect for making little faux postage stamps.

But, I like to think of the pieces like a quilt.

It’s all good no matter how you use the die.

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own. 

Spring Quilt Cards

Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

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Spring Quilt Cards

The Thank You Card reminds me a sweet floral quilt for a little girl’s bed.

It really is easy to find coordinating paper when using a paper pad.

I cut out flowers from one of the large floral-patterned papers.

To make them dimensional, I added Thin 3D Foam Squares*

underneath the flowers.

Spring Quilt Cards

Would you believe the paper for the Enjoy Card was from the same floral paper pad.

I die-cut the black floral paper using the faux postage die.

I used one small section from the die-cut paper to create my card.

I again “fussy cut” a few flowers to put on the front of the card.

After adding several layers, my card measured 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″,

the perfect size for putting into a A2 envelope*.

Simple Embossed Greeting Cards

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Embossed Greeting Cards

Simple but Extraordinary Embossed Greeting Cards.

If you haven’t noticed, I love making cards.

Even though I’m mainly a “Clean and Simple” cardmaker,

I do enjoy adding a little texture from time to time.

Texture adds dimension.

And there’s no better way to add texture than to use an Sizzix Embossing Folder by Eileen Hull.

Embossed Greeting Cards

Embossed Birthday Card

Eileen’s New 3D Tablecloth Embossing Folder* creates an elegant textured background

for this Simple Birthday Card.  The words “Happy Birthday were die-cut using

Eileen’s New Alphanumeric Die* and Ultra Metallic Gold Adhesive Craft Vinyl* 

from StyleTechCraft.

Embossed Greeting Cards

Materials Used:   (*affiliate links)

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Embossed Greeting Cards

For this simple Birthday Card, I used the Woven Leather Embossing Folder*.

  • To use an embossing folder, place a piece of paper inside the folder.
  • Place the embossing folder into the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*.  You’ll need to adjust the layers on the plate for the thickness of the folder.  Crank the handle to run the embossing folder through the machine.
  • Open the folder for a beautifully embossed piece of paper.

Materials Used:   (*affiliate links)

Embossed Greeting Cards

I got my Sewing Machine* out for the next two cards.

I’ve wanted to make a quilt card for a while.

A quilt card is a great way to use up small scraps of paper.

Materials Used on the Quilt Cards:  (*affiliate links)

Embossed Greeting Cards

Quilt Card Directions:

  • I put my paper through a Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker* to make the paper into sticker paper.
  • Cut them into 1″ squares.  I laid the squares out first to play with the quilt pattern.
  • To make a 4″ square quilt, cut a 4″ base to lay the squares on.
  • Stick the squares onto the base and trim if necessary to even up the edges.
  • Sew in between the squares using a sewing machine.
  • Adhere the quilt onto paper layers and a 5″ x 5″ card.

Embossed Greeting Cards

This pink quilt card is one of my new favorites. 

It reminds me of an old quilt I used to have on my bed.

It’s soft, sweet, and feminine.

It makes me want to curl up with a good book on a lazy day.

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own. 

I Love You more than Donuts.

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I Love You More than Donuts Card

“I Love You More than Donuts” Valentine’s Day Card.

As I mentioned in my last post, my husband and I aren’t that gushy romantic couple.

This card is the Valentine’s Day card that I made for him.

I Love You More than Donuts Card

He really is a sweetie…

In the early years of our marriage, my husband would buy me a donut every weekend morning.

It was one of the sweet little things he would do for me.

That lasted until I told him I couldn’t eat another donut. (I know, I’m an ungrateful wife.)

But recently, my husband has been on a donut kick again.

And sometimes, if I ask nicely, he’ll buy one for me.

So technically, this should have been his Valentine’s card to me. (I hope!)

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!

I Love You More than Donuts Card

Here’s What I Used to make the Donuts Valentine’s Card:  (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

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Quick and Easy Stenciled Card

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Quick & Easy Stenciled Card

How to make a Quick and Easy Stenciled Card. 

Just Add Ink!

Quick & Easy Stenciled Card

Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links.  If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog.  Thanks for your support!

Directions:

  • Place the stencil over the cardstock.  Place a piece of removable tape on the corners to keep the stencil from moving.
  • Rub the ink blending tool over the ink pad.  Rub on a piece of extra paper to smooth out the ink before using it on the stencil.
  • Gently rub over the stencil with the ink blending tool.  I started in the middle and worked my way out towards the edges.

Quick & Easy Stenciled Card

  • Remove the stencil to reveal the design.
  • I forgot to remove the removable tape used to hold the stencil down.   So, I have tape lines.  Mistakes lead to opportunities.  Making the most of it, I cut the stenciled design down to size.

Quick & Easy Stenciled Card

  • I adhered the stenciled design onto a 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ piece of light gray cardstock and onto a 5″ x      5″ card.
  • I added a small greeting on the bottom right of the card.
  • To finish the card, I tied a sheer cream ribbon on the top of the card.

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement*.  I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own. 

Sending Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

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Sending Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

Everyone can use a little Sunshine on a cloudy day.

This simple card is made with stamps and dies from The Maker’s Movement.

The card uses a little subtle play with different patterns.

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement.  I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own. 

Sending Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

Materials Used:       (*affiliate links)

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Sending Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

  • I die-cut pieces using the Stacking Flowers Die out of yellow patterned paper from the Cloudy Day paper pad.
  • The flower was assembled using 3D Thin Foam Squares*.

Sending Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

  • I used the “Hello Sunshine Stamp & Die Set” for the sunshine layers on the bottom of the card.
  • I also used the “Hello Sunshine Stamp & Die Set for the small banner with the stamped words “sending you”.
  • My favorite tip for die-cutting small or thin pieces is to add a layer of adhesive using a Xyron Creative Station®* before die-cutting.

Sending Sunshine on a Cloudy Day.

This card was fast and easy to assemble and is sure to brighten up anyone’s day.

The Maker’s Movement 2022 Design Team

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Maker's Movement 2022 Design Team Announcement

The Maker's Movement 2022 Design Team

Meet the New Maker’s Movement 2022 Design Team… 

I am so happy to be able to continue working with The Maker’s Movement* as their New Design Team Coordinator.  They are one of my favorite companies.  And they have so many cute stamps and dies.

So… If you love looking at great papercraft inspiration, be sure to check out these awesome designers on Instagram.  (click on each designer’s name)

The Maker’s Movement 2022 Design Team

Card Making with StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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Card Making with StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Cardmaking with Vinyl…

Did you know that the same vinyl you use to embellish everyday items

around your home can be used to create beautiful cards?

StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl makes it easy to create cards with intricate and delicate designs.

Use it with your Cricut or Cameo electronic cutters and even with steel rule dies.

The possibilities are endless!

Card Making with StyleTechCraft Vinyl

This month the StyleTechCraft Design Team was asked to use Polished Metal Vinyl

to create a project.  In the past several years, I’ve added StyleTechCraft vinyl

to almost every imaginable surface around my house.

I have used it on plates, glasses, coffee cups, vases, metal, wood and more.

But I often forget to use it to create cards.

Card Making with StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Materials Used:

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Card Making with StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Card Details:

Card Making with StyleTechCraft Vinyl

After making the birthday card, I thought the silver was so light and delicate that

it would make a perfect Congratulations card. Perfect for a wedding or anniversary.

“This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas.  The views and opinions are my own.

Heart Cards for All Occasions

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Heart Cards for All Occasions

If you like making cards with hearts…

there’s no reason to stop just because Valentine’s Day’s over.

You can make heart cards any time of the year.

Maker's Movement Striped Heart Die

I used the New Striped Heart Die* from The Maker’s Movement with several of

their older dies to create several Heart Cards for use with several of life’s celebrations.

Hearts and Love are great anytime.

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Heart Cards for All Occasions

Pink Heart Card

  • I played with different patterns in the same pink hues to make these simple heart cards.
  • I adhered the paper onto white cardstock using my Xyron Creative Station* to make a double layer before die-cutting the heart.  It gives the “heart” a little dimension without being too much.

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Heart Cards for All Occasions

Rainbow Heart Card

  • I used cardstock in several muted colors of the rainbow to create this card. Instead of spacing the stripes apart, I butted them close to each other.
  • I used the daisy and leaf dies from the You’re my Jam Stamp & Die Set* to make the flower on the top of the heart.
  • I made the Frame using the Nested Stitched Rectangles Die Set*.

Heart Cards for All Occasions

Baby Heart Tag Card

  • Monochromatic shades of pale blue make this sweet baby heart.
  • I used the Large Nested Tag Die Set* to create the tag.
  • I trimmed down the bottom edge using the Borders 1 Die Set*.
  • I cut the word B-A-B-Y out of white cardstock using the Alphabet Die Set*.

Heart Cards for All Occasions

Gold Heart Card

  • Perfect to use as a Birthday, Anniversary, or Wedding Card.
  • I used a shimmery gold cardstock to create an elegant-looking heart.
  • The red rose on the top of the heart was made using the spiral flower die from the In Full Bloom Stamp & Die Set.
  • After I die-cut the spiral flower, I gently molded the cardstock using a molding mat* and a large ball stylus*. I used pointed-reverse tweezers* to wind the flower and curl the leaves.
  • Stamp the word “Congratulations” from the Welcome Home Stamp & Die Set onto white cardstock and die-cut a banner using the banner die from the Message in a Bottle Stamp & Die Set.