Family Game Night DIY Mini Storage Box

January 25, 20252 Comments

Family Game Night

The people in my family love to play games.

When we get the whole big group together for a Family Dinner,

someone usually brings out the dice.

Everyone crowds around the table, and we play a game or two.

Dice is one of their favorite games because even young kids can play along.

(that is until they get bored and leave)

For fun, I made a small box just the right size for holding

a deck of cards and a set of dice.

Inside the box, there is enough space to add a small pencil

and paper for keeping score.

To Make the Box:

Two pieces of 6″ x 13″ Matboard* are needed to make the box.
Cover both sides of the mat board using scrapbook paper from
Echo Park Family 12″ x 12″ Scrapbook Collection*. I used an Xyron Creative Station* to put adhesive on the back of the paper before sticking it onto the mat board. The Xyron Creative Station* adds a complete layer of adhesive to the paper so that you get great adhesion.
I die-cut two of all the pieces of the box using a Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine* and the Sizzix #665982 XL Skinny Mini Book Box Die.

Gently fold the scored edges and tabs of the mat board.
Adhere the box together using 3/8″ Scor-Tape*.
If the white core of the mat board bothers you, go around the edges of the mat board with a brown marker to hide the white core.

*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!

I added the word “Memories to the spine of the box.

Isn’t making memories what it’s all about?

I used a strip of faux leather paper, and a simple snap to

hold the box closed when not in use.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

The Puppy Love Album is another project that I made

using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die*.

You can see more here.

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

3D Snowflake Christmas Trees

December 6, 2024December 6, 20242 Comments

3D Silver Snowflake Christmas Tree

How to make 3D Snowflake Christmas Trees.

One of my favorite new Christmas Dies this year is the

3D Snowflake Christmas Tree Die* from Sizzix.

The trees are so easy to make, and you can make a variety of trees

by removing or adding snowflakes.

3D Silver & White Snowflake Christmas Trees

I made the retro-inspired tree using Silver and Red Metallic

Cardstock with silver beads as the spacers. (It’s my favorite!)

These would look adorable on your Christmas table alongside each plate.

3D Snowflake Christmas Tree

To make the 3D Christmas Trees…

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

#662869 Sizzix Bigz Die-Snowflake Christmas Tree*
Green Cardstock* and Gold Cardstock*
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Thin Wood Stick (Walmart Craft Section for $1.27 for 50)
Small Wood Beads (Hobby Lobby)

Die-cut three sets of green snowflakes.
Die-cut four sets of gold stars and the gold base.
Fold the four gold stars and gold tree bases in half. Glue the four sides together.
Place a little dab of glue on the bottom of the stick and place it in the center of the gold base.
Add a small wood bead onto the stick and alternate beads and snowflakes.
Leaving approximately ½”, cut the excess stick off the top of the tree.
Add a little glue to the top of the stick and add the gold star.

3D Snowflake Christmas Trees

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Add some twine to the top of the snowflake tree and hang it as a Christmas Decoration.

Joy & Noel Christmas Cards

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Noel Christmas Card using the Tim Holtz Big Tidings Dies by Sizzix.

Spread some festive cheer this season with cards

made with the Sizzix Big Tidings Die Set by Tim Holtz*®!

This bold and fun sentiment die set comes with festive accents,

including holly, a Christmas tree, a snowflake, and a ribbon.

Joy Christmas Card

The Joy card was one of the cards we made last month

in my Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop.

They are both quick and easy card to make when you need multiples.

(I created the white snowflake background with a Snowflake Embossing Folder*.)

Holiday Stationery Gift Box How to Video

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Holiday Stationary Gift Box

The Holiday Stationery Gift Box

A Holiday “How To” video on how to make this fun and festive Stationery

Gift Box using the Sizzix XL Card Caddy die by Eileen Hull*.

I used an older Holiday Collection from Simple Stories for my Gift Box.

But the new Simple Stories Vintage Holly Jolly Collection* would also

be an adorable collection to use. That’s what I love about this project.

It’s so easy to personalize it to your style.

Here is a list of some of the products I used: (*affiliate links)

665981 Eileen Hull/Sizzix XL Card Box Die*
Little Sizzles Matboard*
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Extender Plates for the Big Shot*
Simple Stories Christmas Scrapbooking Paper & Die Cuts
Xyron Creative Station*
Score Board and Bone Folder*
5” x 8” Legal Pad*
Small Kraft Notebook*
Thin Foam Mounting Square by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*
Dap Rapid Fuse Adhesive*
Ribbon, Red and White Twine*
Pine Craft Stem, Holiday Floral Pick*
Tape Runner*

Holiday Stationary Gift Box

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.

Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop Samples & Important Update

October 12, 2024October 12, 20242 Comments

Sue's 2024 Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop Update-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com (2)

Our First Workshop Date Has Sold Out!

I’m excited to announce that we have added another date

for Sue’s 2024 Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop.

I will be doing a second Workshop on Friday, November 8th.

If there is enough interest, we are considering adding a third

workshop on the following weekend, Saturday, November 16th.

Black Holiday Door Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6828 Snowflake Christmas Tree-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6834

Red Holiday Door Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6825 Holiday Necklace-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6865

Cardinal Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6863 Embossed Snowflake Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6845

Here is a sampling of some of the projects we will be making.

Class Description:

Looking for a jumpstart to the holiday season? Sue is hosting a Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop! Join with other paper crafters for a fun afternoon of creating together. In the workshop, we will be making 6-8 Christmas Cards, a 3D Snowflake Christmas Tree Decoration, and a quick and easy Holiday Necklace. Come and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, before the busy hustle and bustle of the holidays.

Cost is only $30

Call Tremont Gallery to Sign Up: 309-925-4438 (Store Open Wednesday-Friday)

(Leave them a message, and they will get back to you.)

For more information you can email me at suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com

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!

Mr. One-derful’s First Birthday Card

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024Leave a comment

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

Milo’s First Birthday Card

My husband and I recently got invited to my nephew Milo’s First Birthday Soiree.

It’s not every day that you get invited to a Fancy Party for a one-year-old.

So, when that happens, you need to make a “fancy card”.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine and simple fonts to design the card.
I cut out the words for the outside of the card using StyleTechCraft Gold Metallic vinyl. I cut the large number one using StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl.

Materials:

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

To transfer the large number one onto the gold number one, (which is slightly larger) I used StyleTechCraft transfer tape.
Place transfer paper over the vinyl and rub with a vinyl scraper tool to help the vinyl cling to the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
Center the vinyl onto the cardstock and again rub over the vinyl to transfer.
Remove the transfer tape.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

To make the layered number one stand out, I added thin foam mounting squares to the back.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

Add the gold chrome words “Mr. One’derful” to the front of the number one with transfer tape.
Place the number one onto the front of a simple white card with a gold layer. I added Milo’s name for fun.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

The Party was an auspicious event that included

displays of the guest of honor’s fabulous art pieces,

a caricature artist, hors d’oeuvres, and live music.

Formal attire was strongly encouraged, so,

my husband wore a jacket, and I wore a black dress with pearls.

“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.

Mini Chest of Drawers for Little Essentials

September 17, 20241 Comment

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

“Eileen Hull’s Top-Drawer Challenge”

This month, the Eileen Hull Design Team was challenged to make

something using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die designed by Eileen*.

I LOVE MAKING MINIATURES!

So, true to my “miniature-loving” self, I made a Mini Chest of Drawers

for the Little Essentials that I have sitting on my desk.

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.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

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

To make the Mini Chest of Drawers…

Die-cut the boxes using the Stacking Drawer Die*, Sizzix Mat Board*, and the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*. (FYI…you will need a Sizzix Extender Plate* with this die.)

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I painted the Mat Board* and small wood cubes with Apple Barrel Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint* before I assembled the box.
Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using Scor-Tape*.
FYI…Place the drawer bottom inside drawer so that the drawer slides more easily. (You can also rub a piece of clear wax on the bottom of the drawer.)
Adhere the two boxes together.
Retouch the paint if necessary.

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I measured and cut side and top pieces for my dresser using Mat Board*.
I painted the Mat Board* black and cut smaller pieces of woodgrain scrapbook paper to adhere to the Mat Board*.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

One trick I like to use is to color the edge of the paper with a dark gray marker to hide the white core of the paper.
Cut the back off the decorative brads and glue them to the front of the drawers.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I cut an extra layer of mat board for the top of the dresser for added dimension.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

If you have a little girl in your life,

the mini dresser would be great for little barrettes or even Barbie shoes.

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Bait & Tackle Gift Box

August 23, 2024August 23, 20241 Comment

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

DIY Bait & Tackle Gift Box.

Create a miniature tackle box gift box for the Fisherman in your life.

The Bait and Tackle Gift Box is a clever little box made using the

Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Directions:

Die-cut the pieces to make the treasure box using the Sizzix Treasure Box Die* and Sizzix Mat Board*. You will need to cut two of everything.
I wanted this box to be shorter so that the dimensions looked more like a tackle box. I adapted the box by cutting 1″ off the top of the die-cut sides before adhering it together. (If I were to make this box again, I would probably cut an extra 1/2″ off.)
Use Scor-Tape* on the scored tabs and assemble the box lid and bottom.
I wanted my box to have fewer seams, so I applied Embossing Paste* with a Palette Knife* over the edges of the box and smoothed it. Allow the embossing paste to dry before painting.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

#663634 Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*
#666497 Sizzix Mini Book Die* (used to make handle)
Sizzix Mat Board*
Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
Sizzix Extender Plates for the Big Shot*
Scor-Tape*
White Embossing Paste*
Palette Knife*
Mod Podge Satin Sealer*
Plaid Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint: English Ivy Green* and Ivory*
Brass Hinges*
1/16″ Hole Punch*
Wire and Mini Brads*
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink*
Ink Blending Tool*

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Paint the bottom of the box with English Ivy Green Acrylic Paint*.
Paint the lid of the box with Ivory Acrylic Paint*.
Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer*to give the box a smooth finish.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

I attached the lid to the box with two small brass hinges* that I distressed with black paint.
I used small black mini brads to attach the hinges instead of screws.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

To give the box an aged look, I rubbed Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink* along the edges of the box and lid.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

I die-cut the “label” using the Sizzix Mini Book Die* to create the handle for the box.
The handle is made from faux leather paper. (leather would be good also)
Attach the handle to the box using black mini brads.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Fill the Bait & Tackle Box with Fishing Lures, Gift Cards, and Gummy Worms

and give to your favorite fisherman.

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.

Sizzix End of Summer Mega Sale

August 15, 2024August 19, 20242 Comments

I was placing an order on Sizzix.com and stumbled across their

End of Summer Mega Sale. Of course, I quickly added to my order.

Hurry, this sale won’t last long.

Click here for my affiliate link* to the sale.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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