Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - Anything But a Card / Stamping With Melva

Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop - Anything But a Card

Thursday, 13 April 2023

Time for the Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop. We are a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators around the world who participate each month to share projects we are working on. Our theme this month is "Anything But a Card". I've created a fun box using the Stampin' Up! Country Bouquet Bundle.

My plan was to make 22 of these boxes to use to give decorated cookies (my new found hobby) to friends. I've now decided to make tags instead for the cookie, but love how this box turned out and had to share!

Instructions - check the template below for scoring and cutting information

Cut Mint Macaron cardstock 5 1/2" x 10".
Score at 1" and 4 1/2" along 5 1/2" side.
Score at 1", 4 1/2", 5 1/2" and 9" along 10" side
Fold and burnish all score lines using Bone Folder
Cut on scoreline from edge to 1" scoreline at 1" and 4 1/2" on 5 1/2" end. Repeat on other end
Cut on scoreline from edge to 1" scoreline at 4 1/2" and 5 1/2" on 10" side. Repeat on other end
Cut a small notch on both sides of cuts on the 10" sides to remove some of the bulk.
Fold flaps inwards on top of box and adhere to the front edge.
Repeat on bottom of box.
Fold the box together.
Cut DSP 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" and adhere to the bottom of the box
Cut Mint Macaron cardstock 1 1/2" x 11"
Cut DSP 1 1/4" x 11"
Adhere DSP to Mint Macaron
Wrap gently around box with seam at front and adhere ends together. Trim off excess
Wrap twine around palm of hand 2-3 times. Remove and pinch together
Adhere to belly band
Stamp 2 large and 2 small hearts - in Sweet Sorbet ink and Petal Pink ink.
Punch out the hearts
Adhere to the belly band using Dimensionals
Stamp 2 sets of leaves using Mint Macaron ink on Basic White cardstock
Punch out
Adhere to card base using Glue Dots
Adhere embelllishments.

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel!

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the Projects in our Blog Hop!

I hope you have been inspired!

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Here's my card that is included in the tutorial.

Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail. Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature. You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive 1/2 package of Designer Series Paper, package of Embellishments and a roll of ribbon or embossing folder. Cost is $45 In Person (or local pick up) and $50 mailed.

You can join my club monthly. If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm. Space will be limited to 3 people per class and masks will be mandatory (as well as any other requirements announced by the Provincial Health Officer).

Registration is now open for the May Club featuring Countryside Inn from the 2023-2024 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. Registration closes May 14.

Your Creativity Awaits

The May Kit features Circle Sayings from the Stampin' Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue.

Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (2 cards of 4 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $56 local pick up.

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!

Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create. The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.

Featured stamp set - Circle Sayings

6 Cards (all different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team

Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards

Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

Cost

Shipped: $60 monthly

Porch Pick-up: $56 monthly

Add on $31 for the 2 3/8" punch

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month

Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)