Season's greetings

Here is wishing one and all a wonderful blessed Christmas! 

More framed cards

Like any thing new once tried and the process refined things become easy, here are two different size framed cards. The size is smaller than that of my previous post.

So here is hoping to give you an inspiration.

Framed card

I was so inspired by my beautiful packaging in my earlier post. I've seen the idea in Pinterest and decided this will be my theme for month of January. 

This  idea gives  the card a  special edge compared to the other beautiful cards I've made before. The design also provides lots of potential if you can visualise how it can be used for gift packaging as well.

I'm so delighted with the outcome and I'm sure this will be a keeper card.

Another packaging to personalise that present

The previous blog showed you how packaging your present in a box with window and flowers can make that gift look so impressive. If you like the present to be totally a surprise then here is another of presenting your gift. 

Make a bag to fit the present, this one is a hand lotion so the top part is wider that the tube cap. Keep the base of the bag to fit the tube cap diameter (square base bag) but when you seal the bag instead of making it look like a actual bag shape fold in a triangular piece on both sides to give the flat top and to fit the wide end of the lotion tube. This can sometimes be frustrating to pack but using a bag idea to package products that come in tubes is not going to be challenge anymore. 

Once you have done it, you'll love this idea of packaging.

Make your present very special by giving it your special creative touch.

Packaging for a present

It's the time of the year that we all like to give people we love something special. It might not be the most expensive thing to give but the satisfaction you get in the process of choosing what to give and how to present it the most exquisite way is just heart warming experience.

I always like to think that the people I touch this time of the year will appreciate all the thoughts put into what they receive. 

Take into account that most people you give something at Christmas are likely to already have everything they want, the thought of giving will always give someone a smile. It is not how much you bought the present for but it is how you can bring someone a smile and how they appreciate your thoughtfulness .

So how can you make something little look so impressive. The way you package something is the secret. 

For all your lovely lady friends, Mums, daughters, nieces and grandmothers this is a simple way to give their present a special touch.

So here we go, match the flowers with the product colour and it just finishes off your present.

Card in a box from my home to yours

I was in the middle of making treat boxes for colleagues when I thought of making a special card to a very special supportive colleague . I had to keep in mind that NZ is full of pines and so i have to use festival of trees stamp. It has to feel the special Christmas theme so have to put tree trimmings to it.

So what do you think?

Thank you goodies!

I've been busy lately with end of year tidy up at work. So I haven't been able to design or make a card to date. But since it's the last day at work tomorrow I just have to make these thank you treats for my colleagues.

These were fun to make .

Notepad in blue

It has been fun making various easel card of different sizes. The idea of making an easel card as a notepad folder has been inspired by the concept of having a table placement card using easel design and as a party token as one,  pretty much was the guide brief 

So here we go.

Thank you notepad

 I have made this thank you notepad as a thank you token for someone who made an order through a card making demo at work. It is based on an easel card design and covered the biro with the background panel paper.

I'm very happy how this turned out.

Saturday Golf Ladies Christmas Dinner

This is always a must for me to attend. I get to share some of my little quick creations with the ladies. Tonight's creation were the sweet treat boxes. They just look cool around the advent candle on the coffee table. 

These was a take home goodies for my golfing ladies.

Easel card design for table card placement

The inspiration came after the workshop today. Someone is considering of having a souvenir gave away and at the same time something that can be used at a celebration. The label can obviously be changed as desired but this is a design that I thought is a winner. 

So this can also be labeled for the party it's intended. 

My signature calling card

I have been working on a design of a calling card that will be nice to leave to someone who hosts a party or worshop for me. I want something that will stand out and that it can be left on a table and someone will be curious to pick it up and read my name. This process had taken me a number of trials with the size and how to make one was the challenge in designing the card.  I wanted something with the punched out flower to give the 3D effect but I also want it to be collapsible so it can be easy to store and/or put in an envelop.  So a collapsible cuboid with flower on it was created. I love the versatility of flower shop and heart punch for making leaves and the size of the flower was a big factor in deciding how many flower should be attached. I wanted it to look full but keeping in mind that too many flowers will restrict the cube to be collapsible.

I have definitely enjoyed the process as I went through series of making collapsible cube and just couldn't get the right combination of dimensions until I finally hit the jackpot. 

So here it is , my very own 3D calling card. 

Birthday cards for two

Two birthdays this week......, and we can't make it for the combined dinner celebration.

I'm pretty sure the celebrants will still enjoy our presence through this card.

I have been playing around with easel card design and square base easel is just stunning. It's full of versatility to allow someone's creativity to run wild. 

I just love how the square base easel card had turned out.

 

Equally stunning is the other easel card.

My next challenge is to use the standard size card 6.5" x 4.5" into an easel card without making a new dimension for an envelop. I will keep you all posted.

Christmas sweet boxes

Christmas functions are lined up now and social calendar is getting full. So it's time to share to others what could be the only sweet way of saying thanks for the year it has been. 

So here are cute sweet boxes that I sure will go down pretty well.

Sunshine inspiration

It's a windy and very bleak day and what should come to mind for inspiration? Yes you guessed it , the big bright sun. It is something you can have in days like this, the image of a bright sunny day. What a fitting scene that is always breathtaking. So here is the sunny card for a windy, dismal day like this.

Thank you bookmark

I made this bookmark as a token for someone who ordered online. I wanted the thank you token to last longer and inspire this someone to create more and share her ideas to others. The owl builder punch gave the inspiration for this bookmark.

Christmas Pudding made from the Stampin' Up! UK Curvy Keepsake Box Die

Stampin Up Curvy Keepsake Pumpkin Boxes

Screen card

This is a very realistic impression of the pine tree, if you love real tree for your Christmas tree then this is the card for you.

The base of the card measures 6" x 12" scored at 3" apart to get the four panels. I'm using the SU ornamental pine stamp set.

Most inspiring exploding box

BSpecial occasions deserve a very special card. Planning and making the design can be the most important factor but once done it simply is astonishing to watch.

     

Time to relax

Taking a time off from my golf doesn't happen a lot. If time allows then it is a bonus to appreciate. 

So here I go.... Thinking of nature and how cool is this creation .... My smiling frog for a 5 year old birthday boy.

Say thanks through wine tags

At times when we all feel rushed and time is not enough, saying thanks to someone by giving a simple gift of a bottle of wine is all you need. Stress no more as wine tag is easy as counting 1, 2 ,3...

Card in a box

A card that is so elegant and looks so pretty is what you get from a card in a box. Make it to suit all occasions. 

Easel card for now

I have designed this easel card as inspired from someone's case at Stampinup connection website. The idea of having a card free standing to be admired and shown to everybody is a great way to express ones gratefulness. 

Lovely as a tree

The shape of a pine tree provides an inspiration to create a card that res emblems  a panoramic view of trees reflecting on a lake with the beautiful blue sky.