For this weeks challenge I wanted to do something fun with the Simply Sentimental Stamps. I created Valentines Day treat bags. Each bag is large enough for a few little treats.
Boxer Supplies: Red and Black buttons. Black Gingham Paper, Hearts on Pink paper, pink diagnal stripes paper, Bee Mine, XOXO, Love bug, love postage and Valentines Day stamps from the simply sentimetal line.
Other: Treat bags, 2" scallop punch, 1/2" circle punch & craft string
~Becky
With just a few more wrapping days until the big day, I am in gift wrap mode. I have been wrapping gifts for a better part of the day. These little boxes are perfect for wrapping small gifts, like jewelery, or money.
Boxer Supplies: Peppermints, small red polka dot and large red polka dot paper
Other: Cardstock, bakers twine, oval scallop punch, star punch
~Becky
This Christmas I wanted to do something a little special for my gift cards. I created a gift card wallet. I cut my scrapbook paper to 4"x10", save your sraps the 2" by 4" can be used as the pocket for your wallet. I sewed in a pocket and embelished.
Boxer Supplies: Green Gingham, snowflakes on white, snowflakes on blue and peppermints paper, I also used a large metal rimmed tag.
Other: Baker's twine, scallop punch and a star punch. The Christmas embellishments were created by me.
~Becky
I have made a lot of calendars, but never a perpetual calendar, so this calendar intrigued me. I decided to do it entirely without photos, just capturing the feel of each month with papers, stamps, stickers, or embellishments. I am really enjoying this so far and look forward to just letting my mind go where it will. I will try to feature at least one page each month, so follow along and have some fun with me. Let your imagination run wild.
Tina
Materials used:
Perpetual Calendar,Blue Dots,Blue Argyle,Snowflakes on White, and Snowflakes on Blue papers.Winter Stamp Set, Bright blue 5/8 " rick rack, and Midnight blue bradss. Other materials: ink and glitter glue.
Supplies: Just Hatched Boxer Calendar Papers, Purple Grosgrain ribbon;
Supplies:Just Hatched Boxer Calendar Papers, Yellow Grosgrain ribbon; Lilac dot paper;
Happy Easter everyone!
Di
As one month ends, and another begins I look forward to sharing my calendar pages for 2009 during the year! Boxer has so many blank calendars for you to customize. Last year I primarily used the 8x8, this year I'm focusing on the half page and the 6x6. The half page is for my office, and the smaller 6x6 works great on the fridge!
Today I'm going to share my half calendar January 2009 page. Here in California it's our snow season, which means SNOWBOARDING! We went already in December when we got the first decent storm of the season but things should be REALLY good in January! This layout features a photo of me snowboarding on my Birthday a couple of weeks ago! One of the rare occasions I was standing upright! lol!
Supplies: Half Page Calendar; Calendar stickers; Papers: snowflakes on blue; snowflakes on white; blue dots; contemporary holiday words paper; Midnight blue mini brads; 1/4" White rick rack; Happy Holidays Transparency;
I used my trimmer to trim off strips from the papers then just adhered randomly to form the background. Add cardstock, photo and a bunch of embellishments for a cool snow themed page!
Happy New Year!
Di
Since I just posted a simple Stitchin' Ruler card, I thought I'd also share a more involved project using the ruler to make a template of two nested squares with woven embroidery thread to make a photo frame. It takes a little time, but it's not difficult once you see how it's done. I originally did this project by making my square template on the computer, but the stitchin' ruler is WAY easier. Live and learn, LOL.
It starts like this, using the ruler to make a large outer square of holes, then a smaller inner square of holes. The only requirement of the inner square is that it needs to line up with the holes on the outer square and be centered inside the outer square. The bigger space between the squares you make, the more weaving you're going to have to do. Smaller space = less work.
The next step is to stitch parallel diagonals of embroidery thread. Start at the top left outer corner and stitch through the top left inner corner. Then just keep stitching long diagonal stitches. As long as you don't skip any holes, you'll end up with your squares filled with a bunch of diagonal stitches, perfectly parallel.
For the last step, you'll make a set of stitches in the opposite diagonal direction. You could just stitch right over the top of the first set of stitches for a fast finish. I wanted a little more texture, so I wove my thread over and under each of the existing stitches. The project appeared in Creative TECHniques Winter, 2007 with the accompanying cards.
Nancy K
It's never too early to start working on Christmas presents. I love to make things for the friends and family that appreciate a homemade gift. My neighbor, who is also a scrapper and dog lover, will love this tin made especially for her pup. Closer to the holiday, I'll fill it with doggie biscuits straight from my oven.
Enjoy!
Miranda
In this submission:
Black Dot--Boxer Basics, Large Black Dot Paper, Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Black Paw--White 3/8" Satin--Bulk Ribbon, Fish Lovers Mega Alphabet Stickers, Dog Talk 12 x 12 Paper, Dog Limited Edition Stamp Set, Nickel 1/8" Metal Beaded Chain, Metal Rim Tags 1-7/8"
Our 6" Wood Clothespin was a product that we added to our line about 6 months ago. It's been a HUGE hit with stores, especially when it's incorporated into a class or demo. They are a fun, cute, and fast project, that even the kids can get involved in! Our design team has created several different ones as ideas for holiday giving, but not all of them have a holiday theme. Check these out!
Becky used new Fall Stripe Paper and Orange and Brown Buttons to create this mini-page holder! The clips can be stood up on either end, so this is a creative way to show off a few photos.
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Chrys created this Joy clip, using the two new calendar papers (peppermints--on the clip, and cut out the Gingerbread men from said paper). She painted the sides of her clip red with acrylic paint. Letters for "JOY" are Boxer's Dog Mega Alphabet stickers.
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Di painted her clip white, and added our small Black & White dot paper, White Grosgrain Ribbon, and White Buttons. She used one of the embellishment squares from the Scrapbooking Transparency paired with a Black Plastic Slide Mount, and added it to her clip.
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Judith created this clip for the puppy she loves the most! She used the new Green Houndstooth and Black & White dot papers, Black & White Bone Ribbon, Dog Charms, and Fish Lovers Alphabet Stickers for this clip.
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Kim created this adorable clip, that is a great gift for a girlfriend! Kim paired the Orange Houndstooth (flower Petals) with the Orange & Green Stripe Papers (main paper on the clip), with Orange and Bright Green Buttons. She added the "To Do" text in the Fish Lovers Alphabet Stickers, but mentioned that it could be any text there!
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Laura created this clothespin specifically as a refrigerator magnet for an in-store event here locally. She stamped on the unfinished clothespin:
Butterfly & Flowers: Butterfly Garden Stamp Set
"2007": Numbers from the Start Your Engines Stamp Set
Then she used the Rectangle CD Papers to create a page for each season. The pages are held together with Flip Flop Fasteners, Boxer's clear, self adhesive hinges. Here is more info on the individual pages:
Winter: Uses "Winter" and Snowflake Stamp from the Winter Stamp Set. Paper: Blue Gingham
Spring: Uses "Spring" and two-step Tulip Stamp (meaning the stem/leaves are one stamp, flower bud is a second stamp) from the Spring Stamp Set. Paper: Pink Stripes
Summer: Uses "Summer" and the Flip Flops stamp from the Summer Stamp Set. Paper: Blue & Green Plaid.
Fall: Uses "Fall" and the Maple Leaf Stamp from the Fall Stamp Set. Paper: Orange Argyle
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Melissa created this clothespin as a recipe card holder. She used the Gingerbread men paper, Red Grosgrain Ribbon and Dog Alphabet Stickers to create this quick gift. She said when she was creating it, it was while she was getting recipes ready for a cookie exchange. She created one for herself, and then one for the hostess of the event. What a nice gift!
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Shannon B created this clip, to showcase art projects by her children. She painted the clip a bright green, added the Primary Stripes Paper, and used the Dog Alphabet Stickers for the "Lil Artist" text. Shannon then used a bunch of different colors of the new Boxer Buttons to embellish her creation!
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Tina created this cute card holder using the Peppermints Paper (on clip) and the Gingerbread Men Paper (with men cut out). She then used Red and Hunter Green Buttons to embellish the clip. Super Fast, Super Cute, and Super easy! (Cards shown are by Laura. All papers and embellishments on the cards are by Boxer, too!)
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Tina also created this adorable pink clip, specifically to leave notes for her daughter when she gets home from school. Using a mix of papers from the Butterfly Garden line, Butterfly Garden Stickers, Horse Alphabet Stickers, and some pink paint, she's created a lovely decor item that her daughter will look forward to seeing.
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Amy created this adorable clip as a place-setting card holder for her Thanksgiving table. This project could be easily modified for any family or festive gathering, and also makes a nice take-home favor for your guest. On this clip, Amy used our Fall Leaves and Fall Stripe papers mixed with a tan cardstock, as well as Terracotta and Brown Grosgrain Ribbon.
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Other notes on these clips:
To turn your clip into a magnet, most craft stores carry magnet on a roll. For these clips, you'll want to use the 1" wide magnet, and cut the piece about 3.5" to 4" long.
All photos are click-able, and should open a larger photo for you to see the details!
Questions for our designers? Post them here in the comments, and we'll get back to you!
~~Angie
