Mitten Box

It''s Christmas in July!

Today I am sharing a Christmas Mitten Box from My Scrap Chick. 

https://myscrapchick.com/product/mitten-box-119/

MATERIALS

 Mitten Box  pattern from My Scrap Chick

Old World Winter Stack from the Paper Studio

8 inches of ivory flower trim

5 inches of .5 inch Christmas ribbon

small red gems

3 small flowers

craft glue and glue dots

6 inches of red/white twine

I used the Old World Winter Stack from the Paper Studio for my box. I enlarged the file to 11.5 inches.

 I added ivory trim to the top and bottom of the mitten band. Then a strip of Christmas ribbon was added across the middle of the band. Red gems were added around the mitten and the heart. The heart was added to the center of the mitten, then a sentiment cut from one of the papers was added to the bottom left of the heart. A twine bow was attached to the right side of the heart with a small glue dot. Two gold flowers were added to the top of the heart with large glue dots and an ivory flower was added to the center of the mitten band.

This box would be great for all those Christmas goodies.

Merry Christmas in July!

Shirley

Pinwheel Wreath

Hi! It's been awhile since I have shared a papercraft project with you. Today I am sharing this beautiful pinwheel wreath. I used Pinwheel Star from My Scrap Chick for this wreath.

https://myscrapchick.com/product/pinwheel-star-2206/

MATERIALS

14 inch green flocked Styrofoam wreath

double sided paper (I used Modern Millinery Signature Paper by COLORBOK)

1 inch  and 5/8 inch circle punches (optional)

large brad fasteners

hot glue

2 feet of 3/4 inch ribbon for a hanger (optional)

     I used a 14 inch green flocked Styrofoam wreath from my crafting stash as the base for my wreath. You can use a smaller wreath and use fewer pinwheels if you desire. If you use a plain Styrofoam wreath I would wrap the wreath with 6 feet of ribbon.

     I made approximately 50 pinwheels ranging from 5 inches, to 3.5 inches, to 2.5 inches. (A different wreath base will require a different number of pinwheels.) I used 6 different papers alternating which side faced out. I used a 1 inch circle in the center of the large and medium pinwheels and a small circle in the center of the smaller ones. (You could also use the stars from the file.) The pinwheels are secured in the centers with larger brad fasteners.

    If you want a ribbon for hanging the wreath tie it around the wreath and tie a knot. Leave about six inches, tie another knot, then tie the remaining ribbon into a bow.

 I started with the largest pinwheels, evenly spacing them and alternating their positions and patterns around the wreath. Then I added the medium sized pinwheels, ending with the smallest pinwheels to fill in any empty spaces. I nestled them close together because I didn't want a lot of the base to show.

Here it is hanging on the inside of our front door. Sorry the picture isn't very good.

It may look like this wreath is an awful lot of work, but it actually was quite quick and easy to make. Give one a try!

Thanks for stopping by.

Shirley

Heart Box with 3D Bow

 Valentines Day will be here before we know it. Today a made a Heart Shaped Box with a 3-D Bow. Bits of lace and some gems made the box extra special.

For my box I used PCD Heart Box With 3D Bow from My Scrap Chick.

MATERIALS

Box bottom: Cricut Corrugated Cardstock, yellow cardstock

Box top: DCWV Samantha Rose, flowered print

Bow: Colorbok Signature Paper, Modern Millinary, pink polka dot

Yellow/white gathered lace

Yellow gems

Tacky glue & hot glue

brad

Using Tacky Glue, construct the box bottom and lid. The bow gave me the most trouble.

Make a loop with the smallest piece and put the brad through the lined up holes. (I cut the bow from double sided cardstock.)

Take the shorter strips, loop them together as shown and slip them over the brad.

Do the same with the longer strips.

Finally add the large X shaped piece.

Carefully holding all the pieces together, slip the brad into the hole in the lid and secure.

Using hot glue, I attached the lace to the side of the box lid lining the edge of the lace up to the top of the lid. I went from the bottom to the top using two pieces of lace.

Finally, I added yellow gems along the edge of the lace, one row on the side and one row along the top of the lid.

Now I can hide all kinds of Valentine goodies inside my beautiful Heart Box.

Have a great day my crafty friends!

Shirley

Drummer Bear Box Card

Hi! I am officially starting to make my Christmas cards. Today I made this adorable "Drummer Bear Box Card" from My Scrap Chick. 

You can find the file HERE:

MATERIALS LIST

CG-Drummer Bear Box Card file from My Scrap Chick

Red glitter cardstock from AMERICAN CRAFTS

Pearlescent Paper by COLORBOK in gold and black.

Brown, tan and white cardstock by Recollections

Black Rhinestones from Micheal's

Aleenes Tacky Glue and Zig Two Way Glue

Before you put the rest of the card together, glue the head to the inside back of the card base. I added the hat with foam tape to add dimension.

Next, make the hands, making sure to add the drumsticks to the back of the hand. Add the pieces to create the top of the drum before adding the hands to the center piece, again using foam tape.

Using Aleenes Tacky Glue, put the card base together with the glitter on the outside. I hold things together with paper clips while everything dries. Add the center piece by gluing it in the middle of the box section. 

Add the drum details. I added black rhinestones to the points of the W shaped piece on the front.

 

And here is a side view of the finished Drummer Bear Box Card. I really love him in the glitter cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Shirley

Witch Shoes

Hi! Sorry I've been MIA for awhile. My son and his family have been building a house and everything has been going wrong. Anyway, since tomorrow is Halloween, I figured it was time to make treat boxes for my granddaughters.

For my witch shoes I used CG_Witch Shoe Box from My Scrap Chick.

I enlarged the file slightly and followed the included PDF instructions on how to put the shoes together. It was very easy to do. I used the Spooky Delight stack by DCWV for my shoes. I also used scraps of orange glitter cardstock for the buttons and gold glossy cardstock for the buckle. I inked all the edges with black ink. The finished shoe measures 6.5 inches long by 5 inches tall. 

I think my granddaughters will love them. It's a quick project, so there is still plenty of time to make one or two Witch Shoe Boxes for your little witches and goblins. 

Thanks for looking. Happy Halloween!

Shirley

Michigan t-shirt

While camping last week I made this Michigan t-shirt.

I used State Designs Michigan from My Scrap Chick for my t-shirt. I used the contour feature in Design Space to remove the heart from the Lower Peninsula and the slice feature to add a heart to the UP where I live. 

I started with a 11.5 inch square of camping themed fabric and ironed Heat and Bond Lite to the back. I cut the design out, then ironed it onto my t-shirt. Using two strands of embroidery floss, I blanket stitched around the images.

Even though my stitching is far from perfect, I'm happy with the way my t-shirt turned out, and it was a lot of fun to make.

Why not try to make a t-shirt for your home state?

Thanks for stopping by!

Shirley

Pirate Ship Boxcard

Ahoy Maties!

Hi! Today I am sharing this cute Pirate Ship Box Card from My Scrap Chick. You can find the file HERE: I also added a little pirate using the Bella and Baxtor Pirates file which you can find Here:

                                                                     

The files imported into Design Space at the correct sizes. I used the Warm & Cozy Stack from the Jen Hadfield Home Made Collection for the boat base. I used scraps from my stash for everything else. The card went together easily.

The little pirate was made 3 inches tall including his hat. I attached him to the card with a couple foam dots.

Thanks for stopping by.

Shirley

Mouse Ballet Slipper

It's Christmas in July At My Scrap Chick!

 I fell in love with this little "Mouse Ballet Slipper" and just had to make one.

You can find the svg file HERE:

MATERIALS LIST

Mouse Ballet Slipper svg

Cricut Felt in gray and pink

Scraps of green and red glitter cardstock

Black cardstock scrap

Two 3/8 inch wiggle eyes

3/8 inch pink gel sticker

6 inch piece of 1/8 inch wide red ribbon

Tacky glue

small clips (optional)

small glue dots

I cut the mouse body pieces and ears from Cricut Felt. I glued the pieces of the body together using Tacky Glue and held the pieces together while they dried with small clips. The mouse sole measures 4.5 inches long.

The ears slip into the slots and I added a dab of glue behind each ear to hold them in place. I also glued the tail at the back of the slipper.

I used Glue Dots to attach the eyes and nose and whiskers. I added the holly pieces with Tacky Glue.

I love this adorable little "Mouse Ballet Slipper!" I think I need to make another so I have a pair.

Thanks for stopping by!

Shirley

Christmas Shape Cards

It's Christmas in July at My Scrap Chick!

For my project I made three Christmas shape cards. I used Winter Wishes Christmas Card, Merry & Bright Christmas Card and Holly Jolly Christmas Card

I created my cards in Design Space. I grouped all the pieces of each card together and sized the card so the card base measured 11.5 inches. The finished cards range from 5.25 to 5.5 inches tall.

MATERIALS

Printed cardstock: Old World Winter Stack by the Paper Studio

Plain Cardstock by Coredinations

Glossy cardstock in white, red, green and black (source unknown)

Cream & gold pearlescent cardstock by COLORBOK (for candle)

Christmas trims

Various gems (Jots)

Coordinating inks

Foam squares

glue

All the pieces were inked with coordinating inks. The cards were put together with glue and foam squares to make the titles pop. Gems and Christmas trims were added as accents. 

I love these cards; they are so easy to make and turn out so beautiful!

Give them a try!

Thanks for stopping by!

Shirley

Star Box

Today in preparation for the 4th of July, I played with the Star Box Trio file from My Scrap Chick. I used the small and medium boxes. I used papers from these paper stacks:

Vintage Nation by the Paper Studio

Americana Designer Paper by COLORBOK

When gluing the boxes together make sure the corners with the deeply cut corners are folded into mountain folds and used as the outside points of the boxes and lids.

Medium Box

Small Box

If you put the layers of the topper together with foam tape you will get a 3-D effect.

I hope you liked my Star Boxes!

Happy Fourth of July!

Shirley

Beach Play Sophie Easel Card

Hi! Now that summer has finally arrived there's nothing better than a day on the beach playing in the sand!

Today I am on the Little Blue Button Stamps Blog with this fun little easel card. I used  "Beach Play Sophie" which can be found here:  https://lbbstamps.com/product/beach-play-sophie-digi-stamp/

The card base is "Bright Side Easel Card" from My Scrap Chick which you can find here:  https://www.myscrapchick.com//product.cfm?product=779

I made the card slightly larger at about 5 by 7 inches. Using Design Space I attached the image to the cloud and printed it using the print then cut function. I colored her using my Spectum Noir Alcohol Markers. 

The sentiment is from Digital Delights by Louby Loo. The final touch  was a row of white lace and blue striped ribbon added to the card base.

Thanks for stopping by!