Apple Box Tutorial

Edited to add:  You can click any photo to make it larger.

Many of you have requested a tutorial for the apple box so here you go!

I'm apologizing in advance for the light in these photos...it's late here and my lighting is just awful but hope you can get the idea.

To get started, you will need:

The Apple Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe - the card and the apple template

Scor-Pal
Scor-Tape
Solid paper and DP of your choice - I used PTI Pure Poppy, SU Creamy Carmel, Martha Stewart Christmas DP pack
Scissors
Double sided tape or Mono-Multi
Edge punch of your choice (I used Martha's Drippy Goo)
glue dots or dimensionals
Embellishments of your choice

How to do it!

1. Print and cut out the apple card and apple template.

If you're not using a bordered DP, you can print your apple front templates directly onto your paper. I used the template as a pattern to cut my templates so I could place the gingerbread men correctly. Cut the apple card into 2 pieces as shown.

2. To form your box center, cut a piece of matching CS 8-1/2" x 1-1/2" (Lindt chocolate box)or 8-1/2"x 1" (Hershey nugget box)

Make a 1/4" score line vertically on BOTH sides. Turn your piece horizontally and score again at 3-1/2" and 5-1/2". Line the vertical sides with Scor-Tape. Make a cut just to the score line at your horizontal scores. Set this piece aside.

3. Trace and cut out your front and back pieces using the apple template as a pattern. Notice that the apple has a high and low side. You will need to flip the template to cut the back piece.

4. Trace the top part of the apple onto the Creamy Carmel CS. I cut 4 of these so I could line the inside. You could just cut 2 for the outsides. Cut out and punch the straight edge with a border punch. Sponge the edges if desired.

5. Trace the apple stems as well, remembering to flip for the back panel. Tape or glue (1) the stems, (2) the Gingerbread DP piece, (3) the punched piece. Stitch and embellish if desired. If using glitter or another embellishment that needs dry time, I would suggest waiting until after your box is assembled.

6. Pick up your Scor-taped piece and place it onto your apple noting where the top edges will meet your apple template. I find it easier to tape down my bottom first then one side at a time. Make sure both sides of your box will sit level before pressing the second side on. (ask me how I know that!)
7. Repeat for the other side. Embellish as desired and fill with chocolate!! :-)

For my tutorial box on the right, I just used the strip that was leftover after I cut the apple.

It measured about an inch so it made a narrower box... perfect for Hershey nuggets! I wrapped the nuggets in coordinating strips of the same paper. My tag is another sentiment from Tiny box with Sentiments.

I added that cute little jingle bell by punching a small hole and tying a piece of ribbon around the stem.

Hope this makes sense...if you need any help, just let me know. If you make an apple box, link back here...I'd love to see it!!

An Apple for Christmas

Don't forget...you've got until Thursday evening to win!

Some of you have posted comments on the wrong post...I love each one but want to make sure you get your chance in. You need to go to the links in the post below to comment. Good Luck!

I started to make an "apple for the teacher" card this weekend. as the final addition to my auction donation. As I looked at that awesome Apple Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe,

I thought how easy it would be to keep cutting and turn this great shape into a box....so I did! Super simple and so fun. (If you'd like a tutorial w/pictures, just let me know and I'll show you what I did. My sentiment tag is also from The Cutting Cafe's brand new set, Tiny Box w/Sentiments set. Check out the previous post for how you can WIN this set!!

This box holds 9 luscious Lindt chocolates. You can put those in my stocking anytime! Wouldn't this be perfect for a special teacher, the mailperson, a neighbor, a friend, or anyone you want to bless?

Here's my basket, ready to wrap and deliver.

Supplies:

Apple template - The Cutting Cafe
Digi Stamps - The Cutting Cafe
Paper - PTI Pure Poppy, SU Creamy Carmel, Martha Stewart Christmas pack 2008
Accessories- Scor-Tape, sewing machine, Martha Stewart Crystal Flakes, ribbon, eyelet, Spellbinders Rectangle dies

It's Blog Candy Giveaway Time!!

Happy World Cardmaking Day Everyone!

Regina, over at The Cutting Cafe, has said I can give away two complete sets!!! The first set is Tiny box and Sentiments (love, love, love this one!!) 22 awesome sentiments and the cutest tiny box!!

Here's what I did with it to refresh your memory..

The second set is For My Neighbor. 16 sentiments and 3 HUGE circles. My card is the previous post to this one.

Remember to leave your comments on posts where these first appeared...see links below.

All you have to do is:

Leave me a comment on EACH separate post. Be sure to include an email address so we can get your stamps to you if you win. I've had people whom I haven't been able to reach and had to give the sets to someone else....

Here are post links so you can get there easily:

Tiny Boxes and Sentiments.

For My Neighbor

I will use Random Number Generator to draw a winner on Thursday evening, October 9th.

Good luck!!

Happy World Card Making Day!!

Edited to add: Yippee...this card was nominated as a fav of the week on SCS.. Thanks!

Happy WMD everybody...I have a Stamp Camp today so I'll be blessed to be spending some time cardmaking with some lovely ladies to celebrate.

This fun little guy is another MTSC41 sketch challenge entry. You know how nice it is to have a kind neighbor to watch your dog while you're away so why not make them a card and tell them so.

Regina at the Cutting Cafe has designed an entire For My Neighbor Set
so you can share your appreciation with those special neighbors who make your life easier or just more pleasant.

Stay tuned because I've got a surprise for you. IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!! Watch for the next post for how to play.

Supply List:
Stamps: The Cutting Cafe,
Stamps by Judith
Paper: SU, PTI, Making Memories
Accessories: Crystal Effects (lots! ;-) , dimensionals, sewing machine, jewelry findings, ribbon

MTSC41 - I'm Back with Tiny Boxes

Oh my, what a week! It feels good to be back creating. They never did figure out what made my car "buck". All those computers and nada!! Give me an old fashioned, easy to repair car and forget about all those computers! They just said to wait until it happens again and bring it back in....Aaccccck!!!!

I wish you could have seen my brain ticking when I saw Regina's new Tiny Box and Sentiment Set over at The Cutting Cafe! I told you I was taking a beading class. Well, I made a bracelet for part of a donation to an auction for a sweet family who are adopting two MORE children from Russia.

You can read their story "Love Lives On". Their son, Ian was killed in Iraq. Their love for him lives on in the lives of the children they are adopting. They are a wonderful, caring, Christ-centered family. The auction is Oct. 12th if you want to help them out.

Here's my bracelet..the design is called a spiral. I made the loop and toggle as well.

When I saw Mercy's sketch challenge this week, MTSC41, my card and box were in the process. The ribbon challenge at Caardvarks is sheer inspiration as well.

I've had this elegant paper from Crate Paper for awhile...just 2 precious pieces from a clearance sale online...It's called Glam...and it is! I had printed my sentiments from the Tiny Box Set

on white, so I dabbed it with Papertrey's Chamomile to match the background on the Glam paper. Love it!! See that lush, crocheted ribbon? Can you say YUM? That was a gift from Sabrina over at sjbutterflydream. I admired it on one of her creations and the next thing I knew...it arrived in the mail...4 beautiful colors, no less! Thanks sweet sister in the Lord! You've got to spend some time with her....her creations are sheer elegance.

I had told you here, that I was making a hairdresser's survival kit to go with the card I created...well, the Tiny Box Sentiments got put to use again.

Even the bottom is special...Regina created this Custom stamp just for me! Perfect for when I want to put my name on a surface that can't be stamped. Guess what? She can make one for you, too!!

Head on over to The Cutting Cafe and check out all the fabulous new sets there and stay tuned here because I've got another creation coming.

It's a Dolly Mama Kinda Week!

Ugh..so sorry I haven't been able to post for a few days...it's been one of those weeks. I've had to finish kits for Stamp Camps, my car started bucking and hopping yesterday...on the way to Bible Study. That meant turning around and coming home, calling the shop, the tow truck, the husband. It bucked for the tow driver but do you think they could get it to do it at the shop? Nooooooo. Of course not! So it's a $155 later and I'm still carless.

Then, my DH's boss decided they would have a weight loss contest so I had to spend the better part of yesterday making low carb, high fiber, high protein stuff for him to eat. I found a muffin recipe in "Clean Eating" that he actually likes. Will post the recipe if anyone wants to try them.

I'm shopping for HO insurance...if you live in FL you know what I'm talkin' about. Way expensive!! Plus, I live in a wood house...you would think it was a sin. Costs more to insure even though it's built like a tank. And we're trying to refi the house....

In addition, I have projects due for a fundraiser THIS WEEKEND and they're not finished!! YIKES! Yep, it's a Dolly Mama kinda week!!

I pulled this card from my stash. It was for a SCS challenge awhile ago. I have several of these Dolly Mommas. I love them 'cause they're like Hallmark's Maxine...they can say what I can't.

;-)

This hot momma is stylin' in a completely paper pieced outfit, right down to her shoes. Click on the smaller pictures. She's got pearl earrings, pearls on her shoes and bag and even a pearl necklace. And did you see that feather in her hat?? Hello Dolly!! hee,hee,hee Yes, she is supposed to be leaning to one side...we old people do that, you know!

Be sure to pop back in because Regina has some surprises coming from the Cutting Cafe...hint...it's giveaway time!!

Supplies- Stamps Dolly Mama by Joey

Paper - K & Co.

Ink - Versafine black, Prismacolor pencil

Accessories - ribbon, vintage crochet trim, pearls, feather, sewing machine, dimensionals,

MTSC40 - A Hair Affair

Two posts today so be sure to scroll down!
I haven't played with my Bellas in a looooog time and have forgotten how much fun they are to dress. Kinda like paper dolls. I'm making a hairdresser's survival kit (more on that later) for a fundraiser so thought I'd get the card finished first so I could play in Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #40. Yes, I know it's not Tuesday and I'm late to the party but I just found it. ;-)

I dressed my oh so glam stylist in black and white with red accessories..even her buttons are red. Her dress, her pocket and her shoes are paper pieced. She's got a shimmery brush and check out those red scissors! I colored her hair with Prismacolor pencils and baby oil...high and low lights, of course. LOL


The horizontal panels are popped up on dimensionals.

Supplies:
Paper - SU, Making Memories
Stamps - StampingBella
Accessories - ribbon, dimensionals, flowers, bling, Sakura glitter pen, Spellbinders rectangle dies

Thankful

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day...my DH is off for 3 days so not sure how much stamping I'll get done but here's one I had actually finished a couple of days ago. Another quick pretty variation of this card. I'm glad I didn't post it because it meets, I think, Sharon Johnson's ssnotime106 Rich Autumn Leaves Challenge. Go visit and play along!

See how many changes you can find from my first card and list them, both omissions and additions. The first one to get them all will get this one in the mail, blank on the inside!

Have fun and thanks so much for visiting!

Blessings!

It's a Color Throwdown Sketch Challenge

Wow...the Color Throwdown this week is something else! Five, count 'em 5 colors !! Tammy Hershberger of Stamp Happy is the hostess this week and she's picked these awesome colors.

I have to admit that combining this many colors was a true challenge for me. I decided to combine the Color Throwdown #61 with Roxie's Sketch Challenge #247. The image I used is from a new SU Hostess Level 1 set called Country Morning. Three delightful images to color and a sentiment. Love it!

It kind of hard to see in the photo, but the first layer on the Choc. Chip base is the Rose Red, followed by some K & Co. DP that picked up all the challenge colors. The second olive layer is from the same DP pack. I used a Cuttlebug folder for the More Mustard layer and my inside is Regal Rose. I think I got them all! Whew!

I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and baby oil. I dipped my finger into a bit of Diamond Stickles and touched the flowers and the surface below to give them a bit of sparkle.

I tried to capture the sparkle but not sure I was able to. Click on the small image to see. Sorry, it's a bit blurry. :-(

Why don't you head on over to Color Throwdown and play along? There's an awesome prize from Gina K & StampTV!

Supplies:

Stamps - SU Country Morning, Circle Sentiments

Paper - SU, K & Co. DP

Accessories - dimensionals (image panel and sentiment circle), Martha Stewart border punch, PTI ribbon, Cuttlebug folder

Gratitude - CAS33

Yesterday was such a fun day for me. This card was chosen by the DT on SplitcoastStampers as the CAS Sketch Challenge for this week.

For those of you who may be newbies to SCS or stamping, CAS is Clean and Simple. Basically using a minimum amount of "stuff" and leaving some white space. White space doesn't have to be white as you can see here...it's space without any clutter that draws the eye away from the main focal point.

I decided to challenge myself and make another card using my sketch and a new $1 stamp I picked at Michaels and the sentiment from a new set by Making Memories called Autumn Splendor. I used a 50% off coupon and got it for about $4.00. This set is a bargain, ladies! There is an awesome snowflake that can double as flower, a fleur de lis, a lovely leaf, and the Gratitude sentiment I used here.

Overall card size is 5-1/2" x 3-3/4" . The tree is clear heat embossed although it's impossible to capture it in the photo. The center panel is popped up on dimensionals as is the image panel. Why don't you give this sketch a try and link your creation here...I'd love to see them!

Supplies:
Paper - Papertrey Dark Chocolate, First Fruits DP, SU Ivory, Tango Tangerine
Stamps - Michael's $1, Making Memories Autumn Splendor
Ink - SU Chocolate Chip marker, Tango Tangerine
Accessories - dimensionals, twine, clear EP, button, sponge

When I Count My Blessings....

We had the most fun last night!! One of our Bible study groups has a "Gourmet" Potluck Dinner every other month. Two couples host and each potluck is themed from food to decorations. Last night it was Latin night. The food was different and delicious. Everyone brings a part of the meal and helps with clean-up. Can't wait to see what our next hosts will "cook up". I forgot to take pictures of the tiny Pastel de Manzana (apple turnovers) I made. Each one only held 1 t. of filling but they were really good and so cute.

Good friends, good food, and lots of laughter are truly blessings! Now, speaking of blessings,
Regina, at The Cutting Cafe, has a brand new set out called "When I Count My Blessings, I Count You Twice".

You get 10 great sentiments for just $1.99. This "autumn Blessings" image is just one example. I copied and pasted it into Print Shop. I used the guides in the program to visually score my paper horizontally & vertically then moved the image where I wanted it to print. I changed the color to dark brown. Before printing, I reduced the print size in my printing program to 95%. Two cards with a single printing and it's straight every time.

Gotta love that! The dimensions of this card are 5-1/2" x 3-3/4". I stamped the leaves with PTI Summer Sunrise, then rock & rolled them in Tango Tangerine. I traced them with my Versamark pen then embossed them with clear embossing powder. I sponged each one with the Summer Sunrise, Tango Tangerine and PTI dark Chocolate, cut them out and popped them up on dimensionals.

You are some of my many blessings as well! Thanks for stopping by. Your comments are always appreciated.

Supplies:
Digital Stamps - The Cutting Cafe
Leaf Stamp - Michael's $1 spot
Paper - Papertrey Vintage Cream, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate, DP
SU Tango Tangerine
Accessories - ribbon (Martha Stewart/Papertrey), embossing pen, clear EP, scalloped edge punch

Simon Says...:3..2..1, Stamp!"

Today's card is for the challenge on Simon Says Stamp.."Follow a Recipe" 3 embellishments, 2 papers, 1 image. The challenges on Simon Says are always so fun and original. Be sure to pop on over and play along!

My three embellishments are:

the ribbon, the anchor and the piercing in the corner.

Do you like those papers? The red one is from Papertrey's Men of Life, the blue one I made myself using SU Night of Navy and the Background Stars set from PTI.

That little anchor and the red ribbon are recycled from a gift I received at church a few years ago.

A good birthday card for a man and I know just who to send it to. ;-D

Thanks for stopping by. I love to read your comments!

Supplies:

Stamps: Inkadinkadoo Coastal, SU Circle Sentiments

Paper: SU Night of Navy, PTI Poppy Red,

Ink: SU Craft White

Accessoried: Scor-Pal, ribbon, anchor charm, dimensionals

Another Bible Study Name Tag

A quickie post today. I'm doing Beth Moore's "Daniel"....wow, so appropriate for today's current events. The homework isn't bad, similar to Esther, if any of you have taken that.

At any rate, I was asked to do the name tags again. I had to crop these down because the glare would have had you running for your sunglasses!!

I like to make the name tags reflect the study. If you'd like to see my Esther name tags, just pop in here.

I'd be happy to make either of these for your Bible studies! Just let me know. cookiebaker57@gmail.com

Blessings!

Clean and Simple Love in Pink and Suede

This week is just flying by! I had my beading class yesterday. As soon as I get a couple of projects finished, I'll share them with you. Some of the ladies have finished several projects already!! I only get to work on mine in the class but it's fun to learn something new.

This card is for the CAS (Wedding) and Color (Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede) challenges on SCS this week.

I don't need a wedding card right now so tried to make one that would also be suitable for either an engagement or anniversary. I scored the top part of the card where the ribbon is...hope you can see it. This card is 4.25" x 4.25".

I did need to "rough" up that stamp a bit. It has never given me a good clear impression so I "sanded" it down several time with a sanding block. BIG improvement. Try it if you have any stamps that don't take ink well.

Thanks for stopping by.

Supplies:
Paper- SU
Stamps - Inkadinkadoo (Michael's) and Flourishes "Flourished Words"
Accessories - Scor-Pal, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Spellbinders circle dies, Martha Stewart ribbon

Retro Apron - Cutting Cafe Style

Isn't this just the cutest card? Regina at The Cutting Cafe has done it again! She's designed not one but two adorable apron cards and a fabulous HUGE set called "From My Kitchen" with words and images just in time for the holiday baking season.

The cool part is, if you purchase the From My Kitchen set from now until Saturday, you get the apron templates absolutely FREE!!

I was still in my reto mood when I pulled out this Rockabilly DP from SU. The ruffle on the apron is popped up with dimensionals...too cute!

That cool Box is also a Cutting Cafe template. I didn't have time to bake today but I've figured I can get two big Chocolate Chip Cookies in there. I found those cute spreaders with the cherry handles at the Target $ spot last year. I just taped some of the matching DP to the sides and tied them up with ribbon.

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies:

Digi template and stamps from The Cutting Cafe

Paper: SU Rockabilly DP, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: dimensionals, button, embroidery thread, ribbon, clear acetate (for box top)