VIDEO Tutorial: Cookie Cutter Christmas Box Card with Shrinky Dink Earrings

As I expected, the wifi at camp this weekend was pretty spotty, so I spent my hours offline and enjoyed time stamping with my friends. I'll share some pictures of the retreat in my next post because I know some of you are anxiously awaiting this video.

If you saw my Halloween Box Card and earrings set, you're going to love this Christmas version! I gifted these to my upline Kim Peck and my friend Cathy Roy for everything they do at camp to make it extra special. They spoiled us with pillow gifts and prizes!

Here is the Christmas version of the box card and earrings that I made with the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper.

You'll need 12" x 12" cardstock for this project. Here are the measurements:

• Box Wrap: 3" x 12" Real Red cardstock. Score at 3", 4", 7", 8", 11".
• Drawer: 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" Real Red cardstock. Score at 1" from each side.
• Insert for earrings: 2-3/4" x 4-3/8"

Watch my video tutorial to learn how to make this box and for tips on making the shrinky dink earrings: 


TIPS for making Shrinky Dink Earrings:

1. Stamp the image with Jet Black Staz-On ink. Allow the ink to dry before handling the plastic so you don't smear it.
2. Use permanent markers or colored pencils to color the image if desired.
3. Punch the shrink plastic with your punch or use scissors to trim around the image.
4. If you are making earrings or a charm, be sure to punch a hole (I used 1/8" Hole Punch) BEFORE you shrink it.
5. Use a Paper Piercing Tool through the hole to keep the plastic from moving around in a heat-safe container (I used an old baking pan) and heat it with the Heat Tool until it shrinks completely. (It will look like it's going to fold into a ball -- keep going! It will lay flat again!) You can also use an oven for this step.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set, Suite Season stamp set, Real Red marker & 12" x 12" cardstock, Basic Black ink, Whisper White cardstock, Candy Candy Lane Designer Paper, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Cookie Cutter Punch, Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine, Heat Tool, Metal Rimmed Pearls, Stampin' Trimmer, Tear & Tape Adhesive, 1/16" Hole Punch, Paper Piercer
Other: Shrink Plastic, Jump Rings, fishhook earrings, jewelry pliers

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch	Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle	Real Red 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock
Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper	Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine	Heat Tool	Tear & Tape Adhesive

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Paisleys & Posies Card for Stamp of the Month Club Kit

I am packing my bags and headed to Camp One Way for our annual team retreat. I am looking forward to stamping all weekend and hanging out with my demonstrator friends. I filmed a couple videos this morning, but I'm not sure what the wifi situation will be like, so you may not see them until I return home.

If you've been waiting for the Box Card instructions, click here to see printable instructions for an older project. I'll post the video tutorial as soon as I can!

In the meantime, I'm excited to share with you the first card I created with the Paisleys and Posies stamp set for my September Stamp of the Month Club Card Kit. I love the fall colors: Cajun Craze, Delightful Dijon, and Mint Macaron.

This card is one of three designs in my September Stamp of the Month Club card kit. There is no commitment when you join my Stamp of the Month Club! I'll add you to my club mailing list and you'll receive one email each month revealing the stamp set and card designs. You can choose when you want to participate by simply replying to that email.

Each month, I feature a different stamp set. Those who participate in September will receive the Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer stamp set (or substitute a different set), pre-cut materials to make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs), printed instructions with a color photo of each card, and Priority Mail shipping. Click here to learn more about Stamp of the Month Club.

Stampin' Up! Supplies: Paisleys & Posies stamp set, Cajun Craze ink & cardstock, Delightful Dijon marker & cardstock, Mint Macaron marker & cardstock, Early Espresso ink & cardstock, Paisley Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Pearl Jewel Accents, Stampin' Dimensionals

Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Bundle

Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer Stamp Set

Paisley Framelits Dies

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VIDEO Tutorial: How to Make a Bendy Card

My downline Margo Richardson recently demonstrated this Bendy Card at our team meeting. I love the dimension of this fun fold card -- and it even folds flat for mailing!

Margo directed me to Daneen Treble's blog for best instructions. I used her measurements to create my own bendy card designs and did a video tutorial so you could see this card in action.

Here's Margo's card. She used the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set and Spooky Fun stamp set and dies. I love all of the amazing detail!

I kept my cards a little more simple. I used the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set and Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper for this holiday Bendy Card.

And I choose the Birthday Fiesta stamp set and coordinating framelits from the Annual Catalog for this fun birthday Bendy Card.

You can see the dimension really well in this photo. It's called the Bendy Card because the sides bend and tuck together to create depth and allow the card to stand on its own.

It may look complicated, but it's not! Watch my video tutorial to learn how to make this card and then you'll be making Bendy Cards for every occasion too!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Halloween Card: Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set, Spooky Fun stamp set, Basic Black ink & cardstock, Smoky Slate cardstock, Crushed Curry cardstock, Real Red cardstock, Pumpkin Pie ink & cardstock, Brights Stampin' Write Markers, Whisper White cardstock, Halloween Scene Edgelit Dies, Cookie Cutter Punch, Layering Circle Framelits, Stampin' Sponges, Fine Tip Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

Gingerbread Card: Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set, Crumb Cake ink, Whisper White cardstock, Real Red ink & cardstock, Early Espresso ink, Candy Cane Lane Designer Paper, Cookie Cutter Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Dimensionals

Llama Card: Birthday Fiesta stamp set, Basic Black ink, Sahara Sand cardstock, Emerald Envy ink, Tempting Turquoise cardstock, Crushed Curry cardstock, Melon Mambo cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Festive Birthday Designer Paper, Fiesta Time Framelit Dies, Stampin' Trimmer
 

Spooky Fun Photopolymer Bundle [144437]	Spooky Fun Photopolymer Stamps [142236]	Halloween Scenes Edgelits Dies [141842]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142255]
Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396]	Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [142043]	Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle [143493]	Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper [141981]	Birthday Fiesta Photopolymer Stamp Set [141500]
Fiesta Time Framelits Dies [141475]	Birthday Fiesta Photopolymer Bundle [142268]	Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper [141630]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

 
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• Special Offers: 25% Off Select Products 
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO Sale (New subscribers: buy one month, get second month free)