Envelope Punch Board Gift Box Video Tutorial

It's no secret that I love the Envelope Punch Tool.  It can do SO many different things (besides the obvious.)  Just do a Google search for the tool & you'll find tutorials on all types of boxes, bags, envelopes, and more.

I'm not sure who came up with the original idea to create boxes using the tool, but I think it's brilliant!

Here's my version along with a video tutorial on how to make a simple gift box, perfect for Mother's Day or any occasion!

 If you'd like to learn how to make cabbage roses from ribbon or fabric, you can watch another video tutorial found here.

The aqua ribbon I used for this particular rose was PERFECT & I wish I had an entire roll of it.  It's 4" wide (which can be hard to find) and is part of the Studio Calico Morgan card kit.

The gift tag was made with these digital stamps by Suzy Plantamura.

Thanks so much for watching!

Video: Album Envelopes

I love adding envelopes to my albums to hold extra memorabilia, photos, or hidden journaling.  I made a quick video to show you how you can create your own!

If you haven't tried out the Envelope Punch Board, it's such a great tool!  There are measurements printed on the board that show you how to make envelopes in almost any size imaginable.

To make my envelope, I used the new Color Theory patterned paper as well as some adhesive backed Velcro dots.

I designed a set of Attachers dies for Studio Calico that can be applied to envelopes or anything else you'd like to attach in your albums.  One of the dies fits the Handbook albums & the other can be used in any type of ring album.

As you saw in the video, I added double sided adhesive sheets to a scrap of fabric which added stability & allowed me to attach it really easily to the envelope.

You might also want to try adhesive backed cardstock or even adhesive backed canvas sheets along with the dies.  Of course, you can always use your adhesive of choice or stitch the attachers in place as well.

I hope you give envelope making a try!  :)

A *Must Have* Tool For Card Makers

If you read my blog, you know that I love to make handmade cards.  I've been making them for as long as I can remember & recently I discovered a new tool that I am crazy about.  I think it takes a card from "pretty" to "WOW!" and it couldn't be easier to use.

Do I have your attention now?  ;)

Here's an example of the tool in action:

 So here's the tool I'm so excited about.  It's called the Envelope Punch Board & it's available now in the Studio Calico shop.

I've used other "envelope tools" in the past & this one is far superior in my opinion.  You can create an envelope to fit any size card & only takes a minute.  You can also make boxes, bows & other fun things with it.  It's very versatile.  It comes with a scoring tool that fits inside & the board itself is small & really easy to store.

I love using patterned paper to create beautiful, coordinating envelopes.  I've even made envelopes out of other things (I just made a set of enveloped out of maps that are really cool!)

 This was a sympathy card I made recently using a Lindsay Letters Scripture Card & some vintage paper from Studio Calico & Sassafras.  I made a rosette flower out of muslin (tutorial found here) & I think the envelope just brought everything together.

If you have any questions about the new tool, let me know.  I think you're going to love it!