Wednesday 22 November 2017

Xmas socks gift box with acetate front




Hi everyone

I'm back today with this beautiful gift box. I bought a pair of cosy socks from my local pound shop and decided to make a gift box for them.
I really love how you can take something so little and turn it into something beautiful with the right packaging.

I hope you will agree that this box gives a luxurious feel and I'm so pleased with how it turned out.

I have used the Merry Music DSP, foil snowflakes, gold foil, black shimmer ribbon and the gold faceted gems...all of which are available from Stampin Up.

I have done a video tutorial showing you how I made this project...please find the link below.


I'd love it if you went and had a look and if you like what you see please hit the subscribe button.

All of the products I've used can be purchased from my online store, to access this you could click on the 'shop now' button on this page or you could head over to my Facebook page which also has a 'shop now' button.

If you have any questions about any projects or products featured either here, my youtube channel or my Facebook page, drop me a message and I will reply as soon as I'm able.

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Saturday 28 October 2017

Quilted Christmas biscuit gift box


Hi everyone

I hope you are all well. Today's project is this lovely gift box that holds a tin of shortbread biscuits.

I don't normally use red and gold together as I prefer using silver. I have to admit though I love how this box turned out, especially with the little pop of Emerald Envy too.

I've used the Quilted Christmas DSP, The Little things stamp set and the ribbon is the crinkled seam binding ribbon.

I hope you like this project as much as I do. I will leave the link below to my video tutorial for all of you that would like to see how I made it.


Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Wednesday 25 October 2017

Merry Little Christmas tall treat bag



Hi everyone,

Sorry it's been a while since my last project...I've been busy at work. I love this treat bag as I think it looks so elegant.
I know I would be over the moon to receive a gift like this.

I've used the Merry Little Xmas DSP along with Merry Little labels stamp set and coordinating Everyday Label punch, a silver foil snowflake and 1/8" silver ribbon.

I have uploaded a tutorial on youtube showing how I made it. If you would like to check it out I will leave the link below for you.


Thanks very much for taking the time to look and I will be back at the weekend with another project.

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Tuesday 10 October 2017

Merry Music window candle box using Stampin Up supplies




Good evening everyone, I hope you are all well.

Here is my latest project for you all. These beautiful heart shaped candles I got from a shop called Tiger, I got 8 in a pack for only £2! What a bargain. They had them in this lovely pink colour and also in a red. I decided to opt for non traditional xmas colours by bringing in Melon Mambo.
I'm so pleased I did as I love the black/ pink colour combo. Let me know what you all think in the comments.

I used the Merry Music speciality DSP from Stampin Up as well as the Sweet and Sassy Framelit dies.

I've uploaded a tutorial to youtube for those of you who would like to make one of these boxes, here is the link below:


I just want to thank all of you that follow my blog or have subscribed to my youtube channel....it means so much to me.
I know I've been a bit MIA lately but I'm going to try my best to be around more often.

Thanks for looking and enjoy your day wherever you are.

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx
 

Friday 6 October 2017

Be Merry double waterfall photo album




Hi everyone

How are you all? I hope you  are all good.

I had a customer place an order for a photo album for a birthday. I can't share the original one I made as the recipient has not received it yet.

I did however make the one above using the 'Be Merry' DSP from Stampin Up. I love how it turned out even if it is simply decorated. I have done a video tutorial showing how I made it.
I hope you will have a look and that you enjoy it.

This DSP pack is currently on the buy 3get 1 free promotion that Stampin Up are running at the minute and is available up until 31st of this month. So if you want to stock up on DSP then now is the ideal time.

Here is the link to my tutorial:


I will try to have another project for you all soon.

Happy crafting

love Steffi xxx

Tuesday 19 September 2017

Merry Little Xmas Trifold Folio





Hi everyone
I hope you are well.

I wanted to share with you this Trifold Folio I've just finished making. I followed a tutorial By Ginger @ My Sisters Scrapper on youtube, but I changed up a couple of bits to what I wanted.

I've uploaded a tutorial taking you on a walkthrough of the folio and also showing you which products I used.


Link to tutorial by My Sisters Scrapper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFhh49MNh_M

I love how it turned out. I hope you do too.

As always if you would like to purchase any products I've used then you can order by clicking on the 'shop now' button here on my blog or facebook page or by clicking on the link on my tutorial.

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Tuesday 12 September 2017

Huge Advent calendar

Hi everyone

Sorry it's been a long time since my last post. It's took me a while to get into a routine with my new job. I'm loving it though so all good.

 Hope you are all well.

Today's project is one I shared with you all last year but this time I've used current products and I've also uploaded a video tutorial.



The 1st picture is using retired products and the one below is using current products. I made these for an order that someone wanted and luckily she loves them.

It is really easy to make although it can be time consuming.

You will need to make 25 individual boxes the measurements for each box is below:

cardstock measuring 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" score on the long side at 2", 4", 6" and 8" score on the short side at 2", 4" and 6".

matts to go on top measure 1 3/4"x 1 3/4" for the cardstock layer and 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" for the DSP layer.

Please find the link below for my video tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2qoWrUeUlI

I hope you like this project and hopefully I'll have another project for you all soon.

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

love Steffi xxx

Tuesday 18 July 2017

Card and matching gift box using hand stamped DSP

Hi everyone

The team that I'm in had a challenge this week to make a couple of project using our own hand stamped DSP.
This is not something I do very often as I'm always sure I will mess it up haha.

Anyway I thought I'd share with you all what I came up with...I'm actually really pleased with the results and I hope you like it too.



I hand stamped a full sheet of A4 Whisper white card to create my DSP. I used the Blooms and Wishes stamp set and Smoky Slate and Powder Pink inks.

Here's what I used to make each project:

Card:
Smoky Slate card measuring 11 3/4" x 4 1/4" scored on long side at 5 7/8" to create a top folding card base.
DSP Matt measuring 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"
Pretty Label punch
Blooms and Wishes stamp set
silver metallic ribbon
1/8" silver ribbon
scraps of whisper white and smoky slate for the sentiment

Gift Box:
Smoky slate card measuring 9 1/8" x 5 1/8" score on the long side at 1 1/8", 4", 5 1/8" and 8". Then score on the short side at 1 1/8" and 4"
cut up the score lines on the long side and make tabs from the squares, then fold up to create your box.
DSP matt measuring 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" and then 3pieces measuring 2 5/8" x 7/8"
Blooms and Wishes stamp set and scraps of whisper white and smoky slate for the sentiment
1/8" silver ribbon

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Monday 17 July 2017

COFFEE CAFE MINI ALBUM USING ENVELOPES

Hi everyone

I just had to share with you this beautiful mini album I've made.
It's really easy to do and would make a great gift to someone special or even to yourself..haha.


At 5" x  3/4" it's a good little size to keep in your bag too.

I really do love this suite from the catalogue....one of my must haves to be honest.

I hope you like this project and if you would like to see how I made it, then just click on the link below.


Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Wednesday 12 July 2017

Coffe Cafe thanks a latte card

Hi everyone

I'm back today to share with you some thank you cards I've made.

I left my previous job last Thursday and I wanted to make some cards to give out to the amazing staff who quickly became friends over the years, to express my gratitude to them all.

I used the new Coffee Café stamps and matching framelits as well as the new In colour bitty bows. I saw a similar idea on Pinterest by a lady called Lisa Pretto and changed it up slightly.
I'm so pleased with how they turned out and just hope the recipients loved them as much as I do.


I used the 2017- 2019 In colours for these cards.

I've done a youtube tutorial showing you how I made them, I'll leave the link below for you all.


I hope you like how they turned out.

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

love Steffi xxx

Saturday 8 July 2017

Vertical Greetings tall milk carton style box

Hi everyone

I'm back with this beautiful gift box that holds a reed diffuser set. I got mine from the local £1 shop with a view to make a gift box myself.

I love the effect of heat embossing, it's like magic haha.



The version on the left is in Early Espresso cardstock and I've used gold embossing powder, gold glimmer paper, scrap of very vanilla, classic label punch and gold 1/8" ribbon.
The one on the left is made using Basic Black cardstock, silver embossing powder and silver 1/8" ribbon.

I really do love it, I hope you do too.

I've uploaded a video tutorial to YouTube and I'll leave the link below. I'd really like for you to go and have a look and if you like it, show your support and subscribe to my channel.


I'll be back with another project next week.

Until then....happy crafting.

Love Steffi xxx

Sunday 2 July 2017

Mini album gift box holds 4 albums and room for adhesives

Hi guys

I'm back with another project today for you all....this time I am making sure I post it on the day haha.

I've designed this myself to specifically fit 4 of the mini albums that I done on my last video tutorial. Inside the box is another box which I'll put some washi tape and glue, the idea is that the recipient can start adding pictures to the albums straight away.

The finished dimensions of the box are 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5" so it's a great sized box.





Here are the measurements of card that you will need:

Base of the box
Early espresso card measuring 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" score on all 4 sides at 1/2"

Sides of the box x 4
Early espresso card measuring 5" x 5" score at 1/2" on 1 side on all pieces

Inner box
crumb cake card measuring 9" x 9" score on all 4 sides at 3"

Lid
crumb cake measuring 6 5/8" x 6 5/8" score on all sides at 1/2" and 1"

I hope you all like this project. I have uploaded a video tutorial...I will leave a link below.


Thanks for looking and happy crafting.

Love Steffi xxx


One sheet mini album

hi everyone

I meant to post this last week when I uploaded my tutorial on you tube...I'm really sorry just been mad busy.









I got a bit carried away making these adorable mini albums...I just love them, and what better way to use up those retiring papers too!

for this project you will need:
12 x 12" card score on one side at 3 7/8", 4 1/8", 7 7/8" and 8 1/8"
rotate once and score at 2", 7" and 10 1/2"
remember that the 2" section is the top of our mini album.

card for the side mats on both sides
4 pieces measuring 3 5/8" x 4 3/4"
4 pieces measuring 3 5/8" x 3 1/4"
4 pieces measuring 3 5/8" x 1 3/4"

DSP for the side mats
4 pieces measuring 3 3/8" x 4 1/2"
4 pieces measuring 3 3/8" x 3"
4 pieces measuring 3 3/8" x 1 1/2"

Card for middle mats
1 piece measuring 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
2 pieces measuring 3 1/2" x 1 3/4"
1 piece measuring 3 1/2" x 3 1/4"
1 piece measuring 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"

DSP for middle mats
1 piece measuring 1" x 3 1/4"
2 pieces measuring 1 1/2" x 3 1/4"
1 piece measuring 3" x 3 1/4"
1 piece measuring 4 1/2" x 3 1/4"

I must confess that this is not my original design and I followed a tutorial by May May Made It. I will include links below to both my video tutorial and also hers.

I think you will enjoy giving these gorgeous mini albums a go...I did.



Thanks for looking and happy crafting!!

love Steffi xxx


Thursday 15 June 2017

NaturallyEclectic hexagon acetate front gift box



HI everyone

I'm back with an extra project this week...a cute hexagon box with an acetate window. I bought an oil burner from my local £1 shop but I didn't think much of the packaging. What do you do?.....make your own of course haha

I will include a link below to my video tutorial for all directions and measurements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91IpzuvFswA

I really hope you enjoy this as much as me.

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

love Steffi xxx

Monday 12 June 2017

Lindt chocolate box using Stampin Up supplies

Hi guys

Hope you have all had a great weekend...I went to the caravan with my mam, Auntie and little legs. It wasn't the best weather but that didn't spoil good quality family time.

Anyway today I'm back to share this lovely little chocolate box, it holds a box of Lindt chocolate thins. I just love making presents extra special with some handmade packaging.




I just love the simplistic elegance of these colours together.

Here is what I've used:

Very Vanilla card (for the base) measuring 9" x 7 1/2" score on all 4 sides at 1/2" and 1 1/2"
Early Espresso card (for the lid) measuring 8 1/8" x 6 5/8" score on all sides at 1/2" and 1"
Gold foil measuring 5 7/8" x 4 1/2"
Early espresso card measuring 5 5/8" x 4 1/4"
Eastern Medallions thinlets
Eastern gold vinyl stickers
mini tassels assortment
gold 1/8" ribbon
metallic enamel shapes

I have done a video tutorial on youtube and I will add the link below if you would like to watch it. On the video I forgot to add the stickers on the sides of the lid, so I added them after.

I hope you like this project. All products can be purchased on my online shop just click on the 'shop now' tab at the top of my blog.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohTzTt_TVWU

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Saturday 3 June 2017

Acetate fronted gift box with note cards and envelopes

Hi everyone

I'm back a day earlier than my usual Sunday project, this is due to being at work tomorrow.

I think this project would make a great little gift for someone, I hope you agree.



I have done a video tutorial for this project and I'd love for you to check it out, and if you like what you see I'd love for you to subscribe. I appreciate all the support.
Here is the link please enjoy

https://youtu.be/JK3QUfWfZo0

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Sunday 28 May 2017

Fresh florals dinky mini album

Hi guys

I back today with this super cute and dinky mini album...I love how its turned out. I've used items from the new upcoming catalogue....ONLY 4 MORE DAYS TIL IT GOES LIVE...IM SOO EXCITED!!
If you have not got a copy please let me know and I'll happily send one out..FREE OF CHARGE.

Here are pictures of today's tutorial




I really hope you like this cute mini album...it's perfect to keep in your handbag to show off beautiful photos. The pages will hold 3 x 3 inch sized photos.

I've uploaded a tutorial on YouTube, I'd be grateful if you pop on over and have a look. Please find the link below.

https://youtu.be/GIleesghEck

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Sunday 21 May 2017

Lovely inside and out hexagon box

Hi everyone

I wanted to share my latest project...I have used new products from the new catalogue starting June 1st. I'm so excited about this catalogue...so many gorgeous things!!!

If you dont have a demonstrator and would like a FREE catalogue posted out to you the please either comment below or click on the request catalogue tab at the top of my blog.



I love this colour...it's one of the new in colours. I've also done a tutorial on YouTube. Please find the link below. I hope you enjoy this project.


Thanks for looking 

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Sunday 7 May 2017

Eastern Palace hanging gift box

Hi everyone

Today is the last project using the Eastern Palace suite of products from Stampin Up. I hope you have enjoyed this week as much as me.

Today we have this cute hanging gift box.


I love how dinky it is. As with all my other projects this week I have done a YouTube tutorial, please find the link below.

https://youtu.be/rCdVl4y8aTU

I hope you like it. If you would like to purchase any products used this week just click the shop now tab on my blog and it'll take you straight there. Don't forget to use my hostess code (located in top right hand corner of my blog ) before you check out to enter you into my rewards club.

Thanks for looking.

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Saturday 6 May 2017

Eastern Palace Ferrero Rocher treat box

Hi guys
Yep I'm back again today with another project for you all. I really do love how it turned out, it's so dinky and cute. I hope you agree.




As you can see it holds 3 Ferrero Rocher all in their own little box. I have also done a video tutorial on this, I will put the link below.

https://youtu.be/gRMNQ59z768

I have loved bringing you all a different project every day this week. I really do hope you are enjoying it too.

Thanks for looking

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx

Friday 5 May 2017

Eastern palace double exploding box

Hi again

Today's project is this double exploding box. Again I've used the Eastern Palace DSP and I love these colours and how they pop...just gorgeous.



The inside of the smallest box is 3 x 3" so although I've put chocolate in mine, you could put in whatever you wanted.

It's a really easy project and as with my previous tutorials this week, I have also done a video tutorial. I will put the link below and would love for you to check it out.

https://youtu.be/md2-n7EvDWM

Don't forget that these products as 2 fantastic bundles are only available til May 31st. They are still available individually though so they're not going anywhere. If you want the whole collection I'd advise you to take advantage of one of the bundles where you will get free products on whichever one you choose!

I hope you like and enjoy this project, I'll be back again tomorrow with another.

Happy crafting

Love Steffi xxx