Today is the launch day for my very first Project Kit! I can’t wait for you all to see the kit, what it includes and the projects designed especially for it. I have spent a long time making sure I designed great projects, with some of the best parts of the Autumn / Winter catalogue – with plenty of kit options to suit all budgets.
Please click on the button under the video below to view the contents of the kit, the prices and how to order one from me!
At this time of year my attention turns to desk top treats that I can make for my colleagues at work – and the treats that can go inside them. Chocolate and sweet treats are often the default goody that I reach for, but there are times when these aren’t suitable and other options are required.
Tealights are one alternative, especially scented ones. The ones I used in this box are different to the usual, they are 6 hour candles which means they are deeper than the normal tealights – fitting 8 in this box.
The Designer Series Paper (DSP) used is Feels like Frost, a gorgeous returning fave from last year – both sides of the paper are lush, aren’t they? I kept the theme focussed around the silver of the paper and finished it off with the silver edged ribbon.
I think it would be a cute table gift as an alternative to sweet treats.
Eek! It’s October – how did that happen? The nights are already drawing in and the clocks will change soon also. Most would see that as a negative, but I absolutely love it. I love the run up to the events during this time of year – Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas etc. So I thought it was time I cracked out the foil and make some full blown Christmas projects.
Today’s is a slimline pocket pouch, a great size for small bags of sweeties or perhaps small chocs such as Green & Blacks. Ideal for table favours, part of a hamper treat selection or in the stocking on Christmas Eve.
The word ‘joy’ on the front is made from the dies of the same name using two different foils. The dies come with three separate segments to make up the wording, however I chose to only use two for this project.
And of course, I had to break out the Wonder of a Season ribbon combo and do the double ribbon bow tie that I previewed when I first got my initial order from the Autumn / Winter catalogue.
What do you think would fit nicely into this pouch?
I’ve hit that time of year when my mind has turned to Christmas and table favours, little gifts for team mates or for my children’s school friends. ‘Tis the Season Designer Series Paper (DSP) is amazing for this as it has so many different patterns in a mixture of seasonal colours.
These gorgeous little milk carton style boxes are big enough for some sweet treats and can make sweet table favours for Christmas Day itself. I’ve made mine look even cuter by adding some foil accents around the paper, which really makes it pop.
This one features Real Red heavily, and the ribbon is truly gorgeous! What would you use these little cartons for?
Best Wishes, Suzanne
Colours Used:
Measurements:
Card Stock = 5 x 7 inches
Red Foil = 13/8 x 15/8 inches (4 pieces)
Designer Series Paper = 11/4 x 11/2 inches (4 pieces)
Red Foil = 13/8 x 1 inches (2 pieces)
Designer Series Paper = 11/4 x 7/8 inches (2 pieces)
Making large boxes isn’t done often, mainly because I like to save Designer Series Paper (DSP) and not use an entire sheet in one go. But that’s silly – that’s what it’s for and should be used for others to be amazed by. So I’ve done it, this project uses a full 12″ x 12″ sheet of Specialty Designer Series Paper and a full 12″ x 12″ foil sheet. It looks absolutely gorgeous and I wish I had done it a lot sooner.
The Brightly Gleaming paper is a returning fave from last year’s Autumn / Winter Mini Catalogue and you can see why – it’s absolutely beautiful. There isn’t much you need to do to a project when you have paper like this! So I decided to make the most of the stunning paper and not do too much to cover it up.
The foil base sits with the paper lid and a wrap of Night of Navy ribbon – the only extra piece is a small label, ready for the recipients name to be added. I love it, almost too much – who is going to receive this from me? It’s a great size to fit lots of treats, jewellery, scarves, ornaments, a bundle of smellies… all sorts!
Have you got your hands on this paper? If not, why not?
Best Wishes, Suzanne
Colours Used:
Measurements:
Designer Series Paper = 12 x 12 inches
Copper Foil = 12 x 12 inches
Copper Foil scrap.
Very Vanilla scrap.
Night of Navy scrap.
Scoring:
Designer Series Paper = 4 inches on all four sides (see video for tip)
