12.06.2009

My Thrift Store Haul

Here is my thrift store haul. It's lots of items I can use in my mini books.
Enjoy!


11.21.2009

Baby Shower Invitation


I thought I'd share my latest SCAL cut. I made this up for a baby shower and wanted to share it with all of you all. If you'd like the cut file please email me or leave a comment with your email address.

11.03.2009

Making Chipboard & Charm Bling Items

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10.27.2009

First Video of First Mini Album

9.06.2009

A2 Card Holder

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You need a pieces of cardstock that measures 12 x 8 1/2, your paper
trimmer,

bone folder, and adhesive.

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On the 12" side you're going to score at 2 1/2", 3 1/4",
7 5/8", 8 7/16"

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On the 8 1/2" side you're going to score at 5/8", 1 3/8",
7 1/8", 7 7/8".

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Now you're going to cut away the parts shown below.

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Crease all your score lines.

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You need to add adhesive to the small end flap.

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Now your box is complete. Decorate and enjoy!

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8.28.2009

Blog Candy Winners...

Sorry I'm running a little late with this. I have family in town.
Since I had so many enter I decided to do 2 winners. The first one will win all that is pictured. The other person will win some mystery items.
And the winners are...

Grand Prize Winner:
Anonymous said...
Please enter me in your contest. I do not have a blogs and stamping up but I need some new paper.Ginnyginnys_lil_designs@yahoo.comthat's my email
August 7, 2009 3:35 PM

Mystery Box Winner:
tmorrow said...
your blog is great and your tutorials are awesome.
August 5, 2009 6:41 PM

Please email me at malisaleblanc@gmail.com with your home address so I can get your goodies in the mail!

Thank you to everyone for entering and playing along. I apprecaite all of you!

8.16.2009

Box W/ Dividers for A2 Cards, Post-It-Notes & Misc.

Box With Dividers for Cards & Post-it-Notes


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You need 5 pieces of cardstock. 10 1/2" x 9", 9
1/2" x 8", 10 1/2" x 6", 9" x 3", and 9 1/2" x 3
1/2" (Not Shown)

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Score the 10 1/2" x 9" at 1 1/2" on all 4 sides.

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Score the 9 1/2" x 8" at 1" on all 4 sides.

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You need to cut the end score marks and then notch them out. This
makes your ends look nicer once they are all attached.

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On your 9 1/2" x 8" you need to cut your end score marks in to
the score marks. Then your going to cut off and remove the bottom tabs. I notched these
also.

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Back to the 10 1/2" x 9" piece you need to fold in and attach
the tabs.

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Then using adhesive you need to attach the tabs to the inside of your
box.

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Back to the 9 1/2" x 8 piece and fold in your score marks.

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Attach your top tabs inside. This is making the lid to the box.

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You need to add adhesive on the back of the long tab and it needs to be
attached to the inside of your bottom box.

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Here is another picture of the lid attached to the bottom.

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Now your box is complete. The lid should close over the bottom with no
problems.

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Your complete box open.

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You need your 9 1/2" x 3 1/2" piece. You need to score this
piece at 1" on both short sides and 1 long side.

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Next you need to cut and notch this piece as shown.

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You're going to attach this pocket piece to the lid of your box.

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Now you need your 10 1/2" x 6" piece. You need to score this
piece at 4 1/2", 6", 7 1/2"

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You're going to fold this piece into a "W" as shown. Add
adhesive an attach to make a divider for your bottom of your box.

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Now you need your 9" x 3" piece. You need to score this piece
at 3", 4 1/2", 6" You need to fold and add adhesive as you did above.
(sorry for the double post in the picture)

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This is how your dividers will go in the bottom of your box.

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Now your box is complete.

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On the left side of your box it will hold your A2 size cards and
envelopes.
I put a post-it-note in the top right and clips in the bottom right. I also added a jumbo
decorated paper clip on the pocket. You can decorate and use it however you'd like!

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8.05.2009

Small Gift Box Tutorial

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You need a pieces of cardstock that measures 11 x 6 1/2.



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On the 6 1/2" side you're going to score at 1", 2 1/2", 5
1/4", 6 3/4" & 9 1/2"



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On the 11" side you're going to score both sides at 1 1/2".



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Now you're going to cut away the parts shown below. The 1" score

line is at the bottom of the screen. You're going to cut up to the 2 1/2" score line

and remove that piece on both sides. On the opposite end you're going to cut out and

remove the center piece. I notch out my center flaps so they fold in better. At this time

I also used my crop-o-dile to punch holes in the two tabs at the top. You can also use
your

scallop punch on the other end.



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You need to flip your box over and add adhesive as shown.



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You need to fold the little tabs in and stick them to the piece with the
adhesive.



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You want to make sure the flaps with the hole punched goes on the outside of the box.



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Now you are ready to decorate.



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Here are the measurements you need for your designer paper.



1 piece 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" (font)

2 pieces 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" (sides)

1 piece 3 1/4" x 1 1/4" (top)

1 piece 3/4" x 3 1/4" (front flap- scallop)



As you can see I pulled the flaps out and tied with a ribbon. You can
also just tuck these inside your box.



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Here is another box just make with cardstock size 11" x 6"
using the same score lines.



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