It’s Keep It Simple Sunday so you’re getting quick’n easy last minute Easter treats. You can whip these up in less than 5 minutes (more like 3!) with a few punches, glue and an adorable stamp. Just like the bunny from A Good Day stamp set.
Perfect for your Easter table with the Gingham Gala designer series paper. Just a tiny morsel to round out your spring meal.
Let me show you everything you need before we get started.
The only thing you need for this cutie? Just scraps!
Gingham Gala
Highland Heather
Whisper White
Look how sweet the little treat looks inside the flower! (I just realized I missed adding a little pink nose too!😊)
Which One Would You Pick?
Small gingham Highland Heather and curved flower petals?
Or large Grapefruit Grove gingham squares and no curves?
Who Wouldn’t LOVE These Treats?
I love to give – and receive – mini treats. Anytime is good, but for special occasions, it’s great! These are so quick and easy to put together, you can get the kids involved and make up a batch for them to take to school.
While I’ll bet your last minute Easter treats won’t last very long, you’ll be sharing the joys of spring with everyone – in a mini chocolate bite!
You are going to LOVE my simple DIY gift for coffee lovers today! And even better, you can check out my Facebook Live Replay video to see all the steps to make them at home yourself.
Look how sweet these little guys are!
OK, I just gotta say this is one of my most favouritist projects of all time! They’re just so CUTE! The bright and bold colours, the petite size, the polka dots, the gingham ribbon, the coffee theme. What is NOT TO LOVE about ’em?
Plus they make a super quick gift you made yourself! That’s totally practical! Wanna see how easy they are?
Let’s See This Simple DIY Gift for Coffee Lovers in Action!
I tied a bit of Navy gingham ribbon to the clasp after we were all done that I forgot to do when we were live. I thought it sweetened it up even more! What do you think?
Cuttin’ It Up!
Look at only the small amount of stuff you need to make this cutie (the one we made together in the video):
Real Red – 1 piece about 4 1/4 x 6
scraps of cardstock – Night of Navy, Early Espresso, Whisper White
small scrap of Regals 6×6 DSP in Real Red (small dots)
inexpensive memo pad
round stationery binding ring (the kind that snaps closed)
Now It’s Up To You!
I’d love for you to make some of these and share them over on my Facebook group page, Design with Jo VIPeeps! Here’s everything you need to whip some up at home (oh, and don’t forget your Cropadile😉).
I have been going a little bit crazy making these adorable pint sized memo pads. (I’ve got more done besides these! 🙃) . But look how fun they are!
Many Thanks
I am so grateful when you stop and take a peek at what I’m doing. I know you’ve got lots of things to do and places to be. And I hope you found a bit of inspiration to motivate you to get into your craft space. Let me know how it goes!
Before you go, here are a couple other close ups.
This was the other one we made together. A bit simpler but cool with the greeting on the textured coffee sleeve and the beans in behind.
I added one of the small True Gentleman buttons with some Linen Thread knotted through it to this one. Plus I placed the shadowed tiny cup in behind the sentiment coffee sleeve. That red really makes it POP!
And this fella has the spiral from the memo pad for a top so it sits together just a little more solidly. I explained in the video how to do this so if you didn’t get a chance to watch it, now’s your chance!
Oh, and if you want to make that Stair Stepper card I showed you in the video, simply click here for my video.
Whichever cute coffee cup design you decide to make, maybe this simple DIY gift for coffee lovers just might be your favourtist project ever too!
I’ve got a new video for you for DIY handmade paper gift bags. Ones so simple and cheery you’ll be reaching for your Happiness Blooms DSP to make a few right along with me!
But first…did you see my Product of the Week this week? I’m featuring 3D projects and videos. All week!
Remember this funny little bunny? I love his toothiness! And you can get a pdf to make him yourself…simply click here.
And the rest of this week I’ll have more 3D items for you to check out just like this pretty gift bag. So make sure you hop back!
I’m not sure what I like more. The bright Pineapple Punch flowers or the little pop of Lovely Lipstick. Both are fab for sending your wishes for almost ANY occasion.
OK, I won’t make you wait any longer…sit back and enjoy!
DIY Handmade Paper Gift Bags
Let me give you a close-up of the matching tag. It’s a perfect match for this sweet paper and so much fun when you layer punches to frame your stamping.
Make Some At Home
OK, now it’s your turn. Here are all the supplies I used today. Pick up what you need right here for tons of cheerful bags. Plus be sure to use my April host code (CBPJASZX) to earn a free Sunny Rewards shopping spree from me!
I’d love it if you left me a comment. Which one can you see yourself making?
A. The colourful Night of Navy background offset with the bright Pineapple Punch cardstock?
Or B. the cheery Calypso Coral I made in my video?
No matter which one appeals to you the most, you’re going to love making your own for all the special gift giving occasions! These colours are ideal for spring, but maybe you have some manly colours hanging around for a fun Father’s Day bag? Or muted pastels for an up-and-coming Easter present?
Sooooo, I know you sometimes skip to the bottom and miss out on some of the good stuff 🙃. Did you take a peek at the video? It’s a nice short one and there’s nothing like seeing it made right in front of you to pick up my tips and techniques. Just sayin’…
A Quick Thanks
It was great to have you stop by for a gander today. I hope to see you again soon when I showcase my other 3D items. And ALL my paper crafting ideas in my blog posts.
I promise I’ve got lots more besides DIY handmade paper gift bags to keep your own creativity sparked – better stay tuned!
Cute birthday cards for friends are easy when you have a punch as fantastic as the Cake Builder in the 2019 Occasions catalogue. Even without the stamps, grab this one fabulous builder punch, some DSP and you’re all set for crafting cards…and coordinating gifts!
This punch was so popular it sold out in weeks when the Occasions Catalogue first launched. So I’ve been (im)patiently waiting for it to come back in so I could share it with you.
Note: (It will be back April 15th so I couldn’t wait any longer to showcase it as part of this week’s Product of the Week.) It’s available to order NOW though!
Many of you know I’m a huge fan of punches. It’s true that while I love me my dies, there’s nothing to beat punches for fast and fun paper crafting.
This week I want to show you some projects that fit “easy”, moderate” and more “advanced” categories of paper crafting. So hang onto your birthday cakes and let’s get started with our moderate project.
The birthday greeting, cake topper and cake design? I’ve mixed and matched the Amazing Life stamps for more “punch” (🙃 I know, huge groaner but I couldn’t resist!)
Design with Jo Design Details
I love mixing up my Brights colour family for unexpected combinations. Today I’ve got So Saffron, Mango Melody and Melon Mambo playing together.
frame your cake with a matted oval in a coordinating colour
colour a few whimsical pearls with the Mango Dark Stampin’ Blend to match the design
use matching dots in Brights 6×6 designer series paper on the envelope flap
Design with Jo Tips
Save Paper: cut your DSP and cardstock down to 1 1/4″ high so you can cut the cake out and miss having to punch the stand
Double Up!: get two cards from one punching (you will have a reverse of this cake for variety)
No Measure Magic: punch out your cake and stand and lay them on your oval; ink up your cake topper”, remove the top layer cake and eyeball it. You should have pretty good placement without having to pull out your ruler.
Pop It Up!: use Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the cake stand
And That’s Not All!
Look what else you can design to coordinate with your cute birthday cards for friends.
WOW! An almost an exact replica of the card. There’s only two little differences.
I crafted a belly band for my mini pizza box in Melon Mambo. See how to make one perfectly sized in this video here.
I added a double wrap of white baker’s twine around the whole design to add a fun element.
Make It Your Own
There’s no time like the present to get into you craft area and create! Make up a few of these fun designs yourself. Here are all the supplies I used.
Order along with my host code and you can earn FREE Sunny Rewards from me. Here’s your code: CBPJASZX
I’ve got a super adorable Easter punchart project for you coming up so make sure you head back here later this week to check it out!
And I hope you enjoyed this card design and will be mix and matching your own stamps for awesome and cute birthday cards for friends – they’ll LOVE ’em!
We’re winding down Sale-a-bration 2019 so I wanted to share DIY gatefold cards using the Petal Promenade designer series paper and Beautiful Promenade bundle. And the best part is you can still get the patterned paper free with a $60 CDN order.
But even before it was a free item, this paper was a favourite of mine. It’s darn near perfect for any special occasions, but especially to express love and support. I made stunning and easy cards with cutouts a few weeks ago in my Facebook Live.
And this super simple note card is a Make it In 5 contender! In my world, that’s one of the absolute BEST things about having patterned paper do all the work for you.
Our Card
Let’s see this pretty card you might give your significant other for an anniversary or Valentine’s or you might think it’s perfect for a great friend.
Isn’t the die cut spectacular? And the paper exquisite? What about the gorgeous greeting with its mix of plain and brush lettering?
What would YOU send this card for?
DIY Gatefold Cards
Gatefold cards are one of my “go-to” designs for a few reasons:
they’re a bit out-of-the-regular-old-ho-hum with a middle opening so your recipient will find it a bit unexpected
there’s always a fun or beautiful focal point like our detailed die and flower greeting on the front
you can turn them on their side for another unique design like on this sunny birthday card
they are super easy and fast to create, especially when you use designer paper for your background
I always think it’s fun to decorate the inside of a card too. This is what I thought worked well with this one. Wanna see it?
Oh I guess I can show you the entire inside…😉
This stamp set is a two step set, so this is a cool textured inside stamp for the flower. But I thought it was ideal on its own and simply added the smaller greeting to finish it off.
Let me tell you a bit more about my design thoughts as I was creating.
Jo’s Design Details
There’s so many details in the photo realistic paper and the faceted circle-ish die, I needed to keep my flower and sentiment simple.
It’s easy to pick your colours when they’re written on the back of the designer paper package. The mat behind the flowered paper is the same colour as the majority of the blossoms in the photo.
I’ve used the “odd law” 🤪 more than once. There are 3 places to see Smoky Slate: the sentiment, the die and the card base. And there are 3 spots to see the Petal Pink: the focal point flower, the photo itself and the matting.
Notice the sparkle on the flower? I felt it just needed “something” so I pulled out my Fine Tip Glue Pen (which doesn’t get a huge amount of love in my craft room). A dab here and there to accent the flower sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds did the trick.
Get Your Patterned Paper Free!
Now’s the time to get YOUR package of the Petal Promenade designer series paper for nothing. But only until March 31st when Sale-a-bration 2019 ends!
By purchasing this gorgeous Beautiful Promenade bundle itself, you only need to add the Dazzling Diamonds glitter or some can’t-be-without-’em Stampin’ Dimensionals, and the paper is yours. FREE! A quick click to take you to my online store is all it takes to start making this card at home.
With all the ideas on the internet, I’m so happy you stopped to take a closer look at my design. I share lots more here every week. To see my most recent posts, take a peek at my Gallery page. I’ve got all my designs in one place and you just need to click on a photo to go right to the post. There’s sure to be some inspiration for you no matter how you like to paper craft.
So thank you. And I hope you get some time to pull out your patterned paper and design your own DIY gatefold cards for someone special in your like.
