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THURSDAY IS THE DAY FOR SHARING A 3D PROJECT WITH YOU!

For my 3D project this week I spent time, and quite a bit of retired cardstock, to create a Pyramid Gift Box.

This is the template I created to make the box. It took a few attempts to achieve the design that I wanted.

Each side of the pyramid measures 6 1/2″ (16.5cm) and each side of the base measures 3 1/2″ (8cm).

The tabs are 1/2″ each, with one of the base tabs measuring 3/4″. This tab is wider to allow a pair of small magnets to be used to help secure the base. One magnet was secured to the flap using a mini glue dot. The second magnet was placed inside the pyramid, secured with a mini glue dot and covered with a small DSP circle.

The pyramid was made using a piece of Wild Wheat A4 cardstock.

I cut an additional single triangle and used it to cut panels of Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper. These panels were cut to 1/16″ smaller on all three sides.

After adhering the DSP panels to the base, I assembled the pyramid.

I reused the template to cut a ‘nose cone’ and a base strip. These were then attached to the top and bottom of the gift box to reinforce these ends.

The greeting, form the Autumn Expressions Stamp Set, was stamped in Pebbled Path, on to a piece of Wild Wheat card. Then it was cut with one of the Stylish Shaoes Dies.

The Autumn Expressions Dies were used to cut the small collection of leaves that are tucked in behind the greetings panel. The base of the greeting panel was glued to the box and the top was secured with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I was able to cut the DSP so that the design would flow from one side to the next.

The Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon was tied into a bow and positioned toward the top of the box using a mini glue dot.

The final step was to add some Faux Glass Dots to the front panel.

Now the only thing left to do is to find something to pop inside the box as a gift to someone special.

Tomorrow I have a Fun Fold Card to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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WELL, WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEDNESDAY?

The latest news is that the 2024 September – December Mini Catalogue has gone live!

The catalogue is filled to the brim with wonderful seasonal products. Click on the image below and you can see all of these new products for yourself.

The project I want to share today is a home decor item.

I started with a 9 3/4″x 9 3/4″ display frame from Ikea.

The Fresh Freesia layer had a slightly smaller Highland Heather card layer adhered to it. Then I added the 6″x 6″ piece of Designer Series Paper.

The sentiment is from the Autumn Expressions Stamp set and was added using a heat embossing technique. The new WOW! embossing powder creates a glossier and more raised effect.

I used the largest die, from the Autumn Expressions Dies, to frame the sentiment.

Several leaves were cut from Vellum and coloured with Fresh Freesia and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. Then they were tucked in behind the greeting and secured with Stampin’ Seal+.

The final touch was to add some Adhesive-backed Pearls from the Trio pack.

Tomorrow is Thursday and I have a 3D project to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. Just click on any of the images below.

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TODAY IS TUESDAY AND IT IS TIME FOR SOME TIPS & TECHNIQUES

The greeting for today’s card is about to become a favourite – YOU’VE GOT THIS. It will be perfect for so many occasions and is so inspirational.

I think the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection is also perfect for loads of occasions.

For this card, I used another one of the card templates from page 22 of the 2024 Annual Catalogue.

Look for the template that is the third from the right on the top row – a card front using lots of strips of card/Designer Series Paper.

Each of the DSP papers have a landscape image on one side and a coloured side. I cut 1/2″ strips of three of these colours – Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow and Wild Wheat. The length of each strip is 3 1/2″.

TIP: When positioning the strips of DSP, use a sheet of Grid Paper to align the first piece accurately, in the centre of the Basic White panel.

TECHNIQUE: When positioning the strips, use Tombow Multipurpose Glue so that you can slide each strip to create the staggered effect.

I wrapped a long length of Wild Wheat trim, from the 2023-2025 In Colour Jute Twine bundle, and tied the ends in a bow.

TIP: Using a MIni Glue Dot is a great way to ensure the bow sits in the position you want.

The colours I chose for this card were based on this sunflower styled DSP. I used the second largest circle, from the Stylish Shapes Dies, to cut the flower and create the focal point.

Using the largest circle, I cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler. The two circles were layered using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

TIP: If the shape is large you can always trim off part of one side. For this card, I cut a straight edge on the left hand side. The partial circle then had dimensionals added so that it could be lifted up over the jute trim.

The greeting, that was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento ink directly onto a piece of DSP, was then added to the card front.

The card insert and back of the envelope had DSP added to finish the card.

The final step was to add some 2023-2025 In Colour Dots.

Tomorrow I have a home decor project to share with you.

Until then, happy stamping.

If you live in Australia, you can order any of the products I used to make this card by going to my online store. As you read through this post, you will see the products I used for this project. The new items are available from September 3rd.

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