Thursday, October 16, 2008

3 by 3 Gift Set

Melanie Muenchinger's newest set for Gina K Designs, A Year of Flowers, is filled with gorgeous blooms--and although I have no idea what kind of flowers most are (lol!) I do know the sunflowers!

I created this little gift card set---the card measures 3" by 3". It is the perfect size to showcase any of the flowers and small enough to be able to complete the project quickly.
I simply stamped the flower, colored it with Copic markers and used my Scor-Pal to create the border around the image. Aside from providing a nice embossed edge, the border made it super easy to stamp the sentiment and align the little black crystal stickers.

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Here is the little gift bag. I originally purchased the little clear box of small cards at Michael's (in the $1 bin!) I gave all the cards that the box came with to my son (who is always wanting lots of things to add to his "school"!) I kept the clear box and small envelopes. So, all I had to do was create the new gift card and add the hemp braided handle and bow. The hemp handle is attached through holes punched with the Cropadile on the sides of the box.

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So easy!

Materials used: A Year of Flowers (Melanie Muenchinger for Gina K Designs); cardstock-white (Stampin' Up!); clear box and envelopes (Michael's); hemp (SU!); Cropadile (We R Memory Keepers); Scor-Pal; Copic markers; Memento black ink; black crystal stickers (Mark Richards); gingham bow (Hobby Lobby).


Here are a few RAKs I received this week from some stamping friends:

This card is from Amber (the winner of the Heart to Heart blog candy)! She send me this beauty to thank me (how sweet!) for all the fun goodies. She used my set Whimsical Autumn, that benefits the Alzheimer's Association, which totally warmed my heart! I love this card---the colors are fabulous. Thanks so very much, Amber. Glad you are enjoying your new stuff!

Denise sent this gorgeous creation to me just to let me know that she was so proud of me for all the Alzheimer's fundraising and cardraising!!!!! She also used Whimsical Autumn on this--Love it! Thanks so much Denise!


Thanks for stopping by!

20 comments:

Allison said...

I love your colouring on your flower card! The box is so cute too - I need to start shopping those $1 bins more!

Deb Neerman said...

So easy?!? So pretty!

TFS, you rock!

B said...

Oh too cute! I love how you added the handle!

Sharri said...

Your coloring is awesome!!
The gift set is such a neat idea. I love everything about it!

Rita said...

How much easier can it get...I luv this project! I luv the idea that you used the box from a $ item, you are so inspiring girl!!!

Jami said...

What a great little project - I love the beautiful sunflower, and how you reused the clear box!!
hugs, Jami

stampmonkey said...

Super cute project! I love sunflowers, and this one is so pretty! I like the way you added the scored lines. Beautiful gift set. tfs

Cute RAKs...and it's neat that they both used your set for them!

specialcraftmom4 said...

Great cards and I love your gift card idea! I never thought about taking out the cards making my own and keeping the envelopes and box. I LOVE the $1 bins too (: Thanks!

P.S. Thank you for adding my store to your Blog and all the nice comments. I really appreciate it (:

Denise Marzec said...

Awesome card with the scor-pal lines, lovely sunflower and great gift bag! You always WOW me.

Denise (the "dork"...laughed out loud that you called me that)

Janine said...

Beautiful RAKS and such a pretty card.!!!

Deb Wood said...

Fabulous cards Cammie, I love that squirrel! I guess I should get it out and stamp it up!

Ashley Newell said...

REally pretty cards!

Carolina said...

Just adorable Cammie - love what you created with Melanie's new set! The clear case is the perfect way to showcase your adorable cards and make such beautiful gift!

Theresa Momber said...

I love your note card set! You colored that sunflower so beautifully. Gorgeous RAKs.

Lee said...

Oh what an absolutely SWEET card set!!!! I love the handle!!

Dawn Easton said...

Love the sunflower card set, so pretty and wonderfully coloured!
Your RAK's are gorgeous too!!

Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said...

Love the sunflower. I am a fan of sunflowers. I just bought some gorgeous metal one in Salado last week. Very pretty! Have a nice weekend, glad the rain has gone.

Maria said...

These are awesome Cammie! I love sunflowers myself. The Michael's dollar bin rocks.

Anonymous said...

What fabulous cards Carolyn!! I saw that you were published in the card creations magazine!! Congrats!!

Rose Ann said...

I love your sunflower set of cards, and the great container you've altered to hold them!! Great RAK's too!!