CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION BOX

I was inspired to make this large  4'' x  6'' 'Explosion Box' after seeing a tutorial by Kathy Clement.   She had a great idea of how to make a box of this size and her very clever acetate box in the middle made it just what I was looking for.  The panel measurements are my own.  The background patterned paper is called 'Jingle All The Way'.  It is from an Etsy designer.

 

I decided to make a utility storage box.  Inside I have created panels with matching snowmen.  Behind them I have storage for my gift tags for the Holiday.  The acetate box holds tape, string and scissors.   Snowmen came from a kit called 'Jingle All The Way' by Home Shopping Network.

                                          ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

FUN FOLD BIRTHDAY CARD

I created this 'Fun Fold Birthday' card using regular 65lb cardstock.  It measures  4 1/4'' x  5  1/2'' and fits nicely in a standard A2 envelope.  The background papers are from a Graphic 45 kit called Autumn Greetings.

The ephemera used is from my kit called 'Gone Fishing'.

...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

HARVEST Z-fold CARD

 

I created this Z-fold Card out of regular 65lb weight cardstock.  When extended it measures  5 1/2'' x  9'' but folds up nicely into a  5 1/2'' x  5 1/2'' envelope.  

Close up of the pumpkin patch with scarecrow.  The ephemera is from Etsy designer Laurie Furnell.  The kit is called 'Fall'.  I brought the images into Photoshop Elements for sizing then ran them through Brother's Scan-n-Cut.

 

This is the back with a large space for sentiment. 

 

...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

SUNFLOWER SHAKER GIFT BOX

I created this Sunflower Shaker Gift Box using standard 65lb cardstock.  The measurements for the box I got from Julie at 'The Paper Pixie'.  It measures  3 1/2" x  6 1/2'' x  1''. 

I designed the sunflower by using images found on Creative Fabrica website.  The wood panel paper also came from there.  I brought it into Photoshop Elements for sizing.  The 2'' plastic dome used to make the glitter shaker is from Amazon.

                                                           Fill it up with a fun treat.  I did make an error by gluing the top tabs in my video.  So please watch for the part where I corrected that.

                                Here's a link to my Youtube channel.  Clareene Forbes - YouTube

                                              ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

SHADOW BOX FRAME

This Shadow Box Frame measures  3'' x  5'' x  1/2''.  Photos are from Etsy designer Crilu Scrap.  Kit is called Scarecrow.  Tiny raven is from clip art on the internet.

                                             Simple triangle shaped stand for the back.

                                             ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

   

HALLOWEEN ACCORDION CARD

Here's a second Accordion Card made the same as first one.

The photo on the front cover is from a kit from Etsy designer Touky Designs called Spooky Nightmares Journal Paper.

                                          ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

HALLOWEEN ACCORDION CARD

I originally saw an 'Accordion Style Card' tutorial made by Stampin' Up Rep Lisa Curio last year.  It has become one of my favorites.  The card measures 5 1/2'' x  16'' when fully extended.

I was inspired to make a Halloween themed card because of a great digital kit by Touky Designs called 'Spooky Nightmares' sold on Etsy.  This is the front cover.

This is the back cover.  The background papers are from a Graphic 45 kit called 'Charmed'.

Here is a link to my YouTube channel.  (12) Clareene Forbes - YouTube

...and there you have it.   Thanks for stopping by...

DOUBLE SHADOW BOX

 

I was inspired to make my own 'Shadow Box' after seeing a video by Sam at Mixed Up Craft.  I used cardstock from Flutter Collection by G45.  I decorated the front using tiny paper flowers from a Tim Holtz die called 'Tattered florals'.  I glued them in the center of silk flowers.  Leaves are from a die of unknown origin. 

 

The two frames are hinged together so they can open and close.  

                                        Here is the sentiment on the back which I designed.

                                   Here is a link to my YouTube channel for a complete video. 

                                          ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

TRIPLE SHADOW BOX FRAME

The photos in this 'Triple Shadow Box Frame' are recessed  1/2".   I used papers from a Graphic 45 kit called 'En Vogue'.   Frame measures  4 1/2" x  14 1/2".
 

This is the sentiment on the back side of the frame.

                                       This is in the middle of back for personal sentiments.

                                          ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

TWIST-n-POP CARD

I created this 'Twist-n-Pop' card as a Get Well Card.  It measures 4'' x  6''.  I saw a video made by Collette Mitrega a few years ago and it became one of favorite cards.  I have used her instructions for the basic measurements ever since. 

Opened up the card measures  4'' x  12''.  Background papers and the frogs are from Creative Fabrica.  I brought them into Photoshop for sizing and mounted them on my own background design.

                 Here is the back side.  I fussy cut this 'Nurse' frog from clip art on the internet.

Here is a video on my YouTube channel if you would like to follow along and make one of you own.

                                          ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

PICNIC CENTERPIECE

I created this 'Picnic Centerpiece' using regular cardstock.  Bottom of the box is reinforced with medium weight chipboard.

 Here's the second side.  I used Americana colors from the 'Chicory Cottage' kit on Etsy.  Stars are a punch and attached with pop ups.  Military emblems are from clip art on the internet.  I found the American eagle on Creative Fabrica's site.

                          Both ends have the same sentiment.  Centerpiece measures  4'' x  8''  x  4''.

                 

                 I have a video on my YouTube channel if you would like to make one of your own.

                                            ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

 

EASEL CARD TOPPED BOX

 

I created this project using papers from the Graphic 45 collection called 'Let It Bee'.  It is a  6'' x  6'' x  1 1/2'' box topped with an easel card.  

The easel card is held in place by three layers of patterned paper .  I made the large rose using the  'Tattered Floral' die by Tim Holtz.  The smaller roses that cluster around it are made with an ek floral punch.  Very small. They measure one inch.

                                                         Inside the box is a photo album.  

 

This is the backside of the easel card.

                                            The photo album stretches out to twelve inches.

There is a video of this project on my YouTube Channel..

                                             ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

SEASCAPE FUN FOLD CARD

 

 I was inspired to create my own version of this 'Fun Fold Card' after watching a tutorial by Terri Walker.  It measures  4'' x  6''.  Front flap is held together with a small magnet.

                                            The card opens to reveal the sentiment section. Patterned paper is from a digital kit from Etsy called 'Whimsical Seascape'.

Lighthouse and seagull ephemera is from clip art on the internet.  I brought them into Photoshop for sizing then fussy cut them out.

                                   

                           HERE is a YouTube video if you would like to make one yourself.

                                           ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

BURST OF SPRING

 

I created this box using cardstock and light weight chipboard.  It measures  8'' x  8'' x  1''.  I used a Tim Holtz die call Tattered Florals for the flowers.  

The background papers are from a G45 collection call 'Come Away With Me'.  

Here's a close up of the sentiment bursting through the lip of the box.  The sentiment is from clip art on the internet. 

                                       ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

STORAGE ENVELOPE

I designed this 'Storage Envelope' to hold recipe cards.  It measures about  4 1/2'' x  6 1/2'' x  1'.  I used standard weight cardstock in bright colors.  The background papers are from a kit call 'Home Sweet Home' by Graphic 45. 

                             

The funky cartoon chickens are from a kit by Etsy designer 'Digital Artwork Co.' 

                                             The recipe holder on the inside is removeable.

                                            ...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by... 

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

 

I created this 'Message in a Bottle' free standing table decoration by using 100 lb cardstock.  For the bottle I used a bottle shaped die. I glued two together for front and back for strength.   It measures  3 1/2" x  9" x  1 1/2".  I used my Scan-n-Cut machine to cut out the different layers and tags.

  

Background papers are from a kit called 'Nautical Junk Journal' by Etsy designer Veriepear.  

Close up of clear plastic dome filled with glitter and beads. 

The hidden drawer on the side can be pushed out and filled with treasures.  There is a video on my YouTube channel to make the drawer.  Please see 'Flip Top Box' and follow the directions for inside box. 

...and there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...

EASTER GIFT BOX

 

I used 100 lb white cardstock to create this little 'Easter Gift Box".  It measures  5 1/2'' x  3 1/2'' and is 1 1/2'' deep.  Background papers are scrapes from my stash.  

Here's a side view.  The grass is cut from a die made by the Alina Craft Company. I put shredded paper inside the box and will fill with candies.

I made a template of the images and fussy cut them out.  The bunny and eggs are from clip art on the internet.  I designed the sentiment for the background and cut it out with an oval die.

If you would like to make some of your own, I have a video on my YouTube channel.  Here is a LINK:

And there you have it.  Thanks for stopping by...