Asian Step Card

Here's another Asian project brought for a shoebox last week. The girl's thought I was crazy to take all these photos but it helps me to remember how to make this card and also gives me an opportunity to share it with all of you! Project finished size is 4-1/4" x 5".

Crumple the flowers and use a white gel pen for the center of the flower.

Side view:

Here are the supplies:

(1) 4-1/4" x 9" Old Olive CS - see info below
(1) 4-1/4" x 5" Old Olive CS

(1) 4" x 3" Bashful Blue CS

(1) 4" x 1" DSP

(1) 4" x 1-1/4" DSP

(1) 4" x 1-1/2" DSP

(2) Close to Cocoa Branch die cuts

(10) Trio Punch Flowers in Pretty in Pink and Pixie Pink

(1) Pagoda die cut (non SU)

I was able to get the measurements for this step project:

(1) 4-1/4" x 9" CS in Old Olive, on the 9" side score 1-1/4", 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 1-1/2", 1-3/4"

Position and place the printed paper on the sections as shown.

Stamp Dolls on Whisper White. Stamp dolls again on scraps of Pixie Pink, Rose Red, Bashful Blue and Pretty in Pink. I colored the faces in using the Blush Blossom Stampin Write pen. I also colored int he tops of the boys hat using the Bashful Blue pen. The Pretty in Pink Pen is used for the flowers in the girl's hair.

Here are the cut dolls and their cute clothing. Adhere clothes on top of the Dolls. Then place dimensional to position on to the steps.

Supplies:

• Stamps: Asian Dolls (non SU)
• CS: Old Olive, Ruby Red, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, Washi Paper (non SU)
• Ink: Black Staz-On
• Accys: Big Shot Birds and Branches Die, Trio Flower Punch, White Gel Pen, Blush Blossom- Pretty in Pink-Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Pen, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Pagoda (non SU)

Thank you for stopping by today to visit............

Petite Origami Box

Here's a project to share with you all: No doubt these Origami Boxes have been around. This one is slightly smaller in size: finished measurements is 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" and uses one sheet of CS.........love that!!!!

Inside contains (3) Almond cookies:

Supplies needed to complete project:
(1) 10" X 7-1/2" Real Red CS
(5) 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" Sending Love DSP, cut (3) of these in half.
(2) Old Olive Little Leaves
(1) 1" x 10-1/2" Real Red Belly Band

Template for the Origami box using a 7-1/2" x 10" CS: Best to do all the scoring, then cut afterwards
SCORING:
On the 10" side: score 1-1/4", 3-3/4", 6-1/4", 8-3/4"
On the 7-1/2" side: score 2-1/2", 5"

CUTTING:
On the 10" side: First cut 2" down to the scored 5" line, and also cut 2" up from the bottom to the 2-1/2" scored line. Second cut is 8" down to the scored 5" line, and also cut 8" up to the scored 2-1/2" line
On the 7-1/2" side: First cut is 2-1/2" in from the left edge and 1-1/4" . Cut down to meet the scored 3-3/4" line. Continue straight down to the 6-1/4" scored line and cut to 8-3/4. Do the same cutting for the right side of the box.

Punch through 10 layers of tissue for the flower:

Pierce, then add Rhinestone Brad through all layers.

Progression of a tissue flower: Starting out "flat", crumble tissue into a ball, separate layers as shown in the far right using a piercer or scissors.

After scoring and cutting, adhere sticky tape as shown below:

Place Cut DSP as shown: note: the side DSP should be placed at the very edge of the Real Red CS and NOT 1/4" away.

To assemble the box, First: remove sticky tape to make the center box:

Remove back of sticky tape, fold in sides (see pink arrows):

After securing both sides, your project should look like this:

Fold up sides. Box is complete.

Position leaves on top of belly band, secure with Pop up Glue Dot. Adhere Tissue flower on top of box.

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Real Red, Old Olive, Sending Love DSP, Pink Tissue (non SU)
• Ink: none
• Accys: SU Exclusive Little Leaves Sizzlit Die, Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch, Square Fire Rhinestone Brads, Piercer, Pop Up Glue Dots, Sticky Tape, Piercer.

Thank you for stopping by today.....................HUGs!!!

Asian Peppermint Patties

Here's a QUICK projects we made when we got together in keeping with the Asian theme. The girls went through my stash of Asian stamps (some are a bit "old) and we made these cute Peppermint Pattie treats using the 2-1/4" x 8-1/4" bags.

Not difficult to make: (6) scallop circles, (3) 1-3/8" Black Circles, (3) stamped 1-1/4" circles:
Adhere the Peppermint Pattie to one of the squares, the rest is simply quick to finish. Place in bag and tie a bow!
Supplies:

• Stamps: unknown
• CS: Real Red, Naturals Ivory, Black
• Ink: Black
• Accys: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by today...........HUGs!!!

Flying Crane Card

The style of this card was given to me by Frances (sorry, she doesn't have a blog yet) and was posted on February 16, 2010 - When a group of gal pals get together and decide to "play", we made a version of this card using some paper lying around (you all have that, right?). The finished card size is 4-1/4" x 5-1/2".

Card opened:

Closer look at the crane: just lightly dot the eye with a black pen

Standing crane on the inside panel:

Left Photo: Here's what you need to complete this card:

(1) 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Card base in Lovely Lilac, score @4-1/2"

(1) 5-1/4" x 4-1/4" DSP of your choice

(1) 3-1/2" Circle in Lavender Lace, put through Big Shot to texture paper

(1) 4" x 4-3/8" inside "arm" in Lovely Lilac, score @ 2, 4 leaving 3/8" for the sticky tape

(1) 1-3/4" x 3-3/4" Lavender Lace, put through Big Shot to texture paper

(1) 1-3/4" x 3-3/4" DSP of your choice

(1) 2" x 5-1/4" inside right panel in Lavender lace, put through Big Shot to texture paper

(1) 1-3/4" x 5" DSP of your choice

Right Photo: Adhere DSP of your choice to the right front. I used 2 way glue to adhere the entire DSP to the card front. Then, use a removable tape to secure CS for cutting.

Left Photo: be sure to place the cutter (blade not inserted yet) centered on the card front (see vertical pink arrow)

Right Photo: also be sure the cutter blade is about 1" from the top (see right pink arrow)

Left Photo: Check the card bottom to ensure cutter is straight.

Right Photo: Place blade into the cutter - yup - it will cut through 1 layers of paper (the DSP is light weight). Cut ONLY half the circle - DO NOT cut out the entire 3-1/2" circle.

Left Photo: while the paper is secured, fold back the cut 1/2 circle, use bone folder to create crisp fold.

Right Photo: remove from cutting glass, add sticky tape to the half circle as shown.

Left Photo: remove back of sticky tape and place textured 3-1/2" circle on top. Be sure the right side of the circle "clears" the cut 1/2 circle just made.

Right Photo: add dimensionals to a cut crane and position on to the circle.

Left Photo: work on the inside. Adhere DSP of your choice on the left side "arm", adhere textured CS on the 2nd panel. Add stickytape to the 3/8" section as shown. Adhere DSP of your choice to the right panel.

Right Photo: remove the sticky tape, and "connect" to the right panel.

Left Photo: once connected, turn over, add sticky tape as shown. Position onto the right inside card 1/4" from the edge.

Right Photo: add sticky tape to the left inside (see pink arrow)

Next and last steps: fold the right side so the 3 panels "stack". Remove the sticky tape from the 1/2 circle. Close card. Open card, then the mechanics of this card is completed. Add snail to further secure if desired.

Left photo: top view

Right Photo: the front back side of the folded circle should look like this.............

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Lavender Lace, Lovely Lilac, DSP (non SU)
• Ink: none
• Accys: Circle Scissor Plus, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape

Thank you for stopping by today............HUGs!!!

Good Wishes for Me!!!

The Chinese New Year "official" celebration ended this past weekend. It was the only time my favorite gal pals and I finally got a chance to get together and one of them: Gail M (sorry - she doesn't have a blog yet) presented me with a Chinese New Year traditional gift of oranges, tangerines, Lucky money and candy. She also made a fortune cookie and enclosed the panda shown. So cute!!! She is so talented but shy!

See the panda close up holding a orange? Size is 4" x 4"

Surprise: the back of the panda is a candy container. The Asian word is: Prosperity. The box size is 2" x 2-1/2" x 1/2".

And, here is the fortune cookie: it's made from red glycerine soap. Cool, eh?

More fun Asian stuff coming so stay tuned..........................hugs!!!