Life As Lou :: Magic Boxes: A Life As Lou Online Class :: January :: 2008 Due to popular demand, I am doing a tutorial on the Magic Boxes I showed off in some previous posts. To begin, choose your paper. You need six sheets of matching paper (preferably a heavier weight). Choose one for your outside, budgeting for a contrasting one for your lid, and 4 to create the inside boxes. Cut as follows (all measurement are in inches): Outside: 6 x 11 3/4ths Lid: 8.5 x 8.5 4 inner boxes: 8 x 8 The only challenging part of this project is creating the lid and inside compartments. 1. 2. fold the tips of your paper in so that they meet at the center. Fold in all four sides, and then unfold. 3. This fold gives you the sides of your box. 4. I have also colored four triangles. 5. 6. Do the same thing on the other side. 7. Repeat this process on your 8 inch and 8.5 inch papers. Now for the outside. 1. 2. To put the boxes in, first adhere one to the very top right corner, making certain that you are flush with the corner of the outside paper. Here are a few that I’ve made.
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ing Article: Using the Spirelli Technique By Denise Gormish Looking for a fun technique to decorate a scrapbook page or card? Try using the Spirelli technique. To use this technique you will need thread and a cardstock or chipboard piece with indentations around the edge. Spirelli patterns differ according to the shape of the design piece and the pattern, meaning the notch-to-notch direction you choose for the threading. Here's one way of creating the Spirelli: Tack down the starting thread. Embellish the Spirelli. Grab some thread and a shape and enjoy this fun technique. Need supplies to recreate this on your own?
Home Page Pyramage -building your cards up step by step , or as it is sometimes known, is a very quick and easy form of decoupage. Quite simply you build the image on the front of your card and step it up like a pyramid. Normally this is done with 5 layers but sometimes 6 can be used. Decide what you think looks best and go with that! - Just remember you can't get it wrong! You can either use pre printed pyramage designs or you can create your own by photocopying a suitable image 5 or 6 times. If you are using 5 images set 1 base image aside. Flip the remaining 4 images over. On the 1st one draw a 1cm border all around each edge. With your craft knife carefully cut along the lines you have drawn. You should now have a set of 4 frames and 4 solid image "mats". Put your base image onto your work mat and then start assembling the cut image mats using either or . Affix the foam pads, or glue, to back of the largest image mat and layer that onto the base. Continue working your way upwards through the mats until a pyramid starts to grow. New!
How to make a Spinner Card ! So I have had a few requests on how to create a spinner card. Most of the ones you see, they use a Stampin Up punch...well what about the rest of us who dont own one? Here's a video with easy instructions on how! ing Article: 3D Cards Author: Kayla Richards Filip When making cards, most of us create cards to fit inside envelopes. Why not take a new, fun, and fresh approach to creating greetings for loved ones? In this article, you will find three projects that not only share sentiments and notes, but also include something more. Have fun creating! Project #1: Sweet Sentiments This 3D card is sweet - literally! Suggested Supplies: The pink and orange papers are simply wrapped around the candy bars. Project #2: Christmas Tree Card I made this 3D Christmas tree card for my grandmother. Start with red cardstock. Next, grab some green patterned paper that will flatter the Christmas-themed paper you added to the front of the card. Project #3 - Goodie-Box Card This card is perfect for small work gifts or to use anytime you have a little gift to give someone in addition to a card. The box is simple to create. Once you have your box assembled, it is time to embellish your card box and to create the tag card.