MeGa Stampin Studio

Matchbox Treats for Everyone!

These are the perfect little treat to give your hostess, friends, co-workers or for the kids to give as a party favor.  The boxes are made with the Stampin' Up! exclusive Big Shot Matchbox die,

The base of the box was made with Chocolate Chip card stock and the "cover" made with one of the Designer Series Papers from the Simply Scrappin' kit, "Love Sparkles" - one of our favorites!  The saying, Love You,  also comes from the kit.  The Pretty in Pink corduroy buttons are one of the new items that can be found on page 13 of the Occasions Mini Catalog .  The Curly Label punch was used to make the window, giving the receiver a peek at the goodies inside. 

Big Shot Wednesday - Week #4, 5-Point 3D Star

Do you remember Grandma teaching you how to do the blanket stitch?  Well, we do and that stitch is all the rage right now for embellishing your projects.  We created these fun pockets with the 5 point star.  You need two stars for each pocket.  Do NOT fold in the top two score lines.  Bring the bottom point up to the opposite edge - just like last week's diamond.  Put the wrong sides together and start stitching.  Here is a link if you need help with the blanket stitch.  Blanket Stitch instructions

This is a small pocket but it is perfect for this pack of gum (or a Ghiradelli square).  We covered the gum with the new Sending Love Specialty DSP.  We used one of the hearts from the Heart to Heart punch.  It is made with Pretty In Pink card stock, sponged and embellished with a red heart button.

These are really fun and simple to make.  This is a photo of what the "pocket" looks like folded but before the blanket stitching.

 

 

Valentine Box Instructions

As promised in the January 21st post , here is the link to make this Top Note Box.  Heart Top Note Box  It took a minute to retrace our steps to find the link.  Her steps are easy to follow.  Let us know if you have any questions.

One for you, one for me....

When you were little, did you ever have to share and divide your candy?  One for you; one for me; one for you..sound familiar?  Well, there are plenty of goodies to share in these handy dandy little containers. 

The first bottle holds Valentine M&Ms. the belly band is a strip of Real Red card stock which has been punched using the new Scallop Trim border punch which you can earn free during Sale-a-bration.  The polka dot heart is from the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and can be found in the new Occasions Mini catalog.  The hearts are stamped in Pixie Pink and cut out.  Tiny little bows are tied with 1/4" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon. 

The lid was trimmed with 1/4" Real Red grosgrain ribbon around the rim and Real Red, Pixie Pink and Whisper White card stock create the label on top. 

A small circle tag was created with the "hugs and kisses" stamp which can be found in the All Holidays stamp set.  It was tied with Linen Thread which hangs from the 5/8" Real Red grosgrain ribbon.

This bottle was filled with Conversation Hearts. We stamped the "friend" heart from the same set as the polka dot heart - I {heart} Hearts.  Each heart was stamped in a color that closely matched the candy hearts.  We strung the hearts together with Linen Thread and tied them together to close around the bottle.  The lid was trimmed with Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon.  The  label on top is Tempting Turquoise, Pixie Pink and Whisper White card stock.  The tiny heart on top is in the same stamp set and punched with the new Small Heart punch. 

 
 

Organizational Box Tutorial

This tutorial gives you step-by-step directions to create this organizational box/bin, dividers and labels.  These boxes can be used to organize your greeting cards, recipes - any size, photos, 6x6 scrapbook pages, etc.  The tutorial also includes a word document for creating labels for recipes or cards with the ability to add more.

If you have any questions, please let us know.  The cost is $3.95.  Please use the Paypal button below.  The cardboard boxes/bins can be purchase here.  Organizational Bins

  

 

Top Notes are back....

This has to be the most versatile die anyone could buy!  We have cut two Top Note die cuts from felt.  Cut one of those in half; you just need one and a half.  We have stitched these two together creating a "pocket."  This pocket is perfect for holding a gift card, cash, a note or treats. 

 
The red hearts are made by punching red felt with the Full Heart punch.  As you can see from the samples, you can use a regular, whip or blanket stitch around the edge.  You could even just glue the two together with fabric glue if you don't want to sew.  Of course, you could always dig out the sewing machine and do a straight or zigzag stitch.

Top Note Sweet Treat Box - PPA26

This week Pals Paper Arts is doing an "anything but a card" challenge.  We LOVE 3-D so we decided this challenge was designed just for us. This Top Note box has been decorated for that special someone for Valentine's Day.  The top has been decorated with hearts die cut from Nestabilities.  Tiny heart "lace" was found at a local hobby store.  We LOVE these "scrunched" flowers that are so popular right now. 

We created dividers inside that allows you to fill with many things BUT you know us, we just had to decorate more nuggets.  These nuggets have been covered with paper from the Sweet Pea pack found in the Occasions Mini catalog.  Tiny pink knots made from Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon have been added to the top of each nugget.

We will put all the directions for the box on later.

 

Big Shot Wednesday - Week #3, 5-Point 3D Star

Diamonds are forever and this one goes without saying.  This 25-carat diamond ring - who knows how big this is -is made with Shimmer White and Brushed Silver card stock.  The ring is made by punching Brushed Silver card stock with the 1-1/4" circle punch and then the 1-3/8" circle punch.  The diamond has been embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder for extra sparkle.  Notice that this ring is actually displayed in an actual ring box - of course, the lid doesn't fit!!

 

The diamond is made by folding the two sides in and bringing the bottom point up to the top edge.  This diamond would be fun on a scrapbook page - maybe announcing an engagement.

Old Fashioned Ice Skate Card

Even though we wish it was spring and warm, it is still January and very cold.  Here in Kansas, the kids are still ice skating and sledding and enjoying the snow and ice.  Where we live, there is a small ice skating rink smack dab in the middle of town, surrounded by shops and great restaurants.  You can sit inside and eat and drink and watch the kids (and some adults) from inside a warm and cozy place.  Thus, the inspiration for this card.

This card is made with Very Vanilla card stock. The skate blades and trim are embossed with silver.  The snowflake is made with Very Vanilla card stock and the Jumbo Snowflake punch.  Everything has been sponged with Creamy Caramel.  The skate is laced with seven silver eyelets and Linen Thread.  The card has been embellished with Dazzling Diamonds glitter, a rhinestone brad and a small button with additional Linen Thread.

 

Click here for the pattern. View this photo .

 

Sending Love CD Accordion Album Tutorial

 

 
 

This accordion album tutorial is an updated re-make of the Merry Moments Accordion Album tutorial (a three-CD album) found here.  Merry Moments  The Sending Love album is a two-CD album made with the new Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper found in the Occasions Mini Catalog, page 13. 

You will receive a 13 page step-by-step color tutorial complete with directions and photos for creating this fun, sparkly album.  If you would like to purchase the CD folders, please visit our new on-line store, Two Paper Divas.  CD Folders

To buy this tutorial, please use the Paypal button below.  The cost is $6.95.  If you have any questions, please email us!