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Freebie Friday - A Patty's Day Treat

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, we thought we'd share a quick and easy candy bar wrap with you.  This little treat shows you again how to make those cute little medallions.  You can view that Freebie Friday tutorial here.

First, gather your supplies.  You will need one piece of 6x6 patterned paper, a Kit Kat candy bar (this one fits perfectly in the 6x6, however, you can modify your size of paper to fit any candy bar), a paper crimper, stamps, ribbon, whatever you need to embellish your special treat.  We used the "Cheers to You" from the Stampin' UP! set, Cheers To You. 

 

Next, using Sticky Strip or Scor-tape (we used Scor-tape in this example) along the bottom of your patterned paper.  Lay the candy bar in the center and grab your paper crimper.

 

Fold the paper around the candy bar creasing the sides around the candy.  Remove the backing off the adhesive tape and wrap the paper tightly around the candy bar and seal.

 

Add a small amount of adhesive (we used Tombow) along the inside of the open ends of the wrapper.  Seal well.

 

Next, you crimp both ends of your package.  Once you place the end in the crimper turn the handle until you reach the end of the candy bar.  Be careful to seal well but not to crush your candy bar! 

 

It should look like this.

 

Now, for the fun embellishments.  The possibilities are endless.  As mentioned earlier, we used another medallion.  This one was created using a 1 x 12 piece of patterned paper.  We stamped "cheers to you" in black ink on white card stock and punched it out, added a little sponging and glued it to the medallion. The layers are a 2x2 piece of Wild Wasabi and a 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 piece of white card stock.

 

 

There you go!  Quick, easy and not to mention a yummy CHOCOLATE treat!!

Thanks for stopping.

Melissa & Gayla

MeGa Team

Freebie Friday

It's hard to believe that this is the last Freebie Friday for February!!  Where did the month go!

Today, we are going to share with you two examples we created for this tutorial.  One could be used as a sewing gift holder and one you could use for a coffee or tea packet/bag.

First is the sewing "gift" holder.  For this one we used the Sew Suite stamp set, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, and Whisper White card stock.  The dotted patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket.  We tied the packet together with Old Olive Satin ribbon.  We created our own saying and added faux stitching!  We enclosed a small travel sewing kit.

Next is the coffee/tea bag gift holder.  We used the Tiny Teacup stamp, Springtime Vintage patterned paper, and Very Vanilla card stock.

 
 Here is a peak at the inside.

 

Now, let's get started so you can create your own!

Gather your supplies.  You'll need card stock, patterned paper, scissors, glue, a scoring tool, ribbon and embellishments for the front of your card.

Cut a piece of card stock 3-1/2" x 9-3/4".  Score at 3-1/4" and 6-1/2".  Measure up 1" from the lower right corner and draw a line to the top of the second score line.  Cut this corner off.

 

Next, add Sticky Strip, or in this example, we used Scor-tape, along the right side and the bottom (of this section only).  See the photo below.

 

Remove the protective cover from your tape and fold this section over, adhering it to the middle section.  This forms the pocket for your "goodie".

 

For the front, cut one piece of patterned paper 3-3/8" x 3-1/8", and three pieces of card stock (for layers).  The first layer is 2-1/4" x 2-3/4"; the second is 2-1/8" x 2-5/8" and the third, which is the one you will stamp your image on, is 2" x 2-1/2".

 

Glue all your layers together and place on your project.  Remember, if you are going to stamp an image you will want to do that prior to gluing it on your project.  Our embellishments were cut out, punched and were added later.  Fold your card together, creasing well.  Punch a hole through the front and back at the same time creating the path for your ribbon.

 

You are now ready to decorate the front of your gift holder.  We used this cute "Tiny Teacup" from Stampin' Up.

Add your gift inside.  Run ribbon through the holes and tie! 

 

 We hope you will stop back in March for more Freebie Fridays!!

Thanks for joining us today.

Melissa & Gayla

MeGa Team

Freebie Friday "Pop Top" Gift container

TGIF!  Happy Friday, everyone.  We had so much fun last Saturday, getting together with our "old" Stampin' Up! buddies for a little shoebox swap.  We'll be sure to share lots of ideas with you later, and tomorrow we meet up with one of our design team members for some creating time but first this oldie but goodie freebie idea.

 
Here are your step-by-step instructions to complete this tin can project,

First you are going to need to gather your supplies.  The most important, of course, is a "pop top" can in which you have opened from the bottom.  This takes a special can opener. Click on photo to see a larger image. 
This one was purchased at Bed, Bath, & Beyond and Pampered Chef carries this kind too.  For our project we used:

Supplies:

• Ice Cream Parlor buttons and ribbon from Sale-a-bration
• For All You Do and Punch Bunch stamp sets
• Old Olive, Whisper White and Melon  Mambo card stock
• Tombow glue and Sticky Strip tape
• 1-3/4" scallop circle punch

 

Next, cut your paper to fit whatever size of can you have chosen to use.  This one was a small can of fruit so the paper was cut at 3" x 8-1/2".

Stamp your images on the wrap.  We sponged clouds and stamped stems.

To make the grass, we cut a stripe of Old Olive 3/4" x 8-1/2".  We used scissors to make the strips for our grass.

Add Sticky Strip to the end and wrap around the can.

 

Add the grass around the bottom and then place your buttons on the stems.  We used embroidery floss to thread our buttons and glue dots to attach the buttons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To decorate the top rim of our can we used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch and Melon Mambo.

Layered the Ice Cream Parlor ribbon on this strip and attach to the top edge of the can.

 

Next, we created a tag.

Stamp the flowers from the Punch Bunch stamp set in Old Olive and Melon Mambo.  We cut out the flowers and layered them on the Old Olive set.

Punch the Old Olive stamped piece with the scallop circle punch and a scallop circle from Melon Mambo.

Stagger the Mambo scallop behind the stamped scallop.

Attach the ribbon piece to the top of the can using Tombow glue.

Tie the tag on with a little piece of ribbon, hemp or Baker's Twine.

You are now ready to fill your can with a gift or goodies.  Place your item or items inside the can.  Using Tombow, add a small thin layer around the edge of the bottom of the can.  Place it on the can and let dry.

That's it.  So easy and what a fun way to present someone with a gift.  You'll keep them guessing as to how in the world you got the gift in can. 

To see another cute way to decorate your can check out Two Paper Divas today!

Thanks for stopping and we invite you back for another freebie idea next Friday!

For another cute idea for this tutorial, hop on over to Two Paper Divas.

Melissa and Gayla

 

 

Freebie Friday Gift Card holder

As promised, today we are not only sharing this gift card holder but a "how to" achieve a soft suede look as a background on your project by using just your stamp pad. There is still time to make one of these to give to that special someone in your life for Valentine's Day!

 

As always, gather your supplies before you begin.   You will need the following for this project:

A 3x6 envelope, ink pad, card stock, patterned paper, a bone folder, glue, punches and other goodies for embellishments.

 

 

 

 

The first step is to create this easy soft suede looking background.  All you need is your envelope and a stamp pad.  We've used Stampin' Up! Blushing Bride for this project.

Lay your envelope flat and with your stamp pad every so lightly run it back and forth and up and down over your envelope until you have the desired look and depth of color.

This is called direct-to-paper and can be done on any paper to create a wonderful background.

The next step is to prepare the envelope for the gift card holder.

First, fold the envelope in half, creasing well.

Next, fold the flap with the adhesive in half, using the glue as your guide, simply crease the flap along the bottom of the glue line.  Dampen the glue or use a tape runner to glue this part of the flap down.

It should look like this.

Now you are ready to start on the "gift card holder insert" that will slide into the envelope, just under the flap.

Cut a piece of card stock, we used Blushing Bride, 3-3/8" x 3-1/4".

On the top which is the 3-3/8" side, using your 1/2" circle punch to create the small half circle which allows you to grasp the card. 

Along the bottom, punch one time using the slot punch to create the flap to hold the gift card.

Add the gift card and embellish the top of the gift card holder.  For this project, we used two pieces of Making Memories patterned paper.

The polka dot strip is 1/2" x 3-3/8".  The heart was punched from the same paper using the Stampin' Up! small heart punch.

Slide your gift card holder into the envelope.

Now you are ready to decorate the front, which is the bottom part of the envelope.

Fold the bottom of the envelope up where you creased it earlier.

Cut a piece of patterned paper 3-3/8"  x 2-5/8" and glue to the front.

To create an embellishment and the closure for the holder we stamped an image from the Stampin' Up! Vintage Label set onto Naturals Ivory card stock using Blushing Bride ink.  It was punched out using the scallop punch.

You can create any embellishment for the center.  We chose an element from My Minds Eye called Market Street "Love Brads".

Put this element together and glue just the very top of it to the top of your flap.

You will also need to punch a second scallop circle to help complete your closure.  We have used the small magnetic disc from Basic Grey.

Once you have glued the first scallop onto the flap, glue either the negative or positive piece of the magnet in the center of the back side of your scallop.  Glue the second scallop over the top being careful to glue only around the edges, not on top of magnet. Add another small punched heart if desired.

You can now place the other part of your magnet right on top of the other (which is under the paper) so you can add glue to it and close the flap allowing the glue to dry.  When it's dry your second magnet will be in the right place for the perfect closure every time.

" For You" is also a stamp from Vintage Labels.  It's stamped on Naturals Ivory in Early Espresso and punched out using the small oval and layered on the large oval which is Blushing Bride card stock.  Dimensionals were used to adhere the message.

So here is a picture of the gift card holder insert and your finshed gift card holder.

 

Another great Friday; another fun project! Have a wonderful weekend!

Melissa & Gayla

MeGa Team

Freebie Friday Heart Treats

This "sweet" little project is just so quick and easy you'll want to make a bunch!

 

 

Gather your supplies.  You will need SU! Full Heart punch, a 1-3/8" square punch, card stock, patterned paper, scissors, glue, ribbon and a heart-shaped chocolate.  Yum!

Punch 2 squares and 2 hearts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, score your square pieces at 5/8" and 7/8".  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crease well using your bone folder.  They should look something like this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next, glue these two pieces together forming the holder for your chocolate heart. (Keep in mind that this fits on the back of the heart.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now you are ready to glue your punched hearts to the front and back of the holder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It should look similar to this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now punch a hole in both sides of the heart and run your ribbon through them.  The ribbon will go over the top of the chocolate heart to help hold it in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It should look similar to this photo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simply tie the ribbon or enhance your treat with a personalized tag or sweet little message.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We hope you have enjoyed this week's Freebie Friday project.  Be sure to check back next week for another fun idea.

MeGa Team

Melissa & Gayla

Freebie Friday - Perfect Package

Today we'd like to share with you how to make this fun little pocket treat holder.  They are so quick, easy and very cute...  These work well for treats but they also work great on a card front or a scrapbook page to hold trinkets, journaling, etc.

 

Gather the following supplies:  one 6x6 piece of DSP and a bone folder!  That's it except for any embellishment your choose for the front.  Fold the 6x6 piece of DSP from corner to corner and crease well.

  

Next, fold each corner up and across so the tip lines up with the edge of the paper and the angle leaves a straight across the front.  Repeat for the other side.

  

Next, fold just the front layer of the top (the very top, not the two sides you just folded) down over the sides and again, crease really well. 

    
Now, holding it in the palm of one hand, put your fingers inside the pocket and push the front out a bit to open it up creating your pocket.

 

That's it!  Now embellish the front and fill with candy, a special piece of jewelery, money, trinkets, etc.

 

Supplies used for our example are:

• Specialty DSP - Love Impressions
• stamp set -  I {heart} Hearts
• Ink - Basic Gray
• Embosslits die - SU! exclusive Scalloped Heart of Hearts

 
Be sure to stop by next Friday for the next freebie!

Melissa and Gayla

Freebie Friday - Embellished Paper Clips

This tutorial has been one of our most popular and could it be because of these cute little embellished paperclips?  We've had several ask about them so today we are sharing with you how quick and easy it is to put these together.

 

Gather your supplies.  Decide on your paper (card stock or patterned paper), the punch or die cut you want to use and glue dots. (You can use many other things but for this example, we are using punched flowers.) 

 

For our example, we used a card stock flower on the back and a patterned paper flower on the front.  Place the card stock flower on the back of the paper clip with a glue dot. (You may need to use more than one.) 

 
 

Then use another glue dot to place the "front" flower on top of the paper clip lined up with the back flower.  You can, of course, layer these flowers or add other embellishments.

 
And that's it.  What a great gift idea!  These are great for any occasion so you might want to try some heart embellished paper clips.  You can see a couple of other ideas for embellished paper clips here and here.

You can check out the All Occasions Gift box tutorial here.  Hopefully you can make some of these fun paper clips this weekend.

Melissa and Gayla

Freebie Friday Idea - Easy Medallions for Embellishments

We decided to add Freebie Friday to our 2011 curriculum.  We get many questions asking for a little more detail as to how we did some of the projects on our blog.  Even though most of these things can be found on many other sites, we decided to add them to our site for easy access.  We are NOT claiming these as our original ideas; just making them available for faster reference.  We will feature instructions for making embellishments, projects, techniques...a great variety of things will be shown here. 

This week, we are showcasing this great embellishment that can be found just about everywhere these days AND we have used it MANY times on our projects.  So, we thought it would be fun to share with you the quick, easy steps to create these medallions or sometimes called accordion flowers.

 
First, gather your supplies.  You can use patterned paper or card stock.  Patterned paper is somewhat easier to work with and that is what we used for our example.   Cut a strip of paper for your medallion that is 12" long.  The width can be any size; it just depends on how large you want your medallion to be.  The example below is 1-1/2" x 12".

 

Once you determine the size, use your scoring tool and score every 1/4" from one end to the other.

Next, fold back and forth creating the mountains and valleys or a long pleated strip.  Add sticky strip to one end.  Next, punch two circles of card stock, one for the front and one for the back. 

 

Secure the ends of the pleated strip together creating a circle.

 
Place a small amount of hot glue on one circle and adhere to the center of the flattened, pleated strip.  Add hot glue to the second card stock circle and place it in the center on the opposite side.  We found hot glue works the best but some like to use the large 3-D glue dots.

 
There you have it!  Embellish and add to all types of projects.  You can go here, for one of our past projects that used this medallion flower.

 
Melissa and Gayla