Card with Box measurements & Tutorial

Hey there blogging friends! ♥

I received several requests for the measurements of the 12 Days of Christmas card with box I created for Graphic 45. Here is a peek at the project:

I created a video tutorial to show you how to create the card and interior "surprise" box.

Here are the measurements for the card and the interior box:

Card:

8 1/2" x 8 7/8"

Score at 4" on each side on the length of 8 7/8" side

Fold at score lines

Box Bottom:

5 1/4" x 7"

Score at 3/4" on all sides

Fold at score lines

Cut slits (see video tutorial)

Top of Box:

5 1/4" PLUS 1/16" x 7 1/16"

Score at 3/4" on all sides

Fold at score lines

Cut slits (see video tutorial)

Supplies needed to create the card and box:

Scoring board and scoring tool

Paper trimmer

Scissors

ScorTape or strong adhesive

Enjoy! ♥

xoxo,

"Wicked Love" Scrapbook Page & Video Tutorial

Hello my blogging friends!

Today I have a special layout to share with you of my hubsters and I. I  had so much fun creating this  page full of Steampunk Spells layers and I was excited that I was able to spell out "wicked love" using the coordinating alphabet stickers (all by Graphic 45!) Wicked Love... that completely describes our undying love. Ha! ♥

Here are a few photos of my project and below that is my video tutorial showing you how this page came together...

I created this custom wire hanger using floral wire and Graphic 45 metal Staples...

Check out my video for a link to the mini wire hanger tutorial.

Lots of fussy cutting and fun layers! I fussy cut 2 hot air balloons with only the balloon on one. I added dimensionals to that piece to pop it out a bit...

Love the butterflies in this collection! ♥

Petaloo flowers & leaves...

Finally, here is my video tutorial showing you how this page came together...

Be sure to hop on over to the Graphic 45 blog, where there will be more scrapbook pages from the design team -- an overload of inspiration today, so don't miss out! ♥

Happy hump day!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

xoxo,

Product List:
Steampunk Spells: 12x12 paper pad, 6x6 Patterns and Solids pad, Chipboard, Alphabet Stickers, Steampunk Spells Banners  Staples: Metal Clothespins, Ornate Metal Label Holder, Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Key Hole Coordinations: Graphic 45 Signature Series card stock Petaloo Flowers May Art Ribbon Scrapbook Adhesives: 3D Foam Squares 10” black doily Ranger Distress Ink: Black Soot Mini light bulb Prima Junkyard Findings Tim Holtz Ideology Buckles

Graphic 45 "Mother Goose" 12x12 Altered Matchbook Box - Layout, plus tutorial!

Hey blogging beauties! It’s Arlene again with another Graphic 45 project share!

If you follow my blog and/or YouTube channel, you’ll know how much I love to alter things. And what makes it even more fun are the Graphic 45 papers and Matchbook boxes!

I just adore, adore, adore!! the new Mother Goose collection. If you flip through the designs of the collection, you’ll see how versatile the papers are. It’s not just for kids and babies! But for my project today, I decided to create an altered shadow box layout of my son Logan of a pic I took of him on his Kindergarten graduation day this past May. He is my littlest angel and I had to keepsake this photo. What better way than the create an altered box that I can use as home décor! ♥ And I'm extra tickled pink because this project was featured in the Graphic 45 booth at Summer CHA in Las Vegas this past July... and the project will be traveling to various Graphic 45 events throughout the year... how COOL is that?! ♥

Stay tuned, because at the end of this blog post, I will also be sharing an informational video showing you how to store your dimensional scrapbook pages (A question I get ALOT on my scrapbook page tutorials!) ♥

Here are some photos of my completed 12x12 altered Matchbook Box project:

Here is my video showing you ideas on how to store your dimensional scrapbook pages:

Be sure to stop over at the Graphic 45 blog for more scrapbooking inspiration!

xoxo ♥,

Product list:

Mother Goose 12x12 papers

12x12 Matchbook Box

Staples: Ornate Metal Door Plate, Ornate Metal Key Hold, Ornate Metal Key, Ornate Metal Label Holder, Stamped Metal Brads

Coordinations Graphic 45 Signature Series card stock

White acrylic paint

White paper doilies

Metal drawer pull

Stampin' Up Star punch

Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares

Bird Song Pocket Album & tutorial

Hello my blogging friends! Hope you are having a great week so far. It's been quite a busy one for me, but that is typical for this time of year. Work is in full swing, and my kiddos start a new school year on Thursday. My eldest will be "movin' on up" to junior high, so it's a whole new world for him (and US as parents!) Wish us luck! hehe! We will also have a 4th grader and 1st grader this year. My boys are growing up so fast! It's no wonder I'm an avid scrapbooker/crafter, right?! I have to capture every moment in time in my projects. Hold those memories and most especially your children close to your hearts always. Hug them, kiss them and tell them you love them every day.  I forget that sometimes with my crazy, busy life... but I always remind myself why I do what I do no matter what it is... it's for my family. ♥

So on to today's post, I have a very special project to share with you. I had so much fun creating this Bird Song pocket mini book. I haven't pulled out my Bird Song paper collection in so long and I just absolutely LOVE this collection. The bold colors, images and design are just gorgeous. It's up there with my top favs from Graphic 45! This mini book is the perfect keepsake to store full size photos. And there is so much real estate, there's no need to hold back! ♥

Here are some photos of my Bird Song pocket mini album...

Here is a peek inside...

I created a video tutorial taking you through the creative process. I hope this inspires you to create a pocket mini book of your own! ♥

I want to thank Ginger at "mysistersscrapper" on YouTube for the wonderful book binding tutorial! ♥ Her video tutorials are fabulous, be sure to check her out! Hugs to you, Ginger!

Be sure to check out the Graphic 45 blog today where this project will also be featured! ♥

Thanks so much for stopping by today and allowing me to share my latest creation with you.

Have a wonderfully crafty week! ♥

xoxo,

Product List
Bird Song paper collection Bird Song Chipboard Bird Song 12x12 Stickers Bird Song Alphabet Stickers Staples: Metal Tag, Metal Button, Ornate Metal Key Hole, Ornate Metal Keys, Metal Butterfly, Ornate Metal Label Holder Metal garden butterfly, metal butterfly charms from my stash May Arts black lace Petaloo Flowers I Am Roses Flowers Paper Studio Black Card stock Recollections bling Ranger Distress Ink - Black Soot Stampin’ Up Punches: Ticket punch, Round Label punch Scor Tape Glossy Accents 3M ATG adhesive

Steampunk Spells Easel Card Box with Drawer, Tutorial & updates from me!

Hello blogger friends! Oh how I miss you all! Summertime is a super busy time for us all and just a little over a week ago, my family and I returned from an AMAZING adventure in the Philippines islands!

Here's a peek at some of my views during my 2 week stay there...

Panglao Island Resort and spa... view from the Infinity pool!

Chocolate Hills -- Logan with his finger on one of them. LOL!

Mayon volcano - One of the oldest and active ones, near my Dad's hometown.

A view of Boracay beach from above...

Boracay beach in the morning... love the powder sand beaches and blue waters!

Plantation Bay resort -- One of the 5 man-made salt water lagoons... This is steps from our hotel room...

The Beach at Plantation Bay -- Me and my boys!

It was very difficult to leave the Philippines, but after a little over 2 weeks of this, I was desperately missing my own bed! So that is my little vacation share for ya...

On to my project share for today!

One of my assignments for the Craft and Hobby Association convention in Las Vegas this summer was to create a card for the Graphic 45 booth using the new Steampunk Spells paper collection. I decided to change things up from the traditional A2 card and I created this Easel Card gift box with drawer!

Here are some photos to get you started...

The easel card itself is 5" x 5". I created the box drawer below using heavy weight chipboard and black Recollections cardstock (and LOTS of ScorTape!)

I love my Graphic 45 Metal Staples... Here you'll see I incorporated the Metal Drawer pull, Ornate Metal Key hole and Stamped Metal brads (all product links included below.)

The drawer is the perfect size to store candies, laces, jewelry or other little trinkets...

I created this video tutorial to walk you through the creation of this project, including how to build the drawer from scratch! Enjoy!

One last thing before I go! I want to give a shout out to Sharon for the new, custom design of my blog. I just LOVE the new look and Sharon was AMAZING to work with as we incorporated many custom elements that really speak "Arlene." Thank you so very much, Sharon!! Please check out her website here: http://www.plumroselane.com/ She has nearly every element (including a custom blog signature -- LOVE my new signature!) to make your blog your own! ♥

Have an amazing rest of the week and happy crafting! ♥

Product List: Steampunk Spells: 6x6 papers, Chipboard, Stickers, Cardstock Banners Staples: Ornate Metal Keyhole, Ornate Metal Keys, Stamped Metal Brads, Metal Tag, Ornate Metal Label Holder, Antique Metal Door Pull Prima Metal findings (sprockets) Petaloo flowers May Art Ribbon Metal Lion door knocker (Sky Blue Pink) Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares Heavy Chipboard Recollections Black Cardstock Scor Tape 3M ATG Adhesive Glossy Accents E6000 glue Hot glue