Yes, you read it right. This is a bard! A box and a card, all in one. OK, I just made it up but I think it may catch on! (OK, maybe not). Isn't this adorable??? This little bard is made using the Stampin' Up! Big Shot and the Petal Card Die (pg. 197 in the new Spring and Summer Idea Book and Catalog! What? You don't have a new catalog yet! Contact me TODAY). This little box or card or whatever you decide to call it is so incredibly quick and easy to put together. You cut two of the Petal Cards using the Premium Crease Pad and Shims (I used both shims for my machine but each machine is different so you may need to experiment). Fold up just two of the petals which will then form a heart shape.
The two folded petals help to form the bottom of the bard. Then you cut a strip of cardstock 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" which will hold the whole thing together and cover up the two folded petals. Crease the bottom strip in half (at 2 3/4") and attach with Sticky Strip. I used Jumbo Eyelets and 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon for the handle. I stamped the trio of hearts from Love You Much with Real Red Ink on Whisper White cardstock and glittered them up with 2-way glue and Dazzling Diamonds glitter (I did this before punching them out with the Heart to Heart Punch. I attached them using Stampin' Dimensionals! I stamped the Polka Dot Background stamp with Real Red ink on Whisper white cardstock and trimmed to fit the square. The sentiment is from Holidays & Wishes and I applied the last two tiny punched hearts and added a tiny bow with 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon.
I cut some narrow strips of Real Red and Whisper White scraps and ran them through my Paper Crimper to lay on the inside of the Bard. I then inserted this little Acetate Treat Box (I actually had some other candy that I had planned to use but my daughter had a friend over and humm ... can't find the candy!).
This was such a fun and quick project and look how adorable it looks hanging on a door knob! Who wouldn't be delighted to open their door and find this cute little surprise waiting for them? What a great way to let someone know you care!
Stop back by later today for all kinds of announcements as the New Catalog is unveiled at Noon (MT).
Also, remember the Love You Much bundle(which includes the stamp set and punch that I used in this project plus a package of Candy Lane Designer Series Paper) is still available at a savings of 20% until January 31st!
Do stop by again soon! And enjoy this beautiful day! Blessings, Gretchen
Gretchen,
I read your blog almost daily. I'm on the yahoo group Stampin up with Beate and look forward to seeing your name in the daily emails. You are SOOOOO very talented. Just wanted to share that with you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer C.
Central FL girl
Posted by: Jennifer C. | January 19, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Hi Robyn -- oops, I thought I added that picture. Check back on the post now and you'll see the picture of the acetate box and a link to my previous post on that project! HTH -- blessings, Gretchen
Posted by: Robyn | January 19, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Super, absolutely adorable project! Thank you again for sharing. You have definitely inspired me to make these for my family and friends.
Blessings 2 U,
Robyn
Michigan
Posted by: Robyn | January 19, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Gretchen! I love this!!! I am on the Stampahowlics list and always click over to your blog when you post. You are so creative and I so appreciate you sharing!
Posted by: Jenn | January 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Oh how cute! I love your BARD and love how you got the name. Can I case this name from you? Debie
Posted by: Debie | January 21, 2009 at 01:43 AM