 
Sweet friends, I promise that I’m going to set aside this die after this card goes out. After a week of using Spellbinders Gate Element, I can’t tell you how many times I cut that one die. When I was finished with the series, I probably had 30 diecuts left over. It just so happens that after going to CHA, I have a number of Thank You cards to get into the mail. I know myself too well and if I hold out and make unique cards, it will take me forever. If I go ahead and make similar cards, I can get it done pretty quickly. With the leftover diecuts from this week I started playing around and came up with this design that is very similar to the Victorian Fans I’ve made over the years and the latest I made HERE and the folded flower I made back in 2010, HERE. They were my inspiration for a simple two diecut thank you card using eight of the die cut leftovers. Each die cut was folded in the center the each side folded to the center again – essentially into quarters. I stapled the end of each piece then hot glued them to a small circle in the center. For the tag I used Spellbinders Back to Basic Tags.
The card measures 5″ x 7″ and is being sent in the clear box so I won’t have to worry about the filigree getting crushed. I have a several more to make, and to keep things easy, they will all be a variation of this design. No worries about the clear box, HERE is the last card I sent that way and it arrived in pristine condition!
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Wordsworth – Everyday Greetings
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest – Natural White – Smooth, PTI – Sweet Blush, Digital Paper from my stash
Ink: Hampton Arts – Pink
Accessories: Spellbinders Gate Element, Spellbinders Back to Basic Tags, The Paper Source Cream Satin Ribbon, Lace, button |
Thanks for your never ending encouragement this week. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting crafty and hope that if you found anything useful in my work this week, that you’ll put it to good use. Sending you blessings, as always!
Question Parking Lot:
Many of you asked where I get my clear boxes. The answer is I have a large steel rule die that cuts those boxes and I buy the acetate in bulk – I have had it for years and years and made that purchase because my bulk use of the boxes made it make sense. The clear plastic I’m using is quite heavy .02″ in thickness. Here are two options that are much more cost effective than the acetate I’ve been using:
Amazon.com – minimum quantity is 10 – these are clear top only but will give the same result
Clearbags.com – minimum quantity is 25 – these all clear
I’ve heard people use the latter for sending through USPS with no problem, but in all honestly I’ve not used this brand myself. Hold on tight though, I’ll message clearbags and ask for a sample and will let you know the result. I’ve seen their brand on many of the Papercrafting/Stamping Online stores.
Good morning sweet friends! Today is the final day of the series One Box, Three Occasions; the occasion I chose to highlight today is a Birthday. Well, not just a birthday, a birthday for a little, little girl. I had to do it! So often I pull something from my stash for my little friends but today I decided I would make a custom box (not what it appears to be) that is definitely for a wee one and designed to hopefully bring a smile. At first glance todays samples seem much like yesterdays – I created a soft pink card using Spellbinders Antique Corner (cut four times) and built up with Spellbinders Labels Thirty Nine followed by Spellbinders Fleur de Elegance and finally JustRite Vintage Labels Seven. A tad on the elegant side but this card was 30 minutes from start to finish and is easy, classic layers. The finished card size is 5-1/2″ square. If you are intrigued as I am with boxes and want to know how to make the original box – instructions can be found on this post: https://www.amazingpapergrace.com/one-box-three-occasions-day-1/
I decided to go easy on the embellishments; I know I wouldn’t have any problem mailing this out! The silk bow and ribbon roses compress quite a bit to a flat profile although I never have a problem with the larger bows and flowers I use (creative packing :-)).
If you look closely, my box looks different. It is :-) It’s made from mat board and it has a single thickness lid that I fashioned by scoring. The box is 2-1/4″ square and 5″ tall. Today I used Spellbinders Gate Elementt as a border and attached it directly to the box instead of the lid.
Then the magic happens when the lid comes off, yikes – an explosion box with a little ballerina inside :-) The ballerina is Spellbinders Tiny Dancers
Spellbinders Labels Twenty Seven works “perfectly” as the four way hinge on the inside bottom to make the explosion box. I simply scored Labels Twenty Seven on each of four sides, applied glue above the score line and attached to four matboard panels which were covered on front and back with design paper. When I lift all of the four panels, their hinge brings them vertically into a box that can be capped with a simple top. I decorated by gluing the gate element on the front and wrapping it around to the inside. If you are feeling adventurous and want to try an explosion box, there’s an excellent resource HERE. I cut the 2 tiny dancers from a cereal box weight chipboard because I wanted a sturdy base. Then I cut again from cardstock and glued over the chipboard. I added lace as the skirt, ribbon as a top and a band of gold for a crown then glued the two sets of girls back to back so they look good from every angle. Lastly I used Spellbinders Ribbon Banners to add Happy Birthday to the base of the box.
| CRAFT SUPPLIES I USED |
Stamps: Wordsworth – Birthday
Craft Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Natural White – Smooth 80 lb,PTI Sweet Blush, K & Company – SW Floral Mat Pad
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Twenty Seven, Spellbinders Antique Corner, Spellbinders Labels Thirty Nine, Spellbinders Fleur de Elegance, JustRite Vintage Labels Seven, Spellbinders Gate Element, Spellbinders Ribbon Banners, Spellbinders Tiny Dancers, May Arts Silk Ribbon, Want2Scrap Pearls, Glossy Accents for adhesive, matboard, Offray Ribbon Roses, lace, Recollection Pearls |
I’ve enjoyed each remake of the filigree box :-) I did the series because I couldn’t choose just one and I thought the options were interesting. One more card coming with the Gate Element die and then back up on the shelf it goes – it kept me occupied this week and I hope it gives you some ideas of what you can do with it!
Question Parking Lot:
Elaine Johnson on comment #3 asked me when the Tiny Dancer dies would be available. They look to be available right now in the Spellbinders store – I clicked on them and they were placed in my cart :-). I think what was not available were measurements because these two figures would be difficult to measure or the measurement has not been loaded yet.
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Becca oh wow that does make a wonderful fan and I also would make many the same… saves time.. and anyone receiving this gorgeous card would be thrilled.
Hugs Trish.
Absolutely stunning as always.
Hello Becca
Such a lovely card , and I too have been cutting out this Die, but mostly in Gold it cuts so well!
Thank you for your inspiration…… I look forward to reading what you have created, and hope I have the Die in question lol!
Take care and hope you feel well soon!
Love Marg
A beautiful card, would you do a video of how you made this card too. Xx
Again another card I love, and the colors are beautiful together. I save all my scraps from die too but never come up with anything as pretty as this.
Oh my gosh Becca, this is soooooo beautiful. Boy would I love to be able to see you work some day and just such in all that knowledge you have to make beautiful creations like this.
wow! you wouldn’t want a card made from my leftovers!!
This card just took my breath away, absolutely stunning. The Lord has blessed you with creativity.
Beautiful card, and another great use of that die I have on the way, so as far as I am concerned you can go on coming up with super ideas! I’ve loved them all.
Becca, love love this card.Amazing the talent you have! Where do you get these clear boxes?
What a beautiful card made from your left over die cuts, so clever and so so pretty. Thank-you for your inspiration and tips. Linda.
Good morning Becca,
I just wish I could do something for you, then you could send me a “Thank you” card!!! This is beyond beautiful. xx
Gorgeous Becca, it’s amazing what you made out of leftovers, truly a work of art. You are so inspirational and so creative, I just thank you so much for sharing your gift with us.
Hugs from
Maria.
Wow this is a beautiful card, can’t believe you made it from leftovers.
Lynne x
Hi Becca, your cards are amazing and I enjoyed them all this week. I am a new subscriber so I haven’t had time yet to check out your past work BUT I will. TFS!
That is very pretty and creative. Is that a clear mailing container you use? If so, what is the normal cost on something like that?
Beautiful!
OH my goodness! Whoever gets this will be squeeling!
What a great way to use leftovers. So beautiful Becca!
Hi Becca, I don’t usually send feedback but after watching your creations for several years I can’t resist telling you you divinely creative you are. You are blessed with such talent that it inspires me to push the envelope.
Thank you for sharing.
Joan from Canada
As always,, I love your card! They’re always so beautiful and feminine!!
Question: Where do you get your clear boxes? I finally got around to doing my version of your Nov 5 card and have it ready to send, but the presentation would be even better with a clear box.
Gorgeous use of your left overs!!
Becca,
Like D.Ann, I too wonder where you get card size clear boxes?
This is truly awesome and actually pretty simple, even though it does look simple!! I love doing duplicates where the receipents will not see what someone else gets. After putting together the first one, things go so much easier for the rest. LOL
Hugs
Mstgane
Ann
Hi Becca
I love what you did with your left overs, I also like trying to make use of left overs, but do not have as much as you do. You always come up with such lovely cards, wish I could do the same.
Stunning card.
Good Morning, Becca. In my estimation, the name of your Blog, Amazing Paper Grace is correctly named!! You do amazing things with the designs, papers that you use to create your cards, etc. God has blessed you tremendously with “Witty Ideas and New Inventions to prosper you daily! I am blessed by your designs.
Patricia
The people that receive this card in the mail will be MESMERIZED by your BEAUTIFUL WORK, Becca! NOT TO MENTION, all those who handle this GORGEOUS CREATION!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
I seriously need the Gate Element die, after seeing so many beautiful pieces you have shown us how to make. Thank you so much for the continued lovely ideas!
Becca, this is just beautiful. I am sure the recipients will love their thank you cards. I may just have to buy this die so I can make a fan card too. Love it.
So clever. Love it. Looks like I’m going to have to buy another die, sigh ????
Absolutely gorgeous! You are so talented! I love everything you make. I love the vintage look of everything you make. You truly inspire me! God bless you!
Beautiful, I love it. Wish you’d make a video of how you put it together as don’t quite understand the directions. thanks. Edna
Simply Stunning love the layering and the Elegance. thanks for sharing your Amazing projects. Love each and everyone.
Love, love, love this! And the idea for packaging…genius!
It takes a clever mind to be able to take what others might consider as scrap material and turn it into such a beautiful creation as this. I just love the recycling aspect and it’s gorgeous too.
Thanks for sharing the idea to mail a high dimension card in a clear stationary box. Have a blessed week.
Are you kidding me???? This is gorgeous! What a brilliant way to use the gate die!! I know you get tired of me saying this, but you really are a paper genius. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card!
Becca: What an exceptional card and use of the gate die. The effects are stunning with a Victorian flair. Thank you for sharing and hope to be a recipient of this elegant creation.
Just beautiful Becca, so, so pretty.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Hi Becca
Your card is amazing and to think it is made from leftovers. I can’t wait for my gate die to arrive and try these gorgeous creations. Do you make your own boxes to fit the cards?
Regards Kerryn
Becca I love seeing your creations! You are such a tremendously inspirational person! Thank you so much! Beautiful cards!
So beautiful!!!! I always think your last card or creation can not be beaten, but this card is stunning. Love Helen
What a lovely, lacy fan. You always make my day!!
Your cards are absolutely beautiful and this one tops the list. It is so soft
and the “fan” just floats. Thank you for sharing!
S T U N N I N G. this is such an elegant thank you card. I wish I had half of your creative brain.
Card is beautiful, but my question is regarding the steel rule that you use to make the clear boxes. What brand, where do you get them and do you have a picture of one? I want to make my own box to mail in too that is clear. Thanks, Arah
Your card creations are simply sweet and beautiful. I so appreciate your sharing the different places to purchase our craft products. Referring to the clear boxes to mail our more bulky creations, the price of shipping caught my attention! Here’s what I found:
I found the shipping for Clearbags 25 minimum order boxes would be $11.99 plus $4.00 fee, while the cost of the product is only $15.25. Oh my goodness. Amazon”s price about the same but the cost to ship was 7.95 if not a Prime member.
I’ve never seen a card of yours that I didn’t love, but these cards made with leftovers is absolutely gorgeous. Maybe it catches my eye more because of the airiness of the die. Anyhow, love your cards.
Oh my – posting in a handmade clear box – so that everyone can see that gorgeousness! They are in for a treat :o)
I have my doubts about whether such an item would survive the UK postal system…
It is too beautiful to take the risk over here.
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
Oh my gosh, Becca, this card is STUNNINGLY gorgeous! It just takes my breath away! Lucky person that receives this card!
Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
So elegant and pretty!
Ter ;)
You make the most beautiful cards and as usual this card was breathtaking. I have ordered my Gate Element and hope my card turns out as pretty as yours. Would love to see a short video on this. Will be waiting to hear more on the clear bags. Juanita B.
I really like this card. What a great idea to use the leftovers.
Love your cards & blog. Sorry I am not always leaving a comment.
You are truly a creatively amazing talent. I have followed you for years and find you are the best of the best! God has surely blessed you.
Hugs going your way.
boxes from clearbags are wonderful. I have mailed in them for several years now.
Thank you for posting the link for the boxes, and to Judy Smedley for comfirming that they will go through the mail safely. I will order them today. And as for you Becca, all those things on that calendar page are so true about YOU. You are amazing and we all love you even though we’ve never met! Have a wonderful day.
Love this – Love this……I save all my left overs and am burried in them, but I do use them when I can ! Nothing like this tho…..and can’t wait for the Gate die to arrive so I can hopefully make something similar. Thanks again Becca for all you do. Blessings !
Those fans are amazing! I will definitely check k out the other 2 fans you mentioned as well. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
What a beautiful card Becca, simply stunning x x x
This is absolutely divine so delicate looking too as always so very beautiful
Hugs
Margaret corgi owner
You are so creative. I hope with more years under my belt I will be as creative as you.
You are simply wonderful.
Becca, That is such a sweet card and so elegant, love the pastel colour.
Amazing!
OK, I love every single one of your creations but when I saw this it took my breath away! You never cease to amaze with your artful creations. Blessings to you!
Beautiful and elegant card. I love everything lacy and filigree, about Spellbinders dies….they add graceful elegance to handmade cards and make beautiful keepsakes as well. Very nicely done.
Becca, Oh how fortunate Spellbinders are to have you as a designer!! I am sure they are aware of that, but I just have to tell you as well…. I just went to Spellbinders site to look at the “Gate Element” die and I have to be honest, had I not seen your card, I would not have purchased that die!! I would not have said anything that beautiful was made from that die!! Your vision amazes me. When I look at that die I think “A steel gate?” What could I do with that? I can tell you that I do want to buy that die now!! You do such a wonderful job!! Your talent “inspires” me to try to make a card as elegant as yours. It does not come close but I enjoy trying. You are always singing everyone’s praises and we are the ones that are benefiting from your work. As always, thank you ever so much for sharing your talents with all of us. Bi Hugs, Linda