Hello, Crafters.
The
idea I told you about yesterday that I had in my mind for my Thailand
swaps, worked out beautifully yesterday.
It’s a real JanB card in as
much as it’s clean and simple i.e. less is more!
I’ve prepared all the
card bases, the two layers, and completed the stamping.
All that I have left to do
is to adhere the cards together, and make a video.
It’ll be quite a short
video, but it will show which step you take first!
I
decided to make a video showing how I make a flip top box, and went
back through all the PDF’s I’ve made for my classes because I knew there
was one.
I found it, and had forgotten that my deisgn had the seams at
either side of the top flap rather than on the bottom of the box which
is the “normal” way to make boxes!
There are two advantages of this
style of box.
Firstly, the sides of the box are stronger than normal
because they have two layers of cardstock supporting them.
Secondly, the base of the box
is more secure as there aren’t any seams there!
I
always practice making my projects before making videos.
The idea is it’ll help me keep
the amount of mistakes to a minimum! LOL!
When I started on this box, I
did get somewhat carried away with them!
I found I had so many options
with the Designer Series Papers (DSP) that were available for me to choose from, I wanted one
in every design!
I stopped making them when I had five of them!
The
finished size of the box is 3.5″ x 3.75″ x 1.5″, which is a really
decent size and lends itself to so many possibilities!
I
took a piece of 3″ x 3″ cardstock to check that cards that size would
fit into the box.
They fit beautifully, but I don’t have any 3″ x 3″
envelopes to check them, but I’m 99% certain that cards and envelopes that
size will fit in.
I’ve
added a footnote under the video to amend something I’d said during the
introduction!
(Oh, how I miss not being able to put messages on the
screen!).
I didn’t notice it at the time, but I said the box
would be ideal for a new baby!
Obviously I meant a new baby gift!
Hehe!!
I’m waiting for my delivery from UPS at lunchtime today, so I can get my customers’ Thank You gifts wrapped and posted before I fly off on Saturday!
Until tomorrow, happy crafting.
JanB.
What a gorgeous little box, Jan! And you're so very right about the Crushed Curry centre on the daisy … stunning! What a lovely swap to be on the receiving end of! I'm sure the recipients will be so delighted!! Great video again, and thanks so much!
Hi, Geraldine. It's amazing how much difference little things can make. So pleased you enjoyed this. ☺ Happy crafting, JanB.
Your demonstration is excellent. You take your time and explain everything which is great! Much better than most! Thank you! 🙂
Many thanks for your very kind words, Sharon. They are very much appreciated. xx