Mini Business Card "Box"

I posted a tutorial on a Mini Business Card holder earlier, but I wanted to make on that was more of a box with a "normal" lid.  So, sat down and made this box and really liked how it turned out. There is no Velcro and it closes like a regular box with a flap. I'm really liking how this one turned out.  I was able to add 12 cards to this box, which is more than the other box would hold.

Relax It's Just A Tea Bag Pocket Favor

I made these cute little tea pocket favors for my swap partner from the Rubbermoon moonmail club.  The stamp used is from the July moonmail monthly club subscription.  I LOVE the tutorials from lyriclover810 over at Youtube.  I followed her Tea Bag Pocket Favor tutorial for making these, so need for me to post one here.

Mini Business "Art" Card Holder

Inspired by the July swap in the Rubbermoon Mail Club group.  The swap included making mini business cards, otherwise known as "Moo" cards.  These cards are 1 1/8" x 2 3/4", which are half the size of a regular business card. While they were a challenge to make I still had fun.  Each card is unique and I can't wait for my swap partner to receive the ones I made.  I knew that I didn't want to just send them loosely and decided that I would try and make a box that would hold all six of these mini art cards.  It took me a couple of tries, but I finally came up with something that works great and can be decorated in a number of ways.

When my swap partner receives her package I will be posting the art cards as well.  So stay tuned.

ATC Holder Tutorial

I haven't done a tutorial in like forever, but someone asked me to show off my ATC holder that I send my swap cards in.  So, I made a pdf with pictures and step-by-step instructions to show how to make them.  If you would like a pdf version of this e-mail me at tlsexton1969@gmail.com and I will gladly send you one.

I use them over and over again and like how they fit right inside a legal size envelope.

             

TUTORIAL

Artist Trading Card (ATC) Holder

© Copyright Tammy L. Sexton 2012

What you will need:

·         Scoring Board with Scoring Tool

·         Ruler

·         8.5” x 11” Piece of Card Stock

·         Pencil

·         Stapler

·         Tape

·         ATC (2.5” x 3.5”)

Step 1: Lay the 8.5 x 11 sheet of card stock on the scoring board landscape and put the ATC to the farthest left side. Make a mark with the pencil at 2.75” for the first score line.

Step 2: Move the ATC to just right of the first score line and make a mark with the pencil at 5.5”. This is the second score line.

Step 3: Move the ATC to just right of the second score line, lay the ATC landscape, and make a mark with the pencil at 9.25”. This is the third score line.

Step 4: Take the scoring tool and score the card stock at each mark previously made.

Step 5: Fold the paper at each score line, so that there is a flap on both ends.

Step 6: Tape the outer side of each of the flaps.

Step 7: Place the ATC in the folded and taped side that is shorter than the other side and staple just to the right of the ATC.

Step 8: Place the ATC in the other folded and taped side that is shorter than the other side and staple just to the left of the ATC.

Final Step: Once all of the ATCs are in the holder, simply fold the holder in half and insert into any standard size legal envelope.

Tip: You can use this holder for ATC swaps or personal trades.  I put a label, SASE, and/or postage in the middle before I put it in the envelope to mail out.

Post-It Note Holder with a Twist 3D Challenge

With the holidays fast approaching and the never ending need to think of something to give to someone; here is a wonderful idea that anyone can use.  You can customize it for just about anyone and is small, handy, and convenient.

Post-It-Note Holder with a Twist is probably, by far, the cleverest idea I have seen yet and simple to make.  So head on over to Paper Craft Planet and check it out.

I took a pledge 2 years ago to only give gifts for the holidays that were made.  While it takes longer to make something, I feel it means more and is more likely to be well received.