Jumping Boxes Tutorial

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions1 Comment

Hello Kre8tors, welcome to my blog! Today I’m sharing a SUPER FUN interactive project with you. Jumping Boxes! These are SO neat! I was a little intimidated at first, I didn’t know how they worked or how difficult they would be, but the truth is if you can use scissors and have a rubber band,
you CAN make these! Scroll down for a video tutorial, FREE PDF tutorial, and template!

My husband made a pair of beaded stitch markers for my mom for Mother’s Day and asked me to make a little package to put them in. Well, I didn’t want a plain ol’ boring box. I wanted something FUN! And FUN is exactly what I made! These jumping boxes are so neat, they just jump right out at you when you open the matchbox style box.

The boxes fold completely flat and once they are released, the spring open with the rubber band mechanism. Pretty neat, huh?! Not to mention, the Peaceful Poppies suite makes this box look good!

I used the Peaceful Poppies DSP, Elements and Sequins to decorate the outside of the box. The sentiment is from the stamp set A Wish For Everything. I really love how easy and quick the decorations came together. These products are perfect for fast creations! They are all retiring, so hopefully it’s not too late to grab yours if they are still in stock by the time this blog post goes up!

Along with my husband’s gift box to house his present, I wanted my gift to my mom to match, so I used some of our DSP and wrapped up my gift. I used the beautiful Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon to finish it off. Along with this matching card, which you can see here, and her gifts were done!

Check out my video tutorial below, download the FREE PDF Tutorial, and the coordinating Template and make your own jumping boxes! I would love to see your creation, so be sure to tag me on social media @mkre8tions

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Measurements:

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Materials:

A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set [149320] $39.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [115316] $8.75	Crushed Curry 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131199] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper [151324] $11.50	Peaceful Poppies Elements [151327] $6.50	Peaceful Poppies Sequins [151325] $7.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Regals Stampin’ Write Markers [147155] $30.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

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Window Shaker Card

April 22, 2020April 21, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tionsLeave a comment

Hello Kre8tors! Welcome to my blog if you’re new, and welcome back if you’ve been around for awhile! Thank you for coming! Today I’m sharing these fun Window Shaker Cards with you! Shaker cards are a great way to send an interactive hello in these strange times. I love how bright and cheery they are with those fun sequins swirling about between the window sheets. Which is your favorite? The Honey Bee or Peaceful Poppies?

I think my favorite would have to be the HONEY BEE card! I just can’t get over those adorable little bees floating around inside the shaker. And those BRIGHT iridescent sequins are really calling to me right now!

Having to stay inside is making me crave brightness like never before, and the shimmery, rainbow-y goodness this card gives is just so refreshing and makes me happy!

I used the Stitched Rectangles Dies to cut out the window on this Honey Bee card, and I stamped the bees in Petal Pink ink. I used the coordinating Detailed Bee Dies to cut them out very quickly!

On the inside I stamped the flowers on a separate scrap and cut them out, although looking at this now you can just stamp them flat on the card! Silly me! 😉 I used Mint Macaron to also stamp the sentiment about 1-1/2″ below the score line on the card base. I added a large bee with glue dots to the inside lower right hand corner so that it would be concealed by the sequins until the card was opened.

I’m so happy with how this card turned out! Truth be told, I actually made the Poppy card first, but I messed up and wanted to make one even better! Turns out, it was a good thing I made another video, because I was able to show how I used the Stitched Rectangle Dies and also made the same card with just the Paper Trimmer!

Can you tell what’s wrong with this version? Leave me a comment on this post or on my video and let me know what you think it is!

I really do love the red, black, clear, and gold sequins in this Poppy card though! If it were Autumn, I think this card would definitely be my favorite of the two.

And of course those Poppy Elements are so wonderful to add a quick bit of fun inside the card! It really makes a huge impact, I think. Be sure to check out my YouTube tutorial below and SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t already! It really helps me out!

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Measurements:

Whisper White Card Base: 4-1/4″ x 11″, Score @ 5-1/2″
Whisper White Card Mat: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Cut a rectangle “window” from the front of the card base and card mat so you have a 1″ border all the way around each piece. Optionally, you can use the Stitched Rectangle Dies.

Materials:

Peaceful Poppies Suite Bundle (English) [153938] $136.50	Honey Bee Bundle [153792] $41.25	Stitched Rectangle Dies [148551] $35.00	Window Sheets [142314] $5.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Iridescent Sequin Assortment [144212] $5.00	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108] $7.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106] $7.50	Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad [149165] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.00

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April 2020 Kre8tors Blog Hop Spring

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions21 Comments

Welcome Kre8tors! So excited to have you here for the Kre8tors Blog Hop! Be sure to use that Next button below to hop along to the next amazing blog post for some more spring inspiration! My project today is actually the second part to making this beautiful Tri-Fold Pocket Card! If you haven’t seen the first part yet, be sure to visit the previous post to check it out! Then come back here to find out how to add the bookmarks to the inside and how I decorated mine.

To decorate my bookmarks, I used the same colors that I used when I colored in the designer series paper. I stamped a few of the hearts from the Meant to be Bundle as well as the floral border at the top and bottom of the bookmark. I used some of the Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon at the top where I punched the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.

On scrap Whisper White card stock, I stamped a few of the larger hearts and then colored those in as well. Some of the striped hearts made great accompaniments to the larger hearts on each of the pockets. One of the things I love so much about this tri-fold pocket card is that each family member can write a sentiment on the bookmarks and really make them their own.

I colored in the hearts using the same colors I used on the DSP. I didn’t bother with shading or blending the colors since the areas I colored in were so tiny. I love that we can use the Stampin’ Blends to blend and to color images. The colors are so vibrant! It’s hard to stop once you start.

I can’t wait to sit down with my family and have each of us write a little sentiment on these bookmarks. I’m hoping that we will all share a fond memory of the person and be able to recall all the good times we’ve had together, with wishes for more good times to come very soon.

Be sure to check out my video tutorial on Part 1 to see how the Tri-Fold Pocket Card came together, and check out my video tutorial for Part 2 below to see how I decorated the inside!

Measurements:

Whisper White Bookmarks x3: 2″ x 5-1/5″
Scrap Whisper White: Approx. 5″ x 8″

Materials:

Meant To Be Cling Bundle [150587] $53.00	Whisper White 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [124302] $7.75	Whisper White 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] $7.50	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $9.00	Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147278] $9.00
Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [148059] $9.00	Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Pad [149165] $7.50	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00

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Roll Call List

Melissa Tennison (USA)
Susan Simpson
Libby Fens
Tricia Butts
Su Mohr
Sue McDonald (uk)
Jacqui Lawrence UK
Laura Mackie (UK)
Angie McKenzie
Kirsteen Gill
Rochelle Laird-Smith (Australia)
Annette Ball – Canda
Jan Musselman – USA
Cheryl Taylor – (UK)
Sandra Roberts (UK)
Deb Naylor Flying Stamper US
Ann Krucek – USA
Alexandra Rauf
Jo Blackman
Cheryl Hamilton
Margriet Siekman (NL)
Dana Sullivan – USA
Anastasia Radloff
Janey Backer (USA)
Sharon Dalton
Tracie St-Louis – Ottawa, Canada
Rebecca-Jo Unwin- Australia
Sue Allen – Australia
Annette Elias-De Kijkkast-NL

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Kre8tors Blog Hop Love & Romance

February 9, 2020February 8, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions13 Comments

Welcome Kre8tors! So excited to have you here for the Kre8tors Blog Hop! Be sure to use that Next button below to hop along to the next amazing blog post for some more floral inspiration!

For today’s hop we are celebrating love and romance in preparation for Valentine’s Day! I decided to make a candy box using the From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper. I took a Snickers bar and made this custom box for my sweetheart for his Valentine’s Day treat.

I used the Label Me Bold stamp set to stamp the For You From Me sentiments and the little hearts on the Whisper White tag adhered to the top of the box. This is a great stamp set, and I love how the sentiments look like labels from a label maker.

The Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon wraps around the box, and the bow is tied separately and adhered using a glue dot. I think this really finishes the box well. This box is not meant to be opened from the edges, it has a small gap between the top flap and the top edge that can be used to sneak the candy bar out.

I also added a faux chocolate bar with a bite mark using some Early Espresso card stock. You can see all the details on how this box came together in my YouTube tutorial below. I also have written out the measurements for my box, although you can easily custom make your own box by measuring the candy bar you would like to use.

Check out my YouTube video tutorial on directions for putting this box together. It was so much fun to create. Be sure to subscribe to my channel. It’s not too late to get in my 5,000 Subscriber Giveaway. Learn more on my Specials page.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Keep the love going by hopping along to the next project!
Hop along to Angie’s amazing creation! Click below!

Roll Call List

Melissa Tennison (USA)
Angie McKenzie
Su Mohr
Tricia Butts
Dana Sullivan (USA)
Libby Fens
Sue Allen (Australia)
Sue McDonald
Deb Naylor Flying Stamper (USA)
Sandra Roberts (UK)
Jacqui Lawrence (UK)
Anastasia Radloff
Jan Musselman (USA)
Susan Simpson
Laura Mackie (UK)
Ximena Morales @ Stampin’Xime
Jo Blackman
Alexandra Rauf
Annette Elias-De Kijkkast-NL
Janey Backer (USA)

Measurements:

Whisper White Box Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
Score with long edge at top at: 1-1/2″, 3″, 4-1/2″, 6″, 7-1/4″
Score with short edge at top at: 3/4″ from each edge
DSP: 3 @ 1-1/4″ x 3-3/4″
1 @ 1″ x 3-3/4″
1 @ 2-1/2″ x 3-3/4″
Early Espresso: 1-1/2″ x 4″
4 @ 1/2″ x 3-4/”
Scrap of Whisper White for tag and sentiments

Materials:

Label Me Bold Cling Stamp Set (English) [151631] $17.00	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $35.00	From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper [151189] $14.50	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon [151155] $7.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119686] $8.75	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

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February ICS Blog Hop Thinking of You with Honey Bees

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020 Melissa's Kre8tions14 Comments

Hello Kre8tors and welcome to another Blog Hop! We are hopping with the Inspire, Create, & Share Blog Hop today! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post and click that Next button when you’re done here to hop along to the next amazing project!

Today’s card features the adorable Honey Bee Bundle, yet again! I just can’t get enough of these beautiful little bees! I’m taking a scrap of Whisper White that I had previously cut out some of the images from the Detailed Bees Die Cuts and putting it to work. I was excited at the idea of using this ‘used’ piece of cardstock and turning it into a card.

If you have a piece of “trash” like a cut-out scrap that was partially used for another project, take a before and after photo and use the hashtag #trashtotreasurekre8tions and I will pick a few to feature on my Instagram!

I stamped my sentiment on a scrap of Whisper White cardstock, and then took the larger solid bee die cut and cut it out. It fits perfectly in this little die cut. I layered that on top of the honeycomb cut out, inset with some Daffodil Delight hexagons from the honeycomb die cut. I also added a piece of Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon. Love this ribbon!

I used the FREE Sale-A-Bration item, Metallic Baker’s Twine & Sequins Combo Pack to put these beautiful teal colored sequins in the shaker portion of this card. I used them in the Hive as well as behind the detailed gold bee die cut. I love the contrast of the teal against the Daffodil Delight.

This gold detail bee die cut is absolutely stunning! The wings have incredible detail. I can just see a swarm of these covering a card and looking breathtaking. If you get really ambitious, you can even cut this out from two contrasting colors of card stock and inlay the pieces from one into the other. That would be a master level jigsaw puzzle for sure!

I had also previously stamped and colored in this little bee. I stamped it with Stazon ink and colored it in using the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Marker from the Brights collection. I inset him behind the cutout on my ‘used’ card mat. I love the look of inset versus popped up sometimes. I think it’s a nice little change. It reminds me of the game Operation. Do you remember that game?

I really love how this fun little shaker card turned out. It’s so bright and cheerful! I really hope you give this one a try. I love that the sequins are behind the detailed bee and the hive. It’s like a two-in-one shaker! The trick is to keep your compartments contained where you want the shaker parts to be placed. The Foam Adhesive Strips are perfect for that job!

I really hope you enjoyed my project for today’s blog hop! Here’s my video tutorial detailing how this card came together. If you enjoyed, please be sure to Subscribe to my channel for more videos every Sunday and Wednesday. Turn on the bell notifications to make sure you don’t miss out on my bonus videos!

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Be sure to check out some of my other projects using the Honey Bee Bundle!

Measurements:

Daffodil Delight Card Base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, Score @ 4-1/4″
Whisper White Card Mat 1: 3-3/4″ x 5″
Whisper White Card Mat 2: 4″ x 5-1/4″
Whisper White Scraps
Gold Foil Scrap

Materials:

Honey Bee Bundle [153792] $41.25	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119683] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $5.00	Window Sheets [142314] $5.00
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $7.50	Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] $10.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Brights Stampin’ Write Markers [147157] $30.00	Metallic Baker’S Twine & Sequins Combo Pack [152314] $0.00
Daffodil Delight 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon [151311] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stamparatus [146276] $49.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $10.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00