Mini Magazine File Box

I saw these Mini Magazine File Boxes and I just fell in love. I first saw these on Becky Roberts blog for 3 x 3 cards. I wanted to make one for regular size cards 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" so I kept searching . . . . and I found Melinda's blog Sunflower Stamping and she has a tutorial for the 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 box......YEAH!! I just didn't want to resize Becky's myself, just being lazy. I knew someone out there probably already did that. Melinda's tutorial is very easy. So here is what I came up with......

I used Stampin Up Petals & Paisley DSP. I wanted to make my box stronger so I used the white cardboard that comes in the DSP packages (I save all of those, even the cardboard that comes on the back of note pads, they come in handy for craft projects) to make my box and covered the white with the Designer Paper. This made the box more strong and not flimsey. I also used Tombows Multi Purpose Glue and Red Liner tape to make sure it doesn't come apart. And I just added some paper flowers to embellish. I also made some matching cards to go inside. . . . .

These are a few of the cards I made to go inside the box. These are great Christmas gifts to give. I'm going to be participating in some craft sales this fall and I think these would be great to have to sell. Well, this is one of my projects that I was working on this past weekend. I'll post some more later. I went to a stamping class and we made some really cute cards and another bag/box. I'll show that next time. It is really cute, you'll just love it. Thanks for stopping by, until next time.

Royal Blog Tour

The Royal Blog Tour starts tomorrow, Sunday, July 26th. The Royal Blog Tour is three days long, and you'll be happy it is! There are four tours - a total of 80 fabulous blogs!
So tomorrow morning go to the Royal Blog Tour Home Page and ‘ride’ a three day tour of over 80 blogs … all featuring a different NEW STAMP SET in the 2009-10 Stampin Up catalog.
But wait - there's more!
Blog Candy, Blog Candy, and more Blog Candy. Over 50% of the blogs on this tour are offering Blog Candy.
Check the Princess list on launch day. Every name with an asterisk next to it is offering blog candy.
That's not all! The Royal Blog Tour Home Page is offering their own Blog Candy. And it is -- a Big Shot Die Cut Machine!!!!
You'll have to work a bit for it as there are 20 clues that will be scattered among the 80 blogs. But won't it be worth it if you come away with a brand new Big Shot?

Weekend Sketch Challenge 90

Here is this Weekend Sketch Challenge #90.

If you'd like to play along, just link up your creation using Mr. Linky on Laurie's blog! When uploading to Splitcoast, use keyword WSC90.
For more Weekend Sketch Inspiration, please visit: Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, & Sharon! Can't wait to see your creation. Have a great weekend.

I'll be back later posting what I've been working on.

Weekend Sketch Challenge 89

Here is this Weekend Sketch Challenge #89 by Lori Craig. Hope you can join in the fun. I'll be posting my card later. It's so hot here there is nothing else to do! I think it's going to be 115 degrees today. Wow! All you can do is sit under the fan to stay cool. I'm trying to get my craft room back into an organized place, so I'll be working on that today. Then I'll be able to get back to doing what I just love to do - Card Making! I'll be able to get back to stamping and papercrafts so I can post here and on my web. I'll post pictures of my craft room once I get it all organized. Right now it's just a big mess, with stuff everywhere. It's CRAZY!

So post your Weekend Sketch Challenge 89, sketches on Splitcoaststampers, so I can take a peak at what you've been up to Use keywork WSC89. You can see plenty of inspiration if you visit Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, MaryJo and Sharon. Can't wait to see what you've created. Have a great weekend everybody! Stay COOL!

Color Throwdown #51

Good Morning. Well, it's Color Throwdown time again. They have a new sponsor program. Go to their website to find out the scoop. The sponsor this week is DRS Designs. Here is a little bit about DRS Designs.

Please check out the awesome inspiration from The Color Throwdown team...all projects were created using DRS Designs images exclusively... they are awesome! I just love these colors.

You have a good day. I'll be posting cards that I've been working on. I've been busy.

New Copics Whoo Hoo!

New Copics Available NOW!

You can get the new Copic Marker colors today from eclectic Paperie! Look at those awesome colors! I can't wait to get them!! Get yours before they are on back order!! eclectic Paperie is THE PLACE to order these hot markers. Once they are gone, they won't get any back in until September. Other stores won't have them until end of July. They are available for purchase today-shipping this week to you. They have complete sets and all 12 colors are also available individually.Whooo Hoooo!!

NEW COPIC COLORS!!! Copic has come out with 12 new colors. These colors are only available in the Sketch style markers. This brings the new total number of Copic Sketch colors available to a whopping 334 colors!This new set has colors that are very light, pale, yet perfect for a light blending and/or shading around your stamped images. The new colors are:
COPIC Sketch YG0000 Lily White
COPIC Sketch G0000 Crystal Opal
COPIC Sketch BG0000 Snow Green
COPIC Sketch B0000 Pale Celestine
COPIC Sketch C00 Cool Gray 00
COPIC Sketch W00 Warm Gray 00
COPIC Sketch BV0000 Pale Thistle
COPIC Sketch V0000 Rose Quartz
COPIC Sketch RV0000 Evening Primrose
COPIC Sketch R0000 Pink Beryl
COPIC Sketch YR0000 Pale Chiffon
COPIC Sketch Y0000 Yellow Fluorite

I've got new Copics on the way!! Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!

Whooo Hoooo... I can't wait!!

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July to everyone. We watched fireworks last night here in Arizona City. They were spactacular as usual. The Volunteer Fire Dept. puts on the fireworks show every year and they do an outstanding job every year.

Weekend Sketch Challenge #87

It's time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge, and today Charmain is your host! I hope you'll play along! If you do, just post a link to your card using Mr. Linky on Charmain's blog. If you upload to SCS, please use keyword WSC87. I look forward to seeing all of your wonderful creations!

Check out the rest of the sketch team.

Lori Craig
Sharon Harnist
Cambria Turnbow

Color Throwdown #49

Be sure to stop by the Throwdown blog for all the details and the Mr. Linky so you can link your own creation! And give a big welcome to our July Guest Designer, Juliana Swanson while you're there!
All the Throwdown girls have great inspiration for you, too...
Juliana
Broni
Cathy
Barbara
LeAnne