Popcorn Gift Card Holder with Free Cut File

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The Reveal

I was asked to be a guest designer for CutCardstock's 12 Days of Christmas series. Since I love their cardstock and card kits, I readily agreed. As part of the series, there is a cute Christmas gift or gift wrapping idea each day. Today is Day 4 in the series and this is my contribution. Hop on over to CutCardstock's blog to see the entire series. 

The Details

I wanted to design something practical that I could make in bulk to give out. One thing I like to give are movie tickets or theater gift cards. What better way to package it than in a cute popcorn gift card holder? If you have another present (like a DVD), you can also add an eyelet to the top, tie some twine and turn it into the accompanying gift tag. 

I drew the image on my iPad and imported it into Silhouette Design Studio. The gift card holder is one piece and the popcorn and banner can be popped on with foam adhesive for dimension or adhered flat. All the pieces fit perfectly on one sheet of 8.5 x 11" Basic White 80lb cardstock. As my gift to you, you can download this Studio file for your personal use. It will only open if you have the corresponding software. 

Silhouette Studio Downloadable file: Popcorn Gift Card Holder

This is a print and cut file, meaning you'd print out the image on your printer first before running it through your Cameo. It will be perforated on the fold lines, so most of the work has been done, and there is no coloring involved. The download will look like the following image. 

After you assemble the pieces, you can add your own finishing touches. I mounted the banner on some Basic Black 80lb cardstock to give it a more distinct outline. I added some jewels and stars on the banner to give it a marquee feel. I added some Liquid Appliqué on the popcorn kernels to give it that fluffy popcorn texture. 

This is a great way to add a personal touch when giving out something impersonal like a gift card. Have fun creating your own handmade cards and gifts. I wish you all the best this Christmas season. 

Thanks so much for droppin' by,

Paper Made Bakery: Countdown to Christmas

Hello scrappy friends, happy Thursday! It is time for my weekly sneak peek with Paper Made Bakery. This month's Christmas Treats kit is just so fun to work with and it perfect for those homemade gifts.

I made this as a present for my nephew. Can you guess what this is? To see the whole project with further details, please see today's post on Paper Made Bakery's blog.

Thanks so much for hoppin' by,

Sweet Stamp Shop: October Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

The Hop
Welcome to Sweet Stamp Shop's October new release hop. There is a different hop each day (Tu. - Th.) this week featuring a different set of stamps. Today's hop is featuring a nerdy bookworm set entitled Geek Chic. Here is the blog hop order:

Sweet Stamp Shop
Emily
Misty
Kari
Michelle (←you are here)
Kelly (←go here next)
Nicole 

The Reveal #1

I altered an empty DVD case into an Amazon gift card holder. I give out Amazon gift cards at Christmas to a few people, especially to a couple that registered for their wedding there. Since the theme of the stamp set is book related, I wanted to pair it with Amazon which is still kind of a book store. 

First I printed out a sentiment on the spine and the front of the case, plus I added the Amazon smiley logo. 

Then, on top of the printed cardstock, I added patterned papers plus the stamped and colored images. Aren't the bookworms so adorable? 

I decided to enter this in a sketch challenge going on at Pamela's World of Scrap. This is based on the card sketch below. You can join in the fun here. Entering challenges is a great way to utilize all your sweet stamps. 

The Reveal #2

I saw some cute bookmark ideas on Pinterest and thought that would be a perfect match for this stamp set. 

Here is the tutorial I used for the corner bookmark (girl worm). I added some twine so it would extend out of the bottom of the book. Here is a tutorial for the top loading bookmark (boy worm). Both bookmarks are really easy to make and would make a great gift, especially paired with a new book. 

Aren't they just too cute when peeking over the top of a closed book? It kind of reminds me of Kilroy was here. 

Don't forget all three new release sets are available for purchase starting today and are on sale for only $10.00. If you want a chance to win a new set, please leave a comment or see all the guidelines for more ways to win. 

Your next stop is Kelly's blog.

Thanks so much for hoppin' by,

Paper Made Bakery: Dryer Sheet Money Holders

I was reading a section Tipnut's blog entitled, "20+ Crafts to Make from Recycled Items". The one item that caught my eye was dryer sheet envelopes which sounded so awesome if it really worked. I tried it, made some minor variations and I totally love the results!

Dryer Sheet Money Holders

It takes regular smooth paper and transforms it into textured, handmade looking expensive Japanese washi paper. If you would like to learn more and create your own money wallet, please hop on over to today's post on Paper Made Bakery where I show you the process. It really is quite quick and painless to make. It looks and smells great in person too.

Thanks so much for stoppin' by,

Paper Made Bakery: Upcycle Reveal

The Reveal
I have a fun new project over at Paper Made Bakery today. This month's Cherry Blossom kit  features Japanese inspired designs, which is right up my alley but I was thinking it might not be to everyone's tastes. So, I created something outside of the theme and made a Christmas project. It also involves a toilet paper roll, so hop on over to today's post on Paper Made Bakery to see the whole project and read the tutorial if you want to make one for yourself.

Cherry Blossom Christmas Project

I wanted to thank you for stoppin' by last week for the June blog hop and for leaving such kind comments. 

Have a scrappy day,