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My work server was down for maintenance this morning, so I made some small gifts. How cute would a roll of wash tape be in an origami box? The best part is that it takes only a piece of 6 x 6 paper! No scissors, no glue and no waste! I finally put some use to the pretty patterns that seemed hard to fit into my cards :) Most washi rolls fit into this box size. Think about all the 6x6 pads you have, anyone? :) I tried putting a tutorial together but origami steps are tricky to shoot. Maybe later...

My first Silhouette project to share:) 3D Tree original design: Cartonus (New Year) Click here to download Silhouette Studio Cut File (.studio) Click here to download the printable template (.pdf) Supplies besides paper: Silhouette (or Printer + Scissors + Scoring Tool), Glue [Optional]: Stamp, Punch, Tooth Pick, Twine Assembly Steps: 1. (Print and) Cut the template on card stock or patterned paper. Score the score lines if using the printable version. 2. [Optional] Stamp.  Or adhere patterned paper panels to the tree fronts. leaving a 1/16'' border on all sides. 3. Fold the fold lines: Valley Fold as the four arrows...

I am working on a Scor-pal version but for now it is a printable template:) UPDATE: Scor-Pal Version is Here! Let's get started! :") Step 1: Download the Template Here Step 2: Print - The finished box is 2'' x 2'' x 2'' when printed 100% on Letter Sized paper. If printed image is not completed, try with printer settings set to "Fit to Page" or "Scale to Fit ...". Step 3: Score and Fold according to instructions in the template. Step 4: Add Tape as shown below (close to the fold lines where two sides will connect); Punch ribbon hole...

Got my SCS weekly inkling today, great tutorial on "Petal Card" Pretty, Pretty~   It makes a perfect box too! For the small hand-made embellishments:)   Guess this could be my second entry to Scor-pal Challenge :) September Scor-pal Designer Challenge   Happy Crafting~

I was browsing Pinterest yesterday and found this super cool but easy to make 3D ornament tutorial I like her trick on the scoring template:)   And I made this: (Took about 1.5 hours… for all the scoring and gluing, haha~) I used decorative cords (or whatever it is called) instead of ribbons. The ball knot is made with this Clover template:) I am still learning~ Happy Crafting~   UPDATE: I just found out that Sizzix has a die for this type of balls! The instructions PDF shows a simpler version like this: Sizzix Bigz Die - Ornament, Circle 3-D...

I made this purse following Scor-pal project instructions here: "The Purse Collection"   I have had scor-pal for about a year and could not imagine how I could do without it :) I love making paper boxes and when I first discovered all the possibilities from score-pal projects list here: http://www.scor-pal.com/projects_listing.htm I was overwhelmed with joy~ ;-D   I just learned that they have monthly challenges, see here for this month: September Scor-pal Designer Challenge   And here is my take:   Used Blackbird paper from My Mind's Eye :) Love the whole collection~