Happy Thursday! I didn't forget Altered Item Thursday, just got a little busy and finally able to post it. Before I get to that though, wanted to alert you to a great contest that is going on right now. My buddy Donna Baker is #5 and urge you to vote for her project. She's a doll and you'll notice that by spending only a few minutes on her blog how very creative she is. Go to JustRite Stamps to cast your vote - Go #5, Go Donna!!!
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So as I sat down to figure out what item to alter for today, I glanced over at one of the Top Notes I had cut out earlier this week and BAM!, it hit me...alter that into a pouch. Don't know why or how I just saw it and so here it is.
This is what I started with, (I took a photo of Top Note I cut out of Whisper White card stock so you can see the shape of it clearly...the next photos I used designer paper).
And this is what I ended up with.
Here's the step by step.
1. Cut out your Top Note using the Big Shot and Top Note Bigz Die of whatever card stock or designer paper you'd like.
2. Next fold the bottom of the die, you'll over-lap one side on top of the other. To secure it, add a glue dot to the inside of the top side and this will adhere them together.
3. Next take the bottom flap and fold it up - securing again with glue dots.
4. Using a 1/8" Handheld punch, insert it inside the pouch and punch a hole.
5. Add a Decorative Brad and you're done! Here's a photo of it with some goodies inside and a matching note card.
The note card I made for this week's Ways to Use It challenge - which was to use the White Gel Pen. The base is Very Vanilla Scallop Note. To the bottom and under the scalloped edge I added a Chocolate Chip and a Baja Breeze strip which of both I used the Scallop Edge Punch on. I added some White Gel Pen dots to Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze scallops. and Chocolate Chip dots to the Very Vanilla scallops.
Across the middle I added a strip of Chocolatee Chip 1" Double Stitched Ribbon. On scrap piece of Very Vanilla card stock I stamped the For You scallop square sentiment from the Say It With Scallop set with Baja Breeze ink. Using one of the flowers from One of a Kind set, I stamped it above the sentiment with Chocolate Chip ink. I filled in the middle of the flower and added a swirl with White Gel Pen and outlined with Chocolate Chip marker. I cut out the scallop square and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals.
Recipe for the pouch:
Recipe for the note card:
This is so wonderful. I like the colors you used. I just got my big shot and am so excited with how versatile it is.
robin
Posted by: robin dudley-howes | October 02, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Wow, these are gorgeous! I love the creative way you look at things! The colors are yummy and the pouch project you created is awesome!
Posted by: Stephanie Atterbury | September 14, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Thanks for sharing this great idea!
Blessings,
Carrie
http://amateurstamper.blogspot.com
Posted by: Carrie | September 14, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Great idea! Love the paper you used.
Posted by: julia | September 14, 2008 at 05:03 PM
How creative of you!! I love your pouch - thanks for sharing it with us along with the directions. You rock!
Posted by: Jessica | September 14, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Oh, I love this, Carolina! Great colors and I love the little favor box. What a great idea!
Posted by: Niki Estes | September 13, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Your creativity amazes me!! This is fantastic!!!
Posted by: Christi | September 12, 2008 at 10:54 AM
WOW you are incredible. I love this project simple, easy but very elegant. TFS.
Debbie/Phx AZ
Posted by: Debbie Stelton | September 12, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Clever and cute--I love 'em! :D
Posted by: Ann | September 12, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Beautiful project! I would never have thought of turning that shape into a little box, you are so creative! Love the colors you chose as well:-)
Posted by: Joni Stringfield | September 12, 2008 at 09:27 AM
This is just too cute. How very clever you always are. I love the card and the little pouch. Why don't I ever think of these things?
Posted by: Jane Harrah | September 12, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Lady, you are a genius!!! This is so gorgeous and totally original--at least, I've never seen anyone do it before. I love love love that it also looks fairly simple, yet has stunnning results! You are just the best and i'm so totally inspired by you all the time! Thank you for being such a great talent, not to mention a pretty darn cool gal all-around! :) hugs and have a great Friday!
Posted by: linsey | September 12, 2008 at 07:57 AM
How cute! Love the paper too!
Posted by: Laurel | September 12, 2008 at 05:42 AM
Caroline - what a creative mind you have! Us right brainers need to work so hard at their creativity. My top note die is on backorder, so looks like I have to wait a while before I can try my hand at one of your beauties here. THanks for the inspiration!
So, what color "HEbrews" tee did you decide on? There were more coffee themed t's, but that one made me laugh out loud!
Have a great day!
Posted by: Laura Diekevers | September 12, 2008 at 05:41 AM
This is just fantastic Carolina, I love it!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | September 12, 2008 at 05:23 AM
You are brilliant! I love this. Too bad mine is STILL on back order, lol.
Posted by: Mary Jo | September 12, 2008 at 03:42 AM
That pouch is genius!! Your set is just beautiful, Carolina!!
Posted by: jackie (strappystamper) | September 11, 2008 at 09:33 PM
LOVE the pouch!!!! What a pretty card...baja and chocolate chip..perfect combo!
Posted by: ~amy~ | September 11, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Oh my GOSH Carolina!!!! How did you ever see a gorgeous pouch just by looking at the shape?? 'Cuz you are ***amazing*** lady!!!! This is just beautiful and such a special gift idea!!!
Posted by: LuvLee | September 11, 2008 at 08:40 PM
wow! This is so awesome, Carolina!! I knew you would come up with some clever packaging using this die - you need to submit it to SU!'s contest. thanks for the shout out, cupcake!
Posted by: Donna Baker | September 11, 2008 at 08:36 PM