Calypso Card 8

Still working away on these cards to fill the tote.  I decided I would throw in a congratulations card (good for wedding, anniversary, graduation, retirement) which is a pretty versatile card.  

Calypso cut to 5” x 3 ¾” (pineapple side edges inked with pear ink using the dauber)

White card base (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)

Canary cut to 4 ¼” x 5 ½” and 1 ½” x 2 5/8”

White Daisy cut to 1” x 2 1/8”

Pear cut to 1 ¼” x 2 3/8”

Canary cut to 1 ½” x 2 5/8”

Supplies: (in addition to listed below)

Pear Ink (Z2197)

Dauber (Z726)

Casual Expressions stamp set (D1525)

3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

-1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254) 

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940). 

Calypso Card 7

Unfortunately Get Well cards are just as necessary as thank you and birthday cards but since I never know in advance that I am going to need one I really like to always have some on hand.  I think these cute little flamingo's would make anyone feel better, what do you think?

Calypso cut to 5” x 3 ¾” (flamingo side inked with pixie ink using a dauber)

White card base (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)

Pixie cut to 4 ¼” x 5 ½” and 1 5/8” x 2 ¾”

White Daisy cut to 1 3/8” x 2 ½”

Note:  I rounded the corners on the tag and then put it together before punching the hole to make sure things lined up correctly and then put the tag on the card with 3-D foam tape.  You could skip punching the hole and staple the twine on using the Mini Stapler (Z2027) if you would prefer.

Supplies: (in addition to listed below)

Pixie Ink (Z2644)

Dauber (Z726)

Kiss It Better stamp set (B1508)

3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)

Pixie Twine  (Z3035)

Corner rounder (Z1912)

Hole punch (something from my office desk)

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

-1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254)

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940). 

Calypso Card 6

So just like everyone needs those thank you cards, we also need plenty of Birthday cards on hand.  

Calypso cut to three pieces measuring 3” x 1” (pineapple side inked with pear ink using a dauber)

White card base (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)

Canary cut to 4 ¼” x 5 ½”

White Daisy cut to 3 ½” x 4”

Supplies: (in addition to listed below)

Pear Ink (Z2197)

Dauber (Z726)

Joyful Birthday stamp set (B1419)

Green ribbon is from my stash

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

-1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254)

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940). 

Calypso Card 5

Wow, it is hard to believe we have already made the tote and four cards but we have and we still have several more to make.  So lets get on with it.  Here is Calypso Card 5 (it is perfect because everyone needs a thank you card now and then) for our cute little tote with cards gift...

Calypso cut to 4 ½” x 3 ¾” (pineapple side, inked with pear ink and a dauber)

White card base (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)

Canary cut to 4 ¼” x 5 ½” and 1 ¼” x 2 ¼”

White Daisy cut to 3 ½” x 4 ¾” and 1” x 2” white daisy

  

Supplies: (in addition to listed below)

Pear Ink (Z2197)

Canary Ink (Z2643)

Dauber (Z726)

Casual Expressions stamp set (D1525)

3-D Foam Tape (Z2060) – I popped up the sentiment to add interest

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

-1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254)

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940). 

Calypso Card 4

Still working on cards to fill this cute little tote I made using the Close to My Heart Calypso paper packet.  

So today I am going to show you Card 4 in the set and tell you how I made it...

Calypso cut to 4 ½” x 3 ¾” (flamingo side, I inked the edges with a dauber and pixie ink, I find this gives the piece some depth and more interest)

White card base (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)

Pixie cut to 4 ¼” x 5 ½” Pixie and 1 ¼” x 3 ¼”

White Daisy cut to 1” x 3”

Calypso(blue with speckles)cut to 3 ½” x 4 ¾” 

         

Supplies: (in addition to listed below)

Pixie Ink(Z2644)

Dauber(Z726)

Sincere Expressions stamp set(A1146)

Pixie Twine (Z3035)

3-D Foam Tape (Z2060) – I popped up the sentiment to add interest and allow twine to lay flat

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )

-Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

-1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, -1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254)

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940). 

Calypso Card 3

So here we are back today with another cute card using the Calypso paper packet.  I just love this paper, it just makes me feel happy for some reason.  So here is what you need to do to make this card.

Cut Calypso to 4” x 2 ¾”piece E (flamingo side, inked the edges with a dauber and pixie ink, I find this gives the piece  some depth and more interest)

White card base (4 ¼” x 5 ½”)

Calypso paper (blue with speckles)cut to 4 ¼” x 5 ½” and 2 ½” x 1 ½”

White Daisy cut to 2 ¼” x 1 ¼”

Pixie cut to 2 ¾” x 1 ¾”

  

Supplies: (in addition to listed below)

Pixie Ink (Z2644)

Dauber (Z726)

So Many Smiles stamp set (C1619)

3-D Foam Tape (Z2060) – I popped up the sentiment to add interest

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

-1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254)

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940). 

Calypso Card #2

So here is Card #2 for our little tote, this time we are featuring the pineapple side of the paper.  I need to apologize for the photos, I just don't know why but for some reason this paper is really hard to photograph.  It is so much prettier in person.  Well here are the instructions for this one...

Calypso cut to 2 ½ x 4 ¾” (pineapple side, again this one would have looked better inked with pear ink like I did in subsequent cards)

White card base ( 4¼” x 5½”)

Canary cut to 4 ¼” x 5 ½”

White Daisy cut to 5” x 2 ¾”  and 1” x 3”

Pear cut to 1 ¼” x 3 ¼”

Color three of the Bitty Sparkles with the golden yellow marker and put next to sentiment 

Supplies: (in addition to listed below)

-         Big Hug stamp set (D1584)

-         Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)

-         ShinHan Marker – golden yellow (Z2462)

-         Canary Ink (Z2643)

  

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

-1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254) 

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940).

Calypso Card #1

Here we go, this is the first card in a series of 9 cards that are made using the beautiful Close to My Heart Calypso Paper packet.  It along with it's 8 brothers and sisters fits nice and neat into this little tote (directions posted on June 3 post).

Card #1

Cut Calypso to 1 ½ x 4 ¾” (flamingo side, I wish I would have inked this one with pixie ink, like I did in subsequent cards)

White card base 4 1/4” x 5 ½” 

Cut Pixie to 1 ¾ x 5” and 1 ¼ x 3 3/4

Cut White Daisy to 1” x 3”  

Supplies: (in addition to those listed at the end)

-  Pixie Twine (Z3035)

-  Pixie Ink (Z2644)

-  So Many Smiles stamp set (C1619)

-  3-D Foam Tape (Z2060) – I popped up the sentiment to add interest and allow the twine to lay down properly

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. )  

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there)

- 1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet)

- 1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock

-  White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254)

The supplies used in this project can be purchased on my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com or by clicking the shop button at the top of this blog. I will see you back here soon with another card for our little bag and this time it is going to feature pineapples (that's right the flip side of this adorable flamingo paper is yellow and green pineapples).  Happy Crafting!!!

Fun with Calypso

First I need to give a huge shout out to Stephanie Carroll who is the original designer of this project.  I found her template on Split Coast Stampers (I believe) and saved it some time ago planning to use it and of course other things got in my way, isn’t that how it always is.  So I stumbled across the file the other day and thought it would be perfect for this project and I was right, I just feel in love with it once I did.  I simply changed up a few things to make it what I wanted.  Excellent design Stephanie, thank you so much for the cutting template and the inspiration.  Look at this cute little bag that is going to hold all our treasures...

One Sheet Wonder Tote and Cards  (when we finish we will have a little bag and 9 coordinating cards which is perfect for gift giving)

Basic Supplies (additional supplies for individual projects will be listed with the bag or that card, please note several supplies are used on multiple cards, etc. ) -     

- Calypso Paper  Packet (7210B) (I used 1 sheet of the pineapples on one side and the flamingo’s on the other and did half of the cards featuring each design.  I also used part of a sheet of the Blue B&T with speckles but I could have used blue cardstock there) 

- 1 sheet of 12 x 12 Canary Cardstock, 1 ½ sheets of Pixie Cardstock, 1 sheet of Pear Cardstock (or you could use the green B&T in the paper packet) 

-1 sheet of White Daisy Cardstock - White Value Pack cards and envelopes (X254) 

For tote:

          Pixie cardstock (cut to 8 ½ x 11”, 11 x ¾”, and 3/8" x 4 1/2"  

          Calypso pieces 4 x 4 1/2", and two at 1/2 x 11"

        

With 8 ½” side at top score paper 1 ¼” from each side

With 11” side at top score paper 4 ½” from each side

Cut on short score lines – fold and adhere with sticky strip to make box

Adhere piece A to front of tote and embellish as desired ( I added two pixie strips and the Hibiscus Flower)

For handle attach pieces B to Pixie strips using sticky strip and then adhere handles to front and back of tote using sticky strip (I also added a brad here because I felt it looked better.

         

Supplies: (in addition to listed at the beginning)

- Brads from my stash

- Flower was stamped using the Hawaiian Hibiscus stamp set (B1527)

- Hibiscus was colored with ShinHan Markers (the water color pencils work great too, they are 3505), Leaf Green (Z2454), Tender Pink (Z2464), Marigold (Z24574) and the Colorless Blender (Z2469)

NOTE:  You could use the Calypso Paper Packet in lieu of any cardstock and make this whole project.  My issue is I hate to cover up a beautiful designed paper with another paper so I tend to use a lot of cardstock as bases.  If you were looking for a cost saver and wanted to use cardstock but didn’t want to purchase large packages of numerous colors you could easily purchase the Whimsy Cardstock  package which has 20 sheets of 12 x 12 cardstock that would go great with the B&T papers (it is X5940). 

For some reason I can not for the life of me get the cutting template to load on here (files just don't want to work together) but if you purchase supplies for this project from my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com (my e-mail address is on there) e-mail me and I will be glad to send the template to you (it allows you to get so much more out of your paper).

I hope you enjoy this project as well as the cards coming in the days ahead.  The supplies for this bag and all the cards can be purchased on my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com  or by clicking the shop button at the top of this blog.  As always, Happy Crafting!!!

Calypso is in for June

That is right, new month and a new featured paper pack.  This month the featured paper pack is Calypso, look at this beautiful scrapbook page and card made with it by one of the talented crafters at Close to My Heart...

The vibrant colors and very trendy pink flamingos and yellow pineapples make it great for summer scrapbooking.  Who can resist them...

It is right on trend with it's beautiful colors and of course those pink flamingos and yellow pineapples.  I have been playing with this paper already and will be posting some great ideas on how to use it throughout the month.  Here is a little taste...

Yes, it is another purse (different construction) filled with cards.  No worries, I will be posting the instructions for the bag and for each of the cards in it.  Stay tuned for more exciting projects using this beautiful paper packet.  Remember you can find the products I use on these projects at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com or by clicking the shop button at the top of this blog.  

Until next time... Happy Crafting!!!!