Basket o Valentines - Tutorial

Alrighty, here's the tutorial for my Basket o Valentines!

You'll need the following materials to make the mini cards and basket:
Originals Card Confidence book, 4 sheets cardstock (similar), 3 sheets 12x12 patterned paper (I used Laughing Lola, NLA), Heart embossing folder, September 2014 SoTM - NLA, Smokey Plum ink, 2x2” My Acrylix block, SureCut™ Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer, Versamat, Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors, Spritz, Scrubber, 3L® E-Z Dots® Adhesive, Bone Folder, Scoring Board, Flaxen twine, Shimmer trim, small boxed candy (like Smarties, I got mine in from Aldi)


Mini Valentines Design based on Originals page 113
To make the cards, cut patterned paper into 2.5" squares. Cut 2 sheets of cardstock into 3.5x5" bases then into 1.5x2.5" rectangles. Emboss rectangles with Heart folder. Score and fold the bases as shown.

Only cut 12 of each piece! Set aside the remaining sheets of cardstock and paper.

Using Versamat, 2x2" block, Sweet Moments image (from SoTM), and Smokey Plum ink stamp chosen image inside card. Assemble and embellish with shimmer trim as desired.

Place mini candy inside and use flaxen twine to tie shut. Trim ends with scissors.

To make the basket:
1) Using bone folder or score board, score remaining cardstock sheet at 3.5" on all sides as shown.

2) Fold all lines in to center, using bone folder to ensure crisp folds.

3) Fold the sides as shown and use adhesive to stick triangle flaps down.

4) If desired, punch 4 holes and use twine to attach a handle. Decorate using scrap pieces of patterned paper. Fill with mini Valentines and hand out.

That's all there is to it! A bit of cutting, a bit of stamping, a bit of embossing, and assembly. I hope you enjoyed making this lil basket o' Valentines! For a pdf of these instructions, contact me and I'll send you a copy.

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Upcoming Special/Retiring Items Announcement

Good afternoon all! I trust you're enjoying your Valentine's Day. I'm watching replays of the Winter Olympics events, checking out the latest corporate email, and scrapping some new pages using my vast stash of pretty papers, inks, stamps, and embellishments.

Here's the pertinent updates that corporate have sent out.

1. March Constant Campaign: Studio Savings

 The March Constant Campaign will bring you fabulous Studio Savings when you use Studio J™. During the month of March, Studio J layouts are just $8 AUD - that’s $2 off the regular price! You and your customers can make the most of these savings by starting the creating process today, so that when March rolls around, you’ll have layouts galore to order at a discount with no rush! Also, when you use the new Photo Express Collection, you can get top-quality photo prints through Studio J at an exceptional value during the month of March. 

More information about this great campaign will be revealed shortly. Once I have it, I'll share it here with you. If you haven't started digital scrapbooking, StudioJ is a great place to start. Want more information? Click here or come over to my studio and I can show you all the features in person. :) Contact me to book a time.

2. Product Categories Retiring
With the release of each new Idea Book, we strive to apprise you of key product lines that are being featured in the Idea Book for the last time. While we do not provide early notification on all products, we are providing this selected information so that you can better anticipate changes to core product lines and communicate those changes to your customers. The February–July 2014 Idea Book will be the last to include the following products:

Exclusive Inks™ marker sets

Textiles

Faux Leather albums

Note that on the faux-leather albums, only albums with that material will be retiring. The next Idea Book will still feature solid color post-bound albums in brown and black, but they will be covered with the same coated fabric as our new albums.

This update was sent to all consultants in Australasia. I've no doubt that these items will start to sell out in coming weeks. Want to get ahead of the pack and stock up on these retiring items? Click the Join button on my website and shop away. Any time you want to check the retiring items list, just click that link on my website. It is regularly updated as stock is depeleting.

I really truly appreciate your business and helping me get Creating with Kara Davies off the ground. It means the world to me!

Valentine's Day

It's coming up quickly. In need of a nice card for your loved one? I've a stockpile of cards ready to go! Priced from $2-4.50, they'll be perfect for giving to your special person on Friday.

Check out my range of ready made cards here. Comment "sold" and your email address to claim. Prices as marked. Payment in cash upon pick up. Pick up date is Tuesday February 11th at my studio. Questions? Message me. :)

A sampling of the cards I have for sale:

Happy shopping!