Sizzix Die Spring Gift Box

The die I used here is a ScoreBoards XL die.  This one is much like the Stampin' Up! Box #2.  You could always use the new edgers dies on the end to give the flap a new look!  This one is called a "Bag, Caddy".  It produces just two pieces.  The back part is just flat and the front part is the pocket.  I like that because it allows me to change the back piece on my own.  I can cut out the front part and then use my cutter to cut out the back by hand to make it even taller if I need to.  It provides me with a little more versatility.

And like with most of these types of dies, you can cut out two and make it into a tote.  

I cut mine out and then added the decorative paper.  Then I filled it with the fun flower candies I got at The Dollar Tree.  I added some crinkles to the pocket.  Finally I added some die cut flowers and wording to the front of the pocket.  These pockets can be used for lots of occasions.  They would make great gifts and party favors!  

I have future plans for this die and of course I will share them with you when I get them done!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

A Matching Bow!

I LOVE having my bows match my wrapping paper but I REALLY hate cutting all those strips of paper to make it work.  Well, my problem is now solved.  Earlier this year I had found that Sizzix has a die that cuts those strips.  It cuts 3 sizes plus two different size buttons to attach the bow to.  How cool is that?  I thought it was very cool and after I bought it I set it aside until now!  I have a lot of stuff like that.  But this die is one I know I'm going to get a lot of use out of!

I ran the wrapping paper and the die through my Big Kick using a couple of layers of wrapping paper.  I just turned the centers of the strips to a point, matched up the holes (yup, it even puts holes in the tips too) and I just kept adding points until I thought it looked full enough!  I did use a retired red corduroy brad in the center to hold it all together.  I need to use those things up and what a perfect way to do it!!!  I was thinking about purchasing some of those plastic pieces you use in the center of these bows.  One end has a tip on it so you can just poke it through the box and it stays in place.  I'll have to look for them when I'm out shopping but I have a feeling I missed the window of opportunity with those!  But that's ok too, I have lots of brads I can use up!

I am not sure where I got this die but there's only a few places online that I shop for them.  One is Oh My Crafts, Ritz Camera (I know, who would think they would have dies) and Sizzix.  I don't shop too many other places on the net for things like this.  It just seems that once you know where to get the best price you just don't shop around anymore.   

These do not take long to make and I thought it was fun too!  I'm off to make some more bows for the gifts I still have to wrap.  I just finished up my holiday baking and I have a few gifts left to buy and a few left to wrap!!!  I figure I should be done with that by Thursday and I can kick back and enjoy the rest of the holiday season!  Get the stressful stuff out of the way and take time to enjoy the lights, music (maybe snow) and the warm cozy evenings!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Fun Floral Sizzix Die Card

At Stamp Cramp Thursday evening, Sharon REALLY loved this card.  I helped her make 4 of them!! It is a very pretty card.  I can not take credit for it though, it was made by Peggy K from the DIVA group.  I had gotten it in the last swap I participated in.  

It was a very easy card to do too.  You only need one stamp!!!  The rest is punches and dies.  The flower is a die cut.  Sharon cut them out and I sponged the edges.  She got the cards all assembled too!  She made two of the Rose Red and two of the Pretty in Pink and they were both equally beautiful!  

Thank you Peggy for letting me share your beautiful card with everyone.

And I thank you for stopping by today to check out this beautiful card!
Wanda

Milk Carton Die and a Cadbury Egg YUM!!! Weekend Project

I'm posting a bit late tonight because dinner was late and hubby "cooked."  Now when I say "hubby cooked" it really doesn't mean he went in the kitchen and actually cooked something.  It really means that we went out to dinner!!!  I think I'd be afraid if hubby actually did cook!!  LOL

I thought it was time for a "weekend project."  There are 150 of them on y blog and you can view them by clicking here.  

For this one I thought I would use the Sixxiz "Milk Carton" die.  It is one of my most favorite dies.  I LOVE making milk bath but I hated cutting and scoring the card stock for my own milk cartons.  This die sure saves a lot of time.  Plus it's a bit smaller than the ones I was making so I can save money on the contents too!!  

When I made this one I took a piece of clear acetate and cut out the milk carton. Then I ran it through an embossing folder to add a bit more texture to the carton.

Once I found the score lines I did re-score them with a ruler and my stylus.  I held the top together with a ribbon.  I took my Crop-a-dial and punched the holes, threaded the ribbon and tied it in a bow.

I added my egg though the bottom.  I did make a little stand for the egg by cutting a piece of acetate 1/4" larger than the base of the carton.  I scored all four sides at 1/8" and I tried to punch a hole in it but the circle punch just didn't want to punch through all the way.  But it did punch through some so I was able to get my scissors in it and cut the rest.  I folded the score lines and I set the egg on it. Then I set the egg inside.  I taped the bottom flap only using the Stick Strip tape.  You need something strong to hold acetate shut.  It is what I used on the side to hold the carton together. 

On the bottom I added a piece of Certainly Celery card stock that I punched with the "Eyelet Border" punch.  I did run my card stock through my Xyron machine so it was sticky on the back before I punched it out.  I then removed the protective layer and stuck the piece to the milk carton.  You can achieve this using the Sticky Strip tape but you have to be careful that you get it straight and don't cover the eyelets.  

I stamped "Happy Easter" from the "Teeny Tiny Wishes" set and punched it out using the "Word Window "punch.  I used a piece of Sticky Strip and taped it in place just under the bow.  The egg didn't want to stay in place so I had to juggle it around a bit so it was back where I wanted it.  Silly little egg!!!  

I find it a challenge to make these milk cartons with the acetate.  It is difficult to see the score lines and it's more difficult to put together than it is with card stock.  But it's such a pretty effect that I just couldn't help myself!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Fun Flowers Die Birthday Card

Today I was playing with my newest Sizzix die "Fun Flowers."  I've had it for a few weeks but have not had a chance to play with it. 

It was fun to just run a few pieces of card stock through the Big Kick using this die and be able to quickly create a fun flower.  What is great about this die is there are several sizes of flowers on it so you can use them all  in one flower or make smaller flowers.  Another versatile die!  And you know how much I LOVE versatility in a stamp set and dies!

All I did was sponge the edges and the flower was ready to put  together. 

The words are from the "Teeny Tiny Wishes" set and I punched them out with the "Word Window" punch.  Such a quick and fun card to make!

Hope you're enjoying your weekend!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Lattice Die and a Rose

Sue had posted a card on her blog using the Lattice Sizzix Die.  I liked how she cut it out in white and one in black.  She set the black one down first and then the white over the top so it looked like it had a shadow. 

That card stuck in my head for a few days and so did this rose!  Then I got the bright idea to combine the two and make a fabulous card.  One that will be almost impossible to mail!! It would have to be either hand delivered or put in a box.  There is no way this thing will go through the mail without being smashed.  I found the tutorial for the rose at Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds blog.  She has a great step by step tutorial and there is even a printable version so you can have it on hand anytime you need it.  I plan on making more of these beauties.  You make them using the Two Step Owl Punch. Yup, the owl punch!!!  You cut off the owls feet and you have nice rounded pieces for the petals.  It was surprisingly easy to make too!  Though I did wind the center of my flower a bit too tight but it still looks pretty. 

Isn't this a pretty combination?  The lattice and the rose!  These roses would make great corsages too.  I have future plans for those roses!  You could use this card for many other occasions.  A wedding card, birthday card, thinking of you, get well and a pretty Mother's Day card too!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Northern Flurry Snowflake Pick Weekend Project

Ok, as I promised!!! Here is the gift I had made for my dear friend Ann for her birthday! It's a candy bouquet. A blue candy bouquet!!

The first thing I did was tried to buy all the wrapped blue candy I could!! I found Dove, Tootsie Rolls, Toffee and Lindt round chocolate candies.

Next I cut various lengths of wire. I plugged in my glue gun and as it was heating I took my glass container and lined it with a piece of silver Mylar (like tissue paper but made of Mylar). Once I got it centered I removed it, put some hot glue in the bottom of the container and added the Mylar. Next I glued in place a piece of Styrofoam.

Then I took the wire pieces and glued the candies to the wire. I added some iridescent shreds on top of the Styrofoam and then I placed the candies in the Styrofoam and kept adding until it looked full and fairly even around the container.

I used the Stampin' Up! "Northern Flurry" die and cut out a few snowflakes. I glued them to the wire and stuck them in the bouquet along with a few silver colored "greens". It was a very fun gift to make and I can see myself making some for Valentine's day and for other occasions too!!! Can you see this as a baby shower center piece??? Lots of possibilities here! As long as there are colored candies to use as your theme you can pretty much cover any holiday or event!! Have fun making these!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Greeting Card Kids Christmas Card

This is my card for this weeks Sketch Challenge at SplitCoastStampers. I am NOT thrilled with it at all.

When the sketch came in my email I knew I wanted to use the "Greeting Card Kids" set but I didn't know where I was going with it. And that is obvious by the look so of this card.

I am thinking it's because the background is SO huge and that is why I'm not liking it.

I do like the little girl in the scalloped circle. I colored her coat, hat and wagon using Riding Hood Red ink. The scarf, mittens and her tights are colored in using Bashful Blue. The tree is colored in using Garden Green and I colored in her face using Blushing Bride maker. The background around her and the wagon is done using Daffodil Delight and a blender pen.

I sponged the circle with Riding Hood Red.

I added some ribbon to the strip behind the circle. I needed to tone that spot down. I don't like the looks of it and I taped it on with some really sticky tape so it's not going anywhere!

The snowflake is from the Northern Frost die. It's one of my favorite dies. I LOVE snowflakes!

The background paper is from the "Candy Cane Lane" download. I bought it and just print out the paper as I need it. I LOVE those downloads!

And that was pretty much it to the card. Oh, the wording was done on my computer.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Baroque Northern Frost Christmas Card

The "Baroque Motif" set is one I like using when making wedding card. I love the swirls in the card and with the winds blowing yesterday this set came to mind! We didn't have snow but it will be here soon enough. It's going to get colder so snowflake cards are a good thing to make right now.

For my card I used Bashful Blue card stock. On top of that I put a layer of Marina Mist. The top is Whisper White card stock.

I stamped the image using the Basic Black ink. Which I regretted after I stamped it and was working on the card. I thought the ink was dry and as I was embellishing it I smeared it. I tried to get the smear off with an eraser. It took a lot of it off but not enough.

I used the Northern Frost die to make my snowflakes. I set them in place on the card near the swirls. In the center of each one I added a pearl. It's a very quick and simple Christmas card.

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Bitty Bat Punch Milk Carton

Another one of my favorite Sizzix dies is the "Milk Carton" one. I have a LOT of fun with that one. I have made many different items using it. I have filled them with milk bath, bath salts, candies, bird seed and even lip balm! There's TONS of uses for this die.

Today I used the die to make a clear milk carton. I wanted the pumpkins inside to be visible. And with the Window Sheets everything is visible!

When doing these with the Window Sheets be sure to keep an eye on the seams. You want to make sure they are in the back when you are ready to decorate the carton.

I used some very thin (1/8") Red Line tape to hold the carton together. And at the top I did tape it but I also used the Crop-a-dial to punch the holes for the ribbon. It punches so nice and easy. Punching though those layers of plastic was like punching through a piece of card stock! Easy Peasy!

On the front I added a bat using the "Bitty Bat" punch. Such a cute little punch. I will be putting it away until next October but that's ok, I've used it an awful lot and I think you may be getting tired of seeing it appear on everything I make lately! After this week, it's the Thanksgiving and Christmas theme!

This was a fun little project to do!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,

Wanda

Bitty Box & Envelope Sizzix Die Weekend Project

I am having a lot of fun with the "Bitty Box & Envelope" die. I haven't used the envelope yet but I'm sure I will once I get through the items I want to make using the box part.

Sticking with the Halloween theme I cut my box out of Pumpkin Pie card stock. Then I stamped on the cute little bat from the "Every Little Bit" set. That set actually has a little bit of everything in it! This bat is SO cute and his proportions were just right for this size box!

Inside the box I wrapped a couple of pumpkin shaped sugar cookies. And no, I didn't bake them. I purchased them and hubby has eaten most of them so I thought I'd grab a couple and see what creative way I could find to package them!

To finish off the box I wrapped it with a piece of 1/4" Black grosgrain ribbon. It was just what the box needed!

This box kind of reminds me of the Peek-a-boo box SplitCoastStampers had a few years back. But the nice thing about this one is I don't have to do any cutting. The Big Kick or Big Shot machine and the die do it all! I just fold on the creases and glued it together (after stamping on it).

With a little supervision, this would be a fun project for the kiddies too!

Thank you ever so much for visiting today,
Wanda

Candy Wrapper Die Halloween

I got the new "Candy Wrapper" die on the 14th and hadn't had much time to play with it. Actually I had put it with my other dies and forgot about it. Plus I really didn't have any free time to play with it until tonight.

I wasn't sure where I was going to go with this wrapper so I thought I'd use some black card stock and go Halloween. I'm still unsure as to where to go with it. I was just excited that I was able to put it together. The ends were a bit tricky but after making one the second one was a breeze.

On the second one I made I thought I would try to put a window in it. I used an oval punch and a piece of window sheet behind it. I closed one end, filled the box with candy and closed the other end. You don't even need to use tape, glue or even a tied ribbon to hold the ends shut. They twist shut. SO cool! And if you look close enough you can see that I didn't get my oval centered. If I had centered it the seam that holds the box square would have shown. I suppose that could be trimmed up too but I didn't think of that, plus it's extra work! So I left it off center and it's ok.

I didn't have any small Halloween images at hand to decorate it. I added a ribbon to the solid one and I figured the colored candies in the other one would carry them for my task tonight. I can see myself making more of these and playing with some fun small images for Christmas.

I just thought it was time to play with the die. I have several new items I have not had a chance to play with so within the next 10 to 14 days I will be playing with them and sharing my results (good or bad) with you here!

Thank you SO much for vi sting today,
Wanda

Apple Blossoms Just a Little Note Card

Here is another card I did not make. It would appear that I have not been making any cards lately. Well, for the past couple of days I have not. I've been spending some time trying to get this silly house painted!!! I have the garage window, the living room window, the patio window, and the trim around the front door and I am done. That doesn't mean we are done. Hubby has to do the windows on the second level. I won't climb higher than the third step on a ladder. Don't know why, just won't do it! And we have 4 pieces of Masonite to replace and we are finally done!!! I think it will take a couple more weekends to do and we should be done. I'll keep you posted! You know I will! LOL

So onto the card. This card was made using the "Apple Blossoms" set. I want to play with that a few more times before winter hits. I can see using this set for a few fall cards in the warm oranges and yellows. It will be fun!

This card was done using Marina Mist ink and card stock along with Crumb Cake card stock and ribbon.

Once the flowers were stamped the card stock was run through the Big Shot using the "Square Lattice" embossing folder. One of my favorites. The ribbon was tied around it and then it was then layered on a piece of Marina Mist card stock.

The scalloped oval was done using the Movers and Shapers die. Those are so fun because you can put your openings on any spot on the card. Not just where the punch can reach! It gives you a bit more freedom when making a card.

It's such a sweet and adorable card. I'm not sure who designed this one but it has a touch of "Denise" to it. It looks like her clean and simple look. If it wasn't Denise and it's your card, please let me know!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Animal Stories Animal Crackers Weekend Project Sizzix Die

I am one of those people who love boxes. I use to save every box I ever got. Now I just save them if I know I have some project I'm going to be finishing and I need a box for it. And as for small boxes, well these Sizzix dies are just perfect for that. I need a little box I just go make one. And in any color I want! Simple as that!

When I got this set I was planning on using it on some scrapbook pages of animals at the zoo. I have yet to make those pages!

I had the die out and of course the set was sitting on the table (I never put anything away right away!). I stamped the elephant and cut it out. I used Pacific Point card stock and Pacific Point ink. VersaMark just wasn't dark enough.

I ran a piece of Pacific Point card stock through the Big Kick with the Box #2 die. Before I folded the score lines I took a piece of "Blueberry Crisp" decorative paper and cut a strip to fit around the box. I punched a 1-1/2" hole in the Blueberry Crisp paper and set it in place on top of the box. I took a pencil and lightly traced that circle on the inside of the box. I punched out the circle on the box using a 1-3/8" circle.

Next I glued a piece of clear Window Sheet to the inside of the box over the circle. I assembled the box and then taped the decorative paper around it. I added a piece of the decorative paper to the top of the box for a little more added color. Then I took a piece of the twill tape and cut it for a handle. I took my craft knife and made a couple of slits in the box and pushed the twill tape through. I glued them on the inside.

The box was ready to be filled. I had bought some fun animal crackers and put them in a sandwich bag and set that inside the box. I didn't want to put the animal crackers in there without the bag, I thought it might leave grease spots on the box and they could get stale in there. And to me it just seemed more sanitary.

I set the elephant in place on the front of the box using Dimensionals and it was all done! I thought it was a very simple and quick project to make. I could see myself making these for a child's birthday party and not even complaining about it, they were that simple to do!

Thank you SO much for visiting,
Wanda

Did You Take Bets?

I honestly thought I would have set these other two ice cream cone bath fizzies aside and never do a thing with them. But I must have gotten a bit of extra ambition because lookie, lookie! All three of them are done! Shocker I know. Hope you were sitting down for that one. Check out yesterday's post for the details of these boxes. See, they were so much fun to make I actually finished them! This time I did stamp the images before I folded the box and I was much happier with the end result! I think I'm going to put them in the box I have going for the fall craft fair. I have not done a craft fair in a few years and I'm SO out of touch with it. If I were smart I would price them before I put them in the box, then I would be more organized and ready for the sale! Now wouldn't that be the smart thing to do? Let's hope I do it. I have a box going and nothing is priced so you see the trend here? LOL

Thanks for not taking bets!!! LOL
Wanda

Recap on the Post it Note Holder

I have gotten a LOT of comments and a few emails asking what the name of the die cut is for those notebooks. I did neglect to give credit where credit is due. I am adding a new photo here. It is one I made using the "Thoroughly Modern Folders". Isn't it cute made with the folder?

Anyway, about the comments. When you ask a question in the comments I have no way of answering you. Please email me and you will be sure to get a reply back. You really don't want to include your email address in a comment. Hackers and Spamers LOVE it when you do that. My email address can always be found on the right sidebar on the blog. Second item down on the list.

Materials list:
Stampin' Up! "Thoroughly Modern Folders"
Sizzix "Scoreboard Note Holder" Die
The flowers are on the same die
Sizzlet "Little Leaves"
Brad
Velcro
Soft Suede Polka Dot ribbon
Sticky Strip tape
Circle punches, 3/4" and 1"
"Notes" is from a custom made Stampin' Up! stamp
Self-adhesive Notes

This is a very simple die to work with and you can crank out a lot of these in no time! I'm making a bunch for this falls craft fairs.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Scalloped Envelope Box Weekend Project

With Easter right around the corner I thought I would make a basket. I wanted to make the basket because I thought that not everyone would want to have Easter baskets around that they would have to store. These are great because you can leave them as they are or add a handle, either way they are a basket!

For my basket I used a piece of Stampin' Up! decorative paper from the "Cottage Wall" pack. You need 4 pieces that measure 5" x 5-1/2" each and you need the Stampin' Up! "Scalloped Envelope" die. You cut out 4 and tape the sides all together. The bottom is done by folding a flap over flap. I didn't do mine that way. I just taped them together flat and placed a piece of Rich Razzleberry card stock in the bottom of the box. It gave the base a bit more stability and it is smooth on the inside.

I taped the flaps down on the sides and on the front I added white brads. I also added a border around the bottom. It was created using the Stampin' Up! "Scallop Trim" border punch.

This box was very easy to do. The most difficult part was deciding what paper to use! Seriously, it was a very quick project. You can make it a longer project if you'd like. Add a handle. Add some ribbon around it. Attach a design image. There's LOTS more you can do to make it a longer project. It's all in how much you want to embellish it! I opted for quick and easy since it was my very first Scalloped Envelope box ever! Yup, ever! I'd seen them around on SplitCoast and on other blogs but I had never had time to give it a try. And that was just too bad because it was so very quick and easy! But now that I know that I will make them for other occasions.

You can find the tutorial on how to make this box at SplitCoastStampers. This link should take you directly to the instructions.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Sharing What They Make

A while back I posted my tote that holds 4 milk cartons using the new Stampin' Up! "Milk Carton" die. I LOVE that die! I have used it a lot and have LOTS more uses for it in the near future. I offered the pattern (click here to see that post) and I also asked to see what those of you who got the pattern did with them. I got my first reply back on that!

You can still get the pattern, just email me. It's in a PDF format and I am not able to post that on here. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's me not knowing how to do it but I tried to post it the "usual" way and nothing. SO, be brave and email me!

This was made by Kim at "Stamp, Scrap & Get Kreative". I love the colors she used. And I love how great the tote turned out. The pattern is designed to make a tote to hold 4 milk cartons or to make 2. It's very versatile and easy to make.

There is SO much going on here. The purple band around the tote has been scalloped with the border punch along one edge. The flowers in front are adorable

They are all punched out using decorative papers. The totes are made using card stock and decorated with punched flowers some bling and don't forget those adorable Library Clips at the tops. I am still waiting for my butterfly Sizzlet and in my emails today I saw that something is being shipped to me. It's hopefully them. I could go check but I don't want to be disappointed right now. I'm in a good mood, lets not spoil it!!! LOL

These milk cartons are great because all the scoring and cutting is done for you. All you do is fold tape or glue it together and then the fun and creativity begins. There's no limits to how you can decorate your cartons! Well, there probably is some limits but by the time you've made that many that you've reached limits you've made too many!!! LOL

So what do you think? Isn't it just adorable? It's so fun to see what others do with your patterns. This one is a thumbs up for sure!

Thank you Kim for allowing me to share your finished tote with everyone. You did a fabulous job on it!

And thank you for visiting my blog today,
Wanda

Sizzix Gifts Weekend Project

First I'd like to say Happy Valentine's Day to you all! I hope you are enjoying the day!

Last week I was at Sue's home for our WONDERFUL "DIVA Day" event! She spoils us rotten. And we all LOVE every minute of it! We could make cards she had set up for her fun "Card Buffet" (I had made mine the week before and I'll be sharing them with you next week in between other things I'm working on.

We worked on a scrapbook page. She challenged us to take a card layout and make it into a scrapbook page. I did complete my page. I wasn't going to because I wanted to have time to make this adorable fabric pin. But Sue convinced me to finish my page and that I would have time to do the pin. I will share my scrapbook page with you next week too. First I need to finish the other half. I like to do them as "side by side" or "mirrored" pages.

But onto this adorable pin. It is made using the Sizzix "Flower Folds" die from Stampin' Up!. I had for years cut fabric with my dies. I have a huge round one and a huge square one. It was so easy just to pop a few layers on the die and crank it through the machine. The round one was the best if you were making those "Yo Yo" pieces that were SO popular years ago. I have a "Yo Yo" blanket that hangs in my stairway. I will take a picture of it and show it to you in a day or two. It was made for me by my aunt. It was my baby blanket!! It's old but I'm not!!! LOL

Anyway, back to this pin!!! Mine was made with two different colors of a cotton type fabric. I'm not sure if it was 100% cotton or a cotton blend, it felt like cotton to me. And in between the layers is some pretty soft pink tone Tulle. It just gave it more dimension and some fluff n frill too!!! Sue had a bag of buttons and this purple one just popped out at me. It matched the purple in the fabric. SO pretty!!! Sue had instructions for this but I don't know where she got them.

On the back of my pin is one of those stick on pin backs. I did remove the protective strip to expose the tape but I knew the tape wouldn't work well on fabric so I used "Crystal Effects" to "glue" my pin back on. That stuff works SO great!! It's stuck on there nice and tight and I don't believe it will be coming off any time soon!

We used the two smaller size flowers on the die. My pin measures 3" in diameter. It's just too adorable!! I can't wait to wear it on my spring jacket!!! Snow is in our forecast again so spring flowers will be delayed a bit longer!!! Not that I'm rushing winter. I LOVE the snow and the cold (not the ice) but the rest of it I can take! I'm such a winter person.

Click on the photo for a closer view.

Now go dig out your scrap fabric and your dies and have some fun!

Thank you SO much for visiting,
Wanda

Sizzix Die Milk Carton Tote

I demonstrated how to make this tote at the Stamp Share last Saturday. I designed it way back in December and had to sit on it until after the Stamp Share. Well, I really didn't "have" to sit on it but I chose to because I wanted it to be new to the group. I saw a few other blogs post their versions of the tote and to me it then became "old stuff." But I stuck with it and demonstrated it anyway.

This tote is designed in two parts. That way if you only want to make a tote that holds two it is easy enough to do. And if you want a tote like this you just attach the two pieces together. I designed a fun sleeve to hold the two pieces together too. It gives the tote some needed stability and it is a great way to decorate both sides of the "handle" part.

I am unable to post the PDF file for this tote here so if you'd like it please email me and I'll get it to you in a reply email. The instructions are for the tote, an insert and the sleeve and are detailed! The insert is a piece of card stock folded so it separates the milk cartons. It also holds them in the tote a bit tighter too so they don't fall out very easy.

This is a "Bath" tote. I filled the milk cartons with Bath Salts, Soap Petals, Bath Fizzies and a nail brush. Just some fun little things that make a wonderful gift. The paper I used is from the Stampin' Up! Decorative Paper pack "Shades of Spring." It's such a pretty pack of papers. I always struggle with decorative papers that have large designs on them. This tote sleeve was perfect for something like that. And I LOVE the colors. Definitely says "spring" to me. We just got a fresh blanket of snow this week, which I love but I am looking forward to spring. Mostly the beginning of spring with the cool winds and the wonderful smells in the air.

These totes make great gifts and with the die cut you can whip these out in no time. They may even be a refreshing item to sell at Craft Fairs. I have not seen any at Craft Fairs and I always look to see what is new. They make great gifts, teacher gifts and even a wonderful door prize!

Have fun with these!

Thank you for visiting today,
Wanda