I had a lofty goal today - to take the Winter Bright Simply Scrappin’ Kit and see what I could make in one hour! Obviously, this project did not take very long to complete, plus I had a lot to show for my one hour of work. I even had time to take a few photos along the way!
Step 1: I planned my attack. This kit contains 8 pieces of textured cardstock, 6 sheets of 2 sided designer paper and 6 sheets of self-adhesive diecuts. I wanted to complete my 6 by 6 red album (20 pages) and also make some cards. I decided that the quickest way would be to make 20 - 6″ by 3″ cards which would also conveniently fit in one package of small open-end envelopes.
Step 2: Cut all the cardstock and paper to 6×6″. This was quick with my heavy duty Carl Cutter. I then took 16 of my 6×6 designer sheets and cut them again at 3″, 2″ and 1″. (This left 8 designer sheets at 6×6 for my cards/pages.)
Step 3. I folded half of the 6×6 pieces to become cards. I used the bone folder since it is really easy to fold the textured CS- it has no play if you start to fold against the grain. You could also score first if you have more time.
Step 4. I started adding my 1,2 or 3 inch pieces of designer paper to each card. I also decided at this point to save some time and cut the 2 sheets of die-cut borders in half. I added some of these borders next to the designer paper. And then I threw on some of the die-cuts sentiments and designs.
Here are the finished cards. Obviously, I could add some stamped greetings, ribbon or more die-cuts, but the clock was still ticking!
Step 4: On to my pages! I quickly laid out my 20 pages and added the strips of designer paper just like with the cards. Again, I added some of the die-cut border strips and some of the die-cut shapes and letters.
It was so much fun tossing on those die-cuts, that I wanted to keep on going, but my time was up. Here are the pages. I can always add some more “stuff” after the photos are on. Now do I keep the book for me, or use it as a Christmas gift!
And here’s what is left for adding later, or for future projects.
Step 5: Now you try this project too! Make 20 Christmas cards plus a fun Christmas album to gift or to use for your holiday photos - all in about an hour (and for about $50). As an incentive, I am offering the following special deal: purchase the 6×6 linen album (19.95) and the Winter Bright Simply Scrappin’ Kit ($19.95) and I will take 50% off of your package of 20 small open-end envelopes (a savings of $3.75). I can take credit cards or paypal. Order are delivered to your home by UPS in about 7 business days. Mention my blog to get this special.
