My First KISS Challenge, PPA8

Hee hee...That's not what it sounds like.  Actually, this is my first entry in the Pals Paper Arts Keep It Simple, Sweetie (KISS) challenge. If you ever need a quick and simple card idea, this is the place to look.  You can find it here:  http://www.palspaperarts.com/  In order to be 'kissable' the design has to be clean and simple, take minimal time to create and have minimual layers and embellishments.   I think this project qualifies. It looks like it took a lot more time than it did.

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamp set:  Of the Earth, Hostess Level 1, Pg. 13 #115336

Paper:  Night & Day (DSP), Pg. 11 Holiday Mini-Catalog, #116768; Whisper White CS, Pg. 155 #100730; Basic Black CS, Pg. 155 #102851; Real Red CS, Pg. 156 #102482; Brushed Gold CS, Pg. 159 #102935

Ink:  Basic Black, Pg. 155 #101179

Accessories:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Pg. 194 #113439; Bitty Box & Envelope Die, Pg. 201 #115967; Mat Pack, Pg. 191 #105826; Snail Adhesive, Pg. 192 #104332; Sticky Strip, Pg. 192 #104294; Bone Folder, Pg. 188 #102300; 1-1/4" Square Punch, Pg. 186 #104400; Gold Elastic Cord, Pg. 27, Holiday Mini-Catalog #109867; Needle

Cut Basic Black CS 5-1/2" x 8".  Position the CS on the Bitty Box & Envelope Die so it covers the box portion of the die and run it through the Big Shot.  Use the bone folder to fold all of the score lines toward the inside of the box (valley folds).  Fold the short flaps (1/2" x 5/8") in first, then fold the long flaps over the short flaps and adhere.

Cut Whisper White CS 2" x 2" and use Stamp-a-ma-jig to center the butterfly image on the CS.  Use the template in the Mat Pack to punch holes on two corners with a needle.

Layer this piece onto 2-1/8" Real Red CS and 2-1/4" Brushed Gold CS with Snail adhesive.  Attach to box top with Snail or Sticky Strip.

Cut Whisper White 2" x 4" and score in half to create card base.  tamp the bird image onto Whisper White CS and Punch out with 1-1/4" square punch.  Layer onto 1-1/2" Real Red, 1-3/4" Basic Black and 1-7/8" Brushed Gold. Attach to card front with Snail adhesive.

Cut the DSP 6" x 6" and position over the envelope portion of the die.  Run it through the Big Shot and fold all of the creases in.

You'll need to apply Snail or Sticky Strip to the narrow flaps of the envelope.  Here is how I apply the Snail adhesive.  Fold the long flap over the narrow flaps and use your bone folder to lightly crease along the curved edge of the narrow flap.  I marked the crease with a pencil line so it would show up in the photo.  Hmmm....I think I could use a new bone folder.  This one's looking pretty rough.

Now fold back the long flap and insert a piece of scrap paper to protect the inside of the envelope.  Run the Snail along the narrow flap and assemble envelope.

Four envelopes and note cards fit perfectly inside the Bitty Box.

Close the box and tie with Gold Elastic Cord so it can be easily opened and closed.

There you have it--my first KISS project.  It really is super easy and fun.  The trickiest part is assembling the box and even that is super easy---honest.

I hope this will inspire you to try out the Bitty Box & Envelope Die.  This little box would also be perfect for holding small treats and gifts.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Mickey

If you’d like to purchase the supplies to make this project, you can find them here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/iheartstampin/

Labels: Bitty Box and Envelope Die, Of the Earth