Stationery Box 1st class 18TH NOVEMBER 2020
Today im using the beautiful paper Uniquely Creative - Something Blue , my favourite colour, everything seems to work out lovely when i work in blue, although other colours do look good also
INGREDIENTS USED
SINGING THE BLUES UCP 2112
DELFT BLUE 2111
MONDAY BLUES 2110
TRUE BLUE 2109
BLUE YONDER 2115
FUSSY CUTS 2114
LIGHT BLUE CARD STOCK
if you like you can cut out your FUSSY CUTTING ( 2114 ) ,so its all ready to add when required you dont have to do the same as me , you might like butterflies where my flowers are , or like lots of flowers at the top or elsewhere though the box , just have a play .
Lets begin
when you have scores please press down firmly to create crisp edges as it makes it sit better .
BASE
singing the blues on the side that you trim the strip off , move paper in to cut at 10 inches , so page is 10 x 12 inches, ( when you fold it up , it has flowers at the top and bottom )
On that edge you just trimmed score at 2 inches and 8 inches , turn paper on the 12 inch side score at 5 inches and 7 inches
in the part that is between the 5 &7 " cut to the first score mark as shown
i find it easier to add the sections while flat , so lets add the the next section
starting with Blue yonder, please trim off the top tags cut around the first three keep intact, as this is going to make a folder, punch hole into top of 3 ,later we can add ribbon
then with the remaining paper cut these measurements as per in picture
cut 1 piece 5 3/4 x 1 3/4 this goes in the middle
cut 1 5 3/4 x 3 1/2
cut 4 4 3/4 x 1 3/4. stick all down except the 2 at the top, fold up the back glue small bit and add your papers over the top, to cover the joins ,as picture shows
add the calendar
POCKETS
cut 2 strips from True blue 2109 , 1 cm ( near half an inch ) strip of the striped papers we will use it shortly
then starting with Monday Blues 2110 ,
cut one peice 7 1/2 x 4 inches, score at 3/4 inch on 3 sides
next cut one at 5 1/2 x 2 inches score at half an inch then another half an inch in , on both edges as shown
cut one piece 4 1/2 x 2 inchs score the same as above
with that stripe you just cut off add to the top of your pockets you dont need to add to parts where scored as you wont see this
glue the small & the medium pockets together as shown then add to larger pocket ,then glue into the box you have created earlier.
three way folder , you have pre cut out the tag so now cut with blue cardstock
3 pieces at 2 inch by 3 1/2 inch add these to the insides of your tag, tie with ribbon
place your tag and folder in the box ,
add flowers to the front on small pockets ( or butterflies) or leave plain your choice
LID
Cut Delft Blue ( 2111) to 6 " x 10 1/8 inches
score at 2 inches & 8 1/8 on long side
score 2 inches & 4 1/ 8 along the other edge cut like the base
CUT 3 pieces at 5 3/4 x 1 3/4 add to top and 2 sides then close up the
cut 2 pieces at 1 3/4 x 1 3/4" inch these go to the short ends once folded up
tape ribbon around the middle and add a bow .
that was the longest parts to do , the rest is easy ,( so i say )
CARD
cut blue cardstock to 4 1/2 x 9 inches , fold in half
get true blue (stripes)
and cut to 4.1/4 x 4 1/4 inch add to card
get blue bayou cut out 4 x 4 inches i used the top right hand corner one so the bird was in centre
add your fussy cutting bits i have added flower only glued down the middle and added the circle love you
ENVELOPE
BLUE BAYOU - cut 6 inches x 10 1/ 2 inches score the 6 inch side at half an inch
turn and now score at 4 3/4 " and at 10 inch . that small part is the flap for envelope here you can corner round the edges or leave square
seeing the envelope is patterned , i have cut out a rectangle from Delft Blue and placed for writing on
hope you enjoyed making this with me
end of class
if you have any problems , please pm me on Facebook and i will endeavour to help you
for other ideas you can add a pen, to the box , a different size cards, or just use up all the tags
or if you have a card maker friends add blank cards & envelopes, and some papers,
sewing friends one can add ribbons ,needles scissors buttons
scrapbooking friends can be washi tapes ribbons, patterned papers, string, lace,
potpourri hankies,
its all up to your imagination have fun
Jacqui McCully
