Hey there! It's Friday....woohooo! I think we are seeing the light at the end of the influenza tunnel...and let's just say I'm ready for the weekend!
I have a Papertrey newsletter post for you today. I just love the Favor It series of dies from Papertrey. They make the most adorable wraps and treats. But what about getting more use from these dies and using them in our cardmaking?
I'm here to give you just a few ideas for doing that very thing today. Who doesn't love getting more use out of those products we buy?
First up is a card using this Favor It #3 die...
I trimed away what would have been the sides of the box once assembled. I created an interactive card using the remainder of the diecut. To me it resembles the front of a mailbox, so I ran with that idea.
The flag for the mailbox was created using the Banner Builder stamp set and dies. The mailbox "door" is held closed with a button and it opens to reveal a Happy Birthday sentiment from Big Birthday Wishes stamped onto a 2 1/2" Limitless Layers circle. I also stamped some pretty blooms from Beautiful Blooms II.
Like I mentioned before, I trimmed away the sides of the box and left the front panel and bottom of the box. Here's an image to help you visualize that a bit better. I folded the bottom flap and adhered that to my card front. If you want to do any stamping on the inside of the flap like I did, you'll want to do that before you adhere it to your card.
Once you have your card assembled, stitch or adhere a button so that you can slip the flap under the button to secure.
Next I have a few cards for you using the Favor It #2 basket...
This one is really perfect for cardmaking. You could fill the basket with so many different things...flowers, eggs, hearts, fruit...you name it! For my first card I chose to make it into an Easter basket and filled it with eggs from Egg Hunt. I trimmed away just the basket portion and discarded the sides and bottom of the baset.
I gave my basket a little added dimension by adding pop dots in the center, but adhering the sides directly to the card base using Scor Tape.
Trim your basket like this...
And for the added dimension I mentioned, add your adhesive like this -- Scor Tape on the sides and some nice chunky pop dots in the center...
Here's another example of a card made with the Favor It #2 basket. This time I filled it with blooms from Beautiful Blooms II. I also added a strip of patterned paper near the top of the basket to change the shape a bit.
I'm hoping today's post inspires you to pull out your Favor It dies even if you're not creating treats and wraps. If you create some Favor-it cards I'd love to see them! Please share a link with me if you do! I am constantly blown away by the creativity of the Papertrey community and I love to look at all of your creations...so share a link with me!
Have a great weekend!
You've Got Mail Card
Stamps: Friendship Jar Spring Fillers (you've got mail sentiment), Beautiful Blooms II, Background Basics: Tin Type, Big Birthday Wishes, Banner Builder, 2010 Holiday Tags (postage cancellation)
Ink: Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, True Black
Cardstock: Rustic Cream, True Black, Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Hibiscus Burst
Dies: Favor It #3, Beautiful Blooms II #2 and #3, Banner Builder collection, Limitless Layers 2 1/2" Circle collection, Love Lives Here collection (small scalloped circle stamped with "you've got mail"
Other: Hawaiian Shores button, baker's twine, red pearls
Easter Blessings Card
Stamps: Egg Hunt, Tag-its #1
Ink: Hibiscus, Spring Rain, Spring Moss, Dark Chocolate, Pale Plum, So Saffron (last two from Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Sweet Blush, Spring Rain
Dies/Impression Plates: Favor It #2, Egg Hunt, Edgers #2, Picnic Plaid Impression Plate, tiny tag (Provo Craft)
Other: Button Twine, Blueberry Sky button, patterned paper from The Girls' Paperie
Feel Better Bouquet Card
Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Healing Touch Sentiments
Ink: Spring Rain, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz, Hibiscus
Cardstock: Rustic Cream
Dies: Favor It #2, Beautiful Blooms II #2 and #3, Dhalia leaves
Other: Simply Chartreuse felt, 2008 Bitty Dot Basics patterned paper, vintage buttons, vintage book print, patterned paper from The Girls' Paperie
Wonderful projects, Betsy! Love them! Fabulous colors, they always make me happy, when I visit your blog!!
Hugs, Wendy
Posted by: Wendy ten Hove | February 18, 2011 at 02:07 AM
You are so clever! Talk about thinking outside the "box",
Posted by: Pat | February 18, 2011 at 04:01 AM
Betsy, you are soooooo amazingly talented!! Wow....love this blog post. What a clever way to use the dies. The cards are gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Ingrid Danvers | February 18, 2011 at 04:53 AM
So clever and creative!!! That right there is why you are on the PTI design team!! (Not to mention because you are so very talented!:) Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!!
Posted by: Dawn S | February 18, 2011 at 05:22 AM
What fun ideas for using the Favour-it dies in a different way ;) Thanks for the inspiration Betsy!
Posted by: Ruth S | February 18, 2011 at 05:46 AM
LOVE that Easter basket!
Posted by: Cindy | February 18, 2011 at 05:47 AM
What fun ideas! Such sweet projects, Betsy!
Posted by: Sarah Martina | February 18, 2011 at 05:49 AM
Oh my gosh u have a GREAT brain Betsy. Who would have thought to use the dies this way? Not me!!!!! LOL Great cards and I think I might have to make them. Ty for such great ideas and keep them coming for us challenged card makers. Have a great weekend. My first time on your blog and already it is on my fav site!
Posted by: Evette K. Ciampo | February 18, 2011 at 05:59 AM
Wonderful ideas! I just love how your creative brain works. I can't wait to make some fun spring cards using the favor dies.
Posted by: Cammie | February 18, 2011 at 06:23 AM
Wow! You are always amazing coming up with new ideas, too bad I don't think I have those dies or I would be trying that out!! Very Cute!!
Posted by: Kim G | February 18, 2011 at 06:23 AM
Brilliant, Betsy! Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
Posted by: Janelle | February 18, 2011 at 06:31 AM
Some inspiration for crop night! Thank you for more 'trick's in using our dies.
Posted by: Cynthia | February 18, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Betsy you are the best at seeing things from a different perspective...I don't know how you do it.....but you always put images, dies, etc., into different formations that give me "aha" moments....!! Thanks for all you do! You are such an inspiration in so many of our lives!
Posted by: Carla G. | February 18, 2011 at 06:39 AM
So sweet - love your creativity!!!
Posted by: Marlene (cards4u) | February 18, 2011 at 06:41 AM
Well I don't have those dies but you've certainly given me more to put on my wish list! Beautiful work. I love the last card the most:)
Posted by: Kathy H | February 18, 2011 at 06:42 AM
Neat neat ideas!! Love how you used the treat dies as cards! Who would have thought!!
Posted by: Jessie | February 18, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Look out PTI - There's going to be another run on Favor-it dies! You did it again, Betsy. Remember the make your own doily post from last summer I think and then the little felt monster last fall. All projects taking wonderful PTI stuff and working outside the box with it to make a whole 'nother category of awesomeness. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your skill and vision with us :) !
Posted by: Lisa S. | February 18, 2011 at 06:51 AM
Gorgeous projects. Love it! :-D
Posted by: Bee | February 18, 2011 at 07:04 AM
Well, this is just great!!! I love to have multiple uses for things, and this makes my dies work double-time! Love it!!
Posted by: Ree Donnelly | February 18, 2011 at 07:10 AM
I wish I had your eyes! Oh well, I have access to your blog instead :) You have sold me on the Favor It #2 Basket. I already have the Favor It #3. These are such fun projects I am sure to imitate. Thanks again for your ever-present inspiration!!!
Posted by: Suzanne Russell | February 18, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Golly girl, I wish I had thought of this. Brilliant, thank you so much for sharing your tips and inspiration
Posted by: Justine | February 18, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Betsy, these are such great ideas, and the results are stunning. I am so in awe of your creativity; you keep me inspired.
Posted by: Carolyn | February 18, 2011 at 07:19 AM
Adorable. tfs.
Posted by: Detra Parks | February 18, 2011 at 07:20 AM
Love the little mailbox. Your work is always so inspirational and beautiful!
Posted by: kim | February 18, 2011 at 07:20 AM
LOVE them all!!!!!! I will definitely be trying these this weekend. I also saw another option when I looked at the last card...snip off the handle of the basket and you could have an adorable clay pot look...all sorts of flowers and dies could be used to fill it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with us. Hope everyone in your family is all well soon.
Posted by: Sheila | February 18, 2011 at 07:24 AM