I have been so busy the last few weeks with school finishing, shopping and even celebrating my Birthday I have’nt had any time to play and create. As I’m now going to spend sometime and take a break with my family this will be the last time I post this year, but I would like to show you these cute Shortbread Boys and Girls I made for my youngest Boy to give to his class as a end of year gift.

Here is the tray of them after they had been baked:

This is how I wrapped them for him to give out:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my loyal customers, family and friends who have supported me this year. I look forward to sharing with you all some new creations in the New Year.

Till next time

Cindy

I saw a Mini Album, which is put together using 2 x 12×12 sheets of cardstock to make a fold out album. So I decided to have a go at making one. I have themed this album on Christmas using the Season of Joy stamp set and Designer Series Paper - Dashing.

Front Cover : I have Embossed Resist the stamped tree in Old Olive ink.

Inside Cover

View of the first page turned over

View of the third page flipped up

Folded completely out

This would make a great gift for any occasion.

Recipe: Stamp Sets-Season of Joy, Polka Dot,Big Deal Alphabet. Cardstock-Real Red, Old Olive, River Rock. Pattern Paper-Dashing. Ink-Real Red, Old Olive, Versa Mark. 1 3/8 Circle Punch. Ribbon-1.6cm Gros-grain Old Olive. Clear Embossing Powder and Heat tool.

Artwork Cindy Banks - Images©1990-2008 Stampin’ Up!

I came across this great template for a little box with lid, which holds the Stampin’ Up! 3″x3″ Love Notes and Envelopes. I have used the Tart & Tangy Stamp set with the Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper.

Here is a closer look at the Box and Cards:

 Here are the instructions to make the box:

Bottom of Box

Cut cardstock 8½” x 5¼”. On the 8½” side, score in 3½” from each end. On the 5¼” side, score in 1″ from each end. Cut in on the 3½” score line up to the 1″ score line. Fold the box up, and use double sided tape to hold it together.

Box Lid:

Cut cardstock 5 3/8″ x 3½”. Score in 1″ on all four sides. Snip in on the 3½” side up to the score line. Add double sided tape to the inside of the corners and fold together.

Decorate with designer paper of your choice and decorate as you like.

Here is a diagram to help as a guide line in making the box. ( With the lid for the box I actually cut it at 5¼” by 3½” as I found the lid to be to long for the box)

Hope you like it. Enjoy!

Artwork Cindy Banks - Images © 1990-2008 Stampin’ Up!

I have seen these gorgeous bags called Box in a bag on other blogs and have just been dying to make one. They are quick and easy to make and would make a very sweet gift filled with treats for someone.

Here is my creation:

Artwork Cindy Banks-Images © 1990-2008 Stampin’ Up!

If you liked mine and would like to have a go at one yourself, Here is the link for the tutorial:

http://dianagibbs.typepad.com/stampin_with_di/2008/06/box-in-a-bag-tutorial.html