Hi Again,

I picked up these notepads from a local stationary shop the other day as I had seen these note pads altered into notepad holders. They make great gifts or even just for grocery or to do list for yourself.

Here is the one I made:

I made this cute little Robin from a tutorial I found here and thought it was great for the front cover of my note pad. Here is a close up of the Robin:

and here is a photo of the inside:

I nearly forgot to mention that I downloaded the template for the Note Pad holder here but as the note pads that I had didn’t fit the template I adjusted and changed the template to fit the ones I had.

Thanks for looking!

Cindy

Hi There,

Today was mine & my husbands 13th Wedding Anniversary and 13 wonderful years they have been. Anyway we decided this year that we would just give each other a small gift, so part of my gift to him was some of his favourite chocolates, but they look so boring in the package that they come in. So I made this great box called Choc Top Box from a tutorial designed by Makeesha Byl.

So here it is:

I used black cardstock to make the box and covered it just with wrapping paper that I had left over from wrapping his other presents. Stamped out the words from the 2009 Sale-A-Bration set “Yummy” on Whisper White cardstock and then cut it out and adhered it to black cardstock and attached it to the top of the box with black raffier.

Normally my husband digs right into a box of chocolates but this time he said it looked too nice to open. I’m still waiting to be offered one.

Till next time

Cindy

Some Images© 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!®

Hi again,

My sons wanted to give there teachers a chocolate egg for Easter, so in the pursuit to find an idea to create something to put a egg in I came across this cute basket from Running with Scissor’s blog.  I have modified the size of my basket to fit a 60g egg.

I made them both in different papers but the same style, here they are together:

They are so cute and very easy to make.

Happy Easter!!!

Till next time 

Cindy

Some Images © 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!®

I spent this weekend preparing for Worshops I have next week. Again I have themed it on “Valentines Day” so here are the Make & Take projects I have prepared for the guests to make.  

Here is a seperate view of the two projects:

For the card I have used the heart from A happy Heart Stamp set and like my challenge card (In the post below) I have incorporated the dashing striped pattern paper with real red and regal rose cardstock.

For the Heart Chocolate gift I have used the Top Note Pattern cut out in regal rose cardstock, folded it in half to attach to the bag the 2 heart chocolates are in. Stamped the heart stamp from the SAB Polka Dot stamp set, as well stamped the words ”With Love” stamp from the SAB Yummy stamp set all in real red ink then used the real red Stampin’ Write Marker to add the faux stitching around the top note to finish it off.

 Design Cindy Banks - Images© 1990-2009 Stampin’ Up!®

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