Something Saturday - Origami Envelopes

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 Hi There Creators, Guess what? it's that time of the week again for Something Saturday!😃 This week I happened to be scrolling through Facebook and came across this origami envelope quick video, so I have deciphered the video (you know how they do it and it's so fast!) And I've worked out if you do it with 12x12" cardstock you get an envelope worthy of a card, and a 6x6" piece gives you a gift card sized envelope. Here they are: then I'll try and explain how to make them...... This first one is made using one of the 12x12" pieces of  Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper and this smaller one uses one of the 6x6" pieces of Full of Life Designer Series Paper Now, how to create these envelopes: take your square piece of designer cardstock, and fold in 1/2 diagonally Open it up and fold one side in to the middle: then fold as shown: open up the bottom flap and fold in the sides fold up the bottom tuck the point bit inside the envelope (you might want t...
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Something Saturday - Scalloped Gift Card Box

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 Hi There Creators

Well I have to say this box stumped me initially, (probably because I didn't read the name right) - it's all in the name "Gift Card", so I was wondering what the heck the insert bit was for 🤣   Now I know!  check them out here: Scalloped Gift Card Box

Anyway in my video today I decorate it up for a Father's Day gift (shhh don't tell Tom)  I'm pretty sure I'm safe as Father's day is tomorrow and he's unlikely to watch my video or read my blog 🤣 (now just to make sure he doesn't look over my shoulder as I type this up.....)

So this is a really cute little box, obviously designed to hold a gift card, it slips into the insert nicely (who'd have thought?!)  with just a few pieces of cut Designer paper and a stamp or two you can make it look really good.  As you can see I had to add a bit of bling, so I chose the More Dazzle specialty paper to go as the top base layer.  Then the Designer paper I chose is the Let's Go Fishing that I thought Tom would appreciate, (he does enjoy a spot of fishing every so often)  (check them out with the links)

Stampin' Up!, Scalloped Gift Card box, Let's Go Fishing DSP
Stampin' Up!, Scalloped Gift Card box, Let's Go Fishing DSP
And on the inside I thought I'd better add his "other love" Motorbikes, so these are from the Legendary Ride Stamp set
Stampin' Up!, Scalloped Gift Card box, Let's Go Fishing DSP

I did mention in the video that I would pop the layer measurements down here for you, so here goes.....

Bottom Layer

  • Top and bottom of box: 4" x 2 3/4"
  • Long Sides: 4" x 7/8"
  • Short Sides 2 3/4" x 7/8"

Top Layer

  • Top & Bottom of box: 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
  • Long Side: 3 3/4" x 5/8"
  • Short Side 2 1/2" x 5/8"

It does say with the box that the scallop can be tucked in if you want to, although I didn't find it wanted to tuck in well, having said that I'd rather just wrap a bit of ribbon round it and tie it up, which is what I'll do.  I reckon for $1.23 per box it's a rather nice way to display a gift card and make it a bit more special than just an envelope (and you get 10 in the box, ideal for Birthdays and Christmas 😉)

If you missed the video here it is:


I hope this inspires you to do something special with your gift cards.

God Bless love

Heather xox

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