Good things come in small packages

Need a few packaging or gift giving ideas for Christmas?  These are quick and easy to make so you could even do them for tomorrow. Or, maybe easier, just switch out the decor and make them for birthdays or valentines or easter or ....

If you would like to see the video from Show and Tell with Tracey (s1e3) you can watch the replay on my youtube channel.

Here are the measurements and tips for the projects:

  

  

You can stamp on the matte side of the box (the shiny side is the food safe side).  If you are using a stamp or DSP where direction matters, make sure you align them for the direction they appear after the box is folded up.

I have shown the cardstock in 2 different colours so you can see how to assemble.  Generally I would use the thick basic white or very vanilla for a little extra durability but coloured cardstock will hold up.

If you put adhesive all around the back of the mini envelope, it definitely helps getting the gift card or tea bag into the envelope.

No special tips here - I just love this project.

So many options for what you can fit in the 2 slots of this treat / gift card holder. Full size greeting card or notecard, tea bag, chocolates, hot chocolate, cider or coffee power, cookies ... oh the possibilities.

This works to put the cardstock/DSP panel on the same side of the envelope (inside and out) or on opposite side ( I know this because I accidently put one on the wrong side). Thinner items like tea bags, gift cards, chocolates fit in the envelope.

A little treat given in kindness or love can really make someone's day.  Have these on hand just in case someone needs a pick me up, thank you or for a special occasion.

Happy stamping and Merry Christmas peeps!

Tracey

I see a fox curled up napping under a tree

Thanks for joining me for Show and Tell with Tracey on 7 Dec 21.  If you missed the video, you can catch the replay on my YouTube channel.

Here are the pics and instructions for making the tree card - also know as the teepee card. Not sure who the original creator was but thank you so much for this fantastic idea.

First, here's the end product:

  

  

Note than in the first sample, the decoration hangs over the edge of the card base a lot - while I love the look of this when standing up, it does mean a custom envelope is required as it won't fit in the medium one.  The second example will.  If you are going to have overhang, lay your card flat and lay it on an envelope - that will tell how much room you have.

The card has wow factor but is quite easy to put together.  The base consists of 3 pieces of cardstock - 4 inches by 4 inches and then scored once from corner to corner.

For the patterned paper (DSP) you need 2 pieces cut 3 3/4 inches x 3 3/4 inches. Cut them in half from corner to corner. You will have one spare triangle. You can choose to leave the little triangles bare or put on a complimentary DSP.  For these you need 2 pieces cut 2 1/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches. Cut them in half corner to corner, and again you will have one piece left over.

Adhere the DSP on each piece as shown out below.  My version has white cardstock in the middle that can be written on but you can also sub out one of the DSP pieces and have the writing showing.

For ease of showing you how the pieces go together, I switched the colour on two of them. These pieces would all be the same with the DSP on the left hand side.

Adhere the pieces together.  Because people like to open and close this type of card (you just can't help yourself), I suggest a strong adhesive like Tear and Tape or Seal +. When you are putting the together, lightly line up the top corner and then fold the piece you are adhering before you fully adhere. This is to make sure you can still fold the card flat for mailing.

For the inside writing space, you need 1 piece of basic white (or very vanilla if that coordinates better with your DSP) cut at 3 3/4 inches x 3 3/4 inches. This piece gets cut in half corner to corner and adhered as shown below.

For the closure you can use flat magnetics or velcro pieces to close.  Just needs to be able to open to lay flat so not a permanent adhesive.  My preference is to adhere one magnet on the inside flap of the card, put the second magnet on top with the adhesive side out, close the card and get it all lined up nice, then press the second magnet onto the cardstock.

When getting ready to mail, fold the card flat.  As mentioned above, you want to contain the decor if you want to fit it in a standard medium envelope.  Notice the overhang, best to have it overhang over the center line (notice the foliage just above the S in the greeting) as this won't affect the envelope fit.

 

Once you make one of these cards, I think you will make many.  They are kind of addictive and can be decorated in so many ways.   Have fun creating.  One more for the road.

  

Happy Stamping!

Tracey