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Hi everyone,

A few weeks ago I posted a video tutorial that led you through the process of creating a custom envelope for any size card.  The response was overwhelming!  You all validated that there was indeed a need for this type of tutorial.  But along with the large number of comments came some that asked for a video on how to make a custom envelope for a non-standard shape.  Let's face it.  Not every card we send is square or rectagular.  So today I am providing you with a tutorial on how to determine the size of a non-standard card envelope.

Enjoy!

 

 

DYO Pizza Box - The Trilogy - Part 1

Design Your Own Pizza Box for Any Size Card

In July when I went to the Stampin' Up! Convention I participated in a “card” Trade with my Stampin Pretty Pals.  The reason I say “card” is that I decided to do a set of gift cards with the accompanying “pizza” box to store them in.  When I told my friends that I didn't use a pattern and that I just figured out the measurements, they were amazed.  I was surprised I didn't use a pattern.  I probably would have if I had known one was available.

Over the next three consecutive Sundays I will be posting the DYO Pizza Box Trilogy which will guide you through the creation of your own custom pizza box.

Join my newsletter and receive the step by step directionsfor the 3'' x 3'' card size pizza box in my November issue.

   

The formula for a pizza box is basically:

• Determine the card length (longest side of your card) and card width (shortest side of your card) and add 1/4" to each measurement.  These measurements become the new card width and card length for the formula below.
• Determine the depth of the box
• Box depth + card length + box depth = cardstock width
• Box depth + card width + box depth + card width + box depth = card stock length

For those of you who would like to create pizza boxes for Note Cards on page 171 of the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog, here are the measurements you'll need.  They can all be made from a standard 8 1/2” x 11“ piece of card stock.  All measurements assume a 3/4” depth.  

Note Cards (107311) 20 Cards $5.95
   Card stock measurement - 6 3/4“ x 9 3/4”
    Score all four sides at 3/4“ and then score the middle fold at 4 1/2” and 5 1/4“

Elegant Notes (116450) 15 Cards $9.95
Pendant Notes (116449) 15 Cards $8.95
Fresh-Cut Notes (111882) 15 Cards $8.95
   Card stock measurement - 5 3/4” x 10 3/4“
    Score all four sides at 3/4“ and then score the middle fold at 5” and 5 3/4“ 

 

Place any order with me by November 30, and receive the 
PDF templates for these note card Pizza Boxes via email.

 

Tutorial - Stampin' Up! Eyelet Border Corners

I have always had challenges creating symmetrical corners from border punches.  Part of the challenge is that you are limited by the spacing of the pattern so only a few sizes can be created.  Another challenge is that spacing the punches so the corners appear to flow versus some catywomp shape can be nearly impossible.  I decided to take up the challenge with the Stampin' Up! Eyelet Border punch.  Here's how it's done.  Click on the pics to enlarge for detail.    

Cut a piece of vellum paper larger than the single punch created by the Eyelet Border punch.  I used a quarter sheet piece.  Punch a single punch in the center of one side and set aside.  This tool will be used in the future as your positioning template.

Place the edge of your card stock just to the left of a center dot visible on the left side of the punch.  Punch.  Matching the pattern on the punch base, complete the edge.

Turn the paper a corner turn to the left and flip top to bottom so that the original upper left corner of the card stock is again the upper left corner.  Place the straight edge against the punch guide.

Position the card stock so that the hole indicated matches the appropriate dot on the punch base and punch.

Matching the pattern on the punch base, complete the edge.

TIP: I always complete the punched corner as my second punch.

The next step uses the vellum template you created earlier.  Lay the template on the card stock as shown matching a low left hole on the template with a low right hole on the card stock.  Through the vellum you will see the corner you will be creating.

Mark the card stock with a pencil.  Evenly cut the card stock with a paper trimmer.

Repeat steps 4 - 8 until all four edges are completed.  In the demo I started with a 5.5"x4.25" piece of card stock.  The finished product measured approximately 4.5"x3.25"    PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!!