1. Cut a piece of A4 cardstock in quarters (14.8 x 10.5cm). You can use a larger piece to make bigger containers, but this size is really cute! I've used almost Amethyst.
2. Stamp as desired (because who wants a plain container??) I've used the Twinkle wheel (retiring) in Lovely Lilac.
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4. Apply Sticky Strip along one of the shorter edges. Sticky Strip is extra-strong double-sided tape...this stuff really does STICK!
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5. wrap your cardstock around a cardboard tube (a used paper towel roll or loo roll does nicely!) This is not essential, but makes it easier to form a smooth tube shape. Peel the backing off the Sticky Strip and affix along the opposite edge of the cardstock to form a tube.
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6. Flatten one edge with your bone folder. Try and make sure the join is not exactly in the middle, but slightly to one side. Use a piece of Sticky Strip to join this end together
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7. Flatten the opposite end with your bone folder, this time at right angles to your other side. You can join the ends together with Sticky Strip, or punch a couple of holes and tie a piece of ribbon through it to hold it closed.
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8. Punch a tag using the greeting of your choice. I've used the Bunny Hugs set (retiring) in the Summer Mini. I punched 2 tags, and stuck them together and then watercoloured them.
oh right you mean a SNIP i was wondering what you meant by Sunny Boy!
ReplyDeleteThanks a heap Marelle, I have just finished making a whole heap of sunny boys for the girls at work tomoz - great tutorial ...Carolin
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this tutorial. I tried to make these once and wasn't too successful. With your great instructions I think I'll give it another go! ~chris
ReplyDeleteGREAT instruction - really clear Marelle - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marelle
ReplyDeleteThanks Marelle. Next time I will read your instructions properly - I too scored mine the wrong way !! LOL I have a very long and thin container !!
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