No Die Handbag Style Pillow Box!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog and thank you for stopping by today!

I came across these gorgeous pillow boxes the other day on YouTube by a Lady called Rejoice & Create/. I thought they were so cute, clever and very easy to make. You can also make them in different sizes and i think they would be perfect for Weddings, Birthdays and just to pop little gifts in. I hope you like them.

As the title states you don't need a die to make these cute boxes. All you need is something circular to score around. I used a large plate and also a large circle die to make some of mine. The width of your pillow boxes will depend on how big your circular object is. You will also need a punch or die to make your little handle.

DIMENSIONS

LARGE PILLOW BOX, DSP MEASURES 6 X 11"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 1 1/2",  5 1/2"  &  9 1/2"

SCORE THE SHORT SIDE AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM ONLY @ 1", BOTH SIDES


SMALL PILLOW BOX CARD MEASURES 8 X 4"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 1 1/2",  4"  &  6 1.2"

SCORE THE SHORT SIDE @ 3/4" ON THE TOP & BOTTOM ONLY, BOTH SIDES

PLEASE CHECK OUT MY TUTORIAL FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS, YOU CAN FIND THE LINK AT THE END OF THIS POST.

Thank you

Love Ann xx

Gorgeous Mini Album In a Pull Out Draw!!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog & thank you for stopping by today!
Today i have another sweet and different mini album for you. I know loads of you loved the exploding box album that i made the other day. My little brain was working away thinking of ways i could modify the design :-) I came up with an album that has a very similar concept but this time its a cute pull out draw design! I hope you like it.

Again this really is very simple to make and i think it looks so sweet. I reinforced the drawer and the photo mats are glued onto chipboard making it very sturdy. The idea is that you can lift the photo mats out of the box. I thought this would be a good idea for when you are adding your photos and you could also just display it on your desk etc.

I used an upcoming In colour called Lovely Lipstick. I love this colour, it is so gorgeous, very vibrant and quite bold. I also used some new  In colour DSP. The little tags on the back are made using the tailored tag punch and the tabs for everything stamp set. I thought it would be a nice touch as you can stamp on sentiments that are relevant to your pictures.

DIMENSIONS

THICK WHISPER WHITE MEASURING 11" X 8"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 2",  4", 7"  &  9"

SCORE THE SHORT SIDE @ 2" & 6" 

CHIPBOARD BASE MEASURES 2 7/8" X 3 7/8"

DSP FOR CHIPBOARD MEASURES 4 7/8" X 5 7/8"

SCORE ALL 4 SIDES @ 1"

PHOTO MATS X 17 PIECES MEASURE 2 3/4" X 2 1/4"

SCORE THE SHORT SIDE @ 2"

DSP FOR THE LID MEASURES 4" X 11"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 2",  5",  7 1/8"  &  10 1/8"

DSP FOR THE LID:
1 X  3" X 4"

2 X  2" X 4"

Thank you for looking and don't forget to check out my YouTube tutorial. You can find the link below.

Bye for now!

Love Ann xx

Exploding Box Mini Album!!

Hi Everyone!

Happy Friday! I am so happy it will be Bank Holiday Weekend soon! We are supposed to be getting some gorgeous Weather to! Lets hope so. I hope you have a great Weekend whatever you do :-)

I am really excited about today's project, i think its so cool! Basically, from the outside it just looks like an ordinary box, however when you open it up, its anything but ordinary! Its a mini album! How cool???

I did see a project like this on another site which was Ayushi Aditi card zone, here is the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7c3z-Vy2YY. I really love this project and i loved making it to. Please do not think for one minute that this project is hard! Believe me when i say its very simple, it really is. Its not the quickest thing to make but its worth it!

My box was made with Berry burst 12 x 12" card, Whisper white card and the share what you love DSP. I also used Dragonfly dreams thinlits and celebrate you thinlits which will be carrying over to the new annual catalogue!

I really hope you will try this mini album, i would love to see your versions. You can email them to me or post them to my Facebook business page. I would love to see them.

You can purchase all of your craft supplies from my 24/7 online shop by clicking the shop online now tab at the top of this Blog OR by clicking HERE

Please remember to use my Hostess/rewards club code if your order is less than £150. Everyone who uses the code will recieve a lovely Stampin Up! gift from me at the end of the month.

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DIMENSIONS

CARD STOCK MEASURING 12 X  11 1/4"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 2 3/4",  5 1/2",  8 1/4"  & 11"

SCORE THE SHORT SIDE @ 2 3/4" X 8 1/2"

DSP FOR THE BOX, 8 PIECES MEASURING 5 5/8" X 2 5/8"

PHOTO FLAPS, 22 PIECES MEASURING 2 5/8" X 2 7/8"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 1/4"

WHISPER WHITE FLAPS, 22 PIECES MEASURING 2 1/2" X 2 1/2"

Thank you for stopping by and i will be back on Sunday with another tutorial.

Love Ann xx

Memories & More Tiny Key Chain Mini Album!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my blog & another Memories & More Monday project!
Today i have the most cutest mini album that is also a key ring! I love it & i also laminated it so its more durable. This little album is so sweet and very quick & easy to make. You could also use scraps to make & decorate it.

There is enough space for 7 little photos. I just printed mine off the computer and then i punched them out with the 1/8" scallop punch. I bought the key chains from Amazon and they very inexpensive. I suppose you could also laminate the photos to if you prefer.

For the green album i made, i used the petal garden memories & more pack. The album i made in the tutorial was made using an upcoming pack called Delightfully Detailed. Its beautiful & i love the colours.

DIMENSIONS

CARDSTOCK FOR THE ALBUM COVER MEASURES 2" X 4 1/4"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 2" & 2 1/4"

WHISPER WHITE CARD FOR THE PHOTOS MEASURES 1 7/8" X 8"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 2",  4" & 6"

CLOSURE MEASURES 1/2" X 2 3/4"

DSP X 7 PIECES MEASURES 1 3/4" X 1 7/8"

DSP X 2 FOR THE FRONT AND BACK MEASURE 1 7/8" X 1 7/8"

Thank you for stopping by and i will be back on Wednesday with another project.

Love Ann xx

Easy 4 Fold Card Tutorial Using New Catalogue Products!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog!
Today i am really excited to share this gorgeous 4 fold card with you. I love it and its such a fun design and very simple to make. I could not resist using some of my pre order products! This card would cheer anyone up!!

One of the great things about this card is that it folds flat for postage and will fit into a 6 x 6" envelope. You will have great fun decorating this card and i think it would also make a great card for young Children. You could even turn it into a mini album and add lots of photos instead. The choice is yours.

You will need a 12 x 12" piece of card stock to make your card.

DIMENSIONS

12 X 12" CARD, SCORE ALL 4 SIDES @ 3"
CUT AWAY ALL 4 CORNERS
SCORE THE REMAINING 4 SIDES IN THE MIDDLE @ 3"

DSP

1 PIECE MEASURING 5 7/8" X 5 7/8"

12 PIECES MEASURING 2 7/8" X 2 7/8"

4 PIECES CARD (FOR STAMPING) MEASURING 2 7/8" X 2 7/8"

Please check out my YouTube tutorial for full instructions. You can find the link at the end of this post.

Thank you and i will be back tomorrow with another Memories and More Monday.

Love Ann xx

New Catalogue Ribbon & Paper Share!!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog!
I just wanted to let you all know about the annual catalogue Ribbon & Paper share that i am doing. I did tell you about the paper share a couple of days ago, but i have added some gifts & also i have decided to do a Ribbon share to!

This is a much more cost effective way to have most of the new papers and ribbons in your hands without it costing to much. If you were to buy all these separate it would cost hundreds. The price i am charging is the cost price to me and you.

I will be ordering all the items on the 1st June 2018 & as soon as i receive them i will get cutting & snipping & post straight out to you! I estimate delivery to you will be around the 2nd week in June.
The cost for the paper share is £44.60 posted. For that you will receive an amazing 182 sheets PLUS 16 sheets FREE so a total of 198 Sheets!!

The Ribbon share is £25.62 posted. You will receive 17 different kind of ribbon & 4 FREE GIFTS!! You can see below what it is you will get.

PAPER SHARE

Tea Room Specialty DSP   24 sheets

Broadway Bound Specialty DSP   12 sheets

Share what you love specialty DSP  24 sheets

Graceful Glass Vellum 6 sheets

Twinkle Twinkle DSP  12 sheets

Natures Poem DSP 12 sheets

Petal Promenade DSP 12 sheets

Tranquil Textures DSP 12 sheets

Animal Expedition DSP  12 sheets

Best Route DSP  12 sheets

Garden Impressions DSP 12 sheets

Tropical Escape DSP  12 sheets

2017-2019 DSP  10 sheets

2018-2020 DSP  10 sheets

PLUS 4 sheets each of DSP from the subtles, Brights, Regals & Neutrals Totalling 16 sheets FREE

RIBBON SHARE

New in colour ribbon in Lovely Lipstick, Call me clover, Blueberry Bushel, Pineapple punch & Grapefruit grove 2.2 meters of each

polka dot ribbon in whisper white & very vanilla 2.2 meters of each

Mini striped ribbon in Bermuda bay, Gorgeous grape & Poppy parade 2.2 meters of each

Textured weave ribbon in Very vanilla & Costal cabana 1.1 meters of each

Metallic ribbon in Petal Pink & Shaded spruce 1.1 meters of each

Real red cotton ribbon 2.2 meters 

PLUS 4 FREE gifts! 
1.1 meters of Leaf ribbon
1 meter of silver & petal pink twine
1 meter of silver & pool party twine
1 meter of silver & whisper white twine

If you would like to take part in either the paper share or ribbon share, you can email me your paypal details to positivelypapercraft@gmail.com and i will send you an invoice.
You can also pay by personal cheque and a bank transfer.

This really is a great deal and a great way to get your hands on the lovely new papers and ribbons!!

Thank you 

Love 
Ann xx

June Craft Kit Reveal! Share what you love

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited to reveal my new craft kit!! This is my June kit and i have chose to centre it around the share what you love suite. I do hope you like it, there is lots of gorgeous things in this kit and i know you will have great fun with it.

The price is £20 posted and you can pay by Paypal, Personal cheque or Bank transfer. You have until 31st May 2018 order and pay for your kit, after that date i will close down the ordering. I can not order all the products until the 1st June 2018, as soon as i receive the items i will pack up the kits and post straight out. You should have your kit by the 2nd week in June.

You can send your £20 payment direct to my paypal account at paypal.me/ppcraft1
You can also email me your paypal email to positivelypapercraft@gmail.com amd i will send you an invoice.
I also accept a personal cheque and a bank transfer

Whats included??

24 sheets share what you love DSP 4 of each design

7 sheets A4  card stock (Whisper white, Very vanilla, Rich razzleberry,  Old olive, Grapefruit grove, Mint macaron & a sheet of vellum card stock)

6 pearlized doilies

1 sheet stampin dimensionals

1 stampin spritzer

3 whisper white note cards and 3 envelopes

20 share what you love pearls 2 of each colour

1 meter rich razzleberry ribbon

1 meter whisper white ribbon

share of embellishment kit ( 1.75 meters white thread, 1.75 meters twine, 4 mini paper clips, 2 metal flowers, 3 labels)

1 whisper white curvy keepsake die cut box + 3 tags

1 very vanilla curvy keepsake die cut box + 3 tags

1 silver gable box

2 happy birthday die cuts

2 butterfly die cuts

2 fancy edge die cuts

4/5 page instruction/inspiration booklet

Everything will come beautifully packaged and also in cello bags. It will be delivered in a very sturdy craft box.

Thank you and please check out my YouTube video see all the contents in more detail.

Love
Ann xx

Memories & More Monday Tiny accordion mini album!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my blog and as always a big thank you for stopping by! Today i have another Memories & More project for. As you know i love the Memories & More card packs, you can do lots of lovely things with them. Today i have made a tiny little accordion mini album. This album is so cute and would be perfect to carry in your bag or purse etc. I also think it would make a great little gift.

This little album is very easy and quick to make and only requires very small amounts of card stock. You could probably make most of it from your scraps. I would recommend making the pockets out of paper though. Card will be to thick & know doubt you will have trouble keeping it closed. When finished this cute album only measures 2 7/8" wide x 3 1/4" tall! Its so sweet.

DIMENSIONS

CARD STOCK FOR ALBUM MEASURES 2 7/8" X 8 1/2"

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 3 1/4",  3 3/4",  7" & 7 1/2"

DSP FOR POCKETS MEASURE 3 1/2" X 6"  (YOU WILL NEED 5 OF THESE)

SCORE THE LONG SIDE @ 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"

SCORE THE SHORT SIDE @ 1/2"

5 PIECES OF WHISPER WHITE FOR YOUR TAGS MEASURING 3" X 2 1/2"

DSP FOR TAGS MEASURING 2 7/8" X 2 3/8"  (YOU NEED 5 OF THESE)

CARD FOR BELLY BAND MEASURES 1" X 8 1/4" 

I hope you have enjoyed my project today. Please check out my YouTube tutorial for full instructions. You can find the link at the end of this post.

Love

Ann xx

PositivelyPapercraft 2018/2019 New Catalogue Paper Share

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.
I just wanted to let you all know about my new catalogue paper share that i am doing. I have been asked many times if i would do one so i am! This is a great way to get your hands on 95% of all the gorgeous new papers without it costing you a fortune. Believe you me, when you see all the new papers i know you will want them all!!

PLEASE NOTE: This paper share is at COST PRICE to me, I have not added anything extra, the only charge is the p&p

HOW IT WORKS

My paper shares will work in groups of 4. I will order all the papers on the list and split them between the group and mail them out. All papers will be 6 x 6" so if the paper is sold in 12 x 12" i will cut it down to 6 x 6". Simple!
The papers will come in a 6 x 6" cello bag and will be labeled with the paper name and the quantity. They will come packaged in a sturdy pizza style box.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

Tea Room Specialty DSP   24 sheets

Broadway Bound Specialty DSP   12 sheets

Share what you love specialty DSP  24 sheets

Graceful Glass Vellum 6 sheets

Twinkle Twinkle DSP  12 sheets

Natures Poem DSP 12 sheets

Petal Promenade DSP 12 sheets

Tranquil Textures DSP 12 sheets

Animal Expedition DSP  12 sheets

Best Route DSP  12 sheets

Garden Impressions DSP 12 sheets

Tropical Escape DSP  12 sheets

2017-2019 DSP  12 sheets

2018-2020 DSP  12 sheets

Please note that i can not order the paper until the 1st June 2018 when the new catalogue goes live. As soon as i receive the paper i will pack it up and ship it straight out.

Please also note that if there is any delays in shipping due to sell outs etc, i will post out the paper as soon as i can.

This is a pre order and i expect to have all the orders shipped by the 2nd week of June. Please be aware that is ONLY an estimate.

You have from now until the Wednesday 30th May to send your payment. You can pay me via Paypal and also a personal cheque. Send your payment to positivelypapercraft@gmail.com 

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Love 
Ann xx

Beautiful Climbing Orchid Cards

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog and my usual Sunday tutorial.
Today i have 2 beautiful and simple cards. I made these using a few products but one of them was the gorgeous climbing Orchid Bundle, OMG i am in love with that bundle!! It is truly beautiful.

I love the clean and simple look of these cards and you can make them for any occasion. They are so easy and quick to make and i think you will agree that they are so pretty.

DIMENSIONS

THICK WHISPER WHITE CARD BASE 4 1/2" X 11 3/4"

SCORE IN THE MIDDLE @ 5 7/8" 

WHISPER WHITE CARD FRONT 4 1/4" X 5 3/4"

2 PIECES CARD FOR DECORATION: 1 MEASURING 1/2" X 4 1/4"

1 MEASURING 1/2" X 3"

Please check out my YouTube tutorial for full instructions on how i put this card together. You can find the link at the end of this post.

Thank you

Love
Ann xx

Week 3 card sketch on my Facebook group

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog and week number 3 of my card sketch challenge. We have had lots of lovely entries again! A big thank you to everyone who took part.
This was the sketch :

And here is all the lovely entries we received!

I think you will agree that a lot of hard work has gone in to these beautiful cards! They really are all works of art!

As usual i am going to pick 2 'just for fun winners' it was a very hard decision but i have decided that the winner is............

 Jane Peters!! This card is stunning!

The runner up is..........

Andrea Parr!! I love the colours that Andrea has chosen for this card.

I hope you enjoyed looking at all the designs and i will be back tomorrow with another project.

Love
Ann xx

Share what you love bendy fold card

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my blog!!
Today i have a gorgeous bendy fold card for you! I LOVE this card, its very special and looks amazing. You only need a small amount of card and paper and its so easy to make.

I used the beautiful new suite called share what you love. This is available
 to customers until the 31st May as a pre order. All the little flowers that you see on the front of the cards is from the DSP! I just fussy cut them out. They look stunning.

This really is very simple to make and defiantly has that 'wow' factor! It will fold flat to put in an envelope to. I really hope you will have a try at this card as i know you will love it.

DIMENSIONS

2 PIECES CARD MEASURING 4 1/2" X 5 1/2"

CUT ONE ON THE SHORT SIDE @ 2 1/2"

SCORE THE 2 CUT PIECES AT 1/2" ON 1 END AND 1/4" ON THE OTHER

PLEASE FOLLOW MY TUTORIAL ON HOW TO PUT THIS CARD TOGETHER

You can find the link to my video at the end of this post.

Thank you

Love
Ann xx

Easy Triangle Circular Fold Pop Up Card

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog & thank you for popping along!  Today i have another pop up card tutorial for you. I am really into pop up cards at the minute ( I think you may have noticed!) I think the one i have today is one of my favourites! Its called a Triangle circular pop up card and its very easy to make.

This is such a fun card and i think it would be great for Kids or even Babies. You can have real fun decorating this card and i really like the 'Love you' text that i put on the card above. You could spell out the persons name or age. The list is endless really.

The 'Balloon' card is made from a retired bundle called 'Balloon Adventures. The DSP i used is the Sweet Soiree. The 'Love you' card is made from the Eastern Palace DSP and the large letter framelits.

DIMENSIONS

4 PIECES OF CARD MEASURING 5 1/2" X 5 1/2"           OR               14 CM X 14 CM

SCORE ALL 4 PIECES DIAGONALLY AS SHOWN IN MY TUTORIAL.

4 PIECES OF DSP MEASURING 5 1/4" X 5 1/4"

CUT ALL 4 PIECES INTO 4 DIAGONALLY (YOU WILL HAVE 1 TRIANGLE SPARE)

Please check out my YouTube Tutorial which you can find at the end of this post.

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Thank you!!

Love Ann xx

Easy Diagonal Fold Pop-Up Card!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my Blog & i hope you are all having a fantastic Bank Holiday Weekend!! I hope you are having nice weather too?? The weather has been lovely in my neck of the woods. It makes a lovely change from all the rain!

Today i have a gorgeous diagonal pop-up card for you. I love this card!! Its such a fun card to make and also to give. It really is easy to make so i really recommend that you give it a go. I am sure you will fall in love with it just like me!

DIMENSIONS

2 PIECES CARD BOTH MEASURING 11" X 5 1/2"

SCORE 1 PIECE ON THE LONG SIDE @ 2 3/4" & 8 1/4"

SCORE THE OTHER PIECE @ 2 3/4",  5 1/2"  &  8 1/4"

DSP X 4 PIECES MEASURING 3 5/8" SQUARE

2 PIECES DSP MEASURING 2 5/8" X 5 1/4"

Please check out my YouTube tutorial which you can find at the end of this post!

Thank you

Love Ann xx

Week 2 Card Sketch Challenge For My Craft Forum

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to my blog and week 2 card sketch challenge from my craft group/forum. I hope you enjoyed seeing all the lovely cards everyone made last week. Again i have really enjoyed this card sketch and i know lots of other people have to.
Below you can see the sketch challenge that i chose:

Below you can see all the gorgeous cards the Ladies have made:

I think you will agree with me that all of these cards are beautiful and i am so proud of everyone who took part!

Last week i picked a winner just for fun, well i picked a winner and a runner up! I will do the same again today. So the winner is.................

NINA TANNER!!!

I LOVE this card, the colours are just beautiful together! Well done Nina :-)

The runner up is...................
JANICE MILLS!!

I love the clean and simple lines of this card, it really is beautiful! Well done Janice!

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Thank you and i will be back tomorrow with my usual Sunday tutorial.

Love 

Ann xx