June Paper Pumpkin: 4th of July Pinwheels and Tutorial

This year we are hosting a 4th of JULY BBQ and when I got my June Paper Pumpkin Kit I was so excited about it.  First of all, it had a TON of stuff (way worth the $20 I paid for it!).  Secondly, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it....centerpieces! 

Here is what I started off with:

So I started off with my pinwheels and then sought to look for a vase to put them in.  Since I couldn't find one at home, I decided to use cans to hold them.  I used old dsp to cover them and voila I now have 4 centerpieces.  I gave one away and have 3 left for my tables.  What do you think?!  The best thing about these Paper Pumpkin kits is that everything is included (well the can doesn't count!).  So I literally opened my box on my bed as I watched a lifetime movie and created my cute little pinwheels!  So fun!

Want to learn more about Paper Pumpkin?!  Go to my site: https://mypaperpumpkin.com?demoid=2043103 .  It is a fun monthly crafty box delivered to you each month with all the materials to make some projects.  Each month the projects are different.  You can buy a month, 3 months, or have it run monthly (you can cancel anytime). 

Want to learn how to make your own pinwheels?!  Here is a quick tutorial I put together. 

 

Happy 4th!

Mayra

Card Portfolio & Step by Step Tutorial

As promised here is the tutorial to the card portfolio I had posted on an earlier post this month. I have included some instructions. I can email you the step by step instructions (with color photos!) if you contact me. This is a super easy to make gift idea. I have made it several times and people always love it.

Supplies Needed:

• Crumb Cake CS
  


• Elegant Soiree DSP



• Very Vanilla 1/4 grosgrain ribbon



• Perfect Punches stamp set
  


• Scallop Oval Punch



• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' pad



• Sticky Strip
  

Directions:

1. Score your 8 1/2 x 11 piece of CS at 5 1/2 on the long, 11 inch side.



2. Score your CS at 2 1/4 on the short, 8 1/2 side.



3. Fold your CS on the 5 1/2 scored line. Cut a small diagonal piece from the bottom to the 2 1/4 line as shown.



4. Open your CS and put sticky strip on the two areas shown below.




5. Insert your cards and envelopes (four cards on one side and four envelopes on the other side).




6. Close your portfolio and embellish. I glued ribbon around the portfolio and then added a 5 1/4 x 6 1/4 piece of DSP on the portfolio and embellished.

Try it and let me know what you think. Leave me a comment if you want to see more tutorials on my blog.

Mayra