"Blissful" Berry Bliss Tin Card Files / Tin Purses

For these tins, I left the goop out of the decoupage.  I skipped the Mod Podge and the Aleene's Laminate It altogether.  These altered containers are gifts for adults, so they won't need a topcoat anyway.  It was much faster and easier than the two tin containers I've made with sealers, and I like the way they look.  The product I used this time to adhere the paper to the tin is Scrapbook Adhesives Photo Tape 81' permanent super high tack tape by 3L.  I bought it at the local scrapbooking store.  I applied it close to the edge along all the edges of the paper and laid it onto the tin lunch box.  

I scrapped the paper template I had downloaded and made my own template for the lids.  It was worth the effort because it fit on the first try without trimming.  In a future blog, I'll post instructions on how to make the template.  Once you get one that works, trace it on card stock and cut it for additional lid.

I cased the buckle and scallop embellishment ideas from Stamping Fun w/ Sherrie, a talented SU demonstrator. 

Mini-Album Gift: Keep It Simple/Get It Done

Mini-Albums are "do-able" when you can't make the time for scrapbooking.  I ordered an extra set of prints so I could make this little mini-scrapbook for my sister-in-law's birthday.  There are about 20 pages in this book, all of one day at a beach.  It measures about 7" X 7 1/2". I made it a month in advance in one day, when I had the time, so I wouldn't get into a crunch.  I kept it very simple, to make sure it got done.    

The stamp set is Stampin' Up's Fishy Friends and the inks and card stock are from Stampin' Up's Bold Brights collection.  I don't recall where I got the ribbon, but it looked great with the Bold Brights.

The happy boy is from my own "Bold Brights" collection!

Two new cards made with the SU Wild Wasabi Promo Card Stock

I got a pack of the new SU Wild Wasabi textured card stock that comes pre-scored and cut.  It was an odd size and shape with an overhang, with an extra score that was puzzling to everyone I've talked with who bought this item.  We puzzled "till our puzzlers were sore."  These are the first two cards I made with it and I like them.  The cut and the scoring were odd, but the color of this card stock is gorgeous!

I used the Purely Pomegranate ink pad - just got it and couldn't wait to try it.   It looks best to me on white card stock, but I liked it on these card stocks, too.  On white,  it is really juicy - makes me want to drink some Pom Wonderful.  I also used the Wild Wasabi ink.  This whole In Color series by Stampin' Up is FABULOUS!

The butterfly is from the Priceless stamp set, the scrolls are from Delight In Life, the big flower is from Friendship Blooms.