Tag: Michelle Starcher

Turkey Fry Box

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, hopping onto the blog to share the Thanksgiving gratitude box I made using the Fry Box Turkey (SVG, Silhouette).  This box creates the cutest little turkey that can be filled with notes and treats.  

When assembled, the Fry Box Turkey measures 4.25×1.5×8.25 when cut at original size, but it can be sized up or down as needed.   It’s super easy to assemble.  Before I assembled the fry box, I adhered all the pieces for the turkey’s face and hat to the fry box base.  Next, I use distress inks to add a little dimension to the feather pieces and then layered them together.  After assembling the box, I added the partial feather insert into the box and used it to line up the main plumage to the back of the box.  I filled the box with little gratitude cards, but you can fill with pretty much anything that fits.  

There are several turkey themed gift boxes available in Lori’s shop if you are looking for some last minute Thanksgiving ideas.  Be sure to check out Lori’s selection of Thanksgiving cut files in the shop.

Until next time,

Michelle, aka the Bookish Designer

Something Sweet for your Coffin Break!

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, hopping onto the blog to walk you through the steps to create Lori’s 2 Compartment Coffin Treat Box (SVG, Silhouette).  This cute box features a handle and 2 compartments. Perfect for housing treats for this Halloween. I used my Silhouette Cameo 4 to cut the pieces for the 2 Compartment Coffin Treat Box. It took four pieces of 12×12 cardstock for the project, three black and one piece of patterned paper. The patterned paper was from Lori’s Halloween Magic collection by Echo Park Paper Co.  Once all of the pieces were cut, I inked the edges of the patterned paper using Carved Pumpkin Distress Ink.  Next, I used my tape gun to adhere the patterned pieces to the top of the coffin as shown below.  Fold tabs in to form the top of the coffin. 

Next, I built the two sides of the coffin.  First, add adhesive to the tabs, and then folder the tabs in to create half of the coffin.
Once you have both sides of the coffin built, add adhesive to the flat side of one. Line the two pieces up, and adhere them together to form the coffin base. Once that is finished, you will adhere the small black rectangles to the front and back of the coffin to hide the seams.
 
You can add stickers or other embellishments to the top of the coffin to give it a little more flair. I used stickers from Lori’s Halloween Magic collection. Once you are done decorating, the 2 Compartment Coffin Treat Box is ready to fill up with yummy treats.
Until next time, Michelle, aka the Bookish Designer

Not-So-Scary Halloween Treats

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, hopping onto the blog to share a cute Halloween gift idea using the 3D Candy Corn Jack O’Lantern (SVG, Silhouette) with a coordinating card, the A2 Halloween Card Ghost (SVG, Silhouette). I know I am sure to make someone smile this Halloween with this adorable duo.

This cute candy corn has a lid that opens so you can fill it with candy corns or other small candies.  The candy corn is about 3″ tall and 2.5″ wide at its widest point when you use the original file size.  However, you could increase the size to about 3.5″ x 4″ if you turn the box base diagonal, and the base would still fit on a 12X12 piece of Cardstock.  You can see the size difference in the image below (bottom candy corn is the original file size).  If you decide to enlarge the file, just be sure to increase all the pieces at the same time to keep the ratios the same.

For the card, I used patterned paper from Lori’s Halloween Magic collection for the card base.  I trimmed a piece of white cardstock to place inside the card, so I would have a place to write my sentiments since the patterned paper was double-sided.  I used foam tape on the ghost, moon, and jack o’lantern to give the card some dimension. This adorable card that folds flat and fits in the included A2 envelope.

 

There are just a few of the Halloween boxes and cards available in the shop.  Be sure to check out Lori’s selection of treat boxes and cards for all your holiday needs.

Until next time,

Michelle, aka the Bookish Designer

More Coffee, Please!

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, hopping onto the blog to walk you through the steps to create Lori’s K-Cup Holder 2 Cups (SVG, Silhouette).  This adorable tote holds two K-cups of coffee or cocoa. This little coffee tote is perfect for pumpkin spice season and is super easy to assemble using the steps below.

I made the K-Cup Holder 2 Cups using my Silhouette Cameo 4.  While I love using pattern paper, I recommend using a solid cardstock for the carrier and insert (khaki pieces in the image below).  However, you can use patterned paper for the outside pieces (red), just make sure you use the correct orientation if you are using a directional patterned paper.  I used an autumn leaf paper from Lori’s a Perfect Autumn collection from Echo Park Paper Co.

Before assembling the carrier, I inked the autumn leaf paper pieces with aged mahogany Distress Ink and adhered them to the carrier as shown below.  Next, I folded the carrier along the scores marks and added adhesive to the tabs of the carrier.

To assemble the box, I folded the taps inside the carrier to create a box shape by lining up the tab’s score marks with the edge of the handle panels.  Once the carrier was assembled, I folder the K-cup insert along the score lines and inserted it into the carrier.

Once the K-Cup Holder 2 Cups carrier was assembled, I decorated the front using stickers from Lori’s a Perfect Autumn collection from Echo Park Paper Co. I used foam tape to add dimension to the decorative elements used.  Then, I added two K-Cups to the carrier.  Finally, I used a cute autumn leaf ribbon to hold the carrier closed.

 

Lori has a number of K-Cup holders available in the shop.  Be sure to check them out if you have coffee (or cocoa) lovers in your life.

Until next time,

Michelle

Back to School Projects as Easy as ABC

Hi there paper crafting friends!  It’s Michelle Starcher, aka the Bookish Designer, popping in on the blog to share some easy back to school projects using Lori’s School Rules collection by Echo Park Paper Co.  This week, I focused on apples for the teacher and made three different projects that are perfect for saying “Thank you” to your child’s teachers.  I used three different files including the Sticky Note Easel Card Apple (SVG, Silhouette), the Gift Card Holder Apple (SVG, Silhouette), and the Apple Favor Bag (SVG, Silhouette).

Although all of the projects are super cute and easy to put together, I think my favorite is the Sticky Note Easel Card (SVG, Silhouette).  This cute easel card features an apple that stands up behind a sticky note pad. What a fun gift/card for a teacher! You can personalize it by writing a short message on the sticky notes before giving it to the teacher.

If you have any teacher friends or relatives in the field, you know they spend A LOT of their own money decorating their classrooms and supplying materials for various learning experiences.  Consider helping out with the purchase of a gift card from Target/Walmart or your local teaching supply store.  The Gift Card Holder Apple (SVG, Silhouette) features a pocket for a gift card on the inside. It’s a great way to show teachers your support for all they do.

Finally, the Apple Favor Bag (SVG, Silhouette) can be used when giving candy or other treats like hand sanitizer, chapstick, lotion, etc.  I added a sentiment from the School Rules collection for a personalized touch and used foam tape to give the apple and sentiment a little pop.

If you are looking for super cute teacher gifts for back to school or teacher appreciation, I suggest you check out Lori’s collection school themed cut files.  You can find a variety of cards, favor bags, and other projects to celebrate the new school year.

Until next time,

Michelle