Big Shot Embossed Card and Card Holder Gift Set
Welcome to the first 2011 VC Rocks Bloghop…you've most likely arrived here from the home page – www.vcrocks.blogspot.com . I am stop number 1!
The theme of this blog hop is using our BIG SHOT MADNESS. The Big Shot has to be my favorite tool – it never leaves my stamping table! The embossing folders are simple to use yet always striking in any project.
This week marked the end of the school year…so it was time to make some teacher thank you gifts. My dear sister, Mary Jo, is an elementary school teacher and advises me on what teachers like/don't like for gifts. She always raves about receiving my handmade cards so I think I have a winner in this project.
This simple yet elegant card used the Elegant Lines embossing folder, Naturals White card stock, Marina Mist 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (which is retiring), scissors, the Just Believe stamp set, Old Olive and Marina Mist inkpads, and the Extra-Large Oval and Decorative Label punches.
I used the leaf stamp and inked up with Old Olive, but first stamped off once. I then stamped the thank you stamp "full strength" in Marina Mist.
For my gifts, I created 5 cards with matching envelopes (yes, I embossed the back flaps too – gorgeous!). I then embossed an acetate card box and created a tag using our new Perfect Pennants die (it's probably my favorite item in the upcoming catalog) and the 1-3/4" circle punch. I also used some retired silver stretch cord to attach the tag.
Here is the back of the box ~
Here is the front of the box ~
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Jun 11, 2011 - 12:06:40Love the cards! I'm always looking for good Teacher gifts. Thanks for sharing.
I just bought the Big Shot as my birthday gift to me but have no clue how to use it. Love what you've done with this project. can't wait to see more.
Lovely, Jane. I love how you embossed the envelope and the clear case. Great ideas!
Oh my goodness Jane–I love your embossed card box! Elegant lines is one of my favs for the embossing folders! Thanks for sharing your beautiful ideas!
Very pretty, and I am sure the teacher you give them to will love them. I always do some type of card gifts for our teachers too. Actually did a teacher gift for my spot on the hop too! Great job.
Love your card set!
Robbie
Lovely gift idea, Jane!
Love it and the packaging. Great gift idea.
Pretty, Jane! You rock!
A fabulous way to thank a teacher. Beautiful set.
Beautiful project, Jane. I am anxious to get the new pennant die. It appears to be able to "wear a lot of different hats"…gotta love that! Thanks for another great idea.
Love the gift card holder, Jane! Great job!. I have some of those acetate boxes. Now I know what to do with them!
Wow, what a great set and love how you embossed the plastic box also.
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Jane, I just love these clean and simple cards, and in one of my favorite colors, too. Some teacher is gonna be very happy. thanks for sharing.
This set is lovely. I like the Thank you set on top of the Marina Mist tag.. So elegant.
Sharon L
Loving that pennant die Jane! Keep those ideas flowing! 🙂 I'm sure I'll be CASE-ing this! And the wisteria card below! And…. 🙂
TFS
Tessa
Very pretty! The teachers will love it!
Love this box of cards. Thank you for sharing this great idea.
I love all the embossing folders, I own them all from Stampin Up…..
I love all the embossing…card box, envelope flaps, card! Nice job. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, love the embossing on the acetate box. What cool idea for a gift card holder.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Marsha
Wow, how elegant – I love this project … but then I always love everything you create!!! Thanx for sharing.
Beautiful! TFS!
Cindy Ferenz
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers
beautiful card and really enjoy the idea to emboss the back of the envelop as well!
I was THRILLED to receive this as a gift from you Jane! I love the set and was especially intrigued and impressed with the embossed plastic box. I definitely should "lift" this idea!!
THANKS so much.
What a beatuiful gift! That embossing folder is so pretty!
Hi Jane, just love this card and the giftbox – never thought about embossing the envelope flaps, what a great idea! Su
So very pretty!! Did you make the acetate card box as well or did you purchase it? Lucky teacher!
Beautiful project!!! TFS
Beautiful! This has to be one of my favorite embossing folders!
I just loved your cards Jane, especially the 2nd one. I would have never thought of embossing the enevelope. Thanks for the tip
Lovely Jane, I love the blue & white together al embossed.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Rhonda A
Great job!! This wasn't up when I made the blog trip early Sat morning so I got to it on Monday morning when I got home. This is great as are all of your ideas. TFS and I am so happy you are a Rocker.
Carey Rogers
aka Roscoe's mommy