Sour Cream Packet Replica - Tutorial

How cute is this! I remember getting these little sour cream packets from Wendy's (whenever I order a baked potato). I thought this would be a great idea for quick and simple gift ideas. Clearly, we won't be filling the package with sour cream. You can simply add anything that will fit. I'm going to add different candy and give in addition to gifts throughout the holiday season.  On my trial run, I filled the replica packet with sweet, little, love notes and gave to "Mr. Paper-Crafts Chick" and he loved it.  :o) 

What you'll need:

• scissors/paper-trimmer
• paper crimper
• double sided adhesive/tape or glue
• cardstock

Here's how I did it:

1.  Start with cardstock cut to 5.5" x 6" (you can go smaller if you'd like).

2. Add a double-sided adhesive to 1 of the short sides of the paper.

3.  Then repeat on the 2 longer sides. Next, roll the paper (from left to right) to make a tube.

4.  Squeeze the tube closed on one end (one of the ends w/ the adhesive).  Use a paper crimper and crimp the end to create that classic sour cream packet look.

5.  Fill the container with candy or knick-knacks. Then, squeeze the other end closed (but, in the opposite direction).  Finally use the paper crimper again to create the crimped look along the edge. 

...and there ya go.  You did it!


ENJOY!






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Christmas Notepad & Tutorial

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with this cute little notepad I just made.  I was feeling crafty today and wanted to play in my craft room and here's what I came up with... 

I had this cute paper from last year's Christmas Card batch and the ribbon was used to wrap one of my gifts from a previous year.  Talk about recycling - LoL!

This notepad is also getting a lot of buzz - thanks to Stephanie over at "Under the Table and Dreaming" blog who featured my creation on the Sunday Showcase.

Now let's get to crafting...

What you'll need:

• cardstock
• ribbon
• paper
• scoring tool
• rubber cement
• binder clips
• paper trimmer/scissors
• ruler
• double-sided adhesive/glue

So, let me tell/show ya how I made the notepad and the cover:

1.  I started out with 10 - 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper that I cut in half (straight down the middle), then turned those same sheets 90 degrees and cut down the middle again.  You should end up with 4 small sheets per cut page for a total of 40 sheets.  They'll each measure 4.25 x 5.5. 

2.   Gather those 40 sheets and stack them evenly.  Then, using the brush included, apply your rubber cement evenly across 1 edge of the stacked sheets.  This will create the "spine" of the notepad and allow you to tear away sheets 1 by 1.



(available at your local craft store)



3.  Use something heavy to apply pressure as the rubber cement dries.  I chose to use these handy little binder clips - they'll keep the sheets together as the cemented edge dries.  Be sure to give it at least 12-24 hours to dry, then remove clips. 

4.  Choose a decorative cardstock and cut it to 8 and 3/4" x 5 and 9/16".  Then, score the cardstock at 4 and 3/8" and again at 4 and 1/2".  Fold at the scored lines.  Apply a double-sided adhesive to the back side/last page of the notepad and place inside of the cardstock cover (rubber cemented edge should be against the scored/spine of the cover.  Pick your favorite ribbon and cut to about 24". 

5.  Wrap ribbon and tie.  VOILA!  There you have it.  Use your notepad for to-do-lists, grocery list or even Christmas gift list. 

ENJOY!!

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