Favors: Just a little Thanks

Hello Everyone! I wanted to try something different by using pictures to show the step by step procedures for crafts ideas. For tonight, we will be making a favor. I got this idea from a craft class that I was attending. I just used different colors and designer paper. You too can use your own favorite colors and designer papers. This favor can be use for any party, Halloween favors, Christmas, Valentine, Birthday and many more. I hope you all like it. Let me know if you all like the idea of using pictures for procedures.

1) Size: 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" for the base. Score 1" on all sides and fold. Trim a part of it. Use double-sided sticky tape on the four small corner squares. See pictures below:

2.) Size of the designer paper: 11" x 4". Put sticky tape on the bottom and left side of the designer paper that your are not using (the back side). Adhere this on the base.

3.) Using a scallop edge punch, trim an edge of a 12" paper. Cut 3/4" size of this paper. Adhere this around on the bottom part of the favor.

4.) For the holder, you can use a small tab punch. If you don't have one, you can always copy the shape and cut it yourself. Fold it in half and adhere this on top of the favor.

5.) Use a stamp sentiment of your choice. Stamp it on a circle punch. Adhere this using a dimensional (also called sticky foam) on a scallop shape paper. Then stick this on the middle of the favor. You can always use your own idea on how to decorate the middle part of your favor depending on the occasion you're using it for.

6.) To hold the tab together, I used an eyelet. Tied it together using a ribbon.

Here's the finish product. You can put anything inside (chocolate, candy, cookies, etc.) Use your creative ideas on how to design this favor and when to use it. Enjoy!

Card: Congrats

Supplies: Cardstock (black, stripes designer paper, brown), ribbon, alphabet die cut, big shot machine, crystal sticker, star embellishment

How to: Score and fold 7 1/2" x 12" black cardstock in half. Cut 2 3/4" x 6" of the stripes designer paper and adhere on middle of the card. Place a ribbon above and below the designer paper covering the parts of the designer paper. Create the word "congrats" using the alphabet die cut and adhere on the right side of the card. Add star embellishment on the left side and adhere crystal stickers on the letter "C" and "S".

How to Tie A Knot and Ribbon Perfectly

Here are some videos  that shows you different ways how to tie a knot and ribbon perfectly. Learning how to tie a flat knot and flat ribbon would add more designs on your scrapbook, cards, arts, and etc. and make them look very artistic.


This video shows you how to tie a knot perfectly. It is very easy to follow.






This video shows you another way how to tie a knot. It also shows on the other half of the video how to tie a ribbon.







This video gives you an idea on how to tie a knot using less ribbon and still get a flat knot. It is very easy to follow and very easy to do.

Card: So Glad We're Friends

Supplies: cardstock (green, designer paper), ribbon, crystal sticker, 1 3/8" circle punch, ink, stamp

How to: Score and fold 9" x 6" green textured cardstock in half. Cut 3 1/2" x 6" of the designer paper and adhere on top of the card. Place a ribbon right below the designer paper covering a part of the designer paper. Stamp sentiment in green on a green card stock. Cut it in circle using the circle punch. Adhere this to a light green cardstock using a dimensional (foamy sticker). Cut around it. Adhere this on right side of the card using a dimensional (foamy sticker). Place crystal sticker on the ribbon.

Card: Thinking About You

Supplies: Cardstock (ivory, light pink designer paper, pink dotted paper, brown), ribbon, flower embellishments, crystal sticker, scallop edge punch, ink, sentiment

How to: Score and fold 9" x 6" ivory cardstock in half for a base card. Cut 2" x 6" of the light pink designer paper and adhere on top of the card. Cut 2 1/2" x 6" of the pink dotted designer paper and adhere bottom of the card. Trim both sides of a 1 1/4" x 6" brown cardstock with the scallop edge punch and adhere on the card where the light pink designer paper and the pink dotted paper meets. Place a ribbon on the middle of the brown cardstock. Add flower embellishments on the card. Add crystals on the middle of the flowers. Stamp sentiment in brown on top of the card.

Card: Your Friendship Makes My Heart Happy

Supplies: Cardstock (pink, dotted designer paper), ribbon, buttons, any round embellishment, stamps, ink

How to: Score and fold 12" x 5"  pink textured cardstock in half. Cut 5" x 2" of the dotted designer paper and adhere on the right side of the card. Place a ribbon on the left side of the dotted designer paper. Place buttons and any round embellishments on some of the dots on the designer paper. Stamp sentiment in brown on the left side of the card.

Card: Purple Dot Thanks

Supplies: Cardstock (two different colors of dotted designer paper, stripes designer paper, purple), brown ink, flower embellishments, crystal brad, sponge, alphabet die cut, big shot machine

How to: Score and fold 12" x 6" purple textured cardstock in half as a base card. Cut 6 x 6" darker color dotted designer paper and adhere on the card. Cut 3" x 6" of the lighter color dotted designer paper and inked the sides of the paper using a sponge. Adhere this paper on the card leaving 1 1/4" space on the bottom. Cut 1 1/2" of the stripes designer paper and trim the bottom with a wavy pattern. Inked the sides of the paper and adhere this on top of the lighter color dotted designer paper leaving 1/2" space above it. Put together 3 different sizes of flowers using a crystal brad. Adhere the flower embellishments on the right side of the card.  Create the word "thanks" in purple card stock using the alphabet die cut.

Card: To Wonderful You From Thankful Me

Supplies: Cardstock (white, green, light blue), stripes designer paper, ribbon, ink, stamp, scallop edge punch, flower/stem die cut, green button, crystal sticker, big shot machine

How to: Score and fold 9" x 6" white cardstock in half. Cut 1 1/2" x 6" of the stripes designer paper and  trim the edge with the scallop edge punch. Adhere the stripes designer paper on the bottom of the card leaving 1/4" space from the bottom. Tie a knot right on the top of the designer paper covering the upper part of it. Using the flower/stem die cut, make a green stem and blue flowers. Attach button on the middle of the flower and embelish the holes of the button with crystal sticker. Adhere the flower and stem on the right side of the card using dimensional (foamy sticker). Stamp a sentiment in blue on a light blue cardstock, cut around it and adhere it on the right side of the card, above the knot using dimensional. 

Card: A Little Note of Thanks

Supplies: Cardstock (any type of pink, lavender and cream), green ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch, stamps, brown ink, markers (red or pink). Optional: blender pen.

How to: Score and fold 9" x 6" textured pink cardstock in half. Knot 5/8" wide ribbon around the right side of a 4" x 5 1/2" lavender cardstock block and adhere to the card. Stamp flower in brown ink for the stem and pink/red for the flowers on the corner of a 3 3/4" x 4" cream cardstock block. Fill in with pens and you can use a blender pen for a watercolor effect. Punch a 1 3/8" circle through the bottom left corner then adhere the cardstock block on top of the lavender cardstock block. Stem sentiment in brown inside the punched circle.

Card: Happy Birthday

Supplies: Cardstock (Brown, pink designer paper, green designer paper, white), scallop edge punch, 3/8" stripe multi-colored ribbon, Stamp, Crystal Sticker, Flower Embellishment, Paper piercer, ink

How to: Score and fold 9" x 6" brown textured cardstock in half. Cut 2 1/2" x 5 3/4" of the pink designer paper and adhere on top of the card. Cut 1 1/4" x 5 3/4" of the green designer paper and adhere right below the pink cardstock block leaving at least 5/8" space below the card. Trim the edge of a 1/2" x 6" white paper with the scallop edge punch. Pierce the in between scallop of the white cardstock using a paper piercer and adhere this below the green cardstock block. Place a ribbon in between the pink and green cardstock block. Stamp sentiment in brown on the left side of the green cardstock. Adhere the flower embellishment on the right side of the card and add crystal sticker on both ends of the card.

Basic Stamping using Clear Stamps

Clear stamps, also known as polymer or acrylic, are not permanently attached to block. The acrylic image needs to be attached on an acrylic block by simply placing the image onto the acrylic block. They adhere although there is no adhesive. Using clear stamps allow you to see exactly where you are stamping. They are perfect for lining up individual alphabet letters. We will learn about how to use an acrylic stamps, the tools needed, how to store and clean an acrylic stamp.



Here are a few simple steps to properly use your clear stamps:


1.) Use the side of your forefinger to gently loosen the image from the clear sheet. And then peel the stamp away from the clear sheet. You would need to be extra careful when peeling away designs that are more complicated such as flowers. If pulled too firmly, they can rip through the more delicate part of the design.

2.) Center the image on an acrylic block. You can use a ruler or straight edge as a guide to line up correctly.

3.) You are ready to use and ink your stamp with any color you desire. An advantage of using an acrylic stamp is that you can easily just see right through your block and stamp to see if you are obtaining enough ink. You would not have to constantly flipping your stamp over to see if it has enough ink just like when you are working with a wood stamp. Now place your image onto your project and apply an even downward pressure. Don't rock or wiggle the stamp so your image won't turn out blurry.



Tools Needed: Ink pads and Clear blocks



The only tools you are going to need are the stamps, an acrylic block and ink pads. Any type of ink will work on your clear stamps, but please note that these type of stamps tend to seep in ink and dye your stamps that color. If that happens, just remember to clean it properly after use so you can prevent it from happening again and you can keep using your stamps.

Acrylic blocks are specifically made for clear stamps. They come in different shapes and sizes to accomodate the stamp that you have. The blocks are clear so you can easily see through it. There are also blocks available with grid lines on them for easy lining of stamps especially when using alphabets.



How to Clean and Store your Clear Stamps



Clear stamps like any other stamps will last forever if taken care of correctly, allowing you to reuse them over and over again. Cleaning after each use with stamp cleaner will insure their longevity. There is a special cleaner for clear stamp called polymer cleaner and it works perfectly. However, do not use a polymer cleaner on your clear stamps if you are using StazOn ink. StazOn has a special formula that specifically cleans off their ink.



There are many ways to store your stamps. You can use a drawer and store your stamps flat. Just remember not to pu anything heacy on top of them or the weight can ruin your stamps. You can also use an 8 1/2 x 11" binder with pocket-page inserts and simply slide your set of clear stamps inside the pocket. By using this method, you are able to quickly and easily pull out the binder and flip through the pages to find the set you are looking for. And the rule of thumb with any stamps, always keep them out of sunlight and heat.



Tips and Techniques when using Clear Stamps



If you are using a new stamp for the first time, it is always a good idea to condition them before use. Simply ink up your stamps and stamp your image multiple times on a regular paper. This will allow your clear stamps to grab the ink you will be using.


Acrylic stamps work very well for everlapping images or stamping onto photos, stickers, chipboard or anything else where you need exact placement.


If the clear stamp isn't clinging to the ink you are using, clean off the stamp and use the back of a pencil eraser to gently erase your image. This will take off any film which will allow your ink to adhere fully.


If your image doesn't stamp clearly, you can re-ink the image and easily line it up again to fix any missed spots or mistakes.