A Little Jar of Thanks in a Mini Magazine Holder

 Hi friends!  Its Katie here today, a little late, but finally here.  Boy I hate it when life gets in the way (lol). 

Anyway, I wanted to feature a stamp set that didn't have the traditional release that we do for all of our other stamp sets.  If you were lucky enough to play along with us during the grand re-opening of the Clear Dollar Stamps website you are familiar with the stamp set that was featured called Everyday Jar-gon.  There were some of you that even won this set during our celebration, but don't worry, this set is still in the store just waiting to be snatched up and it is such a cute set that I thought it deserved some more time in the spotlight.

I decided to create some smaller cards with this stamp set and then package them up in a cute mini magazine holder.  I'm sure many of you have seen this card holder here and there and like you, I just loved it.  The size cards that I'm making are called 4 bar and measure 3 1/2" x 4 7/8".  They are smaller, but are still large enough to send through the mail.  The envelopes can even be purchased at your local stationary store or online.

We'll start with the holder first.

Cardstock measuring 7" x 12"

Score at these exact measurements:

1.5",  5 .25",  6.75 inches,  10.5"   (I used a ruler and made small marks and then lined them up on my scor-pal)

Another way to think of it is score at 1 1/2" add 3 3/4" (score), add 1 1/2" (score), add 3 3/4" (score) add 1 1/2" (score)

 

Next turn your cardstock and score 1 1/2" just on one side.

 

Next, cut on dashed lines.

You will now want to measure in order to get the magazine holder look.  You are looking at the 6 3/4" score mark and will be measuring to the right of this mark by 1 1/2".

 

Now you will want to measure 3 1/2" down along the 10 1/2" score mark (on the right)

 

Now cut along your two measurement marks (angle) and then cut across to the right edge of your cardstock

 

 

Do the exact same measurements on the left side of your holder.

 

Now, its time to decorate.  As I stated earlier, I love this set that Laurie designed - Everyday Jar-gon.  Its very versatile and just plain cute.  I decided to use the stemmed daisy image on the outside of my holder and then use it in the jar for my notecards.

I also decided I wanted more than one stamped image so I got my post its out and created a mask for it.  In the image below, you are looking at the flowers stamped and then the mask placed over it.  If you are interested in a masking tutorial CLICK HERE.

 

Here is one side all stamped and ready to be colored.

 

I decided to keep my daisies mostly white and used my yellow marker to add color to the center parts of the petals.

 

I also decided to tone down my yellow by using the Colorless Blender.  If you look closely, you can see the difference it made - the flowers on the left side became more muted whereas the right side are still bright.  All I did was use a very broad swiping and circular motion.  If you use the Memento Tuxedo Black ink, it will not smear.  I did this same masking and coloring technique on both sides of my card holder.

I then had a EK Success border punch that I thought would look nice as a border.  A lattice punch would have been fabulous, but this served the same purpose.  I punched my edging first (length is 12") and then cut it to the right width - in this case 1 1/8".

 

I then scored it at the same measurements as my card holder.

 

Adhere to the bottom of the holder... dry fit your holder to figure out which side will become your front and then adhere your edging piece accordingly.  I cut off the last section that would be covered in the front.

 

Even though I wanted the white clean look, I decided to do a little bit sponging on the background with blue... super easy and just a light sponge was perfect using a dye ink.

Now time for the adhesive.  Again, dry fit and figure out where the adhesive will go.  I then like to mark these areas and then lay flat and apply the adhesive.  I could have opted to cut one of the smaller flaps, but decided it wasn't necessary.

Fold up and put together.

 

All done :)  You can see where my marker bled, but it didn't concern me since there would be note cards inside.  If this bothers you, you can always create a lining for inside your box or add another layer on the outside of your box.

 

Now for the note cards.  As I stated earlier, I decided to go with a smaller size card which is called a 4-Bar.  The actual measurement of the folded card is 3 1/2" by 4 7/8" so if you are making them you will double those measurements.

 

Before I get going on my design, I wanted to share with you a little about this set called Everyday Jar-gon.  It is a set that builds on itself, meaning that you stamp individual stamps to create the specific image you are looking for.  This is what creates the huge versatility of this stamp and many others you will find at Clear Dollar Stamps.

In the picture below, I've stamped 3 different ways that you can create your jar.

 

I'll share with you the step by step way I created my jar of flowers.  I stamped the jar first.

Next, I opted to have the open jar since I wanted to put my flowers in.

Create the rim.

Add my flowers.

Create "bottom" of jar.

 

Colored the daisies the same way as on the card holder.  Used YG23 for the stems and B00 for the hint of water.  Used the Colorless Blender in the same manner as with the daisies.  Mat image on cardstock.

 

Wanted to add some ribbon to the jar mouth along with my sentiment on a tag.  I used a paper piercer to create my holes.

 

Threaded some thin Offray satin ribbon through the holes.

Threaded through my tag (stamped sentiment and cut with small oval punch) and tied into a knot and then adhered to my card base.

 

Finished ensemble.  The holder will hold the envelopes as well as the notecards.

 

 

Wow, thanks for hanging with me with all those photos.  They just kept growing and growing.  I wish you a wonderful Tuesday and I will see you back here on Friday.

Thanks as always... this is Katie signing off for Clearly iStamp.

Items you can find at Clear Dollar Stamps:

• Everyday Jar-gon stamp set
• Memento Tuxedo Black ink
• Copic Markers
• Acrylic Blocks
• Scor pal products
• ATG tape
• Cardstock
• Hole punch

Other Items Used:

Misc. cardstock, EK Success border punch, offray ribbon, exacto knife, ruler, paper cutter, dye ink, sponge, oval punch, small scissors, post it notes, paper piercer.

Comments

[Tricia]

Thank you for sharing a wonderful tutorial. I love this project. I pinned it on Pinterest hope that is okay.

[Laurie/Virgo5]

Katie this was another wonderful tutorial! This would certainly make a great gift & it's so pretty! I was so happy to see a visual of how you put the jars together. I received my set yesterday & was a little overwhelmed looking at all the jar pieces, the ring for the bottom had me confused, but not anymore! lol Thanks

[Brenda A.]

Thanks this is such a cute idea.

[Melody Rupple]

This is just so cute. I love that ribbon around the jar. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[Donna]

This is just a fantastic tutorial! I love the jar and daisies and just think this is a super couple of projects to make. Thanks for sharing!

[Mary NSC 1121]

O MY GOSH I JUST FAINTED this is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[Susan]

This is a totally awesome tutorial and I can see office Christmas gifts in the making! Thanks for sharing your talent.

[Maureen]

This is adorable !! A beautiful project - and so detailed - thanks for sharing all your hard work. It would make a lovely gift set with a thank you card, a get well card, a just a note card - and on and on.

[Jamie S.]

so cute, i wondered what that line stamp was for (the bttom of the jar) DUH!!

[Candyf]

This has to be one of your best tutorials yet. I love the daisies on the magazine holder and the card! They look so fresh and fun.

[Cassie]

Wow, Katie, that's a sweet tutorial! Very neat gift idea ;D

[Chrissy]

Oh my goodness Katie this is beyond cute! Thanks so much for sharing! I have to admit that with Labor Day yesterday I am still in "Monday mode" and hadn't been expecting to see a post from you today - what a pleasant surprise!