Stampin' Up!® Masculine Gift Bag using True Gentleman

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator

Hi everyone, today I am bringing you another masculine project using Stampin' Up! True Gentleman Paper. I really love this paper pack and will really miss it when it is no longer available. I was going to make a male version of the fresh florals bag I shared on Tuesday, but it turned out quite different to what I thought when I started.

Measurements for Bag

• 2 sheets of A4 (11 3/4 x 8 1/4) or your standard sheet will also work
• Score both on the Long side @ 1/2" & 2 1/2"
• Turn 90º and score @ 2"
• Mats for the front - 2 pieces of patterned paper 9" x 6"
• Mats for the sides - 2 pieces of pattered paper 1 3/4" x 2
• (if you use a different size paper to start then adjust accordingly) 

Measurements for Bag Top

• 1 piece of card stock that is the same as the base 9 1/2" x 6"
• Score on the short side @ 1 1/2" & 3 1/2" 

Measurements for the Buckle closure

• 2 x Pretty Label punch outs
• 2 x 1 3/8" scallop circle punch outs
• 2 x 1 1/8" scallop circle punch outs
• 2 x buttons
• 2 x 1 1/8 scallop circle punch outs for the inside
• 2 pairs of very strong magnet closures

Measurements for the handle

• I used 2 strips of card stock
• 8 1/4" x 1 1/2"
• 8 1/4" x 1"
• Scored both strips the same @ 1" & 2" flip over and repreat
• For the decorative fastening I used two 1/2" circles punched out
• 2 small buttons
• Sentiment from Picture Perfect birthday stamped onto Crumb Cake
• Punched out with Everyday Label Punch
• Another label punched from Chocolate Chip

Materials used

• Chcoolate Chip Cardstock
• Crumb cake cardstock
• True Gentleman DSP
• Buttons
• Magnets
• Everyday Label Punch
• 1 3/8" scallop circle punch
• 1 1/8" scallop circle punch 
• Pretty Label punch
• 1/2" circle punch
• Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set
• Chocolate Chip Ink

To see how I made the bag please press play on the video below :-) 

https://youtu.be/o-xhhQJE5ac

I hope you enjoyed this masculine project, I love how these papers make such good items for the men in your life. Hope to see you again soon with another tutorial.

Remember the new catalogue is coming gout and I will be sending copies out to my customers, if you would like one and are in the UK please let me know why completing the contact me section on the side bar.

See you soon

Gez xxx

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Stampin' Up!® Fresh Florals Large Gift Bag

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator

I am so happy you have joined me today, I am using the stunning Fresh Florals Paper from Stampin' Up!®, I just love this paper it is so pretty. I am making a very large gift bag using 2 12" x 12" sheets. This bag is a really good size, it measures 9 1/2" tall, 9" wide and 2 1/2" deep. 

Measurements for Bag

• 2 sheets of 12" x 12" 
• Score both @ 1/2" & 3"
• Turn 90º and score @ 2 1/2"

Measurements for Top of Bag

• I used another sheet of the same paper but the reverse side 9" x 5"
• Score on the short side @ 1 1/2"

Products used

• Powder Pink Fresh Floral paper
• Picture Perfect stamp set for sentiment
• Every Day Label Punch
• Whisper White Organza Ribbon
• Whisper White Sheer Ribbon
• Scrap of Whisper White card stock
• Scrap of Powder Pink card stock

To see the video tutorial about putting the bag together please click below

I do hope you enjoyed this project, I will be back again with another one soon :-)

Cheers

Gez xxx

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Stampin' Up!® True Gentleman Shirt Gift Card Holder

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator

Thank you for joining me today for another masculine project using Stampin' Up! True Gentleman Paper. This would go perfectly with the Shirt card I made and make a lovely Fathers Day of birthday card.

Measurements

• I used a rectangle of True Gentleman paper measuring 6" x 11"
• This means you can get 2 from a 12" x 12" sheet
• This shirt if made slightly differently from the card topper
• As before the paper is folded in half length ways
• Then each side is folded to the center line
• Burnish these creases
• Choose which end will be the bottom
• Fold each corner over until it meets the the first fold and burnish

• The sides were folded back to the center then this section was folded to the back
• Just the top section was folded and then burnished again 

• The section was then unfolded again and the triangle section oped up by matching the diagonal to the side edge on both sides to form right angles

• Next fold this section plat and make sure side come out to form the triangular shirt sleeves

• Fold the other end over to form the collar in the same way as was done for the shirt card
• Then fold in half and tuck the sleeves section under the collar
• I then used some Fast Fuse to stick down sections to give it more stability

Gift card pocket

• I made a little pocket out of Very Vanilla cardstock to hold a gift card 3" x 2 3/4"
• I scored @ 1/4" on 3 sides
• Cut diagonally across the bottom edges 
• Using the Starburst punch I punch a semicircle so the gift card is easier to in and out
• Apply glue onto outer edge and stick in place
• I cut a square in Very Vanilla using the largest Stitched Framelit Die
• This was stuck to the shirt back for a message 

Finishing off

• I made a tie and a belly band with a greeting
• For the tie you need a scrap of coordinating paper, you could use the reveres of the paper
• I used a trip 1" x 5"ish!
• I scored @ 1/4" & 3/4" on the short side
• I folder the corners in on one end to the center to form a point
• I then folder in the scored lines and burnished all folds
• I trimmed the tie down to just longer than I wanted it and folded a small section over at the top
• I then wrapped the excess I cut off around the top and glued to form the knot
• This was then glued in place 
• I then took the Corduroy Ribbon and cut a strip that went around the shirt
• I used the 'Treat Yourself' sentiment as I thought that was appropriate for a gift card
• I stamped it onto Very Vanilla and punched out with the 1 3/8" scallop punch
• I then pUnch a 1 1/2" circle from Night Of Navy
• The ribbon ends were glued to the top of the Night of Navy circle 
• The sentiment topper was then adhered to this using mini dimensionals 

Please press the video below to see the tutorial and to craft along with me! 

I do hope you are enjoying these masculine projects I have made. Remember if you want this lovely paper you need to shop now as they will be only available while stocks last.

Cheers for now

Gez

xxx

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Stampin' Up!® Birthday Memories Balloon Card

Nigezza, AKA Gez, Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Hi everyone and thank you for joining me today with a very different project for me. I placed an order with Stampin' Up!® on the very last day of Sale=A-Bration and nose the Birthday Memories DSP as my free gift. I had not been drawn to this suite as I am not particularly enamoured by animal papers but it was FREE so hayho! There are 2 sides to every piece of paper and I do like at least one side so thats fine. I am planning on some 3D projects with the paper but when I saw the balloons on the first sheet I decided to have a go at some Birthday cards. I do not use DSP on my cards very much so this is really out of my comfort zone.

I made 3 cards from half a sheet of 12 x12 paper and each card is a stepped up version of the one before. 

Measurements

• Standard card blank size 5 7/8" x 8 1/4"
• Folded size 5 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• 1st mat is 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"
• 2nd Mat is 5 3/8" x 3 5/8"
• Of course these sizes can be adjusted for what ever size cardstock you use, mats are 1/4" thinner and shorter.
• The Sweet Sugarplum card is slightly different and is dictated by how you cut the Balloons out
• This piece was mated onto Whisper White leaving 1/8" border all the way round 
• This was then mounted onto a Rich Razzleberry mat again leaving 1/8" border all the way round 
• This was then mounted onto Whisper White but the boarder was 1/16" all the way around
• You can adjust these measurements to suit how you want your cards to look
• I used the co-ordinating ribbon from this suite 1/4" (6.4 mm) Stitched-Edge Ribbon
• I used the Happy Birthday from the Teeny Tiny Sentiments
• I used the Classic Label punch
• I added a Balloon Honeycomb Embellishment to each card
• I also added 3 Glitter Enamel Dots

I hope you liked this project, as I said it is not my usual thing but I enjoyed being out of my comfort zone. It was also the first crafting I had done since being on holiday. So why don't you click on the video below and craft alone with me.

Bye for now, I will be back son with another project 

Love

Gez xxx

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Stampin' Up!® Early Release Bundles & Sneak Peek

Nigezza AKA Gez, Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Good morning, I am just popping on now to share with you the fact that Stampin' Up! are giving you the opportunity to get your hands on some amazing new products EARLY! Yes a whole month before the catalogue launches they are letting you order some exclusive bundles that all contain FREE products. 

3 Bundles to chose from

There are 3 bundles to choose from and all contain free products.

Bundle 1.

Bundle 2.

Bundle 3.

New In Colours

You can also purchase all the new in Colours for 2018-2010 in a set with 10% discount.

All of these purchases could also be added to a starter kit if you wanted to join my team,which would add even more value for money.

All links are below to my shop where you can see these early release bundles in more detail and a link to joining my team if you would like to add thees to your starter kit. Here are some samples of cards made from this suite, they really are stunning :-) 

Made from Bundle 3

Made from bundle 2

Made from Bundle 1

I hope you are excited about the new catalogue, if you would like a copy please let me know and it would be my please to send you one and I would be thrilled if you chose to shop with me. Fill in the contact form on the side bar.

See you again with another project soon.

Gez xxx
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Stampin' Up!® True Gentleman Fathers Day card

Nigezza, AKA Gez, Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Welcome to my Blog, today I have the first of 3 masculine projects using Stampin' Up!® True Gentleman Designer Series Paper. I just love this paper and will be sad to see it go. When I check there was still stock available but it is on 'while stocks last' so if you want it don't miss out. There is a link to my shop at the bottom of this post. 

Measurements

• Extra Thick Whisper White cardstock for standard card blank - 5 7/8" x 8 1/4"
• Folded size 5 7/8" x 4 1/8"
• size can be adjusted to what ever is your standard card size
• Largest square from Stitched Framlits cut a square of Tranquil Tide
• Stamped sentiment from Picture Perfect Birthday in Tranquil Tide

To make the shirt

• True Gentleman DSP 5 1/2" x 4"
• Fold in half length ways 
• Fold each long side to the center point
• Burnish fold lines
• Fold top edge diagonally from corner or first fold to center point
• Repeat on other side so it looks like this

• Turn over and fold other end over about 1/2"

• Turn shirt over again and form collar by folding edge diagonally as shown in the picture

• Start the bend at the half way point and fold diagonally
• Repeat on the other side matching points of the collar 
• Burnish all folds
• Finally fold the bottom up and tuck under the collar
• Burnish all folds
• See picture below

To make the tie

• Sometimes you can use the reverse of the paper to create the tie but I did not like the other side of this paper so I use a different strip
• Out of a scrap of paper that would compliment the shirt I used the Classic Label punch 
• I punched 1 fully and one half one
• I wrapped the half one around the top of the label making sure the top triangle was still visible
• This was then secured with glue and stuck to the shirt

• You can add glue to the inside of the shirt to make it more secure if you wish

Assembling the card

• Stick the stitched square at a right angle to the left of the card
• Stick shirt to this
• Stamp sentiment to the right of the card

I hope you like this card, for the video tutorial just press play below.

I hope you enjoyed this card and will join me again for another masculine project next time :-)

See ya soon

Gez xxx

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Stampin' Up!® Sweet Soiree Wedding Card for InspireINK Blog Hop

Nigezza AKA Gez, Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator

Hi here is the video tutorial for the April InspireINK Blog Hop. Yesterday I published the Blog Hop post and told you to return today for the link to the video tutorial.

To see the original post click here! 

Video Tutorial 

To watch the tutorial on my YouTube channel just click the video below:

Measurements and Supplies 

• Extra Thick Whisper White, cut in half, scored in half 5 7/8" x 8 1/4" score @ 4 1/8"
• Mat of silver foiled card stock 5 7/8 x 4 1/8"
• Mat of Sweet Soiree Speciality DSP same size as above and trimmed after die cut
• Border Die from Swirly Snowflakes Thinlits
• Leaf Spray Die from Petals and More Thinlits  
• Love stamp from You're So Sweet
• Co-ordinating Die from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits
• Wedding sentiment from Better Together
• Versamark ink
• Silver embossing powder

Here is the card :-) 

Thanks for joining me today, I will be back on Tuesday with another project :-) 

Gez xxx

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