Friday, 29 January 2021

Dragonfly Gift Box For Notecards

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Thank you for visiting my blog, I really do appreciate it. I am bringing you the tutorial for the gift box I made for the 3D Paper Trimmer Blog Hop.  I made a gift box for a set of notecards I made for another blog hop. I decorated the box in such a way that it could be used as a keepsake box so I deliberately did not put a a sentiment on it.

Dragonfly Gift Box For Notecards

Measurements and Materials


I made this box to hold a set of notecards I made for another blog hop. The box is decorated to match the cards. 
  • Thick Basic White
    • 7 1/4" x 10 3/4"
    • Score on the long side @ 1" - 4 7/8" - 5 7/8" - 9 3/4"
    • Score on the short side 1" from each end
  • Mat for the top of the was cut with the third largest Stitched Rectangle Die
  • It was framed in cardstock cut using the second and third largest Stitched Rectangle Die
  • It was decorated with the dragonfly 
    • I did not want to put a sentiment on the box so that once the cards were all used the box could used as a keep sake box
  • The sides of the box were decorated with the smallest Detailed bands die


Now watch the video tutorial to see how this was made :-) 

Video Tutorial







Time for the closeups!

Dragonfly Gift Box For Notecards

Dragonfly Gift Box For Notecards




Here is the BumbleBee Version if you missed it.

3D Paper Trimmer January Blog Hop: My Favourite SAB Item

3D Paper Trimmer January Blog Hop: My Favourite SAB Item





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I hope you like this project and will give it a try. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow my blog and subscribe to my newsletter? I will be back tomorrow, until then ... 

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx 



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Thursday, 28 January 2021

The Project Share 28th January 2021

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Nigezza Creates Project Share Stampin Up!


Thank you so much for visiting my blog today, it's Thursday so it's time for another Project Share.  Every Thursday I chose a project from 3 of my crafty friends. From the left we have Jill aka Paper Daisy Crafting, Verity aka Inkybutterfly, me and Heather aka Stamp with Nellie.


Heather from Stamp With Nellie


The Project Share 28th January 2021


I love these cards Heather has made. They are so different fro any I have seen. The flower on the corner of the frame is just perfect and the embossing just tops it's off. 


Verity from Inkybutterfly  


The Project Share 28th January 2021




I love these cards that Verity has made with Vine Designs. Simply stunning. I am waiting for this set to arrive and can't wait to try this out.


You can take a closer look at this project by clicking here :-)


Jill from Paper Daisy Crafting



The Project Share 28th January 2021


Finally Jill has been trying out the new blending brushes. She made 3 cards using the a Touch Of Ink images but of course I had to pick the Highland Heather one! Love it. 





I hope you have enjoyed these projects and have visited the blogs. I will be back tomorrow with another  project, until then ...



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Wednesday, 27 January 2021

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Nigezza Creates aka Gez, Independent Stampin' Up® Demonstrator 


Thank you for visiting my blog, I really do appreciate it and hope you like the project and will take a look at the video tutorial as well.  It is Wednesday to it's Junk Journal time! I really enjoy making these projects and I really hope you like seeing them.  A week or so ago someone posted a picture of these TESCO sandwich bags in a Facebook group I am in and I thought they looked fab and could be used in Junk Journals. So the next time I was shopping I popped a box in my trolly. (for those reading this who are not i the UK this is a supermarket chain) The bags are made from unbleached greaseproof paper so perfect for a journal, they have such a lovely feel and the all important crinkle noise!


Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags


Measurements and Materials


I used 2 of the sandwich bags for this project
  • The top of the bags were trimmed to make both sides even
  • A very small amount was taken off the bottom of each bag
  • Each bag is then folded in half and creased well
  • The height of the folded bag will be approximately 3 3/4"
  • The width is just a little under 5 3/4"
  • The bags are glued as per the video
  • For the folder I used 12" x 5 3/4" sheet of scrapbook paper
    • The paper was almost like cardstock
  • For the video I used 11" x 5 3/4" just in case you do not have 12'x12' paper
    • Score on the long side @ 3 3/4" - 4" - 7 3/4"
    • The score every 1/8" until you score 9 3/4"
    • This is for the curved flap
  • I fasten the folder by adding a circle with an eyelet 
  • a length of bakers twine was wound round the circle and the twine then went round the whole folder and then wound round the circle again  
    • This allows the folder to expand as you add your ephemera


Now watch the video tutorial to see how this was made :-) 

Video Tutorial



Time for the closeups!



Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags

Small Ephemera Folder Using Tesco Sandwich Bags



I hope you like this project and will give it a try. To make sure you don't miss any of my projects why not subscribe to my YouTube channel, follow my blog and subscribe to my newsletter? I will be back tomorrow, until then ...

Happy Crafting!

Gez xxx 

Below are the products I used, if you click on the item it will take you directly to my shop where you can purchase the items.

Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-) 


Host code is SHNR27B4


Current Offers From Me


Click here to see my offers, kits and shares :-)


My Shop 


My shop is open 24/7 Click here to shop!




Don't forget to use my host code to receive a share of the Stampin' rewards as a thank you for shopping with me :-)

Host code is SHNR27B4



If your order is £150 or more before P&P then do not use the host code as you qualify for host rewards on your own and can chose what you want :-)


Free Tutorial Bundle When You Shop With Me


I have collaborated with Stampin' Up! demos all over the world to create this PDF of 38 tutorials. All projects use new products from the January- June Mini catalogue. This is yours free for shopping with me :-) 


Free Stampin' Up! Tutorial Bundle


My Team



    • If you want to start a business for £99 then this is the way to do it!
    • Choose £130 of products for £99
    • PLUS during January & February 2021 you also get 5 packs of 6"x6" DSP
      • Each pack contains 40 sheets
      • 2020 - 2022 in colours
      • Each of the colour families, Neutrals, Regals, Brights & Subtles
    • Support from me and the wider team when you join my team
    • I am also a Pootler which is Pootles team (Sam) 
    • You will also become one of these when you join with me
    • No obligation to sell, make videos, blog etc
    • You can just join up and get the 20% discount for yourself


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