Friday, December 21, 2012

This Week's Sketch Challenge Winner!


Week 27 - Sketch Challenge Winner:

sketch challenge a cherry on top

Congrats to debamas! You were randomly selected as our winner!

You'll receive 500 ACOT Bonus Points!

75 BONUS POINTS to all other entrants just for playing!

Debamas used this sketch from Becky Fleck as inspiration:

Sketch Challenge - Week 27:

becky fleck sketch acherryontop

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Wine Gift Tag How To Video Tutorial


This project by Kerry features items from Echo Park Paper and Carta Bella.

how to make a gift tag for a wine bottle

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create wine bottle gift tags. They make for a unique way to gift a bottle of wine to your friends, co-workers or loved ones during this Holiday Season, or anytime of year!

What you'll need:
Click to watch step by step video instructions:



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Saturday, December 15, 2012

How To Make Quick & Easy Matchbook Gift Card Holders


Posted by lauralooloo

Some people think gift cards are a cop-out during the gift-giving season . . .but I for one LOVE to receive a gift card! Come on, free money for guilt-free shopping expeditions!? It's the gift that keeps on giving! Jazzing up a gift card in fun packaging can give the gift card some added zip and personality. It's the perfect finishing touch.

matchbook gift card holder by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

These matchbook gift card holders can be whipped up in just a few minutes, using whatever supplies you have on hand.  

In addition to my everyday tools and supplies, here's what else I used:

Bo Bunny Snow Day collection: patterned papers - Pajamas, and Journal, plus Bo Bunny Snow Day cardstock stickers
Cappuchino Brown Bakers Twine 
Canvas Corp Mini Flat Bags
Scor-Pal (The Scor-Pal makes quick work of the scored lines on this project, but a ruler and folding by hand will get the job done as well.)
 
First, we'll construct the matchbook base.  
matchbook gift card tutorial by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

Trim patterned paper (or cardstock) strip to 9.25x3 inches.  Score strip at 4, 4.25, and 8.5.


matchbook gift card holder by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

Fold in and sand edges.


matchbook gift card holder by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

Staple the small flap near the very bottom.  This will keep the large flap secure when you tuck it in. 

(Before you staple, fold the large flap in, so you know how low to add the staple.)  


matchbook gift card holder tutorial, by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

To prepare the pocket, use a small flat bag (like Canvas Corp's Mini Bag) and punch a half circle from the top front.  

matchbook gift card holder by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

Adhere pocket to inside of matchbook.  Now comes the fun part. . .decorating!

I created two different coordinating gift card holders, simply playing around with the Bo Bunny Snow Day cardstock stickers, and journaling paper.  I added some twine to finish off the projects and then all that's left is to add the gift card of your choice.  
matchbook gift card tutorial by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com  matchbook gift card holder by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

I decorated the front of each, plus the inside flap, using a journaling tag to add a "to/from" and a little note. 

matchbook gift card holder by laura williams, for www.acherryontop.com

Easy-peasy! AND it will definitely bump up that gift card present to the top of the favorites list in a hurry!

Remember that the matchbook gift card holder can be easily transitioned from a winter theme to any holiday or celebration you can think of.  Follow the same instructions and substitute any themed product you'd like!

Check out the rest of my article at A Cherry On Top by clicking HERE.  I'll share card ideas made from the left over parts and pieces of this project and more links to product suggestions.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

This Week's Sketch Challenge!


    Week 27 - Sketch Challenge:

becky fleck sketch challenge

We'd love to see what you can do with this sketch! Post your finished layout on our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #27 Topic on our Message Board and in the Sketch Challenge #27 Gallery

Random winner to be selected and awarded 500 ACOT Bonus Points! Act fast! You have until midnite EST on Wednesday - December 18, 2012 to post your project. See Terms & Conditions.

Becky Fleck - A Cherry On Top Becky Fleck, founder of PageMaps.com, created a free resource seven years ago, providing distinct, original sketches that help papercrafters spend less time planning their pages and cards and more time scrapping them.
Becky is the editor of Scrapbook & Cards Today, Canada’s premiere papercrafting magazine. Another free resource (downloadable via pdf), you can find many more of Becky’s sketches in this quarterly publication. Visit PageMaps and Scrapbook & Cards Today for loads of inspiration!
 
 
Don't forget to visit our Contests & Challenges forum on our Message Board for even more inspiration!
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Thursday, December 6, 2012

This Week's Sketch Challenge Winner!


     Week 26 - Sketch Challenge Winner:
sketch challenge a cherry on top
Congrats to ScrappyDistractions! You were randomly selected as our winner!

She was awarded 500 ACOT Bonus Points!

75 BONUS POINTS to all other entrants just for playing!

ScrappyDistractions used this sketch from Becky Fleck as inspiration:

Sketch Challenge - Week 26:
becky fleck sketch acherryontop

View more of the great submissions HERE!  Be sure to check out our other Contests & Challenges!

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Friday, November 30, 2012

How To Make Gift Boxes Using The Scor Pal


Posted by T_Mayberry

Today I will be showing you how to easily make a gift box that can be used for giving special holiday treats and goodies.

Using the Scor-Pal scoring board you can easily make a box like this with your favorite patterned paper or card stock.  Easily change the patterned papers used to fit any holiday or occasion. 


 
Determining the size to cut your box's paper depends on how big you want the box.

You simply add the height of the sides with the base width to get the size to cut the paper. 


I wanted a 3" box with sides that were 2" high. Using the formula above that would be 2" + 3" +2" for a total of 7".  So, I cut a 7" square of patterned paper

I then scored 2" from the left and 2" from the right (6" mark).

Rotate 90 degrees and repeat.




Next snip the left and right vertical score lines from the outer edge to the horizontal scores.



Add adhesive to the outside edge flaps



Fold inwards and adhere to create the base of the box. 



You're now well on your way to creating your own personalized gift box.  Click HERE for instructions on completing the box lid and for a 'recipe' list of products you'll need.  

Adapt the dimensions to fit the gift.  Using various patterned papers will instantly add pizzazz and thoughtfulness to any present!






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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

This Week's Sketch Challenge! Get ACOT Points!


Week 26 - Sketch Challenge:

becky fleck sketch challenge

We'd love to see what you can do with this sketch! Post your finished layout on our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #26 Topic on our Message Board and in the Sketch Challenge #26 Gallery

Random winner to be selected and awarded 500 ACOT Bonus Points! Act fast! You have until midnite EST on Wednesday - December 5, 2012 to post your project. See Terms & Conditions.

Becky Fleck - A Cherry On Top Becky Fleck, founder of PageMaps.com, created a free resource seven years ago, providing distinct, original sketches that help papercrafters spend less time planning their pages and cards and more time scrapping them.
Becky is the editor of Scrapbook & Cards Today, Canada’s premiere papercrafting magazine. Another free resource (downloadable via pdf), you can find many more of Becky’s sketches in this quarterly publication. Visit PageMaps and Scrapbook & Cards Today for loads of inspiration!
 
 
Don't forget to visit our Contests & Challenges forum on our Message Board for even more inspiration!

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Sketch #25 Winner: ACherryOnTop.com Crafts


     Week 25 - Sketch Challenge Winner:

sketch challenge a cherry on top

Congrats to Retiree3! You were randomly selected as our winner!

She was awarded 500 ACOT Bonus Points!

75 BONUS POINTS to all other entrants just for playing!

Retiree3 used this sketch from Becky Fleck as inspiration:

Sketch Challenge - Week 25:

becky fleck sketch acherryontop

View more of the great submissions HERE!  Be sure to check out our other Contests & Challenges!


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Friday, November 16, 2012

How To Use Washi Sheets: ACherryOnTop.com


We love all things Washi!  Today, we're featuring WeR Memory Keeper's 12"x12" Washi Adhesive Sheets.  That's right - 12"x12" Washi!


In this video tutorial, you will learn how to use these Washi Adhesive Sheets to alter a glass jar. You can fill this jar with candy to make a wonderful Holiday gift for anyone on your list!

What you'll need:


Suggested Products:
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carta bella merry and bright  circle punchribbon

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Back By Popular Demand! Weekly Sketch Challenges:


    Week 25 - Sketch Challenge:

becky fleck sketch challenge

We'd love to see what you can do with this sketch! Post your finished layout on our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #25 Topic on our Message Board and in the Sketch Challenge #25 Gallery

Random winner to be selected and awarded 500 ACOT Bonus Points! Act fast! You have until midnite EST on Tuesday - November 20, 2012 to post your project. See Terms & Conditions.

Becky Fleck - A Cherry On Top Becky Fleck, founder of PageMaps.com, created a free resource seven years ago, providing distinct, original sketches that help papercrafters spend less time planning their pages and cards and more time scrapping them.

Becky is the editor of Scrapbook & Cards Today, Canada’s premiere papercrafting magazine. Another free resource (downloadable via pdf), you can find many more of Becky’s sketches in this quarterly publication. Visit PageMaps and Scrapbook & Cards Today for loads of inspiration!
 
 
Don't forget to visit our Contests & Challenges forum on our Message Board for even more inspiration!

See Sketch Challenge Terms & Conditions or View and Submit Challenge Entries

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Meet Us At Our Warehouse Sale Tomorrow!




November 3, 2012
9-4PM
Our next warehouse sale:
November 3, 2012

We'll also be doing a really fun MAKE-N-TAKE + prizes throughout the day
 
At our warehouse sale, you'll find incredible deals on all sorts of scrapbooking, stamping and paper crafting supplies. 

Visit our warehouse, take a tour, meet Kristin, Heidi, Brandon, Michelle, Cathy, Deb, Clint and some of the ACOT crew; enjoy refreshments, and best of all, SAVE A TON OF MONEY (half off or more) on some great products.  

Be sure to sign up for our LOCAL Warehouse Sale Newsletter to receive important details and last minute sale information! 

We are located in Saginaw Township, Michigan. Our warehouse is located at 2216 Midland Road, Saginaw, MI  48603

Click HERE for more details!

We hope to see you there!

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