PCP Clear Dollar Color Challenge and Limelight Sketch Challenge

Happy Saturday! I have a card to share with you that I made for both the PCP (Papercraft Planet) color challenge and the sketch and product challenge over at Limelight Papercrafts.

Shawne is hosting this weekend and she picked some great colors even if they are out of her comfort zone. They really came together well - thanks Shawne!

The sketch is a good one and I (as usual) didn't follow it quite to the letter, but the gist is there :) My texture is in the form of my embossing folder.

The good and the bad about CTMH cardstock is that it has a white core which is mostly good (lol) and so after I embossed it, I sanded a bit of the color off and then added some chocolate distressing ink just to tone down the true orange color I was using. I also went for a slightly muted purple and kept by green to my image.

The stamp I chose is the October Flower of the month and you can probably figure out why. I stamped with black versacolor and then used clear embossing powder on 140 lb watercolor paper. Then I used my aquapainter/waterbrush and my ink pads to color it in. Watercoloring is definitely not my most used technique and I definitely need more practice, but I do like the look.

The circles on the right are some buttons and then I decided to place some Basic Grey Rhinestones to the centers for a little glitz.

We are having a leisurely morning here at home an then heading down to Seattle to meet up with my mom. She has my new purse... I will definitely share pictures tomorrow. I'm super excited to get this purse (more later). And we will also be having dinner at my sister's and boyfriend's along with my Mom.

Thanks for visiting an have a great day. If you are doing stuff for World Card Making Day have fun.

Recipe:
Cardstock: White PTI, Orange, Smokey Plum (CTMH), watercolor paper
Ink: versacolor black
Stamps: October Flower of the Month (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Other: cuttlebug embossing folder, sanding block, ribbon, EK Sucess border punch, buttons, basic grey rhinestones

Papertrey ink Blog Hop and Limelight Papercrafts Sketch Challenge

ETA... I realized after looking at other posts that I was dreaming this challenge. Its not distress... its text... so.... I either read this on a different blog hop, can't read, or can read and need help with comprehension, or a other multitude of other issues that I won't get into and of course I figured it after the fact...duh!!! Does the sentiment count as text??

So, my apologies for making up my own challenge (hehe)

Wow... its been a while since I was able to play along with the Papertrey ink Blog Hop, but things aligned and I already had all the materials on hand, so I'm excited that I have something to share this time around.

I also got double duty from this one and I loosely followed a really cute sketch that Mandy has up for the Limelight Sketch and Product Challenge. The focus there was sentiments and I love this sentiment from my newest stamp set from Papertrey.

I used is my very newest set called In Bloom and since I hadn't been able to get the set called Friends til the End, I jumped on the chance to pick this $15 set.

The challenge for the Blog Hop was all about distress. I started with some Dark Chocolate Cardstock and then layered some Melon Berry, which I stamped with one of the flowers, and then flanked that with some patterned paper from Green Tea Leaves. I think that patterned paper is my all time favorite.

I then did some stitching, and used duo distress inks and then scissors to rough up all my edges. The inks are wonderful to work with and I highly recommend them.

Finally, I layered my sentiment, added some PTI chocolate buttons and matching ribbon. I love how this card turned out and I hope you do to.

Thanks for visiting and have a great night.

Limelight Sketch and Product Challenge

Hey all... I've got another post for you. This card is for the Limelight Papercraft Sketch and Product Challenge. We all know its all about the bling baby! Mandy has carried Kaisercraft (LOVE IT, IN LOVE WITH IT) and she is now carrying the Basic Grey bling too.

For my card, I am using some fabulous paper sent to me from Brandi from her ebay store called My Little Ribbon Shop. This stuff is seriously too cute and is from October Afternoon. But for my bling, I had to use this shape from CTMH. I again, have to say that I love these bling shapes, but they are basically a hassle to get down because they are very flexible due to the fact that the whole piece is connected and is adhesive backed. But, I managed... my original plan was to use the circle shape with my rub on in the center, but it didn't turn out and I had to scrap it. No biggie, since in the end, I think I like this shape better.

For the most part, its a pretty simple card. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend.

Don't forget that the Papercraft Planet Clear Dollar Color Challenge is up now too. You've got all weekend to come and play.

We Have an "Official" and "Non - Official" Winner for Limelight Papercraft 1 Year Anniversary

Did you think I had forgotten??? It has just taken me a bit to get there - LOL. Anyway, we have the "official" winner and then we have a "secondary" winner too. Why you ask??

Well, when you have twin boys, they both want to do the same thing. So here are pictures of Will drawing the official LIMELIGHT prize:

Shaking the official jar:


The special one:


And the Winner is: Michelle Singer


Now its time for my "non official" winner. I will be sending you a prize of my own :)

Here is Nate doing his official duty:


And the winner is Emily from Saye What?


Ok, there you go ladies. Make sure to e-mail me your addies. Michelle, I'll send yours to Mandy and she'll send you your prize.

Thanks to everyone who played along!

Limelight Papercrafts is ONE year old Today

Its celebration time friends. Limelight Papercrafts is celebrating their 1 year anniversary today with a big cyberspace party. There are lots of games and prizes up for grabs. Come join the fun and celebrate with Mandy and her team. I had loads of fun being on Mandy's DT last year and want to help her celebrate.

I have a fun game for you and I swear its simple. I have a list of items below and the FIRST LETTER IS HIGHLIGHTED. Take all the HIGHLIGHTED letters and spell a special word. Post your answer and I will pick a random winner to win some Prima Petals Butterfly.


Magnetic Snaps

Ink

Embellishments

Glitz Design

TaDa Creative Studios

Lime Rickey

Liquid Pearls

Individual Half Pearls

Hearts of Gold

Here is a list of all the different links for more games and prizes:

Mandy (Ms Limelight herself) - Balderdash

Lisa H - Color Challenge

Ryann S - Small Part of a Picture Guessing Game

Amy C - Scrapbooking Sketch

Lorie A - Card Sketch

Jennifer T - Tell Us Your Limelight Favorites

Lee M - Summer Inspiration Challenge

Kristen C - Basic Grey Product Line Guessing Game

Jennifer G - Photo Scavenger Hunt

Tiffany J - Blurred Photo Guessing Game

Becky C - Word Scrambles

Amy T - Buttons in a Jar Guessing Game

Nikki T - Where's Waldo with the Limelight Logo

Now go have fun and thanks for stopping by!

Ladies in the Limelight Sketch and Product Challenge

Hi everyone! Today is Limelight Papercrafts Product and Sketch Challenge - Woohoo! Take a look at the sketch and I'll share the details for the challenge below.


Here are the deets straight from the "horses" mouth (hehe). Brandi knows I love her so don't worry everyone - no insults here.

"Sometimes as stampers and scrapbookers we can get stuck in a bit of a routine of doing the same thing over and over. Well, this sketch and product challenge aims to remedy that problem! That's because we're challenging you to think of new ways to use what you have! We want to see you use two or more DIFFERENT stamps on your card or scrapbook layout. Whether you create a scene with your stamps or just combine a background stamp and an image stamp, we want you to do something new and creative! Limelight Papercrafts has tons of fantastic stamps to choose from! If you don't have any Limelight products, that's ok! Just use what you do have! We can't wait to see what you create!"

So here's my version. I did use 2 different stamps, they just happened to be from the same stamp set. They are from the super cute Stampendous Clear set called Changito in Space. I just love the little Changitos.

I also got to try out some of the Core'dinations cardstock that Mandy has at the store. She has quite the selection too. I have to say this stuff is pretty darn neat.

So what I did was take a template and traced the stars on the back side (yellow) of the cardstock and then took my stylus and scored the stars. Yes, I did use my Scor-pal and it was really quite easy. I then took sandpaper and ran it over the scored stars to get the yellow inside to show.

For my inside sketch piece, I decided to make a frame (the yellow side of the Core'dinations cardstock) because I didn't want to hide all those stars I created. My hand did start to cramp a bit from all the scoring. I used my long rectangle nesties to create the frame and had to trim it up just a bit, but again an easy fix. I then added some yellow stickles to the frame (just for fun).

For my 3-D star, I did the same thing and then just trimmed outside the score lines. My Changito was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black, colored in with my Copics and then cut out. The limey cardstock is actually Bazzill Bling from the store too.

So, do you want to know how you can play and join in on the fun? Plus there's the possibility of a great prize if you do!

• Sketch and Product Challenge with a focus on using two or more DIFFERENT stamps.
  
• Uploads to SCS should have the keyword: LLPC013.
• Participants should post a comment and a link to their card on Mandy's blog. All entries must be submitted by Sunday, January 25th , at midnight to win a Stampendous single of their choice!

Make sure to visit the other DT Ladies for more inspiration and eye candy!

Brandi
JenMarie
Becky
Ryann
Lisa
Mandy
Lee (7th Chick)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Thursday!

{Recipe}

Cardstock: Bazzill Bling, Core'dinations
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, White Daisy (Close to my Heart)
Stamps: Changito in Space (Stampendous)
Other: Scor-pal, stickles, nesties, copics

Edited to add: I'm back and added some more info down at the bottom (in red) if you are interested!


Hi everyone! I am just posting this card for today and letting you know that I got that really cute stamp from Limelight Papercrafts. Mandy has tons of great new stuff at the store, plus new weekly specials - which one of is the new Pink Cat Studio stamp set!! I just ordered one (hehe).

This is such a lamo post, but I wanted to get some eye candy up for you. I'm off to go rock some babies and I'll be back and then will put details in the post and share some other news with you.

Have a great morning!

-Katie

Ha, I was in such a rush I didn't even put a title on... well, we are back from "work". It is always fun to take the boys to "school". They get the chance to interact with other kids and I get a chance to earn a little bit of extra money and hold babies. Not too shabby huh? Plus its only 2 times a month too.

So, I just wanted to add that the 2 little Pink Paislee stamps I bought I have thoroughly enjoyed thus far. I love this little heart.

{Recipe}: Cardstock: CTMH Black, GP White, Papertrey ink Pure Poppy, Ink: Versamark, Versafine Black Onyx, Papertrey ink Pure Poppy, Stamps: Pink Paislee, Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Kaisercraft black rhinestones

Here is the other card that I made using this heart stamp, so this time I wanted to do a bright and bold version. I love black and red together - who doesn't?? Since I used the red as my background I decided to emboss a black heart and use it as my focal point. Then I added those awesome Kaisercraft rhinestones in the corner. You can find the stamp and the rhinestones at Limelight Papercrafts.

Speaking of Limelight and Mandy, I will be ending my DT term there at the end of this month. I could serious gush about this lady - she has been a blast to design for and the team she picked has been awesome. I won't be designing, but I as sure as heck will be participating in all those awesome contests and challenges - talk about yummy prizes... plus, the store only gets better and better. I'm always psyched to click the "Newest Product" tab!!

Thanks Mandy and Drew for 2 great terms and congrats to the lovely new Chicks joining the team. Lee Murphy is continuing on as a full member and Lorie Ames will be joining the group. Can't wait to see what you guys do!

But don't worry, there is still some things to see from me. This Thursday is another Sketch and Product Challenge so make sure to come back and play if you can.

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Another piece of fun news is that I am going to be attending CHA this weekend. I've never been to one and don't really know what to expect, but I going to just have fun and ogle all the great products and the "celebrities" of the papercrafting world. I hope to be posting some pictures if I can of whatever I can.

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Also, I posted another Stamp Spotlight over at Clearly iStamp (Lori's Clear Dollar Stamps Blog) along with some more watercoloring tips. The stamp set I used is called Ballerina and is truly one of my favorites for Ballet/ Girly stuff. Go check it out if you have time.

Ok, I think that's it - phewww. Hope you continue to have a good day!

I'm either way behind or super early...

Good morning everyone! I was so excited to get the Christmas Kitty stamp set from Pink Cat Studio, but just never got around to inking any of it up. But I finally bit the bullet and said that it was just time.

I originally thought that I would use it for a birthday card, but then it just turned itself into a Christmas card. Isn't she a cutie.

I got all my supplies from Limelight Papercrafts during the holidays and I still love this paper even though Christmas is over. Its from Little Yellow Bicycle.

That's it for today. Have a wonderful day!



{Recipe)

Cardstock: GP White, Christmas 8x8 Pad from Little Yellow Bicycle
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, CTMH Green
Stamps: Christmas Kitty (Pink Cat Studio)
Other: Copics, Nesties, Oval Punch

It was almost love... the Limelight way

Good morning! I was in Valentine's mode although I do have to say that most of my cards that I've been making are more "love" cards rather than "Valentine's" cards, but anyway, my full intention was to make another "love" card, but it changed on me and ended up as a friend card.

I got just about all my goodies from Limelight Papercrafts. I based my card around the new Basie Grey Bittersweet paper - oh its just yummy and I wanted to use another new Pink Paislee stamp that I received from the store too. This one is a nice size single flower and I stamped it straight onto some of the Bittersweet. I then cut them out, added some Bittersweet buttons and used the sheer white polka dot ribbon. I tell you, I have used this white sheer polka dot ribbon A LOT these several months. It goes with just about EVERYTHING.

The "hello friend" is from a mini Hero Arts set from my stash.

I've been figuring out exactly what I want from the store, but I'm on a budget and it is so hard especially since Mandy has been adding way too much fun stuff to her inventory. Go check it out - you'll be flabbergasted with all the goodies.

Well, gotta run... I hope you have a great day!



{Recipe}

Cardstock: Lavender Moon (Papertrey ink)
Designer Paper: Basic Grey Bittersweet
Ink: CTMH Black
Stamps: Pink Paislee Stitched Flower, Hero Arts
Other: Basic Grey Buttons, Ribbon, Oval Punch

My Version of Pink and Chocolate

Good morning friends! I am at my 12 hour crop today for my twins group. My friends and I got most things set up and I am hoping to get some pictures to share with you :)

Anyway, when I got back last night from setting up I just HAD TO get a little card made to share. I just got my monthly order from Mandy at Limelight Papercrafts and it all works together perfectly. I won't get into a lot of detail, but this was such a cute card to put together and it was so darn easy - and its my slightly off version of pink and brown.

I used Papertrey ink's Kraft cardstock as my base and my new Basic Grey Bittersweet for the designer paper. I also got a chance to use my new Martha Stewart heart border punch too - too cute, I might add. Then I stamped the Pink Paislee Dotted Heart stamp on some extra brown Basic Grey paper, cut it out and used a pop dot to attach it to my card. Then I just added a matching Basic Grey Bittersweet Button and added a bit of waxy flax to the button holes and voila! The sentiment sweetheart is from a Close to my Heart set that I have.

I don't have time to add all the links to the post, but I got all the good stuff at Limelight. Click on the juicy lime ----> on the sidebar to go visit. Mandy is getting lots of great new arrivals at the store!

Thanks for visiting and I will try and get some fun pictures up later.

Ladies in the Limelight Sketch and Product Challenge

Good morning! Yup, today is Thursday and that means it is also time for another Limelight Sketch and Product Challenge. Here's all the info in Brandi's very own words:

One trend has become VERY noticeable in the paper-crafting industry in the past year: textured products! We have textured cardstock, embossing, fuzzy ribbons, fun flock, and lots of other products that make paper crafting fun to the touch! So this week we ask you: Why don't you reach out and touch....some textured products? (Diana Ross, anyone??) Limelight Papercrafts carries some gorgeous ribbons that are fuzzy, silky, and smooth. Or if that doesn't appeal to you, how about Fun Flock in 9 fun colors!? What about the new Core'dinations textured cardstock? If it's got texture, use it! If you don't have anything from Limelight, that's ok! Use what you do have!

Here is the info you need to participate!

• Sketch and Product Challenge with a focus on textured products.
  
• Uploads to SCS should have the keyword: LLPC012.
• Participants should post a comment and a link to their card on Mandy's blog. All entries must be submitted by Sunday, January 11th , at midnight to win a box 12x12 Chocolate Box paper.

Here is my take on the sketch. I've been loving the whole Valentine thing and thought I would go ahead and make a card for my hubby. The next thing that popped into my head was this tree from Unity and when I thought of tree I thought of "growing".

I tried to keep it somewhat masculine by keeping it streamlined looking, but you just can't give up pink -but there's plenty of brown and kraft throw in in there.

For my texture, I decided to use my all time FAVORITE embossing folder - Swiss Dots. I did sand my Close to my Heart once I embossed to expose the white core to it. My image was so simple to stamp (in chocolate) and my sentiment was created on my computer and then die cut with one of my nestability label dies. A bit of stitching on the card and overall, a great sketch to put together.

Thanks for stopping by and visiting. Mandy is expecting some really awesome stuff at the store. I can't wait!!! But while you are waiting make sure to stop on over and check out this weeks specials.

And finally, make sure to go visit the other ladies for lots of creative inspiration. I hope you have the time to come play!

Brandi
JenMarie
Becky
Ryann
Lisa
Mandy
Lee (7th Chick)

Limelight Papercraft - "Its for the Kids" Challenge

Good morning everyone! Today's project was inspired by a Limelight Papercrafts challenge ala Mandy. She challenged us to create something with your kids or for your kids. Because of the timing of the challenge I immediately thought of thank you cards.

So how many of you have thank you notes galore to make/write/send out? For me, the most important thank you notes that I want to make sure I send are the ones from the kids. I believe that's important that the boys realize that its a must to show ones appreciation for things given to them.

In the past, I've had Hunter decorate his own cards and write in them, but since there are 3 boys now, I decided to make the cards myself. But, I wanted the boys to have a lot of interaction with them so I decided to stamp my images and let them color them. Hunter being 9 could do all the writing inside, although I did leave a couple for him to color in too. The twins are smart, but not that smart to write anything legible at 3 (lol).

So the first stamp I thought of was Billy from Pink Cat Studio. I chose the Billy from Dress Up Billy and it would have been absolutely perfect if the card had been just from the twins, but I needed to figure out a way to

What I ended up doing was stamping the first Billy, masking him, then stamping the second Billy. Its perfect too since their hands match up so well.

Then I had to mask both the 1st and 2nd Billy and mask off the bottom half of Billy and stamp just his upper portion. Next was to just ink up the bottom of Billy, but I had to stamp him quite a bit lower to give him the appearance of being much taller than his "brothers". I then went in and fixed and added any leg, shirt, and pants lines.

Would you believe me if I told you that I did this all flawlessly the first time and each consecutive time I did this? NOT!!! Seriously, it was a bit crazy and my intentions were to stamp my original and then photo copy enough for my others, but the ink wasn't printing out dark enough. It just looked bad and we couldn't have that could we?? Oh, and for the background I just stuck all the little pieces to the stamp set onto an acrylic block and stamped a whole bunch of them at one time until the background was full.

For my names, I word processed those on the computer and then used my word window punch to punch them out.

One note here though is that if it had worked I would have photo-copied but I want everyone to remember that it isn't ok to photo copy for resale purchases.

I wasn't able to get a picture of all 3 working on them, so the little ones will have to do. I will have to say that they loved it.

Did you notice the little sock monkey in the hand of one of the boys? Since the set doesn't have a little bear or aka "baby" I had to use the monkey, but everyone will get the point. I should really have stamped 2 of them too, but it would have gotten a bit squished so one just had to do for little Natey.

Overall, it was a bit time consuming, but since I didn't have to do any coloring it wasn't really all that bad.

Thanks for coming by and visiting and make sure that you visit all the other Limelight DT members blogs for some awesome inspiration.

Brandi
Becky
JenMarie
Lisa
Ryann
Lee
Mandy

And one more little thing.... Go visit Mandy's Blog - she's having another DT call and you could be in the Limelight too!

Oh, I guess I have another thing... (lol)... it just doesn't end huh? I've got a great stamp set I'm featuring over at Clearly iStamp. Its a great one and if you want to see how I use my Copics then head on over too.

And I swear that's it. Have a great day!



{Recipe}

Cardstock: White GP, Twilight (CTMH)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamps: Dress up Billy (Pink Cat Studio)
Other: computer, Word Label Punch

Limelight 6 Chicks Thursday Sketch and Product Challenge

Howdy everybody! Its that time again and if you were thinking that it didn't seem all that long ago since the last sketch and product challenge then go with your gut, 'cuz you are right. We are having this one a bit early due to the holidays.


Here are the dirty details:

• Sketch and Product Challenge theme - Use your favorite Patterned Paper
  
• If you happen to have Limelight goods - Awesome! But IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT. Geesh we all have a lot, so just use what ya got, join the fun, and play along.
  
• The winning participant will receive their choice of any type of glitter that is offered at Limelight.
  
• Entries are submitted by posting a comment and a link to the card or online gallery on Mandy's blog.
  
• All entries must be submitted by Sunday, December 22nd by midnight.
  
• Uploads to SCS should have the keyword: LLPC0011
• PRIZE - A brand new Basic Grey Bittersweet 6x6 paper pad. Mandy will ship it out to the winner as soon as they arrive at the store!
  

Here is my take on the sketch. Brandi, I have to say that this was another sketch that I just love. It is so easy to put together! I used some of my left over Pink Paislee (Christmas) paper, but if you notice, it definitely isn't a Christmas card. I paired it with a Unity inspirational stamp - Creating Yourself - and boom the card was done.


Make sure you check out the other fabo ladies for some eye candy and/or inspiration.

Brandi
JenMarie
Becky
Ryann
Lisa
Mandy
Tiffany (7th Chick)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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My critique is up at Craft Critique today - Little Yellow Bicycle Photo Ornament Kit. I got mine from Mandy and Limelight Papercrafts.

{Recipe}

Cardstock: White, Colonial White, Hollyhock (CTMH)
DP: Pink Paislee (Tinsel Town)
Ink: Hollyhock (CTMH)
Stamps: Creating Yourself (Unity)
Other: Kaisercraft Rhinestones (clear), Imaginisce (Large Pink Bling)

Box Tutorial

Edited to Add: Addition of a handle, and glittering method Revised measurements for designer paper for box lid.

Good morning all. Here is the rest of my ornament and packaging tutorial from yesterday. To be honest, a box is a box is a box. I made this one to specifically fit the small star ornament from yesterday. If you happen to make the larger star using the 2" square, you would have to make a bigger box. So without further ado:

Materials List

Cardstock of Choice and/or Designer Paper
Scor-pal
Transparency
Die Cut (in this case Spellbinder's Nestabilities)
Adhesive
Exacto knife
Ribbon

Step 1: Cut base cardstock 8 1/2 x 9. Along the 9" side score at 2" and 7". Along the 8 1/2" side score at 2".
*** You will need 2 pieces cut and scored - one being the back of the box and the other being the front***


Step 2: Cut along the bottom to create your bottom folds (on both pieces)

Step 3: Glue the bottom flaps down and this is your back half of the box. I didn't decorate this section at all since nothing will be showing except the back and I just left that white.

Step 4: Cut a piece of designer paper that measures 6 1/4" x 4 3/4". That will leave you a slight border around the paper.

Place this piece of paper on your die cut machine and then center your die cut where you want your window.

Step 5: Now place your designer paper with the cut out window over the front of the front half of the box. Center the next size smaller die in the cut window.
***Fold the side flaps under so the whole thing will fit through the machine. It won't matter because you will have more designer paper on the sides***

Step 6: Turn the front 1/2 the box to the inside at attach a piece of transparency to the inside of the box.

Step 7: Glue the bottom flaps together and then slide the back half into the front half and glue bottom and sides together.
*** this example doesn't have the window cut out***

Step 8: Cut a piece of cardstock 7 1/8" x 4 1/8" for the lid.
Score 1" on all 4 sides and cut on score marks on 2 opposite sides.

Step 9: Cut designer paper to fit the top (5 x 2), front (5 x 7/8), and the sides
(1 7/8 x 7/8)
Glue flaps on inside.


Step 10: Flip top over and cut a slit in the center of the lid. This is where the ribbon will be inserted.


Step 11: Fold ribbon in 1/2 and insert the folded section through the slit and adjust to desired loop length.

Use the tails that are hanging on the inside to loosely tie the hanger from the ornament. It will stay in place perfectly because the ornament weighs nothing.

Here is another picture of the box with top and ornament.

Thanks for coming and visiting and I hope you enjoy making one of these yourself.

Additional Pictures and Handle

Strip of cardstock that measures 12" x 1"
Designer Paper 12" x 3/4"

I decided to use a corner rounder for the ends of this handle.

I used a hole punch on my handles and then marked the placement on the sides of the box. Make sure that placement is done with the lid on. Mark with some sort of marker.

You can use a paper piercer, but be careful. I used my Cropadile Big Bite because all the hand held ones didn't go deep enough. Then I attached with large brads.

Now this is the extra part and I probably wouldn't have done except for the fact that I needed to cover up part of my handle due to the fact that I had to do a little peicing :). So, I'll show you how I created my beautifully glittered stars without much fuss or muss.

I used my xyron 150 and ran it through the machine. If you were using a "right" side, make sure that the right side is facing down - that is the side that you want to be sticky.

Next, I peeled off the clear layer and then used my Martha Stewart punch to punch out my snowflakes.

Now peel off the back layer.

Then just add glitter.

Attach to project.

And the box again but with a handle.