Want a very special card?  One that is a bit more of a present as well as a card?

Well, this month’s Challenge construction card is for you.  This stand up photo frame card* will be the toast of the mantelpiece or desk when you include a great photo to give that special someone.

Sounds hard?  It’s not – just fun!

As we make a template first you’ll have the hang of it before we get to make the real thing. You’ll learn the tips and tricks for a great outcome and a special card that will have everyone saying how clever you are!

We’ll be using some wonderful Alison Ellis papers to give it elegance and glitter embellishments to make it sparkle!

Class Dates and Times

Class fee is $25 and includes all materials and instruction sheet.  (Please bring a paper trimmer if you have one.)

Bookings must be made on our website and bring your voucher with you on the day: http://www.apaperexperience.com.au/collections/diy-workshops

Looking forward to seeing you there!

*Inspired by my friend Janine Rawlins’ anniversary card, which I turned into a little 'gift' by adding a photo.

We had a fast, furious and fun weekend at the Picture to Page Show in Pakenham last weekend!

Thanks to everyone who visited our stand and joined our Make and Take.

As the new stock of punches only arrived from the UK just in time on Friday before the show, we were under a bit more pressure as they turned out to be a slightly different shape! It is a little more square than rectangular.

We tried to remember to tell customers who bought it about the change and put notes on the DIY kits.

If we missed telling you in the bustle of the show we sincerely apologise. 

It's still cute and here's some new samples.  We know you'll still have fun using it.

We had lots of fun in the classes this month coming up with more ideas for using your mini envelope punch.

I was taken by Dahlia Memories confetti challenge card using a vellum envelope. 

So in class we used the Memories R Us Envelope Punch Board to create the envelope and took up the challenge to use ‘shaped confetti’ for other celebrations

Here’s my version of the original and a birthday version using stars as the 'confetti'.

I also found that vellum is easily punched with the mini envelope punch.

I started with a card simple one using flowers and butterflies punched from glitter card. Then I thought of other types of  ‘shaped confetti’ - like all those party scatters we have left over just sitting in the cupboard – so once I started I went from the simple to the ridiculous!  But what kid doesn’t want a T-Rex birthday card? 

Products featured:

Mini Envelope Punch - a quick punch and you have a mini envelope, already scored for easy folding. (Also see our bundle  with the DIY kit.)

Vellum - coloured and patterned vellum for a great highlight.

Coming Soon - We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Envelope, Box and Bow Punch Board