Sun Kissed Upcyled Card Set with Xyron

Hi Xyron Fans!!! 

I hope everyone had a fun and fabulous Fourth of July!!! 

NOW...

the question is are you ready to head out for vacation!!!! 

FUN AND SUN …

 saying special "Hellos" to family and friends. 

What better way to start but to create a few upcycle card set to give as a gift.  

SO...

DON'T THROW AWAY...

the Creative Station Adhesive boxes!!!!

They are the perfect size to upcycle for card sets.

Begin by cutting the flap and tabs off one end of the box.

(Save the flap.)

Cut and score piece of chipboard to fit inside. 

(Remember to cut it long enough to have a 1/2" fold)

Adhere the flap that was cut off to the scored chipboard to form inside box slide.

Adhere pattern paper to inside of box slide using Xyron Creative Station Lite with Xyron Creative Station Lite Permanent Adhesive

Run pattern paper strips through Xyron Creative Station Lite with Xyron Creative Station Lite Permanent Adhesive.

Place of side of card box. 

Apply adhesive using the 1.5 Sticker Maker with permanent adhesive. 

Adhere prepared borders to side of card box. 

Cover top with pattern paper using Xyron Creative Station Lite  with Xyron Creative Station Lite Permanent Adhesive.

Add jute around card box. 

Place slide box into card box.

Decorate the top of card box with pattern paper Epherema using Xyron Tape Runner with permanent adhesive. 

Create 4 or more cards to place inside of  card box. 

Cut all your pieces first for faster assembly using Xyron Tape Runner  and 1.5 Sticker Maker.

Place cards inside card slide. 

Add twine bows to card box. 

Add beads. 

Supplies: 
Xyron Creative Station Lite 
Xyron Creative Station Lite Permanent Adhesive
Xyron Tape Runner
1.5 Sticker Maker
Graphic 45 Sunkissed Collection
Hello Stamp
Black Ink
Tan Twine
4 Beads
Gemstones
Metal Corner and Button
Box

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Upcycled Nature Sketchbook Embroidery Hoop with Graphic 45

“I love going junkie, going to yard sales, flea markets…you name it I love searching for unique and interesting pieces that I can upcycle!

Last summer I found a box of unique embroidery hoops…so when we were asked to upcycle a project this month; I grabbed one of the hoops along with Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Collection to create a unique wall piece.

I hope as we are entering Spring/Summer make sure to grab some fun items that you can use your Graphic 45 papers on.” Pam

Upcycled Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Embroidery Hoop Snapguide will definitely make you happy.

Check out How to Upcycled a Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Hoop by Pam Bray on Snapguide.

Hint: Wrap washi tape around frames, hoops or other narrow wood pieces to create interest.

Hint: Add lace to insides of frames, hoops or other narrow wood pieces to create interest.

Wrap wreath with Graphic 45 Washi Tape.

Add vintage lace to top with glue gun.

HINT: Save  the packaging from your Graphic 45 products to upcycle.

Begin by decorating your Graphic 45 Tag Packaging with Nature Sketchbook Pattern Paper

Add crackle paste using a stencil and palette knife.

Add border punch scallop strips and punch flowers.

Add Nature Sketchbook Flower, Chipboard, etc. to top of prepared tags.

Add to prepared tags to top of embroidery hoop.

Add twine to chipboard button; adhere to top of tag.

Add metal key lock.

Add Nature Sketchbook Journal sentiment to side of prepared embroidery hoop.

Add a few more of the flowers and chipboard.

Make double bow.

Adhere to top of prepared Nature Sketchbook Embroidery Hoop.

I hope I have inspired you to grab an embroidery hoop and some of Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook to create yourself a fabulous home décor project. Hugs Pam

Materials Used:

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook 12 x 12 Paper Pad

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook 8 x 8 Paper Pad

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Journaling Chipboard

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Cardstock Die Cuts

Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook Chipboard

Graphic 45 Washi Tape

Graphic 45 Packaging

10” Embroidery Hoop

Palette Knife

Deco Art Crackle Paste

Ranger Speckle Stencil

May Arts Lime Green Wrinkle Ribbon

May Arts Red Wrinkle Ribbon

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Bird Wreath

5/8” Circle Punch

1” Flower Punch

½” Flower Punch

Scallop Border Punch

Clear Gemstones

Dark Brown Twine

Soft Mat

Stylus

Tweezers

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Scotch Dry Glue

Pop Dots

Disclaimer Notice: I’ve received products/compensation as part of the Graphic 45 Design Team.  This project however, is 100% my own project! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I explain more here.