Oh I am late as usual. It’s the last days of summer vacation and school will start tomorrow…well..Jana will start tomorrow whereas Josh will start Tuesday so there will be another day for me to get all ready.
I have been crafting a Schultüte (huge sugar cone filled with sweets and little toys that german kids get for their very first day of school) and will show some pics later.

Now as we will have some guests like Josh’s grandparents and god mothers and god fathers I thought of maybe doing some little favor boxes in shape of school bags for them.
It is a simple little box but it took me some tries to finally find the version that worked best for me and I will provide you with some kind of template later in case you’d prefer to create it digitally so you could just drag some digi papers over and print it out. I used a metric grid to draw my box but I am sure it transfers easily on an inch sized grid, too.

I created my boxes “traditionally” using pencil and scissors. I  stamped some of my Clearstamp Mini motives on and decorated all with some faux stitching that I drew with a thin black pen. When all was done I glued it together and let dry. Then I applied the belts that I cut from the remaining paper. Just measure them a slight bit longer than the back of the box so you can fold them to glue them down.
Well, that’s it. You can now start to fill the little school bags with M&Ms or Gummibears!

Supplies:
sturdy cardstock
scissors or craft knife
glue
bone folder (optional)
corner rounder (optional)
clearstamps (optional)
printer (optional)

How to:
You can or print and cut my template to create a template for yourself and use it to sketch it on the desired paper ,  you can simply print  my template on your chosen cardstock  or you can decorate it digitally and then print out the finished design.

No matter how you decide  doing it you will then have to cut all out and fold on the indicated lines. In case you still need to decorate your box, you may want to do it  before glueing it together. I also rounded the corners of the school bag’s front flap.

When all is done glue it. While it is drying you can cut some shoulder belts. I measured them a slight bit longer than the back of my box, folded the ends  and glued them to the back.
Your box is almost ready now, the only thing you have to do is to fill it with some little favors like M&Ms or Gummibears!

1. Gather your supplies and trace and cut template

2. Fold along the indicated lines. I used a bone folder so it folds easier

3. I rounded the corners of the box flap but you can leave it as is. Then I prefolded it, with the sloppy side inside.

4. Now you can start to decorate your box. I stamped on it and drew faux stitching along the edges.

5. Now glue your box together. Then I measured the belts using the back of the box as a rough guide.
I cut the belts from the leftover paper of the cardstock I used. Then I eyeballed the width and cut
2 strips.

6. Decorate them with some faux stitching if you like and fold the edges. Then glue them to the back

That’s it! You are done! Now fill your little schoolbag box with sweets! Have fun! Hope you liked my little tutorial!

You can download the template here.  Remember that it is for personal use!

I also decided to do some sugar cone tags to use them as decoration on my coffee table napkins. I stamped the cones of my Clearstamps “School” set with the boyish star motif on cardstock and colored them in. I still have to cut them out but I am sure they will look cute on the table.
It would be too sweet if you’d leave me a comment . I hope you liked my little tutorial!

Hugs and happy day

Sylvie

And apart from being cute, my clearstamps are precut and selfadhesive, sticking easily on an acrylic block. There is no special stamp ink required. Made from top grade photopolymer, they are tear resistant, Latex and phtalate – free,
non – toxic and biodegradable! If these aren’t enough reasons to make them a “must have”, right?! :)

Hope you like it all!!
And here is some inspiration!

TFL
…oh the Clearstamps? Well, you still have to be patient as I am going to show them to you tomorrow….

Dafür braucht ihr:
einen Briefumschlag, einen Locher (ich habe einen Crop-a-Dile verwendet), eine Schere oder einen Cutter, ein Falzbein (optional), Ribbon Eurer Wahl, Cardstock, Clearstamps (ich habe hier die Sausandesigns Bordüren und Blumenstempel verwendet) und Embellies

Hi! I am Lena. Today I will show you how to make an easy peasy little card out of an envelope.

This is what you need:
an envelope, a hole punch (I used a Crop-a-Dile), a craft knife or scissors, a bonefolder (optional), ribbon of your choice, Cardstock, Clearstamps (I used the Sausandesigns’ Borders and Funky Flowers Clearstamp sets) and embellies
Und so geht’s – Let’s get started:

1. Nehmt einen Umschlag
1. Take an envelope

2. Faltet ihn wie eine Karte in der Mitte
2. Fold it in half like a greeting card

3. An der rechten, offenen Seite, mit der Crop-a-Dile ein Loch stanzen
3. Punch a hole on the right, open side of the envelope using a Crop-a-Dile or your favorite punching tool

4. Öffnet die “Karte” wieder und klappt die Klebelasche nach oben. Dann schneidet den rechten Teil der Klebelasche weg und klebt den linken Teil der Lasche zu
4. Open the envelope again and fold the flap open. Then cut the right side of the flap and glue the remaining left part close.

5. Sucht Euch ein schönes PP für außen und ein passendes Ribbon aus. Ich habe hier
Sausandesigns Funky Funky – Bloom verwendet. Fädelt das Ribbon durch die beiden Löcher.
5. Now choose your cardstock and a corresponding ribbon. Then thread the ribbon through the punched holes.

6. Jetzt wird die Innenseite der Karte bestempelt. Ich habe dafür die Sausandesigns Bordüren- und Blumen Sets verwendet.
6. Now stamp the inside of your card. I used the Sausandesigns’ Borders and Funky Flowers Sets.
7. Mit Aquarellstiften kolorieren.
7. Add color to your stamped pattern.

8. Jetzt schneidet ein Tag zu, so daß es in der Größe in die kleine Tasche der rechten Innenseite der Karte passt.
8. Now cut a tag to fit inside the little pocket on the right side inside your card

9. Jetzt die Außenseiten mit dem PP bekleben. Ich habe noch einmal einen Blumenstempel auf farbiges Papier gestempelt, ausgeschnitten und mit 3D Pads aufgeklebt.
9. Cut the cardstock to size and glue it to the outsides of our card. I also stamped a flower stamp on colored paper, cut it out and used a foam pad to make it look dimensional.

10. Innen kann man auch noch etwas mehr dekorieren. (Ich habe hier Sausandesigns Miss Peasley verwendet)
10. You can also embellish the inside. (I used Sausandesigns’ Miss Peasley here)

Fertig!
Done!

Viel Spaß bei Nacharbeiten! Have fun creating !

Now holidays are over, DD went back to school, DS back to kindergarten and I..well back in front of the computer! it seems to be hard keeping track these days…2 weeks went just like nothing since we came back and days are filled with organizing school and kindergarten life, appointments, unpredictable happenings and so on. I guess you know what I am talking about.
So what is new? I am back and working on new stuffs, I am a proud guest at Inspiration Lane thanks to the wonderful Jenn (see my shop here ) and I am still trying to do better in updating my blog and being around leaving some love in galleries and forums and blogs and you know what. It seems that I am always running out of time, though….Oh, I am also working on new papers for the Sausandesigns scrapbooking paper collection, so stay tuned.
Yesterday I also updated the Stamps Blog with a fun project brought to you by sweet Teena, so just drop by and take a look!
While browsing the web a bit, I stumbled across the blog of this nice Lady here. I couldn’t believe what I saw! Wendy had seen my papers and stamps and blogged about them! Just like that! How cool is this? I have been soooo proud I can’t tell you!  Thank you Wendy! You made my day..or better you made my evening while waiting for DD to call to make me pick her up from a birthday party, struggling with my digi kit and a whiny 5 year old whose nose is running and who wants to be big and not go to bed although he is really really tired! Thank you!
Oh, and I do have a Flickr account now, too (YAY to me!!).
Well, it is nice but another thing that I should keep updated..ugh..so bear with me and my chaotic soul!
Have a wonderful evening and a fab weekend! Take care, wherever you are!
Sylvie

Das brauchen wir: Ein Baumwoll-T-Shirt, Sausan Designs Stempel nach Wahl (hier habe ich Miss Peasley verwendet), Strassaufbügler, Staz-On Stempelkissen, Bügeleisen und Bügelbrett.

Hi! It is me, Teena!
Today I’d like to show you a fab and easy to do project! Some time ago, when I came across some iron-on rhinestones, I thought “Wow! Why not using them with the cool Sausandesigns Clearstamps to create a unique T-Shirt design?!” I will show you how.

This is what you need: A cotton Tee, Sausandesigns Clearstamps of your choice (for this project I have been using the Miss Peasley Alpha), iron-on rhinestones, StazOn stamp pad, iron and appropriate work space like a table or an ironing board.

Und so geht’s – Let’s get started!

1. T-Shirt auf das Bügelbrett legen, ein Stück Pappe in das T-Shirt legen, um einen harten Untergrund zu haben.
Gewünschte Stempel von Sausan Designs auf Acrylblock montieren und mit Staz-On färben.

1. Lay the Tee on your work space (keep in mind that your iron will get hot! ) and fold a piece of newsprint or cardboard to lie flat between the layers of your T-Shirt to prevent the stamp ink of soaking through to the back . Then mount the sausandesigns stamps on your acrylic block and ink them with your ink pad.

2. Auf das T-Shirt stempeln. Man muss sehr fest aufdrücken. Mir hat die Intensität der Farbe am Anfang nicht gereicht, deswegen habe ich den Vorgang drei Mal wiederholt, bis der Abdruck schön schwarz war.
Zum Glück sind es ja Clearstamps, deswegen hat man keine Probleme, noch einmal auf genau dieselbe Stelle zu stempeln.

2. Now stamp them on the Tee. You may want to stamp several seconds to allow the ink to sink into the Tee’s surface. I didn’t like the color after my first attempt so I re-stamped 3 times until I achieved the look I wanted to have. This definitely is no problem when using Clearstamps as you are able to see where you are stamping to.

3. Strassapplikation wie auf der Packung beschrieben auflegen und aufbügeln.

4. Abziehen und fertig!
4. Then lift the backing paper off the rhinestones and you are done!

Und schon hat man ein neues, cooles T-Shirt, das gleich jedem zeigt, wie sehr wir unser Hobby lieben!
Viel Spaß beim Nachmachen!

It’s all about cake, coffee and kitchen! 14 cool motives for all your kitchen needs! Label your marmeladeglasses, add a special touch to your recipecards or menu cards or just invite friends to have some coffee with you: no matter how, simply be your creative self and have fun!

My personal favorite is Miss Peasley, though. A fab handdrawn alpha for unique layouts, cards and more! And the best about it is that you don’t get the alpha in one size only but in 2 sizes for all your scrapping or cardmaking needs (big size app. 3 cm or 1.18 in., small size app. 1 cm or 0.39 in.) Now how cool is this?!

Sausandesigns Clearstamps do not require special stamp ink. They are made from top grade photopolymer and are tear resistant, Latex and phtalate-free and biodegradable.

If you’d like to know more about German Art Stamps check out the Blog, now new and improved : bilingual!

Wenn ihr kreativ seid, gerne mit Stempeln arbeitet, nicht nur niedlich könnt und Euch vorstellen könnt, mit sausandesigns Stempeln zu arbeiten, dann bewerbt Euch mit Beispielen unter sausan (at) sausandesigns (dot) com
Betreff: german art stamps

Viel Glück!

Sausandesigns is looking for 4-6 design team members for
her new Paper and Clearstamps product line!

Please send the following items in your email application:
* 2 or 3 examples of your current style in the form of
   cards, altered and/or hybrid projects and/or layouts.
* A Link to your most complete gallery and blog
* Your full name and country of residence, along with full
    contact information (This will be kept confidential and will only be used  
    to contact you for joining the team.)
* Let us  know if you are on other design teams already.

Apply now!
Send your application to
sausan at sausandesigns dot com
Ref.: sausandesigns design team call
Deadline: 04/02/2009

Sausandesigns sucht 4-6 Designteam-Mitglieder
für ihre Papier-und ClearStamps Produktlinie.

Bitte schickt uns mit eurer Email das Folgende:
* 2 bis 3 aktuelle Beispiele Eurer Arbeit wie Karten, 
   Altered oder Hybrid – Projekte und/oder Layouts.
* Einen Link zu Eurer vollständigsten Galerie und Eurem  Blog
* Euren vollen Namen und Adresse sowie Land in dem ihr wohnt 
   (Diese Angaben werden vertraulich behandelt und nur im Zusammenhang 
    mit Eurer Bewerbung verwendet)
* Sagt uns, ob ihr noch in anderen Design Teams seid

Bewerbt Euch!                               
Schickt Eure Bewerbung bis zum
 02.04.2009 an sausan at sausandesigns dot com
Betreff: sausandesigns design team call

(credits: layout artist: kerstin knitter – papers: sausan designs: urban art mods 2 – stamps: german art stamps: tv)

(credits: layout artist: kerstin knitter – papers: sausan designs: fairy tales collab with jackie eckles and miss poppy - stamps: german art stamps: tv)

(credits: layout artist: sylvie wagner – cardstock:unknown – stamps: german art stamps: karl and karla, tv)

(credits: layout artist: sylvie wagner – paper: sausan designs’ funky funky – stamps: german art stamps: tv)