One of my favorite things about having a die cutting machine is that I can usually whip up small gifts for the kids for every holiday and special events. As I mentioned before my mother always made holidays a big deal for my sisters and I. OK let’s face it, she still gives us small gifts on special holidays. I’m pretty sure I asked my mom to stop when I turned 18 but I don’t think she got the memo. HA! Who am I kidding? I don’t think I’ll be able to stop once my kids turn 18. The thought of them growing up scares me and turns me into one emotional mama so I’m going to pretend they’re going to stay this little awhile longer by creating new memories with activities to do for every holiday as long as possible. With the help of my Silhouette Cameo and Silhouette double-sided adhesive I made the kids 

Crayon Box Valentines to give them on Thursday.

We plan to spend the day making crafts and going on a Valentine scavenger hunt, so I thought the crayons would be a fun gift for them. Its something sweet, simple, and practical. Its also a non-candy Valentine idea that I’m sure I’ll continue to reuse for years to come.

If you don’t have a die cutting machine 

you can use a crayon box as a template to trace onto thick cardstock. Then glue the sides together (you’ll be able to see the left and right side tabs overlapped where they were glued). Also note that the Crayon Box Valentines I made held 8 crayons, not 24 like a standard crayon box. You can find smaller 8 pack crayon boxes or make them with the 24 pack at most stores.

1. To make the crayon box valentines cut your box out of cardstock.

2. I then cut various decorative heart shapes out of the Silhouette double-sided adhesive. Again you could buy the double-sided adhesive and trace your shapes or use a punch to cut the shapes out.

3. Remove the top layer and add glitter.

4. Use the brush that comes in the kit to remove the excess glitter.

5. Then glue your tabs together to close your crayon box. Now it’s ready to be filled with colorful crayons!

This is a great non-candy valentine idea that can also be used as a birthday gift or party favors.

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apumpkinandaprincess

IComo amante del origami esta idea me parece ¡genial!. Además, es muy fácil de hacer y solamente necesitas una hoja de papel puedes elegir alguna de los diseños papel deco de craftingeek.

Start out with a square piece of patterned scrapbook paper. A 4×4 or 6×6-inch square should work for a regular iPhone.To start, fold the square in half.Then, fold again in half the other way.Open up all the folds, then fold into quarters. First, fold the bottom edge towards the center.Then, fold the top edge towards the center.Next, you will need to make some creases. Start by making a doggie ear.Unfold, then make another doggie ear in the opposite direction.Repeat on the other side. Make a doggie ear fold.Unfold, then make another doggie ear fold in the opposite direction.Unfold. Make sure all creases are crisp.Rotate your paper 90 degrees. Lift one corner, and tuck it inward. We’ll call this the POCKET.Next, pinch the two corners towards each other until the paper naturally folds into itself.Take the center, and tuck it under that pocket you created earlier.Repeat on the other side. Start by creating that pocket.Pinch the corners together to create that natural fold.Tuck the fold into the pocket.Last step, make the center fold crease even crisper. This is where your phone will be resting.Flip over, and you’re all done!Place your phone on there, and you’re good to go!See! Wouldn’t this be a cute wall installation? I really should try making a large-scale version!sours: itrydiyxx

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