Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Note Holder Tutorial

Hello Krafty Peeps, today I am hosting a fun tutorial over on the Kraftin' Kimmie blog. I am showing you how to create an Easel style note holder. These are wonderful gift ideas, perfect for teachers, coworkers and friends.

Some of the Supplies you will need:

• 3x3 post-it notes
• Strong cardstock for your base (I use 110 lb. white cardstock)
• Pattern paper and coordinating Yardstick
• Small Image - I am using Pretty Little Pixies
• Embellishments

Using your heavy cardstock, cut your easel base at 10 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Score your base at 5", 5 1/2" and 8" inches.

This is how your base will look after you score.

Again, using your heavy weight cardstock, cut your note base at 4 1/8' x 4 1/8 inches. Although the note size is 3x3 inches, I have often found cutting the base at 4"x4", some of my notes don't fit well. The extra 1/8" gives enough room depending the type of notes you are using.

Score on each side at 1/2" inches and make a cut on each size.

If you want to decorate your note holder you will now want to cut your pattern paper and coordinating cardstock. Most cases my cardstock will be 1/8" smaller than the base and the pattern paper 1/8" smaller than the cardstock. Here are the measurements for my pieces.

Easel Base:

• 1 cardstock @ 4 7/8" x 4 3/8" and 1 pattern paper @ 4 3/4" x 4 1/4"
• 2 cardstock @ 4 3/8" x 2 3/8" and 2 pattern paper @ 4 1/4" x 2 1/4" (I like to cut two because I add the second paper to the back of my holder so it looks complete from all sides)
• For my image, I cut a scalloped circle 3" and pattern paper circles 2.5"

Note Base:

• 3 cardstock @ 3" x 3/8" and 3 pattern paper @ 2 7/8 x 1/4"

For the note base, adhere your cardstock and pattern paper. Then use a small circle punch (3/4") to cut out a notch on one side. Assemble your box for your notes to sit in.

Decorate your easel base with your cardstock, pattern paper and image of your choice. I used one of the sweet images from Pretty Little Pixies.

I decorated the rest of the easel with additional layers of pattern paper, flowers and a few charms.

Here is the easel note holder when it is closed.

If you are looking for other ideas for decorating your easel note holder, here is another one I made using the Smarty Pants set.

Thanks for stopping by today and head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps blog to see more wonderful Tips and Tutes by the other Krafty Girls.

Have a wonderful Krafty Day!

Tracy

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Celebrating with Kit and Clowder

I have so many exciting things happening for me this month. 

First of all I have been asked by Kim to come back at a Krafty Guest designer for the month of August. Yeah, I am so excited about working with Kim and her fabulous Krafty Girls.

To kick off my guest spot I am posting today to let you know about some big celebrations happening this weekend. To start Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is sharing an amazing weekend promotion for all Krafty friends and customers. ALL orders placed from August 1-4 will receive FREE SHIPPING with no minimum order!! You can use the coupon code KCFREE and you can order as many stamps, paper pads (lots on sale right now), mounting supplies etc. and that's all with FREE shipping. So load up your cart and have fun! Also you will receive a coupon in your order for a discount off your next Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps purchase! 

This weekend Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is also helping Alyce over at Kit & Clowder to celebrate surpassing 3000 followers on the Kit and Clowder facebook page. Check out the link and join if you are not already a member. Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is one of Kit and Clowder's fabulous sponsors. To help with the celebration Kraftin' Kimmie is sponsoring a fun SKETCH challenge! You can use any stamp (but using a KKStamp will double your chances to WIN) and use the sketch provided as a jumping off point!

Be sure to LIKE the new Krafty Friends Facebook group!  You will have a week to enter the challenge.

Here is the fun sketch!

For my card I used a cute image from Pretty Little Pixies.

I adapted the sketch because I don't often make square cards. The paper for my card is from Pink Paislee Hello Sunshine

The image is coloured with Copic markers and I used my clear Wink of Stella glitter pen on the wings and green trim of the dress.

Inside my card I decorated with a another image of the pixie and one of the fun sentiments from this set.

You will find more inspiration from some of the Krafty Girls on the Kraftin' Kimmie Blog.

Have a wonderful day and happy Kraftin'!