Convention 2012 - Tea Light Holders

I hosted a swap at convention this year, a Bling Swap.  I provided bags for the cards and this cute little gift to each of the participants.  It is very easy to make!

Materials

2 soda cans

tools to cut open the can (I used pruning sheers)

Big Shot

Flower Folds Die
Sticky Strip

Instructions

First cut the can apart by cutting off the top and bottom and then through the middle so it can lay flat.  I actually used pruning sheers to cut it.  Be very careful not to cut yourself with the can as it is very sharp.  I bought a pair of mechanic gloves from an automotive store.  These keep the can from cutting me.

Lay the can on the Flower Folds Die and run it through the Big Shot.  I used the second and third largest flowers on the die for this project.

Here is the second largest flower after it is cut out.  Once it this cut the edges will not cut you.

On the larger flower, I place the design face up and folded the petals upward.

Repeat the process for the smaller flower but put the pattern face down and fold the petals upward.  I then put a small piece of Sticky Strip on the bottom of the smaller one and then adhered it to the larger flower to help keep it in place.

Gift for my Roommate at Conventions

I know it has been a month since Convention; however, I just realized that I never posted the little gift I made my roommate.  There are a couple of items that I used that have since been retired; however, this will give you the idea so to make your own.  It is fairly simple to make and makes a great gift!

Using the Top Note Die I cut out three images from chipboard, then covered the front with cardstock and Designer Series paper.  Using coordinating ribbon I ran it along the back adhering it with Sticky Strip to each piece.  I then covered the back with matching Designer Series Paper.

I decorated the top piece with a saying and some flowers made from the Boho Blossoms Punch.  I hid the seem between the papers with some more ribbon.  this belly band does not go around to the back.

The second piece I attached a calendar.  This calendar I actually printed from Word (a 12 month calendar) and then cut it up and connected it all with brads.

The final piece I attached a Post-It pad for writing notes.

Supplies:
Stamp Set(s) - All Holidays (retired)
Card Stock - River Rock, Paisley Petals DS, Bravo Burgundy
Ink - Bravo Burgundy
Accessories - Sticky Strip, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Boho Blossoms Punch, Silver Brads, 5/8" Marina Mist Satin Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals