A Certainly Celery and So Saffron..and Bashful Blue...and Sahara Sand...basket...
Yeah, doesn't work well as a lyric, but hey...it works great this way!
Ingredients: (all SU!) Stamps - A Good Egg; Paper - Delicate Dots DSP, Whisper White, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Sahara Sand; Ink - Basic Black, So Saffron, Bashful Blue; Other - Wide Oval Punch, Scalloped Edge punch, Word Window Punch, Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets, So Saffron Polytwill ribbon, sponge daubers, So Saffron marker, paper crimper, Scalloped Envelope BIGZ die
Yes, I know! It's STINKIN' CUTE!!! (YILM!) If you are in the area, this is one of the projects for my March 30th class!
This basket is made from four of the scalloped envelopes made with the exclusive SU! Bigz die. This project has been kicking around the internet for a while, but when I saw MJ Albright's version here I was totally gobsmacked! I used it for my inspiration, but simplified it very much to make it a bit easier for my students. And then, of course, I made it totally my own!
To make it, I stuck the four envelopes together, cutting the side flaps off of two and using the side flaps of the other two to adhere them all together.
I put a square piece of cardstock inside. This helps keep the basket from skewing when you adhere the bottom flaps and gives the bottom flaps something to stick to.
Here's the bottom.
Then I took two pieces of striped paper, 1 3/4" x 7 3/4" and wrapped them around the basket and overlapped them on the sides. The top envelope flaps were folded to the outside. Then I put two jumbo eyelets on each side to put the ribbon through for the handles.
But, of course, the really nifty thing I did was here:
I was trying to figure out how to mat this image punched out with the Wide Oval punch. We don't have a large Scallop Oval punch (wish we did!) and all my attempts to piece together something using the Scallop Circle punch looked really lame. And then the brain wave hit me, like a massive dose of...dose of...CHOCOLATE!!! And genius flowed, my friends, like a river of...CHOCOLATE!!! Yes, yes. I really do love myself, don't I?
"Jan!!!" you say, "How did you do that!?!?!" Well, my friends, it's not for nothing that you read this blog, when you KNOW I am SO NICE! I've made a tutorial for this, just for you!
The Ruffled Scalloped Edge Tutorial
Here's what you need:
- Strip of patterned paper 1" x 12"
- Cardstock
- Wide Oval Punch or other punch shape you'd like to try
- Scallop Edge Punch
- Paper crimper
- adhesive
- Chocolate (but of course!)
Start out out by punching out a couple of the shapes you want to use from the cardstock.
Then, use the Scallop Edge punch to punch one side of the patterned paper.
Turn the paper over and do the other side. This way, you get two strips at the same time and can save the other one for another purpose. I do it this way because working with 1/2" strips of paper is a pain in the ark.
Then use a paper cutter to cut the strip right down the middle.
Now you have two! Eat some chocolate, because you are SO CLEVER!!!
Put the end of one strip into the jaws of your paper crimper, gently squeeze then "chook" the whole strip through the crimper.
Oooooh...purty!!!
Put adhesive around the outside edge of the back of your piece of cardstock.
It needs to be RIGHT UP to the edge, so don't skimp!
Now start adhering the crimped scalloped strip. I make sure to trim the end so you are starting with a complete scallop. Use the crimps to gently bend the strip, bunching up the crimps on the side being adhered to help it curve around the punched shape. That is why you crimp...trying to do this without crimping is a recipe for ending up at the bar drinking Fuzzy Navels and trying to forget instead of staying safely in your craft room eating chocolate!
Keep going! Just think of the chocolate you can eat when you get done...that's what I do when I'm doing something a bit fiddly like this!
The hard part is the ends of the oval, because you have to make sure that the strip goes smoothly around them...make sure to bunch those crimps up!
At some point, I find it's easer to work from the front...I can see what I'm doing better.
Get the strip all the way around, matching the first scallop and the one that will overlap behind. Trim off the excess. Use a glue dot to stick the last scallop to the back of the first one.
Now stick another punched shape to the back of the ruffled shape. It looks nice and helps keep the ruffles in place.
Pinch the edges of the punched shapes together so that it flattens the ruffles and mushes them into the adhesive.
Cool, eh?
And the really cool thing is that it is double sided! So if you decide you like the other side of your patterned paper better you are all set! Eat chocolate, be merry!
And the cool thing is, you can do this with any shape you want to and get a cool, ruffly scalloped edge. I rock!!!
(YILM!)
Thank you, thank you...I know you love me! Almost as much as I love all of you! Ta!
You're a fuffle renious! I mean a ruffle genious! Wow, how DO you come up with these ideas? Must be the chocolate!
Posted by: 2stampis2b | March 12, 2009 at 11:16 AM
You are the best! What a super way to trim out that wide oval, I might use that punch more now!
Thank you, thank you.
Posted by: Juanita | March 12, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Thanks Jan--I had a dumb club (my projects were darling the customers were dumb--but I can hardly call them customers because CUSTOMERS actually SPEND money) last night and was ready to sell my whole stamp room on e-bay for $5.00. But because of this darling tutorial I will stamp another day!! Eating chocolate as well! Thanks Jan for 'keeping it real'!
Smiles!
Posted by: Cindy | March 12, 2009 at 11:28 AM
How did you get to be so smart? YWLYT - yes we love you too!
Posted by: Tammy T | March 12, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Yes, you rock! Thanks for the nifty trick. Keep it going.
Posted by: Sharon | March 12, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Jan this is fantastic. Reading your blog is my laugh for the day! Thanks for sharing.
Robbie
Posted by: Robbie Rubala | March 12, 2009 at 11:45 AM
That is so stinkin' cool- I love it. You go girl!!!
Posted by: Jenn G | March 12, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Jan - I don't just love you...I adore you...worship you, even! You are fabulous! How did you know that I was going to do a scallop envelope Easter basket next week at my class? This will be PERFECT! Thanks so much for sharing your great tutorial.
Posted by: Nan Goerlitz | March 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM
You can't see me but I am bowing down to my computer screen (I know I am at work and should be doing that but hey...you are so much cooler than work) in awe. This is the coolest thing I have seen in a long time. Thank you so much for sharing your brain with us.
Posted by: Terri | March 12, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Whoo Hoo! That is so stinking AWESOME!! Gotta run- I have much paper to scallop, crimp and stick! Thanks for sharing!! You rock!
Hugs,
Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Fortuna | March 12, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Jan,
I love your blog, your creativity, and your sense of humor....almost as much as I love chocolate. Thanks so much for sharing with those of us that are not as cool as you!! You have every right to brag----purty, purty, purty!!
Posted by: Lynn | March 12, 2009 at 01:29 PM
You are a GENIOUS! WOO HOO!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | March 12, 2009 at 01:31 PM
Dang! You are a genius, Jan! AND... thanks for reminding me about the chocolate!
Posted by: Peggy Maier | March 12, 2009 at 01:38 PM
You are so clever!
Posted by: Dana Hatch | March 12, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Very, very cute! And I actually have all the tools you used in the ruffled scalloped edge tutorial so I have no excuse not to try it for myself! Thanks for the inspiration:)
Posted by: Amy H. | March 12, 2009 at 01:45 PM
It *is* cool! I love the result, it looks like a pretty lace detailing and I really love the 3D effect!
Thanks so much for sharing! :D
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | March 12, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Speaking of "gobsmacked".... WOW! Absolute genius! You totally ROCK! Thanks so much for sharing your chocolate-enhanced genius with us!
Posted by: Lisa (crazycatstamper) | March 12, 2009 at 01:46 PM
What a fantastic idea! Thanks for showing us hot to make it too! Your basket is so sweet and I love reading your blog updates too!
Posted by: Mary Davidson | March 12, 2009 at 01:46 PM
you are a GENIUS!!!!!!!!! Absolutely brilliant!!!! Thank you SO much for this tutorial!!!! I am SO going to try it out right now!!!! You rock!!!! :)
Posted by: Meredith Socha | March 12, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thanks!
Posted by: Karen | March 12, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Pure genius Jan! Chocolate never hurts either! Great job and thanks for sharing your brilliant ideas. We love you too!
Posted by: Wendy J. | March 12, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Oh my word - you are a GENIUS! I know you say it all the time, and I really do believe you, but every now and then it really hits me upside the head! Thanks SO much for sharing - I'm definitely going to work this into some projects soon:)
Posted by: Desirée | March 12, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Great job. Never gave that a thought. You are just brilliant! The sun must be shining in your neck of the woods. Brings out the 'bright' in all of us! Keep stampin'!
Posted by: Betty M. | March 12, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Brilliant!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new idea of yours!! TFS!
Posted by: Stephanie P. | March 12, 2009 at 03:04 PM
Totally awesome project!! I love it. The tutorial is amazing. That was not at all how I thought you did it. Ü Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | March 12, 2009 at 03:27 PM
that is so cool! i can't wait to try it at home - You are truly amazing JanTink!
Posted by: Cheryl Curtis | March 12, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Jan you are brilliant. I love the ruffled scallop around the wide oval. I'm definitely going to have to try that one. Thanks for sharing and providing such a great tutorial.
Posted by: Melissa F. | March 12, 2009 at 04:40 PM
This is just adorable. Love the crimping!
Posted by: Sheena | March 12, 2009 at 05:02 PM
You are Amazing!! How you ever come up with all this stuff I'll never know , but love your awesome creativity!
Thanks for all your inspiration!
Posted by: Jewell | March 12, 2009 at 05:15 PM
You are fabulous! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
Posted by: Beth | March 12, 2009 at 05:27 PM
WOW - I have been a fan for a while, and I'm usually awed by your awesomeness, but this is the most awesome awesomeness I have ever been awed by!
Posted by: Kathe D | March 12, 2009 at 05:42 PM
You. are. a. GENIUS!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Hugs!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. Harris | March 12, 2009 at 06:08 PM
CUTE easter box, Jan! Of course the colors/pattern paper are YUMMY too. And that Ruffle Scallop Edge idea is so CLEVER!!! thank you for sharing with the rest of us.
Posted by: Carol | March 12, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Jan, Jan, she's the (wo)man,
If she can't do it, no one can!
Another great tip and tutorial! Thanks for sharing this. I knew there was a reason for having a crimper.
Posted by: Jessica Canham | March 12, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Really cool!! You truly rock!
Posted by: Gail S. | March 12, 2009 at 08:19 PM
It's like you read our minds!!! I saw that cute little bird with the scallop/crimped boarder, and immediately I thought, "How did she do that?" Lo and behold, one little scroll down the page reveals your psychic tutortial! Thanks, Jan!
Posted by: Amy | March 12, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Jan Tink - Did anyone ever tell you you're a genius?!! LOL
Now I think I'll go eat some chocolate to celebrate you.
PS Chocolate is brain food.
Posted by: Joanne | March 12, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Jan's on a roll! What a fabulous idea! So pray tell, should a person who doesn't like chocolate do on a chocolate break? I know, send it to Jan. I'm sad to say I buy chocolate to photograph my pictures only. *gasp*
Posted by: Jenn D | March 12, 2009 at 09:08 PM
You ROCK. I LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: nikki schmaltz | March 12, 2009 at 09:23 PM
What a cute little trick to make that ruffled scallop border! Thanks for sharing you talents with the rest of us.
Posted by: Cheryl Wilcox | March 13, 2009 at 12:53 AM
You are just tooo very great! If the mojo weren't enough, your directions include eat chocolate. At least I'm assured to be successful at some part of your gorgeous project. Too cute! Mary Jo
Posted by: mary jo | March 13, 2009 at 02:23 AM
You are absolutely incredible! I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Martha Cavazos Fipps | March 13, 2009 at 02:54 AM
it's awesome Janine!!! AWESOME!! It's very early and I gotta try that scallop oval, I LOVE it!!!
Posted by: paula | March 13, 2009 at 06:00 AM
You are a Genious!Yup, awesome!
Posted by: cindyb | March 13, 2009 at 07:04 AM
Jan
you are one sick girl (and I mean this in a good way of being sick :)....and i just love ya for it.....chocolate is the key to greatness. These scallops actually look better than just a flat punch scallops.
keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!!!!!
Debbie
Posted by: debbie essay | March 13, 2009 at 08:16 AM
You certainly do rock, Jan, you certainly do :)
Alison
Posted by: Alison Snow | March 13, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Jan, wow, what a neat tip w/the ruffled edge...I cannot wait to try it and the little Easter basket is to die for cute!!!! Thanks so much for your tutorial.
Pinky
Posted by: Pinky | March 13, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Oh that is so awesome!!! You are just so talented and smart! Thank you for sharing! Saw your cards on the SU demo website also-awesome!
Posted by: Ginny Schleich | March 13, 2009 at 09:21 AM
completely brilliant!
Posted by: MaryR | March 13, 2009 at 10:14 AM
This is GREAT! Love the scalloped edging :)
Posted by: Lori Barnett | March 13, 2009 at 10:27 AM
LOVE LOVA LOVE this idea to solve the missing larger oval or scallop oval punch!!!! This is even better than the punches. The dimension it gives adds to the project. Tiny flowers? Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing this tip.........this is a Gold Star!
Posted by: Patti | March 13, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Jan Tink...YOU ROCK...PERIOD.
Posted by: Tonya | March 13, 2009 at 01:28 PM
This is so cool! I like what you did with the basket but REALLY like the ruffled scalloped edge you were so smart in creating :-) Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial!
Posted by: Debby | March 13, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Jan,
OMG this is the neatest idea. So neat in fact that I am seriously considering playing hooky for the afternoon so I can go home and try this, because I just can not wait until this evening. Everyday should be "bring your crimper to work, so you can try out other people's fabulous ideas you find on line" day. thank you
Posted by: Darsana | March 13, 2009 at 02:53 PM
This rocks Jan. You rock Jan. Thank you so much for sharing your genius with us. Now if only I had that darned scallop envie die for my big shot. YOU know where it is right. Some where on the pick line not being shipped in a timely manner all the way to the east coast. The basket is beautiful.
Posted by: stacy | March 13, 2009 at 03:05 PM
You do rock... not only clever but entertaining too!
I have alot of cards to make this weekend, perhaps I should go get a bag of chocolate ;-)
Posted by: Nancy Y. | March 13, 2009 at 05:08 PM
This was super cute!!! I'll have to try it!
Posted by: Cheryl | March 13, 2009 at 05:09 PM
You certainly do rock! I love it!!
Posted by: Mary O'C | March 13, 2009 at 05:25 PM
I bow to your genius.
Posted by: Lori A. | March 13, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Just amazing Jan,thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sharon Bridwell | March 13, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Thanks for the genius idea and the laughs!
Posted by: Viv | March 13, 2009 at 06:46 PM
OOOOO OOOOO OOOOO
Love it!!!
O WOW!! CUTE CUTE CUTE!!
Posted by: Mary NSC | March 13, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Jan....you are absolutely awsome. Thanks for this great new technique....You GO Girl!
Posted by: Cindy | March 13, 2009 at 09:32 PM
Oh, Jan!! What can I say? What can I say? "Here,....have some more chocolate!!". Linda S. in NE
Posted by: Linda Slattery | March 13, 2009 at 11:07 PM
What an absolutely wonderful card! Need to borrow your creative mind for a day or two so maybe it could rub off by osmosis
Posted by: Tina | March 13, 2009 at 11:22 PM
OK - THAT is sooo cooL! You're da bomb!! LOL, no really, very very cool. Thanks for the tutorial - can't wait to make something with it now!
Posted by: Michelle Habib | March 14, 2009 at 04:52 AM
Jan, You are the best! Thanks so much for sharing. Please continue basking in the Light of the Virtural Adoration being sent your way!
Posted by: Linda Watts | March 14, 2009 at 09:58 AM
Thanks for the tutorial. That is way cool!
Posted by: Sheri Smith | March 14, 2009 at 10:51 AM
OMGoodness!! You are brilliant! I'm running upstairs NOW to try this out!
Posted by: judy | March 14, 2009 at 08:33 PM
You DO totally rock! This is awesome and I will certainly have to try it tomorrow after some sleep! Thanks for sharing what comes from your chocolate rushes!!
Posted by: snarflemarfle | March 14, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Wow! TFS! This is amazing!
Posted by: Anita | March 14, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Wow, thanks so much for that wonderful tutorial. That is a great idea and I can't wait to try it. Yes, my dear, you do ROCK!!!
Posted by: Christine | March 15, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Jan--I discovered your blog recently, and, I have to say, that I can hardly wait for another one of your posts. Not only are you incredibly talented, but you are hysterically funny, and I always come away with a new idea and a smile on my face after reading your blog entries! Your ruffled edge is just brilliant--thanks for the new idea and the laugh today.
Posted by: Cyndi | March 15, 2009 at 08:31 AM
You are brilliant! I had to whip out the supplies to do this, but alas, no chocolate in the house. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy T | March 15, 2009 at 10:14 AM
OMG!! Brilliant!!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | March 16, 2009 at 02:08 AM
Get ready....I am giving you kuddos....wow! who would have thought to do that but you! you are so gosh darn talented! Seriously, thank you so much for sharing your time and talents with us!! Keep up the great work! Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Van Sluys | March 16, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Awesome!! and cute!!!
Posted by: Gina F. | March 16, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Hi Janine,
I go regulary to your blog and I love what you do. You are inspiring for me.... sorry for my english, I'M from Quebec so I speak french...
But for that I give to you an award made by Marie-Josée Trudel call Color Queen...
You can see it on my blog www.carteatout.blogspot.com
See you!!
Anne
Posted by: Anne Laflamme | March 16, 2009 at 05:52 PM
HOLY MOLY, Jan--you are truly amazing! Thanks for sharing and thanks for making everything so fun!!!
Posted by: Dena Rekow | March 17, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Holy Moly That is AWESOME! I'm so gonna try this when I get home from work!!! You are GENIUS!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kim | March 17, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Brilliant Jan! Simply brilliant. Have some chocolate, you totally deserve it.
Posted by: Debbi (stampinCPA) | March 17, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Man... now I gotta go rebuy a crimper. This is an AWESOME technique!
Posted by: Melissa W | March 18, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Thanks for such a wonderful tutorial. Now I have to add the Scalloped Envelope to my wish list too. Thanks for sharing and keep on inspiring.
doramiyi
doramiyi at gmail dot com
CANADA
Posted by: dorAMiYi | March 18, 2009 at 04:34 PM
you're right - YOU ROCK!!!
Jamey
Posted by: Jamey | March 19, 2009 at 03:53 AM
oh my you made that egg like you made a few lol thank you for showing US how to do it , you so sweet...happy Easter.....
Mary R/
Posted by: Mary Redford | March 19, 2009 at 03:55 AM
Jan, that is BEYOND AWESOME!!!!!!!! Think that you deserve a whole mountain of chocolate for that one! You know, you could take your new technique, and a smaller circle, and create flowers :-) Thanks, as always, for the wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Anne | March 19, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Jan,
Very brilliant, indeed. I enjoy your blog *munch, munch* and your humor very much. *chocolate smudge here* Congrats on your recent entries on Stampers Showcase. *munch* Please get well soon. Oh, and wouldn't it be totally awesome if SU really DID have a scallop oval punch ... ya know, for those less fortunate folks who are all thumbs? ;-)
*munch, munch* Uh oh ... dang it! See what you made me do? Now I only have one ear left of an entire chocolate bunny. That won't look very good in my basket. Better run to the store ...
Posted by: Gayle | March 19, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Very clever ... thanks for sharing.
Dianne
Posted by: Dianne | March 20, 2009 at 12:26 PM
That was a terrific demonstration,
totally different from the way I would have thought to do it, just by looking at the picture, so it is a really good thing that I read your excellet and hilarious directions! I'm going to try this for sure. I love reading your blog, you are very talented and have a great sense of humor. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas, even when you are sick! You're a trooper.
Posted by: Jane Staples | March 20, 2009 at 02:07 PM
You are gifted! This is the most creative idea I have seen in a while.
Thank you. I can't wait to try this.
Marcia
Posted by: marcia | March 21, 2009 at 12:16 AM
You have restored my faith in the paper crimper!! This is GENIOUS!
Thank you so much for sharing this! LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Jenn M | March 21, 2009 at 10:43 PM
This is just darlin!
Is it possible to do the same thing useing the suCarousel cards and envelopes notes?
Posted by: Reina Moore | March 22, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Wow, this is great. Thanks for sharing. I will have to try this out. Found your blog from Rene's Stampin for Sanity.
Posted by: JoAnn Burnhamj | March 27, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this awesome tutorial. Gotta go try it.
Posted by: Betsy | April 02, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Well, if it wasn't almost 1:00 AM right now, I might sit down and try to make this. It'll have to wait until tomorrow, but it is GO-JUS, as is all your work, Jan. Thanks so much for all your inspiration!
Posted by: Donna S. | April 04, 2009 at 12:56 AM
You do rock... I just found your blog & I am already one of your groupies... where have you been all my blog life??? Can't wait to try it! I will be putting ruffles around everything... well, maybe not everything...my hubby's undies are safe for now! *Ü*
Posted by: Carin | April 07, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Okay... you just slay me. Really you do!!! The crimped ruffled edge is almost as much fun as reading the tutorial explaining it!!! But please don't mention chocolate... I have been trying not to think about the bag of "things" hidden in the closet for a certain special event coming up. I have already had to do some replacing..... My bad.
Posted by: Karen Boreham | April 08, 2009 at 08:23 PM
Love it, thanks for sharing!!
I love how you incorporate the chocolate ;)
Posted by: Nancy L. | April 09, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Jan- I want to know what kind of choclate that you eat to make you such a genious!! This is the best! Thanks for sharing Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | April 14, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Jan Tink, I just want to let you know I cased your basket! Here it is www.thecardkitchen.blogspot.com TSMFS!!
Posted by: Liza Yon/hudsonhannah at SCS | April 15, 2009 at 10:25 PM