Designer paper card and gift box

Oh my goodness, it's hard to watch the items on the Last Chance List switch to No Longer Available! These items are so familiar to me as a Stampin' Up demonstrator. Do you think it's like a teacher saying goodbye to a class at the end of the year? I think if I were a teacher I might feel fond of some of my pupils, and rather proud of their achievements, and it's definitely like that with my favourite products.

It's always hard to say goodbye to some of the gorgeous designer papers like the stunning Greenhouse Gala range. Here's a simple card I made which showcases my favourite design from the pack:

I fell in love with this paper the moment I saw it! Those magnificent flowers and that colour scheme need very little in the way of embellishment but I think Wild Wasabi card stock teams well with the paper and I simply added a strip of 5/8" grosgrain ribbon and a punched sentiment. ALL colours in this ribbon style are retiring, as well as the Designer Label punch - a particular favourite of mine.

I made this cute mini milk carton to match the card - it's a Bigz L die which makes short work of creating little treat boxes and favours as it cuts and scores everything for you! Do you recognise the little library clip? Some of you were lucky enough to get these free with the August special offer - I adore them!

And here they are together making a very happy couple!

Supplies needed for today's gift set:

Stamps: Perfect Punches

Ink: Cajun Craze

Card stock: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi

Other: Greenhouse Gala designer paper, Designer Label punch, Large Oval punch, 5/8" grosgrain ribbon in Pumpkin Pie

You can buy any of these supplies from me and I can have them delivered to your address in the UK. Just send me an email or give me a call on 01280 820593. Click here to view the Last Chance List - full of stamps and accessories, some at up to 40% off! These items are available only while stocks last - and some have sold out already!

At the end of our road there's a public swimming pool, which is very handy for the children who like to meet their friends there. My youngest son was telling me how much progress he's made with his swimming. He could now do several strokes, he told me, but his favourite was "that one where you look like a frog". Ah yes, that'll be the breaststroke then!

I'm still in a terrible muddle because of reorganising my Craft Square Metre! Thank you so much for all your words of wisdom and sympathy - they are all very much appreciated. In fact I didn't mean to post this at all today as I wanted to show you the present I made for my lovely cousin when I went to visit her in Northern Ireland. It'll have to wait until Friday now but here's a sneaky peek...

Don't forget to come back tomorrow and have a look at my superfast card for Three Minute Thursday! Hope to see you then,