The Rubber Cafe New Release Blog Hop!

 

Welcome to The Rubber Cafe new release blog hop. This is Day # 2 and you'll be hopping with Heidi Blankenship and myself!!  If you just happened to visit my blog today and would like to start this BLOG HOP from the beginning, simply follow THIS LINK to be taken to The Rubber Cafe blog to begin the celebration.

There will be a Grand Prize for one lucky winner plus smaller prizes along the way. . . so be sure to stop at each blog and leave a comment to be registered. Don't forget to also leave a comment on each main blog post at The Rubber Cafe too.

We are celebrating the newest release called:

On the Fence Bundle

This bundle comes with a brand new exclusive die template manufactured by Spellbinders™ Paper Arts called On the Fence Die!  What makes this die unique? It's versatility! At first glance, you might see just a fence but soon you'll realize it can be so much more. Follow us on the blog hop each day from August 27-31 to find out what all this die can do.

 Let's get started. Here's my project for the day:

Using the On The Fence die to make this basket is so easy!  To start, I stamped the Woodgrain stamp (from the On The Fence Bundle) using Jasmine Mix'd Media Ink and heat embossed using white embossing powder.

Then using the On The Fence die, I cut/embossed 4 strips that will make up my basket.  You will also need a piece of 6x6" cardstock to form the box that supports the fence die cuts.  Plus 2 more On The Fence die cuts from plain paper for the handle of the basket.

To make the box that gives the basket it support.  Score the 6x6" square at 1 1/2" on all four sides.  Prefold and snip up to fold line on 2 sides.  See my example?

Using some Scrap Happy Sheet Glue to adhere the box together like this picture shows.

Here is my finished box bottom.  You can now wrap the pieces of the On The Fence die cuts onto the box using some foam tape.  It will look like this when finished.

Now you can add the handle.  To make the handle, I trimmed the On The Fence die cuts.  I cut off the peaks so that its just a pretty plain handle.  Then I glued both together and adhered the whole thing onto each side of the basket.  See the below picture!

I decorated my basket with some pretty lace and ribbons.  PLus I added a flower made from Bitty Blossoms die set.  I also made a quick tag using the left over piece I had from the basket.

 

 

This little basket is perfect for a small gift like cookies or candy.  Of course, chocolate chip cookies are something that will cheer up anyone.  Hope you will give this little basket a try!  There are tons of things to make using the On The Fence Bundle.  Make sure to visit my friend, Heidi Blankenship, to see her stunning project using the same die template!

Supplies Used:

• stamps - Woodgrain Stamp & Friends Stamp - The Rubber Cafe'
• Cardstock - Kraft Smooth 80#, Peach Smooth 67#,Neenah Solar White 80# and Berrylicious Po-Tone Cardstocks - Discount Cardstock
• Ink - Rich Cocoa Memento ink (Tsukineko) Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx (Clearsnap)
• Dies - On The Fence die (The Rubber Cafe'); Lasbels One and Bitty Blossoms (Spellbinders™ Paper Arts)
• Accessories - Allison White Crochet Lace, 1/8" Aqua Grosgrain Ribbon (Really Reasonable Ribbon) white embossing powder, heat tool; Scrap Happy Sheer Glue - The Rubber Cafe'

Comments

[Caryn]

1.

This would make the sweetest gift! I enjoyed seeing your process, very clever way to use the die.

[NIkki C]

2.

Oh this is just adorable I love handmade gifts and this is wonderful thanks for the walk thru :)

[TesaB]

3.

Ohhhh, what a super adorable basket!!!! Love your project and can't wait to try it out myself. Thanks for the instructions!!!

[Cibele]

4.

GORGEOUS!!! I love all the details and thanks for the tutorial!

[Teresa Horner]

5.

This is adorable Debbie, you did an amazing job and the cookies look delish too! I think I need this set now.....Hugs!

[Heidi Blankenship]

6.

Fantastic project Debbie!! I love how you designed the basket using the On the Fence die template! Fabulous tutorial--thanks for sharing!! Love to sweet little tag too! ♥

[michelle pearson]

7.

what a great idea for the die...cute basket! :)

[Marie]

8.

This is a beautiful project. What a fabulous idea from one die! There is so much to do with this beautiful set!

[Abigail Stoops]

9.

So versatile! I love it!!!

[Gela]

10.

Great and versatile idea. Great for gifts or any holiday gift. Great work.

[Sue D]

11.

Such a sweet gift basket. I like the white woodgrain.

[Stephanie Rodgers]

12.

cute!

[Teresa Godines #6857]

13.

Love how you used the fence for the basket handle. Very clever. TFS

[Olga Jewell]

14.

what a fantastic basket!!!! I'm really love all the nice things I am seeing with this set!

[LInda]

15.

Wow, what else should I say?

[Karen Thede]

16.

really creative! Just Love it!! Thanks Debbie.

[Dawnll]

17.

So very creative and great texture on this project

[kristina]

18.

Wow, what a gorgeous project! THank you for all the detailed instructions and photos.

[Monica Lowrance]

19.

too super cute and adorable!!

[Debby W]

20.

This is just way too cute. I have got to get this die...thanks for another wonderful project.

[Jess Moore]

21.

so cute! love the white on the fence!

[Earlene Bost]

22.

Enjoyed your instructions.Loved the basket.

[Penny W]

23.

such a cute basket thanks for sharing

[Deborah]

24.

So cute ! Thanks for sharing....

[Laura]

25.

This is so darn cute. I copied the directions as I have a group I would like to make these for. Thanks for all the great ideas
you supply us with.

[christi]

26.

this is adorable. you make it look so easy. tfs.

[Barbara Bird]

27.

adorable basket.
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