One of the things I taught my downline at our Luv 2 Stamp group meeting on Saturday was how to alter ourScalloped Envelope Die to make it BIGGER to fit a credit card - they loved learning this and making one!
step 1: start with a 6x6 piece of DSP
step 2: fold it in 1/2
step 3: align the folded edge with the 3rd scallop down on the die
step 4: run it through the BIg Shot machine
step 5: open up the envelope and burnish out the fold/crease with the Bone Folder
step 6: seal the edges shut with Sticky Strip and you have an envelope sized to fit a Gift Card!
This is great information - Thanks!
Posted by: Nancy | May 21, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Amazing! How do you come up with all this cool stuff?!?!
Posted by: Sue M. | May 21, 2009 at 06:14 AM
I don't think I've ever seen anything so BRILLIANT and USEFUL! Thank you SO much for sharing this little tidbit. I will use it often!
Posted by: Staci Miserlian | May 21, 2009 at 06:18 AM
What a great trick. Thanks for sharing and I know I will use this tip lots at Christmas and Birthdays.
Posted by: Neppie | May 21, 2009 at 06:32 AM
This is wonderful as it is so useful ,what a great technique/trick.Thanks for sharing
Eileen
Posted by: Eileen McClean | May 21, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Thank you so much! I have been so disappointed as to the size of this little envelope for so many reasons! This makes it so simple and such a no brainer! You are so awesome!
Posted by: Bev Dahl | May 21, 2009 at 07:01 AM
This is one of those forehead slapping moments!! Very cool- TFS!
Posted by: Laura Albertson | May 21, 2009 at 07:03 AM
Thank you Patty! This makes the die so much more useful now!
Posted by: Becky Jensen | May 21, 2009 at 07:03 AM
Wow Patty,
You are amazing! I have been wishing they were gift card size but never thought of doing it that way to make it bigger.....genius!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Freeman | May 21, 2009 at 07:10 AM
What?! That is SO cool...thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Lorie | May 21, 2009 at 07:18 AM
AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing! BTW, I check out your blog all the time . . . I'm always very impressed with your creativity! Thanks -
Kay
Posted by: Kay Kalthoff | May 21, 2009 at 07:20 AM
Very smart! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jennifer | May 21, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Patty, Did I ever tell you that you are one of my favorite people!!! Thanks for another way to use that die. I even like that better than my Frankenstein. I am always on a look out for different ways to use the same die. Leave it to me to want more for my money! Can't wait to see you at convention again.
Debi Pippin Florida
LNS
Posted by: Debi Pippin | May 21, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Too COOL! Who woulda thunk?? Thanks for sharing with us, Patty!
Posted by: Holly | May 21, 2009 at 07:58 AM
Thanks so much for the wonderful idea!! I love making these envelopes and now I can make them a little bigger!! :o)
Posted by: Tara Berkey | May 21, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Patty - You're ever so clever! Thanks for sharing the instructions! Very cool! :)
Posted by: Kimmi | May 21, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Oh Patty, I'd hug you if I could! I know I saw someone's blog a while back where they told how they did this, didn't save it, and could NOT ever find it again! I asked on SUDSOL in case the person was a member, and while I didn't find them that way, I DID have dozens of people e-mail me...asking me to forward it to them if I found it! LOL I can stop racking my brain now - or at least about how to do this! LOL Thanks! Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Roeder | May 21, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Patty-you are one creative lady and I am soooo happy to know you!!!! Yet another use for this awesome die!! I LOVE IT!!! TFS!
Posted by: tiffany | May 21, 2009 at 09:39 AM
ah-MAZE-ing!!! And we thought it couldn't be done! Just ask Patty.
Posted by: Barbara V | May 21, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Brilliant! A cyber bouquet to you for sharing this great tip!
Posted by: WebDeb | May 21, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Thanks for this!!! Maybe I can sell more of these dies if I tell them this...people were disappointed that they weren't the size for a gift card. You ROCK!!!
Posted by: MaryJo | May 21, 2009 at 11:03 AM
You are just too darn clever Patty!! What an awesome tip! Thanks for the tutorial too!!
Posted by: Lorraine Castellon-Rowe | May 21, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Yeppie for Patty!! Great trick, thanks for all you do and keep it comin!
Posted by: Peggie Sue | May 21, 2009 at 11:56 AM
You are so clever and gifted to think of that! FTS!
Posted by: Michelle | May 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Very cool...love this idea. Where do you come up with this stuff?! You're awesome! :)
Posted by: Aimee | May 21, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Beth | May 21, 2009 at 01:07 PM
OMG! You are absolutely brilliant! I was so disappointed that this die was just too small for Gift Cards and your suggestion fixes this problem. Thank you!
Posted by: Diane Browning | May 21, 2009 at 02:02 PM
You are just amazing! I have been so irritated by the size of this envelope for just this reason and you just fixed it! Thank you - Now if you can come up with a way to make the pillow box big enough to hold a gift card that would be over the top! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bev Victory | May 21, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Hi Patty,
All the above comments also from me. Thanks so very much for sharing.
Blessings, Diane Beckman
Posted by: Diane Beckman | May 21, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Patty-Thanks for sharing such great info and always inspiring us. I turned the cs the other way accidentally (lining it up at the third scallop the short way instead) and it actually makes a cute little gift card envie.
Just wanted to pass on my accidental discovery.
Posted by: Joan B | May 21, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Patty,
Thank you for everything you share. This is the greatest Idea for that envelope die. Now there is more uses for it.
Hugs,
Posted by: Marge | May 21, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Very COOL! I can't wait to make one or 10!!
Posted by: LORI | May 21, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Awesome - a big hug all the way from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I will be using this technique so often! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Marjorie Gibson | May 21, 2009 at 09:04 PM
OMG - you are a genius! Thanks, Patty! I, too, was disappointed in the size of this envelope, although I used it inside cards for checks and $ - I can't wait to show my customers - I'll bet we sell a few more of these dies!
Posted by: Sue Duffy | May 21, 2009 at 09:26 PM
Truly amazing! I'm speechless. Thanks once again.
Posted by: Claudine Fujii | May 22, 2009 at 01:22 AM
WOW Patty Great tutorial. Can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for always sharing - you are so sweet.
Hugs
Annette
Posted by: Annette | May 22, 2009 at 04:14 AM
Oh Patty, I am just wondering about this and here you come as rescue!!! You are too smart! Thanks for teaching us this tip!
Posted by: Lauren Y. | May 22, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Patty,
Once again you are the best, not only to your customers but to other SU demos! I had read about doing this but your photos and instructions are so clear and easy. Thank you a ton for sharing. Happy long week-end!
Posted by: Rosemary Olson | May 22, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Hi Patty!
What an awesome way to use that little envelope die. I always felt a bit frustrated that it was a tad bigger for this exact usage, so now I am much happier with this die. I will use this at my next stamp camp! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and inspiration. :)
barb
Posted by: barb hendrickson | May 22, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Love this!! At first I thought you meant SU resized a new die to fit gift cards and I was going to scream!! You are so clever. :)
Posted by: Wendy | May 22, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Patty, that is absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Wanda Williams | May 22, 2009 at 04:41 PM
BRILLIANT!!!!
I had to stop halfway through and run over and try it. Wow just amazing, no fussing or anything -- works perfectly.
Posted by: Renee | May 22, 2009 at 08:09 PM
oh wow! You have made me SOOO very happy!!! I love the little scallop note and it's so cute but it was totally useless in that tiny size! Not even a business card fits! But now? Well, now I will RULE the world of gift cards!!!! Can scarcely resist running downstairs rigt this very minute to try it. Thanks for the photo explanation...I tend to be rather a visual learner and that really helped! Jan
Posted by: Jan Hoyt | May 22, 2009 at 08:51 PM
BRILLIANT!!! Thanks for the great idea. This will be perfect for my daughter's upcoming b-day party!
Posted by: Michelle | May 25, 2009 at 03:01 AM
Thanks SO much for sharing this tutorial!! We thrive on your sharing goodness!! You Rock!
Posted by: Lisa Miller | May 25, 2009 at 04:24 PM
Patty, I love this idea. I a playing with it right now. I am having trouble with the die cuting all the way through the paper. When I fold it, it falls apart. Any helpful ideas???
Thanks
Posted by: Beth | May 30, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Ah, Patty, you are a genius!
Posted by: LeAnne | June 06, 2009 at 07:48 AM
I am so happy i found this! i JUST used the die was incredible disappointed that a GC did not fit...YAAAAAAAAAAAAY for you for making it work!! WOOT WOOT.
Posted by: kat | August 13, 2009 at 02:44 PM
This is perfect!! Thank you!
Posted by: Tera Nakano-Louie | August 18, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Simply brilliant! I used your directions to make a little gift card holding bag using the Scallop Envelope die. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Anne | October 11, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Sorry. Here's the link if you're interested http://anne-mycraftingtherapy.blogspot.com/2009/10/attempted-case.html
Posted by: Anne | October 11, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Brilliant!!!! TFS :)
Posted by: Jacki | November 02, 2009 at 06:38 AM
I see the method and it is is a one of the easiest things to make the envelope . I like to to this at home make some things form you .
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