Welcome back to the May Arts blog! We’re so excited to be partnering with October Afternoon to bring you some exciting new products and projects that we hope will help spark your creativity.
Some of our family’s happiest (and silliest) memories center around the camping trips we took when our sons were young. They both loved them so much that they now camp with their families.
When I saw October Afternoon’s Campfire product line, I was instantly transported back to those fun times. We did our camping in a tent since our boys were in scouting and had to “rough it”. It was great until it rained…a lot! I remember leaving everything at the campsite and driving home to sleep (we were close) then going back the next day to wring everything out.
Isn’t this image just adorable? I popped both the Wild Card panel and the Tin Pin on foam tape.
Supplies:
- Card size – 5.5” x 4.25”
- Paper – October Afternoon Campfire Sleeping Bag/Animal Tracks, Stampin’ Up
- Ink – Papertrey Ink Chai (sponging)
- Ribbon: May Arts 100% Jute Burlap String– SM10
- Accessories: October Afternoon Tin Pins, foam tape
Have you ever wondered what the animals were doing while you sleeping all cozy in your tent?
Well, they go fishing, of course!
Supplies:
- Card size – 5.5” x 4.25”
- Stamps: Papertrey Ink Pond Life (fish)
- Ribbon: May Arts Velvet Corduroy 357-34-16,
- Accessories: October Afternoon Campfire Tin Pins, Shape Stickers, Word Stickers, foam tape, craft knife, Tutorial for Pop up Stage Card
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*Here’s a tip for removing the backing from stickers when you want to use them for another purpose. Just rub them with a craft sponge until the tackiness is gone.
No camping trip would be complete without S’mores. I thought this little treat would be perfect for a camping themed birthday party favor.
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Hmmmm…somebody’s been altering the signs!
Here’s your supply list for this cute treat bag:
- Paper – 2 pieces of cardstock: 4” x 12 and 2” to 2.5” x 12”
- Ribbon – May Arts Double Faced Faux Suede (2 pieces 14.5” each) Satin Leaves
- Accessories – October Afternoon Shape Stickers, foam tape, double- sided sticky tape, 2 graham crackers, 3 marshmallows, mini Hershey bar, clear cello bag
Instructions:
1. Score 4” piece of cardstock as shown.
2. Assemble box.
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3. Attach 3.75” of double sided tape to each end of both pieces of ribbon.
4. Measure about ½” from the end of the box. Beginning at the middle of the base of box, attach one end of ribbon, loop it around then attach the other end. Repeat on the other side.
5. The trim piece will cover your ribbon ends and strengthen the box base. I decided to make mine 2” wide; however you can make yours up to 2.5”, if desired. The scoring measurements will remain the same for any size. Note that the 10.5” score has increased to 10.75”.
Apply double sided tape in the same positions as in step 1. Assemble and insert your box. You may add a piece of double sided tape to the trim piece base to make sure it stays secure.
6. Assemble and insert your S’mores kit. Tie with Satin Leaves.
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Now go ahead and feed some bears compliments of May Arts and October Afternoon. They’ll love you for it!
Blog post by: Charlene Driggs
Wow — what adorable and super creative projects!
Such cute projects!! I love this paper from OA!
I love this camping line! super cute smores treat bag.
Super cute projects with the camping theme. The ribbon and twine goes perfectly with these.
That S’MORES BAG is SOOOO darling!!!!
wow, those cards are adorable and that bag will fit with what I need to make.
OH MY! These projects are over the TOP! LOVE that 3D card and that bag is super cute:) THANKS for the chance to win!!! sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
I love that treat box, so darling.
Oh my, love those “camping” cards.
The little “tote/Bag” is so adorable. Incredibly good instructions! Thanks! Jennifer
is this not the cutest project ever….omg omg omg….hugs
All these projects are amazing! I am especially in love with the pop up card. I have been wanting to try making something like that and I think I have my inspiration now!
So cute! My guys love to camp and these projects are perfect to celebrate their fun times!
That pop up card is so clever… I totally have to make one!!
WOW…..awesome projects!!! Thanks for sharing!
Cute, cute projects using some great products. That velvet corduroy…..oohhhhh, ahhhhh….love it!
Oh my gosh! These are sooooo cute!!! Love that paper line <3
I am in love with these projects! So adorable!
Wow, this is an awesome project.
Wow, I love the cards and s’more bag. The ribbon used make my mouth water.
These are AWESOME!!!!
Those are so cute–they have to be the paper is adorable! I am especially fond of the fox!
Those are both so cute I almost can’t stand it! This is my favorite OA line of allllll time.
The pop up card is incredible!!!!
Oh my gosh!!!! I love the s’mores box. I’m going camping soon—I need to make this!
Darling cards, wonderful projects.. FABULOUS post. So creative! (Love the partial crossed out word! lol)
All of these are amazing projects. Made me feel like going camping!
Very cute camping projects–esp the animals fishing!
These are some of my favorite projects you’ve posted so far for May Arts + Oct. Afternoon week! Love all the burlap string in the “C is for” card, the pop-up card is adorable, and I adore the s’more treat bag!
Wonderful projects – thanks so much for sharing!
You always amaze me with your creations Charlene!
Wow what cute s’more bag!. Like the cards too.
I wish I had some smores right now!
This is one of my favorite October Afternoon posts so far! Absolutely amazing! I love the pop-up card. Another easy way (maybe easier) to de-stick a sticker is to apply baby powder or cornstarch to the back. Won’t ever stick again! If you want to add adhesive to part of the sticker like foam dimensionals, add them before applying the powder but leave the backings on.
Fun pop-up card! Great projects!
DeniseB
the smores’ box is my all time favorite!!!!!
Clever and cool design! Warms your heart w/fond memories. Ahhhh! SMORES!