Maya Road and Xyron Swap - Day 5

It's Day 5 of Maya Road DT and Xyron Swap!  Have you been checking out the inspirations under the hashtags #mayaroad #xyron ? I hope you have been enjoying all the projects by the DTs!

What's a blog swap without prizes? Don't forget to check out more details on the blog swap here! There is an amazing prize for this swap at the end of the week! 

Creating for this swap had been a breeze! With the right tools and great embellishments, the project time was shortened and creativity spiked! I used both the 1.5" and 3" sticker makers for this project. I find the variety of sizes good for different embellishments. 

For today, I decided to construct an easel card drawer. This idea had been roving in my mind for some time now, and I decided to put my hands on it!

Easel cards can be stored flat yet opened up to stand when the receiver receives it. So I thought, why not add a drawer to include some special gifts for the receiver as well?

So I started out with making the starburst background for my card. The triangular shapes were cut from different pattern papers and I used the Xyron 3" sticker maker to provide adhesive to my pieces. It's so convinient!

See? All the bits and pieces are now ready for use. I even had excess for my next project! 

Next i prepared some die-cuts to use for my easel card. These Maya Road dies are my top favorites! Here you will see the diagonal ATC die-cut, Amazing Grace Script diecut, Geometric Leave die-cut and my latest favorite floral die! You need this die for sure!

Here's a short video on how I used the Xyron with Maya Road dies. Never lose that dot above your "i" anymore!

I started out adhering the triangle pieces in a starburst fashion and stitched them with a sewing machine. For the die-cuts, I simply ran them through the Xyron sticker makers! Running them through was fun and easy! 

Oh yes, i ran a chipboard through as well! I'm using a chipboard piece from Maya Road - Shot through the Heart chipboard set. For this piece, I took my markers and colored it. 

Everything is now ready for me to start decorating! 

Here is a another closer look into the drawer box. Yes I did run this Maya Road token through the 3" Xyron sticker maker too!

Boy this was fun! Hope you have enjoyed this walk through the making of this easel card drawer! 

Do stop by each of the posts (4th - 9th Sept) at Maya Road DT and comment each day for a chance to win! Be sure also to stop by Xyron to check out the different adhesives available for every crafting needs. Their designers will be sharing more inspiration for you and the easiest way to find them will be with the hashtags #mayaroad #xyron 

Box Card with Xyron

Hello crafters! Today I am sharing a box card which I have done recently. There is so much fun going on at my craft table with all the small bits of details! Now, with my Xyron in place, adhering small / intricate diecuts are easy!

Here's the box card which I have created:

I like box cards! It can be flattened to mail for your intended recipient as well! It is such an amazing gift to receive! I arranged the elements such that it is also balanced when closed. 

There are so many small elements in this project. Xyron just makes life easier (and fun)! No mess, no fuss. Just drop your diecuts to the Xyron and pull the tab. Viola! You get a full backed adhesive to those hard to glue die-cuts! Perfect adhesion at all times. I used my Xyron for the envelopes, hearts and alphabets die-cut in this project. Life-saver! 

Hope you like the box card I have done, and find some inspiration for your next card project! :)

For those who are looking for the Xyron, you will be able to find them in Made With Love very soon! Dies used in this project are from Made With Love. 

Thanks for dropping by my blog today!