Final Mission Paper Crafting Project

One week left and I have finished, except for delivery,  the final paper crafting project here in the mission.

This is a combination of Gelli Printing, double-sided card stock, envelope punch board, and The Crafty Owl's Box Buster web tool.  

First I ordered the Gelli Arts 5" by 5" gelli plate kit which came with a brayer, three paints, etc.  We had some 32-pound paper at the apartment which I cut in half into two 5.5 by 8.5 pieces.  I used only two colors of acrylic paint to make each print.  Also, I lifted three prints from each application of paint.  I really like the third (ghost print) the best.

After letting the prints dry, I cut the prints down to about 3.75" by 5" or a little less then used some two-inch-wide heavy duty double-sided tape to tape them to the card stock.

Next I made envelopes with the envelope punch board--A2 size.

Finally I made boxes for each packet of 4 note cards and 4 envelopes.  I folded the leftover piece of paper that matched the envelopes and put inside the note card for writing the note on, or discarding, however the recipient chooses.  I usually write my notes on that paper then fold it and attach it to the inside of the note card.

The boxes were made using The Crafty Owl's Box Buster online tool.  It worked perfectly!!

Some of the prints I really like.  Others are just okay.  I LOVE the boxes.  Such a fun project and it makes me happy to share something with our Senior Sisters before we leave.