Wednesday, February 12, 2025

LARGE VALENTINE BOX with PICK A SEASON STAMP SET


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Treat Box that measures  3 1/4  x  6  x  2".  I used the Pick a Season Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Hugs for Love stamp set, Greetings of the Season dies and Most Adored Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Thick Basic White Cardstock sized
11  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  11" side at:
3 1/4,  5 1/4,  8 1/2  and  10 1/2"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
2,  6 1/2  and  7 3/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look when you are finished.


I attached 7 pieces of Most Adored Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  4 1/4"  front and back
(2)  1 3/4  x  4 1/4"  long sides
(1)  3  x  1 3/4"  bottom
(2)  3  x  1"  upper front and back


I stamped the Tree onto Basic White Cardstock.
Leaves & Grass  -  Old Olive Ink
Tree Trunk  -  Pecan Pie
Hearts  -  Real Red
I cut the images out using the largest of the Greetings of the Season dies.


I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
Next, I stamped the sentiment, from Hugs for Love stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Oval die from the Greetings of the Season dies.


I attached the Label to the left side of the Trunk with Dimensionals.


I punched 2 sets of holes in the top flaps with a 1/8" (or similar) hole punch.
I ran some Red Ribbon from my stash through the holes and tied a bow in the front.
For the final touch I added 3 Rhinestone Basic Jewels around the images.



Supplies:
Pick a Season Sale-a-Bration stamp set
Hugs for Love stamp set
Greetings of the Season dies
Most Adored Designer Series Paper from my stash
Thick Basic White Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Old Olive Ink
Pecan Pie Ink
Real Red Ink
Red Ribbon from my stash
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
Hole Punch

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Valentine Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

SPRING TREAT BOX with STORYBOOK FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Spring Treat Box that measures  3 3/4  x  3 1/4  x  1".  I used the Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Stylish Shapes dies and Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Boho Blue Cardstock sized
10  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  10" side at:
1,  4 3/4,  5 3/4  and  9 1/2"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1,  4 1/4  and  5 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look when you are done.


I attached several pieces of Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper to the box.
(4)  3 1/2  x  3"  front and back of box and flap
(2)  3 1/2  x  3/4"  long sides
(2)  3/4  x  3"  short sides
(1)  3 1/2  x  1"  bottom of front


I cut a  2 1/8" circle from Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I used a Blending Brush and Boho Blue Ink to add some Blue Sky to the top of the circle.
Next, I used Tuxedo Black Ink to stamp the Carrot Patch to the bottom of the circle.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Carrots  -  Light Peach Pie
Greens  -  Light Old Olive
Ground  -  Dark Crumb Cake


I stamped the Bunny onto Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the image out using the matching dies.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Inside Ears and Belly  -  Light Crumb Cake
Jacket  -  Light Boho Blue
Bunny  -  Light Pecan Pie


I attached the circle to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I attached the Bunny to the right of the circle with Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.


I stamped the sentiment "Happy Spring" onto Basic White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink.
I fussy cut the sentiment out and attached it to the upper left of the circle with Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.


I tied a small bow with Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon and attached it the to bottom left of the circle with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.


For the closure I added 2 sets of  3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dos to the inside of the box.
For the final touch I added 3 Ombre Matte Dots to under the Bunny.



Supplies:
Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Sylish Shapes dies
Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper
Boho Blue Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Old Olive Ink
Stampin' Blends
Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon
Ombre Matte Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Blending Brush
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Spring Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, February 7, 2025

VALENTINE CRISS-CROSS TREAT BOX with HEARTS & HUGS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Freinds!
My project today is a Criss-Cross Treat Box that measures  2 1/2  x  3 1/2  x  1".  I used the Hearts & Hugs stamp set & dies Bundle, Unbounded Love dies and Most Adored Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial here!


I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized
9 1/2  x  6"
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
2 1/2,  3 1/2,  6  and  7"
I scored the  6" side at:
1 1/2  and  2 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below are picture of how your Cardstock should look when you are finished.



I cut a strip of Most Adored Designer Series Paper to:
8 1/2  x  1 3/4"
I started with the strip on the front of the box and creased the sides all around.
I reinforced the creases, making sure they are straight, then attached it around the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached a piece of Most Adored DSP sized
2 3/4  x  1 3/4"
Inside the box at the back with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Chipmunk image, form Hearts & Hugs stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light Bubble Bath  -  Ears, Nose and Cheeks
Light Smokey Slate  -  Everything else


I cut the Hearts from Real Red Cardstock using the Hearts & Hugs dies.
I attached the Hearts between the Chipmunk's Hands with Liquid Glue.


I cut a Scallped Oval from Basic White Cardstock using the Unbounded Love dies.
I attached the Chipmunk to the Scallop with Dimensionals.
Next I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with more Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 3 Pearl Berries to around the Scallop.



Supplies:
Most Adored Designer Series Paper Retired
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Pearl Berries
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Ruler

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you liked my Criss-Cross Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

VALENTINE MINI TREAT BOX with CHOOSE HAPPY - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a mini Treat Box that measures  2  x  2 1/2  x  3/4".  I used the Choose Happy stamp set, Bee Builder Punch, Stylish Shapes dies and Unbounded Love dies.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Thick Basic White Cardstock sized
7 1/4  x  5 1/2"
I scored the  7 1/4" side at:
3/4,  1 1/2,  4  and  4 3/4"
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1,  1 3/4,  3 3/4  and  4 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Belos is a picture of how your Cardstock should look after scoring and cutting.


I attached 7 pieces of Most Adored Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  1 3/4  x  2 1/4"  front and back of flap
(2)  1/2  x  2 1/4"  long sides
(3)  1 3/4  x  1/2"  inside bottom and short sides


I cut a just less than 1 3/4" circle from Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I cut a Heart from Basic White Cardstock using the Bee Builder Punch.
I put the heart onto the middle of the circle and used a Blending Brush and Flirty Flamingo Ink to ink around the Heart.
When I was finished I removed the Heart and was left with a White Heart in the middle of the circle.


I stamped the sentiment, from Choose Happy, onto the middle of the Heart with Flirty Flamingo Ink.
I cut a circle from Flirty Flamingo Cardstock using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.
I attached the circles together with Dimensionals.


I attached a  3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots Pair inside the bottom of the Flap for the closure.
I cut out 2 Label pieces using the Unbounded Love dies.
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock  -  Border
Basic White Cardstock  -  Label
I attached the Label pieces to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Circles to the box, over the label, with Dimensionals.


For the final touch I tied a small bow with Silver & White Sheer Ribbon.
I attached the Bow to the box, above the circles, with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.



Supplies:
Choose Happy stamp set
Bee Builder Punch
Stylish Shapes dies
Unbounded Love dies
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Thick Basic White Cardstock
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Flirty Flamingo Ink
Silve & White Sheer Ribbon
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Blender Brush

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Valentine Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

VALENTINE HEART WINDOW BOX with HEART SHAPED - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Window Box for some Hershey's Chocolate Hearts.  It measures  4 1/4  x  1 1/2  x  1/2".  I used the Heart Shaped Sale-a-Bration stamp set & dies, Unbounded Love dies and Most Adored Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized
5 3/4  x  4 1/2"
I scored the  5 3/4" side at:
1/2,  1  and  5 1/4"
I scored the  4 1/2" side at:
1/2,  2,  2 1/2  and d 4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look when you are done.


BEFORE putting the box together you have to attached the front piece of DSP to the box.
1 3/8  x  4 1/8"
I Waited until the Glue is Dry, if that is what you used, and I cut a window using a die 
from the Unbounded Love dies into the front of the box.
I attached a piece of Window Sheet sized
3 3/4  x  1 3/8"
To the inside of the box over the Window Hole.
I put the box together with Tear & Tape and attached the Back piece of Most Adored Designer Series Paper sized
1 3/8  x  4 1/8"


I stamped the group of Flowers, from Heart Shaped stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the Flowers and some Greenery, from Old Olive Cardstock, using the Heart Shaped dies.


I sandwiched the Greenery to the back of the Flower with Dimensionals and then attached it to the right side of the Window.


I tied Iridescent Striped Ribbon around the left side of the box and tied a bow at the front.
I put a Glue Dot under the knot of the bow to keep it steady.



Supplies:
Heart Shaped Sale-a-Bration stamp set & dies Bundle
Unbounded Love dies
Most Adored Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Real Red Ink
Window Sheets
Iridescent Striped Ribbon
Tear & Tape
Stampin' Seal+
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dot
Supplies:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
Small Circle Punch

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Valentine Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, January 31, 2025

DAPPER DINO VALENTINE TREAT BOX with FRUIT SALAD


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Treat Box that measures  2 3/4  x  5 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used the Darling Dinos stamp set, Grow with Love dies and Fruit Salad Sale-a-Bration Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized
8 1/2  x  7"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1/2,  3 1/4,  4 1/2  and  7 1/4"
I scored the  7" side at:
1 1/4,  5 1/4  and  6 1/4"
To put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I attached several pieces of Fruit Salad Designer Series paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  3 3/4"  front and back
(2)  1  x  3 3/4"  long sides
(2)  2 1/2  x  3/4"  short top strips
(1)  2 1/2  x  1"   bottom


I stamped the Dino, Top Hat and Bowtie onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Granny Apple Green  -  Dino
Light Smokey Slate  -  Nails
Dark Real Red  -  Hat Band and Bowtie
Light Basic Black  -  Top Hat
I cut the images out using the Darling Dino dies.


I cut a label from Fruit Salad Designer Series Paper using the Grow with Love dies.
I cut a piece of Real Red Cardstock to
2 1/8  x  3 3/8"
I attached the 2 pieces together with Liquid Glue.
I stamped the sentiment onto the bottom of the Yellow DSP with Real Red Ink.


I attached the Bowtie and Top Hat to the Dino with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Dino to the label, above the sentiment, with Dimensionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I punched 2 sets of holes in the top flap and ran 2 strands of Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.



Supplies:
Darling Dinos stamp set & dies Bundle
Grow with Love dies
Fruit Salad Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Stampin' Blends
Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Dino Treat Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

VALENTINE POUCH WITH KEEPING TABS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Treat Pouch that measures  2 1/2  x  1 1/4  x  3 3/4".  I used the Keeping Tabs stamp set & Punch Bundle, Spotlight on Nature dies, Stylish Shapes dies and Most Adored Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Most Adored Designer Series Paper sized
5  x  8"
I scored the  5" side first at:
1 1/4"
I turned the paper to the 8" side so that the scored line is towards the top and scored at:
1/2" all the way
I scored the rest to the first scoreline only at:
1 3/4,  4 1/4  and  5 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your DSP should look after scoring and cutting.


I stamped the Dotted Tab, from Keeping Tabs stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I stamped the Heart and Lines image above the Dots with Real Red Ink.
I cut the image out using the Keeping Tabs Punch.


I attached the tab to the front piece of the box with Liquid Glue, making sure to leave enough room for  3/8" Velcro Dots to fit below the box top.
I attached a set of 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots to the back of the tab and inside back of the box for the closure.


I cut out 4 circles using various dies and a punch.

2 1/8" Real Red  -  Spotlight on Nature dies
2 1/8" Basic White  -  Stylish Shapes dies
1 3/4" Basic White  -  1 3/4" Circle Punch
1 5/8" Basic White  -  Spotlight on Nature dies


I attached the two  2 1/8" circles together, with the red on top, with Liquid Glue.
I attached the 2 white circles together, smaller on top, with Liquid Glue.
I attached the White circles onto of the Red circle with Dimensionals.


I attached the circles to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I cut a Heart from Real Red Cardstock using the Bee Builder Punch.
I attached the Heart to the middle of the circles with Dimensionals.


I tied a small bow with White Baker's Twine and attached it to the upper/left of the circles with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added a medium Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the Heart.



Supplies:
Keeping Tabs stamp set & Punch Bundle
Spotlight on Nature dies
Stylish Shapes dies
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Bee Builder Punch
Most Adored Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
White Baker's Twine
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you liked my Pouch.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn