Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LITTLE BIRDS SALT WATER TAFFY TREAT BOX using CUTEST CREW - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box for some Salt Water Taffy.  The box measures  3  x  3 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used the Cutest Crew stamp set & dies Bundle, Nested Essentials dies, Hobby Haven, Mixed Up Patterns and Floral Delight Designer Series Papers.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Old Olive Cardstock sized:
9  x  8"
I scored the  9" side at:
1 1/4,  4 1/4,  5 1/2  and  8 1/2"
I scored the  8" side at:
1 1/4,  5  and  6 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I wrapped 1 piece of Floral Delight Designer Series Paper (retired) to the box.
(1)  10  x  3 1/2"
I wrapped it around the short side creasing the sides as I went, straightened them with my Bone Folder and attached it to the box, opening in the back, with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Birds onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the image out with the dies and colored it with
Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Lemon Lolly  -  Birds
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Beaks
Light Old Olive  -  Grass


I used a Tag and a Scallop strip from the cut outs sheet of Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper.
I stamped the sentiment onto the right side of the tag with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut a  2 3/8  x  3"  rectangle from Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper using the Nested Essential dies.


I attached the right side of the Label onto the Rectangle with Liquid Glue and cut of the excess.
I attached the Scallop above the sentiment with Liquid Glue and cut the excess off also.
I attached the Birds above the Scallop Strip with Dimensionals.


I added a 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dot pair to the back flap for the closure.
I ran Old Olive Specialty RickRack around the short side of the box and tied a bow on the left side.
I attached the Decorated Rectangle to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 3 Frosted Iridescent Dots.



Supplies:
Cutest Crew stamp set & dies bundle
Nested Essentials dies
Hobby Have Designer Series Paper
Floral Delight Designer Series Paper (retired)
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series paper
Old Olive Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Old Olive Specialty Rick Rack
Frosted Iridescent Dots
Tear & Tape
Liqiud Glue
Dimensionals
1/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

ST. PATRICK'S DAY TREAT BOX using GOOD LUCK stamp set - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a St. Patrick's Day treat box that measures  3 1/4  x  3 1/2  x  1".  I used the Good Luck stamp set, Stylish Shapes dies, Spotlight on Nature dies and the Regals Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Shaded Spruce Cardstock sized:
9 1/2  x  6 1/2"
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
1,  4 1/4,  5 1/4  and  8 1/2"
I scored the  6 1/2" side at:
1/2,  1 1/2,  5  and  6"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I cut a piece of Shaded Spruce Cardstock to 2 1/2  x  1 1/4".
I folded the piece in half longways and stamped the sentiment on the left side with Versarmark Ink.
I sprinkled the sentiment with Gold Embossing Powder, shook off the excess, and heated it up with my Heat Tool.
I rounded the corners of the left side.


I attached 6 pieces of the Regals Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  3 1/4"  front and back of flap.
Attached the back only of the sentiment to one of these pieces to the bottom right of the front DSP.
(2)  3/4  x  3 1/4"  long sides
(2)  3  x  3/4"  short sides
I stamped the Pot onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.  I fussy cut the image out by hand.


I colored the Shamrock with a Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blend.
I cut 2 circles out.  A  2 3/4" one from Gold Foil Paper using the Spotlight on Nature dies
A  2 5/8" one from Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I stamped the Coins onto the top of the Basic White Circle with Versamark Ink.
I sprinkled it with Gold Embossing Powder and heated it with my Heat Tool.


I laid down some Stampin' Seal+ onto the area the Pot will cover and attached some Gold Trim.
I attached the Pot over the Gold Trim with Dimensionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the other flap of the sentiment to the front of the box with a Dimensional and some Liquid Glue.


For the final touch I added some Clear Gold Flecked Gems around the box.



Supplies:
Good Luck stamp set
Stylish Shapes dies
Spotlight on Nature dies
Shaded Spruce Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Gold Foil Paper
Tuxedo Black Ink
Versamark Ink
Gold Embossing Powder
Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blend
Gold Flecked Gems - Retired
Gold Trim  -  Retired
Stampin' Seal+
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Heat Tool
Corner Rounder
Small Circle Punch

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you liked my St. Patrick's Treat box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

HARIBO GUMMY BUNNY TREAT BOX using EASTER BASKET BUNDLE - Kit Project 5 - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box for some Haribo Gummy Bunny packets.  The box measures  3  x  4  x  1".  I used the Easter Bunny stamp set & dies Bundle, Everyday Arches dies, Mixed Up Patterns & Easter Joy Designer Series Papers.


I started with a piece of Thick White Cardstock sized:
10  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  10" side at:
1,  5  and  6"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  4 1/2  and  7 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached several pieces of Easter Joy and Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Papers.
(4)  2 3/4  x  3 3/4"  front, back and inside
(2)  3/4  x  3 3/4"  long sides
(2)  2 3/4  x  3/4"  short sides
(1)  2 1/8  x  3/4"  for sentiment


I stamped the Bunny, Chick and Flowers onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images with the matching dies.

I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light Smokey Slate  -  Bunny
Dark Bubble Bath  -  Nose, Ear and Cheeks
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Beak and Center of Flowers
Dark Balmy Blue  -  Flowers
Light Lemon Lolly  -  Chick


I stamped the sentiment onto the 2 1/8 x 3/4" piece of DSP using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut an Arch from Mixed Up Patterns DSP, 2 3/8  x  3 7/8", using the Everyday Arches dies.
I attached the sentiment to the bottom of the Arch with Liquid Glue.


I cut the grass from Granny Apple Green Cardstock and attached it above the sentiment strip with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Bunny, Flowers then Chick behind the top of the grass with Liquid Glue.


I tied Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon around the short side of the box and tied a bow on the left.
I attached the Decorated Arch to the front of the box, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the flowers and for the final touch I added 3 Blue Moody Pallette Glossy Dots around the Arch.



Supplies:
Easter Basket Bundle
Everyday Arches dies
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper
Thick White Cardstock
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon
Moody Pallette Glossy Dots
Wink of Stella
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my 5 project series.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

JELLY BEAN/SLIDE PUZZLE EASTER TREAT BOX using the EASTER BASKET BUNDLE - Kit Project 4 - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box for Jelly Beans and a Slide Puzzle.  The box measures   2 3/4  x  5  x  1 1/2".  I used the Easter Basket stamp set & dies Bundle, Nested Essentials dies and Easter Joy Designer Seiries Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Bubble Bath Cardstock sized:
9  x  6 3/4"
I scored the  9" side at:
1 1/2,  4 1/4,  5 3/4  and  8 1/2"
I scored the  6 3/4" side at:
1 1/2,  5  and  6"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 6 pieces of Easter Joy Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  3 1/4"  front and back.
(2)  1 1/4  x  3 1/4"  long sides
(2)  2 1/2 x  3/4"  top


I cut the Basket from Easter Joy Designer Series Paper, cut the handle off,  and reattached the handle about 1/2" lower with Liquid Glue.
I cut the Grass from Granny Apple Green Cardstock and attached it inside the basket with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Chocolate Bunny and 2 sets of Flowers onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out with the dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends.
Light Pecan Pie  -  Bunny
Dark Bubble Bath  -  Flowers
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Flowers
Light Shy Shamrock  -  Leaves


I attached the Bunny and Flowers to the back of the Basket with Liquid Glue.
I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Balmy Blue Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using a  1 3/4  x  1" rectangle die from the Nested Essentials dies.
I attached the sentiment to the front of the Basket with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Basket to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I cut 2 sets of holes in the top flaps with a 1/8" Hole Punch.
I ran Balmy Blue Sheer Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the middle of the Flowers and for the final touch I put 3 Balmy Blue Easter Assortment Embellishments around the front off the box.


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Supplies:
Easter Basket stamp set & dies Bundle
Nested Essentials dies
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper
Bubble Bath Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Bubble Bath Ink
Stampin' Blends
Easter Assortment Embellishments
Wink of Stella
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
1/8" Hole Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, March 2, 2026

EASTER NECKLACE TREAT BOX using EASTER BASKET BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box for an Easter Prism Necklace.  The box measures  3 1/2  x  3  x  1/2".  I used the Easter Basket stamp set & dies bundle, Easter Joy Designer Series Paper and Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Balmy Blue Cardstock sized:
7 1/2  x  5 1/4"
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  4  and  7"
I scored the  5 1/4" side at:
1/2,  4  and  4 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 2 pieces of Easter Joy Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 3/4  x  3 1/4"


I cut the bottom of the Basket and the Scallop from Balmy Blue Cardstock.
I cut the Bow from Lemon Lolly Cardstock.
I cut the Grass from Granny Apple Green Cardstock.
I attached the Scallop to the top of the Basket an then the Grass behind the top of the Basket with Liquid Glue.


I stamped 2 Chicks, 2 Eggs and a Tulip onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Beak and below neck of Chick
Light & Dark Bubble Bath  -  Eggs and Tulip
Light & Dark Granny Apple Green  -  Leaves, Stem and Eggs


I attached the images to the back of the Basket with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Bow to the front of the Basket with Liquid glue and I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the Bow and Scallop.
I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Balmy Blue Ink.
I cut the sentiment out by hand and attached it to the bottom/front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Basket above the sentiment with Dimensionals.


I wound some Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon around the flap and tied a bow on the top.
For the final touch I added 3 Pink Egg Easter Assortment Embellishments around the front of the box.



Supplies:
Easter Basket stamp set & dies Bundle
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper
Balmy Blue Cardstock
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Balmy Blue Ink
Stampin' Blends
Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon
Easter Assortment Embellishments
Wink of Stella
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Thursday, February 26, 2026

THUMB CROSS GIFT BOX using EASTER BASKET BUNDLE - Kit Project 2 - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Box for a Thumb Cross.  The box measures  4  x  2 3/4  x  1".  I used the Easter Basket stamp set & dies Bundle, Three Banner Punch, Mixed Up Patterns & Easter Joy Designer Series Papers.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached 5 pieces of Easter Joy Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  3 3/4  x  2 1/2"  front of box
(2)  3 3/4  x  3/4"  long sides
(2)  3/4  x  2 1/2"  short sides


I cut 3 Daffodil tops out of Lemon Lolly Cardstock.
I cut the Stems & Leaves  from a Shy Shamrock piece of the Easter Joy DSP.
I colored the separate pieces with a Dark Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blend.
I attached the pieces together with Liquid Glue.


I cut a  3 1/2  x  2 1/4"  piece of Balmy Blue Cardstock and a  3 1/2  x  2 1/4" piece of All Mixed Up DSP.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Daffodils to the rectangles and attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the sentiment onto a label I cut using the Three Banner Punch with Balmy Blue Ink.
I attached the Lavel to the lower left of the box front with Liquid Glue.


I tied a bow with Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon and attached it above the sentiment with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the top pieces of the Daffodils and for the final touch I added 3 Blue Muted Pallet Dots around the front of the box.



Supplies:
Easter Basket stamp set & dies Bundle
Three Banner Punch
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Balmy Blue Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Balmy Blue Ink
Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon
Muted Palette Dots
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
Small Circle Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

STRETCHY FIDGET STRING TREAT BOX using EASTER BASKET BUNDLE - Kit Project 1 - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a box for a Stretchy Fidget String.  The Box measures  2  3/4  x  4  x  3/4".  I used the Easter Basket stamp set & dies bundle, Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper, Retired Sunny Day Designer Series Paper and the Easter Assortment Embellishments.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Pretty In Pink Cardstock sized:
11  x  7 3/4"
I scored the  11" side at:
1 1/2,  2 1/4,  6 1/4  and  7"
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
1 3/4,  2 1/2,  5 1/4  and  6"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 5 pieces of Sunny Day Designer Seiries Paper (Retired) to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  3 3/4"  front and back of flap
(2)  1 1/2  x  3 3/4"  side flaps
(1)  2 1/2  x  1 1/4"  inside bottom flap


I cut the Easter Basket out of some Easter Joy Designer Series Paper using the Easter Basket dies.
I cut the Scallop from Pretty In Pink Cardstock.
I cut 2 of the Bows from Pool Party Cardstock.
I cut the Grass from Granny Apple Green Cardstock.
I attached the Grass to the inside of the Basket, sticking up from the edge, with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Scallop to the front of the Basket with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Bunny, 3 Eggs and 3 Carrots onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light Smokey Slate  -  Bunny
Dark Bubble Bath  -  Eggs, Bunny Ears, Nose and Cheeks
Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie  -  Carrots
Light Granny Apple Green  -  Carrot Tops
Light Pool Party  -  Eggs
Dark Lemon Lolly  -  Eggs


I cut the right hand of the Bunny just enough to be able to tuck it onto the Basket Edge with Liquid Glue.
I attached the 3 Carrots and 3 Eggs on either side of the Bunny with Liquid Glue.
I attached the 2 bow together at the Center, folded up the sides of the top one, and attached it to the front of the Basket.


I ran Pool Party Pom Pom Ribbon (retired) around the short side of the box and tied a bow on the left side.
I attached the the Basket to the front of the box, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Bow and  for the final touch I added 3 Lemon Lolly Easter Assortment Embellishments.



Supplies:
Easter Basket stamp set & dies Bundle
Sunny Day Designer Series Paper  Retired
Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper
Pretty In Pink Cardstock
Pool Party Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Easter Assortment Embellishments
Pool Party Pom Pom Ribbon - Retired
Wink of Stella
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn