Wednesday, May 13, 2026

FUN NEW TREAT BOX using SAFARI SMILES BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box I made that measures  5 3/4  x  3  x  1 1/4".  I used the Safari Smiles stamp set & dies Bundle, Waterside Retreat stamp set, Three Banner Bunch and Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Lost Lagoon Cardstock sized:
9  x  8"
I scored the  9" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  4 3/4  and  7 3/4"
I scored the  8" side at:
1,  2 1/4,  5 3/4  and  7"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.
I scored some triangles in the 4 squares with a Ruler and a Scoring Tool.


I attached several pieces of Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 3/4  x  3 1/4"  front and back
(2)  3 1/4  x  1"  top and bottom
(4)  1  x  2 3/4"  sides on front and back


I stamped the Lion Family onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the image out with the matching die and colored it with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Golden Glow  -  Lions
Dark Pecan Pie  -  Lion's Mane and Tip of Tail
Dark Smokey Slate  -  Noses


I cut a bunch of rocks and bushes out of Cardstock using the Safari Smiles dies.
Peaceful Pine  -  Large Bush and 2 Grasses
Soft Seafoam  -  Small Bush and 3 Grasses
Smokey Slate  -  Large and Small Boulder
I added the pieces and Lions onto the box with Liquid Glue and Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment "Happy Father's Day" from Relaxing Waterside stamp set onto Lost Lagoon Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the middle label of the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the label to the left side with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3  2026-28 In Color Dots around the front of the box.



Supplies:
Safari Smiles stamp set & dies Bundle
Relaxing Waterside stamp set
Three Banner Punch
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper
Lost Lagoon Cardstock
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Soft Seafoam Cardstock
Smokey Slate Cardstock
Basic White Cardsdtock
Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
2026-28 In Color Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Ruler
Small Circle Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

JUST ADORABLE ELEPHANT PARTY FAVOR using SAFARI SMILES - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box that measures  2 1/2  x  3 1/4  x  1".  I used the Safari Smiles stamp set & dies bundle, Three Banner Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch and the Scalloped Blooms dies.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Timid Tiger Cardstock sized:
7 1/2  x  6 1/2"
I scored the 7 1/2" side at:
1,  3 1/2,  4 1/2  and  7"
I scored the  6 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!


I attached several pieces of Designer Series Paper to the box.
Cute as a Bug DSP
(2)  2 1/4  x  3" front and back
(2)  3/4  x  3"  long sides
(2)  2 1/4  x  3/4"  short sides
Mixed Up Patterns DSP
(2)  2 1/4  x  1"  front and back of flap


I stamped the small Elephant onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the image out with the matching die and colored it with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Smokey Slate
Dark Barely Blush


I cut a 1 3/4" circle from Mixed Up Patterns DSP using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.
I cut a  2 1/8 Scallop Circle from Timid Tiger Cardstock using the Scalloped Blooms dies.
I attached the circles together with Liquid Glue.


I cut a piece of Grass from Old Olive Cardstock using the Safari Smiles dies.
I attached the Grass to the circles with Liquid Glue and them the Elephant with Dimensionals.
I tied Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon around the long side of the box and tied a bow at the top.
I attached the Elephant circle to the front of the box, over the ribbon with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink.  I cut the sentiment out using the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the sentiment to the bottom/left of the box with Dimensionals.
I added 3 Timid Tiger 2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls to the front of the box for the final touch.



Supplies:
Safari Smiles stamp set & dies Bundle
Scalloped Blooms dies
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Three Banner Punch
Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper
Timid Tiger Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Ink
Old Olive Ink
Stampin' Blends
Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon
2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensional
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

MOTHER'S DAY PAPER PURSE using SWEET OLD FRIENDS stamp set & dies Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Paper Purse I made for Mother's Day.  The purse measures  3  x  4  x  1 1/2".  I used the Sweet Old Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Sweet Words & Labels stamp set & dies Bundle and Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Barely Blush Cardstock sized:
9 1/2  x  7 3/4"
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  5  and  8"
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
1 1/2,  5 1/2  and  6 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached several pieces of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper.
(2)  2 3/4  x  3 3/4"  front and back
(1)  2 3/4  x  1/2"  top
(2)  2 3/4  x  1 1/4"  front and back of flap


I stamped the frame from Sweet Words & Labels stamp set onto a Barely Blush striped piece of the Silly Old Bear DSP with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the Label out using the matching die.


I stamped the Image of Pooh & Piglet onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends
Light Mossy Meadow  -  Piglet's Clothes
Light & Dark Barely Blush  -  Piglet
Light & Dark Golden Glow  -  Pooh
I attached the image to the Label I cut out with Dimentionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I punched 2 holes int the top edges of the box with a 1/8" Hole Punch.
I put a 10" piece of Barely Blush Bordered Ribbon through the holes and tied a knot at each end inside the box.
I tied a small bow with the same ribbon and attached it to the front of the box with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
I added some 3/8" Adhesive Backed Velcro Dots for the closure.


I stamped the sentiment onto a 1 1/4  x  2" piece of Barely Blush Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I attached the sentiment to a  1 3/8  x  2 1/2" piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock with Liquid Glue.
I attached the sentiment to the back of the box, under the flap, with Liquid Glue.


I added 3 Barely Blush 2026-28 In Color Dots to the Label for the final touch.



Supplies:
Sweet Old Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Sweet Words & Labels stamp set & dies Bundle
Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper
Barely Blush Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Barely Blush Bordered Ribbon
2026-2028 In Color Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
1/8" Hole Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

FATHER'S DAY BEACH GIFT BOX using RELAXING WATERS stamp set & dies Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Father's Day box that measures  3 3/4  x  4 3/4  x  1".  I used the Relaxing Waters stamp set & dies Bundle, Three Banner Punch and Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Lost Lagoon Cardstock sized:
10 1/2  x  8 1/4"
I scored the  10 1/2" side at:
1,  2,  5 3/4  and  6 3/4"
I scored the  8 1/4" side at:
3/4,  1 3/4,  6 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 Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/2  x  4 1/2"  front and inside flap
(2)  3 1/2  x  3/4"  short sides
(2)  3/4  x  4 1/2"  long sides


I stamped the Adirondack Chair onto Crumb Cake Cardstock with Early Espresso Ink.
I added some color to the Chair with
Light & Dark Crumb Cake Blends
I stamped the 2 sizes of Reeds onto Basic White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink.
I stamped the 2 Seagulls onto Basic White Cardstock with Gray Granite Ink.
I colored the Beak with a Light Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blend and the Bellies with Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blend.
 I cut the images out using the matching dies.


I cut a  3  x  4" piece of Waterside Retread DSP and a  3 1/8  x  4 1/8" piece of Old Olive Cardstock.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Reeds first with Liquid Glue.  Next I attached the Chair with Dimensionals.
I attached the Flying Seagull to the upper right with Liquid Glue and the standing Seagull with a Dimensional onto the Chair Arm.


I wound Cloud Cover Faux Linen Ribbon around the short side of the box and tied a box on the right side.
I added the Chair Panel onto the front, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Lost Lagoon Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the sentiment onto the lower/right with a Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Cloud Cover 2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls.



Supplies:
Relaxing Waters stamp set & dies Bundle
Three Banner Punch
Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper
Lost Lagoon Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Crumb Cake
Basic White Cardstock
Early Espresso Ink
Old Olive Ink
Gray Granite Ink
Lost Lagoon Ink
Stampin' Blends
Cloud Cover FAux Linen Ribbon
2025-27  In Color Flat Pearls
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Father's Day box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

HERSHEY'S NUGGETS TREAT BOX using CUTEST CREW Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box for 6 Hershey's Nuggets.  The box measures  3 1/4  x  3  x  3/4".  I used the Cutest Crew stamp set & dies Bundle, Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper and Array of Dots embellishments.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


This box has 2 pieces.  I started with the inner box.
The inner box starts with a piece of Lemon Lolly Cardstock sized:
7 3/4  x  3 3/8"
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
5/8,  3 5/8,  4 1/4  and  7 1/4"
I scored the  3 3/8" side at:
5/8"
Next I did the outer box.
The outer box starts with a piece of Pool Party Cardstock sized:
8 1/4  x  3 1/4"
I scored the  8 1/4" side only at:
3/4,  1 1/2,  4 1/2  and  5 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached several pieces of Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  2 3/4"  inside flap and back of box
(1)  2 3/4  x  2 1/2" inside box front
(2)  3  x  1/2"  top and bottom side


I made the front DSP with 1" squares of 4 different patterns of Ordinary Life DSP.
(12)  1  x  1"
3 each of 4 patterns.
I started with a piece of Basic White Cardstock sized:
3  x  2 3/4"
I started by making a Dimond in the middle of the Basic White Cardstock with 4 different patterns attached with Liquid Glue.
I  continued putting the rest of the squares on, making sure no pattern is next to each other.
I let the squares dry and cut the excess off the sides with a scissor.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.



I stamped the Kittens onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the image out using the matching die then cut the kittens into a group of 3 and a group of 2.
I colored the Kittens with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Smokey Slate  -  3 Kittnes
Light & Dark Timid Tiger  -  2 Kittens
Light Pool Party & Dark Lemon Lolly  -  Butterflies


I stamped the sentiment onto a 1" high piece of Pool Party Cardstock using Basic Black Ink.
I cut the length to about  2 1/2".
I attached the 3 Kittens to the Pool Party Cardstock, above the sentiment, with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Kittens to the inside/front of the inner box with Liquid Glue.


I tied a bow with Darling Duckling Faux Linen Ribbon and attached it to the front/top of the box with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
I added a pair of  3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots for the Closure.


For the final touch I added 3 Pool Party Array of Dots Embellishments to the front of the box.



Supplies:
Cutest Crew stamp set & dies Bundle
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Pool Party Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Darling Duckling Faux Linen Ribbon
Array of Dots Embellishments
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch
Silicone Mat

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

BEAUTIFUL HALF SCALLOP BOX using FLOWERING MEADOW Stamp set - Stampin' Up! *


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a large Favor Box that measures  4  x  3  x  1 1/2".  I used the Flowering Meadow stamp set, Scalloped Blooms dies and Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Peaceful Pink Cardstock sized:
10 1/2  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  10 1/2" side at:
1 1/2,  4 1/2,  6  and  9"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
3/4,  2 1/4,  6 1/4  and  7 3/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 6 pieces of Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 3/4  x  2 3/4"  front and back of top flap.
(2)  3 3/4  x  1 1/4"  long sides
(2)  1 1/4  x  2 3/4"  short sides


I cut a 2 3/4" Scallop from Cloud Cover Cardstock using the Scalloped blooms dies.
I cut the Scallop down to 1 1/2".
I stamped the sentiments "Thanks" and "for showing you care" onto the upper part of the Scallop (toward to flat side) with Peaceful Pine Ink.


I ran Cloud Cover Faux Linen Ribbon around the upper part of the flap and tied a bow at the front.
I attached the Scallop, with the top/flat side just under the ribbon, with Liquid Glue.
I secured the Bow with a Glue Dot under the knot.


I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the middle of the flowers on the front flap.
For the final touch I added 3 Peaceful Pine 2026-2028 In Color Dots to the front of the box.



Supplies:
Flowering Meadow stamp set
Scalloped Blooms dies
Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Cloud Cover Cardstock
Peaceful Pine Ink
Cloud Cover Faux Linen Ribbon
2026-2028 In Color Ribbon
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
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 Flowering Meadow Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

TWO PIECE GIFT BOX using FLOWERING MEADOW stamp set & dies Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a two piece box that measures  3 3/4  x  3 3/4  x  1 1/2".  I Used the Flowering Meadow stamp set & dies Bundle, Scalloped Blooms dies, 2 3/8" Circle Punch and Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started on the top of the box first.  I used a piece of Cloud Cover Cardstock sized:
5  25/32  x  5  25/32
(a tiny bit over 5 3/4  x  5 3/4")
I scored all four sides at:
1"
Below is how your Cardstock should look when you are done.


I made the bottom of the box from a piece of Peaceful Pine Cardstock sized:
6 3/4  x  6 3/4"
I scored all 4 sides at:
1 1/2"
To put both pieces of the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 6 pieces of Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper to the top of the box.
(2)  3 1/2  x  3 1/2" top and bottom of box top
(4)  3/4  x  3 1/2"  sides of box top


I stamped the Flowers onto Basic White Cardstock with Bubble Bath Ink.
I stamped the centers of the Flowers with Melon Mambo Ink.
I stamped the Stems and small Greenery with Peaceful Pine Ink.
I cut the images out using the matching dies.


I cut a  2 3/4" Scalloped Circle from Peaceful Pine Cardstock using the Scalloped blooms dies.
I cut a circle from the Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch.
I attached the circles together with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Stems to the Flowers with Liquid Glue and attached them to the Circles with Dimensionals on the Flowers and Liquid Glue on the Stem.
I attached the extra Greenery piece to next to the Flowers with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the top of the box with Dimensionals.


I tied a bow with Peaceful Pine Bordered Ribbon and attached it under the Flowers with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Cloud Cover Cardstock with Peaceful Pine Ink.
I cut the sentiment out and attached it under the box with Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 3 Barely Blush 2026-28 In Color Dots around the Flowers.



Supplies:
Flowring Meadow stamp set & dies Bundle
Scalloped Blooms dies
2 3/8" Circle Punch
Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper
Cloud Cover Cardstock
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Bubble Bath Ink
Melon Mambo Ink
Peaceful Pine Ink
Peaceful Pine Bordered Ribbon
2026-2028 In Color Dots
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn