In the Pink, Designs by Cathryn: GARDEN BIRDHOUSE GIFT BOX for TEACHERS GIFTS with WATERCOLOR SHAPES

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

GARDEN BIRDHOUSE GIFT BOX for TEACHERS GIFTS with WATERCOLOR SHAPES - Stampin' Up!

Hi Friends!

I made my project today for some Teachers Gifts. My twins are graduating High School this month and they need a few gifts for some special people. This gift Box measures 3 x 3 x 1 1/2". I used Garden Birdhouses stamp set, Watercolor Shapes stamp set, Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper and the Layering Circle dies.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!

I started with a piece of Balmy Blue Cardstock sized 9 3/4 x 7".

I scored the 9 3/4" side at:

1 1/2, 4 1/2, 6 and 9".

I scored the 7" side at:

1/2, 2, 5 and 6 1/2".

To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.

Below is a picture of what the scored and cut box looks like.

I put the box together with Tear and Tape.

I attached pieces of the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper to the box in sizes:

(1) 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" for the top.

(4) 2 3/4 x 1 1/4" for the sides.

I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.

I stamped the birdhouse image from Garden Birdhouses stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.

I colored the Birdhouse with Stampin' Blends:

Light and Dark Balmy Blue

Dark So Saffron

I stamped the large circle image from Watercolor Shapes stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with So Saffron Ink then cut it out using the 2 3/8" circle from Layering Circle dies.

I cut a larger Scalloped Circle from Blushing Bride using the same dies.

I attached the smooth circle on top of the scalloped circle with Liquid Glue.

I fussy cut the Birdhouse out and attached it to the middle of the circles with Dimensionals.

I attached the entire embellished piece to the top of the box with Dimensionals also.

I cut a 13" piece of Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon, folded it in half and tied a knot in the folded end.

I cut a circle in the top flap, with a 1/8" hole punch, and a matching one in the body of the box. I ran the ribbon from the inside of the body of the box to the outside and then to the underside of the lid.

After pulling the ribbon through I tied a bow at the front.

For the final touch I added some Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels around the Birdhouse.