Friday, October 29, 2021

EASY THANKSGIVING GHIRARDELLI FAVOR BOX with DETAILED PUMPKIN dies - Stampin' Up



Hi Friends!
My project today is an easy favor box for your Thanksgiving Table!  It holds 2 Ghirardelli squares and measures  2 3/4  x  2 3/4  x  3/4".  I used the Detailed Pumpkin dies, Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper, Giving Gifts dies, Tasteful Label dies, Sparkle of the Season stamp set and Gold Shimmer Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Cajun Craze Cardstock sized
6 1/4  x  4 1/4".
I scored the  6 1/4" side at:
2 3/4  and  3 1/2".
I scored the  4 1/4" side at:
3/4  and  3 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of what your Cardstock should look like after scoring and cutting.


I attached 2 pieces of Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper to the front and back of the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  2 1/2"
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut 2 holes in the top/middle of the box with a 1/8" hole punch.
I ran Gold Shimmer Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.


I cut a pumpkin from Pumpkin Pie Cardstock using the Detailed Pumpkin dies.
I attached the pumpkin to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I cut the leaves from Mossy Meadow Cardstock, Cajun Craze Cardstock and Daffodil Delight Cardstock.
I attached one of each color leaf onto the stem of the pumpkin with Liquid Glue.


I cut a label from Daffodil Delight using the Tasteful Label dies.
I stamped the sentiment from Sparkle of the Season stamp set onto the right side of the label with Early Espresso Ink.
I cut the label down and made a point at the left side.
I attached the label to the box under the bow with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added some Gilded Gems to the leaves.



Supplies:
Detailed Pumpkin dies
Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper
Giving Gifts dies
Tasteful Label dies
Sparkle of the Season stamp set
Gold Shimmer Ribbon
Cajun Craze Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
Early Espresso Ink
Gilded Gems
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

HALLOWEEN BOOK BOX with FRIGHTFUL TAG DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a  3 1/2  x  2 1/2  x  1" Treat box that opens like a book.  You can fit 3 fun sized candy bars inside.  I used Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper, Cutest Halloween stamp set, Time of Giving stamp set, Frightful Tags dies and Tailor Made Tags dies.



I used 2 separate pieces of Cardstock for this box.
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock sized  6  x  3 1/2".
I scored only the 6" side at:
2 1/2  and  3 1/2"
There is no cutting on the Pumpkin Pie Cardstock.

Basic Black Cardstock sized  5 1/4  x  4 1/4".
I scored on all sides at 1".
Below is a picture of what your Basic Black Cardstock should look like after scoring and cutting.
You can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I cut a piece of Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper sized
2 1/8  x  3 1/8".
I attached the DSP to a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized
2 1/4 x 3 1/4".
I attached the pieces together with Liquid Glue.
I attached a  3/4  x  3 1/4"  piece of the DSP to the side of the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a Spider Web from Basic Black Cardstock using the Frightful Tags dies.
I used a Silicone Mat, Sponge and Liquid Glue to pounce the glue onto the back of the Spider Web.
I attached the Web to the upper left corner with some of the edges sticking off the sides.
I turned the DSP and Cardstock over and trimmed the extra Spider Web pieces off.
I attached the DSP and Cardstock to the top of the box with Liquid Glue.


I used the Halloween Punch to cut a Pumpkin from Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper.
I attached the Pumpkin to the lower right side of the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I stamped the Spider from Cutest Halloween stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
 I colored the Spider's eyes in with a Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend and I fussy cut the spider out by hand.
I drew a line from the Spider Web down about a 1/2" using a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.
I attached the spider over the end of the line with a Mini Dimensional.


I cut 18" of Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon and tied it around the Pumpkin Pie cover of the box.
I tied a bow on the top of the right side.
I attached the decorated Cardstock on top of the ribbon with Dimensionals.


I cut a Tag from Tailor Made Tags dies from Highland Heather Cardstock.
I stamped the sentiment "BOO" from Time of Giving stamp set onto the tag with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached 2 Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins next to the sentiment.
I cut the label down to  1 1/2" and attached it to the box with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added some 2021-2023 In Color Jewels.
A Evening Evergreen to the bottom of the Pumpkin stem and a Fresh Freesia to the hole in the tag.



Supplies
Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper
Cutest Halloween stamp set
Time of Giving stamp set
Frightful Tags dies
Halloween Punch
Tailor Made Tags dies
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Highland Heather Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend
Tuxedo Black Ink
Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins
2021-2023 In Color Jewels
Liquid Glue
Silicone Mat
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, October 25, 2021

KitKat SLIDER BOX with FRIGHTFUL TAGS DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Slider Box that fits a full sized KitKat Candy Bar.  The box measures  4 1/4  x  3  x  1/2".  I used Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper, Cutest Halloween stamp set, Frightful Tags dies, Scalloped contours dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, the Halloween Punch and Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Highland Heather Cardstock sized  9  x  4".
I scored the  9"  side at:
4 1/4  and  4  3/4".
I scored the  4"  side at:
1/2  and  3 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of what your Cardstock should look like after scoring and cutting.


I attached 2 pieces of Basic Black Cardstock to the box.
(2)  4  x  2 3/4"
for the front and back.
I attached 2 pieces of Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 3/4  x  2 1/2"
for on top of the Basic Black Cardstock.
I attached the Cardstock and DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a hole in the middle/top of the front and back of the box with a 1/4" hole punch.
I put 22" of Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon through the holes.
I pushed the ribbon down inside of the box using the KitKat bar to push it.
I tied a bow at the top of the KitKat bar snuggly the ribbon will pull it up and down easily.


I cut a scalloped rectangle from Pumpkin Pie Cardstock using the Scalloped Contours dies.
I cut a Stitched Rectangle from a different pattern of the Cute Halloween DSP using the Rectangle Stitched dies.


I stamped the sentiment from Cutest Halloween stamp set onto the stitched rectangle with Archival Ink.
I attached the stitched rectangle on top of the scalloped rectangle with Liquid Glue.
I attached both rectangles to the middle of the front of the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a tree from Basic Black Cardstock and a Witch Hat from Gorgeous Grape Cardstock using the Frightful Tags dies.
I cut a Ghost from Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper using the Halloween Punch.
I attached the Tree with Liquid Glue, the Ghost with Dimensionals, and the Witch Hat with Mini Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to the tree branches.



Supplies:
Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper
Halloween Punch
Frightful Tags dies
Scalloped Contours dies
Rectangle Stitched dies
Highland Heather Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
2021-2023 In Color Jewels
Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Mini-Dimensionals
Archival Black Ink

Thank you for visiting my Blog today!  I hope you enjoyed my Slider Box Tutorial.
Have a great week.  See you next time.

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, October 22, 2021

TABLE TOP HALLOWEEN GIFT BOX with CLEVER CATS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Table Top Gift Box that can display a bunch of gifts and goodies.  The box measures  3 1/2  x  2 1/2  x  4".  I used Clever Cats stamp set, Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper, Layering Circle dies, Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon and Cute Adhesive Backed Sequins.



I started with a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized  9  x  8 1/2".
I scored the  9" side at:
2 1/2  and  5".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
2 1/2  and  6".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial here.
Below is a picture of what your Cardstock should look like after scoring and cutting.
I did not cut the sides of the box until all of the DSP was attached.


I attached 2 pieces of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock to the box.
(1)  3 1/4  x  2 1/4"  for the front.
(1)  3 1/4  x  3 3/4"  for the back of the inside of the box.
I attached the Cardstock to the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached several pieces of 3 different patterns of the Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper to the box.
Polka Dot Pattern
(1)  3  x  2" for the front.
(2)  3 3/4  x  2 3/8"  for the inside of the sides
Striped Pattern
(2)  3 3/4  x  2 3/8"  for the outside of the sides
Haunted House Pattern
(1)  3  x  3 1/2"  for the back of the inside
I attache all the DSP pieces with Liquid Glue.


I cut the sides of the box by taking my scissor and cutting from the edge of the front of the box up to the tip of the back of the box.


I stamped the Images from Clever Cats stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock.
I stamped the Cat with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the Broomstick with Cinnamon Cider Ink.
I stamped the end of the broom with So Saffron Ink.
I fussy cut the images out by hand.


I cut a 2 3/8" Circle from Basic White Cardstock and a 2 1/5" Scalloped Circle from Pumpkin Pie Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I stamped the sentiment with Tuxedo Black Ink onto the bottom left side of the Basic White Circle.
I attached the broom on top of the sentiment with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Cat onto the broom with Dimensionals.


I attached the Basic White Circle to the Pumpkin Pie Circle with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Liquid Glue also.
I tied a bow with Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon and attached it to the upper left side of the circle with a Glue Dot.
For the final touch I added 3 Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins on the front of the box.



Supplies:
Clever Cats stamp set
Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper
Layering Circle dies
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Cinnamon Cider Ink
So Saffron Ink
Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

BAT BANNER BOX from a HALF SHEET OF CARDSTOCK with CUTE Halloween DSP - Stampin' Up! *



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Box that will hold 2 fun sized candy bars.  You can make 2 boxes from one sheet of Basic Black Cardstock.  I used Cute halloween Designer Series Paper, Black and White Gingham Ribbon, Simply Scored Tool, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Cardstocks.



I started with a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized  8 1/2  x  5 1/2.
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1 1/2,  4,  5 1/2  and  8".
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1 1/2  and  4 3/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is what your Cardstock should look like after scoring and cutting.


I attached 3 pieces of Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/4  x  3"  for the front and back
(1)  1/2  x  2 1/4"  for the front flap.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut another piece of the Cute Halloween DSP to  2 1/4  x  2 1/2".
I put the paper down so the 2 1/4" side was the width.
I made a pencil mark at the bottom of the paper at  1 1/8".
I cut each side of the banner by starting at the mark and cutting diagonally to each top corner.
I attached a  1/4  x  3" piece of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock to the top of the banner with Liquid Glue.
I turned the banner over and trimmed the edges of the strip to match the banner.


I punched two small holes in each side of the strip on the top of the banner with a 1/8" hole punch about 1/4" from each side.
I positioned the banner on the box where I wanted it and made two pencil marks through the holes onto the front flap and punched them out.
I made 2 pencil marks on the body of the box through the flap and punch them also.


I cut an 11" piece of Black and White Gingham Ribbon and put it through the body of the box first, then the back of the flap, and then the banner.
I used a clip to hold the ribbon tight while I tied a bow on top of the banner.



Supplies
Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper
Black and white Gingham Ribbon
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored Tool
Take Your Pick Tool
1/8" or similar Hole Punch
Ruler

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, October 18, 2021

CLEVER CATS GIFT BAG TUTORIAL with SEASONAL LABELS DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Bag that measures  4  x  3 3/8  x  1 1/2".  I used the Clever Cats stamp set, Seasonal Labels dies, Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper, Black Glitter Paper, Banners Pick a Punch and Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon.  This box will fits a bunch of treats and trinkets!




I started with a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized  10 1/4  x  5 1/2".
I scored the  10 1/4" side at:
1 1/2,  4 7/8,  6 3/8  and  9 3/4".
I scored the 5 1/2" side at:
1 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look after scoring and cutting.


I used the Seasonal Labels dies to cut 2 handles for the box.  I cut the 2 smallest of the same shape dies together from Basic Black Cardstock with the smallest die pushed to the bottom of the largest die.
I glued the bottom half of the die cuts to the inside of the front and back of the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached 4 pieces of Cute Halloween Designer Series paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  3 3/4"  for the front and back.
(2)  1 1/4  x  3 3/4"  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached a pieces of Cute Halloween Designer Series paper sized  3  x  2 1/4"  to a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized 3 1/4  x  2 1/2" with Liquid Glue.
I attached both pieces to the front of the box with Liquid Glue also.


I stamped the pumpkin outline from Clever Cats stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the inside of the Pumpkin with Pumpkin Pie Ink.  I colored the edges of the pumpkin with a Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend.
I stamped the cat peeking out of the pumpkin with Tuxedo Black Ink.  I colored the cat's eyes with a Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend.  I fussy cu the image out by hand.


I cut a spider web from Black Glitter Paper using the Frightful Tag dies.  I put a dab of Liquid Glue in the middle and attached the web to the top left side of the polka dotted DSP.
I attached the pumpkin with cat to the lower right side of the DSP with Dimensionals.


I cut a strip of Granny Apple Green Cardstock to 1/2" high.  I cut one end into a point using the Banners Pick a Punch.
I stamped the sentiment from Clever Cats stamp set onto the strip with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the strip down just to the left of the sentiment.
I added the sentiment to the box, on top of the spider web, with Dimensionals.
For the final touch I tied Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon around the right side of the front handle of the bag.



Supplies:
Clever Cats stamp set
Seasonal Labels dies
Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper
Banners Pick a Punch
Black Glittered Paper
Basic Black Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Pumpkin Pie Ink
Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend
Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Stampin' Pierce Mat
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

I hope You enjoyed my Halloween Treat Bag Tutorial today!  Thank you for visiting my Blog.
See you next time.

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, October 15, 2021

SWEET PUPPY HALOWEEN MATCH BOX with CLEVER CATS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Treat Box that resembles a match box.  The box is 2  pieces and measures  3 5/8  x  2 5/8  x  1 1/4".  I used Sweet Little Stockings stamp set, Stockings dies, Clever Cats stamp set, Cutest Halloween stamp set, Rectangle Stitched dies and the Dots Embossing Folder.



I started with the inside of the box.  A piece of Old Olive Cardstock sized  6  x  5".
I scored all sides at 1 1/4".
I made the outside of the box with a piece of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock sized  9  x  3 5/8".
I scored only the 9" side at:
1 1/4,  3 7/8,  5 1/8  and  7 3/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is pictures of what your Cardstock pieces should look like after scoring and cutting.
The top is the  6  x  5".  The bottom  9  x  3  5/8".



I attached 3 pieces of Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper to the outer piece of the box.
(1)  2 3/8  x  3 3/8"  for the front.
(2)  1  x  3 3/8"  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized  2 x 3" and attached it onto the DSP on the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I cut a piece of Highland Heather Cardstock sized  1 7/8  x  2  7/8".
I embossed the Highland Heather Cardstock with the Dots Embossing Folder then attached it to on top of the Basic Black Cardstock with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Dog image from Sweet Little Stockings stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock.
I colored the image with Light and Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blends.
I cut the Dog out using the Stockings dies.
I stamped the Witch Hat from Clever Cats stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Archival Black Ink.
I colored the buckle with a Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend.
I fussy cut the Witch Hat out by hand.


I cut a rectangle from Old Olive Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I stamped the sentiment from Cutest Halloween stamp set onto the rectangle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the rectangle to the bottom of the Highland Heather embossed rectangle with Dimensionals.
I attached the Dog and the Witch Hat next with Dimensionals also.
I tied a small bow with Black and White Gingham Ribbon and attached it to the upper right of the box with a Glue Dot.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Witch Hat and for the final touch I added 3 Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins around the sentiment.



Supplies:
Sweet Little Stockings stamp set
Clever Cats stamp set
Cute Halloween Designer Series Paper
Cutest Halloween stamp set
Stockings dies
Rectangle Stitched dies
Dots and Checks Embossing Folders
Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins
Black and White Gingham Ribbon
Light and Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blends
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Wink of Stella
Dimensionals
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Simply Scored Tool
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn