Monday, November 29, 2021

LITTLE DEBBIE CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE BOX with GINGERBREAD and PEPPERMINT - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a gift box for a Christmas Tree Little Debbie snack cake.  The box measures  3 3/4  x  2 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper, Seasonal Labels dies, Sweets and Treats stamp set, Dots Embossing Folder and White Glittered Organdy Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized  8 1/2  x  7".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1 1/4,  4,  5 1/4  and  8".
I scored the 7" side at:
1 1/4,  5  and  6 1/4".
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, cutting and rounding the corners of the flap with the Detail Trio Punch.


I attached 5 pieces of Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  3 1/2"  for the front and back.
(2)  1  x  3 1/2"  for the sides.
(1)  2 1/2  x  1"  for the top.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I punched 2 holes in the front flap with a 1/4" hole punch.  I closed the flap and made a pencil mark through the holes onto the body of the box.
I punched two more holes where the marks were.
I threaded some White Glittered Organdy Ribbon through the holes in the body of the box.
I added my Little Debbie Cake and threaded the ribbon through the back of the flap and tied a bow at the front.


I cut a label from Old Olive Cardstock using the Seasonal Label dies.
I embossed the label using the Dots Embossing Folder.
I attached the label to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I fussy cut a tree from the Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper.
I attached the tree to the label with a Mini Dimensional at the top and Dimensionals on the middle and bottom.


I stamped the sentiment from Sweets and Treats stamp set onto Real Red Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with a label from the Seasonal Labels dies.
I curled the label slightly with my Bone Folder.
I used Liquid Glue to attached the end of the label to the front flap.
For the final touch I added Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the tree.



Supplies:
Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series paper
Seasonal Labels dies
Sweets and Treats stamp set
Checks and Dots Embossing Folders
Real Red Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
White Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Detail Trio Punch
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Hole Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

FUN FOLD CARD and a 6x6 MINI BOX with EVERGREEN ELEGANCE - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
For my project today I made two things!  A Fun Fold Card and a Box made with 6x6 Designer Series Paper.  The box measures  3 x 1 3/4 x 1".  I used Evergreen Elegance stamp set, Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set, Rectangle Stitched dies, Seasonal Label dies and Simply Elegant Trim.



I started with the Fun Fold Card.
I used a  piece of Basic White Cardstock sized  8 1/2  x  5 1/2".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
2 1/8  and  4 1/4".
I folded the 4 1/4" scoreline like a regular card and folded the 2 1/8" scoreline back towards the left edge of the card.


I attached 3 pieces of Evening Evergreen Cardstock to the card.
(1)  4  x  5 1/4"  for the inside of the card.
(2)  1 7/8  x  5 1/4"  for the two flaps of the card.
I attached 3 pieces of Tis the Season Designer Series Paper to the card.
(1)  3 3/4  x  5"  for the inside of the card.
(2)  1 5/8  x  5"  for the flaps of the card.
I attached the Cardstock and DSP to the card with Liquid Glue.


I cut a Stitched Rectangle from Evening Evergreen Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I stamped the Tree from Evergreen Elegance stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock using Evening Evergreen Ink.
I cut the image out using a smaller die from the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I attached the Rectangle with the image on top of the Evening Evergreen Rectangle with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the 1st left Rectangle with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment from Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set onto the inside DSP with Tuxedo Black Ink.
For the final touches I added some Wonderful Gems to the tree and 3 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to the left of the tree.


Now to the box.
I started with a piece of Tis the Season Designer Series Paper sized
6  x  5 1/2".
I scored the 6" side at:
1/2,  2 1/4,  3 1/4  and  5".
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1,  4  and  5".
 To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of what your DSP should look like after scoring, cutting, rounding the corners of the top flap with the Detail Trio Punch and cutting a finger grip with a small circle punch.


I cut a label from Cherry Cobbler Cardstock using the Seasonal Labels dies.
I wound Silver Simply Elegant Trim Diagonally along the long side of the label to make the pattern shown.
I used Scotch Tape to secure the Trim on the back of the Label.
I attached the label to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I stamped the small tree from Evergreen Elegance stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Evening Evergreen Ink.
I fussy cut the image out by hand and attached it to the label, over the trim, with Mini Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 4 Wonderful Gems to the tree.



Supplies:
Evergreen Elegance stamp set
Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set
Rectangle Stitched dies
Seasonal Labels dies
Tis the Season Designer Series Paper
Evening Evergreen Cardstock
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Evening Evergreen Ink
Tuxedo Black Ink
Wonderful Gems
2021-2023 In Color Jewels
Simply Elegant Trim
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed both of my projects.
See you next time.

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

PENGUIN PLACE GLOSS BALM GIFT with TAILOR MADE TAGS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Box for a Lip Gloss or other goodies.  It measures  5  x  2  x  1".  I used Penguin Place stamp set, Penguin Builder Punch, Time of Giving stamp set, Whimsy and Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper, Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper, Tailor Made Tags and Pool Party Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Pool Party Cardstock sized  8  x  6 1/2".
I scored the 8" side at:
1, 6  and  7".
I scored the  6 1/2" side at:
1/2,  2 1/2,  3 1/2  and  5 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, cutting and rounding the corners of the flap with the Detail Trio Punch.


I attached 6 pieces of Whimsy and Wonder Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  4 3/4  x  1 3/4  for the front and back.
(2)  3/4  x  4 3/4  for the sides.
(2)  3/4  x  1 3/4"  for the top and the front flap.
I rounded the corners of the long side of one of the smallest pieces with the Detail Trio Punch for the front flap.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut 3 tags using the Tailor Made Tags dies.  One from Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper, one from Pool Party Cardstock and one from Vellum.
I attached the DSP on top of the Pool Party Cardstock with Liquid Glue.
I cut the eyelet from Blushing Bride Cardstock.
I stamped the Vellum Tag with Versamark Ink and the snowflakes stamp from Time of Giving stamp set.
I sprinkled White Stampin' Emboss Powder on the images and Heated them with my Heat Tool.


I cut a Penguin out using the Penguin Builder Punch.
I cut the outer body from Basic Black Cardstock.
I cut the inner body from Basic White Cardstock.
I cut the feet from Pumpkin Pie Cardstock.
I stamped features using Penguin Place stamp set.  I stamped the eyes with Tuxedo Black Ink and the mouth with Mango Melody Ink.


I stamped the Bow onto Basic White Cardstock using Blushing Bride Ink.  I fussy cut the bow out by hand.
I put the Penguin Together with Liquid Glue.
I fussy cut a present from Whimsy and Wonder DSP and attached it to the bottom of the DSP tag with Dimensionals.
I attached the Penguin, with the feet slightly overlapping the present, with Dimensionals.


I strung the two tags, the Vellum behind, onto a piece of Pool Party Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and wrapped it around the box with a bow at the top of the front panel.
I added a Wonderful Gem to the middle of the bow and for the final touch I added Pearl Basic Jewels to the Penguin's neck for a necklace.



Supplies:
Penguin Place stamp set
Penguin Builder Punch
Time of Giving stamp set
Tailor Made Tags dies
Whimsy and Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper
Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper
Detail Trio Punch
Pool Party Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Pool Party Cardstock
Blushing Bride Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Blushing Bride Ink
Mango Melody Ink
Versamark Ink
White Stampin' Emboss Powder
Heat Tool
Wonderful Gems
Pearl Basic Jewels
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, November 19, 2021

SWEET STOCKING SQUARE GIFT BOX with CHERRY COBBLER METALLIC RIBBON - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Square Gift Box that measures  2 1/2  x  2 1/2  x  1 1/2".  I used Sweet Little Stockings stamp set,  Stockings dies, Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper and the Detail Trio Punch.  You can get 2 of these boxes from one sheet of standard Cardstock.



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


I attached several pieces of Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/4  x  1 1/4"  for the front and back.
(2)  1 1/4  x  2 1/4"  for the sides.
(2)  2 1/4  x  1/2"  for the flat part of the top flaps.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut 2 sprigs from Evening Evergreen and Old Olive Cardstock and the stocking from Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper using the Stockings dies.
I stamped 2 Candy Canes, from Sweet Little Stockings stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock using Cherry Cobbler Ink.
I colored the Candy Canes with a Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend.
I cut the Candy Canes out using the Stockings dies.


I flipped the stocking over and put some Stampin' Seal on the top.
I attached the Sprigs and Candy Canes to the Stampin' Seal.
I attached the entire Stocking to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from Sweet Little Stockings stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Cherry Cobbler Ink.
I cut the the sentiment out with the tag die from the Stockings dies.


I punched two holes in the tops with a small hole punch.
I tied Cherry Cobbler Metallic Ribbon through the holes.
I punched a hole in the pointed end of the tag and strung it onto the ribbon then tied a bow.
For the final touches I added Gilded Gems to the front of the box and Evening Evergreen 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to the end of the tag.



Supplies:
Sweet Little Stockings stamp set
Stockings dies
Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper
Detail Trio Punch
Cherry Cobbler Metallic Ribbon
Evening Evergreen Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Gilded Gems
2021-2023 In Color Jewels
Stampin' Seal
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

6 x 6 KRAFT PAPER EMBOSSED MINI GINGERBREAD BOX with GINGERBREAD and PEPPERMINT - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Box that I made using 6x6 Kraft Paper.  It measures  2 x 4 x 3/4".  It will fit many things including 2 Ghirardelli Squares, 2 Godiva Minitures or a box of Tic Tacs.
I used  6x6 Kraft Paper Pack, Time of Giving stamp set, Sweet Little Stockings stamp set, Penned Flowers dies, Layering Circle dies, Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper and the Gingerbread dies.



I started with a  6  x  4 3/4"  piece of Kraft Paper.
I scored the 6" side at:
1/2,  2 1/2,  3 1/4  and  5 1/4".
I scored the  4 3/4" 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 my template.  Your Kraft Paper should look like this after scoring and cutting the box.


First I cut the scallops in top of the box using a die from the Penned Flowers dies.
Next I stamped the "snowflakes", from Time of Giving stamp set, onto the Kraft Paper with Versamark ink.
I sprinkled White Embossing Powder over the stamped images and embossed the images with my Heat Tool.
Then I cut the paper to look like the above template.
I put the box together using Tear and Tape.


I punched 2 sets of holes in the top of the box with a small hole punch.
I ran Real Red Mini Ruffled Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.


I cut a Snowflake from the Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper using the Gingerbread dies.
I attached the snowflake to the front of the box with Mini Dimensionals on the points and a Dimensional in the middle.


I cut a scalloped circle from Real Red Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I embossed the sentiment, from Sweet Little Stockings stamp set, onto the circle with Versamark Ink and White Embossing Powder.
I attached the circle to the middle of the snowflake with a Dimensional.
For the final touch I added 3 Wonderful Gems around the snowflake.



Supplies
The of Giving stamp set
Sweet Little Stockings stamp set
Gingerbread dies
Penned Flowers dies
Layering Circle dies
Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper
Kraft Paper Pack
Real Red Cardstock
Versamark Ink
Basics Embossing Powders (White)
Heat Tool
Real Red Mini Ruffled Ribbon
Wonderful Gems
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Simply Scored Tool
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Hole Punch

Thank you for visiting my Blog today!  I hope you enjoyed my Mini Gingerbread box.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, November 15, 2021

CHOCOLATE SANTA WINDOW BOX with BE JOLLY - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a small Window Box that shows off 5 Russell Stover Santas.  The box measures  4  x  2 1/4  x  1/2".  I used Be Jolly stamp set, Rectangle Stitched dies, Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper and Stampin' Blends.



I started with a piece of Old Olive Cardstock sized  10  x  3 3/4".
I scored the 10" side at:
1/2,  4 3/4,  5 1/4  and  9 1/2".
I scored the  3 3/4" side at:
1/2,  2 3/4  and  3 1/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of my template.  Your Cardstock should look like this after scoring, cutting, rounding the corners of the flap with the Detail Trio Punch and cutting the window.


Before putting the box together I attached the first piece of Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper,
(sized  4  x  2"), to the front of the box (the part below the flap) with Liquid Glue.
I cut a window out of the front using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
The opening is about 2 3/4  x  1 3/8".


I attached a piece of Window Sheet to the inside of the box sized
4  x  2 1/8".
 I used Stampin' Seal+ on the very edges of the Window Sheet to attached it.
I attached the other sheet of DSP  (4 x 2")  to the back of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Tree and Bird Images, from Be Jolly stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
The Tree
Light and Dark Old Olive for the Tree.
Dark Real Red and Dark Daffodil Delight for the ornaments.
Light and Dark Cinnamon Cider for the trunk.
The Bird
Dark Real Red for the Hat.
Light Real Red for the bird.
Dark Daffodil Delight for the Beak.
I fussy cut the images our by hand.


I stamped the sentiment, from Be Jolly stamp set, onto Old Olive Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I attached the Tree to the left side of the box with Dimensionals.
I attached the sentiment to the right side of the box with Stampin' Seal+.
I attached the bird to the end of the sentiment with Mini Dimensionals.


I added 5 Russell Stover Chocolate Santas into the box.
For the final touch I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the Ornaments and the Birds hat.



Be Jolly stamp set
Rectangle Stitched dies
Gingerbread and Peppermint Designer Series Paper
Detail Trio Punch
Old Olive Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Real Red Stampin' Blends
Light and Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blends
Light and Dark Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends
Wink of Stella
Liquid Glue
Stampin' Seal+
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Small Circle Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, November 12, 2021

PINK WHITNEY DOUBLE MINI LIQUOR GIFT BOX with WHIMSY and WONDER - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Double Mini Liquor Box.  I put 2 Mini bottles of Pink Whitney Liquor which is a pink lemonade flavored Vodka.  The Gift Box measures  4 1/4  x  2 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used the Christmas Tree dies, Tailor Made Tags dies, Holly Jolly Wishes stamp setWhimsy and Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper and  Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon.



I started with a piece of  Mint Macaron Cardstock sized
9 1/2  x  7 3/4".
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
1/2,  1 3/4,  4 1/2,  5 3/4  and  8 1/2".
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
1/2,  1 3/4,  6  and  7 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 after scoring, cutting and rounding the corners with the Detail Trio Punch.


I attached  6 pieces of Whimsy and Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  2 1/2  x  4"  for the front of the box.
(2)  1  x  4"  for the long sides of the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  1"  for the short sides of the box.
(1)  3/4  x  4"  for the side flap.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I put 2 mini bottles of Liquor in the box with some shred.
I tied Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon (or Glittered Organdy Ribbon) around the middle of the box and tied a bow at the right side.
I cut 2 of the trees on the left using the Christmas Tree dies.  One from Mint Macaron and one from Mossy Meadow Cardstock.
I attached the Mint Macaron Tree on top and slightly to the right of the Mossy Meadow tree with Liquid Glue.
I attached the trees on the left side of the box, on top of the ribbon with small snips of Dimensionals.


I cut a large tree from Whimsy and Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper using the same die set.  I the bottom of the tree off so the top measures  3 3/4".
I cut the garland from Blushing Bride Cardstock.  I cut it down to match the tree and attached them together with Liquid Glue.
I attached the tree on the right side of the box, overlapping the other tree slightly, with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment from Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set onto Blushing Bride Cardstock using Mossy Meadow Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Tailored Tags dies.
I tied Silver Cord from Simply Elegant Trim around the hole in the tag and tied a bow.
I attached the tag to the lower front of the box with a Dimensional on the left and Liquid Glue on the right.


For the final touches I attached 3 Pink Pastel Pearls
to the upper right side of the box and several Silver Metallic Pearls to the left Christmas Tree.




Supplies:
Christas Tree dies
Tailor Made Tags dies
Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set
Whimsy and Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper
Detail Trio Punch
Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Mint Macaron Cardstock
Blushing Bride Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Ink
Pastel Pearls
Metallic Pearls
Simply Elegant Trim
Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Silicone Mat
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn