Monday, January 31, 2022

MERCI CHOCOLATES EASY VALENTINE'S TREAT BOX with SWEET CONVERSATIONS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine's Day Treat Box that will hole 2 Merci Chocolates or one Fun Sized KitKat Bar.  It measures  3 3/4  x  1 3/4  x  1/2".  I used Sweet Conversations stamp set, Sweet Hearts dies and Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper.  You can get 5 of these boxes from 1 sheet of 12 x 12" DSP.



I started with a piece of Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper sized
8  x  2 3/4".
I scored the  8" side at:
3 3/4  and  4 1/4".
I scored the  2 3/4" side at:
1/2  and  2 1/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of my Template.  Your DSP should look like this after scoring and cutting.


I cut a label from Highland Heather Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I stamped the dots image, from Sweet Conversations stamp set, randomly onto the tag with Highland Heather Ink.


I stamped a heart onto Real Red Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the heart out using the coordinating die from Sweet Hearts dies.
I attached the heart to the Highland Heather tag with Dimensionals.


I put my two Merci Chocolates inside the box and 
I punched a hole in the top of the box with a 1/8" hole punch.
I ran Real Red Ruffled Ribbon through the hole, put the tag onto it and tied a bow.


Next, I cut three small hearts from Highland Heather Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I attached them on the lower front of the box with Mini Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the 3 small hearts and for the final touch I added 3 Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the tag.



Supplies
Sweet Conversations stamp set
Sweet Hearts dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Real Red Mini Ruffled Ribbon
Highland Heather Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Highland Heather Ink
Wink of Stella
Mini Dimensionals
Dimensionals
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Tear and Tape

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, January 28, 2022

VALENTINE TREAT BOX using TWO, FOUR, SIX, EIGHT SCORING with SWEET HEARTS DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Treat box that measures  3  x  2  x  2".  It is easy to score, cut and put together.  I used Sweet Hearts dies, Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper, Real Red Double Stitched Satin Ribbon, Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon and Opal Rounds.  You can get two of these boxes from a piece of Cardstock or DSP.



I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized  8 1/2  x  5".
I scored the  8 1/2" piece at:
2,  4,  6  and  8".
I scored the 5" side at:
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 Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  1 7/8  x  2 7/8"
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.
I pinched the top of the box together and punched two holes in the top with a 1/8" (or 1/4") hole punch.
I added my treats and ran Real Red Double Stitched Satin Ribbon through the holes tying a bow at the front.


I cut an envelope from Real Red Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I folded down the sides and bottom.
I used Liquid Glue to seal the bottom of the envelope leaving the top flap opened.


I cut 3 different sized Blushing Bride hearts from Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I used Liquid Glue and Mini Dimensionals to attach the hearts inside the envelope and shown above.
I attached the envelope with hearts to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


Unfortunately, I forgot to add my bow on the envelope in my Video.
I made a small bow from Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon and added it to the envelope with Liquid Glue.
For some sparkle I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the hearts.
For the final touch I added 3 Opal Rounds around the envelope.



Supplies:
Sweet Hearts dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
Real Red Double Stitched Satin Ribbon
Opal Rounds
Real Red Cardstock
Dimensioanls
Mini Dimensionals
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Wink of Stella
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
1/8" or 1/4" hole punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

TWO FLAP BOX - VERSION 2 - VALENTINE with CATCH YOU LATER - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Two Flap Box that measures  3 x 3 x 1".  I used Catch You Later stamp set, Sweet conversations stamp set, Sweet Hearts dies, Layering Circle dies and Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper.  It is the perfect size for a Russell Stover Marshmallow Heart.




I started with a piece of Granny Apple Green Cardstock sized
11 x 6".
I scored the 11" side at:
3, 4, 7 and 8".
I scored the 6" side at:
1/2,  1 1/2,  4 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 some of the corners with the Detail Trio Punch.


I attached several pieces of Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper to the box.
(3)  2 3/4  x  2 3/4"  for the top and top and bottom of the inside flap.
(4)  3/4  x  2 3/4"  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a piece of Highland Heather Cardstock to  2 3/4  x  2 3/4".
I stamped the sentiment, from Catch You Later stamp set, in the middle of the Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I added two hearts, from Sweet Conversations stamp set, using Granny Apple Green and Highland Heather Inks.
I attached the Cardstock to the inside top flap with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the monkeys, from Catch You Later stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light Crumb Cake for the Monkey's face and inside ears.
Dark Crumb Cake for the rest on the Monkeys.
Dark Granny Apple Green for the vine.
Light Granny Apple Green for the leaves.
Light Petal Pink for the cheeks.


I cut the image out using a  2 3/8" circle from the Layering Circle dies.
I cut a larger scalloped circle from Granny Apple Green and attached the image on top with Liquid Glue.
I tied Highland Heather Grosgrain Ribbon around top flap and tied a bow on the top-left.
I attached the monkeys to the top of the box with Dimensionals.


I cut 2 hearts from Highland Heather Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I attached the hearts to the Monkeys hands with Liquid Glue.
I added 3 2021-2023 In Color Jewels around the Monkeys and for the final touch I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the hearts.



Supplies:
Catch You Later stamp set
Sweet Conversations stamp set
Sweet Hearts dies
Layering Circle dies
Detail Trio Punch
Highland Heather Grosgrain Ribbon
2021-2023 In Color Jewels
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Highland Heather Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Highland Heather Ink
Granny Apple Green Ink
Light and Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends
Light and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends
Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blends
Wink of Stella
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, January 24, 2022

AWESOME OTTERS VALENTINE GIFT BOX with SWEET HEARTS dies - Stampin' Up!



Hi Everyone!
My project today is a Valentine Gift Box that measures  3 1/2  x  2 1/2  x  1".  I used Awesome Otters stamp set, Sweet Conversations stamp set, Sweet Hearts dies, Layering Circle dies, Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper, the Delightful Tag Topper Punch and Dots Embossing Folder.



I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized
7 1/2  x  4 1/2".
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
1,  3 1/2,  4 1/2  and  7".
I scored the  4 1/2" side at:
1".
To cut and put the inside of 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.


Next I made the band for the outside of the box with a piece of Blushing Bride Cardstock sized  1 1/4  x  10".
I scored the  10" side at:
4 1/2  and  5 1/2"
I cut both of the short short ends using the Delightful Tag Topper Punch.
I used the Dots Embossing Folder to emboss dots in both side of the Blushing Bride strip.


I stamped the Otter from Awesome Otters stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Crumb Cake for the main body.
Light Smokey Slate for the nose.


I cut a smooth circle (about 1 7/8") from Blushing Bride Cardstock and a scalloped circle from Real Red Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I attached the smooth circle to the scalloped circle with Liquid Glue.
I cut a small heart from Real Red Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I attached the heart to the Otter's hand with a dot of Liquid Glue.


I attached the Otter to the Blushing Bride circle with Dimensionals.
I put the strip of Blushing Bride Cardstock around the box with the tag topper cut outs meeting at the top.
I attached the entire embellishment to the strip, in the middle of the box, with Liquid Glue.


I cut the sentiment by hand and punched a small hole in the before the sentiment.
I ran Real Red Double Stitched Ribbon and White Glittered Organdy Ribbon together through the top holes in the strip.
I tied them together at the top of the box with Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon.
I threaded the sentiment onto it and tied a bow.
For the final touch I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the Otter's nose and eyes and the heart.


You can shop for your Stampin' Up! supplies with Me here.

Supplies:
Awesome Otters stamp set  -  Free with a $50 purchase
Sweet Conversations stamp set
Sweet Hearts dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Layering Circle dies
Dots Embossing Folder
Delightful Tag Topper Punch
Real Red Cardstock
Blushing Bride Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend
Light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
White Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Double Stitched Satin Ribbon
Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
Mini Dimensionals
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 Otter Valentine.
See you next time.

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, January 21, 2022

HELLO LADYBUG RAINBOW ERASER GIFT BOX with LADYBUG BUILDER PUNCH - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a gift box that measures  3 x  1 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used Hello Ladybug stamp set, the Ladybug Builder Punch, Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper, Rectangle Stitched dies and Pool Party Sheer Ribbon.  I put some Rainbow Erasers inside my box.



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


I attached several pieces of Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  2 3/4  x  1 1/2"  for the top
(2)  2 3/4  x  1"  for the long sides
(2)  1 1/2  x  1"  for the short sides
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I used a small circle punch to cut a semi circle out of the front of the box for a finger grip.
I put my erasers in (from Walmart Valentine's section) and tied Pool Party Sheer Ribbon around the left side of the box.


I cut a small rectangle from the same DSP pack using the Stitched Rectangle dies.
I stamped the sentiment, from Hello Ladybug stamp set, onto the upper right side of the rectangle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the Rectangle to the top/right side of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the two parts of the Ladybug, from Hello Ladybug stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Polished Pink Ink.
I cut them out using the Ladybug Builder Punch.
I attached the wings to the body with a Mini Dimensional on the inside of each wing and Liquid Glue on the neck.
I attached the finished ladybug to the top of the box with Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 3 Playing with Patterns Resin Dots below the sentiment.



Supplies:
Hello Ladybug stamp set
Ladybug Builder Punch
Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper
Rectangle Stitched dies
Playing with Patterns Resin Dots
Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
Bermuda Bay Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Polished Pink Ink
Tuxedo Black Ink
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Stampin' Pierce Mat
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Thursday, January 20, 2022

CATCH YOU LATER NO CUT VALENTINE'S BOX with WATERCOLOR SHAPES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine's Gift box that requires no cutting.  It measures  5 1/4  x  2 1/2  x  3/4".  I used Catch You Later stamp set, Watercolor Shapes stamp set, Layering Circle dies, Seasonal Label dies and Highland Heather Grosgrain Ribbon.  I fit 4 Mini Twix bars or Reese's Hearts inside.



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


I attached several pieces of Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  2 1/4"  for the front and back.
(4)  1/2  x  2 1/4"  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.
I sealed the bottom of the box with Liquid Glue.
I punched 2 holes in the top of the box with a 1/8" hole punch.
I put 4 Mini Twix candies inside and tied Highland Heather Grosgrain Ribbon in a bow at the front.


I stamped a circle from Watercolor Shapes stamp set onto a piece of scrap paper with Granny Apple Green Ink.  Then stamped it again (without reining) onto Basic White Cardstock.
I cut the stamped image out using a  1 7/8" smooth circle die from the Layering Circle dies.
I cut a larger scalloped circle from Highland Heather Cardstock and attached the stamped circle on top with Liquid Glue.  I attached the circles to the middle of the box with Dimensionals.
I stamped the Cat image from Catch You Later stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Crumb Cake for the Cat.
Light Pool Party for the water.
Light Pale Papaya for the fish.


I fussy cut the Cat and Fish Bowl out by hand and attached it onto of the circles with Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment, from Catch You Later stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the small label from Seasonal Labels dies.
I attached it under the Cat image with a dot of glue in the middle of the back of the sentiment.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the fish and for the final touch I added 3 2021-2023 In Color Jewels around the image.



Supplies:
Catch You later stamp set
Watercolor Shapes stamp set
Layering Circle dies
Seasonal Label dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Highland Heather Grosgrain Ribbon
Highland Heather Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Granny Apple Green Ink
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends
Light Pool Party Stampin' Blend
Light Pale Papaya Stampin' Blend
Stampin' Pierce Mat
Wink of Stella
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tear and Tape
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, January 17, 2022

DRIVING BY GROOVY VAN VALENTINE with SWEET TALK - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Gift Box that measures  3  x  2 1/4  x  2 1/4".  I used Driving By Saleabration stamp set, Sweet Conversations stamp set, Seasonal Labels dies, Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper and Glittered Organdy Ribbon.  Inside I put a pack of Tic Tacs, a Ring Pop, a Mini Twix and a Hershey Heart.



I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized  10 3/4  x  8 1/2".
I scored the  10 3/4" side at:
2 1/4,  4 1/2,  6 3/4  and  9".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1/2,  2 3/4,  5 3/4  and  8".


To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
I rounded the corners of the side flaps using the Detail Trio Punch.
I cut the front flap using the top of the largest of the Seasonal Labels dies.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look after scoring and cutting.


I attached Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper to the box.
(3)  2 3/4  x  2"  for the top, front and back.
(2)  2 x 2"  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached Velcro Dots inside the front flap and on the front of the body of the box for a closure.
I punched 2 holes in the front flap with a 1/8" hole punch (or 1/4").
I ran White Glittered Organdy Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.


I stamped the Van from Driving By stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the sentiment from Sweet Conversations stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the Van with Stampin' Blends:
Light Smokey Slate for the Hub Caps, Bumper and Muffler
Light Pool Party for the Windows, Headlight and Taillight
Light Basic Black for the Tires
Light and Dark Real Red for the Van


I fussy cut the Van and Sentiment out by hand.
I attached the Sentiment to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Van on top with Dimensionals.
For the final touches I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the windows and Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the Sentiment and Van.



Supplies:
Driving By stamp set (SALEABRATION)
Sweet Conversations stamp set
Seasonal Labels dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Detail Trio Punch
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
White Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
 Light and Dark Real Red Stampin' Blends
Light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
Light Basic Black Stampin' Blend
Light Pool Party Stampin' Blend
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Wink of Stella
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
1/8" Hole Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn