Friday, September 30, 2022

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Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Chocolate Turkey Gift Box with Nuts About Squirrels stamp set - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Box for a Chocolate Turkey.  It measures  4 3/4  x  3 1/4  x  1 1/2".  I used the Nuts about Squirrels stamp set, Rectangle Stitched dies, Blossoming Happiness dies and Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece Cajun Craze Cardstock sized
10  x  6 1/4".
I scored the  10" side at:
1/2,  2,  5 1/4  and  6 3/4".
I scored the  6 1/4" side at:
1 1/2  and  5 1/4"  to the 4th SCORELINE ONLY.
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 of the top.


I attached 5 pieces of Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  3 1/2"  front and inside of box.
(2)  1 1/4  x  3 1/2"  sides of box.
(1)  3  x  4 1/2"  back of box.
I rounded the top corners of the DSP for the back and inside of the box.


I stamped the squirrel image onto Basic White Cardstock.
Top of the Squirrel with Pumpkin Pie Ink.
Outline of the Squirrel with Tuxedo Black Ink.
Top of the Acorn with Early Espresso Ink.
Bottom of the Acorn with Crumb Cake Ink.


I cut the image out, with the Squirrel towards the bottom, with a 3 1/2  x  2 1/4" rectangle from the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I cut the top off at 2 3/4" using the Notebook die from the Blossoming Happiness dies.
I cut another of the same rectangle from Cajun Craze Cardstock.
I cut the top off at about 3 1/4" from the bottom using the same notebook die.


I cut a long rectangle from the Rectangle Stitched dies from Mossy Meadow Cardstock.
I stamped the sentiment onto the right side of the rectangle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I folded the sentiment rectangle and glue the back to the front.
I stapled a mini staple next to the end of the sentiment.
I attached the two rectangles together with Liquid Glue.
I cut a long rectangle from the Rectangle Stitched dies from Mossy Meadow Cardstock.


I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I punched 2 holes in the top/back of the box with a 1/8" hole punch.
I ran Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim through the holes and tied a bow.
For the final touch I added 3 Matte Black Dots around the Squirrel.



Supplies:
Nuts about Squirrels stamp set
Rectangle Stitched dies
Blossoming Happiness dies
Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper
Cajun Craze Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Pumpkin Pie Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Tuxedo Black Ink
Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim
Matte Black Dots
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Mini Staples and Stapler

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Thursday, September 29, 2022

HALLOWEEN TREAT BOX with SCARY CUTE - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Treat box that measures  3 1/2  x  2 1/4  x  1".  I used Scary Cute stamp set, Scary Silhouettes dies, Stylish Shapes dies and Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series paper.



I started with a piece of Gorgeous Grape Cardstock sized
7 1/2  x  5 1/2".
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
1,  3 1/4,  4 1/4  and  6 1/2".
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1  and  4 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, cutting and rounding the corners of the flap.


I attached 5 pieces of Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper.
(1)  3 1/4  x  2"   box top.
(2)  3 1/4  x  3/4"  long sides.
(2)  3/4  x  2"  short sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a 1 1/2" square from Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I stamped the image, from Scary Cute stamp set, onto the middle/bottom of the square with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the inside of the lantern with a Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend.


I cut a 2 1/4" long label from Gorgeous Grape Cardstock and a 2 3/4" long label from Pumpkin Pie Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached the Gorgeous Grape label behind the image square first, then the Pumpkin Pie Label.  Both with Liquid Glue.


I attached the entire piece to the top of the box with Dimensionals.
I cut a Moon from Daffodil Delight Cardstock and 2 small Bats from Basic Black Cardstock using the Scary Silhouettes dies.
I attached the die cuts around the little boy using Liquid Glue, my Silicone Mat and Take Your Pick Tool.


I tied a small bow with Black and White Gingham Ribbon and attached it to the upper right corner with 2 Glue Dots and a dot of Liquid Glue in the center.
For the final touch I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the bats.



Supplies:
Scary Cute stamp set
Scary Silhouettes dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
Black and White Gingham Ribbon
Wink of Stella Glitter
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Silicone Mat

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

HALLOWEEN BELLY BAND TREAT BOX with WITCH HAT BUILDER PUNCH - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Belly Band Box.  I used the Witch Hat Builder Punch, Scary Cute stamp set, Rectangle Stitched dies, Metallic and Shimmer Specialty Paper and Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock sized
8 1/2  x  7 3/4".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1 1/2,  2 1/2,  5  and  6".
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
1,  2,  5 3/4  and  6 3/4".
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.


I attached 3 pieces of Brights Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/2  x  2 1/4  one Mango Melody to the front of the flap and one Gorgeous Grape inside the front flap.
(1)  3 1/2  x  1 1/4  on the inside small flap.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a Witch Hat from Metallic and Shimmer Specialty Paper using the Witch Hat Builder Punch.
I cut the Hat Band from Gorgeous Grape Cardstock.
I attached the Hat Band to the Hat with Liquid Glue.
I cut a  2 3/8  x  1"  rectangle from Basic White Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I stamped the sentiment, from Scary Cute stamp set, onto the Rectangle with Tuxedo Black Ink.


I attached the stitched rectangle to a piece of Basic Black Cardstock, sized  2 1/2  x  1 1/8", with Liquid Glue.
Then I attached the rectangles to a piece of Gorgeous Grape Cardstock sized  2 3/4  x  1 3/8".
I attached the Hat to the left side of the Rectangles with Liquid Glue.


I wrapped a piece of Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper round the short side of the box.
I creased 2 sides of the box at a time with my fingers and then sharpened them with my Bone Folder.
I attached the Belly Band together using Stampin' Seal+.


I attached the Witch Hat and sentiment onto the front of the Belly Band with Liquid Glue.
I cut 3 stars from Metallic and Shimmer Specialty Paper and attached them to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Daffodil Delight Glossy Dots to the Hat Band.



Supplies:
Witch Hat Builder Punch
Scary Cute stamp set
Rectangle Stitched dies
Metallic and Shimmer Specialty Paper
Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper
Brights Designer Series Paper
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Gorgeous Grape Cardtsock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Glossy Dots Assortment
Stampin' Seal+
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, September 23, 2022

HALLOWEEN WINDOW BOX with BEST WITCHES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Window Box that measures  3 1/2  x  2 3/4  x  1".  I used Best Witches stamp set, Rectangle Stitched dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper and Stampin' Blends.



I started with a piece of Highland Heather Cardstock sized
8 1/2  x  6 1/2".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1,  3 3/4,  4 3/4  and  7 1/2".
I scored the  6 1/2" side at:
1/2,  1 1/2,  5  and  6".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below are pictures of how your Cardstock should look after cutting and rounding the corners of the side strips.  The second photo is how the flap of the Cardstock should look after attached DSP to the flap and cutting a window using the Rectangle Stitched dies.



I attached 5 pieces of Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  3 1/4  x  2 1/2"  for the top flap.
(2)  3/4  x  2 1/3"  for the short sides.
(2)  3 1/4  x  3/4"  for the long sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached a piece of Window Sheet, inside the opening in the top flap, sized  2 1/4  x  1 3/4".
I attached the Window Sheet to the box with Glue Dots.
I cut a Daffodil Delight label using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I stamped the sentiment, from Best Witches stamp set, onto the label with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the label to the lower part of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Witch, from Best Witches stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light Flirty Flamingo for the Cheeks.
Dark Petal Pink for the Face and Hands.
Light and Dark Highland Heather for the top of the Hat, Dress and Legs.
Light Basic Black for the Hat Band, Bottom of the Hat and Cape.
Dark So Saffron for the Hair.
Dark Daffodil Delight for the Buckle and Broom Head.
Dark Soft Suede for the Broom Handle.
Light Soft Suede for some stripes on the Broom Head.


I fussy cut the Witch out by hand and attached her to the left side of the box with Mini Dimensionals and Dimensionals.
I added some Wink of Stella to the Hat and Cape.
For the final touch I made a bow with Glittered Organdy Ribbon and attached it to the upper right side of the box with Glue Dots and a dab of glue of the knot.



Supplies:
Best Witches stamp set
Rectangle Stitched dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper
Highland Heather Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Wink of Stella
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Mini Dimensionals
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
5/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Corner Rounder

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

WITCH FEET ADULT BEVERAGE GIFT BOX with FULL BASKET DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Gift Box for a small bottle of "Spirits" that measures  5  x  3 1/2  x  1 3/4".  I used Bewitching stamp set, Full Basket dies, Nothing's Better Than stamp set and Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized
11  x  8 1/4".
I scored the  11" side at:
1 3/4,  5 1/4,  7  and  10 1/2".
I scored the  8 1/4" side at:
1 3/4  and  6 3/4".
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 of the top flap.


I attached 3 pieces of Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/4  x  4 3/4"  for the front and back.
(1)  3 1/4  x  1 1/4"  for the top flap
Make sure to round both corners of one of the long sides of the top flap DSP piece to match the Cardstock.


I stamped the Witch Feet, from Bewitching stamp set,  onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Buckle
Dark Pumpkin Pie  -  Stripes
I fussy cut the feet apart by hand making sure to leave at least 1/2" more Cardstock above each leg.


I stamped the Cocktail, from Nothing's Better Than stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the inside of the Cocktail with Gorgeous Grape Ink.
I colored the Cocktail with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Lemon
Dark Pumpkin Pie  -  Umbrella
Light Pool Party  -  Glass
I cut the Drink out using the Love You More Than dies.


I cut the Basket pieces out using the Full Basket dies.
Back of Basket -  Basic Black Cardstock
Front of Basket  -  Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Slats  -  Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Cloth  -  Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
I inked the edges of the Slats with Pumpkin Pie Ink.
I put the Basket together with Liquid Glue.

I attached the Witch Feet behind the Basket with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Cocktail to the right side of the basket with Mini Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from Scary Cute stamp set, onto Gorgeous Grape Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with a label die from the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached the label to the top flap with Liquid Glue.
I attached a set of 5/8" Adhesive Velcro dots to the inside of the Flap and Body of the box for the Closure.


I tied a small bow with Black & White Gingham Ribbon and attached it to the upper left side of the label with Glue Dots and Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 5 Green Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins around the Feet and label.



Supplies:
Bewitching stamp set
Scary Cute stamp set
Full Basket dies
Nothing's Better Than stamp set
Love You More Than dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Gorgeous Grape Ink
Pumpkin Pie Ink
Stampin' Blends
Black & White Gingham Ribbon
Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Mini Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
5/8" Low Profile Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

OREO COOKIE HALLOWEEN TREAT BOX with SCARY CUTE - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is an Oreo Cookie Treat Box that measures  2 1/2  x  3 1/2  x  1".  I used Scary Cute stamp set, the Scary Silhouettes dies, Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper, Brights Designer Series paper, Metallic Mesh Ribbon and Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.



I started with a piece of Basic Black Cardstock sized
7 1/2  x  6".
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
1,  3 1/2,  4 1/2  and  7".
I scored the  6" side at:
1,  4 1/2  and  5 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picure of my template.  This is what your Cardstock should look like after scoring, cutting, rounding the corners of the top flap and taking a partial circle out of the side without the flap with a small circle punch.


I attached 6 pieces of Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/4  x  3 1/4"  for the front and back.
(2)  3/4  x  3 1/4"  for the long sides.
(2)  2 1/4  x  3/4"  for the short sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a piece of Gorgeous Grape Brights Designer Series Paper sized
1 3/4  x  2 3/4".
I stamped the Vampire image, from Scary Cute stamp set, onto the middle of the DSP about 1/2" up from the bottom with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I used the Stamparatus to stamp the image 3 times to get it nice and dark and full.


I attached the DSP to a piece of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock sized
2  x  3" with Liquid Glue.
I wound Mesh Metallic Ribbon around the long side of the box and tied a bow at the top.
I attached the Vampire piece over the Ribbon with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from Scary Cute stamp set, onto Highland Heather Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut it out with the label die from Scary Silhouettes dies.
I attached it directly under the Vampire's feet with Liquid Glue.


I cut a Moon and 2 Bats out using the Scary Silhouettes dies.
Moon  -  Crushed Curry Cardstock
Bats  -  Basic Black Cardstock
I attached them around the top of the Vampire with my Silicone Mat, Take Your Pick Tool and Liquid Glue.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the bats.
For the final touch I added 3 Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the box.
A medium one to the right of the sentiment and 2 small ones next to the Moon.



Supplies:
Scary Cute stamp set
Scary Silhouettes dies
Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper
Brights Designer Series Paper
Basic Black Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Crushed Curry Cardstock
Highland Heather Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Metallic Mesh Ribbon
Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Stamparatus
Take Your Pick Tool
Silicone Mat
Simply Scored
Corner Rounder
Small Circle Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn