Wednesday, December 21, 2022

MARSHMALLOW TREAT BOX with ALL BUNDLED UP - Stampin' Up! (Last Project of 2022!)



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box for 2 Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Snowman.  It measures  4 1/4  x  2 1/2  x  3/4".  I used the All Bundled Up stamp set, Decorated Pine dies and Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper sized
7  x  6".
I scored the  7" side at:
1/2,  3,  3 3/4  and  6 1/4".
I scored the  6" side at:
3/4  and  5".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your DSP should look after scoring, cutting and rounding the corners of the top flap with a 1/2" corner rounder.


I cut a piece of Real Red Cardstock to  2 1/4  x  3/4".
I rounded both corners of one of the 2 1/4" sides.
I attached it to the top flap of the box with Liquid Glue.


I punched 2 holes in the top flap and box with a 1/8" hole punch.
I ran Garden Green 3/8" Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.
I cut a Branch of Pine from Garden Green Cardstock using the Decorated Pine dies.
I attached the Pine to the front of the box with my Silicone Mat, Liquid Glue and a Sponge.
I placed the Branch on the front of the box and cut off the edge that hung off.


I stamped the Raccoon, from All Bundled Up stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I fussy cut the image out by hand and colored it with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Smokey Slate  -  Raccoon
Dark Real Red  -  Hat and Scarf
I attached the Raccoon to the left of the Branch with Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Hat, Pom-Pom and Scarf.  For the final touch I added 5 Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the Branch.



Supplies:
All Bundled Up stamp set
Decorated Pine dies
Sweetest Christas Designer Series Paper
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper
Garden Green Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blends
Dark Real Red Stampin' Blend
Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack
Wink of Stella
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Silicone Mat
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
1/8" or similar Hole Punch
1/2"  Corner Rounder

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Treat Box.
Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy New Year!!!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

VELLUM GIFT BAG with CELEBRATE with TAGS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Vellum Gift Bag that measures  4 1/2  x  3 1/2  x  1 1/2".  I used Celebrate with Tags stamp set, Celebrations Tag dies, Snowflake Specialty Vellum and Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Polished Pink Cardstock sized
5 1/2  x  3 1/2".
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1  and  4 1/2".
I scored the  3 1/2" side at:
1  and  2 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 cut a piece of Snowflake Specialty Vellum to size
10  x  4 1/2".
I put 2 strips of Tear & Tape on each side on the inside of the box.  One on the top and one on the bottom.
I attached the Vellum to the inside of the box (against the sides), by pressing the outside of the Vellum against the Tear & Tape.  It helps to gently roll the Vellum and put it in the middle of the box while you are attaching it.
I added a strip of Tear & Tape inside the back edge of the Vellum to secure it together.


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


I stamped 2 Mittens, from Celebrate Tags stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Polished Pink Cardstock.
I cut them out along with two more extra blank Mittens using the Celebrations Tag dies.
I cut a piece of Baker's Twine to 5".
I glued a blank Mitten and Pink Mitten together on each end of the twine with Liquid Glue 2X.


I punched two 1/8" holes in the front and back of the top of the box with a small hole punch.
I ran Iridescent Trim through the holes and tied them together.  I draped the Mitten Hanger over the ribbon and then tied a bow.
For the final touch I added a Silver Festive Pearl to the middle of Snowflake on each Mitten.



Supplies:
Celebrate with Tags stamp set
Celebrations Tag dies
Snowflake Specialty Vellum
Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper
Polished Pink Cardstock
White Baker's Twine
Iridescent Trim
Festive Pearls
Liquid Glue
Tear & Tape
Silicone Mat
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, December 16, 2022

MINI LIQUOR GIFT BOX with CELEBRATIONS TAG DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Box for a Mini Bottle of Liquor.  It measures  5 1/2  x  2 1/4  x  1 3/4".  I used the Celebrate with Tags stamp set, Celebrations Tag dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper and Real Red & White Glimmer Paper.



I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized
8 1/2  x  8 1/4".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1/2,  2 3/4,  4 1/2  and  6 3/4".
I scored the  8 1/4" side at:
1 3/4
Then I flipped the paper over to the other side of the  8 1/4" side and scored at:
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 and cutting.


Next I attached 2 pieces of Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2  x  5 1/4"  to the front and back of the box.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.
After attaching the DSP, I attached the top flaps down on top of the DSP with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the sentiment, from Celebrate with Tags stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with a label die from the Celebrations Tag dies.


I punched holes in the front and back of the top of the box with a small hole punch.
I ran Glittered Organdy Ribbon through the holes.
I punched a small hole in the beginning of the Label and strung it onto the ribbon.
I tied a bow at the front of the box.


I cut a 3 1/4  x  1 1/4' rectangle from Real Red Glimmer Paper using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I cut 2 Snowflakes from White Glimmer Paper using the Celebrations Tag dies.
I attached the Snowflakes to the Rectangle with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Rectangle To the front of the bow with Dimensionals.


For the final touch I added a Large Matte Black Dot to the middle of each Snowflake.



Supplies:
Celebrate with Tags stamp set
Celebrations Tag dies
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper
Real Red & White Glimmer Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Real Red Ink
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Matte Black Dots
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Small Hole Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

HOT COCOA GIFT BAG with North Pole MISCHIEF - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Hot Cocoa Gift Bag.  It measures  4  x  5 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used North Pole Mischief stamp set, Stitched Rectangle dies, Stylish shapes dies, Layering Circle dies and Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Shaded Spruce Cardstock sized
11  x  7".
I scored the  11" side at:
1 1/4,  5 1/4,  6 1/2  and  10 1/2".
I scored the  7" side at:
1 1/4
I scored the 7' side partially (using a Ruler on my Simply Scored to help)
to 1 1/4", 
from 5 1/4  to  6 1/2
10 1/2  to  11".
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 with a 1" corner rounder.


Before I put the box together I attached the Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper and cut the handles.
(2)  3 3/4  x  5 1/2".
I cut a handle in the top of each side with a 2 3/8  x  1" die from the Rectangle Stitched dies.
Then I put the box together with Tear and Tape and Liquid Glue.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look after cutting the handles.


I stamped the Image from North Pole Mischief stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Real Red  -  Bow and Ribbons
Dark Shaded Spruce  -  Dog Collar and Present
Light Crumb Cake  -  Cat
Light Smokey Slate  -  Dog
Dark Daffoldil Delight  -  Dog Tag
I fussy cut the image out by hand.


I cut a 3 1/8" Scalloped Circle from Shaded Spruce Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I cut a 3" Stitched Circle from Sweetest Christmas DSP using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.
I attached them to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I attached the image to the circles with Liquid Glue on the Cat and Present and Mini Dimensionals on the right side of the Dog.


I cut 2 pieces of Real Red Faux Ribbon to 14".  I tied them both together around the left side of the handle.
I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with a  2 7/8  x  7/8" Rectangle die from the Stitched Rectangle dies.
I punched a hole in the end of the rectangle and tied Silver Trim through the hole.  I tied it around the bow and tied it.


For the final touch I added 3 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds (Shaded Spruce) around the circles.


Inside the Gift Bag I put a packet of Hot Cocoa, A Truffle, 2 Mini Candy Canes and a package of Mini Marshmallows.



Supplies:
North Pole Mischief stamp set
Stitched Rectangle dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Layering Circle dies
Sweetest Christas Designer Series Paper
Shaded Spruce Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Light and Dark Real Red Stampin' Blends
Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blend
Light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon
2021-2023 In color Opal Rounds
Simply Elegant Trim
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

PEZ DISPENSER TREAT BOX with DECORATED with HAPPINESS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a box for a Pez Dispenser and 3 packages of candy.  It is also great for Tuffles or Kisses too.  It measures  5  x  2  x  1 1/2".  I used Decorated with Happiness stamp set, Decorated Pine dies, Basic Borders dies, Stitched Shapes dies, Layering Circle dies and Santa Express Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Shaded Spruce Cardstock sized
10  x  8 1/2".
I scored the  10" side at:
1,  2 1/2,  7 1/2  and  9".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1 1/2,  3 1/2,  5  and  7".
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 attached a piece of Santa Express Designer Series Paper to the front flap, sized  4 3/4  x  1 1/4", with Liquid Glue.
I cut the flap with the Scallop die from the Basic Borders dies about 1/4" from the bottom of the flap.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look after cutting the flap.


I attached 5 more pieces of Santa Express Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  4 3/4  x  1 3/4"  for the top and inside the top.
(1)  4 3/4  x  1 1/4"  for the back.
(2)  1 3/4  x  1 1/4  for the sides.
I attached the rest of the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a the large bough from Shaded Spruce Cardstock using the Decorated Pine dies.
I cut the top Branch off and attached the two pieces separately to the left side of the box using a sponge, Silicone Mat and Liquid Glue.


I stamped 2 of the Ornaments, from Decorated with Happiness stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I stamped off the inside of the Ornaments with Real Red Ink also.
I cut the Ornaments out using the Decorated Pine dies.
I attached the Ornaments on top of the Greens with Mini Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using a 1 1/4" circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies.
I cut a 1 3/8" circle from Poppy Parade Cardstock and a 1 1/2" Scalloped Circle from Shaded Spruce Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue and attached them to the right side of the box with Dimensionals.


I attached 2 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots inside the Flap for the Closure.
I tied a bow with 3/8" Gold Shimmer Ribbon and attached it above the sentiment with Glue Dots and Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added Gold Festive Pearls to the Ornament Bows and one on the Sentiment.



Supplies:
Decorated with Happiness stamp set
Decorated Pine dies
Basic Borders dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Layering Circle dies
Santa Express Designer Series Paper
Shaded Spruce Cardstock
Poppy Parade Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Real Red Ink
3/8" Gold Shimmer Ribbon
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Silicone Mat
3/8" Low Profile Adhesive Velcro Dots
Pez - Target
Shred - Dollar Tree

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, December 9, 2022

MERCI CHOCOLATES TREAT BOX with SNOWMAN MAGIC - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box for 3 Merci Chocolates.  It measures  3 1/4  x  2 1/4  x  1/2".  You can get two of these boxes from one sheet of Cardstock.  I used Snowman Magic stamp set, the Snowman dies, Fabulous Frames dies, Sweetest Christmas Designer Series paper and White Glimmer Paper.



I started with a piece of Shaded Spruce Cardstock sized
10 3/4  x  3 1/4".
I scored the  10 3/4" side at:
3 1/4,  3 3/4,  7  and  7 1/2".
I scored the  3 1/4" side at:
1/2  and  2 3/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 3 pieces of Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper to the box.
(3)  2  x  3".
I put the first piece on the opposite side from the flap on before I put the box together.
I cut a partial circle with a 2 1/4" or similar die or punch.
I put the other 2 pieces on the front and under the front flap.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut 3 trees from Shaded Spruce Cardstock using the Snowman dies.
I attached a full Tree to the upper right side of the box with Liquid Glue.
I shortened the next tree down to 6 branches and attached it to the bottom left side of the box.


I stamped the Snowman, Hat Eyes & Nose and Buttons, from Snowman Magic stamp set,  onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the Scarf with Real Red Ink.
I cut all the pieces out using the Snowman dies.
I cut the Arms from Early Espresso Cardstock.
I attached the Snowman pieces together with Liquid Glue and my Silicone Mat.
I colored the Hat Band with a Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blend.
I colored the Nose with a Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend.


I cut an Oval from White Glimmer Paper using the Fabulous Frames dies.
I ran 18" of Glittered Organdy Ribbon around the short side of the box.
I attached the Oval on top of the Ribbon with Dimensionals.
I attached the Snowman onto the Oval with Liquid Glue.
I cut another Shaded Spruce Tree down to 4 Branches and attached it to the left side of the box with a small strip of Dimensional and Liquid Glue at the top.


I stamped the Sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I fussy cut the Sentiment out by hand and attached it inside the flap with Liquid Glue.
I tied the ribbon in a bow on the right hand side of the box.
For the final touch I added a Red Rhinestone Basic Jewel to the Hat Band and 3 Adhesive Backed Stars to the trees.



Supplies:
Snowman Magic stamp set
Snowman dies
Fabulous Frames dies
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper
Real Red & White Glimmer Paper
Shaded Spruce Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend
Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blend
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Adhesive Backed Stars
Silicone Mat
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
2 1/4" or Similar Circle Punch or Circle die

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER TREE TREAT BOX with ALL BUNDLED UP - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box for a Reese's Peanut Butter Tree.  It measures  2 1/4  x  4  x  1".  I used All Bundled Up stamp set, Layering Circle dies, Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper, Real Red & White Glimmer Paper and Wonderful Snowflakes.



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


I attached 6 pieces of Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2  x  3 3/4"  front and inside the front flap.
(2)  3/4  x  3 3/4"  long sides.
(2)  2  x  3/4"  short sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Bunny and Bird images, from All Bundled Up stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light Smokey Slate  -  Bunny
Light Flirty Flamingo  -  Inside Bunny's Ears
Light Balmy Blue  -  Bird
Dark Real Red  -  Scarves
Dark Shaded Spruce  -  Sweater and Boots
I fussy cut the images out by hand.


I cut a circle from Real Red Glimmer Paper and a Scalloped Circle from Real Red Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I attached the circles together with Liquid Glue.
I attached 2 Wonderful Snowflakes to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the circles on top of the Wonderful Snowflakes with Dimensionals.
I attached the Bunny to the left of the circles with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Bird to the right with a Dimensional.


I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the words out by hand (leaving "warms my" intact).
I attached the words to the box and circle with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added a Silver Festive Pearl to each Scarf.



Supplies:
All Bundled Up stamp set
Layering Circle dies
Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper
Real Red & White Glimmer Paper
Wonderful Snowflakes
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
Light Balmy Blue  Stampin' Blend
Light Flirty Flamingo  Stampin' Blend
Dark Real Red  Stampin' Blend
Dark Shaded Spruce  Stampin' Blend
Festive Pearls
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn