Wednesday, April 15, 2026

MARY JANE CANDY TREAT BOX using SWEET OLD FRIENDS - Stampin' Up! *


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box that measures  3 1/2  x  3 1/2  x  1 1/4".  I used the Sweet Old Friends stamp set and dies Bundle, Sweet Words & Labels stamp set, Scalloped Blooms dies and Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Hydrangea Hue Cardstock sized:
10 3/4  x  7 1/2"
I scored the  10 3/4" side at:
1 1/4,  4 3/4,  6  and  9 1/2"
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
3/4,  2,  5 1/2  and  6 3/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 6 pieces of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/4  x  3 1/4"  front and back of flap
(4)  1  x  3 1/4"  sides


I stamped the Pooh Bear and 2 Honey Pots onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the matching dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Darling Duckling  -  Pooh Bear
Light and Dark Hydrangea Hue  -  Honey Pot
Light & Dark Old Olive  -  Honey Pot


I cut 2 of the Scalloped Labels out using the Scalloped Blooms dies.
One from Hydrangea Hue Cardstock and one from Silly Old Bear DSP.
I cut the Cardstock label in half and created a border on the top and bottom of the DSP table with the Cardstock Label using Liquid glue.
I masked the "you deserve a little treat: sentiment into two parts and stamped it to the upper left corner of the DSP label with Basic Black Ink.


I attached the Pooh Bear and Honey Pots to the Labels with Dimnensionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I punched 2 sets of holes with a 1/8" Hole Punch and ran Hydrangea Hue Bordered Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.
For the final touch I added 3 Hydrangea Hue 2026-2028 In Color Dots to the front of the box.



Supplies:
Sweet Old Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Sweet Words & Labels stamp set
Scalloped Blooms dies
Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper
Hydrangea Hue Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Hydrangea Hue Bordered Ribbon
2026-2028 In Color Dots
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
Small Hole Punch


Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek of the new Sweet Old Friends Suite!
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

PLANT SEED GIFT BOX using HELP ME GROW stamp set - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Box for some Plant Seed Packages.  The box measures  3 3/4  x  6  x  1".  I used the Help Me Grow stamp set & dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper and Forested Iridescent Dots.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Pool Party Cardstock sized:
10  x  7 1/4"
I scored the  10" side at:
1,  4 3/4,  5 3/4  and  9 1/2"
I scored the  7 1/4" side at:
1,  5 3/4  and  6 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 7 pieces of Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/2  x  4 1/2"  front and back
(2)  3 1/2  x  1/2"  upper front and back
(1)  3 1/2  x  3/4"  bottom
(2)  3/4  x  4 1/2"  long sides


I cut out 3 Squares.
(1)  2 3/4  x  2 3/4"  from Hobby Haven DSP using the Stylish Shapes dies.
(1)  2 7/8  x  2 7/8" from Basic White Cardstock
(1)  3  x  3"  Pool Party Cardstock
 I cut a piece of Pecan Pie Cardstock using the Ground die from the Help Me Grow dies.
Then I cut the size out using the bottom of the Sylish Shapes dies.
I attached the Ground to the bottom of the 2 3/4" square with Liquid Glue.


I cut the Leaves from Garden Green Cardstock and attached them into the Slit in the Ground with Liquid Glue.
I cut the Flowers from Daffodil Delight Cardstock and attached them to the Stems.
I attached all three squares together with Liquid Glue and attached it to the box with Dimensionals.


I cut the Shovel Top from Lunar Luster Specialty Paper.
I cut the handle from Pool Party Cardstock and stamped the Flowers onto it with Pool Party Ink.
I attached the Shovel to the left/front side of the box with Liquid Glue and Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto a 1 1/8" high piece of Basic White Cardstock using Coastal Cabana Ink.
I flagged each side and attached it to the bottom of the squares with Liquid Glue and Dimensionals.
I tied a small bow with Linen Thread and attached it to the shovel handle with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 5 Frosted Iridescent Dots to the Flowers and box.



Supplies:
Help Me Grow stamp set & dies Bundle
Stylish Shapes dies
Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper
Pool Party Cardstock
Pecan Pie Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Garden Green Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Lunar Lustre Specialty Paper
Pool Party Ink
Coastal Cabana Ink
Pool Party Ribbon (retired)
Linen Thread
Frosted Iridescent Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
Hole Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

GUSSETED TREAT POUCH using HELP ME GROW stamp set & dies Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gusseted Treat Pouch that measures  3  x  5 1/2  x  3/4".  I used the Help Me Grow stamp set & dies bundleEaster Basket stamp setTextured Notes diesThree Banner Punch and Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock sized:
11  x  5"
I scored the  11" side at:
1/8,  1/4,  3/8,  1/2,  5/8,  3/4,  5 1/2,  10 1/4,  10 3/8,  10 1/2,  10 5/8, 10 3/4  and  10 7/8"
I scored the  5" side at:
1/2,  1,  4  and  4 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


After cutting the Cardstock I stamped all over it with a Flower Stamp from Help Me Grow using Crumb Cake Ink.
I put the sides together with Liquid Glue.


I cut the pieces of the flowers out using the Help Me Grow dies.
Pot  -  Lost Lagoon Cardstock
Leaves  -  Old Olive Cardstock
Flowers  -  Bubble Bath Cardstock
I attached the pieces together with Liquid Glue.


I cut a  2 1/4  x  3 3/4" rectangle from Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper using the Textured Notes dies.
I attached the Plant Pot to the rectangle with Dimensionals.
I attached the entire rectangle to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I added my treats into the pouch and tied the top closed with a double strand of Bubble Bath 1/8" Faux Linen Ribbon.
I stamped the sentiment onto Crumb Cake Cardstock with Highland Heather Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Three Banner Punch.
I added the sentiment to the Pot with a Dimensional and some Liquid Glue.


I added some Light Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blend to the middle of the Flowers.
I also added some Wink of Stella Glitter over the Lemon Lolly.
For the final touch I added 3 Frosted Iridescent Dots around the Plant.



Supplies:
Help Me Grow stamp set & dies bundle
Easter Basket stamp set
Textured Notes dies
Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper
Crumb Cake Cardstock
Lost Lagoon Cardstock
Bubble Bath Cardstock
Crumb Cake Ink
Highland Heather Ink
Light Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blend
Wink of Stella Glitter
1/8" Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon
Frosted Iridescent Dots
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

ANT PARADE TRIANGLE TREAT BOX using SWEET BUGS BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Triangle Treat Box that measures  3 3/4  x  3 1/4  x  1 1/2".  I used the Sweet Bugs stamp set & dies Bundle, Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper and Misty Moonlight Checkered Trim.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Misty Moonlight Cardstock sized:
11  x  6 3/4"
I scored the  11" side at:
3/4,  1 1/2,  5 1/4,  6,  6 3/4  and  10 1/2"
I scored the  6 3/4" side at:
1 1/2  and  4 3/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 4 pieces of Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/2  x  3"  front and back of box
(2)  3 1/2  x  1 3/4"  front and back of flap


I stamped the 3 Ants image onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the Sweet Bugs dies.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Calypso Coral  -  Ants
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Bugle
Light Misty Moonlight  -  Flag


I added 2 sets of 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots to the flap and body of the box for the closure.
I wound Misty Moonlight Checkered Ribbon under the top of the flap and tied a bow at the top.
I secured the bow with a Glue Dot.


I attached the Ants to the front/bottom of the box with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock sized:
2 3/8  x  5/8"
I stamped the sentiment "Spread Joy" onto the Cardstock with Misty Moonlight Ink.
I attached the sentiment to the top flap with Liquid Glue.


For the final touch I added 2 Secret Sea Moody Palette Glossy Dots on either side of the sentiment.



Supplies:
Sweet Bugs stamp set & dies Bundle
Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper
Misty Moonlight Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Misty Moonlight Ink
Stampin' Blends
Misty Moonlight Checkered Trim
Mood Palette Glossy Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

TWO POCKET BOOK TREAT BOX using SWEET BUGS BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Book Box that has 2 pockets inside.  The box measures  3 1/4  x  2 3/4  x  7/8".  I used the Sweet Bugs stamp set, Perennial Postage dies and Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


You need 3 pieces of Daffodil Delight Cardstock for this box.
For the outside of the box I scored (1)
6 3/8  x  3 1/4"
I scored the  6 3/8" side ONLY at:
2 3/4  and  3 5/8"

For the 2 inside boxes I scored (2)
4 1/2  x  2 1/2"
I scored the  4 1/2" side at:
3/4,  2,  2 3/4  and  4"
I scored the  2 1/2" side at:
3/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial here.


I attached several pieces of Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper to the box.
(4)  3 1/8  x  2 1/2"  inside and outside of Flaps
(1)  3 1/8  x  7/8"  top binding
(1)  1  x  1 1/2"  front on inside Pockets


I stamped the Ladybug, Bee, Grass/flower, 2 Flowers and the Watering Can onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the Sweet Bugs dies.


I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Real Red  -  Ladybug Wing and Flowers
Dark Basic Black  -  Ladybug Belly
Light Smokey Slate  -  Ladybug Head
Light Pool Party  -  Book and Bee's Wings
Light & Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Bee
Light Balmy Blue  -  Watering Can
Dark Old Olive  -  Leaves and Grass


I cut out 2 rectangles.  A  2 3/4  x  3 5/8"  one from Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper using the Perennial Postage dies.
I cut a  2 7/8  x  2 1/8" one from Daffodil Delight Cardstock,
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Ladybug first onto the lower left with Dimensionals.
Next I attached the Grass and Flowers with Liquid Glue.
Then I attached the Bee and Watering Can to the upper right with Dimensionals.
I tied Old Olive Specialty RickRack around the short side of the box and tied a bow at the top.
I attached the decorated rectangles to the front of the box, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Ladybug and Bee's Wings.


For the final touch I added some Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes to the box.
2 Ladybugs above the Large Ladybug and 3 small Clear Dots to the middle of the Flowers.



Supplies:
Sweet Bugs stamp set & dies Bundle
Perennial Postage dies
Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Olive Oil Specialty RickRack
Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes
Wink of Stella
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

OREO COOKIE TREAT BOX using WOOLY FRIENDS BUNDLE - 2 from 1 sheet - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box for an Easter Oreo Cookie Single Pack.  The box measures  2 1/2  x  3 1/2  x  1".  I used the Woolly Friends stamp set & Punch Bundle, Everyday Arches dies, Three Banner Punch and Easter Joy Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Lemon Lolly Cardstock sized:
7 1/2  x  5 1/2"
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
1/2,  3,  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.


I attached several pieces of Easter Joy Designer Series Paper to the box.
I attached the front piece ONLY After wrapping Pretty In Pink Bordered Ribbon around the long side of the box.
Then I attached the front piece with Dimensionals.
(2)  2 1/4  x  3 1/4"  front and back. front only after attaching ribbon
(2)  3/4  x  3 1/4" long sides
(2)  2 1/4  x  3/4"  short sides


I cut and  1 5/8  x  2 7/8" Arch from Easter Joy Designer Series Paper using the Everyday Arches dies.
I stamped the Lamb Body, Head and Bow onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the Woolly Friends Punch.


I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light Pretty In Pink  -  Cheeks, Inner Ears and Bow
Light Smokey Slate  -  Legs and Accents


I attached the Head and Bow to the Lamb Body with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire Lamb to the Arch with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto Lemon Lolly Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the Banner to the bottom of the Arch with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire Arch to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 3 Pink Frosted Iridescent Dots.



Supplies:
Woolly Friends stamp set & Punch  Bundle
Everyday Arches dies
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper
Three Banner Punch
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Pretty In Pink Bordered Ribbon (retired)
Frosted Iridescent Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

Thank you for visiting my blog today.  I hope you liked my Lamb Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

CHOCOLATE FOIL EGG TREAT BOX using SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS stamp set - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box for some Hershey's Chocolate Foil Eggs.  The box measures  1 3/4  x  4  x  1".  I used the Seasonal Celebrations stamp set, Easter Joy Designer Series Paper and Shy Shamrock Bordered Ribbon.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Easter Joy Designer Series Paper sized:
9  x  6"
I scored the  9" side at:
1  and  5"
I scored the  6" side at:
1/2,  1,  2 3/4,  3 1/4,  3 3/4  and  5 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video tutorial Here.


I added some Chocolate Foil Eggs to the box and tied some Shy Shamrock Bordered Ribbon (retired) around the box, toward the bottom, and tied a bow at the front.


I stamped the Leaves and Stem onto Basic White Cardstock with Shy Shamrock Ink.
I stamped the Daffodil Flower with Daffodil Delight Ink.
I fussy cut the images out by hand.


I attached the Leaves and Stem to the front of the box, under the Ribbon, with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Flower to the top of the Stem with Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the top of the Flower and for the final touch I added 3 Pink 2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls around the Flower.



Supplies:
Seasonal Celebrations stamp set
Easter Joy Designer Series Paper
Basic White Cardstock
Shy Shamrock Ink
Daffodil Delight Ink
Shy Shamrock Bordered Ribbon (retired)
2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn