Wednesday, May 20, 2026

FLIP FLOP TREAT BOX PLUS ATTACHED GIFT CARD SLEEVE using SPLASH & RELAX BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat holder that has an attached gift card sleeve.  The box measures  3 3/4  x  2 1/2  x  1/2".  I used the Splash & Relax stamp set & dies Bundle, 2" Circle Punch and Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper.

You can watch MyVideo Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of either Balmy Blue or Daffodil Delight Cardstock sized:
11  x  4 3/4"
I scored the  11" side at:
2 1/2,  3,  5 1/2,  6  and  8 1/2"
I scored the  4 3/4" side at:
1/2  and  4 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 4 pieces of Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper to the box.
(4)  3 1/2  x  2 1/4"
I attached the piece to the upper gift card flap first and then cut a half circle using the 2" Circle Punch.
I added some Liquid Glue to the top and left edge of the top piece and folded it down to make the Gift Card Sleeve.


I wound (2)  22" pieces of Linen Thread around the long side of the box and tied a bow on the right side.
I cut the Flip Flops, Drink and Visor out of Cardstock using the Splash & Relax dies.
Highland Heather  -  Flip Flop, inside of Visor
Daffodil Delight  -  Flip Flops, Cup, Flip Flop Straps
Balmy Blue  -  Flip Flop Straps, Lid
Timid Tiger  -  Front of Visor
I attached the pieces together with Liquid Glue.


I cut a Timid Tiger piece of the DSP to  3  x  3 1/4"
I stamped the sentiment onto a  3  x  3/8" piece of Bubble Bath Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the sentiment to the bottom of the DSP with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to a piece of Highland Heather Cardstock sized  3 1/8  x  1 7/8.


I attached the Flip Flops to the rectangle with Mini Dimensionals.
Then I attached the entire piece to the front of the box, over the Linen Thread with Dimensionals.


For the final touch I added 3 Bubble Bath Dreamy Flowers to the straps of the Flip Flops.



Supplies:
Splash & Relax stamp set & die Bundle
2" Circle Punch
Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Balmy Blue Cardstock
Highland Heather Cardstock
Timid Tiger Cardstock
Bubble Bath Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Linen Thread
Dreamy Flowers
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

SUMMER TREAT BOX using SPLASH & SPARKLE BUNDLE - 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 1/2".  I used the Splash & Relax stamp set & dies Bundle, Scalloped Blooms dies, 2 3/8" Circle Punch and Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Videos Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Daffodil Delight Cardstock sized:
10 1/2  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  10" side at:
2,  3 1/2,  7  and  8 1/2"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1,  2 1/2,  6  and  7 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached several pieces of Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper to the box.
(4)  1 3/4  x  3 1/4"  front and back of top flaps
(4)  3 1/4  x  1 1/4"  sides
(1)  3 1/4  x  3 1/4"  inside bottom


I stamped the background of the Float onto Basic White Cardstock with Daffodil Delight Ink.
I stamped the darker parts onto the Float with Timid Tiger Ink.
I cut the Float out using the matching dies.


I cut the bottom of the Flip Flops from Flirty Flamingo Cardstock.
I cut the straps of the Flip Flops from Pretty Peacock Cardstock.
I cut the Glasses Frame from Lemon Lolly Cardstock.
I cut the Lenses from Basic Black Cardstock.
I attached the pieces together with Fine Tip Glue.


I cut a 2 3/4" scalloped circle from Pretty Peacock Cardstock using the Scalloped Blooms dies.
I cut a  2 3/8" circle from Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP using the  2 3/8" Circle Punch.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Float to the middle of the circles with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Flip Flops and Glasses to the Float with Mini Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.


I attached the left side of the Scallop to the left flap of the box with Liquid Glue.
I tied a bow with Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon and attached it to the upper left of the box with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
I added some Wink of Stella glitter to the Lenses and for the final touch I added 3 Timid Tiger Sunset Sparkle Dots.



Supplies:
Splash & Sparkles stamp set & dies Bundle
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper
Scalloped Blooms dies
2 3/8" Circle Punch
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Pretty Peacock Cardstock
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Ink
Timid Tiger Ink
Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon
Sunset Sparkly Sequins
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Glue Dots
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Wink of Stella
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

FUN NEW TREAT BOX using SAFARI SMILES BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box I made that measures  5 3/4  x  3  x  1 1/4".  I used the Safari Smiles stamp set & dies Bundle, Waterside Retreat stamp set, Three Banner Bunch and Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Lost Lagoon Cardstock sized:
9  x  8"
I scored the  9" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  4 3/4  and  7 3/4"
I scored the  8" side at:
1,  2 1/4,  5 3/4  and  7"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.
I scored some triangles in the 4 squares with a Ruler and a Scoring Tool.


I attached several pieces of Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 3/4  x  3 1/4"  front and back
(2)  3 1/4  x  1"  top and bottom
(4)  1  x  2 3/4"  sides on front and back


I stamped the Lion Family onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the image out with the matching die and colored it with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Golden Glow  -  Lions
Dark Pecan Pie  -  Lion's Mane and Tip of Tail
Dark Smokey Slate  -  Noses


I cut a bunch of rocks and bushes out of Cardstock using the Safari Smiles dies.
Peaceful Pine  -  Large Bush and 2 Grasses
Soft Seafoam  -  Small Bush and 3 Grasses
Smokey Slate  -  Large and Small Boulder
I added the pieces and Lions onto the box with Liquid Glue and Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment "Happy Father's Day" from Relaxing Waterside stamp set onto Lost Lagoon Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the middle label of the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the label to the left side with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3  2026-28 In Color Dots around the front of the box.



Supplies:
Safari Smiles stamp set & dies Bundle
Relaxing Waterside stamp set
Three Banner Punch
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper
Lost Lagoon Cardstock
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Soft Seafoam Cardstock
Smokey Slate Cardstock
Basic White Cardsdtock
Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
2026-28 In Color Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Ruler
Small Circle Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

JUST ADORABLE ELEPHANT PARTY FAVOR using SAFARI SMILES - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box that measures  2 1/2  x  3 1/4  x  1".  I used the Safari Smiles stamp set & dies bundle, Three Banner Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch and the Scalloped Blooms dies.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached several pieces of Designer Series Paper to the box.
Cute as a Bug DSP
(2)  2 1/4  x  3" front and back
(2)  3/4  x  3"  long sides
(2)  2 1/4  x  3/4"  short sides
Mixed Up Patterns DSP
(2)  2 1/4  x  1"  front and back of flap


I stamped the small Elephant onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the image out with the matching die and colored it with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Smokey Slate
Dark Barely Blush


I cut a 1 3/4" circle from Mixed Up Patterns DSP using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.
I cut a  2 1/8 Scallop Circle from Timid Tiger Cardstock using the Scalloped Blooms dies.
I attached the circles together with Liquid Glue.


I cut a piece of Grass from Old Olive Cardstock using the Safari Smiles dies.
I attached the Grass to the circles with Liquid Glue and them the Elephant with Dimensionals.
I tied Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon around the long side of the box and tied a bow at the top.
I attached the Elephant circle to the front of the box, over the ribbon with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink.  I cut the sentiment out using the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the sentiment to the bottom/left of the box with Dimensionals.
I added 3 Timid Tiger 2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls to the front of the box for the final touch.



Supplies:
Safari Smiles stamp set & dies Bundle
Scalloped Blooms dies
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Three Banner Punch
Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper
Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper
Timid Tiger Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Ink
Old Olive Ink
Stampin' Blends
Timid Tiger Faux Linen Ribbon
2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensional
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

MOTHER'S DAY PAPER PURSE using SWEET OLD FRIENDS stamp set & dies Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Paper Purse I made for Mother's Day.  The purse measures  3  x  4  x  1 1/2".  I used the Sweet Old Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Sweet Words & Labels stamp set & dies Bundle and Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Barely Blush Cardstock sized:
9 1/2  x  7 3/4"
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
1/2,  3 1/2,  5  and  8"
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
1 1/2,  5 1/2  and  6 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached several pieces of Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper.
(2)  2 3/4  x  3 3/4"  front and back
(1)  2 3/4  x  1/2"  top
(2)  2 3/4  x  1 1/4"  front and back of flap


I stamped the frame from Sweet Words & Labels stamp set onto a Barely Blush striped piece of the Silly Old Bear DSP with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the Label out using the matching die.


I stamped the Image of Pooh & Piglet onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends
Light Mossy Meadow  -  Piglet's Clothes
Light & Dark Barely Blush  -  Piglet
Light & Dark Golden Glow  -  Pooh
I attached the image to the Label I cut out with Dimentionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I punched 2 holes int the top edges of the box with a 1/8" Hole Punch.
I put a 10" piece of Barely Blush Bordered Ribbon through the holes and tied a knot at each end inside the box.
I tied a small bow with the same ribbon and attached it to the front of the box with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
I added some 3/8" Adhesive Backed Velcro Dots for the closure.


I stamped the sentiment onto a 1 1/4  x  2" piece of Barely Blush Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I attached the sentiment to a  1 3/8  x  2 1/2" piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock with Liquid Glue.
I attached the sentiment to the back of the box, under the flap, with Liquid Glue.


I added 3 Barely Blush 2026-28 In Color Dots to the Label for the final touch.



Supplies:
Sweet Old Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Sweet Words & Labels stamp set & dies Bundle
Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper
Barely Blush Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Barely Blush Bordered Ribbon
2026-2028 In Color Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
1/8" Hole Punch

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Purse,
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

FATHER'S DAY BEACH GIFT BOX using RELAXING WATERS stamp set & dies Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Father's Day box that measures  3 3/4  x  4 3/4  x  1".  I used the Relaxing Waters stamp set & dies Bundle, Three Banner Punch and Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Lost Lagoon Cardstock sized:
10 1/2  x  8 1/4"
I scored the  10 1/2" side at:
1,  2,  5 3/4  and  6 3/4"
I scored the  8 1/4" side at:
3/4,  1 3/4,  6 1/2  and  7 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I attached several pieces of Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/2  x  4 1/2"  front and inside flap
(2)  3 1/2  x  3/4"  short sides
(2)  3/4  x  4 1/2"  long sides


I stamped the Adirondack Chair onto Crumb Cake Cardstock with Early Espresso Ink.
I added some color to the Chair with
Light & Dark Crumb Cake Blends
I stamped the 2 sizes of Reeds onto Basic White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink.
I stamped the 2 Seagulls onto Basic White Cardstock with Gray Granite Ink.
I colored the Beak with a Light Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blend and the Bellies with Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blend.
 I cut the images out using the matching dies.


I cut a  3  x  4" piece of Waterside Retread DSP and a  3 1/8  x  4 1/8" piece of Old Olive Cardstock.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Reeds first with Liquid Glue.  Next I attached the Chair with Dimensionals.
I attached the Flying Seagull to the upper right with Liquid Glue and the standing Seagull with a Dimensional onto the Chair Arm.


I wound Cloud Cover Faux Linen Ribbon around the short side of the box and tied a box on the right side.
I added the Chair Panel onto the front, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock with Lost Lagoon Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the sentiment onto the lower/right with a Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Cloud Cover 2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls.



Supplies:
Relaxing Waters stamp set & dies Bundle
Three Banner Punch
Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper
Lost Lagoon Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Crumb Cake
Basic White Cardstock
Early Espresso Ink
Old Olive Ink
Gray Granite Ink
Lost Lagoon Ink
Stampin' Blends
Cloud Cover FAux Linen Ribbon
2025-27  In Color Flat Pearls
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

HERSHEY'S NUGGETS TREAT BOX using CUTEST CREW Bundle - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Treat Box for 6 Hershey's Nuggets.  The box measures  3 1/4  x  3  x  3/4".  I used the Cutest Crew stamp set & dies Bundle, Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper and Array of Dots embellishments.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


This box has 2 pieces.  I started with the inner box.
The inner box starts with a piece of Lemon Lolly Cardstock sized:
7 3/4  x  3 3/8"
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
5/8,  3 5/8,  4 1/4  and  7 1/4"
I scored the  3 3/8" side at:
5/8"
Next I did the outer box.
The outer box starts with a piece of Pool Party Cardstock sized:
8 1/4  x  3 1/4"
I scored the  8 1/4" side only at:
3/4,  1 1/2,  4 1/2  and  5 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached several pieces of Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  2 3/4"  inside flap and back of box
(1)  2 3/4  x  2 1/2" inside box front
(2)  3  x  1/2"  top and bottom side


I made the front DSP with 1" squares of 4 different patterns of Ordinary Life DSP.
(12)  1  x  1"
3 each of 4 patterns.
I started with a piece of Basic White Cardstock sized:
3  x  2 3/4"
I started by making a Dimond in the middle of the Basic White Cardstock with 4 different patterns attached with Liquid Glue.
I  continued putting the rest of the squares on, making sure no pattern is next to each other.
I let the squares dry and cut the excess off the sides with a scissor.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.



I stamped the Kittens onto Basic White Cardstock with Basic Black Ink.
I cut the image out using the matching die then cut the kittens into a group of 3 and a group of 2.
I colored the Kittens with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Smokey Slate  -  3 Kittnes
Light & Dark Timid Tiger  -  2 Kittens
Light Pool Party & Dark Lemon Lolly  -  Butterflies


I stamped the sentiment onto a 1" high piece of Pool Party Cardstock using Basic Black Ink.
I cut the length to about  2 1/2".
I attached the 3 Kittens to the Pool Party Cardstock, above the sentiment, with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Kittens to the inside/front of the inner box with Liquid Glue.


I tied a bow with Darling Duckling Faux Linen Ribbon and attached it to the front/top of the box with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
I added a pair of  3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots for the Closure.


For the final touch I added 3 Pool Party Array of Dots Embellishments to the front of the box.



Supplies:
Cutest Crew stamp set & dies Bundle
Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Pool Party Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Darling Duckling Faux Linen Ribbon
Array of Dots Embellishments
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch
Silicone Mat

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn