Wednesday, November 11, 2026

FUN SIZE ORNAMENT TREAT BOX using JOYFUL FRIENDS stamp set - Stampin' Up!*


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Reese's Tree Ornament Treat Box that measures  1 3/4  x  3  x  3/4".  You can get 2 of these boxes from one sheet of Cardstock.  I used the Joyful Friends stamp set, Stylish Shapes dies, Three Banner Punch and A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Thick White Cardstock sized:
5 1/2  x  5 1/2"
I scored the first  5 1/2" side at:
3/4,  2 1/2,  3 1/4  and  5"
I turned the Cardstock a 1/4 turn and scored at:
3/4,  3 3/4  and  4 1/2"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


I attached several pieces of A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  1 1/2  x  2 3/4"  front and back
(3)  1 1/2  x  1/2"  short sides and one for over the Ribbon
(2)  1/2  x  2 3/4"  long sides
(2)  1 1/2  X  3/4"  front and back of flap


I stamped the Wreath onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I fussy cut the image out by hand and attached it to a  2 1/8" circle, with Liquid Glue, I cut from Peaceful Pine Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Smokey Slate  -  Koala
Light & Dark Peaceful Pine  -  Wreath and Bow
Light & Dark Real Red  -  Package and Flowers


I tied a piece of Real Red Stitched Ribbon under the lid and tied a Knot in the top.
I attached a  1 1/2  x  1/2" piece of DSP inside the lid over the Ribbon with Liquid Glue.
I attached the top of the Wreath to the bottom of the front flap with Liquid Glue.
I attached 2 sets of 3/8" adhesive Velcro Dots under the lid for the closure.


I cut a label from Basic White Cardstock using the Three Label Punch.
I stamped the sentiment "Merry" onto the label with Real Red Ink.  I cut the end and attached it to the bottom of the Wreath with Liquid Glue.
Fro the final touch I added some Wink of Stella glitter to the Bow and Flowers.



Supplies:
Joyful Friends stamp set
Stylish Shapes dies
Three Banner Punch
A Stitched Season Designer Series Paper
Basic White Cardstock
Thick White Cardstock
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Stampin' Blends
Wink of Stella
Red & White Twine
Real Red Stitched Ribbon
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

Thank you for visiting My Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my fun sized ornament.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

GINGERBREAD ORNAMENT GIFT BOX using JOYFUL FRIENDS stamp set - Stampin' Up! *


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a square box that holds a Target Dollar Spot Gingerbread Ornament.  The box measures  3 1/4  x  3 1/4  x  1".  I used the Joyful Friends stamp set, Stylish Shapes dies, Three Banner Punch and Creative Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached 6 pieces of Creative Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  3"  front and back of flap
(4)  3  x  3/4"  sides


I cut out three squares.
(1)  2 3/4" from Garden Green Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies
(1)  2 1/2"  Real Red Cardstock
(1)  2 3/8" from Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies


I stamped the Kangaroo onto the Basic White Square with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light Bubble Bath  -  Cheeks
Light and Dark Crumb Cake  -  Kangaroos
Light & Dark Pecan Pie  -  Antlers and Fruit Cake
Dark Real Red  -  Berries and Plate
Light Pool Party  -  Around entire image for shadow


I attached the Basic White square to the Real Red square with Liquid Glue.
I looped a piece of Real Red Stitched Ribbon and attached it yo the  back of the Real Red square with Scotch Tape.
I attached the squares to the Peaceful Pine square with Dimensionals.
I attached the entire piece to thew front of the box with Liquid Glue.


I added 2 sets of 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots for the closure.
I cut a Label from Real Red Cardstock using the Three Banner Punch.
I stamped the sentiment onto the Label with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the Label to the lower right/front with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the front of the box.



Supplies:
Joyful Friends stamp set
Stylish Shapes dies
Three Banner Punch
Creative Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Rhinestone Basic Gems
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

TALL CHRISTMAS PURSE TREAT HOLDER using CHRISTMAS CREW BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Tall Christmas Purse/Hanging Treat Box that measures  3  x  5 1/2  x  1" with the handle.  I used the Christmas Crew stamp set & dies Bundle, Perennial Postage dies and Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached several pieces of Timeless Christmas Designer Paper to the box.
(2)  2 3/4  x  3/4"  front and back
(2)  2 3/4  x  3/4"  short sides
(2)  3/4  x  3 3/4"  long sides
(1)  2 3/4  x  1 1/4"  middle of front (green)
(2)  2 3/4  x  1 3/4"  front and back of flap


I scored a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized:
5  x  1/2"
I scored the  5" side only at:
3/8  and  4 5/8"
I ben the scoreline and attached the ends to the top of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Reindeer onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the sentiment onto the sign with Real Red Ink.
I cut the image out with the matching die and colored it with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Smokey Slate  -  Reindeer
Dark Crumb Cake  -  Antlers and Inner Ears
Dark Real Red  -  Nose
Dark Peaceful Pine  -  Sign Border
Light Basic Black  -  Hooves


I cut a  2  x  2 3/4" rectangle from Timeless Christmas DSP using the Perennial Postage dies.
I attached it to a  2 1/8  x  2 7/8" rectangle I cut from Basic Black Cardstock with Liquid Glue.
I cut 2 trees from Peaceful Pine Cardstock using the Christmas Crew dies.


I attached the large Tree to the upper left with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Reindeer next with Dimensionals.
I attached the little Tree to the lower right with a Dimensional.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


For the final touch I added 3 Stars from the Christmas Epoxy Shapes.
One on each of the Trees and one on the sign.



Supplies:
Christmas Crew stamp set & dies Bundle
Perennial Postage dies
Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Stampin' Blends
Christmas Epoxy Shapes
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Hugs,
Cathryn


Tuesday, November 3, 2026

HOT COCOA TREAT BOX using CHRISTMAS CREW - Stampin' Up! *


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat holder for some Hot Cocoa that measures  3 1/4  x  4  x  1".  I used the Christmas Crew stamp set & dies Bundle, Everyday Arches dies and Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Peaceful Pine Cardstock sized:
11  x  6 3/4"
I scored the  11" side at:
1,  2,  6  and  7"
I scored the  6 3/4" side at:
3/4,  1 3/4,  5  and  6"


I attached several pieces of Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  3 3/4"  front and back of large flap
(2)  3/4  x  3 3/4"  long sides
(4)  3  x  3/4"  short sides and front and back of small flap


I stamped the Bear, Santa Hat and 3 Candy Canes Onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the sentiment into the sign with Real Red Ink.
I cut them out using the matching dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Pecan Pie  -  Bear
Light Basic Black  -  Nose
Dark Crumb Cake  -  Muzzle
Dark Real Red  -  Hat, Candy Canes and Sign Border


I cut a  2 1/4  x  3 1/2" Arch from Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper using the Everyday Arches dies.
I attached the Bear to the Arch with Dimesionals and the Candy Canes with Liquid Glue.


I wrapped Peaceful Pine Bordered Ribbon around the short side of the box and tied a bow on the right side.
I attached the Arch to the box, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Pompom and Fur on the Hat and the Bear's Nose.
Fro the final touch I added 3 White Sparkle Sequins around the Arch.



Supplies:
Christmas Crew stamp set & dies Bundle
Everyday Arches dies
Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper
Peaceful Pine Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Stampin' Blends
Sparkle Sequins
Wink of Stella
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

LARGE CHRISTMAS TREAT BOX using CHRISTMAS CREW stamp set - Stampin' Up! *



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Christmas Treat Box that measures  3 1/2  x  3 1/2  x  1 1/2".  I used the Christmas Crew stamp set & dies Bundle, Stylish Shapes dies and Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized:
11  x  8"
I scored the  11" side at:
1 1/2,  5,  6 1/2  and 10”
I scored the  8" side at:
3/4,  2 1/4,  5 3/4  and  7 1/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch My Video Tutorial Here.


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


I stamped the Snowman and Two Candy Canes onto Basic White Cardstsock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the matching dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Real Red  -  Scarf and Candy Canes
Dark Peaceful Pine  -  Scarf
Dark Pumpkin Pie  -  Nose
Light & Dark Pecan Pie  -  Arms and Sign
Light Basic Black  -  Hat


I stamped the sentiment onto the sign using Real Red Ink.
I cut a  2 3/4  x  2 3/4" square from Timeless Christmas DSP using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached the square to a  3  x  3" square of Real Red Cardstock using Liquid Glue.


I attached the Snowman to the squares with Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Snowman.



Supplies:
Christmas Crew Bundle
Stylish Shapes dies
Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Stampin' Blends
Wink of Stella
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
Small Circle Punch

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

Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6 X 6" PAPER HALLOWEEN TREAT BOX using SPOOKTACULAR - Stampin' Up! *


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Treat Box made from one sheet of 6 x 6" paper.  The box measures  2  x  5  x  3/4".  I used the Spooktacular Designer Series Paper and Oh My Fright stamp set.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I closed the box with Tear & Tape Adhesive.
I stamped the sentiment, from Oh My Fright stamp set,  onto a 5/8" high piece of Pumpkin Pie Cardstock.
I punched a 1/8" hole before the beginning of the sentiment and slanted the end.


I punched 2 sets of holes in the top of the box with a 1/8" Hole Punch.
I ran 1/4" Black Satin Ribbon through the holes, strung on the sentiment, and tied a bow at the front.


I added some of the Adhesive Bats, Ghosts and Dots to each of the boxes for the final touch.



Supplies:
Spooktacular Designer Series Paper - just retired
Oh My Fright stamp set
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
1/4" Black Satin Ribbon (available in November)
Adhesive Bats, Ghosts and Dots
Tear & Tape
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
1/8" Hole Punch

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

Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

FULL SIZE HERSHEY BAR TREAT BOX using RADIANT SUNFLOWERS - Stampin' Up! *


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box for a Full Size Hershey Bar.  The box measures  5 3/4  x  2 1/4  x  1/2".  I used the Radiant Sunflowers Bundle, Tile Garden dies, Sunflower Fields and Gingham Gallery Designer Series Papers.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached  4 pieces of Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  5 1/2  x  2"  front and back
(2)  1 1/2  x  2"  front and back of flap


I stamped the Sunflower and 3 Leaves onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the matching dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Daffodil Delight, Light & Dark Golden Glow  -  Sunflowers
Light & Dark Pecan Pie  -  Flower Center
Light & Dark Old Olive  -  Leaves


I cut a  2 1/8" Square from 2026-28 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper using the Tile Garden dies.
I attached the square to a  2 3/8" Square I cut from Golden Glow Cardstock with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Sunflower to the squares with Dimensionals.
I attached the Leaves around the Sunflower with Liquid Glue.


I attached the entire piece to the left side of the box with Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment "ENJOY" onto a 5/8" high piece off Basic White Cardstock with Early Espresso Ink.
I cut down the sentiment, slanting the right side, and attached it to the box with a Dimensional and Liquid Glue.


I tied a small bow with Mossy Meadow Gingham Ribbon and attached it to the front of the sentiment with Glue Dots.
For the final touch I added 5 Golden Glow Radiant Gems around the front of the box.



Supplies:
Radiant Sunflower stamp set & dies Bundle
Tile Garden dies
Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper
2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery
Old Olive Cardstock
Golden Glow Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Stampin' Blends
Mossy Meadow Gingham Ribbon
Radiant Gems
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Hugs,
Cathryn