Tuesday, February 24, 2026

STRETCHY FIDGET STRING TREAT BOX using EASTER BASKET BUNDLE - Kit Project 1 - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a box for a Stretchy Fidget String.  The Box measures  2  3/4  x  4  x  3/4".  I used the Easter Basket stamp set & dies bundle, Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper, Retired Sunny Day Designer Series Paper and the Easter Assortment Embellishments.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached 5 pieces of Sunny Day Designer Seiries Paper (Retired) to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  3 3/4"  front and back of flap
(2)  1 1/2  x  3 3/4"  side flaps
(1)  2 1/2  x  1 1/4"  inside bottom flap


I cut the Easter Basket out of some Easter Joy Designer Series Paper using the Easter Basket dies.
I cut the Scallop from Pretty In Pink Cardstock.
I cut 2 of the Bows from Pool Party Cardstock.
I cut the Grass from Granny Apple Green Cardstock.
I attached the Grass to the inside of the Basket, sticking up from the edge, with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Scallop to the front of the Basket with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Bunny, 3 Eggs and 3 Carrots onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light Smokey Slate  -  Bunny
Dark Bubble Bath  -  Eggs, Bunny Ears, Nose and Cheeks
Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie  -  Carrots
Light Granny Apple Green  -  Carrot Tops
Light Pool Party  -  Eggs
Dark Lemon Lolly  -  Eggs


I cut the right hand of the Bunny just enough to be able to tuck it onto the Basket Edge with Liquid Glue.
I attached the 3 Carrots and 3 Eggs on either side of the Bunny with Liquid Glue.
I attached the 2 bow together at the Center, folded up the sides of the top one, and attached it to the front of the Basket.


I ran Pool Party Pom Pom Ribbon (retired) around the short side of the box and tied a bow on the left side.
I attached the the Basket to the front of the box, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Bow and  for the final touch I added 3 Lemon Lolly Easter Assortment Embellishments.



Supplies:
Easter Basket stamp set & dies Bundle
Sunny Day Designer Series Paper  Retired
Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper
Pretty In Pink Cardstock
Pool Party Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Easter Assortment Embellishments
Pool Party Pom Pom Ribbon - Retired
Wink of Stella
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

LITTLE DEBBIE BUTTERFLY CAKES TREAT BOX using CUTEST CREW - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box for some Little Debbie Butterfly Cakes.  The box measures  4 3/4  x  3 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used the Cutest Crew stamp set & dies Bundle, Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper and Stampin' Blends.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Old Olive Cardstock sized:
9 1/4  x  7 1/4"
I scored the  9 1/4" side at:
1,  1 3/4,  4,  5 1/4,  7 1/2  and  8 1/4"
I scored the  7 1/4" side at:
1 1/4  and  6"
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.
(2)  4 1/2  x  2"
(2)  1  x  2"
(2)  4 1/2  x  1/2"
I cut the Paws out of (1)  4 1/2  x  1/2" strip using the Cutest Crew dies.


I stamped the Dogs onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light Crumb Cake & Dark Peach Pie  -  second Dog from left
Light Crumb Cake  -  last Dog on left
Dark Smokey Slate  -  second Dog on Right
Light Pecan Pie  -  Lat Dog on Right
Dark Real Red  -  1 Bandanna and Tongue
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Dog Tags
Dark Balmy Blue  -  1 Dog Bandana
Light Balmy Blue  -  Flowers
Light Old Olive  -  Leaves


I cut a strip of Old Olive Cardstock 4 1/2" long using the Cutest Crew dies.
I attached it about 1/8" above the bottom of the DSP with Liquid Glue.
I stamped the sentiment onto Basic White Cardstock using Old Olive ink.
I cut the sentiment out by hand and attached it to the upper right with Liquid Glue.


I punched 2 sets of holes in the top flaps of the box with a 1/8" hole punch.
I ran Old Olive Specialty Rickrack Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.    


I attached the Dogs to the box with Dimebnsionals.
I cut the trio of Butterflies from Lemon Lolly Cardstock using the Cutest Crew dies.
I attached the Butterflies to the upper left of the box with Liquid Glue.



Supplies:
Cutest Crew stamp set & dies Bundle -  Available March 3
Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper
Old Olive Cardstock
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Old Olive Ink
Stampin' Blends
Old Olive Specialty Rickrack
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
1/8" Circle Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

EASY TO MAKE PINCH BOX VALENTINE TREAT BOX using WOOLLY FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Treat Box for some Lindt Chocolate Arrows and Bubbles.  The box measures  2 3/4  x  3 3/4  x  1".  I used the Woolly Friends Stamp Set & Punch Bundle, Stylish Shapes dies, 2 3/8" Circle Punch, Three Banner Punch and the Made with Love Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached 2 pieces of Made with Love Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  1 3/4  x  3 1/2"  front and back


I punched 2 sets of holes in the front back of the box with a 1/8" hole punch.
I ran Real Red Shiny Ribbon through the holes.
I put the Chocolate Arrow into the middle of the box, between the ribbons, and pulled them snug and tied a bow at the front of the box.


I cut out 3 different sized circles.
(1)  2 1/8" from Bubble Bath Made with Love DSP using the Stylish Shapes dies
(1)  2 1/4"  from Basic White Cardstock
(1)  2 3/8"  from Real Red Cardstock using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch
I attached the circles together, largest to smallest, with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Sheep's Body, Head and the Bow outline onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I stamped the inside of the Bow with Real Red Ink.
I cut out the images with the Woolly Friends Punch.


I colored the Sheep with Stampin' Blends.
Light Balmy Blue  -  Sheep accents
Light Bubble Bath  -  Cheeks


I attached the Sheeps Head to the body with a Dimensional and the Bow under the Head with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire Sheep to the circles with a Dimensional on the other side of the Head and Liquid Glue on the Body.


I stamped the sentiment onto Real Red Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the image out using the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the sentiment to the Sheep with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Pretty In Pink Gems around the Sheep.



Supplies:
Woolly Friends Stamp Set & Dies Bundle
Stylish Shapes dies
2 3/8" Circle Punch
2 1/4" Circle Punch from my stash
Three Banner Punch
Made with Love Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Stampin' Blends
Pretty In Pink Gems
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
1/8" Hole Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

FUN SIZED CANDY VALENTINE TREAT BOX using ENDLESS LOVE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Fun Sized Treat Box that measures  2  x  4 3/4  x  3/4".  I used the Endless Love stamp set & dies bundle, Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder and Made with Love Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial here!


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


I embossed a  1 3/4  x  3 1/4" piece of Basic White Cardstock using the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder.
I attached the Embossed Cardstock to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the word "Hugs" onto the "open Hearts" Heart with Versamark Ink.
I sprinkled it with White Embossing Powder, shook off the excess, and heated it up with a Heat Tool.


I cut 2 Bubble Bath and 2 Real Red Hearts.  I cut the inside Hearts on one of each color Hearts using another die from the Endless Love dies.
I attached the solid Heart of the opposite color underneath the "open hearts" Heart with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Pink Heart to the bottom of the box front with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Red Heart above the Pink Heart with Dimensionals.


I punched 2 sets of holes in the top flaps using the 1/8" hole punch from the Hole Punch Assortment.
I ran 1/8" Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.
For the final touch I added 3 Real Red Delightful Decorative Dots around the front of the box.



Supplies:
Endless Love stamp set & dies Bundle
Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder
Hole Punch Assortment
Made with Love Designer Series Paper
Basic White Cardstock
Bubble Bath Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Versamark Ink
White Embossing Powder
1/8" Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon
Delightful Decorative Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Heat Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

BELLY BAND VALENTINE TREAT BOX using ENDLESS LOVE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Treat Box that measures  3  x  3  x  1".  I used the Endless Love dies, Stylish Shapes dies,  2 3/8" Circle Punch and Made with Love Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached 2 pieces of Made with Love Designer Series Paper to the front and back of the box sized:
2 3/4  x  2 3/4"
I wound a  1 1/2  x  9" piece of DSP around the box and creased where the corners were.
I sharpened the creases with my Bone Folder then attached the ends together, while around the box, with Liquid Glue.


I cut a  2 1/2" circle from Silver Foil paper using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I cut a  2 3/8" circle from striped pattern Made with Love DSP using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch.
I cut a Heart from the same DSP pattern as the Belly Band using the Endless Love dies and attached it to the middle of the smaller circle with Dimensionals.


I attached the 2 circles together with Liquid Glue.
I attached the circles to the Belly Band with Liquid Glue and slid it onto the box with the flap in the front.


I tied a double bow with 1/8" Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon and attached it to the Heart with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.


For the final touch I added 3 Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the lower left of the smaller circle.



Supplies:
Endless Love dies
2 3/8" Circle Punch
Stylish Shapes dies
Made with Love Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Silver Foil Paper
1/8" Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

2 from 1 SHEET VALENTINE'S TREAT BOX using VALENTINE KISSES - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Box for a Bear KitKat.  You can get 2 from 1 sheet of Cardstock.  The box measures  2  x  3 1/2  x  1/2".  I used the Valentine Kisses Bundle and Made with Love Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


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


I attached 4 pieces of Made with Love Designer Series Paper to the box.
(3)  1 3/4  x  3 1/4"  front and back of flap and the back
(1)  1 3/4  x  1 1/4"  inner bottom


I stamped the large and small Bears onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the out using the matching dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Pecan Pie  -  Large Bear
Dark Bubble Bath  -  Large Bear's Inner Ears
Light & Dark Crumb Cake  -  Small Bear


I cut 2 of the Scalloped strips out of Basic White Cardstock and attached them to the top/front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I stamped the sentiment onto a 5/8" high piece of Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the Cardstock down to fit the DSP width and attached it to the bottom/front with Liquid Glue.


I tucked the Small Bear & Heart (cut from Real Red Cardstock) into the Slit in the middle of the Large Bear.
I attached the Bear to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I added a set of 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots to the inside of the box for the closure.
I wound a double strand of White Baker's Twine under the top of the box and tied a bow any the top.





Supplies:
Valentine Kisses stamp set & dies Bundle
Made with Love Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Real Red Ink
Stampin' Blends
White Baker's Twine
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
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 Valentine's Day Treat Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn