Wednesday, June 3, 2026

TEA & HONEY GIFT BOX using SWEET OLD BEAR BUNDLE - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends
My project today is a box for some packets of Honey and Tea Bags.  The box measures  4 3/4  x  2 3/4  x  1".  I used the Sweet Old Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper and Moody Palette Glossy Dots.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Old Olive Cardstock sized:
8 3/4  x  8"
I scored the  8 3/4" side at:
2,  3  and  7 3/4"
I scored the  8" side at:
1,  3 3/4,  4 3/4  and  7 1/2"
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 to the box.
(2)  4 1/2  x  2 1/2"  front and back
(2)  4 1/2  x  3/4"  long sides
(2)  3/4  x  2 1/2"  short sides
(2)  2 1/2  x  1 3/4  front and back of flap


I stamped Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the matching dies and colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Golden Glow  -  Pooh
Dark Barely Blush  -  Piglet
Dark Bubble Bath  -  Piglet's Sweater and Eyesore's Bow
Light Timid Tiger  -  Tigger
Light and Dark Hydrangea Hue  -  Eeyore and Honey Pot
Light Smokey Slate  -  Dandelion Seed Top
Dark Old Olive  -  Stem
Light Daffodil Delight  -  Honey
I cut the small grass from Old Olive Cardstock and added a few blades of grass with a Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blend.


I cut out 2 rectangles for the front of the box.
4 1/8  x  2 1/8"  from Silly Old Bear DSP
4 1/4  x  2 1/4"  from Old Olive Cardstock
I attached the rectangles together with Liquid Glue.


I wound Linen Thread around the right side of the rectangles and tied a bow at the top.
I attached Pooh, Piglet and Tigger to the rectangles with Dimensionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I attached the Grass and Eeyore to the back flap with Liquid Glue.
I added a 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dot set to the back flap for the closure.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Dandelion Seed Flower, Eyesore's Bow and Honey.
For the final touch I added 3 Old Olive Moody Palette Glossy Dots around the Linen Thread.



Supplies:
Sweet Old Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper
Old Olive Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Linen Thread
Moody Palette Glossy Dots
Wink of Stella
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 Tea & Honey Box.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

SWEET BUGS TREAT BOX using SCALLOPED BLOOMS DIES - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a treat box that measures  3  x  4  x  1".  I used the Sweet Bugs stamp set & dies Bundle, Scalloped Blooms dies, Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper, Three Banner Punch and 2 3/8" Circle Punch.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Blackberry Bliss Cardstock sized:
11  x  7"
I scored the 11" side at:
1,  2,  6  and  7"
I scored the  7" side at:
1,  2,  5  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)  2 3/4  x  3 3/4"  front and back of flap
(2)  3/4  x  3 3/4"  long sides
(3)  2 3/4  x  3/4"  short sides and front bottom flap


I stamped the Beetle and Lilly of the Valley onto Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the images out using the matching dies and colored them with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Old Olive  -  Beetles and Leaves
Light Soft Seafoam  -  Flowers
Light Real Red  -  Beetle Neck
Light Pool Party  -  Wings
I added some Wink of Stella to the Wings and Flowers


I cut a  2 3/8" circle from Cute as a Bug DSP using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch.
I cut a  2 7/8" circle from Blackberry Bliss Cardstock using the Scalloped Blooms dies.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Beetle and Flowers to the Circles with Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals.
I attached a White Dreamy Flower to the Beetle's Hand and added a Yellow 2025-27 In Color Flat Pearl to the Middle of the Flower.


I ran Old Olive Specialty RickRack around the long side of the box and tied a bow at the top.
I attached the decorated circle to the top/front of the box with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment onto a 1/2" high piece of Soft Seafoam Cardstock with Blackberry Bliss Ink.
I cut both ends of the sentiment using the Three Banner Punch.
I attached the sentiment below the circles with Dimensionals.
For the final touch I added 2 more yellow In Color Flat Pearls to the circles.



Supplies:
Sweet Bugs stamp set & dies Bundle
Scalloped Blooms dies
2 3/8" Circle Punch
Three Banner Punch
Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock
Soft Seafoam Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Blackberry Bliss Ink
Stampin' Blends
Old Olive Specialty RickRack
Dreamy Flowers
2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

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