Friday, February 18, 2022

SPRING MANiCURE GIFT BAG with EASTER FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Spring Gift Bag that measures  3 1/4  x  6  x  1 1/2".  I made my own Designer Series Paper for this bag using the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set.  I also used Easter Friends stamp set, Tailor Made Tags dies, Dots Embossing Folder and Loose Flower Flourishes.



I started with a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock sized
10  x  7 1/2".
I scored the 10" side at:
1/2,  3 3/4,  5 1/4  and  8 1/2".
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
1 1/2.
Before folding and cutting the Cardstock I stamped the Tree image, from Happy Hedgehogs stamp set, onto the Crumb Cake Cardstock with Crumb Cake Ink.
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I cut a large tag from Fresh Freesia Cardstock using the Tailored Made Tags dies.
I embossed the tag using the Dots Embossing Folder from the Dots and Checks Embossing Folders set.


I stamped the Bunny image, from Easter Friends stamp set, onto Crumb Cake Cardstock with Crumb Cake Ink.  I fussy cut the image out by hand.
I attached the Bunny to the tag with Dimensionals.


I cut two holes in the top of the bag with a hole punch.
I put Fine Art Ribbon and Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon together, put it through the holes in the top and tied a bow at the front.


I tied two 12" pieces of Linen Thread to the tag and tied it around the bow.
I added 3 Pastel Pearls to the bottom left side of the bag.
For the final touch I added a Fresh Freesia Loose Flower Flourish to the top of the Bunny's ear with a Glue Dot.



Supplies:
Easter Friends stamp set
Happy Hedgehogs stamp set
Tailor Made Tags dies
Dots Embossing Folder
Crumb Cake Cardstock
Fresh Freesia Cardstock
Crumb Cake Ink
Fine Art Ribbon
Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon
Linen Thread
Pastel Pearls
Loose Flower Flourishes
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Hole Punch
Manicure Items

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

EASTER FRIENDS LABEL TOPPED BOX with FLOWERING FIELDS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is an Easter Gift Box that measures
3 1/2  x  5 1/4  x  1".  I used Easter Friends stamp set, Seasonal Labels dies, Layering Circles dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper and the Gingham Embossing Folder.



I started with a piece of Highland Heather Cardstock sized
9 1/2  x  6 1/4".
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
1,  4 1/2,  5 1/2  and  9".
I scored the 6 1/4" side at:
1".


I cut out the largest label, from Seasonal Labels dies, from Highland Heather Cardstock.
I scored the 3" side at:
1 and 2".
I embossed the label using the Gingham Embossing Folder.
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 4 pieces of Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/4  x  5"  for the front and the back.
(2)  3/4  x  5"  for the sides.
I attached the embossed label to the back of the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut a smooth circle from Basic White Cardstock using and a Scalloped circle from Highland Heather Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I attached them together withLiquid Glue.
I stamped the Chick Image onto scrap paper first and then on to Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light Pumpkin Pie for the Beak and Feet.
Light So Saffron for the rest of the Chick.
I fussy cut the image out by hand.
I attached the image to the circles with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from Easter Friends stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using a Rectangle from the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I attached the sentiment at the bottom of the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Duck and Circles above the sentiment with Dimensionals.


I attached two 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots to the inside of the label and the body of the box for a closure.


I ran 3/4" Frayed Edges Ribbon around the flap and tied a bow at the top.
For the final touch I added 3 Purple Pastel Pearls around the Duck.



Supplies:
Easter Friends stamp set
Seasonal Labels dies
Layering Circles dies
Rectangle Stitched dies
Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper
Gingham Embossing Folder
Highland Heather Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Pastel Pearls
3/4" Frayed Ribbon
Light So Saffron Stampin' Blend
Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

SPRING FLIP TOP BOX with HAPPY HEDGEHOGS STAMP SET - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a flip top box that measures  5  x  2 1/4  x  1 1/2".  I used Happy Hedgehogs stamp set, Rectangle Stitched dies, Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper, 3/4" Frayed Ribbon and 2021-23 In Color Jewels.



I started with a piece of Balmy Blue Cardstock
sized  8  x 7 3/4".
I scored the 8" side at:
1/2,  2 3/4,  4 1/4  and  6 1/2".
I scored the  7 3/4" side at:
1 1/2,  5 1/4  and  6 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picot of what your Cardstock should look like after scoring and cutting.


I attached several pieces of Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2  x  3 1/2"  for the front and back.
(2)  3 1/2  x  1 1/4"  for the sides.
(2)  2 x 1"  for the front flap and back of the top.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots under the flap and the inside top of the box for the closure.
I tied 3/4" Frayed Ribbon under the front flap and tied a bow at the outside.
I cut a Rectangle from Basic White Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I stamped the images, from Happy Hedgehogs stamp set, onto the Stitched Rectangle with Tuxedo Black Ink.


I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Balmy Blue for the Bird.
Light and Dark So Saffron for the Mushroom.
Light Old Olive for the Grass and Leaf.
Light Flirty Flamingo for the Flower.
Light Smokey Slate for the Bird's Beak.
For the final touch I added 2021-2023 In Color Jewels to the box.
1 Soft Succulent to the middle of the Flower.
3 Pale Papaya around the images.



Supplies:
Happy Hedgehogs stamp set
Rectangle Stitched dies
Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper
3/4" Frayed Ribbon
2021-2023 In Color Jewels
Balmy Blue Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends
Light and Dark So Saffron Stampin' Blends
Light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend
Light Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blend
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, February 11, 2022

Valentine's Day TREAT BOX with BEST DELIVERY - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a long, skinny Valentine's Day Treat Box.  It measures  4 1/4  x  4  x  1".  I used Best Delivery stamp set, Sweet Hearts dies, Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper and Adhesive Backed Hexagons.



I started with a piece of Bermuda Bay Cardstock sized
11 x 5".
I scored the 11" side at:
1,  5 1/4,  6 1/4  and  10 1/2".
I scored the 5" side at:
1,  3 3/4  and  4 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of what you Cardstock should look like after scoring and cutting.


I attached 6 pieces of Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  4  x  2 1/2"  for the front and back.
(2)  3/4  x  2 1/2"  for the sides.
(2)  4  x  1/2"  for the strip above the body of the box.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the truck, from Best Delivery stamp set, twice.  Once onto a piece of Sunshine and Rainbows DSP and once onto Basic White Cardstock.
I used Tuxedo Black Ink.
I fussy cut just the Cargo Area of the truck out of the DSP.
I attached it to the Basic White Cardstock Image with Liquid Glue.
I colored the rest of the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Smokey Slate for the Bumbers and Hub Caps.
Light Pool Party for the cab of the truck.


I cut 4 Hearts from Bermuda Bay Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I attached the hearts to the strip above the truck Panel with Liquid glue.
I punched 2 holes in the top flaps with a 1/8" hole punch.
I ran Pool Party Sheer Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow at the front.
For the final touch I added 3 Adhesive Backed Hexagons to the truck.



Supplies:
Best Delivery stamp set
Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper
Sweet Hearts dies
Bermuda Bay Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blends
Light Pool Party Stampin' Blends
Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
Adhesive Backed Hexagons
Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Stamp and Pierce Mat
Silicone Mat
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
1/8" Hole Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

TABLE TOP GIFT BOX/STORAGE BOX - VERSION 2 - with HELLO LADYBUG - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Table Top Gift Box that will also hold Dimensionals, Embellishments and Adhesives.  It would be a great gift for a child or an Adult.  I used Hello Ladybug stamp set, the Ladybug Builder Punch, Layering Circle dies, Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper and 3/4" Frayed Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Magenta Madness Cardstock sized
9 1/4  x  8 1/2".
I scored the  9 1/4" side at:
3  and  5 1/4".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
2 1/4  and  6 1/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look after scoring and cutting.
I do not cut the sides of the box until all the DSP has been added.


I added several pieces of Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  3 3/4  x  2 3/4"  for the front.
(4)  3 3/4  x  2"  for the sides (2 each of different patterns)
(1)  3 3/4  x  3 3/4  for the inside/back
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.
After the Cardstock is adhered I cut the sides of the box by hand.  You can watch my Video Tutorial to see how!


I cut a Scalloped Circle from Magenta Madness Cardstock and a smooth circle from Sunshine and Rainbows DSP using the Layering Circle dies.
I attached them together with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Ladybug from Hello Ladybug stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock.
I stamped the main body with Polished Pink Ink.
I stamped the wings with Pool Party Ink and the spots with Polished Pink Ink.
I attached the wings to the body with Mini Dimensionals at the inside/bottom of the wings and Liquid Glue on the neck.


I attached the Ladybug onto the circles with Dimensionals.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I made a bow with 3/4" White Frayed Ribbon and attached it to the box with several Glue Dots.



Supplies:
Hello Ladybug stamp set
Ladybug Builder Punch
Sunshine and Rainbows Designer Series Paper
Layering Circle dies
White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon
Magenta Madness Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Polished Pink Ink
Pool Party Ink
Mini Dimensionals
Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Stampin' Pierce Mat
Colorforms and Candy - Target Dollar Spot
Butterfly - Target party pection
Eraser set - Target stationery section
Bubbles - Walmart Valentine section

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Monday, February 7, 2022

SIMPLE Valentine's Day TREAT HOLDER with SWEET TALK - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a quick and easy Valentine's Treat Holder.  It measures  3 1/2  x  4".  It will fit 4 Hershey's Chocolate Hearts or 2 fun sized candies.  I used Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper, Sweet Hearts dies and Double Stitched Satin Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper sized
7 1/2  x  5 1/2".
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
3 1/2  and  7".
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1/2  and  4 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picot of what your DSP should look like after scoring and cutting.


I rounded the corners of the long side of the flap with the Detail Trio Punch.
I cut a tag and a small heart from Real Red Cardstock and an envelope from Basic White Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I closed the Envelope with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Envelope onto the Real Red Tag with Dimensionals.
I added the small heart onto the Envelope with Liquid Glue.


I put my Candy into the pouch and closed the flap to the back.
I wrapped Real Red Double Stitched Satin Ribbon around the long side of the pouch and tied a bow at the top of the front.
I looped White Baker's Twine through the tag and tied it around the bow.


I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the small heart.
I put 3 Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels on the envelope and for the final touch I added 3 Wonderful Gems on the bottom left side of the pouch.



Supplies
Sweet Hearts dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
White Baker's Twine
Real Red Double Stitched Satin Ribbon
Detail Trio Punch
Wonderful Gems
Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, February 4, 2022

HEART BANNER VALENTINE'S GIFT TREAT BOX with SWEET CONVERSATIONS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine's Day Gift Box that measures  4  x  3 1/2  x  1 1/2".  I made a banner on the front for the decoration.  I used Sweet Conversations stamp set, Sweet Hearts dies, Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper and Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels.



I started with a piece of Real Red Cardstock sized
10 1/2  x  7 1/2".
I scored the  10 1/2" side at:
1 1/2,  5,  6 1/2  and  10".
I scored the  7 1/2" side at:
1 1/2  and  5 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of what your Cardstock should look like after scoring, cutting and rounding the corners of the flap with the Detail Trio Punch.


I attached 3 pieces of Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  3 1/4  x  1 3/4"  for the flap (round the corners of one of the long sides to match the flap).
(2)  3 1/4  x  3 3/4"  for the front and back.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut 3 hearts from Real Red Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I punched 2 holes in the top of the hearts with a 1/8" hole punch.  (You can also poke small holes in the hearts with you Take Your Pick Tool).
I strung the hearts onto White Baker's Twine.


I attached the middle heart first to the front flap with a Dimensional.
I attached the other 2 hearts next, also with Dimensionals.
I tied the White Baker's Twine in a bow on the inside of the flap.
I added an Adhesive Velcro Dots to the inside of the box for the closure.


I stamped the sentiment, from Sweet Conversations stamp set, onto Blushing Bride Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment using my trimmer and added an Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewel to either side.
I attached it to the bottom/front of the box with Mini Dimensionals.


I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the hearts on the banner.
For the final touch I added an Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewel to each heart.


For the month of February 2022 I am offering a free package of Embellishments for any order of $50 or more.

Supplies:
Sweet Conversations stamp set
Sweet Hearts dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Detail Trio Punch
Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Real Red Cardstock
Blushing Bride Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
3/8” Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

TENT TREAT BOX for Ferraro Rocher with NUTS & BOLTS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Tent Box that holds 2 Ferrarro Rocher Chocolates.  It measures  3  x  1 1/2  x  2 1/2".  I used Nuts & Bolts stamp set, Sweet Hearts dies, Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper and Wonderful Gems.



I started with a piece of Bermuda Bay Cardstock sized
9 1/2  x  6 1/2".
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
3,  4 1/2,  7 1/2  and  9".
I scored the  6 1/2" side at:
1 1/2  and  4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of what your Cardstock should look like after cutting and scoring.


I attached 4 pieces of Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper.
I cut 4 pieces, 2 of each design, to:
2 3/4  x  2 1/4".
I used  the 2 striped patterned pieces on the front and back.
I stamped the shadow, from Nuts & Bolts stamp set, on the front piece with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I used the 2 dotted pieces on the inside.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Robot image, from Nuts & Bolts stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Bermuda Bay for the Robot.
Dark Real Red for the nut.
I fussy cut the image by hand and attached it to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from the same set, onto a  2 x 1" piece of Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the sentiment to a  2 1/4  x  1 1/4" piece of Real Red Cardstock with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the inside flap of the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut 5 hearts from Real Red Cardstock using the Sweet Hearts dies.
I attached 3 on the top/inside body of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached 2 on the front of the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached 2 sets of Adhesive Velcro Dots inside the box, as shown above, for the box closure.
I tied Pool Party Sheer Ribbon around the top flap of the box and tied a bow on the left corner.
For the final touch I added a Wonderful Gem to the middle of the nut.



Supplies
Nuts & Bolts stamp set
Sweet Hearts dies
Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper
Bermuda Bay Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends
Dark Real Red Stampin' Blend
Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
Wonderful Gems
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimesnsionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn