Wednesday, July 13, 2022

SANTA'S DELIVERY HOT COCOA GIFT BOX with SANTA'S TRAIN DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Box for Hot Cocoa, Mini Marshmallows and a Candy Cane.  The box measures 3 1/4  x  3 1/4  x  1 1/4".  I used Santa's Delivery stamp set, Santa's Train dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Layering Circle dies and Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Cherry Cobble Cardstock sized
10 1/4  x  5 3/4".
I scored the  10 1/4" side at:
1 1/4,  4 1/2,  5 3/4  and  9".
I scored the  5 3/4" side at:
1 1/4  and  4 1/2".
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 attached Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  3  x  3"  for the top.
(4)  1  x  3  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Train and 2 Smoke Puffs onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Real Red for Santa's Suit and Hat.
Dark Cherry Cobbler for the top, middle of the Wheels and front of the Train.
Light and Dark Shaded Spruce for the bottom of the Train, Smoke Stack and Headlight.
Dark Petal Pink for Santa's Face.
Light Smokey Slate for the Hat Band, Smoke Puffs, Santa's Beard and Eyebrows.
Light Basic Black for the Wheels.
Dark Basic Black for Santa's Mittens.


I wrapped Soft Seafoam Seam Binding Ribbon around the top of the box Horizontally and tied a bow on the left side.
I cut a  2 1/2" circle from Soft Seafoam Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I cut a 2 7/8" scalloped circle from Cherry Cobbler Cardstock using the Layering Circle dies.
I attached them today with Liquid Glue.
I attached the large Smoke Puff to the back of the Smoke Stack with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire image to the top of the box with Dimensionals.


I cut a small label from Soft Seafoam Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I stamped the sentiment, from Santa's Delivery stamp set, onto the label with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the label to the bottom right side of the box with 2 Mini Dimensionals on the end and 1 on the Beginning.


I added Wink of Stella Glitter to Santa's Hat, Beard and the Smoke Puffs.
For the final touch I added a Pearl Basic Jewel to the end of Santa's Hat.



Supplies:
Stylish Shapes die
Layering Circle dies
Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Soft Seafoam Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Dark Real Red Stampin' Blend
Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend
Light and Dark Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends
Light Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
Light and Dark Basic Black Stampin' Blend
Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blend
Soft Seafoam Seam Binding Ribbon
Pearl Basic Jewels
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Wink of Stella
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
 Cathryn

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

AMAZING YEAR MINI NOTEBOOK BOX with FABULOUS FRAMES DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Holder for 3 Mini Notebooks.  The box measures  3 3/8  x  4 1/2  x  7/8".   I used the Amazing Year stamp set, Fabulous Frames dies, Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper and 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds.



I started with a piece of Soft Saffron Cardstock sized
7 5/8  x  6 1/4".
I scored the  7 5/8" side at:
3 3/8  and  4 1/4".
I scored the  6 1/4" side at:
7/8  and  5 3/8".
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 attached Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/8  x  4 1/4"  the the front and back of the box.
(1)  5/8  x  4 1/4"  for the binding.
(2)  3 1/8  x  5/8"  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I purchased a 3 pack of Mini Notebooks from Walmart for 88 cents.
I covered the front and back of the books with coordinating DSP from Awash In Beauty Designer Series Paper.
I attached 2 of each of 3 patterns to the books sized:
(6)  2 3/4  x  4 1/2".
I attached the pieces to the front and back cover of the notebooks with Liquid Glue.  I made sure not to put Liquid Glue on the right hand corners.
Once the DSP was dry in trimmed any edges that were too long and rounded the right side edges with a 1" Corner Rounder.


I used a small circle punch to cut two notches in the open sides of the box for a grip.
Next I cut a frame from So Saffron Cardstock using the Fabulous Frames dies
I attached just the outside of the frame to the middle of the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I put the 3 notebooks inside the box and tied 7/8" Natural Ribbon around the middle of the box and tied a bow on the right side.


I stamped the image, from Amazing Year stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light Blackberry Bliss for the inner part of the Flowers.
Dark Polished Pink to blend the edges of the Blackberry Bliss marker.
Light Polished Pink to finish off the Flowers.
Light Granny Apple Green and Light Mossy Meadow for the Stems and Leaves.
Light So Saffron for the Tag.
I cut the image out using the same Frame die.
I attached the leftover So Saffron Frame insert to the back of the image with Liquid Glue.  Then the entire image piece to the box inside the frame, over the ribbon, with Dimensionals.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Flowers and for the final touch I added 3 Poished Pink 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds.



Supplies:
Amazing Year stamp set
Fabulous Frames dies
Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper
Natural Finish Ribbon
2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds
So Saffron Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Polished Pink Stampin' Blends
Light Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blend
Light So Saffron Stampin' Blend
Light Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blend
Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blend
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Hole Punch
Corner Rounder
3 Pack of Notebooks - Walmart

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, July 8, 2022

BEWITCHING HALLOWEEN TREAT BOX with CELEBRATE EVERYTHING DSP - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Treat Box that measures  2 1/2  x  3 1/2  x  1 1/2".  I used Bewitching stamp set, the Witch Hat Builder Punch, Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper and the Tailor Made Tags dies.



I started with a piece of Celebrate Everything Host DSP sized
8 1/2  x  6".
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1/2,  2,  4 1/2  and  6.
I scored the  6" side at:
1 1/2  and 5".
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, cutting and rounding the corners of the flap.


I cut a tag from the other side of the same pattern of DSP using the Tailor Made Tags dies.
I cut the reinforcement for the top of the tag from Highland Heather Cardstock.
I attached the Highland Heather piece around the hole in the top of the tag with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Hat, Legs and Spider images, from Bewitching stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Pumpkin Pie for the Hat and a stripe of the Legs.
Dark Highland Heather for the Hat Band and stripe.
Dark Daffodil Delight for the Buckles and stripe.
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I cut the Hat out using the Witch Hat Builder Punch.
I fussy cut the Legs and Spider by hand.
I attached the Spider to the Hat first with Liquid Glue.  I attached the Hat with Liquid Glue and the tip of the Hat and Dimensionals on the bottom.
I attached the Legs under the edge of the hat with Liquid Glue.


I punched a hole in the top/middle of the box with a 1/4" hole punch.
I put a 7" piece of Glittered Organdy Ribbon through and tied it with a 10" piece of Black and White Gingham Ribbon.
I slid the Tag onto the right side of the Black and White Gingham Ribbon and tied a bow.


I cut 3 Stars from Daffodil Delight Cardstock using the Witch Hat Builder Punch.
I attached them to the Hat with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the Hat Band, Spider, Stars and Witch Shoes.



Supplies:
Bewitching stamp set
Witch Hat Builder Punch
Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper
Tailor Made Tags dies
Highland Heather Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends
Dark Highland Heather Stampin' Blend
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Black and White Gingham Ribbon
Wink of Stella
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Silicone Mat
1/4" Hole Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Thursday, July 7, 2022

BEST WITCHES HALLOWEEN TREAT BOX with BLACK & WHITE DESIGNS DSP - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Treat Box that measures
2 3/4  x  4 1/2  x  1".  I used Best Witches Stamp set, Blossoming Happiness dies, Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper and 2021-23 In Color Opal Rounds.  I made this project for my team challenge "Case the Catalog".  I picked the image on page 55 of the Holiday Catalog to case.  I made my own box instead of using the Envelope die.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Pear Pizzazz Cardstock sized
8  x  5 1/2".
I scored the 8" side at:
1/2,  3 1/4,  4 1/4  and  7".
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1" and then 4 1/2" to the FIRST SCORELINE ONLY.
I turned the Cardstock 180 degrees to the other 5 1/2" side and scored at 1" ONLY TO THE 3RD SCORELINE.
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, cutting and die cutting the INSIDE EDGE of the long side with the spiral notebook die from the Blossoming Happiness dies.  (Make sure to put the straight edge of the die at the top). I ruffed up the edges a little with my fingers.


I attached 3 pieces of Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  2 1/2  x  3 1/4"  for the front.
(1)  2 1/2  x  4"  for the back.
(1)  2 1/2  x  2"  for the inside of the back.
I inked the front and back outside pieces with Pear Pizzazz Ink before attaching them to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Witch image, from Best Witches stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Crumb Cake for the hat.
Light and Dark Soft Suede for the Hair, Buckle, Legs and Broom Handle.
Light Flirty Flamingo for the Cheeks.
Light Petal Pink for the Face and Hands.
Light Old Olive for the Dress.
Light Fresh Freesia for the Cape.
I fussy cut the image out by hand.


I attached the Witch to the front of the box with Mini and Regular Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment, from Best Witches stamp set, onto Fresh Freesia Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentient in half and trimmed it by hand.
I attached the pieces to the lower left side of the box with Mini Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Fresh Freesia 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds around the Witch image.



Supplies:
Best Witches stamp set
Blossoming Happiness dies
Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
Fresh Freesia Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Pear Pizzazz Ink
Light and Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends
Light and Dark Soft Suede Stampin' Blends
Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blend
Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend
Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend
Light Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blend
Light So Saffron Stampin' Blend
2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds
Mini Dimensionals
Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Sponge

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

CUP OF TEA LEMON DROP GIFT BOX with TEA BOUTIQUE DSP - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Lemon Drop Gift Box that measures
3 1/4  x  4  x  1 1/2".  I used Cup of Tea stamp set, Tea Cup dies, Rectangle Stitched dies, Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper and Black and White Gingham Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Garden Green Cardstock sized
10  x  5 3/4".
I scored the  10" side at:
1/2,  3 3/4,  5 1/4  and  8 1/2".
I scored the  5 3/4" side at:
1 1/2,  4 1/4  and  5 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 , cutting and rounding the corners of the top flaps.


I attached pieces of Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  2 1/2"  for the front and back of the main body of the box.
(2)  1 1/4  x  2 1/2"  for the sides.
(2)  3  x  3/4"  for the top pieces.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the images onto Basic White Cardstock.
I stamped the "thank you" with Tuxedo Black Ink and cut it out with a die from the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I stamped 2 of the Lemon Wedges with Daffodil Delight Ink.
I stamped the Flower off once with Daffodil Delight Ink.
I stamped the Leaves with Garden Green Ink.
I cut the remaining images out using the Tea Cup dies.


I attached the Lemons to the right side of the Rectangle and the Flower to the left side with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Leaves behind the rectangle on the left side.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Mini and Regular Dimensionals.


I tied a 12" doubled piece of Black and White Gingham Ribbon into a bow and attached it to the upper front part of the box with Glue Dots.
For the final touch I added 3 Black Classic Matte Dots to the box.  One to the middle of the flower and two more around the box.



Supplies:
Cup of Tea stamp Set
Tea Cup dies
Tea Boutique Designer Series Paper
Rectangle Stitched dies
Garden Green Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Daffodil Delight Ink
Garden Green Ink
Black and White Gingham Ribbon
Classic Matte Dots
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Mini Dimensionals
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
Mini Bulldog Clips - Amazon

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, July 1, 2022

HIPPEST HIPPOS LIDDED BOX with the HIPPO DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a lidded box that measures  4 1/4  x  3  x  1 3/4".    Hippest Hippos stamp set and the Hippo dies are FREE using SALE-A-BRATION points.  I also used the Rectangle Stitched dies, Brights Designer Series Paper and the Cloud Punch.



I made this box in two pieces.  I started with the top which is a piece of Daffodil Delight Cardstock sized
6 1/4  x  5".
I scored all 4 sides at:
1".
For the bottom of the box I used a piece of Melon Mambo Cardstock sized
7 5/8  x  6 3/8".
I scored all 4 sides at:
1 3/4".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below are pictures of how your Cardstock should look after scoring and cutting.



I attached a piece of Melon Mambo, Brights Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  2 1/2  x  3 3/4"  for the top of the box.
I cut a rectangle from Basic White Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched dies.  It measured  3 1/8  x  1 7/8".
I cut 3 clouds from Vellum using the Cloud Punch.
I taped then together with scotch tape.
I used a sponge and Balmy Blue Ink to stencil some clouds along the rectangle.
I cut another of the same rectangle from Granny Apple Green Cardstock.
I cut the bottom off, about 3/4" at the higher point, using the waves die from the Hippos dies.
I attached the bottom piece to the cloud rectangle with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the top of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Hippo, from Hippest Hippos stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the Hippo image, an Umbrella from Brights DSP and 2 Flowers from Daffodil Delight Cardstock, using the Hippos dies.
I colored the Hippo with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Smokey Slate for the Hippo.
Dark Petal Pink for the inside of the Ears.
Light Melon Mambo for the Tutu and Shoes.


I attached the Hippo to the front of the box with Mini and Regular Dimensionals.
I attached the Umbrella with 2 Mini Dimensionals and a dab of Liquid Glue to attached the handle to the Hippo's hand.
I attached the Flowers with Liquid Glue.


I cut a small rectangle from Melon Mambo Cardstock using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I stamped the sentiment onto the right hand side of the rectangle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut about 1/2" off  the left hand side of the rectangle and attached it to the upper right side of the box with Liquid Glue.


I tied a bow with Glittered Organdy Ribbon and attached it over the top of the sentiment with 2 Glue Dots.
I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the Tutu, Shoes and Hippo's Eyes.  For the final touch I added Glossy Dots to the Umbrella and Flowers.



Supplies:
Hippest Hippos stamp set - Sale a Bration set
Hippo dies - Sale a Bration dies
Rectangle Stitched dies
Brights Designer Series Paper
Cloud Punch
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Melon Mambo Cardstock
Granny Apple Green Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Vellum
Tuxedo Black Ink
Balmy Blue Ink
Light and Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blends
Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blend
Light Melon Mambo Stampin' Blend
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Glossy Dots Assortment
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Small Hole Punch
Scotch Tape

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn