Tuesday, March 4, 2025

OPEN TOP EASTER TREAT BOX with STORYBOOK FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is an Easter Treat Box that measures  1 3/4  x  5  x  1/2".  I used the Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Spotlight on Nature dies, 2" and  1 3/4" Circle Punches and the Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Old Olive Cardstock sized
5 1/4  x  5"
I scored the  5 1/4" side at:
1/2"
I scored the  5" side at:
1/2,  2 1/4,  2 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 how your Cardstock should look when you are done.


I attached one of the (2)  1 1/2  x  4 1/2"  pieces of the Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper to the left large panel of the Cardstock.
I used the  1 3/4"  Circle Punch to cut a partial circle for the top/front opening.
I put the box together and then added the other piece of DSP to the back of the box.


 I cut a  2"  circle from Basic White Cardstock using the 2" Circle Punch.
I stamped the Rock Wall image onto the bottom of the circle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I used Stampin' Blends to color the image.
Light & Dark Smokey Slate  -  Rock Wall
Dark Old Olive  -  Bush
Light Old Olive  -  Grass


Next I used a Blending Brush and Balmy Blue Ink to add some Sky above the wall.
I stamped the Hedgehog onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.


I colored the Hedgehog with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Pecan Pie  -  Hedgehog
Light & Dark Crumb Cake  -  Face, Belly and Feet
Dark Petal Pink  -  Inner Ears and Cheek
Light Pool Party  -  Apron
I attached the Hedgehog to the left side of the circle with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment "Happy Spring" to the top right of the circle, separating the words, with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut a 2 1/4" circle from Old Olive Cardstock using the Spotlight on Nature dies.
I attached the 2 circles together with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I purchased the Lollipops, Bubbles and Pencils from Dollar Tree.
I put them into the box, Lollipop in the middle, and added a little bit of Shredded Paper.
I wound Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon around the Lollipop Stem and tied a bow.
For the final touch I added some Orange Ombre Decorative Dots around the box.


You can shop for your Stampin' Up! supplies with Me here.

Supplies:
Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Spotlight on Nature dies
2" Circle Punch
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper
Old Olive Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Balmy Blue Ink
Stampin' Blends
Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon
Ombre Decorative Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Blending Brush
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, February 28, 2025

QUICK EASTER CARD with STORYBOOK MEMORIES PAPER - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is an Easter Card.  I used the Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper, Storybook Friends stamp set & dies and the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a sheet of Very Vanilla Cardstock sized
8 1/2  x  5 1/2"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
4 1/4"
To make the Card Base.


I attached a mat of Boho Blue Cardstock sized
4  x  5 1/4"
I attached it with Stampin' Seal.
I attached a piece of Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper to the card sized
3 3/4  x  5"
I attached it with Stampin' Seal.


I cut the outside of the Frame from Old Olive Cardstock and the inside from Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper.
I attached the Frame pieces to the middle of the card front with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Bunny, from the pop out sheet of the DSP, onto the Frame with Dimensionals.


I cut a    piece of Boho Blue Cardstock and embossed it using the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder.
I attached it across the bottom of the frame, tucked under the Bunny's Feet with Liquid Glue.
I cut a small Label from Very Vanilla Cardstock using the Greetings of the Season dies.
I stamped the sentiment onto the Tag with Old Olive Ink.
I attached the label below the Boho Blue Strip with Dimensionls and Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Blooming Pearls around the Tag.




Supplies:
Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper
Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Greetings of the Season dies
Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Boho Blue Cardstock
Old Olive Ink
Blooming Pearls
Stampin' Seal
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Bone Folder

Thanks for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Easter Card.
See you next time!

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

CHOCOLATE BUNNY LARGE WINDOW BOX with THANKFUL GARDEN - Stampin' Up!


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Hi friends!
Today I made a large window box for a Baby Binx Chocolate Bunny.  It measures  2 1/2  x  6 1/2  x  1 3/4".  I used the Thankful Garden Bundle, nested Essentials dies, Storybook Friends stamp set and Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Lemon Lolly Cardstock sized
9  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  9" side at:
1 3/4,  4 1/4,  6  and  8 1/2"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
1 3/4,  6 1/2  and  7 3/4"
To cut and put the box together you an watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look when you are done cutting.


I attached 1 of the 2 pieces of  "2 1/4  x  4 1/2"  Designer Series Paper piece to the front panel of the box before putting it together.
I cut the window out of the top of that panel using a  2  x  2 5/8" rectangle die from the Nested Essentials dies.
After I cut the window I put Tear & Tape around the inside of the box near the window.
I attached a  2 3/8  x  3 1/4"  piece of Window Sheet over the opening on top of the Tear & Tape.
Then I put the box together.


I attached 5 more pieces of Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  one which we already put on  2 1/4  x  4 1/2"  front and back
(2)  1 1/2  x  4 1/2"   sides
(2)   2 1/4  x  1"  top pieces


I stamped the Flowers onto Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut only the small flower out using the matching die.
I colored the Flower with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Lemon Lolly
Dark Daffodil Delight


I cut 2 bunches of Leaves from Garden Green Cardstock using the Thankful Garden dies.
I attached the large Leaves to the bottom/front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I cut a  1 3/4  x  1 1/8" Label from Basic White Cardstock using the Nested Essentials dies.


I stamped the sentiment, from Storybook Friends stamp set, onto the Label with Garden Green Ink.
I attached the Label to the lower left of the box front with Dimensionals.
I cut 2 leaves from the other bunch and attached then under the right side of the Label with Liquid 
Glue.
I attached the Flower on top of the Leaves with Dimensionals.


I cut 2 sets of holes in the top flaps with a 1/4" Hole Punch.
I ran 1/2" White Woven Ribbon through the holes and tied a bow in the front.
I added 5 Garden Green Transparent Dots to the front of the box and for the final touch I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the Flower.



Supplies:
Thankful Garden stamp set & dies Bundle
Nested Essentials dies
Storybook Friends stamp set
Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper
Lemon Lolly Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Garden Green Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Garden Green Ink
Stampin' Blends
Window Sheets (I used the sheets my stamps come on)
Transparent Dots
Wink of Stella
1/2" White Woven Ribbon
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
1/4" Hole Punch
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

SPRING WINDOW TREAT BOX with STORYBOOK FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Window Treat box that measures  2  x  3 1/4  x  3/4".  I used the Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Perennial Postage dies, Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper.

You can watch My Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Boho Blue Cardstock sized
6  x  5 1/2"
I scored the  6" side at:
3/4,  2 3/4,  3 1/2  and  5 1/2"
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
3/4,  4  and  4 3/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look when you cut it.


Next I attached a  1 3/4  x  3" piece of the DSP to the front section of the box.
I cut the window out of that section using a rectangle die from the Perennial Postage dies.


I added Tear & Tape to the inside of the box around the Window opening.
I attached a piece of Window Sheet sized
1 7/8  x  3"
over the opening onto the tape.


After I put the box together I added the rest of the Storybook Memories Designer Series Paper.
(2)  1 3/4  x  3"  front and back, including the front one we already put on
(2)  1/2  x  3"  long sides
(2)  1 3/4  x  1/2"  short sides


I snapped the Chipmunk onto Very Vanilla Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the image out using the matching dies.


I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light & Dark Pecan Pie  -  Chipmunk
Light Boho Blue  -  Necktie
Light Real Red  -  Flower
Light Granny Apple Green  -  Leaves


I stamped the sentiment "Happy Spring" onto a  1/2  x  1 3/4" piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the sentiment at the bottom of the window with Dimensionals.
I attached the Chipmunk to the right side of the box, on the sentiment, with Dimensionals.


I tied Very Vanilla and Black Checked Ribbon around the underside of the flap and tied a bow on the top.
For the final touch I added 3 Ombre Dots to the front of the box.



Supplies:
Sortybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Perenial Postage dies
Boho Blue Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Large Check Ribbon
Ombre Dots
Window Sheets
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

EASTER BUNNY TREAT BOX with STORYBOOK FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is an Easter Treat Box that measures  2 3/4  x  4  x  1".  I used the Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper and Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Old Olive Cardstock sized
11  x  5 3/4"
I scored the  11" side at:
1,  5,  6  and  10"
I scored the  5 3/4" side at:
1/2,  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 when you are done.


I attached 6 pieces of Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  3 3/4"  front and back on top flap
(2)  3/4  x  3 3/4"  long sides
(2)  2 1/2  x  3/4"  short sides


I stamped the Bunny image onto Very Vanilla Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the Bunny with Stampin' Blends.
Light Petal Pink  -  bottom of Ears
Light Old Olive  -  Bow Tie
Light Pecan Pie  -  Bunny

I cut the image out using the matching die.


I cut the Frame out twice using the Storybook Friends dies.
One front Old Olive Cardstock and one from Storybook Moments DSP.
I used the outer frame from the Cardstock and the inner piece from the DSP.


I attached the Bunny to the DSP piece with Dimensionals.
I attached the outer frame to the top of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the inner piece, with the Bunny, next with Liquid Glue.


I tied a bow with Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon.
I attached the ribbon to the top of the frame with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Petal Pink Rainbow Dots.



Supplies:
Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper
Old Olive Cardstock
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon
Rainbow Dots
Stampin' Seal+
Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

LARGE VALENTINE BOX with PICK A SEASON STAMP SET


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Valentine Treat Box that measures  3 1/4  x  6  x  2".  I used the Pick a Season Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Hugs for Love stamp set, Greetings of the Season dies and Most Adored Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Thick Basic White Cardstock sized
11  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  11" side at:
3 1/4,  5 1/4,  8 1/2  and  10 1/2"
I scored the  8 1/2" side at:
2,  6 1/2  and  7 3/4"
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look when you are finished.


I attached 7 pieces of Most Adored Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3  x  4 1/4"  front and back
(2)  1 3/4  x  4 1/4"  long sides
(1)  3  x  1 3/4"  bottom
(2)  3  x  1"  upper front and back


I stamped the Tree onto Basic White Cardstock.
Leaves & Grass  -  Old Olive Ink
Tree Trunk  -  Pecan Pie
Hearts  -  Real Red
I cut the images out using the largest of the Greetings of the Season dies.


I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
Next, I stamped the sentiment, from Hugs for Love stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Real Red Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using the Oval die from the Greetings of the Season dies.


I attached the Label to the left side of the Trunk with Dimensionals.


I punched 2 sets of holes in the top flaps with a 1/8" (or similar) hole punch.
I ran some Red Ribbon from my stash through the holes and tied a bow in the front.
For the final touch I added 3 Rhinestone Basic Jewels around the images.



Supplies:
Pick a Season Sale-a-Bration stamp set
Hugs for Love stamp set
Greetings of the Season dies
Most Adored Designer Series Paper from my stash
Thick Basic White Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Old Olive Ink
Pecan Pie Ink
Real Red Ink
Red Ribbon from my stash
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Corner Rounder
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 11, 2025

SPRING TREAT BOX with STORYBOOK FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Spring Treat Box that measures  3 3/4  x  3 1/4  x  1".  I used the Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle, Stylish Shapes dies and Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Boho Blue Cardstock sized
10  x  8 1/2"
I scored the  10" side at:
1,  4 3/4,  5 3/4  and  9 1/2"
I scored the  8 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.
Below is a picture of how your Cardstock should look when you are done.


I attached several pieces of Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper to the box.
(4)  3 1/2  x  3"  front and back of box and flap
(2)  3 1/2  x  3/4"  long sides
(2)  3/4  x  3"  short sides
(1)  3 1/2  x  1"  bottom of front


I cut a  2 1/8" circle from Basic White Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I used a Blending Brush and Boho Blue Ink to add some Blue Sky to the top of the circle.
Next, I used Tuxedo Black Ink to stamp the Carrot Patch to the bottom of the circle.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Carrots  -  Light Peach Pie
Greens  -  Light Old Olive
Ground  -  Dark Crumb Cake


I stamped the Bunny onto Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the image out using the matching dies.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Inside Ears and Belly  -  Light Crumb Cake
Jacket  -  Light Boho Blue
Bunny  -  Light Pecan Pie


I attached the circle to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I attached the Bunny to the right of the circle with Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.


I stamped the sentiment "Happy Spring" onto Basic White Cardstock with Old Olive Ink.
I fussy cut the sentiment out and attached it to the upper left of the circle with Dimensionals and Liquid Glue.


I tied a small bow with Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon and attached it the to bottom left of the circle with a Glue Dot and Liquid Glue.


For the closure I added 2 sets of  3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dos to the inside of the box.
For the final touch I added 3 Ombre Matte Dots to under the Bunny.



Supplies:
Storybook Friends stamp set & dies Bundle
Sylish Shapes dies
Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper
Boho Blue Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Old Olive Ink
Stampin' Blends
Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon
Ombre Matte Dots
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Tools:
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Blending Brush
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love & Hugs,
Cathryn