Wednesday, June 15, 2022

BEST WITCHES WINDOW BOX with BLACK & WHITE DESIGNS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Window Box that measures
4 1/2  x  2 1/2  x  1".  I used Best Witches stamp set (available July 1), Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper (available July 1), Tailor Made Tags dies and Rectangle Stitched dies.



I started with a piece of Gorgeous Grape 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  and  5 1/2".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.


I attached 3 pieces of Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/4  x  4 1/4"  for the front and back.
(1)  2 1/4  x  3/4"  for the front flap.
Make sure to put the front piece of DSP onto the front of the box with Stampin' Seal and cut the window out BEFORE you put the box together.
To cut the window out I used a  2 7/8  x  1 1/2"  rectangle from the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I attached a  3 1/2  x  2"  piece of Window Sheet to the inside of the box with Glue Dots and then put the box together with Tear and Tape.
I attached the rest of the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Witch and Frog images onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Witch:
Light Smokey Slate for the underside of the hat.
Dark Highland Heather for the Hat Band and Dress.
Dark Pumpkin Pie for the Buckle and Legs.
Light Basic Black for the Hat and Cape.
Light Flirty Flamingo for the Cheeks.
Dark Petal Pink for the Face and Hands.
Dark Daffodil Delight for the Hair and Broom.
Dark Crumb Cake for the Broom Handle.
Frog:
Light and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends.


I attached the Witch to the box as shown with Dimensionals and Mini Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment onto Pumpkin Pie Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using a tag from the Tailor Make Tags dies.
I attached the Frog to the right side of the tag with Liquid Glue.


I punched a 1/4" circle in the top of the box with a hole punch.
I ran Black and White Gingham Ribbon through the hole and tied it together.
I fed the tag onto the right side of the ribbon and tied a bow.
For the final touch I added Wink of Stella Glitter to the Frog and the Witch's Hat Band, Dress and Broom.



Supplies:
Best Witches stamp set
Black and White Designs Designer Series Paper
Tailor Made Tags dies
Rectangle Stitched dies
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends
Light Black Stampin' Blend
Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blends
Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends
Dark Highland Heather Stampin' Blend
Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend
Black and White Gingham Ribbon
Wink of Stella
Window Sheets
Stampin' Seal
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Corner Rounder
1/4" hole punch (or similar)

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

HIPPEST HIPPOS GIFT BOX with HIPPO DIES -SALE-A-BRATION - Stampin' Up!

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Hi Friends!
My project today is a Gift Box that measures  5  x  3 3/4  x  1 1/4".  I used some new SALE-A-BRATION items that are free with a $50.00 purchase starting July 1st.  They are Hippest Hippos stamp set and the Hippo dies.  I also used Stylish Shapes dies, Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper and 2022 - 2024 In Color Designer Series Paper.

You can watch my Video Tutorial Here!


I started with a piece of Daffodil Delight Cardstock sized
10 1/2  x  6 1/4".
I scored the  10 1/2" side at:
1/2,  4 1/4,  5 1/2  and  9 1/4".
I scored the  6 1/4" side at:
1 1/4,  5  and  5 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 after scoring and cutting.


I attached 4 pieces of Tahitian Tide 2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 1/2  x  3 1/2"
(2)  1/2  x  3 1/2"
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut out 3 - 3" circles using the Stylish Shapes dies.
(1)  Butterfly Kisses DSP
(1)  Tahitian Tide Cardstock
(1)  Crumb Cake Cardstock
I cut the Tahitian Tide Cardstock with the Wavy die from Hippo Dies about 1 1/4" from the bottom of the circle.
I cut the Crumb Cake circle to about 3/4".
I attached them both to the Butterfly Kisses DSP circe with Liquid Glue.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Tahitian Tide waves.


I stamped the Hippo, from Hippest Hippo stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the Hippo with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Smokey Slate for the Hippo.
Light Flirty Flamingo for the mouth.
I cut a mask and snorkel from Polished Pink Cardstock,
4 flowers from Daffodil Delight Cardstock and
2 flowers from Polished Pink Cardstock using the Hippo dies.


I attached the Hippo to the circles with Dimensionals.
I attached the mask, snorkel and flowers with Liquid Glue and my Silicone Mat.
I stamped the sentiment onto Tahitian Tide Cardstock and cut it out by hand.
I cut the sentiment in half and attached it to the upper left corner with Liquid Glue.
I attached all of the flowers, as shown above, around the Hippo and Sentiment with Liquid Glue.
I tied a bow with Glittered Organdy Ribbon and attached it above the sentiment with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds to the middle of the flowers.



Supplies:
Hippest Hippos stamp set (Sale-a-bration item available July 1)
Hippo dies (Sale-a-bration item available July 1)
Stylish Shapes dies
Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper
2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper
Tahitian Tide Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Polished Pink Cardstock
Crumb Cake Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blends
Light Flirty Flaming Stampin' Blend
2021-2023 In color Opal Rounds
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Wink of Stella
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Mini Binder Clip (Walmart)

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek of the Hippos Sale-a-bration sets.  See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, June 10, 2022

KINDEST GNOMES TRIANGLE BOX with HAPPY FOREST FRIENDS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a triangular box that measures
4  x  3 1/4  x  1 1/4".  I used some of the new products, from the Mini Holiday and SALABRATION Catalogs, available July 1st.
I used Kindest Gnomes stamp set, Gnomes dies, Beautiful Shapes dies and Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper.



I started with a pice of Calypso Coral Cardstock sized
11 x 6 1/2".
I scored the 11" side at:
3 1/4,  6 1/2,  7 3/4".
I scored the  6 1/2" side at:
1 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 and cutting.


I attached 4 pieces of Friendly Forest Friends Designer Series Paper to the box.
(4)  3 3/4  x  3".
One each for:
The front and back of the flap.
The inside of the box.
The back of the box.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Mushroom and Gnome, from Kindest Gnomes stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.  I cut the images out with the Gnomes dies.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Mushroom:
Dark Calypso Coral for the Mushroom top, outer windows and door.
Light Crumb Cake for the bottom of the Mushroom and the doorknob.
Light Balmy Blue for the Windows.
Gnome:
Light Smokey Slate for the hat and beard.
Dark Smokey Slate for the shoes.
Light Balmy Blue for the shirt.
Light Night of Navy for the pants.
Light Flirty Flamingo for the upper part of the nose.
Dark Petal Pink for the nose mouth and hands.


I attached the Mushroom to the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Gnome to the right side with Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment onto Crumb Cake Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using a label die from the Beautiful Shapes dies.


I tied a bow with two  8" pieces of Linen Thread and attached it to the left side of the sentiment with Liquid Glue.
I attached the label to the right side of the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut 2 mushrooms from Crumb Cake Cardstock using the Gnomes dies.
I attached them inside the front flap with Liquid Glue.
I added a 3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dot to the inside of the box for the closure.
For the final touch I added a Calypso Coral Fun Flower Resin Shape to the right side of the sentiment label.



Supplies:
Kindest Gnomes stamp set (Available July 1st)
Gnomes dies (Available July 1st)
Beautiful Shapes dies
Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper
Calypso Coral Cardstock
Crumb Cake Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Dark Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends
Light Crumb Cake  Stampin' Blend
Light and Dark Smokey Slate  Stampin' Blends
light Balmy Blue  Stampin' Blend
Light Flirty Flamingo  Stampin' Blend
Dark Petal Pink  Stampin' Blends
Linen Thread
Fun Flowers Resin Shapes
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Tear And Tape
Liquid Glue
3/8" Adhesive Velcro Dots

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

MASCULINE TWISTED BOX with HE'S ALL THAT - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is for Father's Day.  It is a Twisted Box that measures  7  x  4  x  3".  I used He's All That stamp set, All That dies, He's the Man Designer Series Paper, Tailor Made Tags and Early Espresso Faux Suede Ribbon.



I started with a piece of Sahara Sand Cardstock sized
10 1/2  x  8 1/2".
I scored the  10 1/2" side at:
1 1/2  and  8 1/2".
I scored the 8 1/2" side at:
4  and  8".
I turned the Cardstock to the other 8 1/2" side and scored to the
FIRST SCORELINE ONLY at:
2 1/2  and  6 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 the two largest pieces of He's the Man Designer Series Paper to the box BEFORE I put it together.
(2)  6 x  3 3/4".
Then I folded the top back onto the DSP and attached it with Liquid Glue.
After the box was put together I attached the 2 other DSP pieces.
(2)  3 3/4  x  1 1/4".


I cut a  3 7/8  x  2" tag from Sahara Sand Cardstock using the Tailor Made Tag dies.
I stamped the "Happy Father's Day" sentiment, from He's the Man stamp set, at the bottom of the tag with Early Espresso Ink.
I stamped the next sentiment, "For the Man who does Every Thing", onto Cajun Craze Cardstock using Early Espresso Ink.
I cut out the sentiment on the Cajun Craze Cardstock with a Rectangle Die from All That dies.


I attached the Cajun Craze Rectangle onto the tag with Dimensionals.
I punched small holes in both sides of the top of the box with a 1/8 
(or 1/4") hole punch.
I put 16" of Early Espresso Faux Suede Ribbon through the holes, strung the tag on the right side and tied a bow.


I stamped the "Hello Handsome" sentiment onto Sahara Sand Cardstock with Early Espresso Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with an oval die from the All That dies.
I attached it to the lower left side of the box with Dimensionals.



Supplies:
Sahara Sand Cardstock
Cajun Craze Cardstock
Early Espresso Ink
Early Espresso Faux Suede Ribbon
Liquid Glue
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Hole Punch

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Father's Day Project.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

SUNNY SPLASH KINDER BUENO GIFT BOX with HUES OF HAPPINESS - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a two piece box that holds a Kinder Bueno 2 pack.  It measures  6 x 3 x 1".  I used Sunny Splash stamp set, Banners Pick a Punch, Hive Embossing Folder and Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper.



I started with the bottom of the box.
I used a piece of Polished Pink Cardstock sized
8 x 7".
I scored the  8" side at:
1 and 7".
I scored the 7" side at:
3 and 4".
Next I scored the top.
I used a piece of Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper sized
8 x 6".
I scored the 8" side at:
1  and  7".
I scored the  6" side at:
2 1/2  x  3 1/2".
to cut and put the box pieces together you can watch my Video Tutorial Here.
Below are pictures of how your Cardstock and DSP should look after scoring and cutting.



I embossed a piece of Pear Pizzazz Cardstock sized  4 x 2" with the Hive Embossing Folder.
I attached the Pear Pizzazz Cardstock on top of a piece of Polished Pink Cardstock, sized 4 1/8  x  2 1/8", with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the middle of the top of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped 3 of the Bathing Suit images from Sunny Splash stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock.
I stamped the first suit with So Saffron Ink.
I stamped the 2nd with Polished Pink Ink.
I stamped the 3rd with Balmy Blue Ink.
I fussy cut the images out by hand.
I attached them to the Pear Pizzazz Cardstock with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from Sunny Splash stamp set, onto a scrap of So Saffron Cardstock.
I cut the Cardstock down to about 2 5/8 x 5/8".
I cut both ends with the Banners Pick a Punch.
I attached the sentiment to the box with a Dimensional on the right and a dab of Liquid Glue on the left.


I made a double bow with 14" of Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon.
I attached it to the left side of the top of the box with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added a Pool Party Glossy Dot to the left side of the sentiment.



Supplies:
Sunny Splash stamp set
Banners Pick a Punch
Hive Embossing Folder
Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper
Polished Pink Cardstock
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
So Saffron Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
So Saffron Ink
Polished Pink Ink
Balmy Blue Ink
Tuxedo Black Ink
Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon
Glossy Dots Assorted
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, June 3, 2022

ELEPHANT PARADE PINCH BOX with BUTTERFLY KISSES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a  4 1/4  x  3 1/4  x  1 1/4"  pinch box with a fold over flap.  I used the Elephant Parade stamp set, the Elephant dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper and Stampin' Blends.



I started with a piece of Fresh Freesia Cardstock sized
9 1/2  x  6 1/2".
I scored the  9 1/2" side at:
1 1/4,  4 1/2,  5 3/4  and  9".
I scored the  6 1/2" side at:
1 1/4  and  5 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, cutting and rounding the corners of the top flap.


I attached some Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  3 x 4"  for the front and back of the box.
(1)  3  x  3/4"  for the top flap (round the corners of the bottom long side to match the flap).
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Elephant, Mouse and 2 Butterflies, from Elephant Parade stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I colored the images with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Smokey Slate for the Elephant and Mouse.
Light Petal Pink for the inside of the Mouse's Ears.
Dark Fresh Freesia for the Butterflies Spots and Body.
Light Daffodil Delight for the outside of the Butterfly.
I cut the images out using the Elephant dies.
I cut 2 of the grass pieces from Parakeet Party Cardstock using the same dies.


I cut a  2 3/8  x  2 3/8" square from Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached one of the grass pieces to the left side first with Liquid Glue.
Next I attached the Elephant with Dimensionals.
Then I added the other piece of Grass with a strip of Dimensional on the bottom and Liquid Glue on the tip of the blades of grass.
I attached the Butterflies with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire square to the front of the box with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the sentiment, from Elephant Parade stamp set, onto a piece of Parakeet Party Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using a label from the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached the Mouse to the end of label with Liquid Glue.


I closed the top of the box with a Mini Binder Clip and tucked the left side of the label under the edge.
For the final touch I made a bow with Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon.
I attached the bow to the top left side of the square with a Glue Dot.



Supplies:
Fresh Freesia Cardstock
Parakeet Party Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blends
Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blend
Light Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
Dark Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blend
Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Mini Binder Clip (Walmart)

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Elephant Pinch Box.
See you next time

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn