Friday, September 16, 2022

REESE'S PUMPKIN TREAT BOX with SWEET SONGBIRDS stamp set - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
For my project today I decided to make a Halloween project with Sweet Songbirds stamp set.  I cut the Witch Hat off one of the Witches from Best Witches stamp set.  I made a the treat box to fit a Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkin.  I also the Songbird Builder Punch, Stylish Shapes dies, Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper and Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper sized
7  x  7".
I scored the first side at:
1,  3 1/4,  4 1/4  and  6 1/2".
I turned the paper 1/4 turn and scored at:
1,  5  and  6".
To cut and put the box together you can watch my Video Tutorial here.
Below is a picture of how your DSP should look after scoring, cutting and rounding the corners of the flap.


I wrapped a piece of Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper around the box sized
2 1/4  x  7 1/2".
I did not measure this piece of DSP.  I made marks at each corner and reinforced them with my Bone Folder.
I attached the DSP to the box, making sure the seam was in the front, with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Bird, from Sweet Songbirds stamp set onto Basic White Cardstock.
I stamped the Birds Body and Wing with Daffodil Delight Ink.
I stamped the Belly with Mango Melody Ink.
I stamped the Beak with Pumpkin Pie Ink.
I stamped the Eyes with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the Bird out using the Songbird Builder Punch.


I stamped the Witch, from Best Witches stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I fussy cut out just the Hat from the image.
I colored the Witch Hat with Stampin' Blends:
Light Basic Black  -  Outside of the Hat
Dark Smokey Slate  -  Inside of the Hat
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  Buckle
Dark Pumpkin Pie  -  Hat Band
I attached the Wing and the Hat on top of the Birds head with Liquid Glue.


I cut a  2 1/8" circle from Gorgeous Grape Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I stamped the Bird's Feet onto the middle/bottom of the circle with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I attached the Bird onto the circle with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Mini Dimensionals and Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from Best Witches stramp set, onto Daffodil Delight Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out by hand and separated the words.
I attached the words to the lower right side of the box with Mini Dimensionals.
I tied a small bow out of Black & White Gingham Ribbon and attached it to the upper right side of the box with 2 Glue Dots and Liquid Glue on the not.
For the final touch I added 3 Daffodil Delight Glossy Dots to the box.



Supplies:
Sweet Songbirds stamp set
Songbird Builder Punch
Best Witches stamp set
Stylish Shapes dies
Black & White Designs DSP
Gingham Cottage DSP
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Ink
Mango Melody Ink
Pumpkin Pie Ink
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
Black & White Gingham Ribbon
Glossy Dots Assortment
Tear & Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Mini Dimensionals
Glue Dots

Thank you for visiting my Blog today.  I hope you enjoyed my Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkin Treat Box.
See you next time!

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

KINDEST GNOMES FALL GIFT BOX with FRIENDS OF THE FOREST DSP



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Fall Gift Box that measures  2 3/4  x  5  x  2".  I used Kindest Gnomes stamp set, the Gnome dies, Fabulous Frames dies and Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Calypso Coral Cardstock sized
10  x  7 1/4".
I scored the  10" side at:
2,  4 3/4,  6 3/4  and  9 1/2".
I scored the  7 1/4" side at:
2,  5 1/4  and  6 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 Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 1/2  x  4 1/2"  for the front and back.
(2)  1 3/4  x  3"  for the sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.
I cut a piece of Mossy Meadow Cardstock sized
2 3/4  x  1"
I scored the 1" side at:
1/2".
I put this piece over the top of the box and secured it with a 3/4" Bulldog Clip.


I stamped the Lady Gnome, from Kindest Gnomes stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the image out using the Gnomes dies.
I colored the image with Stampin' Blends.
Light and Dark Crumb Cake  -  Hat
Light and Dark Old Olive  -  Shirt, Skirt and Hair Ties
Dark Calypso Coral  -  Apron
Light Flirty Flamingo  -  Top of the Nose
Dark Petal Pink  -  Nose, Face, Hands and Opening in Shoes
Light and Dark So Saffron  -  Braids
Light Smokey Slate  -  Shoes


I cut an Oval Frame from Calypso Coral Cardstock using the Fabulous Frames dies.
I attached the 2 pieces of the Frame to the middle of the front of the box with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Lady Gnome on top of the Frame with Dimensionals.


I tied a large bow with 7/8"Natural Finish Ribbon and attached it to the upper part of the box with 3 Glue Dots.
I stamped the sentiment, from Kinest Gnomes stamp set, onto Mossy Meadow Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with a small label die from the Fabulous Frames dies.


I attached the left side of the label just under the knot of the bow with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added 3 Calypso Coral Fun Flowers Resin Shapes to the end of the sentiment, Bottom left of the box and the Gnome's Hat.



Supplies:
Kindest Gnomes stamp set
Gnome dies
Fabulous Frames dies
Happy Forest Friends Designer Series paper
Calypso Coral Cardstock
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Stampin' Blends
 7/8" Natural Finish Ribbon
Fun Flowers Resin Shapes
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
3/4" Bull Dog Clip - Amazon

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn



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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

BEWITCHING HALLOWEEN WINDOW BOX with GINGHAM COTTAGE DSP



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Window Treat box that measures  2 3/4  x  2 3/4  x  1".  I used Bewitching stamp set, the Witch Hat Builder Punch, Best Witches stamp set, Gingham Cottage Designer Series paper and the Stylish Shapes dies.



I started with a piece of of Basic Black Cardstock sized
4 3/4  x  4 3/4".
I scored ALL sides at:
1".
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 cut a piece of Basic Black Cardstock to
7/8  x  2 5/8".
I attached it inside one of the sides with Liquid Glue.
I punched a small hole in the same side with a small hole punch.
I cut a piece of Black & White Gingham Ribbon about 6 1/2".
I folded the ribbon in half and tied the loose ends in a knot.
I threaded the ribbon through the small hole in the side, looped side first, from the inside to the outside to make a pull to open the box.


Next, I cut a piece of Pumpkin Pie Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper to
8 1/2  x  2 7/8".
I wound the paper around the box and made fold marks at the corners.
I reinforced the corners with my Bone Folder.
Next I cut a Window in the front part of the DSP using a  2 1/8" circle punch from the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached a piece of Window Sheet, sized  2 1/2  x  2 1/2"  to the inside of the DSP, with Glue Dots.
I wound the DSP around the box again and attached the overlapped DSP together with Liquid Glue.


I stamped the Witch Hat, from Bewitching stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the Hat out using the Witch Hat Builder Punch.
I colored the Witch Hat with Stampin' Blends.
Dark Pumpkin Pie  -  the Hat Band
Dark Daffodil Delight  -  the Buckle


I stamped the sentiment, from Best Witches stamp set, onto Daffodil Delight Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out using a label die from the Stylish Shapes dies.
I shortened the label but cutting the label twice.
I attached the label to the lower left side of the box with Liquid Glue.


I attached the Witch Hat to the left side of the box with Dimensionals.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Buckle on the Hat and for the final touch I added 3 Evening Evergreen 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds to the upper right side of the box.



Supplies:
Bewitching stamp set
Witch Hat Builder Punch
Best Witches stamp set
Stylish Shapes dies
Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper
Basic Black Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blend
Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend
Window Sheets
Black & White Gingham Ribbon
2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds
Wink of Stella
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Bone Folder
Small Hole Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, September 9, 2022

WIZARD GNOME HALLOWEEN TREAT BOX with the GNOME DIES - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Halloween Treat Box that measures  3  x  4 1/4  x  1".  I used the Gnome dies, Best Witches stamp set, Scary Silhouettes dies, the Rectangle Stitched dies and Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Gorgeous Grape Cardstock sized
11  x  6".
I scored the  11" side at:
1/2,  1 1/2,  5 3/4  and  6 3/4".
I scored the 6" side at:
1/2,  1 1/2,  4 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 how your Cardstock should look after scoring and cutting.


I attached 6 pieces of the 2022-2024 - Parakeet Party - Designer Series Paper to the box.
(2)  2 3/4  x  4"  -  the front and back of the top flap.
(2)  3/4  x  4"  -  the long sides.
(2)  2 3/4  x  3/4"  -  the short sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I cut the Gnome out using the Gnome dies.
I cut 2 of the face and beard piece.  One from Petal Pink Cardstock and one from Smokey Slate Cardstock.
I cut the nose out of the Petal Pink Cardstock and colored it with Light and Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blends.
I cut the Hat from Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series paper.
I cut the feet from Gorgeous Grape Cardstock.
I attached the Hat to the Beard first, then the Feet to the back of the Beard, all with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Nose on top of the Hat and Beard with a Mini Dimensional.


I tied Glittered Organdy Ribbon around the short side of the box and tied a bow on the right side.
I cut a  2 1/4  x  3 1/2" rectangle from Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series Paper using the Rectangle Stitched dies.
I attached the Gnome to the rectangle with Mini Dimensionals and Dimensionals.
I attached the entire piece over the ribbon with Dimensionals.


I stamped the sentiment, from Best Witches stamp set, onto a piece of Parakeet Party Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with the label die from the Scary Silhouettes dies.
I attached the label to the middle of the Gnome with Liquid Glue.
For the final touch I added  3 Gorgeous Grape Glossy Dots around the top of the Hat.



Supplies:
Gnome dies
Best Witches stamp set
Scary Silhouette dies
Rectangle Stitched dies
Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper
2022 - 2024 In Color Designer Series Paper
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
Parakeet Party Cardstock
Petal Pink Cardstock
Smokey Slate Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Light and Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blends
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Glossy Dots Assortment
Tear and Tape
Liquid Glue
Mini Dimensionals
Dimensionals
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Silicone Mat

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

SCARY SILHOUETTES HALLOWEEN SLIDER BOX - Stampin' Up!



Hi Friends!
My project today is a Slider Box that measures  3 3/4  x  3  x  1".  I used Scary Cute stamp set, Scary Silhouettes dies, Stylish Shapes dies and Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper.



I started with a piece of Gorgeous Grape Cardstock sized
5 3/4  x  5".
I scored the  5 3/4" side at:
1  and  4 3/4".
I scored the  5" side at:
1  and  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 punching a piece of a circle out on each side with a small circle punch.


I used a piece of Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper sized
9  x  3 3/4".
I wound the DSP around the sides of the box and then straightened and reinforced the folds with my Bone Folder.
I attached the ends DSP to each other on the back of the box with Liquid Glue making sure to make it snug but loose enough for the inside box to slide in and out.


I cut some Basic Black Cardstock with the two frame dies, from Scary Silhouettes dies, put together to make the Basic Black Frame.
I cut some Mango Melody Cardstock with the outer frame die only.
I cut a 1 5/8" circle from Daffodil Delight Cardstock using the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached the circle to the upper left side of the Mango Melody Frame, slightly hanging over the edges, with Liquid Glue.
I trimmed the overhanging part of the circle off with scissors.
I attached the Basic Black Frame over the Mango Melody frame with Liquid Glue.


I cut the Haunted House out of Basic Black Cardstock and attached it to the bottom/middle of the frame with Liquid Glue.
I attached the entire piece to the front of the box with Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment, from Scary Cute stamp set, onto Gorgeous Grape Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out, with the sentiment as far to the left as possible, using the tag die from the Scary Silhouette dies.
I attached it to the upper right side of the box with the edges of a sheet of Dimensionals on the top and Liquid Glue on the bottom.


I tied a small bow with Black & White Gingham Ribbon and attached it to the right side of the label with a Glue Dot.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Haunted House and for the final touch I added 3 Fresh Freesia 2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds and the Tree Branches.



Supplies:
Scary Cute stamp set
Scary Silhouettes dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Black & White Designs Designer Series Paper
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Black & White Gingham Ribbon
2021-2023 In Color Opal Rounds
Tear and Tape
Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Glue Dots
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool
Small Circle Punch

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn

Friday, September 2, 2022

MARSHMALLOW PUMPKIN WITCH HAT GIFT BOX with BEWITCHING stamp set - Stampin' Up!


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Hi Friends!
Today my project is a Treat Box for a Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Pumpkin.  I used Bewitching stamp set, the Witch Hat Builder Punch, Scary Cut stamp set, Scary Silhouettes dies and Dots and Spots die.



I started with a piece of Smokey Slate Cardstock sized
9 3/4  x  5 1/2".
I scored the  9 3/4" side at:
3 1/2,  4 1/2,  8  and  9".
I scored the  5 1/2" side at:
1  and  4 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.


I attached 5 pieces of Brights (Melon Mambo) Designer Series Paper to the box.
(1)  3 1/4  x  3 1/4"  -  Top.
(4)  3/4  x  3 1/4"  -  sides.
I attached the DSP to the box with Liquid Glue.


I wound Glittered Organdy Ribbon around the box and tied a bow on the right side.
I cut a piece of Basic White Cardstock with the Dots and Spots die.
I cut a  2 3/4  x  2 3/4"  square from the Dotted Basic White Cardstock using a die from the Stylish Shapes dies.  I made sure to place the die so no dots were cut in half.
I attached the die cut to the top of the box with Mini Dimensionals.


I stamped the Witch Hat image, from Bewitching stamp set, onto Basic White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the Hat out using the Witch Hat Builder Punch.
I colored the Hat, except the Hat Band, with a Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend.
I cut a Hat Band from Polished Pink Cardstock using the Witch Hat Builder Punch.
I attached the Hat Band to the Hat with Liquid Glue.
I attached the Hat to the front of the box with Dimensionals.


I tied a small bow with Black & White Gingham Ribbon and attached it two the Hat with a Glue Dot.
I stamped the sentiment, from Scary Cute stamp set, onto Smokey Slate Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink.
I cut the sentiment out with the smallest circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies.
I attached the circle to the bottom right of the square with Liquid Glue.


I cut 3 Bats from Basic Black Cardstock using the Scary Silhouettes dies.
I attached the smallest Bat above the sentiment with Liquid Glue.
I attached the other 2 Bats to the top of the box with Mini Dimensionals.
I added some Wink of Stella Glitter to the Bats.
For the final touch I added 3 Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the Hat Band.



Supplies:
Bewitching stamp set
Witch Hat Builder Punch
Scary Silhouette dies
Stylish Shapes dies
Dots & Spots dies
Brights Designer Series Paper
Smokey Slate Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Ink
Dark Smokey Slate Stampin' Blend
Black & White Gingham Ribbon
Glittered Organdy Ribbon
Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Mini Dimensionals
Dimensionals
Liquid Glue
Simply Scored
Take Your Pick Tool

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

Love and Hugs,
Cathryn