My project for today is a gift box. And it is one of the easiest you will make. This box stars the Square Pillow Boxes available in the Mini Catalog. I paired it with the Adoring Hearts Bundle from yesterday’s card.
Box
The Square Pillow Boxes could not be simpler to use. They are pre-scored, and come with the adhesive already on them. The boxes are made from thick paper like some of the other gift card boxes. All of the boxes are white, and can be colored with Blending Brushes and ink. And you can still stamp on them as you can see I did. Although my ribbon hides part of it.
Stamp Bundle
The stamp bundle I used is the one from yesterday’s card. It is the Adoring Hearts Bundle. I mentioned yesterday that there are other than hearts in the set. This lovely rose image is one of those. It is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then colored with Stampin’ Blends. I will say that I had to use the darker of the blends to show any color. But I love how simple this is.
The die I used is the same from yesterday’s sentiment, and is the same sentiment. For this however I cut part of the die cut banner and some of the wording off. I wanted it to fit on that upper corner and did not like the look of it hanging over. Now it fits perfectly!
Finishes
The beautiful ribbon, even though it is covering the image, is from the Mini Catalog as well. It is the Pretty Peacock and Gold Ribbon. It is really gorgeous ribbon. The gold gives it a “special” look. But it is very easy to tie a bow. And the final touch is bling of course. I added the same Brushed Brass Butterflies to this as the card. One was all that was needed.
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Today I have a Treat or Gift Bag to share with you. This is quick and easy. I used a variety of punches to make it faster and I really like the outcome.
Bag
Most of the work for this project is already done for you. This bag is from the 2023-2025 In Color Treat Bags. All of the new In Colors are represented in this package of bags. There are 25 bags included, 5 of each New In Color, for the reasonable price of $10.00.
To create my bag, I used the Paper Trimmer to make a slit across the bottom to open the bottom of the bag. I then cut up an inch from the bottom on each side. The last touch was to score at 1/2″ on each side all the way down the bag. By cutting and opening the bottom, I was able to create a flat bottom.
The ribbon is wrapped around the folded over top of the bag and secured in place with a glue dot. It will slip over the fold to open. The bow is made separately and also added with a couple of glue dots. They are strong and my go to for bow adhering!
Tag
This tag may be a bit more elegant than you would think for a guy. It has the filigree look at the top. But that is mostly covered and doesn’t really show all that much. I do love this new tag punch though! It is the Elegant Edge Punch. It will create a tag up to 2″ wide. That is the width of this one. And it is 3 1/2″ long.
The circles are made using the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch and the 2″ Circle Punch. I am so thrilled that Circle Punches are available again! Punches are so quick to grab when you need a simple layer. The stamp is from the He’s All That stamp set. I love the retro bus and it looks great in just one color.
Colors and Finishes
I chose to use the Copper Clay version of the Treat Bag, so made the tag in that color. As well as the stamped image. To add some contrast I turned to another of the New In Colors and went with Wild Wheat. The ribbon is really nice with just a touch of a sheen to it. And the circle layer fits perfectly. The finishing touch for Bling is a bit different. At least it is positioned differently. I used two of the 2023-2025 In Color Dots in Wild Wheat to cover the wheels on the van. That is a retro look that has returned. But we must have bling!
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Designer Series Paper Sale! June 1-30
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I have another Bath and Body Gift box idea to share with you. This is a nice way to give a gift and show your paper crafting talents. The Handmade Wishes Bundle is perfect for little gifts.
Today’s project was made for the Make My Monday Blog Challenge as part of the Design Team. You can see all of the designer’s projects and join the challenge by clicking on the emblem.
Here are the gifts on the inside. There are several small size candy packages that will fit in this space. The Mini Ghirardelli’s have been hard to find this year.
Stamps
I am sad to say that the fun Handmade Wishes Bundle is gone from the Last Chance List. It was there when I was making this last week. However, there are lots of Christmas sentiments that you probably have that will work just as well. And it does not have to be for Christmas! This is a great year round little gift.
If you do have the Handmade Wishes set, or the punch, I used Thick Basic White card stock and punched the tag. Using the Stampin’ Up! grid paper, I lined it up straight and then stamped the sentiments. They are three different words. But being photopolymer they are so easy to line up and place.
Papers and Ribbon
The card base is Garden Green card stock with the matching striped DSP from Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper. That is the candy cane paper! The box does not need a ribbon for a closure. But I wanted to add more color, plus the addition of the candy cane. I used the Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon. It is wrapped around the box and I tied a simple bow. The candy cane tucks easily behind the ribbon and is fairly secure.
The Box Instructions
You may have already recognized this box as being a Paper Pixie box. And you would be correct! Julie makes such great box projects that I don’t even try to change anything. Here is a link to her post and video. She is the best at giving directions and making it easy! Paper Pixie Essentials Box
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This month, the theme is Last Minute Gifts/Cards to inspire you with your holiday list. We really hope that you will be enjoy all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
My Last Minute Gift idea is a small gift and Gift Card holder in one. I give quite a lot of Gift Cards over the year. But at the same time like to give a little something. This is a perfect mix.
2 in 1 Gift card Box
You can see the top of the gift card peeping out of the finger notch at the top. Here is a view of what it holds.
This sweet box holds perfectly the hand cream from Bath and Body. My Gift Card is not a Bath and Body (I forgot to purchase one!) but you can see the one I substituted. These little boxes go together really quickly. The scoring and cutting of the card stock is the most time consuming. And that is not long at all. I made this one in less than thirty minutes total.
In case you do not recognize this sweet 3D item, it is from The Paper Pixie. And since her videos and directions are the best!, I am going to give you the link instead of trying to explain how to make this. It is Hand Cream & Gift Card Box. Simply click on that highlighted name.
Stamps and Embellishments
The only stamping on this is the ‘Tis The Season from the Brightest Glow stamp set. It is a great size with a fun font. By using the Double Oval Punch, it become a tad taller than the box itself, but still fits perfectly. I think the bit of added height helps it to stand out a little. The only embellishments are the Ribbon bow and the three little Red Rhinestone Gems.
Papers
The beginning of this project, after choosing the box, was what papers would show best on a rather small scale. This DSP is from the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper. There are a couple of different Poinsettia prints in this pack. I liked this one on the White with smaller flowers. It helps the flowers to stand out individually. And I chose the Shaded Spruce as the green. There are several different ones included in the leaves of the bundles. The Shaded Spruce is the brighter one. This sweet project is a good ones for making multiples of. I am in the process of doing just that. It takes very little DSP and once the scoring is complete you are almost finished!
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on January 11th when our theme will be Sale-A-Bration Time. The design team will showcase projects made from Sale-A-Bration items.
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Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed today’s project and will come back. I do read and reply to all of the comments individually. They mean a lot to me. Please reach out if you have a question.
I hope you have taken advantage of the Clearance Rack Refresh as well as the Last Chance Sale for the Mini Catalog. There are some amazing deals in both places.
My project today is a package of Gift Tags, or Random Act of Kindness cards, using one of the Retiring products. It is the Decorated With Happiness set. This is a wonderful Bundle, and one that is less expensive purchased separately with the sale pricing.
Stamps
All of the stamps used on this project are from the Decorated With Happiness set. There are matching dies as I mentioned at the top of the post. However, I wanted to keep this as flat as possible. The bough is stamped and then the shadow stamped added. As is the two ornaments. For the sentiment I used the Layering Circles Dies and then turned it into the look of an ornament. To do that I drew a straight line for the hanger using the Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Write Marker. And to finish that look I tied a bow using the In Color Baker’s Twine in Sweet Sorbet and White.
Cards
The 3 X 3 cards are made the same way as the front of the gift holder. Here is a view of one of those. They do not have the added layers of the sentiment though. I made a few with different ornaments but all done the same way. They each received a Festive Pearl in the center of the ornament for a touch of bling.
Directions for Card Holder
The front stamped layer is 4 X 3 3/4 to begin with. After doing the stamping I cut 1 1/8 off the top to fit over the flap. When adhering this layer, place the bottom section first and allow equal measures on the bottom and sides. Do this with the holder closed and the bottom section you are adhering will be flush against the bottom of the flap. Then add the top piece with it being flush with the bottom of the flap and equal on sides and top.
Here is an open view of the card holder.
This is a very simple card holder. It is another oldy but goody that I found when looking for something! That seems to happen fairly often. The holder begins with a piece of Garden Green card stock cut to 4 1/4 X 11. It is then scored at 1 1/4, 5 1/4, 6 1/4, and 7 1/4. Fold and burnish the score lines to create the mountain in the center .
For a closure, I used clear velcro dots. They were added after the front layer is adhered. You may have your own method for adding these. But I add the one under the flap first. I can place it towards the bottom of the flap and then with the second half attached simply close the flap on to the closed box. This ensures perfect placement.
I included 4 cards and envelopes and there is plenty of room.
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Before I get started on today’s project I wanted to tell you how Awesome the upcoming Mini Catalog is. As a Demonstrator, one of our perks is to get to do a Pre-order for the upcoming catalogs. I ordered way more than I should have. But that is the fun of stamping. And I will have the products to use and get the excitement going for the Catalog debut on August 3rd. If you would like to have this pre-order perk, lets talk about you joining my team!
For today’s project I have decorated one of the Mini Paper Pumpkin boxes to hold a small gift and added a sweet gift tag. I used the Sweet as a Peach Bundle along with the You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper. TIP: This DSP is one of the ones on sale for the next month at 15% off!!
Sweet As A Peach
I love everything in this You’re A Peach Suite of products!!! I used the Sweet As A Peach Stamp Set to make the little tag. The branch with the flower are both from the stamp set. The flower itself is die cut using the Peach Dies. The “For You” is from the Pretty Perennials stamp set.
For the Mini Paper Pumpkin Box, (you can see them on page 137 of the Annual Catalog), I covered just the lid with the You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper. The DSP is layered on Balmy Blue cardstock. I think this sheet is my favorite from this DSP pack. I love the mix of colors on the flowers and the tiny blue flower. I chose the Balmy Blue as the stand out color and that it was what I used on the back tag for the Gift Tag.
The gift tag is cut using the Tailor Made Tags Dies. There are two different styles of tags with three sizes of each style. This is a great way to make a darling tag with minimal time and effort.
Finishing Touches
To secure the box, and because it is so pretty, I used the Petal Pink Organdy Ribbon. It is very easy to work with and I love the texture the ribbon has. The gift tag was added just above the bow by making a simple Linen Thread bow.
The layers of the gift tag are secured together with a glue dot, and are a bit offset from each other. The flower is adhered using a Stampin’ Dimensional. I added a single Rhinestone to the center of the sweet flower. It was a toss up to go with Bling or with a Black Matte Dot to match the flowers on the paper. Bling won out!
Designer Series Paper Sale
The papers included in the sale are shown just below. If your order is below $150.00, please use my host code with is below the paper. And for each $50.00 you spend, you earn a Reward perk from me.
The picture below shows the Designer Series Papers that are included in the Sale. There are 9 to choose from!!
HOST CODE
My July Host Code is 2GKGF4Q7. Please use this code for orders under $150.00. I will have a small gift for those with orders over $50.00 in addition to the Perk Rewards Program. You can read all of the information at the top of the page in the Menu Bar under SHOP / Perks.
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