3 great ideas for creating the perfect gift set

Stampin’ Up! announced at the beginning of July that it was time to celebrate World Watercolor month and even though July is over, dust off your watercolor pencils  as I have a fab idea using the Stylish Sketches stamp set from SALE-a-bration. 

I also wanted to use the Kraft Note Cards and Envelopes set and was thrilled to discover the gift box included with this set!  It makes the perfect gift!

_{Every great card needs a great base. These Kraft Note Cards & Envelopes get your cards off to a fast start. Precut and scored, they're ready for you to make and send a card. Want to keep it simple? Just stamp an image on the card front. Want to step it up? Stamp, then add embellishments like jewels, ribbon, die cuts—anything you want. The envelopes are also stampable, so don't forget to dress them up, too. These cards and envelopes come in a kraft storage box that you can use to store completed cards.}

_{Check out how to use the Stylish Sketches stamp set to create a Gift Box set!} 

Here's how to make this beautiful gift set. 

Supplies:     

Stamp Set: Stylish Sketches stamp set (159937) Sale-a-bration/Free; Charming Sentiments Bundle (158734)

Cardstock:  Kraft Cards & Envelopes (159247); Tahitian Tide (159261); Basic White (159276); Cajun Craze (119684); Highland Heather (146986)

Designer Series Paper:  Rings of Love 12” x 12” (159939) SAB/Free

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Tahitian Tide stamp pad (159210)

Miscellaneous:  Foam Adhesive Sheets (152815); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Watercolor Pencils Assortment I (141709); Watercolor Pencils Assortment II (149014); Water Painters (151298); Deckled Rectangles Dies (159173)

Measurements:

• Tahitian Tide: 2 ½” x 3 ½” and 4” x 5 ½” for box top
• Rings of Love DSP: 4” x 5 ½” for box top
• Cajun Craze: 2 ½” x 3 ½”
• Highland Heather: 2 ½” x 3 ½”
• Basic White: 2 ½” x 3 ½” (cut three) plus scrap for sentiment

Instructions:

1. Stamp images from Stylish Sketches on Basic White, color with Watercolor Pencils and blend with the Water Painters.
2. Stamp sentiments on each image.
3. Adhere to Kraft Note Cards with coordinating color underneath as illustrated.
4. Stamp similar image on coordinating Kraft envelope.
5. Assemble gift box.
6. Stamp ‘beyond GRATEFUL’ in Tahitian Tide on Basic White scrap. Adhere to a Foam Adhesive Sheet the same size and cut out with the matching die from the Charming Sentiments Bundle.
7. Die cut the Tahitian Tide cardstock using the second largest die from the Deckled Rectangles Dies. Die cut the Rings of Love DSP woodland design using the third largest die from the Deckled Rectangles Dies.  Adhere these two together and to the top of the gift box.
8. Add ‘beyond GRATEFUL’ to the lower right corner of the box top.
9. Enclose the cards and envelopes in the gift box and give to someone you love.