Nutz about Stamping

Have you seen signs of Santa's amazing helpers?

The Signs of Santa bundle is such a happy set - with those quirky images that are fun to color. And the set even has an official North Pole seal!

You know you have seen signs of Santa's amazing helpers with today's project - one of the elf images is featured on a super cute, and very easy to make, gift bag and tag. 

What would you pop inside this bag and give to someone special? I love the size of these Santa's Gift bags - they fit nicely onto a Christmas tree branch, inside a stocking hung by the fireplace or sitting on a place setting at the dinner table. There are so many ideas for these fun bags - why not start with this one below?

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Signs of Santa Bundle (149967)
• Card Stock – Garden Green (102584); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Black Ink (132708)
• Misc. – Santa’s Workshop Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (147809);  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324); Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372); Layerying Circles Framelits (141705); Poppy Parade 1/2” Textured Weave Ribbon (147813); Whisper White Solid Baker’s Twine (124262); Dimensionals (104430); 

 

Measurements:  

• Garden Green: 2” x 4 3/4” Scrap for Scallop circle
• Whisper White: Scrap for Stitched Circle
• DSP: 2” x 3 1/2”                
• Die cut the elf and pole

 

Instructions:

1. Punch one end of the 2” x 4 3/4 piece of Garden Green cardstock with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.
2. Attach the Santa Workshop polka dot paper to the punched layer and set aside
3. Die cut the elf and pole from the Santa Workshop DSP and then stamp the North Pole onto the pole with the Memento Black Ink.
4. Attach the Whisper White stitched circle to the Garden Green Scalloped Circle and then add the elf and pole.
5. Use Dimensionals to attach the completed circle to the tag.
6. Tie a bow with the Poppy Parade Ribbon and add to the top of the tag with 2 Glue Dots
7. Attach the Whisper White Bakers Twine to the top of the tag.
8. Here I have used the tag on the Santa Bags (147812) but this tag can also be used on any other bag or wrapped gift or even as the focal point of a card.

Learn how to make your own Santa gift bags

This time of year is so much fun! Making Christmas cards is one of my favorite things to do but I also love making gift bags and tags. 

What if I told you that you could learn how to make your own Santa gift bags? And they are super easy to make? 

First, start with our fabulous Santa's bags:

Santa's Bags
$10.00

Then add a stamp set, some permanent ink and a few bright colored markers:

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad
$10.00

Create a fun tag using your punches:

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
$23.00

Banner Triple Punch
$23.00

 

And make yourself one super cute Santa gift bag! (don't miss the instructions below)

Making Christmas Bright Santa Gift Bag

 

• Stamp Sets – Making Christmas Bright (148046)
• Card Stock – Garden Green (102584); Whisper White (100730);
• Stamp Pads – StazOn Jet Black ink (141406); Garden Green (147089); Real Red (147084); Daffodil Delight (147094)
• Misc. – Silver Foil Sheets (132178); Santa’s Bags (147812); Regals Stampin’ Write Markers – Real Red & Garden Green (147155); Brights Stampin’ Write Markers – Daffodil Delight (147157); Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (141897); Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324); Banner Triple Punch (138292); Christmas Bulb Builder Punch (148013); Everyday Label Punch (144668); All is Bright Paper Clips (147893); Garden Green Baker’s Twine (147814); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Measurements:  

• Garden Green Card Stock: 4” x 2”
• Whisper White Card Stock: scraps (label & bulbs)
• Silver Foil Sheets: scraps (bulb ends)

Instructions:

1. Stamp light strings on Santa’s Bag using Memento Black ink.
2. Color light bulbs on bag using the fine-tip end of Real Red, Garden Green and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Markers. 
3. Punch one end of the Garden Green cardstock with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and the other end with the Banner Triple Punch to create tag base.
4. Stamp “May Your Christmas be” in Memento ink on scrap Whisper White card stock.  Stamp “Bright” using Real Red ink.  Punch out with Everyday Label Punch.
5. Adhere label to tag using Dimensionals.
6. Adhere a piece of Garden Green Baker’s Twine to front of tag using Mini Glue Dots to create string for lights.
7. Stamp bulbs on scrap Whisper White card stock using Real Red, Garden Green and Daffodil Delight stamp pads.  Color stamp images with Wink of Stella.  Punch out using Christmas Bulb Builder Punch.  
8. Punch out ends of light bulbs from scrap Silver Foil Sheets using Christmas Bulb Builder Punch.  Tip: A ½” wide strip will fit in the punch perfectly without wasting extra paper.
9. Adhere bulb ends to bulbs using Mini Glue Dots.
10. Adhere bulbs to tag using Dimensionals.
11. Cut an 8” piece of Garden Green Baker’s Twine and tie to top of tag.
12. Finish tag by adding a star from the All is Bright Paper Clips on the Whisper White label.

You need to try this awesome candy cane season pocket card

I love making 3D items each year at Christmas time and I have an awesome candy cane pocket card you need to make! It is super easy to create and will thrill a work colleague, someone who opens their stocking on Christmas morning or a friend at this year's gift exchange. 

Here are some of the supplies used to make this Candy Cane Season hot chocolate pocket. Click on any of these photos to place an order at my online store: 

Candy Cane Season Photopolymer Bundle
$31.50

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
$7.50

 

When thinking about designer paper for this fun project idea, choose either bold or subtle holiday designs and then solid card stock to match. 

Candy Cane Season hot chocolate packet

Here's how to make this hot chocolate packet

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Candy Cane Season Bundle stamp set and Punch  (149927)
• Card Stock – Poppy Parade (119793);  Early Espresso (119686); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Poppy Parade (147050), Early Espresso (119686); Call Me Clover (146969)
• Misc. – Santa’s Workshop designer series paper (147809); Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (146912); 2 inch circle punch (133782); Starburst Punch (143717); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Tear & Tape (138995)
• Other - hot chocolate packet, candy cane spoon, etc

 

Measurements: 

• Poppy Parade CS :  4 ¼ x 11
• Early Espresso CS:  4 x 3 ½ 
• DSP: polka dot 3 ¾ x 3 and striped 1x 4 ¼ 

 

Instructions:

1. Score Poppy Parade cardstock at 1 ¼ and 5 ½ , and fold in half, then fold the 1 ¼ piece down to make an accordion. 
2. Adhere the striped dsp to the 1 ¼ inch piece
3. Adhere the piece of early espresso to the panel of the pocket
4. Adhere DSP to the top of the early espresso piece
5. Glue down the 1 ¼ inch piece on top of the early espresso and dsp
6. Tie ribbon around the packet to hold it together, do not tie it too tight so that you can still add a hot chocolate packet and a peppermint spoon or candy cane.
7. Punch out an early espresso piece using the starburst punch and punch out a 2 inch circle using the whisper white cardstock.
8. Stamp the candy cane on whisper white using the poppy parade ink and the bow using the call me clover ink and adhere with dimensionals
9. Add hot chocolate and a candy cane and ENJOY!

 

How to create beautiful boxes for your holiday gifts this year

When you think of gift boxes this Christmas, don't look at what the stores offer, look in your Stampin' Up! catalog! We have everything you need to make holiday cards, gifts, boxes, bags and tags. 

Here's a fun Signs of Santa gift box idea - pop a sweet treat inside - either edible or not!

Here are the main products you need for the gift box below - click on any of these small product photos to link over to my online store:

Santa's Workshop 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$14.00

Baker's Boxes
$7.00

Signs Of Santa Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

 

(Don't miss a full set of instructions below - and my FREE SHIPPING offer this week only) 

 

Signs of Santa gift box 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Signs of Santa Bundle (149967); Buffalo Check (w- 147797 or c-147794)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Poppy Parade (119793)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Pool Party (147107)
• Misc. – Santa’s Workshop Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (147809); Big Shot (143263); Decorative Ribbon Border punch (143721); Poppy Parade 1/2” Textured Weave Ribbon (147813); Baker’s Boxes (147899); Sponge Brayer (141714); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements:  

• Whisper White card stock:   4-1/8” x 4-1/8” 
• Poppy Parade card stock :   3-1/4” x 1" 
• Ribbon:                         32”

 

Instructions:

1. Lay Baker’s Box flat on scrap paper and use a sponge brayer rolled in Pool Party ink to add a light layer of color.
2. Stamp Buffalo Check on white square of card stock. Assemble box and lay the buffalo check in the bottom.
3. Use Big Shot to cut out any images from the Designer Series Paper that you wish. Stamp “North Pole” in signpost, if using that image. 
4. Punch ribbon border from Poppy Parade card stock strip. Adhere to the front top of window with glue dots. 
5. Fill box with goodies. Wrap Poppy ribbon around the box and tie a bow.
6. Add die cut images to front of box using mini glue dots or dimensionals. 

What would you pop into this gift box? Add a comment below and share your ideas!

How to create a sweet Thanksgiving table favor

Last Sunday I created a video tutorial and complete set of instructions on how to create a beautiful Thanksgiving table setting - a pouch idea for your silverware. 

Today I have a sweet project to complement your table setting pouch - a Thanksgiving table favor! Think about what fun it would be to sit at your table and see this little treat bag to tempt you until the end of the meal. And you can bet all the children (and young at heart) will love this idea. 

Here's how to make this project:

First, select one of the skinny cellophane bags - the 2" x 8" size would be perfect but there are other sizes to choose from. See page 193 in the Annual Catalog for all your choices. 

2" X 8" (5.1 X 20.3 Cm) Celllophane Bags
$3.50

Step 2: Choose a solid color of card stock to slip into your cellophane bag. It will also be the base for your designer series paper.

My choice was Rich Razzleberry:

Step 3: choose your designer series paper. 

My choice was Country Lane designer series paper because I wanted to coordinate my table favor with my table setting pouch:

Country Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Step 4: Adhere your designer paper to your solid card stock and slide this strip into your cellophane bag.

 

Step 5: Add two punched tags, using the Everyday Label punch. You can choose the same color as the layer in the bag or you can select a contrasting color. 

Everyday Label Punch
$18.00

Step 6: Now the fun part! Choose your favorite candy to slip into the bag. Seal the bag by peeling of the adhesive cover on the strip. Place one punched image on either side of the sealed bag and hold in place using your stapler. 

Step 7: Stamp a phrase onto a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock. I chose the 'thank you' from the Love What You Do stamp set and die-cut it using my Big Shot and Layering Ovals framelits. 

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

 When you stamp your image, choose a coordinating ink color or contrasting ink color. 

Step 8: Tie a nice bow around your table favor bag, add a cute embellishment and your project is ready to lay onto your Thanksgiving table!

Are you going to give this idea a try? If not for Thanksgiving, why not for your Christmas table? Click any of the product images above to place your order now so you are ready to craft up a gorgeous holiday table this year!

Here's how to make your Thanksgiving table stunning

In a couple of weeks friends and family may be arriving at your house to celebrate Thanksgiving together and there is a lot to prepare for this big day. Why not let Stampin' Up! (and me!) help you with your table decorations? 

I have the perfect way to make your Thanksgiving table look stunning this year with a table setting cutlery pouch project. And to make your life easy, I created a video tutorial and set of written instructions below for you to download. 

My suggestion is that you create an assembly line of steps for making this pouch a breeze. You can easily create several in no time at all and your guests will be wow when seated at your table. 

The first step to this project is to choose your designer series paper pattern and then coordinate the main pocket color with the colors in the designer paper. Your table will look stunning if use a variety of pocket colors all the way around. 

I chose the Country Lane designer series paper - the coordinating colors in this pack are:

• Blackberry Bliss
• Cajun Craze
• Crushed Curry
• Whisper White
• Mint Macaron
• Early Espresso
• Old Olive

 And for my pocket phrase I decided to use my Labels to Love stamp set which I stamped and die-cut using my Layering Circles framelits. 

Here's my pocket idea:

 Thanksgiving Table Silverware Pocket

Stamp set: Labels to Love (144967)

Markers: Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Country Lane: 2 1/4" x 3"
          Whisper White: 2" square
          Crushed Curry: 2 1/2" x 1 1/5"
          Blackberry Bliss: 7 1/2" x 6"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles framelits (141705), Seasonal Layers thinlits (143751), Tear & Tape adhesive, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Simply Scored (122334), Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Coordinating napkins, flatware/plasticware/silverware

Here's my video tutorial - underneath you will find instructions to download! In my video I share lots of other design ideas so make sure you listen all the way through!

Here are step by step instructions for you to download:

1. Cut Blackberry Bliss cardstock - each piece is: 7.5" x 6"
2. Using your Simply Scored, lay cardstock 7.5" horizontal on the scoreboard and score at 0.5" and at 4"
3. Turn Blackberry Bliss cardstock 90 degrees clockwise and score at 1".
4. Cut along the score line at 1" from both edges until you meet a score line.
5. Trim back the edges of the fold back flaps (diagonally) to reduce some bulk.
6. Use a Layering Circle framelit to cut a semi circle from the side of the pocket that has no flaps.  Hint: Place the framelit half on and half off the cardstock to cut the semi-circle.  In order to fit it through the Big Shot, you may have to fold up the flaps on the other side. 
7. Fold in the flap, burnish with your Bone Folder and add Tear & Tape adhesive on flaps. 
8. Fold over the section with the semi circle to complete the pocket.
9. Decorate as desired.

How to transform a mini gable box into amazing

In last week's newsletter I included a short survey asking you what you want to see in my newsletters - thank you to those of you who responded. 

One of the suggestions you had was to learn how to make more 3D items. You asked and I am happy to answer! Today's project idea is a Country Home 3D box, perfect for small gifts and goodies. 

BUT - there is an exciting twist to this box - it is embossed using my all time favorite embossing folder! Read on for all the juicy details. 

Here's what was used to create the box below - you can click on any of these small photos to link over to my Online Store to place an order:

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Silver Mini Gable Boxes
$8.00

Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$10.00

Banner Triple Punch
$23.00

 

 

Country Home Box

 Add a comment below telling me what you would put inside this fun box! 

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets: Country Home (147678)
• Card Stock: Shimmery White (101910), Old Olive (100702), Country Lane designer paper (147804)
• Ink: Memento Black (132708), Stampin’ Blends: Black Berry Bliss (147932), Old Olive (144597), Calypso Coral (144045), Smoky Slate (145058), Daffodil Delight dark (144585), Ivory (144606)
• Other: Silver Mini Gable Box (145568), Banner Triple punch (138292), Scalloped Tag Topper punch (133324), Braided Linen Trim (147808), Tin Tile embossing folder (147906), Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372), Big Shot (143263), Sprig Punch (148012), SNAIL adhesive (104332)

 

Measurements:  

• Shimmery White: 2 3/4” x 3 3/4”
• Old Olive: scrap
• Designer Paper: 5 1/4” x 2”

 

Instructions:

1. Place the flat gable box in the embossing folder and run it through the Big Shot.
2. Use the Stitched Shapes framelit to cut an oval from the Shimmery White cardstock.
3. Using Memento Black ink, stamp the images onto the Shimmery White oval.
4. Color as shown using the Stampin’ Blends listed above.
5. Punch each end of the designer paper to make a tag - one with the Scalloped Tag Topper and the other with Banner Triple.
6. Using the scrap of Old Olive, punch out two sets of sprigs and attach them to the tag. Then attach the oval to the tag.
7. Use the Braided Linen Trim to attach the tag to the box.

Do you know how to make a center step card?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card challenge is a doozie! But let's take it on with a fun attitude and learn a new fancy fold, shall we?

If you know me by now, you will understand that I had to go all out with this one so I decided to learn a new card fold technique and share it with you too!

Introducing the Center Step Card - this card is perfect for birthdays or other occasions where you want to add a gift card for someone special. 

I chose some products I have not used in a while:

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$36.00

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00

Balloon Bouquet Punch
$18.00

Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

And as is typical for me, I made a ton of mistakes on my first creation. But I can live with those because overall my gift card holder turned out ok  even though the front panels do not lie flat (no matter what I tried!). 

Here's my Center Step card - what do you think? If you like it please let me know. Personally, I love the Stitched Labels layers on the front of this card - I wove the Night of Navy Baker's Twine through one end to keep it in place.

If you want to learn how to make this card, email me at: terri@nutzaboutstamping.com and I will share a video link with you. 

Here's the inside from a side view - where you can see how I went 'wrong'. But that's how we learn, right!

Here's a closer view of the inside - you can slide a gift card into the pocket that was created using a fold:

The cool thing about this card fold is that you can create the same idea for many different occasions: think baby shower, wedding, etc! 

Want to see other card fold ideas? Click here to see what the other crew members made this week! 

 

 

 

 

The beginner's guide to beautiful and simple gifts

School will be back in session very soon so why not take some time now to create a few beautiful Blended Seasons thank you pillow boxes to sent with your children the first day of school.

Inside you can tuck a nice note for the teacher - wishing them an amazing school year and thanking them for all they do. If you prefer, add a sweet treat or something else that a teacher may like. 

The Blended Seasons bundle is only available for the month of August - after that it is gone forever! I love this bundle because of the variety of occasions it offers - right through the end of the year! 

Click on the flyer below to download it to your device - you can see prices and other products as part of our August promotion. 

Click here to place your Blended Seasons order at my online store!

A fun new product in the Annual Catalog (page 193) is this cute Kraft pillow box, perfect for small gifts and wrapped goodies! You get 10 pre-printed boxes in one pack - that will take you a long way through the crafting year, won't it?

Here's one teacher gift idea - below the photo is a complete list of supplies and products used to make this Blended Seasons project. 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Blended Seasons Bundle (CM 149894 / WM 149893) 
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Granny Apple Green (146990)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Black Ink ()
• Misc. – Kraft Pillow Boxes (147018); Gold Foil (132622); Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Combo (144603); Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo (144599); Big Shot (143263); Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements:  

• Whisper White Card Stock: 2 ¾” x 3 ½” 7/8” x 4”    scrap
• Gold Foil: 2” x 2” 
• Granny Apple Green Card Stock: 2” x 2” 

 

Instructions:

1. Assemble pillow box by pinching the center and folding the ends in along the score lines. No adhesive needed. Note: the notched side is meant to be on top of the other. 
2. Die cut the smallest label shape from the Stitched Seasons framelits from the largest piece of whisper white cardstock.
3. Stamp leaf image from the Blended Seasons stamp set using Memento black ink onto the left side of the label shape. 
4. Stamp the leaf image again onto a scrap of white. You will only need a couple of the smaller leaves from this piece.
5. Color all the leaves on the label shape using the Stampin’ Blends (and a couple of the smaller ones on the scrap cardstock). I started with a layer of light daffodil, added a bit of light pumpkin along the veins of the leaves. Blended with the dark daffodil and then blended the entire leaf with the light daffodil. If you’d like a bit more orange, add a bit of the dark pumpkin.
6. Add the label shape to the centre of the pillow box using dimensionals. 
7. Stamp greeting using black ink and trim ends as shown.
8. Add this to the pillow box using dimensionals. 
9. Die cut the leaf/berry framelit from the granny apple green cardstock and tuck it under the greeting.
10. Die cut the leaf framelit from the gold foil and tuck it under the greeting.
11. Cut out two of the smaller leaves from the scrap and add them to the pillow box as shown in the photo.

Introducing an innovative gift bag idea

Have you tried creating your own gift bags? They are so easy and fun to make, thanks to Stampin' Up!s product choices. 

Today's project idea is a Broadway Bound innovative gift bag that packs a 'wow' factor with all its elements. But I promise it's easy to create - just follow the instructions below.  First, have a look a the products used to make the gift bag 0 click on any of these product photos to link over to my Online Store where you can order the supplies you need:

Broadway Birthday Photopolymer Bundle
$41.25

Striped Treat Bags
$5.50

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon
$7.50

 

 

The key to making this a standout bag is the layering of paper and accessories: 

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Broadway Birthday (147067 - or bundled with framelits (148321))
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Basic Black (121045); Lovely Lipstick (146970); Gold Foil Sheets (132622)
• Stamp Pads – Lovely Lipstick (147140); Memento Black (132708); Whisper White (147277)
• Misc. – Striped Treat Bags (144255); White Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109132); Broadway Lights Framelits (146317 or bundled with stamps, above); Mini Dimensionals (144108); Big Shot (143263); Triple Banner punch (138292); Classic Label punch (141941), 5/8” Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon White (146912); Mini Sequin Trim Gold (144128)

 

Measurements:  

• Whisper White card stock: 2-1/2’ x 4”
• Lovely Lipstick card stock: 4-1/8” x 2-5/8” 
• Basic Black card stock: Two 1-1/2” x 2-1/2” and a scrap to emboss the words
• Gold foil sheet:  2-1/4” x 4”
• Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon:      6-1/2”
• Gold Mini Sequin trim:        Two 2” pieces

 

Instructions:

1. Punch one end of both 2-1/2” black card stock pieces using the Triple Banner punch and adhere behind Lovely Lipstick card stock. Adhere to front of Striped Treat bag. 
2. Layer Polka Dot Tulle ribbon across the top of Lovely Lipstick card stock. 
3. Stamp “Hooray” on white card stock with Lovely Lipstick. Add polka dot “Hooray” in black ink on top of Lipstick color.
4. Adhere a section of gold sequin trim to the back of stamped Hooray piece on either side, then attach over the top of Lipstick card stock layer at a jaunty angle. 
5. Cut Broadway Lights frame from Gold foil sheet in the Big Shot. Attach around the “Hooray” with mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
6. Emboss “Let’s Celebrate You” on black card stock with white embossing powder. Once dry, punch out sentiment with Classic Label punch and attach to front of bag with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

See a creative twist on the Wood Crates

Did you know that the Wood Crates framelits are not just for 3D ideas? Today I have a creative twist using the Wood Crates framelits - a colorful card idea!

Here's what I used to make my card - you can click on any of these photos to link over to my Online Store to place an order. 

Banners For You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$27.00

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies
$27.00

Wood Crate Framelits Dies
$30.00

 

Here's how I made my card:

• I created the Wood Crate using the Wood Textures designer series paper (and trimmed off the side and back pieces)
• I stamped the flower so they would show above the crate (I used the crate as a guide)
• I created the banner
• I layered the paper, adhered the crate on top of the flowers
• I adhered the banner using Stampin' Dimensionals
• Added the ribbon to complete my card
• I stamped a flower on the card inside layer and envelope (using my Stampin' Write markers)

Colors used: Blueberry Bushel, Old Olive, Delightful Daffodil

 Here's my card!

The next time you craft try my idea OR take a look at your framelits to see if you can use them in a different way! And don't be afraid to combine framelits too!

Celebrate someone special with a cute birthday box

I love creating 3D items and am thrilled that the Lots to Love Box is super easy to put together - one of the BEST boxes Stampin' Up! has offered so far!

Today I have a video showing how to create the super cute birthday box below - watch my video to see what I will put inside. The Amazing You stamp set I used for the 'celebrate' phrase can be earned for free through Sale-a-bration. Click here to learn about Sale-a-bration and download the catalog. 

Here's what I used to make my box - click on any of these items to link over to my online store:

Lots To Love Box Framelits Dies
$33.00

Amazing You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$0.00

Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$10.00

 

Amazing You Birthday Box 

Stamp set: Amazing You (147215)

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Lemon Lime Twist: 2 pieces - 6 1/2" x 4 1/4"
          Basic Black: 2" x 3"
          Picture Perfect Party (145559): 2 3/4" x 3"
          Whisper White: 1 1/2" x 3"
          Rich Razzleberry: scraps for two hearts

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Lots to Love Box framelits dies (145653), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape adhesive

Here's my video - enjoy! 

How to make a gorgeous calendar card

Today I have the perfect January project to share with you - a year long calendar card! I made several different ones to give to my colleagues at work and of course made one for myself as well. 

I love these calendars because they are attached to a basic card so they can also be mailed to someone special. (Keep in mind that you may require extra postage because of the weight)

Here's what I used to make the calendar below - and don't miss the video underneath which shows you step-by-step how to make one. You can click on any of the photos to place an order at my online store - and don't miss that you can earn the Bubbles & Fizz paper for FREE!

Bird Banter Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Bubbles & Fizz Designer Series Paper
$0.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies
$35.00

 

Bird Banter calendar card

 

Stamp set: Bird Banter (145852)

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Stampin' Blends: Bermuda Bay combo pack, Daffodil Delight combo pack

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Bermuda Bay: 8 1/5" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"; 4 1/4" x 3" (stand)
          Bubbles & Fizz (147244): 5 1/4" x 4"; 3 3/4" square
          Calypso Coral: 3" x 2"
          Delightful Daisy: 4" square

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals framelits, tear-off calendars (purchase on eBay or Pinterest, SNAIL adhesive, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse adhesive, Simply Scored

Here's my video - I hope you will watch and try to make a calendar card too! 

How to create beautiful Christmas gift tags

It is so much fun creating Christmas cards every year but don't stop there - use those same products to create fabulous gift tags too!

Today I have a Sunday Crafternoon class with a focus on gift tags and this Hang Your Stocking tag is one of the five that my group will create. Read on for a list of products used and a video tutorial too!

Here are the products we are using - click on any of these product photos to place an order at my online store:

Hang Your Stocking Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Christmas Stockings Thinlits Dies
$21.00

 

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Hang Your Stocking gift tag

Stamp sets: Hang your Stocking (142114)

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Basic Black: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"; scrap for stocking top
          Whisper White: 2 1/2" square; 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" (for stocking bits)

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Eastern Medallion thinlits (optional, 143725), Christmas Stocking thinlits (141841), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Old Olive sheer ribbon (144171)

Here's a video showing you step by step how to make this tag - and at the end I show a second idea using the same layout:

 

Make an amazing sweet treat box gift

It is so much fun making a sweet treat gift idea for someone special - or for a bunch of special friends and family! Here's an amazing sweet treat gift box idea that packs a 'wow' but is easy to create. Easy because you can order the tiny treat boxes at my online store! (think Halloween!)

Here's what was used to make this fun Lemon Zest treat box - click here to order these products at my online store!

Clear Tiny Treat Boxes
$7.50

Lemon Zest Clear-Mount Bundle
$34.00

Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

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Lime Treat Box

Supplies

Stamp set: Lemon Zest

Card stock: Whisper White; Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper;

Ink: Basic Black Archival, Emerald Envy, Lemon Lime Twist

Accessories: Peekaboo Peach Baker’s Twine; Clear Tiny Treat Boxes; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Banner Triple punch, Lemon Builder punch

  

Instructions

1. Insert a 2" x 6" (5 x 15 cm) piece of Designer Series Paper into the Clear Tiny Treat Box so it covers the bottom and two sides.

2. Stamp the lime in Lemon Lime Twist ink and the leaves in Emerald Envy ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Punch out the shapes using the Lemon Builder Punch. Stamp “To my main” in Basic Black Archival ink on the lime. Adhere the leaves to the back of the lime and adhere the lime to the box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Stamp “Squeeze!” in Basic Black Archival ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Cut out the word and punch the two sides using the Banner Triple Punch; adhere it to the lime using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Wrap Peekaboo Peach Baker’s Twine twice around the box and tie it in a bow in front.