Nutz about Stamping

Create beautiful moments with Scalloped Gift Card Boxes

Gift cards have become a go-to choice for many occasions, from birthdays to holidays, and even just as a thoughtful thank you. However, presenting a gift card doesn't have to be mundane.

The Scalloped Gift Card Boxes provide a beautiful and unique way to package your gift cards, taking a simple gift and transforming it into something truly special.

Here's why I adore these boxes:

1. Elegant Design: The scalloped edges add a touch of sophistication and charm, making these boxes stand out. The intricate detailing makes your gift look beautifully crafted and thoughtfully presented.

2. High-Quality Material: Made from sturdy cardstock, these boxes are not only beautiful but also durable. They will hold their shape well, ensuring that your gift card is presented perfectly.

3. Versatility: While designed for gift cards, these boxes are also perfect for small trinkets, jewelry, or even as placeholders at a dinner party. Their versatile nature makes them a must-have for various occasions. Think outside the box, HA!

4.  Customization: The blank canvas of the Scalloped Gift Card Boxes invites endless creative possibilities. Decorate them with stamps, die cuts, ribbons, or even personalized messages to suit any theme or event. (see samples below) 

Creative Ideas for Using Scalloped Gift Card Boxes

Here are some creative ways to use these beautiful boxes - all samples were created by Stampin' Up! artisans:

1. Holiday Magic: Decorate the boxes with festive stamps and embellishments. Think snowflakes for winter holidays or pumpkins for Halloween. Add a touch of glitter for that extra sparkle.
   
   
   
   
   

2. Wedding Elegance: Use the Scalloped Gift Card Boxes as thank you gifts for your wedding party or as elegant placeholders. Personalize each box with the recipient’s name and a heartfelt message inside.

3. Birthday Fun: Customize the boxes with bright colors, balloons, and birthday-themed stamps. Fill them with a gift card and some confetti for a delightful surprise.

4. Baby Showers: Celebrate the arrival of a new baby by decorating the boxes in pastel colors and adorable baby-themed stamps. These make perfect favors for guests.
   
   
   
   
   

5. Corporate Gifts: Impress clients and colleagues by presenting their gift cards in these stylish boxes. Add your company logo and a ribbon in your brand colors for a professional touch.

6. New Years Gifts: Using silver and gold embossing powders to create an elegant way to thank your party hostess.
   
   

Want to see an idea I created? Check out this blog post!

What other uses do you see for these boxes? Leave me a comment below to share your ideas! 

Looking for an easy way to celebrate fall?

I love to make boxes! So here is a small but useful (and easy!) box to celebrate Fall, using the Pick of the Patch stamp set. 

Spice things up this season with the Pick of the Patch bundle! These stamps and the builder punch work perfectly together to create a wide variety of Halloween and fall crafts. Punch out your pumpkins, stamp some added detail, and build your own pumpkin patch! You can mix and match the stamps and punch designs to create beautiful depth and texture on all your crafts.

Here's a fun box idea to make!

Here's how to make this cute box at home. 

Supplies

Stamp sets: Pick of the Patch (162196), Heartfelt Hexagon (162882)

Inks: Pumpkin Pie (14086), Pecan Pie (161665), Garden Green (126973)

Cardstock and cutting dimensions:     
        Basic White—159276, a piece to use for stamping and punching 3 pumpkins, stems, and leaves, and a hexagon shape. After stamping and punching assemble the pumpkins as shown in the photos with a stem and a leaf on each.
        Pecan Pie (161717) cut 7-1/2” X 7-1/2” and a piece cut 3-5/8” X 3-5/8”
        All about Autumn (162178). Cut five 2-1/4” X 2-14” squares from metallic copper pieces.

Misc: Heartfelt Hexagon punch (162888); Pick of the Patch Builder Punch (162200); Paper Snips Scissors (103579; Paper Trimmer (152392); Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (10755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430,);Mini Glue Dots (103683); Tear & Tape (154031)

Instructions:

1. Using the Pick of the Patch stamp set, stamp on Basic White c/s 3 large pumpkins with Pumpkin Pie ink, 3 leaves with Garden Green ink, 3 stems with Pecan Pie ink. Instead of stamping and punching the stems, you could punch the three stems from Pecan Pie cardstock.
2. Using the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set, stamp the wider bordered hexagon shape with Pecan Pie ink on Basic White c/s.
3. Stamp “a harvest of BLESSINGS” from the Pick of the Patch stamp set on a narrow piece of Basic White c/s with Pecan Pie ink. Trim both ends at an angle.
4. Using the Simply scored scoring tool, score the 7-1/2” X 7-1/2” piece of Pecan Pie c/s at 2-1/2” and 5.” Rotate 180 degrees and score again at 2-1/2” and 5”
5. Score the 3-5/8” X 3-5/8” piece at ½” on all four sides.
6. Fold the two pieces on all score lines, and burnish with a bone folder.
7. On the 7-1/2” X 7-1/2” scored piece, cut the corner squares on the scored lines up to the horizontal scored line on that side, Rotate 180 degrees and repeat the cutting on the other side.
8. Cut off half of the four corner pieces.
9. Add Tear & Tape to the four corner pieces and fold to the inside of the adjacent whole square.
10. Adhere a piece of the copper print DSP to each of the four squares that will be the sides of the box.
11. Add a piece of the copper print to the center square of the box lid.
12. Cut the corners of the 3-5/8” X 3-5/8” lid piece the same way as the larger box EXCEPT-do not cut the corner squares in half.
13. Add a small piece of Tear & Tape to each of the four corners, Remove the backing and adhere the corner pieces to the longer side pieces.
14. After stamping and punching the Heartfelt Hexagon shape, add an assembled pumpkin as shown in the photos and adhere to one side of the box.
15. Adhere the remaining 2 pumpkins to the lid as shown in the photos.

Fill the bag with candy and/or other small items and present to your guest.

TIP:  Add sequins or other embellishments if you like.

Enjoy and Share!

This bundle is perfect for at least 4 different holiday occasions

Stamp sets that work for a variety of occasions are a great investment because they can be used time and again over several months. A perfect example of this is the Cottage Wreaths stamp set and coordinating Country Wreath dies. You can make wreaths for tags or put them on cards to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The wreaths look lovely paired with the festive greetings in this set, or you can customize them for any occasion. The dies include wreaths and a variety of shapes like cut-out leaves, bows, and more. Use this bundle throughout the year just by changing the color combinations.

 

 

Here's a fun Cottage Wreaths Halloween card idea to try.

Supplies

Stamp set: Cottage Wreaths (159652, bundle and save: 159659)

Ink: VersaMark (102283); Pumpkin Pie (147086); Soft Suede (147115); Mango Melody (147093); Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)

Cardstock: Mango Melody (146989), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045)

Paper and cutting dimensions:

        Mango Melody: 8 ½” x 5 ½” Whisper White: 3” square, (2) 2” x 1 ¼”, scraps (leaves and acorns), 1 ¼” x ¾”

        Basic Black: 1 ¼” x 1 ½”; (2) ¼” x 5 ½”

Misc.: Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108); Matte Black Dots (154284); Sponge Daubers (133733); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), black pen (optional)

Instructions:

1. Fold Mango Melody cardstock in half to create card base.

2. Adhere 2 Black strips onto card base. 

3. Ink wreath using Mango Melody ink and stamp onto Basic White. Daub Pumpkin Pie ink onto sections of the inked wreath, adding a second color. Die-cut. 

4. Using VersaMark, ink and stamp leaves up both sides of card front.

5. Ink leaves image using Soft Suede, stamp onto Basic White and die-cut.

6. Ink acorns using Soft Suede, stamp onto Basic White and die-cut.

7. Ink leaves using Mango Melody and Pumpkin Pie ink, stamp onto Basic White and die-cut. 

8. Ink spider using Jet Black ink. Stamp onto Basic White and die-cut.

9.  Die-cut Basic Black bow. 

 

10. Attach wreath to card front using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

11. Add Acorns and leaves to wreath using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

12. Attach bow using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

13. Add three leaves to card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue

14. Ink phrase using Memento Tuxedo Black and stamp onto Basic White scrap. Using paper snips, trim around phrase. Attach to card front, inside the wreath using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

15. Using a black pen, draw line from top of card down to wreath and spider.

16. Add 3 Matte Black Dots to complete card.

See how to create an easy sweet treat holder for your special friends

Are you nuts about stamping? I definitely am! And it’s easy to go nuts with the Nuts about Squirrels stamp set.

 

This set features two cheeky squirrels that will look adorable scampering across any of your projects. Create a scene using the acorns, leaves, and tree branch. Mix and match the greetings with the images to create cards for birthdays, get well, and thinking of you. Use the Two-Step pieces to add color to your squirrel, add texture to your leaf, or to create a multicolored acorn. Or if you’re feeling especially artistic, you can color the squirrels using your favorite coloring techniques. No matter where you live in the world, you can customize these critters to match the fauna outside your house. Red, gray, brown—these creatures are just plain cute no matter their color.

Hello everyone! I have a super easy and really fun treat holder idea today. I will be using my Nuts about Squirrels stamp set but you can change the paper and stamp set to match any occasion that you want.

For my holder itself, I chose the Boughs of Holly designer series paper, as one of the patterns would work well:

 

 

Here's my treat holder when it's closed:

And here's what it looks like open:

 

 

Want to make this at home? Here's what you need.

Supplies

Stamp set: Nuts about Squirrels (156475)

Ink: Evening Evergreen; Soft Succulent

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Evening Evergreen: 2 3/8" square
        Boughs of Holly: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" 
        Basic White: 2 1/4" square

Misc: Boughs of Holly designer series paper (159600); Soft Suede Stampin' Blends (154906); Tear & Tape Adhesive (154031); Candy Bar (like a Kit Kat), hand held punch, ribbon, embellishments

I have created a video showing you how to make this at home - be sure to watch all the way through for my bonus tips and design ideas. 

Why not give this cute Halloween window box a try?

Today I have super cute Halloween treat box or window box idea to share with you, using the Scary Cute bundle:

Place a flameless candle in this cute little box and use it as a décor item or fill a small cellophane bag with candy and use the box as a wrap for the candy.

Here's what you need to make this cute box, and a full set of instructions too. 

SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set: Scary Cute (Cling 159850) * Buy as a Scary Cute Bundle (159852) and save 10%

Ink: Memento Ink (132708); Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (154843) Dark

Paper including cutting dimensions:

        Basic Black Cardstock (121045) 10 3/4” x 5 ½”

        Mango Melody Cardstock (146989) 11” x 3 ½”

        Basic White Cardstock (159276) Scrap for tag

        Cardstock Vellum (101856) 11” x 3 ½”

Misc: Scary Silhouettes Dies (159851) *; Linen Thread (104199); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Bone Folder (102300); White ¼” Crinkled Seam Binding (151326); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Heat Tool (129053); Take Your Pick (144107); Paper Snips (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653) or Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (150673); Pencil with sharp point

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the long side of the Basic Black cardstock along the top of the paper trimmer and score at 2 5/8”, 5 ¼”, 7 7/8”. And 10 ½”.
2. Turn the BB cardstock so short end is at the top and score at 2”.
3. Place the other long side at the 3/8” mark on the other side of the paper trimmer track and mark the middle of each 2 5/8” section with a sharp pencil through the track. 
   
   
   
   
4. Place the ‘tree’ die in the center of the first panel with the top of the die at the pencil mark and run through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine. Repeat with other three panels.
5. Use the paper snips to cut from the bottom edge up to the 2” horizontal score line along the vertical score lines. Trim off the 1/4” section below the 2” score line and cut a slight angle on the rest of the 1/4” section. 
   
   
   
   
   
6. Use the frame to cut 4 panels from the cardstock vellum.
7. Stamp each of the single children on a vellum panel with Memento ink. Dry ink with low setting on Heat tool. If image is not solidly black, fill in areas with the Dark Basic Black Stampin’ Blend. With the stamped side up, glue to inside of the black cardstock with liquid glue covering the openings. The unstamped side of the vellum will be to the outside of the box.
8. Cut 4 of the tree die combined with the frame from the Mango Melody cardstock. Use the paper snips to cut off the branches leaving just a narrow frame. Glue these to the right side of the box.
9. Now fold on the score lines and burnish with the bone folder. Apply liquid glue to the ¼” flap and close the sides of the box. Allow the glue to dry, then close the bottom.
10. Stamp greeting on scrap of Basic White cardstock and cut out with the label die. Punch a hole in one corner with the Take Your Pick and thread a length of Linen thread through the hole. Tie a knot in the thread and adhere the knot to a top corner of the box with a mini glue dot.
11. Use the Dark Pumpkin Pie blend to color about 6 inches of the White ¼” crinkled seam binding.
12. Tie an overhand knot in the seam binding and adhere to the corner over the Linen thread knot with another mini glue dot.

Here's what a flameless tealight looks like - super cute right!

this bewitching treat bag will delight the young (and old) at heart

This Halloween, everyone will tip their hats to your adorable creations when you craft with the Bewitching stamp set. Use the cute witch’s hat to create a fun pattern on a treat package. Or use the dangling spider to add some spooky decoration to a gift tag or handmade card. And don’t forget to customize these images by using our Stampin’ Blends or Watercolor Pencils.

Hint: click on the bundle photo above to order it at my online store. 

And today's project is super cute - read on to see how to make this fun treat bag at home. 

 

Supplies:

Stamps/Dies/Punches: Bewitching Bundle (159857 [save 10%]); Bewitching Stamp Set (159855); 

Cardstock and cutting dimensions:

    Basic White (159276) – 2 ¼ x 4 ¼ (cut with tag die) plus scrap for hat

    Highland Heather (146986) – 3 ¼ x 5

Ink Colors:

Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)

Markers:

Granny Apple Green Blends (154885); Highland Heather Blends (154887); Basic Black Blends (154843)

Other: Stars Treat Bags (159833); Glitter Washi Tape (159973); Bakers Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Wink of Stella (141897); Acrylic Blocks/Stamparatus; Multipurpose Glue (110755), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Paper Snips (103579); Paper Trimmer (152392); Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Take Your Pick Tool (144107), Witch Hat Builder Punch (159856); Tailor Made Tags Dies (155563)

Instructions:

1. Using largest die from Tailor Made Tags Dies, cut tag from Basic White cardstock. Add a strip of the Glitter Washi Tape across the bottom of the tag and trim ends.

2. Stamp witch legs/shoes with Memento Tuxedo Black on bottom of tag. Use the Basic Black Blends to touch up the shoes along tag stitched areas that may have been left white. Color stockings and buckles with Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green Blends.

3. Stamp hat with Memento Tuxedo Black on scrap of Basic White. Color spots and hat band with Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green Blends and punch using Witch Hat Builder Punch.  Paint spots and hat band with Wink of Stella.

4. Place hat on tag (do not adhere) to determine where to stamp spider. Move hat and stamp spider with Memento Tuxedo Black.  Color spider eyes with Granny Apple Green Blends.  Attach hat with Dimensionals.

5. Punch bottom right corner of Highland Heather panel with star portion of punch (this area will not be seen). Slide panel into front of bag behind cutout stars.  Punch a hole through the panel and back layer of bag through the upper center star hole.

6. Glue punched stars onto tag and paint with Wink of Stella. Tie tag to bag through punched hole using the Basic Black Twine.

5 fun ways to use Glitter Washi Tape to create Halloween cards

Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays? Do you love the colors, costumes, and handing out candy to the trick and treaters?   

It is so exciting that Stampin’ Up! brought back washi tape. Glitter Washi Tape (yum!) is found on page 57 (159973) in the July-December Mini Catalog. It’s been a while since we have had this product and perhaps you need a bit of inspiration. Here are some different ways to create cards with this beautiful glittery washi tape. 

Card One – The Punch

Stamp set: Bewitching Bundle (159857)

Cardstock: Black & White Designs DSP (159861), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Basic Black (121045), Basic White (159276)

Ink: VersaMark (102283), Black Basic Embossing powder (155554)

Accessories:  Small wobbles, Pumpkin Pie Marker, Layered Circle die cuts (151770), Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853)

• Take a small piece of 3x3 thick basic white card stock.

• Add the glitter washi tape to the cardstock at an angle. Use your Silicone Craft Sheet to help me out

• Once you finish taping the cardstock, cut off all the overhang of washi tape.

• Put the cover basic white into the Witch Hat Builder Punch. (159856). Punch out the witch’s hat.

• Assemble the card as shown below

 

 

Yes, the witch’s hat moves.  Remember to decorate the inside of the card and your envelope.

Card Two – Die Cuts

Stamp set: Scary Cute Bundle (159852)

Cardstock: Old Olive (100702), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045)

Ink: Memento (132708), Old Olive (147090)

Accessories:  Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Blending Brushes (153611), Color Lifter Stampin’ Blends (144608), Dimensionals (104430), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853)

• Do all the same steps as above but put the washi tape on the basic white card stock in a straight line.
• Use the Stampin’ emboss & cut machine to die cut your image.
  
  
  
  
• Assemble the card as shown below

 

 

Card Three – Washi Tape on DSP paper

Stamp set: Scary Cute Bundle (159852)

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045)

Ink: Memento (132708)

Accessories:  Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Scalloped Contours (155560), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853), Dimensionals (104430)

• Create straight lines as a background for the designer series paper. (You can also use washi in diagonal lines).  Cut off the overhang.

• Assemble your card as shown below

 

Card Four – Frame

Stamp set: Bewitching Bundle (159857), SAB Amazing Phrasing (159930)

Cardstock: Heather Highland (146986), Basic White (159276), Basic Black (121045)

Ink: Memento (132708)

Accessories:  Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Adhesive of your choice, Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends Combo (154887), Basic Black Stampin’ Blends (154843), Pastel Pearls (154571), Dimensionals (104430)

• 3 ½” x 4 ¼” piece of Basic White
• Took the glitter purple washi tape and made a frame around the end of the cardstock

• Assembly the card as show below

 

Card Five – Background

Stamp set: Bewitching Bundle (159857), Forever Ferns (152559)

Cardstock: Black & White Designs DSP (159861), Basic Black (121045), Basic White (159276), Heather Highland (146986), Vellum (101856), Old Olive (100702)

Ink: Memento (132708), Real Red (147084), Pumpkin Pie (147086)

Accessories:  Layered Circle die cuts (151770), Stampin’ cut & Emboss machines Mini – (150673) Large – (149653), Glitter Washi Tape (159973), Adhesive of your choice, Silicone Craft Pad (127853), Forever Flourishing (152714), Dots and Spots (159164), Ranunculus Dies (157976), Dimensionals (104430), Parakeet Party (159196), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

• Take a piece of Black & White Designs DSP and add glitter washi tape
• Cut off the overlap

• Assemble the card as shown below

 

Here's a final photo of all five cards. Halloween will soon be here so why not hop over to my Online Store and add the Glitter Washi Tape pack to your next order! 

This is for those who love to celebrate all things spooky

Is that you? Then you will want this kit!

Paper Pumpkin is our monthly subscription service that offers fun ‘n’ easy papercrafting projects for crafters of any skill level! Each kit is all-inclusive: subscribers receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set. As the subscription continues, subscribers will have a collection of cards and other creations for a variety of occasions, in addition to a stockpile of supplies!

As the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit!

September’s kit is a must-have for those who love to celebrate all things spooky. The Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit includes enough supplies to create projects celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the autumn season. Make them all the same, or mix ‘n’ match!

***Subscribe to the Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September.

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Here's a sneak peek of the August kit - just so you can see what one is like:

How to make super sweet Harvest Hello boxes

Today I have a super sweet Harvest Hello box that you can easily make and I am going to show you how! First, have you seen the cute Harvest Hello bundle?

Harvest Hellos Bundle (En)
$35.00

The box below was created using the Come to Gather paper too - for added visual interest:

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

You can use this bundle for amazing cards, on scrapbook pages and even to make boxes like this one!

You can add a face to the pumpkins or not. Without a face these boxes have an apple image:

 

 

Here's how to make these super sweet Harvest Hello boxes:

Harvest Hello mint boxes

Supplies: 

Stamp Sets – Harvest Hellos (150581)

Card Stock (CS) – Pretty Peacock (150880); Cajun Craze (119684); Mint Macaron (138337)

Ink Pads – Pretty Peacock (150083); Memento Tuxedo Black* (132708)

Misc. – Come To Gather Designer Series Paper (DSP) (150454); Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker* (100082); Apple Builder Punch (150663); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579)

 

*The black ink pad and marker are optional - use if you are adding the jack-o-lantern face. 

 

Measurements:  

• Pretty Peacock CS: 3” x 3” scored ¾” from all four sides; ½” x 6-3/4” 
• scraps of DSP and Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze, and Mint Macaron CS for punching

 

Instructions:

1. Burnish all score lines using a Bone Folder.
2. Cut one score line at each corner of the 3” x 3” CS.
3. Fold up the sides and glue each tab onto the inside of the adjacent side, to form the box.
4. Run a Bone Folder along the ½” strip of CS to soften it, then glue the ends onto the inside of the box sides.
5. Stamp the pumpkin twice in Pretty Peacock ink onto a piece of the DSP. If desired, stamp the face in Memento black ink, and fill in the face using a Black marker.
6. Stamp the stem twice in Pretty Peacock ink onto a scrap of Cajun Craze CS.
7. Stamp the leaf twice in Pretty Peacock ink onto a scrap of Mint Macaron CS.
8. Punch out all the stamped pieces.
9. Punch two pumpkins from a scrap of Pretty Peacock CS.
10. Glue the stem and leaf onto the back of each DSP pumpkin.
11. Glue the Pretty Peacock CS pumpkin onto the back of the DSP pumpkins.
12. Glue the pumpkins onto the sides of the box.

How to send no tricks just treats this Halloween!

It's time for another card map challenge and another Halloween card this week. I love the card I created not only because it used up my left-over Halloween paper (yay me!) but also because it is a fun way to send no tricks only treats to someone special who lives overseas!

 

The Everything Festive stamp set is the perfect set to use because of its Halloween phrase that has a spooky font and a fun phrase:

Everything Festive Cling Stamp Set (En)
$24.00

 

Over the past couple of weeks I have used the same set for a variety of other card ideas, some that I have already shared and some that I will be sharing soon. 

The perfect match for the Everything Festive stamp set is the Monster Bash paper and I used two strip of this paper on my card below:

Monster Bash Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

My final touch was the Basic Black strip across the front of the card and after I added the phrase layer I attached two Rhinestone Jewels for a nice touch of bling. 

Here's my card:

Now it's your turn: try our card map challenge this week. And if you want to share your card idea with us, or if you want to see what the other design crew members created for this challenge, click here! 

How to make a cute and easy Halloween treat box

In today's video I am going to use the Everything Festive stamp set to create a very cute and very special Halloween treat container idea. Halloween is coming soon and I bet there are some special children in your neighborhood and you might like to give them something special when they come by your door. 

The Everything Festive stamp set is so fun and versatile. I love the fonts for each phrase in the set and know that I will use it a lot this fall and winter.

Everything Festive Cling Stamp Set (En)
$24.00

 

I used one of the Kraft Pillow boxes for my treat container - these easy to assemble and uses no adhesive (bonus!). 

Kraft Pillow Boxes
$5.00

Here's my treat container - along with a complete list of supplies and a video showing you how to create it!

Stamp set: Everything Festive (150566)

Ink: Memento Jet Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
        Whisper White: 3" x 2 1/4"
        Pumpkin Pie: 3 1/4" x 2 1/2"
        Monster Bash: 6" x 2 1/2"

Other: Layering Ovals dies (141706), Kraft Pillow Boxes (147018), Basic Black Scalloped Edge Ribbon (150449), Tear & Tape adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL, Monster Bash designer series paper (150447)

Here's my video - watch for a couple of extra tips along the way!

How to feature your designer paper on cards

Today's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge was a fun one for me. I decided right off that I wanted to make a Halloween card. 

 

But I have shared before that I don't have any Halloween themed stamp sets. I do have the Everything Festive set so chose that for the card map phrase layer. 

Everything Festive Cling Stamp Set (En)
$24.00

This set is great for many fall occasions - it even has a phrase for Valentine's Day which makes it so versatile. 

I decided that the rectangle layer would have to be designer paper because that would be a good match for the phrase and as I said, I don't have any sets with Halloween type images. Have you seen the fun Monster Bash designer paper pack? So cute!

Monster Bash Designer Series Paper
$11.50

 

I chose to add a layer of Basic Black under the designer paper rectangle so the layer would be just as eye-catching as the phrase. 

And then one final touch: I created a x-stitch border using Pumpkin Pie card stock and my Stitched Shapes dies - that little strip adds a bit of coordinating interest to that layer. 

I am not sure you noticed it in the photo above but I stamped a splatter image from the Beauty Abounds stamp set all over the Crushed Curry card base, using Versamark ink. This particular stamp adds a bit of visual texture which adds visual interest to the base. 

Beauty Abounds Cling Stamp Set
$23.00

I recommend you purchase at least one stamp set that has splatter stamps or some kind of subtle background images. Use them when you are not sure you like a plain card base and either stamp these images using Versamark for a subtle look or go bold and use the same ink color as your card base. Try both and see which you prefer. 

Now it's your turn: try our card map challenge and if you want to see what the other design crew members created, click here. 

When you think Halloween what comes to mind?

Most people think of Jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins, witches, bats etc. 

But do you think of ravens???

 

The Raven Cling Stamp Set
$17.00

Stampin' Up! sure does! 

Quoth the raven, "Stamp more!" This feathered friend in The Raven stamp set looks luminous when stamped in black and accented in shades of purple. This is a Distinktive* stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images. (Patent pending)

How about trying an unusual Halloween card this year? Here's one idea, with a full set of instructions below!

Oh I forgot. It has a fancy fold to it too. See the second photo below. 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – The Raven (150593)
• Card Stock – Basic Black (121045); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708); Early Espresso (147114)
• Misc. – Monster Bash Designer Series Paper (DSP) (150447); Stitched Nested Labels Dies (149638); Dimensionals (104430); Monster Bash Enamel Shapes (150448); Paper Snips (103579); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Measurements:  

• Basic Black Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, 3/4” x 8 1/2”, larger scrap
• Whisper White Card Stock: 5” x 3 3/4”, medium size scrap (2)
• DSP:  2- 5 1/8” x 1 7/8” 

Instructions:

1. Score both pieces of Basic Black card stock along 8 ½” side at 2 1/8” and 6 7/8”
2. Attach DSP to both sides of card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue
3. Using one piece of Whisper White scrap paper and piece of Basic Black scrap paper, cut out Stitched Nested Label Dies using the 3^rd largest die for the white card stock and 2^nd largest die for the black card stock.
4. Stamp the raven image on the other piece of whisper white card stock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  Cut out the image using Paper Snips.
5. On the white die cut, stamp “It’s Halloween” in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; stamp the branch in Early Espresso.
6. Fold the belly band along the score lines and attach the black die cut to the belly band using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (black card stock 8 ½ x ¾)
7. Attach white die cut to black die cut using Multipurpose Liquid Glue
8. Attach the raven to the white die cut, perching on the branch, using dimensionals.
9. Add Monster Bash Enamel Elements as shown

Here's just one idea for the inside: 

 

 

How to add a creative twist to a Halloween card

In today's video I am going to show you how to create a really fun, and a little bit different, Halloween card with the help of this new stamp set I got, called Everything Festive.

Everything Festive Cling Stamp Set (En)
$24.00

I think this is the perfect stamp set for someone on a budget or for someone who doesn't have a lot of storage for crafting supplies. I think this set is super because it has all sorts of phrases for a variety of occasions: Valentines, Christmas, welcome to the neighborhood, winter and Halloween. 

For my card below, I paired the Everything Festive stamp set with the fabulous Monster Bash designer series paper:

Monster Bash Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Here's my card - don't miss my video tutorial below!

 

Stamp set: Everything Festive (150566)

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Pumpkin Pie: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 1/2" x 4"
          Monster Bash: 4" x 5 1/4"
          Whisper White: 3" x 2 1/4"
          Crushed Curry: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Other: Layering Ovals dies (141706), Monster Bash designer series paper (150447), Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

As you watch my video, be on the lookout for additional tips and ideas! 

See the surprise to this delightful Halloween card

Don't you think the Monster Mash paper is delightful? 

Monster Bash Designer Series Paper
$11.50

Those patterns just make me smile and today's card features two patterns, along with the fabulous Ornate Frames dies:

Ornate Frames Dies
$34.00

 

This card has a nice surprise to it too - just to add to the fun! It has a fun fold! And don't miss those super cute googly eyes - did you know they are colored? 

Why not order these products and give this fun card a try? Click on the shopping basket on the right side of this blog to link over to my online store. 

Monster Bash Halloween card

Here's how to make this fun card - under the instructions I have a photo of what this card looks like inside!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Boo To You (150550)
• Card Stock – Smoky Slate (131202); Basic Black (121045); Whisper White (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)
• Misc. – Monster Mash Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (150447); Stitched Rectangle Dies (148551); Ornate Frames Dies (150664); Googly Eyes (150453); Basic Black Scalloped Edge Ribbon (150449); Dimensionals (104430)

Measurements:  

• Smoky Slate CS: 8 1/4” x 41/4”, scored at 5 1/2”; 3” x 7 ½”, scored at 3 ½”; scrap for die cut
• Basic Black CS: 2 ¾” x 3 ¼”;  2 5/8” x 4 1/8”
• Whisper White: 2 5/8” x 4” 
• DSP:  2 1/2” x 4 1/8”;  small piece of DSP with figures 

Instructions:

1. Orienting your large piece of smoky slatecardstock, fold the scored piece with the smaller piece going up
2. Attach the DSP piece to the black cardstock that fits on that front lower flap; attach to flap
3. Attach the smaller smoky slate piece inside the flap on the 5 ½” x 4 ¼” back piece so that the bottom touches at the fold and the smaller part folds over the front flap.
4. Attach the black 3 ¼” piece of cardstock to the front of that overhanging flap.
5. Diecut the ornate frame in smoky slate.
6. Fussy cut out a skeleton (or figure of your choice) out of the DSP and attach to the ornate frame with dimensionals.  Attach googly eyes. Attach to card front.
7. Using your favorite adhesive, attach the ribbon to the card.
8. Using the whisper white piece diecut using a stitched rectangle.  Stamp the sentiment  on that piece.  Attach to inside of card.

Here's the card open, so you can see the fancy fold!

Why not build on last week's challenge?

Last week I shared the card map challenge below and what I created as a result:

I gave myself a challenge to use up some of my Holiday Catalog paper! You can download the using the link on the right side of my blog or by clicking on the image below!

But. There were technical difficulties last week - normally I share a link so you can see what other designer crew members but for some reason the link failed so the crew decided to rerun this challenge again so you can see other ideas too. 

There are so many new packs of designer paper in this catalog and so I doubled down on my challenge to use some Monster Bash paper (page 54, #150447):

I think the patterns in this paper pack are delightful and will appeal to everyone (not easily said)! 

I decided to use two different patterns: one for a background layer and one for the card layer image. How fun is that!

 

I created the phrase using my Itty Bitty Greeting stamp set. I stamped the long 'trick or treat' phrase onto Pumpkin Pie card stock and then cut the strip into three pieces to use on th e front of my card. 

I also decided not to ask any further embellishments because I felt they would get lost on the front of this card. 

Here are two other card ideas using the same map!

A. Tenia's card

B. Tanya's card