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Join my Creative Express Club for days of crafting fun

I am quite excited about my March Creative Express club projects because I will be using my favorite Occasions Catalog bundle: Botanical Blooms (pages 26-27) the perfect bundle for so many occasions:

Here's the products I will be featuring this month:

Why hop on board Creative Express? 

1. to increase your knowledge of stamping: layouts, techniques, color combos, and  much more (there's something for everyone in this club!)
2. to learn creative ways to use Stampin' Up! stamp sets, accessories and techniques: we'll show you how to combine products together to make amazing projects
3. all project ideas are yours to keep - forever! Try our ideas when the time is right for you!

Click here to join this fun club!

Want more information? Here's what we offer:

• monthly crafting fun, each with a different theme
• 12+ project ideas emailed directly to you
• qualify for a bonus video tutorial each month
• a suggested products for our monthly theme
• measurements and supply list for each project

Hurry and join so you will get this month's projects!

Celebrate the new year with special treat boxes

Are you hosting a New Year's Eve party this year? Or want a cute treat box idea for your friends or colleagues at work? If yes, then check out these easy and oh, so cute treat Fry Box ideas and my video tutorial showing you how to make them: 

New Year's Eve Treat Boxes

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Basic Black

Paper and cutting dimensions:

   Winter Wonderland paper: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"

   Basic Black: 3 1/4" square

   Whisper White: 1 1/4" square, 1/2 x 2" (for phrase)

   Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper: 2 1/4" square

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Fry Box BIGZ L die (132966), Stars framelits (133723), Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, SNAIL adhesive

Here's the video tutorial:

 

To order the products needed to make these cute treat boxes, click on any of the images below.

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Fry Box Bigz L Die

Stars Framelits Dies

Make your own Christmas packaging

With the holiday season closer than ever, I have a fun idea to share - how about making your own Christmas packaging? It's easy using the Pillow Box thinlit!

 

 

Supplies:

* Stamp Sets – Reason for the Season (#139730)

* Cardstock – Home for Christmas designer paper (#139592), Real Red (#102482), Early Espresso (#119686), Very Vanilla (#101650)

* Ink - Real Red (#126949)

* Misc. – Metallic Foil Doilies (#138392), Real Red, Pompom Trim (#139617), Gold Cording, (#139618), Handheld Stapler (#139083), Square, Pillow Box Thinlit (#139657) 2.5” Circle Punch, (#120906), Tear & Tape Adhesive (#138995), Stampin’ Trimmer (#126889)

Measurements:

* 2 pieces each - Real Red cardstock & designer paper - 6” x 5”

* Early Espresso - 8.5” x 2”

* Very Vanilla - 3” x 3”

* 6” Gold Cording

* 7” Real Red Pompoms

Instructions:

1. Cut two Square Pillow Boxes from both the Real Red cardstock and the designer paper.

2. Use Tear & Tape Adhesive to assemble each of the boxes.

3. Use the Stampin’ Trimmer to cut off one end on each box.

4. Wrap the Early Espresso cardstock around the Real Red box. Secure with Tear & Tape.

5. Use the handheld stapler to attach the Pompoms and Gold Cording to the box.

6. Using Real Red ink, stamp the greeting onto the Very Vanilla cardstock.

7. Punch it out with the circle punch and attach it to the Gold Doily and then to the box with Tear & Tape.

8. Slide the top Real Red Pillow Box over the bottom designer paper Pillow Box.

9. Use Tear & Tape to close the top and bottom of the box, rather than just tucking the flaps.

Want to order the Pillow Box thinlit and other Stampin' Up! packaging products? Click here  to head on over to my Online Store!

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A sweet box for some sweet gifts

Creating cute boxes and bags doesn't have to mean complicated measurements and fussy cutting, thanks to Stampin' Up!s Big Shot! Here's a fun watermelon box you can create using the Cutie Pie thinlits:

Supplies:

• Paper: Watermelon Wonder (#138334), Cucumber Crush (#138337), Whisper White (#100730) and Basic Black (#121045) Card Stock
• Other: Cutie Pie Thinlits (#138273), Big Shot (#113439), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (#133787), Tear & Tape Adhesive (#138995), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755) White Baker’s Twine (#124262) 

Measurements: 

• Watermelon Wonder: 8.5” x 5.5”, Cucumber Crush: 2~2.75” x 5.5”, Black, White and Cucumber scraps for tag and seeds, Baker’s Twine: 24”

Instructions: 

1. Cut two cutie pie frames from Watermelon Wonder (cut off a little of the back enclosure piece, if necessary to make it fit on the card stock) using the Big Shot. 
2. Cut two of the cutie pie frames on the ENCLOSURE END from the Cucumber Crush at the same time. 
3. Use scallop border to cut off pie-side ends parallel to the fold, about 1” away. Line up end of border with scored fold. You will run the scallop through twice as both sides are not in line. 
4. Die cut a cucumber and white flag tag from the Cutie Pie Framelits, then run cucumber tag through again (twice) to cut out “EAT” and “ME”. It may help to hold word die in place with a post-it note. Adhere cucumber tag to top of white tag. 
5. Adhere cucumber scalloped ends over the matching watermelon shaped end using Liquid Glue. 
6. Apply Tear & Tape adhesive to all the scored “flaps” and assemble box. You will need to cut off one of the watermelon flaps at the point so it doesn’t overlap on the top of box. 
7. Punch 4 hearts using heart punch from Itty Bitty Shapes Pack. Cut each in half for 16 “seeds”. Adhere to top and sides of box with multipurpose glue. (You can punch more if you want to cover all four sides with seeds). 
8. Wrap baker’s twine around watermelon and add tag. 

Want to add the Cutie Pie thinlits to your stampin' room? Click on the image below to head on over to my Online Store!

Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies

 

You are such a cutie pie!

HI stamping friends! I am away on vacation this week so am taking a quick break from my Sundays with Sizzix video tutorials but if you are taking the time to visit my blog then I have a real treat for you!

Introducing the Cutie Pie thinlits dies! 

 And to help you with inspiration I found some samples that are awesome!

 

Ready to add the Cutie Pie thinlits to your Big Shot collection? Head here!

Love you to Pieces gift idea

Hi stamping friends! I am away on vacation this week and so there is no video tutorial to share but I won't let you down with a beautiful project idea!

Are you looking for a different gift idea, one you can make without a lot of effort? I have the perfect solution using your Cutie Pie thinlits die and an amazing kit from Stampin' Up!

 

Love You to Pieces Cake Slice

Stamp set: Sweet Stack

Paper: Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Blushing Bride, Watermelon Wonder

Accessories: Sweet Stack Project kit, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Big Shot, Cutie Pie Thinlits

All you have to do is die-cut the cake slice and decorate! The next time you are looking for a unique gift idea (think wedding, birthday, retirement and more!), create a slice of love for that special person!