Christmas Ghirardelli Chocolate Boxes

These cute boxes are perfect for tucking some Ghirardelli chocolates into and giving away as gifts! I used the Deck the Halls DSP and Bells & Bough stamp set to make these boxes. Here is the tutorial that I used to make them.

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Got Merry Milk Cartons

I made these Mini Milk Cartons as gifts for my Stamp Club Members. I used the versatile Got Treats stamp set and the Ting Tags and Jewelry Tag Punch for the little tags. I wrapped some Jolly Holliday DSP around the milk cartons and a real red taffeta ribbon bow on top!

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Halloween Treat Box

We made this cute Halloween Treat box at my last stamp club. We rubbed whisper white craft ink with a sponge dauber all over the embossed spiderweb, layered on some concord crush. We added the spider from the Dark and Dreary stamp set in the Holiday Mini catalog as well as the sentiment from seasonal sentiments layered on a pumpkin pie decorative label punch.

For the box, I started with a piece of 4-1/4" x 10-1/2" piece of pear pizzaz. I scored at 1-1/2" lengthwise and 1/2", 2", 5-1/2" and 7" widthwise. I added a 1/2" x 8-1/2" handle and attached with brads.

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Style Beautiful Card set with Scalloped Edge Box

I was inspired by Shelli Gardner's project from one of her Workshop of a Lifetime Make-n-Takes and modified it to create these 3x3 cards and made a cute scalloped box to put them in. I used the Style Beautiful stamp set for the cards.

For the cards, I started by embossing the large stamp image with clear embossing powder and then using a sponge dauber to softly circle some baja breeze around the image. I stamped another swirl image in certainly celery on certainly celery and then stamped "Life is Beautiful" in early expresso on top and punched it out with the scallop oval punch. I added some early expresso taffeta ribbon and placed it on the card with a dimensional.

I stamped the third swirl image in baja breeze on the envelope and added the sentiment on top in early expresso.

For the scalloped box I started with a 6-1/4" x 6-1/4" piece of crumb cake and scored it at 3/4", 1-1/2", 4-3/4", & 5-1/2" on one side and 3/4", 4", and 4-3/4" on the other side. I have created a video tutorial to show you exactly how to assemble the box. I added a strip of 1/2" x 4" strip of baja breeze stamped with the individual Solid Stripes stamp in baja breeze to the top of the box.

Here is a video tutorial that I created to show you exactly how to put the box together and create the cool emboss resist effect on the cards. I have to apologize that it is hard to see the image in the video.

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Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!  It's the year of the Ox.  To celebrate I made some paper lanterns.  They are super easy to make and fun to decorate with!  I used real red textured cardstock for the first one.  I stamped some images from the Eastern Influence stamp set in basic gray randomly on the paper.

For this paper lantern, I used the Candy Lane DSP.  To make one of these lanterns start with a 6x9 piece of cardstock or dsp.  Score it at 1/2", 3", and 5 1/2" with the 6" side across the top. 

Fold in half and then open.  Fold the back ends at the score lines and adhere down.

Use paper cutter to cut lines from the top border to the bottom border every 3/4".

Curve ends around and adhere together using sticky strip.

Cut a handle 7" x 3/4" and adhere to sides with brads.

Box in a Bag

I've seen quite a few of these boxes in a bag and finally got the chance to try one.  It was quick and fun to put together.  The directions can be found here.  I used some Riding Hood Red DSP and some pink pirouette for the base.  I stamped the pink pirouette in riding hood red with the Bella Toile background.  I added some flowers from the Boho Blossoms Punch and some pink rhinestone brads down the middle.  

Don't forget to RSVP to my New Catalog Open House next Thursday the 29th!  We'll be making three great projects that you won't want to miss!  To RSVP, just email me.

Top Note Treat

I'm having soo much fun with the top note die. Here is one of the Halloween projects I created using my top note die. I used the Ghostly Greetings DSP for the front and back and Eat Drink, and Be Scary to stamp the tag and front of the treat holder. I punched some slots with the slot punch one and a half times for the kiwi kiss striped grosgrain ribbon on the top and wrapped some ribbon around the middle to keep the treats inside.

Stay tuned for my next Halloween project using the top note die, you're going to love it!

Halloween Treat Holder Class

Halloween Treat Holder Class
For my next class, we will be making this cute Halloween treat holder! Here are the details:



When: Thursday, Oct, 16th, 7pm
Where: My house
Class Fee: $20
Deadline: Friday, October 10th.

Bloomin' Basket

I love baskets almost as much as I love boxes. And when I saw this basket, I dropped everything to go make it! I found it here on Lauren's blog. I started with pink pirouette cs and riding hood red ink. I thought the Kind Thoughts stamp set would be perfect for my basket! I stamped the butterfly on pink pirouette and then cut it out and popped it up on a dimensional. I added the tag with some riding hood red taffeta and punched out the little flower with the boho blossoms punch. I'm off to take a shower and pick my brother up from the airport! Have a great day!

World Card Making Day Event

For my World Card Making Day Event, I'm having a class to make this cute criss-cross box and 10 cards to go inside! I used Autumn Vine DSP from the Holiday Mini Catalog for the box and cards as well as Crazy for Cupcakes (on sale for 20% off starting Oct 1st) and cupcakes wheel. Registration is $25 for the event. Please register by this Friday, Sept 26th by dropping off or mailing a check or through paypal.

Bella Rose Fantasy Box Class

It's been a little while since I made one of these fantasy boxes, but it was just as fun as I remembered! They make such cute gift boxes for chocolate, jewelry, or whatever you can fit into the little boxes! Some of you have mentioned that you'd like me to have a class on the fantasy box, so you'll be happy to know my first fall stamp class will be the fantasy box!

I just love opening the box to show people! It definitely has that "Wow!" factor.

Here is more information on my class. You can choose any Designer Series Paper (DSP) you want for this box. I will have it pre-cut for you before the class. The deadline is this Friday because I need to order the DSP to have it ready in time for the class, so be sure to sign up quick!

Date: Thursday, Sept. 18th, 7pm
Place: My house
Cost: $25, includes one pack of DSP of your choice (please email me your choice when you sign up)
Deadline: Friday, Sept 12th
Payment: Paypal, or check

New Catalog Open House

I had my New Catalog Open House last night. We made two cute cards and a little chocolate treat holder. Thanks to everyone who came!

The first card we made, I saw here on SplitCoast Stampers by Julie. I loved how simple and bold the card is and everyone loved the new Pacific Point InColor!

I used the new Top Note Sizzix die-cut and then stamped colored the flowers old olive and the branches in chocolate chip and then stamped it sideways on the paper. Then I punched out three small flowers of pacific point cs with the trio flower punch and added brads to the middle and used glue dots to adhere them randomly to the flower branch. I used the sentiment from the Inspired by Nature set in the top right corner.

Next, we made a card with the new set, Flight of the Butterfly. I love butterflies! We used a lot of punches for this one: the scallop punch, the 1 3/8", 1 1/4", and 1" circle punches, and the scallop edge punch. We started with pink pirouette and stamped the flower in pink pirouette across the top. Although it looks black in this picture, we used chocolate chip for the layers.

The last project we did was a little chocolate treat holder. We started with a piece of 2 1/4" x 7 1/2" piece of riding hood red cardstock and scored lengthwise at 3", 3 3/4", and 6 3/4".

Then we stamped the for you stamp from Say it with Scallops, the new Ronald McDonald House set and punched it out with the new scallop square punch. We adhered it to a piece of kiwi kiss and then to a 2" square of bella rose dsp.

Next, we punched two holes in the top flap and threaded some of the new kiwi kiss/very vanilla satin ribbon through. It's so soft! We punched the small flower with the Boho Blossoms punch out of some pink pirouette. But the best part of all is the Ghiradelli chocolate squares we tucked into the pouch!

At the party, I announced that I have three classes planned, so stay tuned for more details! Have a great three day weekend!

Monogrammed Cards & Card Holder

Doesn't everyone need cards to write a quick thank you or thinking of you note? I love making personalized gifts for friends that I know they will use. I made this note card holder and monogrammed cards for my friend Kathy. Kathy has always been there to help with whatever I need help with. She's helped me paint, hang up signs, watch my kids, pick up some groceries for us, and lately give my family a ride to the airport.

I used the last of my textured soft sky cardstock for the note card holder. I adapted this from a note card holder that I had previously made for smaller cards. I started with a piece of 9 x 10 cardstock. I scored the 10 " side in half at 5 1/2" and the 9" side at 6" to create the pockets for the notecards. Then I trimmed on the 5 1/2" score line from the bottom up to the 6" score line. I corner rounded the inside edges and put eyelets in the other side to thread the ribbon through.

For the cards, I kept them simple by using the Baroque Background. I added a scalloped circle with the letter K from Lovely Letters. Then, I added a strip of the Baroque border wheel along the edge of the envelopes.

Let me know what you think! And thanks for stopping by!

Peach Jam

Our neighbor has a peach tree and usually asks me to come over and pick some peaches, which I'm always anxious to do because I love peaches. As I'm picking, I sing the song, "millions of peaches, peaches for me...millions of peaches, peaches for free..." Anyway, I decided to try to make some peach jam this year. So I put some in all the baby food jars I've been saving and dressed them up with some Ginger Blossoms dsp to give to the neighbors. I printed out little labels and put them on the side and top of the jar. Yeah for peaches!

Another 3x3 box

I love making these 3x3 boxes! They are just too cute! Nicole featured them as a 3D demo challenge on splitcoast. If you're a demo, join in the fun!

I used the new Dreams du Jour set for these 3x3 cards and box. I just love how it looks with the new Bella Rose dsp. Check out this post for the pattern. Have a fantastic weekend!

Blossoms Abound

I will really miss this beautiful set, Blossoms Abound, when it retires next month. I love two-step stamping and the beautiful effect it has! For this project I made a little mini tote and some 3x3 cards to go with it.

The tote is super easy to put together. I started with a 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 piece of bravo burgundy and scored it at 1 and 4 1/2 on the 5 1/2 side and 2 3/4 and 3 3/4 on the 6 1/2 side. I cut on the 2 3/4 and 3 3/4 scores from the outside 1" to the crosswise scoreline on both sides.

Then I used a piece of 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 piece of whisper white with bravo burgundy stamped off for the first layer and then the full strength for the second layer to get the two-step stamping effect. I did the same with certainly celery for the leaves.

I cut a thin 3/4 x 11 strip of certainly celery for the handle and my marker to curl the strip before I adhered it to the box. That trick helps give the cardstock a nice curve without getting any ugly creases in it.

I stamped friend in bravo burgundy and then punched it out with the small oval punch and layered it with a piece of certainly celery punched out from the large oval punch.

Then I made some simple 3x3 cards to go in the tote. I left off a sentiment so that the receiver of this gift could use them for whatever she likes or even stamp her own sentiment on them.

Don't forget to place your order for these retiring stamp sets and accessories before August 10th! I will be placing an order this week, so call or email me to get your order in!

Gift Bags

I'm always looking for great projects that use Designer Series Papers. So when I saw these cute gift bags in On Stage, a Stampin' Up! publication for demonstrators, I knew I had to make some!

Here is my first one. I used the retiring Le Jardin paper, some ribbon and some large pewter eyelets! Here are the instructions and pattern. What a beautiful way to give a gift!

Tiny Treat Basket

I made these tiny treat boxes for door prizes for my Retiring Stamp Party last night. They were quick and simple to make. I followed the tutorial I found on splitcoast. I used the soft sky prints designer series paper for the box and then punched scallops out of the same paper.

Recipe:
Paper: Soft Sky Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Scallop punch, slot punch, white taffeta ribbon

Father's Day Wallet

We made this great wallet gift card at a previous meeting. My upline, Dannie, showed us this project and even posted a video tutorial on her blog! It was fun to make. We used the rough around the edges jumbo wheel and paper pierced to make the cardstock look like leather. Hope you had a fantastic Father's Day with your family!

Makeup Tin

For our monthly challenge project, Dannie gave us these tins that are usually used to put nuggets in with the caveat that we couldn't use it to put nuggets in! So I decided to make it a "On the Go Makeup Tin." I punched some holes in the top with the crop-a-dile and used some chocolate chip wise grosgrain to make a little handle. Then I put some Berry Bliss dsp to line the bottom and some chocolate chip poly-twill ribbon around the sides. I used the Love Birds rub ons on the top and added some on the go makeup! It's ready to put in my purse!