Bells and Boughs

Here's another gift box with cards using the Bells and Boughs stamp set along with the Deck the Halls Designer Series paper. The Scallop Envelope die makes this a quick and easy gift item to make. You can see the first one of these I made here with the "fall theme" using Day of Gratitude.



Stamp Set: Bells and Boughs
Card Stock: Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Always ARtichoke, More Mustard
Other: Cajun Craze and Early Expresso Markers, Early Expresso 1/8" Taffeta, 2 3/8" Scallop and 1 3/4" Scallop Punches, Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper, Scallop Envelope Die, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, mini glue dots

Day of Gratitude Gift Box and Notecards

My stamp club met at my house on Tuesday night, and this is one of the items we made. It's great for cards and Ghirardelli chocolates fit nicely in the box, too.



Stamp Set: Day of Gratitude
Card Stock: Cajun Craze, Early Expresso, Wild Wasabi, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Stamp Pads: Cajun Craze, Early Expresso, Wild Wasabi, More Mustard
Other: Cajun Craze and Early Expresso Markers, Early Expresso 1/8" Taffeta, 2 3/8" Scallop and 1 3/4" Scallop Punches, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punch, Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper, Scallop Envelope Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, mini glue dots

Morning Cup

This cute little stamp set along with the Build-A-Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper (Who said it has to be for little kids?) came together nicely in this gift set I made. I love the fresh, vibrant color combination. It's just screams "SUMMER" to me, and it has been very hot in Minnesota recently. I filled the box with some coffee beans and gave it to a friend of mine. Then I decided to make another card with the supplies I already had on my stamping table using the beautiful wings butterfly die. The box is made using the tutorial I posted in July. Enjoy!








Stamp sets: Morning Cup, Just Believe (thank you)
Card Stock: Poppy Parade, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Poppy Parade, Basic Black
Other: Poppy Parade, Tempting Turquoise and Daffodil Delight Markers, Ticket, Word Window, Modern, and Circle Scallop Punch, Poppy Parade 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon, 5/16 white brad, silver elastic ribbon (retired), beautiful wings embosslit die

Gift Box and Tutorial

As promised, here is a tutorial of the gift box from yesterday. I also made another one to share with you. I love the black and white combination with Melon Mambo. Here's what you will need

Card Stock: 9" x 12"

Score horizontally at 1 1/2", 4 1/2", 7 1/2", 10 1/2"
Score vertically at 3" and 6" and at 1 1/2" and 7 1/2" just where shown.



Cut as shown.



Decorative Paper: 2 pieces of 2 3/4" x 2 3/4", 6 pieces of 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Attach DSP as shown below.



Put sticky strip on the inside of the box as shown.



Attach the 1 1/2" flaps so they are on the outside of the box and fold in.



Insert a brad at the top of each box side. I didn't use a ribbon on the teal box, however, I attached the melon mambo polka dot ribbon (13") to the black and white box.




Cut a piece of elastic cord (SU sold this a few years ago) Fold it in half and tie it at the end. Attach it to the brad, wrap it around the box and attach it again to the same brad. You only need the brad on the other side so it matches the other side.

The flower is made by cutting out four pieces of melon mambo using the scallop punch. Follow the instructions as outlined by Anne Krashel at My Creative Mess. Use a couple of dimensions to attach the bow once you have filled the box.

And there you have it! Have fun making and using these.