A Little Christmas Spirit

Last weekend at a semi annual scrapbooking/stamping retreat, I taught a class on the project below - a set of shadow box Christmas ornaments and a box to gift them in.

The box is decorated with the Dashing Along designer series paper and the Star of Light stamp set.

I used the Squares collection framelits to die cut the bases and tops of the ornaments - while these dies are retired, you could also make smaller ornaments with the Layering Squares framelits that I have below...

Supplies:

Star of light and various retired Stampin' Up! sets

Garden Green, Cherri Cobbler, Crumb Cake ink

Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green card stock

Stitched Shapes framelits

Squares collection framelits (retired)

Deco label framelits (retired)

ribbon

embellishments

Star Of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set	142110
Price: $26.00
Add elegance to your Christmas projects with the graceful designs and sentiments in this set. Combine images and thoughts to create classic cards and gift tags that have your personal touch. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to create the final image you want in the colors you want. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 21 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, e

Layering Squares Framelits Dies	141708
Price: $35.00
Create die-cut squares in seconds with Framelits dies and the Big Shot. Framelits’ open design allows you to place them where you want for precise cutting. * 19 dies * Largest image: 3" x 3" (7.6 x 7.6 cm) * Use with Big Shot

Joy of Christmas Boxes

I was playing around with a little box idea one day and came up with these Christmas themed boxes using the Candy Cane Lane specialty paper and Christmas Magic stamp set.

Each box measures 4" x 5" on the inside and has 1" sides.  I used Tip Top Taupe  and Real Red for the boxes and coordinating decorations.

On the first one, I strung some mini jingle bells on baker's twine in on corner of the stamped piece.

On the second one I added some thick baker's twine behind the stamped piece and some Metallic enamel shapes as an accent.

These would work for fun little gift items or gift cards.

Supplies:

Christmas Magic

Basic Black, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie ink and markers

Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, Tip Top Taupe card stock

Tear and Tape adhesive

paper trimmer

mini jingle bells

metallic enamel shapes

Candy Cane Lane specialty paper

bakers' twine

Jingle Bell Box

Although it may not look like it, today's projects uses quite a few of the same products as yesterday's card.  The stamp set and one of the designer series paper packs as well as the ink color and a couple of the card stock colors...

To start off, I had a piece of 5" x 9" Crumb Cake card stock and I scored it at 1", 4", 5" and 8" on the long side and 1" and 4" on the short side.  I made my cuts to fold it into a box and then added some layers of decoration...

The bellyband around the box is made from Presents and Pinecones designer series paper and since the full length of the 12" designer series paper was just a little bit too short to wrap around, I added a jingle bell where the two ends meet to make it look like it is long enough as you can maybe see in the picture below.

My jingle bells were stamped, colored and cut out.  After I colored them I added some shimmer with the Wink of Stella glitter brush.

Supplies:

Christmas Magic

Basic Black, Delightful Dijon, Cherry Cobbler ink

Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Dapper Denim, Whisper White card stock

Warmth and Cheer dsp

Presents and Pinecones dsp

In color Doilies

Burlap ribbon

scallop circle punch

Happy Day Box

Yes, I am still playing with the June Paper Pumpkin kit even though my July kit arrived over the weekend!  This is an alternative project that you could make using one of the card bases to make a little box.  The box is big enough for a little treat or a gift card.

My score lines are all at 1/2" and I used the original score line where the card would be folded as one of the folds.

Since there was already a hole on one side of the crease on the top of the box, I added another and put the baker's twine through it before tying up the sequin banner. 

Supplies:

June Paper Pumpkin

Burlap and Lace

I am always on the lookout for fun things to alter when I get a chance to shop.  I came across this paper mache box awhile ago and had not done anything with it yet.

 

Right now it is empty, but I thought it would be a great box for a gift of any kind, a card set or even just a display piece.

 

I added some Flashback designer series paper (I just LOVE the versatility of this paper pack!).  Then, I added some Venetian crochet trim around the top and bottom attaching it with a random glue dot here and there.

 

Next came the silver basics buttons, again attached with glue dots...

 

And finally the burlap and Venetian crochet trim on the top (this is attached with sticky strip.

 

Supplies:

Flashback dsp

Burlap ribbon

Venetian crochet trim

silver basic buttons

glue dots

snail adhesive

sticky strip

Another Great Year Box

I have a simple little box to share with you today using the Another Great Year stamp set from the Occasions catalog. 

 

The box base is Bermuda Bay and Very Vanilla and is decorated with Retro Fresh designer series paper and Soft Suede card stock. 

 

The bottom of the box slides out and since this was a gift I put together fairly quickly I don't have the measurements for you, but will probably make another one and can post them then.  It contained some goodies that I had created in this project so there was also an insert to hold them in place. 

 

One thing I love about the stamp set I used for this project is the size of the image.  It doesn't need anything else with it, but you could also add to it if you wanted with markers or embellishments. 

Frosted Earrings

Some of our embellishments are so much fun to play with!  The frosted finishes embellishments especially - for this project, I make a quick pair of earrings with them and a fun little gift box to go along with it.

 



 

I made a belly band for the little pizza style box...

 

and punched a couple 1/8" holes to put the earrings into on the inside.

 

Fun and different little gift, ready for giving!

 

Supplies:

Label love

Calypso Coral ink

Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar card stock

Frosted finishes embellishments

in color designer series paper

 

Artisan label punch

Teacher Gift Revisited (with box tutorial)

 

I have had some requests for instructions to make the box I used for my teacher gift in this post awhile back so I decided to update it with new catalog products and share some instructions. 

 

 

I decided to go with the I Am Me designer series paper and the Yippee-Skippee stamp set for the updated version.  I also used the cycle Celebration stamp set and the Deco Labels collection framelits.

 

You will need a 12" x 10" piece of card stock.  It will be scored at 2" and 8" on the short side and 3", 4", 5", 6" and 7" on the long side.  You will see in the picture above where to cut and where you will just fold.

 

I made two sections on the inside of the box by folding up 5" score line and using sticky strip to keep it together.

 

I used the sticky strip all the way across and then cut the notches as shown above.  Attach the folded flap to the side with sticky strip and then continue to use sticky strip to put the sides together.

 

This is the inside of the box showing the divider.

 

Ready to decorate!

 

My dsp pieces were 2 3/4" x 5 3/4", 4 3/4" x 5 3/4", and 2 - 1 3/4" x 4 3/4" with a 1" 5 3/4" strip over the top of the one on the front.

 

I found some fun straws and Michaels that were a pretty close match to Calypso Coral and added them to a 1" x 8" cello bag.  There is a drink mix pouch in the box near the straws although you can't see it.

 

 

There are a couple cards in the box as well as a coaster sticky note pad.  I will share the cards with you tomorrow!  My original box included a decorated candy bar, but we didn't have one around the house this time.

 

Supplies:

Yippee-Skippee

I am Me dsp

Calypso Coral ink

So Saffron, Basic Gray and Whisper White card stock

Deco labels collection framelits

Simply Scored tool

Sticky strip

Bone folder

In color Boutique Details

 

 

 

Teacher Gifts

 

The Late Night Stampers challenge this week is Teacher gifts...

 

I always like to give my kid's teachers a little thank you at the end of the year, I know it is something I couldn't do and I am grateful for them.

 

 

I put together this little box and decorated it with Tea for Two dsp and some Oh Hello stamped images.  The green striped things are cool straws I found and I put them into a 1" x 8" cello bag.

 

I added a wrapped up candy bar, post it note holder, decorated water bottle and flavor packet, a pen and some note cards.

 

One down, two to go!

 

Come on over and see what the team has created to inspire you!

Brights boxed set

Another sample project for the Late Night Stampers challenge of using In Colors this week, although this time I didn't use 2 of them.  I have chosen Lucky Limeade  as my In color choice and matched it with Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White.

The cards are very simple and easy and I used the Tagtastic stamp set along with a bunch of different punches.

You can find directions for the box at http://www.frenchiestamps.com/ .  I used her basic directions, but changed the front a little bit.

Supplies:

Brights pattern pack dsp

Tagtastic stamp set

Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight card stock

Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight classic ink

Rich Razzleberry dotted ribbon (retired)

Daffodil Delight 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

sticky strip

dimensionals

flower punch

extra large oval punch

1" circle punch

1 1/4" circle punch

decorative label punch

lace ribbon border punch

scallop circle punch

2 3/8" scallop circle punch

1 3/4" circle punch

bone folder

antique brad

velcro

Little boxes

I found these adorable little boxes on our demonstrator site (and can't find them again to give the creator credit at the moment - will keep looking and update!!). 

I plan to use this as one of our Stamp Camp projects this week and will show you the other creations in the future.