Reindeer Fun Gift Packaging

Stampin’ Up!’s Reindeer Fun Bundle offers lots of opportunity to create super cute handmade greeting cards. (Click here to see one post.) But, I’ve also made some adorable DIY gift packaging. By folding the bag and adding a decorative belly band, you create two pockets that allow you to include any number of small gift items. I added a hot chocolate packet, candy cane, and chocolate. But you could include a greeting card, gift card, other candy, etc.

Stampin' Up! Reindeer Fun Bundle

In today’s post, I share two versions of this fun gift packaging idea with you.

Measurements and Details

  • Flat paper sack measuring 7 1/2 x 5.
  • From the bottom, fold up approximately two inches.
  • Add a belly band measuring 12 x 2: Reindeer Days 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper, creating a front pocket. I adhered the belly band in the front and covered it with the circle.
  • Stylish Shapes Die circle die cut with Real Red card stock and embossed with Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Powder.
  • Deer stamped with Early Espresso ink on Basic Beige card stock. Added harness with Real Red ink. Die cut with Reindeer Fun coordinating die.
  • Real Red & White Baker’s Twine

See another version below. I used the holly dies from the Reindeer Fun Dies with the Festive 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper and the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed these gift packaging projects.

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Kim

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Z-Fold Gift Card Holder

Do you give gift cards as gifts? If so, you need a way to package them! In today’s post, I share an idea for a z-fold gift card holder using Stampin’ Up!’s Reindeer Days products.

This fun and festive Reindeer Days Suite Collection features a variety of reindeer-themed stamps, dies, and coordinating products. Although the cute little reindeer pictured above looks like it might be difficult to create, it’s not! Be sure to watch the video below. I show you how quickly this little guy goes together.

(Note: Those cute Peppermint embellishments pictured in the bottom left corner have been super popular and have been in and out of stock since the September-December catalog went live.)

See the inside of the card:

Reindeer Days Z-Fold Gift Card Holder

Here are some measurements to help you get started:

  • Granny Apple Green card stock base measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
  • Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Granny Apple Green card stock measuring 4 1/4 x 9, scored at 3 and 8.
  • Real Red card stock measuring 4 x 2 3/4 (2)
  • Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper measuring 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 and 2 7/8 by 3 3/4 (for gift card section)
  • Basic White card stock 3 3/4 x 2 1/2
  • Granny Apple Green and Cherry Cobbler glimmer paper from the Festive 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper pack
  • Sentiment from Hang an Ornament stamp set
  • Early Espresso, Basic Beige, and Pecan Pie card stock for the deer die cut

How-To Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating the festive z-fold gift card holder.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you’re inspired to create one or more of these. Gifting season is soon upon us!

Kim

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Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

I don’t know the official count of how many days are left until Christmas. But, I do know, I should start to prepare!

Gift cards have become popular present options. And, it’s nice to have a fun wrapping mechanism for them. A look at Pinterest shows so many gift card holders in an array of designs. Today, I show you one of those: a pop-up gift card holder.

Here’s what the inside looks like:

Here are a few measurements to help you get started:

  • Real Red card stock measuring 4 1/4 x 10, Score at 2, 5, 6, and 7, 1 inch x 7 inches
  • Designer Series Paper: two pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 4 and two pieces measuring 2 3/4 x 4. I used the Take a Bow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.
  • For the sentiment, I used the Season’s Greetings from the Greetings of the Season stamp set. I die cut it with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies and layered it on Real Red and Garden Green circles.

Pop-Up Gift Card Holder Video

Be sure to watch this video from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, where I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this gift card holder. In addition, I show several variations and options.

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Happy stamping,

Kim

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Sentimental Christmas Book Treat Boxes

I really enjoy making little treat boxes and bags to give as class favors, party favors, and gifts to friends. Stampin’ Up! makes this easy with the array of products it offers. In today’s post, I use the Book Treat Boxes to make a gift card holder or candy holder.

Aren’t they super cute? They remind me of the Lifesaver holders from when I was a kid. Find these Book Treat Boxes in the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog. The plain white design allows you to customize these any way you like. You receive 10 boxes for $10.

In today’s post, I share a cute box covered with Stampin’ Up!’s Sentimental Christmas 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.

Sentimental Christmas Book Treat Boxes

Measurements

Here are a few simple directions to help you get started:

  • Sentimental Christmas (or patterned paper of your choice) measuring 9 3/4 x 4 1/4
  • Sentimental Christmas image punched with 2 3/8″ circle punch
  • Pretty Peacock card stock die cut with circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8″ Metallic Ribbon (about 9″ to tie a bow)
  • Petal Pink and Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems
  • Self-adhesive Velcro dots

Imagine all of the ways these can be decorated with different papers, images, and embellishments.

Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper

This festive patterned paper features traditional holiday images: holly and berries, candles, snowflakes, candy canes, Christmas trees, and more! Fussy cut individual elements for quick accents. Or cut the lantern and candy cane paper into six pieces to make quick card fronts. This paper was hand-drawn in colored pencils for original designs you won’t find anywhere else.

In addition, with each purchase of the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 to support children’s literacy around the world.

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give step-by-step directions for making the Sentimental Christmas Book Treat Boxes.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project. Please let me know if you have any questions about these cute boxes or any other paper crafting project.

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Kim

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Alphabet A’ La Mode for Halloween

Alphabet A' La

When I hold my monthly in person stamping classes in my home in Mesa, Arizona, I love to give each stamper a fun treat packet.

This month, I created these cute little Boo! treat packets as my gift to them. I used the Alphabet A’ La Mode Dies. The dies let you spell any sentiment you want. And, once upon a time, Stampin’ Up! sold the clear boxes that measure about 3 1/4 x 3 1/4. I found some extras in my stash and decided to create something fun for Halloween. And, I filled them with Reese’s Peanut Butter ghosts!

These DIY treat boxes are perfect for those special trick or treaters, kids, nieces, nephews, and grandkids, too!

If you don’t have access to these clear boxes, the current Scalloped Gift Card Boxes would work, as well.

Alphabet A’ La Mode for Halloween Treat Box

Here are a few details and measurements to help you get started:

  • Alphabet A’ La Mode Dies with Granny Apply Green, Pumpkin Pie, and Gorgeous Grape card stock. Tip: Apply Adhesive Sheets to the back of the card stock before die cutting. I die cut all the pieces and then mixed and matched the letters.
  • Basic Black card stock die cut with circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
  • Halloween Spells 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper cut at 3 x 3. (Pieces of the Simply Zinnia Designer Series Paper — the Pumpkin Pie stars and Gorgeous Grape — would work well, too.)
  • Black & Very Vanilla 3/8″ Large Check Ribbon colored with Stampin’ Blends. I used both Gorgeous Grape and Pumpkin Pie.
  • Gems: The Gorgeous Grape gems from the Glossy Dots Assortment work, as do the Granny Apple Green gems from the Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs.

I hope you enjoy these cute little Halloween treat boxes. I know my stampers appreciated them this month.

Do you love this Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper? See another post here to view a Halloween card fun fold.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping projects.

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Kim

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