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.
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.
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Welcome to the Stampers Dozen June Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we’re working with Stampin’ Up!’s In Colors. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain a host of paper crafting inspiration. Please leave comments! We love to hear from you!
What are In Colors?
In Colors are a collection of five new ink colors Stampin’ Up! releases each year to keep the palette fresh and exciting. Each set of In Colors lasts for two years. These colors help keep Stampin’ Up! on trend with current design, and they play well with the other current ink offerings.
2023-2025 In Colors
2024-2026 In Colors
Country Birdhouse Box
Today, I’m sharing a fun supply box inspired by my friend and teammate, Gina. She demonstrated this box design at our team meeting. I just had to share the design with all of you. I love that you can store so many things in this handy box, such as cards, embellishments, adhesives, and more. And, you can make it with card stock.
Be sure to watch the video below to see how this box comes together. I use the 2024-2026 In Colors and Stampin’ Up!’s Country Birdhouse Bundle for my box. (Just a quick note: Stampin’ Up!’s stamp set and die bundles are on sale for an additional 10 percent off through June 30, 2024.)
You’ll need two sheets of matching card stock measuring 8 1/4 x 9 3/4. Follow the scoring and cutting directions below. You can also follow along with the video.
Below: Page 1 template
Below: Page 2 template
Join the two pages together with Tear n Tape as suggested below, using the strip on the right hand side of page 1. Add Tear n Tape where indicated on each side of the box. See below for side one.
Add Tear N Tape for the other side. See below for side two.
Feel free to decorate your box with any patterned paper and embellishments. The card stock piece(Pretty in Pink) for the back of the box measures 6 x 5, with the DSP (Shy Shamrock) measuring 5 3/4 x 4 3/4. The card stock for the front of the box measures 6 x 2 3/4, with the DSP measuring 5 3/4 x 2 1/2.
How to Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you love this box created with Stampin’ Up!’s Country Birdhouse Bundle and the 2024-2026 In Colors.
Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop to gain more color inspiration. Click on the blog links below.
Do you like to make items in addition to greeting cards with your paper crafting products? I know I love to make small treat packets and gift packaging. They’re fun to give out at classes and special events and to celebrate birthdays, say thank you, and more. These are also perfect for bridal or baby shower partyfavors.
These dies make great frames for cards, and they pair with the Countryside stamp set. But they’re also large enough to make a treat holder.
Countryside Corners Treat Holder
And, this design is easy peasy. Here are a few details. Be sure to watch the video below (a Facebook live replay) to see step-by-step instructions for making these fun treat packets.
Use the largest die to cut the image from card stock (5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″)
Score the die cut 2 1/4″ on each end
Choose the second largest die and cut some coordinating Designer Series Paper
Trim two inches off each end of the image.
Fold the card stock on the score lines
Glue the DSP to each side
Insert candy
Pinch the top of the packet together and punch a hole with a small hole punch
Add ribbon
Decorate as you wish
Enjoy these two additional samples. Which one is your favorite?
The above packets uses the Starry Sky design from the 2022-2023 In Color 6 x 6 Paper Pack with a sentiment from Country Bouquet and flower from Petal Park.
And this last sample uses the Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper with a sentiment from the Circle Sayings Stamp Set.
How To Video
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This is one of those projects I make each year: a desktop calendar. It’s fun to change the patterned paper and designs and to add a special quote or image.
The DIY desktop calendars with Post It Note pads are easy to create and to personalize. From co-workers to relatives to hostesses and bridge group buddies, these homemade calendars make great gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone.
2023 Desktop Calendar Samples
The calendar featured at the top of this post offers a sneak peek of Designer Series Paper you can earn free during the upcoming SaleABration promotion in January and February of 2023. I paired the Dandy Designs 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper with a sentiment from the Season of Chic stamp set (available in Stampiin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog) and the Something Fancy Dies (soon available in the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog).
The above calendar uses patterns from the Butterfly Kisses 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (Stampin’ Up!’s Annual Catalog) and a butterfly die cut from the Brilliant Wings Dies (also Annual Catalog).
Desktop Calendar Measurements
See some starting measurements below. Be sure to watch the video to see how all of the pieces come together.
Calendar base: 11 x 4 1/4 scored at 5 1/2 and 2 3/4
DSP piece for bottom: 5 1/4 x 4
Coordinating card stock for base (on which to place note pad): 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
Coordinating Card stock for calendar piece: 5 1/4 x 4
DSP for top: 5 x 3 3/4
Please note: I purchased the mini calendars from Taylored Expressions.
2023 Desktop Calendar Samples Video
To see a few different designs from past years, click on the links below;
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Sometimes, you need a quick gift box for a last-minute gift. Keep some of Stampin’ Up!’s Kraft Gift Boxes on hand. (Find them on page 140 of Stampin’ Up!’s 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.) You receive ten of them for $10. During SaleABration — now through August 31, 2002, receive a package free with a $50 order.
They’re very easy to assemble. Watch the video below for a quick visual.
They’re large enough to hold full-size cards and envelopes as well as other small gifts. And, you can decorate them any way you want to match the gift or the holiday for which you’re giving. Or, don’t decorate them at all; they have a peekaboo window to showcase what’s inside. Adorn with a ribbon and a gift tag, and you’re good to go!
Season of Chic Gift Box
Here are the other products I used to create this box:
Gingham Cottage 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper–Pumpkin Pie Design (found in the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog)
Season of Chic Stamp Set
Shaded Summer Stamp Set
Stylish Shapes Dies
Layering Circles Dies
Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim
Linen Thread
Champagne Rhinestone Jewels
Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso Ink
I created matching note cards to include in this gift box with the Kraft Note Cards and Envelopes.
Gift Box Video
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