Category: box

Little Critters, Penguin & Deer – Curvy Keepsake Box

I love these little critters that have been made from the curvy keepsake box. These are the perfect size for Christmas decorations to hang on the tree. They are also great for a little after-dinner chocolate.

Little Critters, Penguin & Deer - Curvy Keepsake Box
Little Critters, Penguin & Deer – Curvy Keepsake Box

I think these are just beyond cute. When the large curvy keepsake box was in the catalogue I made these with my London card club group and they were a hit. One lady in a primary school teacher and made cut out these for her pupils to make. They are easy to put together as they require no glue. You cut out the shape once with the die and then just fold it closed. Kids can decorate them however they wish.

I love the idea of making little critters with these boxes. You could equally make Father Christmas or Elves from these boxes. You are only limited by your imagination. I have used various punches to create eyes, feet and such like here.

Other 3D Projects

What other things could you make these little boxes into? Let me know in the comments below.

As always there is a video tutorial and supply list below.

Thanks for coming and until next time Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Early Espresso A4 Card Stock

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

Pumpkin Pie A4 Card Stock

Real Red A4 Card Stock

1/2" (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies

Classic Label Punch

Mini Glue Dots

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming

I have this gorgeous large gift box to share with you today. This uses the Brightly Gleaming Speciality Designer Series Paper (DSP). This is a very good size box, perfect to house a present for a special someone.

Large Gift Box Tutorial - Brightly Gleaming
Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming

The Brightly Gleaming DSP is gorgeous. One side of each sheet has copper foiling. I have used two different designs here to give you options when making this box. This box measures 6″ X 4″ X 2″. This paper is part of the Brightly Gleaming suite of products that includes the Christmas Gleaming stamp set and two ornament punches.

Large Gift Box Tutorial - Brightly Gleaming - Ornament paper
Large Gift Box Tutorial – Brightly Gleaming – Ornament paper

The bauble and sentiment have been heat embossed with copper embossing powder to match the paper and copper foil sheet. I love the way all the colours co-ordinate in the paper, inks and ribbon.

measurements

  • Pretty Peacock – 10″ X 8″ Scored at 2″ on all sides
  • Brightly Gleaming DSP 10 1/16″ X 8 1/16″ Scored at 2″ on all sides
  • Very Vanilla strip 2″ wide

The strip of Very Vanilla is the full length of an A4 sheet but was still too short as this is a large gift box. I had to add in an extra little piece that is hidden on the bottom of the box.

Other Christmas Projects

As always there is a video tutorial and supply list below.

Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper

Christmas Gleaming Cling Stamp Set (En)

Versamark Pad

Copper Foil Sheets

Simply Scored

Embossing Buddy

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

Heat Tool - Uk Plug

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En)

Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

Snail Adhesive

Mini Curvy Keepsake Box – Perfect for a Sweet Treat

Yes, that is correct, we have a Mini Curvy Keepsake Box. I’ve missed the original curvy keepsake box as I am sure you have too. It was so versatile and could be made into so Snowmen and Father Christmas but to name a few.

Mini Curvy Keepsake Box from Stampin' Up!
Mini Curvy Keepsake Box from Stampin’ Up!

The mini curvy keepsake box is new in the Autumn / Winter catalogue but it is not just for Christmas. It is perfect to hold a Ferrero Rocher chocolate or to use as a place card at a table. I have made it up here in my new favourite colour, Gorgeous Grape.

It, of course, is superb for Christmas as it’s a great size to hang up on a tree as Christmas decoration. You could also make an advent tree with it. Each little box would hold a treat for each day of advent.

This box is incredibly easy to make as it requires half a sheet of cardstock to make. You can use scraps of designer series paper and ribbon to decorate. It is also a great project for kids as once the box is made they can spend hours decorating them to their heart’s content.

Other 3D projects

There is a video tutorial and supply list below as usual.

What is your favourite item from the new catalogue? Let me know in the comments below.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock

Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Gorgeous Grape 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Tiny Keepsakes Cling Stamp Set (En)

Tiny Keepsakes Bundle (En)

Cat in the Box – Cute little Gift Box

Today I have a cute little gift box perfect for any cat lover. This project features the Nine Lives stamp set from Stampin’ Up! and the matching cat punch. I love sets with punches because they make creating so easy and simple.

Cute Cat gift box using the Nine Lives stamp set and matching punch from Stampin' Up!
Cute Cat gift box using the Nine Lives stamp set and matching punch from Stampin’ Up!

I love cats but am highly allergic to many of them, especially if they have longer hair. The shorter the hair the better. When I worked in London I used to be a finance office in social services and spent a good part of my week visiting clients at home. I was walking down a street and saw this gorgeous moggy with long hair and couldn’t resist stroking it. It was a big mistake as I must have touched my eye afterwards. Within half an hour my eye closed up. YIKES!!! I, therefore, have to love them from afar.

This cute little box is made from gorgeous grape cardstock and the matching designer series paper (DSP) family packs.

measurements

  • Gorgeous Grape cardstock 9 x 6 inches, scored on the long side at 2, 3 1/2, 5 1/2 & 7 inches. Scored on the short side at 1 1/2 inches on either side.
  • Brights family pack DSP
    • 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches x 1
    • 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches x 1
    • 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inches x 2

The Nine Lives stamp set is a two-step stamp set which allows you to stamp the cat with different markings. This is fabulous as all cats have such different and distinctive markings. If you are a dog person there is a set called Happy Tails also with a matching punch!!!

As usual, the video tutorial is below along with the supply list. My question for today is are you more a cat person or a dog person and why? Leave me a comment below.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Gorgeous Grape A4 Cardstock

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Nine Lives Photopolymer Stamp Set

Cat Punch

Snail Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Simply Scored

Gorgeous Grape 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Candle / Tealight Storage Box

Cute candle storage box that holds four dinky little tealights. A perfect little gift for a party bag or table favour. This can also double as a place name by changing the sentiment.

I don’t know about you but I love candles and have a huge collection of all shapes and sizes. I don’t really like the ones with a strong scent as they cause my allergies to act up. Sneezing and lighted candles don’t really go well together.

I have made this box many times through the years with different card and paper and every time it turns out super cute.

Candle Storage Box using supplies from Stampin' Up!
Candle Storage Box with supplies from Stampin’ Up!

The style of this box is a pizza style box in that whole box is made in one piece.

measurements

  • Crushed Curry Cardstock – 11 x 4 3/4 inches.
    • Scored on the long side at 1 1/2 inches, 4 3/4 inches, 6 1/4 inches & 9 1/2 inches
    • Scored on the short side at 1 1/2 inches on each side.
  • Mosaic Mood Speciality Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • 7cm x 2.7cm x 2
    • 7cm x 3.5cm x 1
    • 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 2
  • Crushed Curry Cardstock – 3/4 inches wide and long enough to wrap around you box.

As always there is a video and supply list below.

I have a question for you today. Do you like candles and if so what are your favourite ones? I love the wax melts as well and have one here in my craft room. They are all vanilla though. I did once have one that smelled of Jelly babies but that made me too hungry.

Here are some other projects made using the Mosaic Mood DSP

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Cute candle storage box

Product List

Parcels & Petals Cling Stamp Set

Parcels & Petals Bundle

Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Everyday Label Punch

1-1/2" Circle Punch

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Tool Box for “Take your Pick Tool”

Took Box I made using the Follow your Art suite from Stampin’ Up! This cute box holds the versatile Take your Pick tool. I love this tool as it is an easy pickup tool, stylus, pokey tool and now you can also get a die brush attachment. What more could you want from a crafting tool? I, therefore, had to make it a pretty box to live in.

Tool Box for the Take your Pick tool from Stampin' Up!
Tool Box for the Take your Pick tool from Stampin’ Up!

I adore this box, it uses one of my favourite colours, Bermuda Bay and the fun Follow your Art designer series paper (DSP). It boasts a magnetic closure so you don’t have to worry about it opening and spilling the contents everywhere.

The box is made separately from the wrap around closure, therefore, making it a very simple and easy make. Previously, I was storing the Take your Pick tool in the original box it came and it such a nuisance to get it out and try and make it fit back in that I never used it. This box is so pretty and just sits on my desk, consequently, I’m using the tool much more instead of the 3 other tools I was using.

Measurements

  • Follow your Art DSP – 7 3/4 inches x 1 1/4 inches x 1
  • Follow your Art DSP – 7 3/4 inches x 3/4 inch x 4
  • Bermuda Bay – 8 inches x 5 inches, scored on the short side at 1, 2 1/2 , 3 1/2 inches
  • Bermuda Bay – 9 3/4 inches x 3 1/2 inches scored at 1 inch on all sides.

As always, I have made a video showing you exactly how to make this box. The supply list is below the link to the video.

That is all for now, until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Video showing the Took Box for the Take your Pick tool from Stampin’ Up!

Product List

Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Classic Label Punch

It Starts With Art Cling Stamp Set

It Starts With Art Bundle

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Cute Gift Box – Magnolia Lane

Cute gift box which is perfect for a lovely birthday treat for someone special.

I have another lovely project to share with you today. Here is simple and easy gift box that is perfect for that special gift for someone important.

Cute Gift Box – Magnolia Lane, made using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

This box is quick and easy to make thanks to the wonderful coordinating products that Stampin’ Up! provides. The box is made from Mossy Meadow cardstock and the lovely Magnolia Lane designer series paper. The magnolias have already flowered sadly but this paper can keep them alive and is great for the gardener in the family. I think this box would have been perfect for my Granny with a lovely little soap in it.

In Lincoln we had some lovely pink and white magnolias that were out a few months ago. I do like the spring flowers as they herald the start of warmth and beauty.

Measurements

  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock – 8 x 8 inches – Score at 2 inches on all sides
  • Mossy Meadow Cardstock – 7 1/16 x 7 1/16 inches – Score at 1 1/2 inches on all sides
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper – 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches
  • Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper – 3 3/4 x 1 inch x 4
Side view – Cute Gift Box – Magnolia Lane, made using supplies from Stampin’ Up!

As always I have done a video showing you how I made this box and the link and supply list are below.

Just to remind you that the catalogue went live yesterday and if you want a copy click on the contact me button to request one.

I love to hear you comments on my projects so please leave some here or on YouTube .

Thanks for dropping by and be sure to check out my other videos on YouTube and subscribe.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

YouTube Tutorial showing you how to make this cute box.

Product List

Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper

Delightful Day Photopolymer Stamp Set

Delightful Day Bundle

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

Stampin' Dimensionals

Glue Dots

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

A Sweet Treat Tin

Hello,

We have been lucky in Lincoln, all the snow from the last few weeks missed us. We had a light dusting but nothing like last year. I am very pleased as was in no mood to be snowed in again. Life has been busy has usual. I’ve been busy sorting out my car. She is now serviced and road tax and insurance paid. I am so pleased with my insurance as I’ve managed to save about £500 on it compared to last year.

I have a cute project to share with you today. I find these little metal tins online and thought they would make a lovely treat tin. They are big enough to hold a good amount of skittles or smarties.

The gingham gala paper measures 5.5cm x 4cm. I do love this set of designer series paper (DSP) It is a lovely mixture of pastel colours and makes me think of spring and all it’s joys.

The ribbon was from Sale-a-bration but is sady sold out now. You could use a number of other ribbons from the annual catalogue or dye a whisper white ribbon with a reinker. Let me know if you what to know how and I will make a video.

Thank you for stopping by and please hop over to my YouTube account and subscribe to keep up to date with my videos.

Until next time, Enjoy Being Creative!!

Ashee xx

Product List

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

Highland Heather A4 Cardstock

Sweetest Thing Photopolymer Stamp Set

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack

Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon