It’s only been a few days since the Stampin’ Up! Last Chance promotion started and already there are a lot of things that have sold out. This makes it much harder for me to ensure my projects only include products that are still available for you to buy if you want. Today’s decorated box uses six retiring products including the Honeybee Home Stamp Set and coordinating Honeybee Blooms Dies. Several items are now available at deep discounts (see the product list at the end of my blog for more ... VIEW POST
Florets and Polka Dots
With all the focus now firmly on Christmas it’s hard sometimes to remember that other events happen at this time of year. At the craft fairs I attended last weekend there were lots of people looking for cards, and not just for Christmas. I also sold get well, sympathy, new baby and anniversary cards to name but a few. So today I thought I’d decorate a box for a “special day”. All I needed was the Framed Florets Stamp Set and Dies along with the limited availability Fitting Florets ... VIEW POST
Storybook Vibes
After a few warm and sunny days, this morning has dawned very differently. Today we awoke to thick fog with a definite chill in the air. Still, it wasn’t all bad because as the light improved we noticed four adult deer enjoying their breakfast that is our lawn. One of the things I love most about living in rural Nova Scotia is seeing the animals that visit our property. So you won’t be surprised they inspired today’s project featuring a deer from the Storybook Gnomes Designer Series Paper (DSP) ... VIEW POST
Treat Someone Today
Today is Father’s Day and it looks like the weather is going to cooperate. Like many people when it’s nice I like to get outside and enjoy it. That means less time indoors to craft, although I never stop entirely. This time of year also sees lots of celebrations with graduations, weddings, births etc. So for today’s simple Sunday post I designed a quick box project using the Scalloped Kraft Treat Box, a little paper and the Celebrating You Stamp Set. It’s food-safe too and perfect for a homemade ... VIEW POST
Box Clever When In A Hurry
So this is going to be a super quick blog post. We have a severe winter storm that's just started to ramp up and I'm not sure how long the internet and power will stay on. With that in mind I decided that decorating a gift box would be a speedy option. The sentiment is quite generic, but makes this a box that can be used for any occasion. Making up the box is really simple as it comes ready assembled as a base with separate lid. All I had to do was fold in the side flaps on each piece, ... VIEW POST
Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes Are An Easy Option
While I don't mind making my own boxes and have posted videos on my YouTube channel showing different styles, I quite like that Stampin' Up! gives us some instant box options. In the January to June 2021 Mini Catalogue there's the drawer-style Love You Always Treat Boxes. Sadly this box is being retired and now only available while stocks last. But we don't lose one box without gaining another, and that's what I have for you today. In the 2021/2022 Annual Catalogue one of the new packaging ... VIEW POST
