Fancy Favor- Santa

It's here!!!! This Santa box was made 2 months ago but only did he show up today, close to the big special day :) oh well, better late than never..hehe :)

Anyway, this cute santa box was made with inspirations found in my BigShot Die. Did I tell you mine just got sooooo overused and broke down on me!! Thanks to the 3 year warrantee of SU! Soooo AWESOME!!! They got me a Brand New BigShot in no time and gave me FREE Shipping to return the old one!!! Fantabulous!!

If you don't have one yet.... it's just the best investment ever!!!

Ok here's the recipe for my Santa Box:

BigShot Tools
- Tasteful Trim die #120893 (for the beard and hat trim)
- Fancy Favor Die #115965
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder - Snow Burst #124096 (emboss the hat)

Punch:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906 (Santa hat)
- Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer #122464 (Santa hat trim)
- Snowflake #119852 (Santa hat trim)
- Bird Builder #117191 (wings for Santa's mustache)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack - circle #118309 (Santa's Mouth and inner eye)
- 1/2 inch circle punch #119869 - (Santa's outer eye and nose)

Cardstock:
- Whisper White
- Bushing Bride
- Real Red
- Poppy Parade
- Lucky Limeade
- Pretty in Pink
- Glimmer Paper - Silver #124005

Other Supplies:
- Stampin Pastels #109937 (for Santa's Blush)
- SU! Dimensionals #104430


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Happy Thanksgiving to All - A Lollie Tree

Happy Thanksgiving to all you talented and awesome crafters!!! Here's to another appreciation day for all you out there who inspired, created and shared. I'm thankful that I have you here who gives me the reason to keep on expressing my creativity. That alone is precious to me :)

Since the Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334 came out, this project is just the easiest to do. I made this project last August, only now did I get to post it.. why?... ugh... let me count the reasons..... super di duper BUSY!!!!

Anyway, there are 9 lollies in this tree:(from the bottom)
One 1-3/4";
Two 1-1/2";
Two 1-1/4";
Two 1";
Two 3/4" lollies
then folded in 1/2" intervals.

I used 3 star punch for the tree topper, and glued them as a 3 sided star using silver glimmer paper.

You can use this as decoration to your Holiday dinner table! Have fun making it :)


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Petal Cone - Santa Elf

I've been thinking of colors for this cute box and it didn't disappoint me. Here's a cute elf version! Just like my Santa Petal Cone, I used Glitter paper #121790, red this time.

I also discovered I had tons of small red buttons... voila!!! Very cute embellishment that sealed the design :) I believe buttons are the best dimension to use in any project :)

Many have asked me how I sealed these boxes.. just the plain four-side fold :) Have you seen those Petal card folds?... exactly like that :) You can seal them with a sticky strip if you have a heavy item in it. Just remember to fold the scores well so your box may stand perfectly.

Ok, Ok... I know you're intsy about details of the elf :)

Supplies and Tools Used:
Cardstock:
- Lucky Limeade - (the box)
- Whisper White - (for the beard and mustache)
- Blushing Bride (for the face)
- Poppy Parade (for the nose)

Punches:
- Ornament Punch #119847 (for the rim of the hat)
- Large Oval Punch #119855(Santa's face)
- Cupcake Builder Punch #121807(for the eyes)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(circle - for the nose)
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858(large flower - for the pom pom tip of Santa's hat)
- 2-Step Bird Building Punch #117191 (for Santa's mustache)

BigShot Tools:
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder #116824 (TIEF - Petals a Plenty)
- Petal Cone Die #121810
- Sizzlits Die #114511 - Little Leaves

Other Supplies:
- 1/4" Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon #109034
- SU! Dimensionals #104430
- White Gel Pen (for the highlights in the eyes)
- non-SU! small red buttons

Here's how they look in a set :)



Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Holiday Treat Box - Penguin

I know who'll be soooo excited to see this. She'll be thrilled to see this!! Yup! So you Penguin Lovers, here's one for you :) A Holiday Penguin Treat Box.

I've seen so many versions of this but decided to integrate all the designs in one. So if you see a piece here, just Holler.. :) Glad to have made this little one. The eyes are so expressive. The piece that just sealed the cuteness was the scarf. You can add more flare to it in the scarf by using other DSP or color! But this little cutie will just wow your special someone:) Have fun making them :)

Ok for the details....

Measurements needed: Whisper White CS (for the face, cut 3"x 2.5"); DSP (for the scarf = 1/2" x 3", and for the small piece of the scarf = 1/2" x 2")

Supplies used:

Punch:
- 2-1/2" Circle Punch #120906(for the hat- cut half)
- Boho Blossom Punch # 119858(for the pom pom on the hat - use the big flower)
- Curly Label Punch #119851 (for the flippers)
- Oval Small Punch #120908 (for the beak, cut round edges with 1/2" circle punch to make a pointed end)
- 3/4" Circle Punch #119873 (for the eyes)
- 1/2" Circle Punch #119869 (for the black of the eyes)
I also put an extra set of black 1/2"circle Punch behind the eyes to make depth.

BigShot Tools:
- Tasteful Trim #120893 (for the hat trim)
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder (TIEF) - Snow Burst #124096

Other Supplies:
- Glitter paper- Red #121790 and Silver #124005
- Ink pads for smudging (tempting turquoise & real red)
- Dimensionals #104430 (used on the 2nd piece of the scarf to add lift)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas 10-inch Wreath - Lollies

Whew, this was a great project but you'll really need to make time to make this project. Time to put things together, time to choose the color motif and designs to use in your wreath and time to put them together:)

For a 10" wreath, I used the cardboard base from the Glitter papers that came in. It's thick enough to make the base of the wreath. The tricky part is to get a disc out from it. I used my Circle Scissor Plus #112530, then set the dial to 6". This will cut the inner part of the wreath. TIP: If you are not able to cut the cardboard all through out with the Circle Scissor Plus blade, you may need to use a Box Cutter.

Measure 2 inches from the cut edge all around the circle to make a guide for the outer part of the wreath. Cut with your box cutter and use your Designer Sanding Block #124304 to smooth out the edges. Have fun making it:)
TIP: Good company and friends can help out. What a lovely way to spend time with love ones.

In the meantime, to make the lollies, there are many videos out there to learn from :) I'll let you know if I make my own tutorial. :)

Measurement of Lollies:
1-1/2" - Big Lollies (9 pieces)
1-1/4" - Medium Lollies (5 pieces)
1" - Small Lollies (3 pieces)
Lollies were scored at 1/4" apart using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool.

DSP:
- Holly Berry Bouquet #124004 (from Holiday Mini Catalogue)
- Jolly Holiday #117159 (retired)

Punch:
- Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer #122464
- Daily Triple Layer #122465
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858
- Scallop Circle Punch #119854
- 5-petal flower punch #119880

Other Supplies:
- Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Old Olive
- 5/8" Satin Ribbon - Real Red
- 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
- buttons (red and green)
- Glue Gun



Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Petal Cone - Santa

I'm blessed to have followers who inspire me. Not only do they inspire me they also spice up my creativity. I do believe we all need one another as craft artist and I just want to thank you all out there :)

Today, I would like to share a casing I made from Mary's Craft Room :) I saw it in her blog last September and have been planning to make these. I just tweeked and spruced some parts. Thanks, Mary for sharing your inspiration from your daughter :)

Here's a set of them. I just can't stop making them too :)


Supplies used:
Punches:
- Scallop Circle Punch #119854(with silver glitter for the hat rim)
- Scallop Oval Punch #119856 (for the bottom edge of the hat rim)
- Large Oval Punch #119855(Santa's face)
- Cupcake Builder Punch #121807(for the eyes and holly berry)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(circle - for the nose)
- Boho Blossom Punch #119858(large flower - for the pom pom tip of Santa's hat)
- 2-Step Bird Building Punch #117191 (for Santa's mustache)

BigShot Tools:
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder #119277(TIEF - Elegant Lines)
- Petal Cone Die #121810

Cardstock:
- Real Red (for the box and nose)
- Blush Blossom or Blushing Bride (for the cheeks)
- Basic Black (for the eyes)
- Whisper White
- Spruce (Pear Pizzazz)
- Cherry Cobbler Red (hollies)

Other Supplies:
- 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red #109034
- Glitter Paper - Silver #124005
- Not SU Punch for the cypress leaf with the holly berry
- Tempting Turquoise Ink Pad #100814 (to smudge edge of mustache)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Christmas Stocking- Penguin

Happy Halloween to all!!!... odd.. but today I'm posting something for Christmas. Scary, Scary... Merry :) Don't worry, I'm not confused... just busy frazzled. I apologize for the late post but I'm back again for more fun projects this holiday season:)

The new Holiday Stocking Die #124098, is so much fun! Not only can you use it for stockings, some use them as a head of a horse or a head of a reindeer :) These stockings can be made for holiday cards or as Gift Card Holders. Just cut 2 pieces of stocking die and emboss them (for back and front) and hot glue the edges, just enough for a gift card to fit from the top.

Much more traditional, here's one with my good old penguin punch art where I used the Owl Punch. Here's a closer look. Have fun making them :)




Supplies Used:
Punch:
- Owl Punch #118074 (for the penguin)
- 1" circle punch (for the hat and penguin wings)
- 3/4" circle purnch (for the penguin's face)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack (flower - for the hat top)
- Scallop Oval Punch #119856 (for tags)
BigShot Tools:
- Holiday Stocking #124098
- Textured Impression Embossing Folder(TIEF)- Petals-A-Plenty#116824
- (TIEF) Stripes #123128

Other Supplies Used:
- 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Halloween Bat Punch - in CLEARANCE SALE NOW

Ok,Ok... don't worry! I'm not getting the Milk Carton fever. This project is just in my long list of TO DO. It's been sitting in my Draft Box for long. So anywho, I'm sure you'll still be excited about my cute bat..hehe. ENJOY!!!

HOW TO MAKE THE BAT:
- 3/4" Circle Punch #119873(for the body)
- Bat Punch (in clearance sale, but you can use your scallop circle punch for the wings)
- Itty Bitty Punch Pack #118309(use the circle punch for the eyes)
- Owl Punch #118074 (use the smallest circle for the eye dots)

Other Supplies:
- Wicked Cool Stamp Set #120600- Clear; #118738- Wood
- XL Bigz- Tasteful Trim Die #120893
- 5/8" Satin Basic Black ribbon - #117285
- Milk carton Die #117310

TO MAKE THE BOXES: Click HERE

Don't forget to get your Bat Punch - LAST CHANCE!!! CLICK HERE for CLEARANCE SALE!!!!




Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Another Altered Milk Carton Box - Witch

Hi! I've had this box made a month ago but didn't get around sharing it until now. I'm still having my computer problems but good thing I had posted this picture before my hard drive crashed :(

Anyway, the mask that my witch was wearing was made with the Curly Label punch #119851. Just punch half of that label with a large oval punch #119855. Then glitter at the edges. Here's how I did my "masked cat".

The witch's hair was made with the Tasteful Trim die #120893.

Other Punch Used:
- Petite Pennants Builder #122361 (used for the hat)
- XL Tag #119866 (used fo the face)
- Window Word Punch #119857 (used for the rim of the hat)
- 1/2" circle punch #119869 (used for the eyes and eyelids)
- 5-Petal Flower #119880 (1 petal used for the nose)
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309 (use the circle punch for the iris of eye)
- Crop-A-Dial hand punch #108362(for the holes on the box to thread a ribbon)

Other Supplies:
- Basic Black CS
- Old Olive - 5/8" Satin Ribbon #117292

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Alternate Milk Carton Box - Halloween

Hi! AAAAHHHHH... I've been having computer problems.. well more of hard drive problems. It holds all my pictures and files for Creations on Paper!!! All my projects,ahhhh. I've been in panic mode for a couple of days now. My hard drive just seized to work and my computer is not reading anything on my external hard drive! The pictures I took for my upcoming share cannot be accessed!!

But fortunately, I found the answer to my problem online. It' worth asking people around online who knows this stuff :) THANKS GUYS!!!

Anyway, I've been wanting to share this Altered Milk Carton - Halloween pumpkin. As I've mentioned, the Halloween DSP - Frightful Sight #122351 is awesome! One of the best I've used :)

I also used the SU! BigShot Die- Leaves #2- #113459 and embossed it with the new Textured Impression Folder- Houndstooth #123134. Tied the box with Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon #117292

HOW TO MAKE THE EYES:
Left Eye - used 3/4" circle punch; 1/2" circle punch; and Owl Punch eye
Right Eye - used 1/2" circle punch; used 2 Owl Punch eyes (medium and small)

HOW TO MAKE THE MOUTH:
Use the Cupcake Builder Punch #121807, punch with twice to form a mouth :)

Have fun making them :) See ya later!


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Halloween Bitty Box

I just got my NEW Simply Scored Scoring Tool! It's just amazing and so easy to use! I don't have to worry about scoring my paper with the wrong measurements anymore.
I immediately made these Halloween boxes. The LOLLIPOP embellishments were made with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool #122334. To put an extra pizzaz on these lollipops, I glued silver glass glitter #120995 at the edges.

I also used my favorite Halloween Stamp set "Batty for You" #116576 and heat embossed the images to Whisper White Cardstock. I used a 1" circle punch to punch out the images without their captions so I can give an extra layer of cardstock measuring 1-1/4".

If you really want to learn how to make these embellishments, come try it out for size in my classes. Just email to book your class with me :) Not only will you make these boxes, you'll get to make Halloween Cards and other Halloween Favors.

Here are other designs and colors. So much fun to play with.



Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Halloween Invitation

At work, we have this big Halloween Decor in front and it leaves a bold impression that Halloween is here! Can anyone guess what it is? Anyway, my project today will show you. Yes, it's a creepy window...lol. I just couldn't resist making a card out of it. I hope you like it :)

Below is an earlier stage of my card... didn't quite know how to complete it yet. But of course, the undying owl punch always is the winner. This time I used my Mummy Owl. Cute one ey..



I was looking for a stamp for Invites but I guess it's an oldie retired set.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Bitty Box Pop Out Halloween Owl -Witch

It's Halloween Time and we need to start projects for the occasion before it's too late! I was so curious with the Bitty Box SU! Die and tried it out for size. Here's something you can use for your Halloween Treats. I made a pop out Halloween Owl Witch inside the box. Not only do you get this surprise in the box, you can also add some candy corn in them. BOO...What a treat!!!

Here's how the box look like when it's close. So easy to make and so handy. You may make any kind of Halloween owl in them :) Last year, I made a handful of owl designs. Feel free to use them :) Just do a search in my blog for "Halloween Owls".
Have fun!!!



Supplies used:
Cardstock:
- Pumpkin Pie (for the box)
- Basic Black (owl's hat and bad)
- Whisper White (owl's eyes)
- Rich Razzleberry (for the owl)
- Old Olive (for the owl, and tag)
- Kraft (for the broom stick)
- So Saffron (for the broom brush)

Stamp Set and Ink:
- Wicked Cool #120600-clear #118738- Wood
- Early Espresso Ink Pad
- Whisper White Ink Pad - craft #101731

Punch and SU! Bigshot Die:
- Owl Punch #118074
- Window Word punch #119857 (for the hat ream)
- Modern Label #119849 (owl stand for the pop out effect)
- Large Oval Punch #119855 (for the tag)
- Scallop Oval Punch #119856 (for the tag)
- Bat punch - retired
- Bitty Box Die #115967

Other supplies:
- SU! Dimensionals #104430
- Jewels - Basic Rhinestones #119246

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Milk Carton Boxes - Tutorial

Hey, there! By popular demand, here is a mini tutorial on how to make these Altered Milk Carton Boxes. It's really easy, but if you really need more detailed instructions, read on....



With two 5-1/2" x 6" Cardstock pieces, use the BigShot Milk Carton Die #117310. Position your cardstock from the seam or tab of the box die. As a result, the other side of the cardstock will only have a portion of the 4th side of the box.



Cut the partial piece of the box. Then, fold all scores.



Now with Sticky Strip or Crystal Effects glue (my college friend, Dodjie, had used the code #101055 as a metaphor for a person who brings people together...lol!!!) Thanks, Dodjie. :) Anyway, if you know me well, I prefer using the crystal effects glue on everything! :)




To assemble the box, glue the Cardstock pieces as illustrated.

Then cut the bottom flap corners of the box for easy bottom seal.


TIP: To position your box well, I'd put a round item (maybe a ball or a 2-3/4" diameter sauce dish)



To punch holes on the top edge of the box opening, use the 3/16" hole of the Crop-a-Dial #108362. Punch the hole right in the middle of each fold as illustrated.


Viola!!! You have your gorgeous box :) I hope this mini tutorial helped. Have fun making them!


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Milk Carton Boxes - Holiday

Yep! You guessed right! A holiday version of the Altered Milk Carton Box. This time I used the Triple Layer punches to decorate these boxes. The Blossom Bouquet #122464 and the Doily Triple #122465. The triangle tree was made with the Petite Pennant Punch #122361 and embossed with Petals-A-Plenty Textured Embossing folder #116824.



The tags I used was from the set "Tags til Christmas" #121169-Clear and #120847-Wood. This set is so one of my favorites for the holiday. I used them last year for my tags and will be using them again this year :) Don't forget your baker's twine #123125 (Cherry Cobbler/White). The ribbons I used are the 5/8" satin ribbon. Works really well with these boxes. Just punch holes at the opening edges of these boxes then thread your ribbon.

Hmmmm.. what's next on these boxes... come check it out this week. To MAKE this boxes click HERE .

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Altered Milk Carton Boxes - Part 2

Did I tell you I'm so addicted in making these boxes? Here I go again with more designs with 5/8" satin ribbons and Grosgrain Ribbons :) This time I used my Build a Cupcake punch #121807. It's so perfect just decorating them around these boxes :) Well, what are you waiting for? Bring out your imagination and make your own version of yummy boxes. All you need is your Milk Carton Die #117310. To make these boxes, click HERE.



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