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Friday, 9 August 2019

Bird Ballad easy tall gift box.

Beautiful paper makes beautiful projects. And one really beautiful paper is the Bird Ballad from Stampin' Up! Today I am sharing a stunning tall gift box which shows of the Bird Ballad paper beautifully. This box is so easy to make let me show you how.

I needed a tall box to present some high end cosmetics and really did not have time to go shopping ..then I remembered ??? why am I even thinking about buying a box when I can make my own. We don't even need a heap of things to make boxes just good quality card and pretty paper Stampin' Up! to the rescue yet again. I so glad I keep a good stash of white card I do try to ensure I never run out.

By mixing the busy patterned paper with a plain card stock base it makes the paper look even more striking. All you need add is some pretty ribbon around the lid, and a small sentiment or decoration to the bottom.

I have a fun step by step tutorial for this project so why not come on over and craft along with me. I will leave measurements below so its even easier for you to create this project yourself.

Happy stamping xx Amanda

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Measurements

This project was first created by Crafty Caroline Creates you will find that post here

Cut card to 10 1/2 x 8" score on the long side at 3-5-8-10" score on the short side at 2"

Cut patterned paper to just over 8 x 7 " score on short side at 2 and 5" score on long side at 3 and 5"

Tuesday, 9 April 2019

Large fancy edge gift box.

Pretty boxes for pretty things...but sometime you need a slightly larger box. Today's creation for you is a sturdy large gift box with a fancy edge. The internal box measures 4 x 6" so a good size for a whole host of gift giving ideas. And you can make this with ease let me show you how.

As you can see its a great sized box . The box is super easy to make you need 2 x A4 sheets of card. All measurements are below. Decorate with some pretty Tear Room designer series paper, add a pretty die cut with a stamped sentiment, ribbon and punched flowers and hey presto. A beautiful box great for any gift giving occasion. Just add some tissue paper inside to nestle your gift.

To show how easy this box is to make I have a step by step YouTube tutorial for you to craft along to. So grab a fresh brew, get comfy and enjoy the video. measurements and products used are listed below.

Please do leave a comment if you enjoy this project I do appreciate them and do read them all.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

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Measurements

Box cut card to 10 x 8" score on all four sides at 2"
( 25.4cm x 20.3 cm score on all four sides at 5cm)
wrap over lid cut card to 6 1/4" x 11 3/4" score at 4 1/8 - 6 1/4 - 10 1/2"
( 15.9cm x 29.8cm score at 10.5cm - 15.9cm - 26.7cm )
cut DSP layers 1/8" or 0.3 cm shorter on two sides than the panel you are adhering to … or make a smaller increment if desired.

Wednesday, 9 January 2019

Simple, pretty re inforced box.

I did say I was in a box making mood this week and here is another simple box for yu to add to your repertoir as it were. A lovely 3 x 3 x 2" box when complete great for lots and lots of uses.

I love the pretty colours here, they are bright without being gaudy and everything just co-ordinates beautifuly. This is not by chance ohhhh no !

Stampin' Up! are clever bunnies and their colour shades match perfectly. So the colour in the paper lid is the same shade as the stamped image, and the same shade as the ribbon AND the same shade as the stunning foiled card. Lovely Lipstick is currently my top favourite colour ... well for this week anyhow.

Having products that co-ordinate saves you time, money and stress ... no shopping around... no wasting card because it doesnt look right... and NO stressing thinking that YOU cant co ordinate.

I have filmed a quick fun tutorial for you to create this box for yourself. All the measurements are listed below for you, and the products I used have clickable photos which lead direct to my online store for you to browse and shop.

So go grab a brew, get comfy and enjoy the video.

happy stamping xxx Amanda

Measurements

Lid -cut All my love DSP to 6 x 6 score on all four sides at 1/2" then score again at 1 1/2" using a piece of the card as a butting edge ( see youtube video ).

Base - Cut lovely Lipstick foil sheet to 7 x 7" score on all four sides at 2"

cut flaps and form box as per youtube tutorial above.

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