Stampin’ Up! Presents & Pinecones Gift Box

Happy Saturday, y’all – I’m hoping you’re in the middle of a four-day weekend like I am!  And that you’re recovering from the excess of Thanksgiving dinner.  It’s always a little amazing when I’m actually hungry the next morning!

So….does anyone out there speak “cat”?  I mean…like…fluently?  I need someone to tell my little goofy cats that they need to turn around and bow up and fluff their tails and stare…the….puppy…down.  Instead of running from him.  He doesn’t chase things that don’t run.  And – if they’d act all menacing, he’ll slink away with his little wiggle-wagger tucked under as far as he can get it to tuck!

I’ve watched him do it with my friend’s beast of a cat.

But no.

They run.

On second thought…that may be their plan.  They get a little gallop and romp and the puppy gets scolded and put in the kennel or on his leash.  A twofer!  I have noticed that Katy in particular is back in the living room strolling around right by his kennel pretty quickly after “an event”!

Hmmmm. 😉

My share today isn’t a card.  It’s a card holder!  I used some Presents & Pinecones DSP and some Pretty Pines and a little bit of Jar of Cheer to make a box for my mom.  Take a look-see:

Yes, I know.  Her birthday was at the beginning of November.  Not the day after Thanksgiving. 🙁  But, I stuffed it full of Christmas Cards for her to use this year to send her Christmas letter.  Most of them with pinecones and holly and music.  All favorites – so…I’m hoping quality overcame tardiness! 🙂

I made the box using the directions in my tutorial, which you can see right here, being sure to use Tear & Tape Adhesive to make it strong.  One tip – when you’re measuring to determine how big to make your box, remember your envelopes are bigger than your card!  Just sayin’….

My box bottom is Emerald Envy card stock and the top is one of the pretty designs from the Presents & Pinecones DSP.  Then I wrapped some Cherry Cobbler 3/8″ Silky Taffeta Ribbon around it and made a bow.

I made a tag from a piece of Whisper White card stock, punching the top with my Scallop Tag Topper Punch, and rounding the corners with the Project Life Corner Punch.  Using a couple of images from the Endless Birthday Wishes stamp set, I stamped Happy Birthday in Cherry Cobbler on the bottom of the tag.

My trees are from Jar of Cheer, stamped in Emerald Envy.  I made two trees and stamped each one twice – offsetting the second stamp a smidge.

I cut a Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper pinecone with the Pretty Pines Thinlits, brushed it with my Gold Wink of Stella and adhered it over a Gold Foil solid pinecone.  The pine boughs are in Emerald Envy and some berries from Cherry Cobbler.  I used Liquid Glue to adhere them in an artful and oh-so-organic way onto the tag.

All that was left was to tie the tag to the bow.  To do that, I used a strand of Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine.  Then I used some Glue Dots to add a couple of Mini Pinecones and a little bow tied from Cherry Cobbler, Emerald Envy and Gold Baker’s Twine!  And that was it!

Et Voila!  All you’d need to do is change the sentiment and this would be a fun little box for almost any occasion!   Hope you like!  I think I put about 8 cards and envelopes in this one – it’s got 2″ sides.  And the cards were my usual thicker-than-normal layered jobbies!  So – be sure to check out the tutorial and use that DSP to make beautiful boxes to hold your small gifts this year!

Scroll on down for the card cuts and all the goodies you need to make this one for yourself!

HOST CODE FOR 16 NOV – 30 NOV:ADG4FHKU

Use this host code when you order and receive a free gift from me! But, if your order is over $150, please don’t use this code (you’ll miss out on your own Stampin’ Rewards if you use it) but you’ll still get the free gift – your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2015-16 Annual Catalog or the 2016 Holiday Catalog.  And – you can even select one of the Host-exclusive sets! See my Rewards page for more details.

STAMPS-N-LINGERS ORDERING SPECIAL!

Between now and 28 Nov 16, I’m offering DOUBLE Peppermint Rewards Points for all orders over $50 (before shipping and tax).

Peppermint Rewards Points are part of my Punkin’ Head Customer Rewards Program – and collecting them leads you to FREE gifts!  For more information on the benefits of collecting Peppermints, check out my Punkin’ Head Customer Rewards program right here!

And on top of your double Peppermint Points, I’ll give you a free trim….Silver, Gold or Linen.  What’s your style?

When you order, blast me an e-mail with your choice of Silver 1/8″ Ribbon, Gold 1/8″ Ribbon or Linen Thread.

I’ll get that ordered on my next Host Order on 1 Dec and then send it out to you quick as I can!  Easy!

It’s finally here folks!  Online Extravaganza has started!  This sale will bring you up to 40% off selected products for seven savings-filled days. Check out all the deals below and right here at my Online Store.  

There are two 24-hour Flash Sales on top of the deals offered all week.  The first Flash Sale has expired.  The next will be on the final day off the sale, 28 Nov.

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Stitched From the Heart Stamp Sale Ending Soon!

The 25% off sale on coordinating stamp sets is still going strong and will be thru the end of this month! Click here to open up a PDF with the list of stamp sets that are on sale.  Or – you can go right to them in my Online Store….here! 🙂

Details:

• 1 – 30 November 2016: select stamp sets 25% off
• Promotion Deadline (25% off select stamp sets): 30 November 2016, by 11:50 PM (MT)

My next Online Host Clubs will open on 1 January 2017!  The Online Host Club is an excellent way to earn Stampin’ Rewards Points – and DOUBLE Peppermint Rewards!!  Check out all the details here and let me know if you want to be on my list!

With the Occasions Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration flyer coming out at the same time…what a great time to join a club and reap some Host benefits!!  Give me a holler and let me get you signed up right away!

Time is drawing to a close on the Online Extravaganza and my ordering special – so don’t delay!

TTFN

Mary

STAMPIN’ UP! PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT:        

CARD CUTS USED IN THIS PROJECT:

Emerald Envy Card Stock: 8 3/8″ x 10″ (bottom of box); Pretty Pines die cuts

Presents & Pinecones DSP: 8 1/2″ x 10 1/8″ (top of box)

Whisper White Card Stock: 2″ x 4 1/8″ (sentiment tag)

Cherry Cobbler Card Stock: Pretty Pines die cuts

Gold Foil: Pretty Pines die cuts

Soft Suede Card Stock:  Pretty Pines die cuts

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator. Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!