I am super excited and proud to be the guest stamper for my wonderful upline, Mary Fish! This is an opportunity that she offers to all of her PALS and I always love to share my work! I hope that you think this post is inspiring and practical…as I think the title says it best…a "box of fun"!!!
I like to create "kits" that are a fun class for people! This box of fun has 6 cards and adorable envelopes… 8 yummy Hershey Nuggets….a super cute decotated box of Tic-Tacs….and I even tucked stamps in the box for a total gift that anyone would love to receive!
Let's go ….cause' I am sure that this will be a "keeper" for you to make! I do not know about you ……but I love to give gifts that I make! This is a perfect concept and just think of all of the wonderful stamp sets we have that can be made for your friends and family!
The focal stamp set I used was from the Spring Occasions Catalog and it is appropriately called Geometrical….so fresh and fun! There are sooooo many things you can do with this set…I am mearly touching the surface!
Today, I am using the 3 focal sentiments from this Stamp Set and making (2) cards of each design! There are the same with the exception of the envelopes! If you follow my blog, (and I hope you do!!!!!) – you know that I like to make the mailman smile….
What I did was…. on one….I stamped the sentiment on the back flap of the envelope and then using the coordinating Kaleidoscope DSP Paper, I lined the inside of the envelope and then the other…..I stamped the sentiment on the front lower corner of the front of the envelope and then covered and trimmed the back flap of the envelope!!!!
My Mom loved cards….she love the "hunt" for the perfect card to send to someone as well as she love receiving cards…but the one single thing that always made her happy was when an envelope was lined…and I always line and do something fun to my envelopes!!!
Let's get to the 1st one…cheer up buttercup! Such a sweet sentiment! One thing that I should say is…make sure that your ink pads are well "inked" – I know….I have posted about this many times….but it is important as it is the WOW factor in have a clean and crisp image!
An "anchor" item that I used on each card and it is super-duper cool is the Angled Tag Punch...tags are HOT and tags are FUN!!!! It is sooooo darn tootin' easy to use…the white pieces are 2" X 4" and then I matted them with a coordinating color just a "smidge" larger……to me that 1/8" of an inch = 2 1/8" X 4 1/8"!
I felt with the sentiment it was only fitting to use the Petite Petal Punch….and I "rolled" the edges of the flowers and then a simple glue dot was all that is needed!
Card # 2….this is so sweet – it could have easily been a super cute valentine but this is a cute card….."just because" – I can easily see me sending this to my kids and dear friends!
For the hearts, I used the small heart punch and did pop them up with a stamin' vitamin – the one thing I never skimp on….Stampin' Dimensions….LOVE THEM and use them all of the time!
Do you see in the picture the super cute Tic-Tacks!?!?! Please click here to a post I did before and you will get the scoop on the "how to's" Super cute, fun and easy – those that receive them…LOVE THEM!
Card # 3…..HOORAY FOR TODAY!!!! That's what I feel! I am happy that you are popping by and I do hope that you will subscribe to my blog….you can click right here from my blog and you will get a daily dose of inspirations…..tips and techniques!
The "dots" I punched out with the 1" circle punch and yes, I did pop them with my vitamins! I hope that you are LOVIN' how simple and clean these cards are as much as I do!
We are so fortunate to have so many incredible ribbons in our collection! Some of the ribbons I used to day were the Bermuda Bay 1/8" taffeta ribbon, the whisper white bakers twine, the Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon….our ribbons are the best!
We sure do love our "nuggets" – these are always a hit and so easy to "fru-fru" – it is simple a 1" X 3" and then use glue dots and BAM …..DONE!
I apologize that the below picture is not the best….but with the case it was hard for me to get a good picture!
Wait! – What about those cases…. – these are THE BEST and they are available for you!!!! They come in 2 sizes and this one is the Full Size Wood-Mount Case! You will get (4) for $6.95!
Let's stop and talk about something that we ALL struggle with – that is organization! Being organized with your craft area really makes making projects so much more fun and relieves stress! This is why I love to make and give gifts that are practical…and everything about this is practical!
I thank you for popping by and I hope that you have enjoyed this post! Please feel free to leave me a comment on how you liked this!
I will be sharing with you later in the week a post on the "smaller" size of boxes with super-de-duper 3 X 3 cards! I love this size and they are truly "lifesavers" when you need a quick "go to"!!!!
I am an email away and I think that this post shows you how easily you can get a $50.00 order together to pick a Sale-A-Bration FREEBIE!!!! Woot-woot!
I thank Mary for giving me this time and if you follow my blog, you already know that the PALS are the best! I have a cyber group of "family" that are always there for inspiration, support and friendship!
Please pop back tomorrow…it's a keeper!
That is so cute and you did an awesome job with the instructions! Susan, you really have such incredible talent and you are such a blessing for Stampin’ Up and all of us. Thank you for taking the time out from loving and caring for John, shoveling snow and animal care to show us such talent everyday! You are truly an inspiration!!
Lou
This is adorable, and while I did not like that stamp set, you show me that I do. Thanks to Mary for having you as her guest stamper, now that I have seen your blog I am going to follow it. LOVE your work, and your instructions are amazing!
Oh Yes Susan! I love this whole set. You did another fantastic job. Yippee! 🙂
I am in awe of you Susan. I was telling my husband about the “superwoman” that I follow every day. Always a beautiful project. I never thought I would like this set, but it is amazing what you did with it.
What a gorgeous and useful gift and the cases are wonderful. Thanks!
I’m so fortunate to be able to showcase your adorable project today. Paper Hugs, Fearless Leader 🙂
Cute… Cute…Cute…
I, too, wasn’t in love with this stamp set until today, seeing your work with it!!! I think I just have to have it now!!! Thanks for sharing your work and your wonderful instructions!!!
Oh my gosh, this is the cutest gift! I’m a HUGE fan of the Hershey Nugget wrapped up, makes such a fun gift alone but with these added pieces, it is a wowser fun gift! Thanks for sharing!!
Susan….Your project is just ADORABLE and can image how much fun it was to put together. Thanks for sharing with us!
Great set! Very Cute!
Oh so adorable!! Well done!
Bravo for such a great kit! You rock Susan.
I love this. It’s so bright, clever and filled with treats. I wasn’t keen on that stamp set but now it’s on my wish lust! Thank you for sharing your talent.
So fun! Anyone would be thrilled to get this kit. What a great thing to send to a crafty friend who’s down as well.
Love this set and the colors are so vibrant! What a neat idea, and wouldn’t this this be a great idea for a hostess thank you 🙂
What an awesome project Susan! This would be great for a couple of my elderly friends. They would just love to receive something like this. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Awesome project Susan! Another hit from your creativity! Thank you for sharing and thanks to Mary Fish for sharing YOU with us!
Just adorable! What a perfect little gift to give! I’m with some of the others, I have the
stamp set, but never really “in love” with it, but now you’ve shown such inspiration with it, I
will put it to good use! Really cheerful and vibrant and FUN! Thanks for your creativity you show each and every day ! Have a great Sunday!!! Relax a little. : )
Once again, your inspiration is firing off my creative juices! I’m looking at these, thinking wonderful Easter gifts with some pastel papers and bunny stamps! Thanks, Susan!
I just love the way you box everything up as a gift. So clever and the presentation is just super over the top! I forgot about those tic tac gifts…will have to run to the store and get on that! 🙂 Thanks so much for your daily inspiration and friendship! You rock!!!
Very very cute! I now Need those boxes and I have been on the fence with that stamp set but now I Need it too! Thank you so much for your daily & joyful inspiration!
Dear Susan, What a joy you are. This Box of Fun is exactly what it is.
What a great gift to give to anyone. Your colors are so beautiful. The stamp set
you used shows so much happiness. You are amazing. I am so glad you are one of Mary Fish’s Pals.
I check both of you out every day. I truly enjoy both of your sites. Mary, Thank you for showcasing Susan’s great Box Of Fun today. Thank You for sharing your gifts with all of us. Happy Stamping.
Ellen Hinds
Love this Susan! I think anyone would love to receive this! TFS!