Christmas Box with Cards

My sister saw the Halloween box when she came over the other day. She had made a comment about needing one for every month for her desk at work. But then I think the idea overwhelmed her but it got me thinking. Her birthday is coming up and so I thought I would make her some. I see this as a great opportunity to use up some retiried DSP and make some really cute boxes for gifts. so here is the box and cards that go into the bottom drawer. Thanks Becky for the inspiration.

Eat Drink and Be Scary

I just love this project. It was so fun to put together and I absolutely love the finished project. This was a project that Becky designed for U-Stamp and when I saw it I couldn't wait to try it. This is what the box looks like from the front.

The bottom drawer pulls out and it is big enough to hold full cards. The top lid comes off and can hold treats or something.


Here are the cards that I put in the drawer. I thought the front was cute and just turned that into a matching card.

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Sept Club Project

I saw these little Halloween Treat Envelopes on Becky's Blog so decided to try one out and see if I would like to make one for a club project. It was really easy to put together and you really just can't go wrong with Batty For You :)

Cute Little Pumpkin Box

I saw this on Becky's Blog and had to put one together real quick. It was really easy to do but very small. Becky had the instructions on her blog.

Wild About You - Spots

This one one of my most favorite of the Wild About You cards that I made. I just love the layout and spots. I can say that cause this one is a total case off of SCS. Fun card - that I am going to have a hard time giving up :)

Stamps: Wild About You
Paper: Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Bashful Blue
Ink: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red, Sp Saffron
Accessories: White Organdy Ribbon, Button Die, Circle Scissors, Linen Thread, Scallop Edge Punch

Wild About You Apple Cider

I really like this card. I know it is the Apple Cider DSP. This pattern was my most favorite from the package. I thought I had a full pack of Button Latte but could not find them - so I used a white button - but I think it would look better with a vanilla button.



Stamps: Wild About You

Ink: Really Rust, River Rock. Wild Wasabi and Chocolate Chip

Paper: Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla and Apple Cider DSP

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Button Latte, Antique Brass Brad

Wild About You - Jersey Shore

I thought this card would be good if my mom has any male staff members to give a card to - as this card has no ribbon. This is also another one that we can mass produce. I think there will be 6 of these cards.

Stamps: Wild About You
Ink: Only Orange, Brilliant Blue
Paper: Only Orange, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White, and Jersey Shore DSP
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch

Wild About You - Sweet Slumber

This card and DSP makes me miss Baja Breeze. One of my favorite in-colors from last year. This is another one where I think I have about 5 packs of the Sweet Slumber. I hord the DSP :) Now trying to get it used up before I purchase too much of the new.

Stamps: Wild About You
Ink: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Sweet Slumber
Accessoreis: Baja Breeze striped ribbon, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals

Wild About You - Sweet Always

This was one of my most favorite designer series paper from last year. I think I have 5-6 packages of it at home. I love the colors and the patterns. And I love that the squares are just punched out using the 1 1/4" circle punch. Makes it easy to cut out.

Stamps: Wild About You
Ink: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White and Sweet Always DSP
Accessoreis: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Wild About You - Haiku

This is a Z fold card and so quick and easy to put together. This is one of those cards we'll be able to mass produce (well if you call 12 cards mass producing :)

Stamps: Wild About You
Ink: More Mustard Tangerine Tango
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla and Haiku DSP
Accessories: Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

Wild About You

My mom's birthday is coming up and have been thinking about what to get her for her birthday. She has everything and does she really need more stuff :) So I decided to make her a bunch of Wild About You cards. My mum is a principal at a local elementary school and their theme this year is Wild About Learning. So I thought I would make her 50 cards using this set. And she could give appreciation notes to her staff to let them know she is wild about them and it will follow their school theme. I think she will love them. I am making at least 2 of each card and then with some of them I may make up to 12 - depending on how much retired DSP I had. My goal with the wild about you cards - is first to make cute cards - but then to use some of my retired product. So the next several posts you will see retired paper and ribbon - but also cute cards and cute ideas :)

Stamps: Wild About You
Paper: Blue Bayou, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White
Ink: Blue Bayou, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, So Saffron, Ruby Red
Accessories: 5/8" chocoalte chip grosgrain ribbon, Dimensionals

Thank You Kindly

I saw this set of cards when I was out at Ashley's house and just loved them. I went home an mounted my Circus Circles set so I could make these cards. I didn't change a thing as they were perfect. I made 6 of them - one in each of the In-Colors. The card size is 5x5. Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Circus Circles, Thank You Kindly

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Burmuda Bay, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry

Accessoreis: Scallop Square Die, Perfect Details Texture Plate, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip double stitched ribbon, sponge to distress the edges and dimensionals.

Circus Circles

This is a super simple card that I saw this card on SCS and just had to case it. My goal has been when I see something I like make it right away to reduce the number in my favorites folder. The first thing I loved with this card was the colors. You can't go wrong with chocolate chip :) Then I love the circles. It uses the Final Press Embossing Envelope to emboss the chocolate chip piece and then emboss a white piece punch the circles out of. If I made this again I would probably use the white satin ribbon as organza ribbon looks a little more like vanilla against this card.

Season of Joy

This has been another one of my neglected Christmas sets so want to be sure to use it. I usually use the tree from this set so happy to find use for a different stamp from this set. I also love the Petals of Plenty background embossing folder.

Holiday Line Up with Snowflake #2

I absolutely love this set - I just have to use it in small doses to reduce the color time. The Big Shot is also one of those tools that I turn to daily. The snowflake die is one of my favorite.

Delightful Decorations

I love the new Holiday Mini Catalog. It is filled with such fun stamps and accessories. This is the thrid card that will be a part of Septembers Christmas Card Class.

Winter Post with Lovely As A Tree

This is another card that I CASED from SCS. The original stamper used the Wood Notes. I used Very Vanilla. Winter Post was one of those sets that I wasn't planning to get. I really liked it but it reminded me of another postcard set that I had gotten years ago and never used & I thought the same would happen with this set. Then my friend Terry used this set on a project last year so I got it so we could have it on hand. And glad I did. I loved the gift tags that we made last year and the pocket card made in July. This set just reminds me of an old fashion Christmas. Also looking at my Lovely as a Tree set - I haven't used any of the stamps except for the one with lots of trees. Trying to change that this fall as well. I just love the colors of Rich Razzleberry and Black together.

Two Cool Dudes

I CASED this card fom SCS. I am really trying to utilize the sets I have and not have any more retire on me with them still being new and unmounted. This will be one of the cards for Septembers Christmas Card Class. Love the snowman. Never thought about using it with Real Red. I think Snowman and I think some form of blue. But I really like it with the red.

Halloween Treats Class

So here is all the treats that we will be making in the Halloween Treats class. I love them all and now thinking I need to stock up on this paper. I really loved last years and was sorry to see it retire - but this years is by far my favorite so far. The Class will be on Friday - October 2nd at 5:00 PM or anytime after at Kristine's home. Class Fee is $15. Join us for an evening of fun. Hope to see you there.

Halloween Treat Box

I love the way this box turned out. I think it is the DSP :) Love the colors and the Batty For You. I am planning to fill this Halloween Popcorn. I used one of the tags from the matchbox die. I had a lot left over that I had cut when making the advent tree. So decided to use them up here.

Halloween Water Bottle Holder

Batty For You is my most favorite Halloween set. You can use it on all types of projects. This is a water bottle holder using the From the Crypt DSP. Great addition to any Halloween event.

Halloween Pillow Box

I just love the Halloween Paper this year. While planning projects for the Halloween Treats class I ended up turning to this paper for almost every project. I haven't used the pillow box too much and I love how quick and easy this was to put together. The ribbon keeps the box closed so you don't need much adhesive.

Remake of the Halloween Treat Bag

I like this one much better. So I added DSP and changed the stamp set. The pumpkin stamps I had were too big and then I found these buttons that my sister-in-law had given me. She brought them back from Mexico. They made a cute addition to the treat bag.

Matchbox Christmas Tree

I thank Deborah for this idea. I attended a shoebox swap during convention and Deborah had a display set up. One of her items was this advent Christmas Tree. I loved it so much I had do go home and make one. This will be a class that I offer on Saturday Sept 19th from 10am-1pm. The class will include everything you need to make this tree including a full roll of sticky strip (retail value 6.95) and a package of Build A Brads - (retail value 9.95). Class fee is $30.

Angie's 2nd Card

The Thinking of You card that Angie made for her friend - loved it so much that she asked her to make her some thank you cards. So this is the card we decided to make. When I first saw this in the IB&C I loved it. Since I had made the Hot Air Baloon cards I had left over Mellow Moss DSP so we just changed up the green. She did a great job putting them together - again impressing her friend and building her confidence. Great job Angie.

September Card Kit

Featured Set: "Falling Leaves"

Featured Accessory: Orchard Ribbon Originals AND Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel

In this kit, you'll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown above - so you will receive all of the consumable supplies that you need to create 12 cards total.

You will also receive 2 additional full color samples of "alternative" cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit, as well as step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 designs.

Card Kit Price is just $15--that's 12 cards, plus envelopes for just $15!

Each month, the card kit also features both a Stamp Set of the Month and an Accessory of the Month. If you purchase the card kit, you may also purchase these items at 20% off!

September Featured Products:

• Falling Leaves Stamp Set ($21.95) $17.56 with purchase of Card Kit (plus shipping/tax)
• Orchard Ribbon Originals ($9.95) $7.56 with purchase of Card Kit (plus shipping/tax)
• Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel ($8.50) $6.80 with purchase of Card Kit (plus shipping/tax)
  
  What else will you need? See the list below for items that were used to create the cards in this kit. If you already have everything--just buy the card kit and you are ready to create!
  
  If you don't have everything--place a product order with your kit (don't forget about the discount on the "featured products!")
  
  Or--you can use the card kit to create your own designs using other stamps and inks that you already have--the choice is yours!
  
  Orders for the Card Kits must be received by September 15th. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.
  
  Call or email me today to order:

Kristine Memmott

801.979.0798

kristinescreations@comcast.net

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

The Card Kit ($15) Includes:

• 6 Pieces of 8 ½” x 5 ½” Soft Suede Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 8 ½” x 5 ½” More Mustard Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 3 ½” x 4 ¾” Elegant Eggplant Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 3 ¼” x 3 ½” Always Artichoke Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2” x 2” More Mustard Cardstock
• 12 Pieces of 2” x 2” Confetti Cream Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 3 ½” x 1 ¾” Bravo Burgundy Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 1 ¼” x 4 ¼” Soft Suede Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 5 ¼” x 2 ½” More Mustard Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 1 ¾” x 5 ½” Elegant Eggplant Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2” x 2” Always Artichoke Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 1 ½” x 5 ½” Confetti Cream Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2” x 2” Bravo Burgundy Cardstock
• 6 – 5” pieces of Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon
• 6 – 2” pieces of Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon
• 6 – 5” pieces of Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon
• 24 – Pewter Brads
• 12 – Very Vanilla Envelopes
• Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces
  
  Products you will need to complete cards as shown:
  
• Always Artichoke Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• More Mustard Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Elegant Eggplant Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• VersaMark Ink Refill ($3.95)
• Stampin’ Around Jumbo Handle ($5.95)
• Uninked Jumbo Cartidge ($7.50)
• 1 ¾” Circle Punch ($15.95)
• 1 3/8” Circle Punch ($15.95)
• 1 ¼” Circle Punch ($15.95)
• 1” Circle Punch ($10.95)
• Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)
• SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)
• Bone Folder ($6.95)
• Paper Snips ($9.95)
• Mat Pack ($9.95)
• Paper Piercer ($3.50)
• Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel ($8.50) $6.80 with the purchase of the Card Kit
• Falling Leaves Stamp Set ($21.95) $17.56 with the purchase of the Card Kit
• Orchard Ribbon Originals ($9.95) $7.56 with the purchase of the Card Kit

Choose your option below to purchase through PayPal or send me an email to customize what you want or to set up other payment arrangements. (PayPal options are: Card Kit with Shipping is $18.00, Card Kit by Pick-Up is $15.00, EVERYTHING bundle includes the Card Kit, Stamp Set, Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel, and Orchard Ribbon Originals and shipping!)

Frankie Matchbook Candy Holder

This was such an easy project - I just love it. I took the layout idea from a card in the IB&C and changed it up a little to be a matchbook. It fits a fun size bag of candy like M&M's. The paper is cut at 3x8 1/2". Score at 5" and at 1". Decorate the front - staple in the candy and close. So easy!

Stamps: 24-7, Smarty Pants, and Batty For You

Ink: Old Olive, Basic Black

Paper: Old Olive, Summer Sun, Whisper White

Accessories: 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon, scallop edge punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch.

Matchbox Die - Batty For You

I really liked this project. The Matchbox Die is so easy to use and I love using Batty For You for Halloween projects. And I love this years Cast-a-spell DSP. It makes cute nugget covers.

Sweet Rewards

Stampin Up is offering a sweet deal for hosting a Stampin Up workshop.

Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10! *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

You can see the full flyer here.

Scallop Spiders

I saw these last year and thought they were such a cute Halloween Treat. So I made them this year for a possible idea to use in a Halloween Treats class. These two are made with Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry.