SUO123 Sweet Treats- Sheltering Tree Flag Box :-)

Hi Stampers!   

It’s time for the new SUO123 “Sweet Treats” Challenge and I decided to use the Sheltering Tree set along with the new Gift Bag Punch Board to create a patriotic star box in honor of Memorial Day. 

I hope you will find the time to check out all the rest of ourDesign Team ideas and create your own “Sweet Treats” project using Stampin’ Up! Only products !!

To create this “Sweet Treat” holder:

Use the Big Shot™ with the Star Collection Framelits™ to cut two large stars from Cherry Cobbler cardstock.  Use the next size down to cut two stars from Night of Navy cardstock and the next size down for two from Whisper White cardstock.

Create a mask from scrap paper for the “star” portion of the flag and mask the Whisper White star shape. 

Ink the background shape from Sheltering Tree with Cherry Cobbler ink (the one that is normally used behind the sentiments) and stamp on the star image for the stripes of the flag- you will need to re-ink as you stamp.

Once you are finished with the stripes, remove the mask for the star area of the flag, mask the stripes and ink the foliage stamp from Sheltering Tree using Night of Navy Classic Ink and stamp into the “star” area of the flag.

Repeat the above steps for the second white star.

Side view of Gift Bag center and banners :-)

Use the Gift Bag Punch Board to create the smallest size gift bag from Cherry Cobbler cardstock (the bag only needs to be 2” high so I used a 10 ½” x 2” piece of cardstock).  Note- the Gift Bag Punch Board called for a 10” piece for the smallest bag but for some reason, I did not have a flap on the last gusset to adhere so I found that a 10 ½” piece works better for the small bag).

Layer the star shapes together and adhere the small gift bag in the middle (raising the bag up so you cannot see it between the points of the star).

Stamp the Gorgeous Grunge diagonal line stamp with Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink and the Sheltering Tree foliage with Night of Navy Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock and punch out with the Banner Punch. 

Punch a few banners from Night of Navy cardstock and adhere the banners to a piece of Natural Linen Thread or Baker’s Twine alternating between the Night og Navy and stamped banners (Note- you will not see the material since the banners will cover it up completely- I used retired Hemp Twine since I had it on hand).

Mount the banner line to the center sides of the box (I used Tombow Adhesive for this step).

Stamp the sentiment using Night of Navy Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, trim and create the banner points with the Banner Punch.

Mount the sentiment using Stampin’ Dimensionals® to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Sheltering Tree, Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy

Paper/Cardstock: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy

Accessories: Big Shot™, Star Collection Framelits™, Banner Punch, Gift Bag Punch Board, retired Hemp Twine

Thanks again for stopping by – I had fun using Sheltering Tree in a different way to create this little treat box and now I just have to find some treats to fill it up!! 

I hope that you will create your own Stampin’ Up! Only project and play along with our “Sweet Treats” challenge!

SUO112 Christmas Wishes- Bow and Stars

Hi Stampers! 

This card was created for the new SUO112 “Merry and Happy” Challenge along with the AW31 Photo Inspiration Challenge.

I hope you will find the time to check the rest of the Design Team projects at both sites as well as the gallery submissions- great inspiration from all!

To create this card:

Stamp the large star from Bright & Beautiful with Mossy Meadow Classic Ink and stamp the medium star using Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock.

Using the Big Shot™ with the appropriate size Star Collections Framelits™,  cut out each star.  

Emboss a piece of Whisper White cardstock using the Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, trim and mount onto a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock, trim and mount onto the Mossy Meadow card base.

Attach ½ of a White Tea Lace Paper Doily to the card base, adhere both the large and medium star using Stampin’ Dimensionals® ( large star overlapping the top of the doily a bit and medium star on an angle).

Use the new Bow Builder Punch to create a bow from Cherry Cobbler cardstock and adhere to the top of the Cherry Cobbler star.

Stamp the sentiment from Ornamental Pine with Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink onto Whisper White cardstock, trim and create the banner points using the Hexagon Punch.

Use a Bone Folder to curve the sentiment and add to the card front over the two stars.

Adhere the Pearls to the edges of the sentiment and center of the Cherry Cobbler star to finish off the card.

Stamp Sets:  Bright & Beautiful, Ornamental Pine

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow

Paper/Cardstock:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow

Accessories:  Big Shot™, Star Collection Framelits™,  Beautiful Baroque Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder, Punches- Bow Builder and Hexagon, Pearls, ½ White Tea Lace Doily

Thanks again for taking the time to stop by – I hope that you will join in on in on the fun with your Stampin’ Up! Only creations and create your own “Merry and Happy” project!