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LIP SERVICE

Hello to all of my creative friends who pop in from time to time – thank you for visiting me again.

There is nothing insincere about my love of Stampin’ Up!® and its amazing, high quality products – my use of the expression ‘lip service’ relates to today’s project.

When I was at the supermarket recently I found a tube of lip balm and I knew that I should buy it and package it more attractively. A good lip balm gives your lips good care – ‘service’.

I decided to use a sheet of paper from the FINE ART FLORAL DESIGNER SERIES PAPER that could be described as a bit like a beehive design. The Burt’s Bees container is more of a Bumblebee colour but I wanted to match the DSP and went for So Saffron.

The ITTY BITTY GREETING STAMP SET provided the sentiment I wanted and was a perfect size for the CLASSIC LABEL PUNCH.

The BASIC GRAY TWINE from the WELL SUITED TWINE COMBO PACK was a good match to secure the greeting banners in place.

I enjoy the challenge of making gift boxes and packaging. It requires me to visualise a package, take measurements and plan a two dimensional plan for a three dimensional final product.

This is why I really love pattern making and sewing. The idea that you could design a garment or see a garment in a magazine and break it down to translate it to a flat pattern that, when sewn, results in a wearable and hopefully, fashionable piece of clothing. And, as I approach a 6 figure age at the end of this year, I am drawn to all those thinking skills that will keep my brain age younger.

This style of box can easily be upsized to hold a new lipstick. What would you use this style of box for?

Happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make the gift box. If you live in Australia, just click on SHOP NOW or the products you want to order and you will go straight to my 24 hour online store.

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LOTS OF LOVELY BOXES

Hello to all my stamps, ink and paper friends – thanks for popping by.

After sharing quite a few cards in recent days, I needed to make a 3D project (well, a few).

I was inspired by a blog post from Ashee Ahmad, shared by Sonia da Silva on Facebook. Ashee Ahmad, a demonstrator from Lincoln, UK, shared a square fold flat gift box. I followed her instructions to make a gift box using the FINE ART FLORAL DSP.

How to Make a Square Fold Flat Gift Box – Crafting with Ashee
Ashee Ahmad’s gift box

And, I made a few more! The bottom flap opens in the same wasy as the lid so you can fold them flat.

The first box is a 2″ cube. It is the second smallest one that I made. I made three larger and one smaller – the sizes are 1-3/4″, 2″, 2-1/4″, 2-1/2″ and 2-3/4″ cubes.

I used Old Olive and a sheet of FINE ART FLORAL DSP.

Now I just need to make a few gift tags to coordinate with the boxes.

A huge thank you to Ashee for sharing her box instructions.

I imagine jewellery surprises tucked away in each box. What would you put into the boxes?

Happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make these boxes. If you live in Australia, you can order any of these products by simply clicking on the SHOP NOW icon or directly on the product you want to order..

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Paper Snips
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ANOTHER ICE CREAM BIRTHDAY GIFT BOX

I made this gift box on my Facebook Live on Wednesday. If you want to see how I made it, here is a link – just click on the image:

I used a sheet of Cinnamon Cider A4 card stock for the box base and a piece of the ICE CREAM CORNER DSP for the top.

The sheet of DSP I used is an amazing representation of a ice cream/waffle cone look.

I made a belly band to secure the box lid in place. I used the birthday greeting again and stamped it using Blackberry Bliss because it coordinates with the new Blackberry Bliss 1cm Striped Ribbon.

Can you guess which die set I used to cut the greeting? (HINT – it’s my favourite)

I have been doing so much fussy cutting recently and I’m getting better at it!

The lid of the gift box has is scattered with lots of fussy cut ice cream cones – some single, some double and some, the elusive triple.

I look at the lid and wonder whether I should add some more. I’m still undecided. What do you think? Should I add some more – fill some spaces?

Here’s another image with the belly band moved.

Should I add some more? Let me know!

Thanks for popping by … happy stamping.

These are the products I used to make this gift box. If you live in Australia and want to order some of them, let me help you.

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Paper Snips
[103579]
$17.00