Hey there, how are my favorite crafty people out there?  I know this is a really exciting time right now, with the big retirement sale going on of a lot of Stampin’ Up!’s stamping supplies.  If you haven’t a clue about what I am talking about you may want to visit the link at the top of this blog to my store to see all the tools, stamp sets and embellishments that are reduced in price and while supplies last.  Every year, Stampin’ Up! publishes a new catalog and before that they put quite a few items on “the retirement” list and will no longer be producing these items.  Therefore they go on sale and some are half price.  Typically, papers, inks and embellishments go quickly.  There are a lot of tools going out too.  Although I am sad seeing 40% of my stamp sets and 60% of my tools on the list,  I am looking forward to ordering out of the new catalog (obviously to replenish stock so I can feature and spotlight current items for you to craft with.  I got a chance to look at the new catalog this week and there is some really nice things coming out.  Very exciting!!!  As a demonstrator I do get the opportunity to take part in a pre-order and I already have a list.  Such fun.  Anyway, onto today’s cute project.  It’s a really cute box with enough size in it to hold a number of goodies.  Please note here that the scalloped oval punch, the oval punch and the birthday bouquet patterned paper and enamel dots are on the retired list.  If you want them, get them now and I think they will be quick to sell out.  Also, the big craft scissors I use in the video are retiring too :(.

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The particulars:

• Card stock sizing 12 by 6

Scoring on the long side at 2, 5, 7 and 10 inches.  Scoring on the short side is at 2 and 4 inches.

Patterned paper sizing:

• Top and sides (3 pieces) 1 7/8 by 2 7/8
• Front (1 pc) 1 7/8 by 1 7/8 inches

Hello and welcome my fine crafty friends.  I have a wee box for you today and I hope you like it.  With no further adieu here is the project that I am sharing today.  The particulars are below the video and supply list.  Enjoy and have a good weekend.

The details:

• Card stock sizing:  7 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches
• Long side scoring at 1, 2 1/2, 4 1/4 and 5 3/4 inches.

Short size scoring at 1 1/2 and 4.

Patterned paper sizing:

• 2 pieces at 2 3/8 by 1 3/8 inches.
• 1 piece at 2 3/8 by 7/8

Weird title eh?  I have so many box making videos that I have to try to identify them any way I can. I am NOT a writer and my titles are not very original but I am sure you will forgive me because this is a really cute gift box and it just so happens that it is the project I am sharing today.  I hope you enjoy the video and have a good weekend.  The details are after the video and supply list.  Enjoy.

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The details:

Card stock sizing 8 1/2 by 11 inches

• Long side scored at 2 1/2, 5 1/4 7 3/4 and 10 1/2.
• Short side scored at 1 1/2, 5 1/4, and 7 3/4.

Patterned paper sizing:

• 2 pieces 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches (front & back)
• 2 pieces at 2 1/4 by 3 1/2 (sides)
• 1 piece at 2 1/4 by 2 1/2 (top)

Hello and thanks for hanging out with me today.  I have a really sweet little favor box for you today and it is a different build for me (in other words I almost doubted myself when I was demonstrating it thinking I had it wrong).  Anyway, check it out and let me know what you think.  The details and supply list are below.

The details:

Card stock 8 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches

• Long side scoring at 2, 5, 7 and 10 inches.
• Short side scoring at 1 1/4, 4 1/4 and 6 1/4.

Patterned Paper sizing:

• 2 pieces sized 2 7/8 by 1 7/8 inches (front and back)
• 2 pieces sized 2 7/8 by 2 7/8 inches (sides)
• 2 peices sized 2 7/8 by 1 7/8 inches (for the lid top and front)
• 1 piece 1 7/8 by 1 7/8 (cut diagonally in half for the lid side)

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Hi everyone.  I happy you are here with me.  This is my project for today.  Check it out.

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The particulars:

Cardstock sizing: 61/2 by 4 1/2 inches

Long side scoring:  1, 3, 4, and 6 inches

Short side scoring: 3/4, 3, and 4 1/8 inches

Patterned Paper Sizing:  2 pieces at 1 3/4 by 2 inches

Hi there.  Thanks for joining me today.  This is the project that I am sharing with you today.  I managed not to eat all the chocolates in the pouch, can I hear an Amen!!!  Chocolate is my favorite.  Anyway, check it out!

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The particulars:

Inside box:

Cardstock sizing:5 1/4 by 3 3/4 inches
Long side scoring: 1 1/2 and 3 3/4 inches
Short side scoring: 1 1/2 and 2 1/4 inches
Patterned Paper Sizing:  2 pieces sized 1 1/4 by 2 inches and 2 pieces sized 1/2 by 1 1/4 inches.

Outer Pouch
Cardstock sizing: 3 by 11 (or 12 inches)
Long side scoring:  4, 5 1/2 and 9 1/2 inches
Patterned Paper Sizing:  4 pieces sized 3 3/4 by 2 3/4, 1 piece sized at 1 1/4 by 2 3/4 and 2 pieces sized 1 1/4 by 2 3/4 (or if you are using the 12 inch card stock size these pieces are 2 1/4 by 2 3/4 inches).  The white greeting piece is 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches.

Hello there crafty friends.  I appreciate that you are spending some of your time with me.  This is the project I am sharing today.  Check it out.

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The particulars:

Cardstock sizing: 8 1/2 by 11 inches
Long side scoring:  1/2, 2 1/2, 8 1/2 and 10 1/2 inches
Short side scoring:2, 4, 6, and 8 inches
Patterned Paper Sizing: 4 pieces sized 5 3/4 by 1 3/4 and 1 piece 1 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches.

Hello there.  I saw this demonstration from a lady in the Uk and I really liked the box but it was too big and it seemed to be quite complicated.  So, in my usual fashion I dumbed it down so I could wrap my head around it and voila…a simple project appeared.  🙂  Check it out!

https://youtu.be/2ju3ROqkRtw

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The particulars:

Box Cardstock sizing:10 1/2 by 4 3/4 inches
Long side scoring: 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2 and 10 inches
Short side scoring: 3/4 inches
Patterned Paper Sizing:  3 pieces sized 2 1/4 by 3 and 2 pieces sized 2 1/4 by 2 1/4

Bottom Tray Cardstock sizing:5 3/4 by 4 1/2
Long side scoring:  1, 1 3/4, 2 1/2 and 5 inches
Short side scoring: 1 3 1/2

Lid Cardstock sizing: 4 1/16 by 4 1/16 inches, and score on all sides at 3/4 of an inch.

Hello there!  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you are headed to having a wonderful weekend.  For today’s project I am sharing what I am giving to my February customers who shopped in person or online with me this last month.  If you are visiting and are considering purchasing Stampin’ Up! products I hope that you consider me as your demonstrator as I do like to give a gift of appreciation when you do shop.  I try to keep the projects small so mailing them isn’t a super costly thing.  This month I had to include chocolate because well, you know, it’s my favorite (if you have been following me for a while you probably know that already).  Thanks to all who shopped with me and please know that I truly appreciate your business.

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Endless Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set	Hello Honey 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	English Garden Designer Series Paper	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper
Hello Honey Classic Stampin’ Pad	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad	Glue Dots	Tear & Tape Adhesive
Bone Folder	Craft Scissors	Simply Scored	Paper Snips Scissors
Big Shot	Butterflies Thinlits Dies	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments	Window Word Punch

The Details:

Cardstock 8 3/4 by 3 3/4

On the long side score at 3 1/8, 3 1/2, 6 5/8 and 7.

On the short side score at 3/8 and 3 3/8.

Hello and welcome.  A little house keeping before I begin with my little demonstration on how to make this cute little chocolate book.  Sale-a-bration (Stampin`Up!`s biggest annual sale) will be ending in 6 weeks.  Last week the limited edition products that were in the the Sale-a-bration brochure (pages 16 thru 19) are no longer being offered.  In their place there is 3 more items that have been launched for the last 6 weeks.  If you look to your right you will see the brochure cover with the title Sale-a-bration 2nd Release, feel free to click on it to see the new awesome products that are offered.  In order to get these exclusive products all you have to do is spend $60 with me and choose one!  I hope you take advantage of this sale as once March 31 comes along, all those exclusive products are gone.  😦

Just a note here…while sale-a-bration ends March 31 the Occasions Catalog stays current until May 31 and then something wonderful happens…THE NEW ANNUAL CATALOG!!!  New colours, new papers, new stamps…all very exciting with a bit of bittersweet goodbyes to our 2014-2016 In-Color inks and papers and embellishments.  I do not know what will be retired out of the regular offerings but I do know for a fact that those colors are goners.  Once they stop production those colors are hard to come by.  In case you loved these colors I have complied a few links for easy shopping with me.  I thank you again for choosing me as your demonstrator and look forward to doing my best for you.

Soon to be retired…stock up now before it`s too late! 

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Pad	Hello Honey Classic Stampin’ Pad	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Pad	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad	Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill	Hello Honey Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill	Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Hello Honey 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Lost Lagoon 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Tangelo Twist 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
Blackberry Bliss 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon	Hello Honey 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon	Lost Lagoon 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon	Tangelo Twist 5/8″ Striped Cotton Ribbon	2014-2016 In Color 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
2014-2016 In Color 12″ X 12″ Cardstock	2014-2016 In Color 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock And Classic Ink Pads Kit	2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack	2014-2016 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers	2014-2016 In Color Designer Washi Tape

Ok, on to the project for today.  Can anyone say Chocolate!!! It`s my favorite.  Here is a little book in which to put your chocolates (if you can control yourself and not eat them before you wrap them in the little book (it was a real problem).  Anyway, check it out!

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The particulars:

Cover Cardstock sizing:5 3/4 by 3 1/2 inches.
Long side scoring:  2 1/2 and 3 1/4
Patterned Paper Sizing:  2 pieces for the mat sized at 3 1/4 by 2 1/4 and 2 pieces sized 2 by 3 inches.

Inside packages (2) Cardstock sizing: 4 1/2 by 3 inches.
Long side scoring:3/8, 3/4/ 3 3/4 and 4 1/8 inches
Short side scoring: 2 and 2 3/8 inches

Hi and happy Friday.  I hope you week was great.  Today I have a cute project for you if you have children then this would be right up your alley.  I hope you like it.  Check it out.

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Card stock sizing: 8 3/4 by 11 1/2 inches.

Long side scoring at: 2 3/4, 5 1/2, 8 1/4 and 11 inches.

Short side scoring at: 1/2, 3 1/4 and 6 inches.

5 pieces of patterned paper sized 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 (mat optional sized 2 5/8 by 2 5/8).

Hi there and thanks for stopping by.  As I state in the video this is a box for that super special card that you spent so much time to make.  It will protect said card and be a gift on it’s own.  Check out the pictures and make sure to say a big hello to my friend Karen who inspired me to make this for you.

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Gold Foil Sheets	Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Craft Scissors
Fast Fuse Adhesive	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

The particulars:

The card stock sized at 8 by 11 1/4

Long side scoring: 2 3/4, 3 1/2 8 1/8 and 8 7/8 inches.

Short size scoring: 3/4 and 7 1/4.

Hello and thank you for stopping by today.  I have a very sweet project to share with you today.  I hope you like it.  Check it out!  The particulars are after the video and of course the supply list is there too.

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Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush	Simply Scored	Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock	Craft Scissors
Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	English Garden Designer Series Paper	Fast Fuse Adhesive	Punch Corner Project Life
Petite Petals Punch	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper	Glue Dots	Paper-Piercing Tool
Metal Rimmed Pearls

The particulars:

Card stock sizing at 9 3/4 by 10 1/8.

Scoring on the short side at 1 1/2, 3 1/2, 6 1/2 and 8 1/4 inches.  Scoring on the long side at 5/8, 3 3/8, 5 3/8, and 8 1/8.

Patterned Paper sizing:

1 piece for top 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 (mat optional sized at 2 5/8 by 2 5/8).

4 pieces for sides 2 1/2 by 1 3/4 (mat optional 2 5/8 by 1 7/8).

Oh, I love things that are sturdy and practical.  I have made 6 of these boxes with drawers and am now storing my inking sponges in them.  Best idea ever!!!  Check it out!

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2015-2017 In Color 12″ X 12″ Cardstock	Simply Scored	English Garden Designer Series Paper	Bone Folder
Craft Scissors	Tear & Tape Adhesive	Fast Fuse Adhesive	Gold Baker’s Twine
Paper-Piercing Tool	Stampin’ Pierce Mat

The particulars:

Outside Box card stock sizing: 12 by 8 5/8

Scoring on the long side at: 2 7/8, 5 3/4, 8 5/8, 11 1/2 and on the short side at: 2 7/8 and 5 3/4.

Patterned paper sizing for outside box:

• 3 pcs 2 5/8 by 2 3/4
• 1 pc 2 5/8 by 2 5/8
• 1 pc 2 1/2 by 2 1/2

Inside Box card stock card stock sizing: 11 1/2 by 8 1/4

Scoring on the long side at: 2 3/4, 5 1/2, 8 1/4 and 11 and on the short side at: 2 3/4, and 5 1/2.

Patterned Paper Sizing for inside box

1  pc 2 1/2 by 2 1/2

Notes: It helps to put on the patterned paper before you construct the box.  Remember to put on the patterned paper BEFORE you thread the drawer pull (makes life easier…trust me).

Hey everyone, I hope you had a good week.  It’s halfway through the first month of the year and I am just getting these put together.  Whoops, just a bit slow.  These mini easel calendars are perfect for your crafty friends or co workers.  I’m sending them to my customers who shopped with me in the month of January along with a little extra something.  Check it out!

The particulars:

Easel Cardstock: 1 piece sized 4 1/4 by 11 scored at 2 3/4 and 5 1/2.

Easel Front Panel: 4 1/4 by 5 1/2

Mats for front panel and bottom base are exactly the same sized at 5 1/4 by 4 (white) and 5 by 3 3/4 (patterned paper).

My mini calendar measured 2 1/4 by 3 so my patterned paper mat for that was 2 1/2 by 3 1/4.

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Hello friends.  Every year I do like to give you a project that can house all the cards that you may make during the year.  The first year I did a simple open top card holder, and last year I did a perpetual birthday card holder with a lid and a birthday booklet, and this year is a super strong, super big card box with double walls and an insert that will hold at least 20 cards plus envelopes.  The video is long so I totally apologize.  It’s not me chatting so much as there is many components to put together.  I hope you stay tuned if you are interested.  🙂 Check it out!

https://youtu.be/RAOOVAt21O4

The particulars are as follows.

Box base

• Card stock; 2 pieces of 12 by 10 inches.
• Scored exactly the same on the long side at 6 and 9.  Short side is at 4 and 7 inches.

Box lid

• Card stock 12 by 10 inches.
• Scored on the long side at 1, 3, 9, and 11. Short side is scored at 1, 3, 7, and 9 inches.

Insert:

• Card stock; 2 pieces 10 1/2 by 8
• Scored on the long side at 3 7/8 and 9 7/8 inches.  Short side is scored at 4.

DSP:

• 2 pieces sized at 5 3/4 by 2 3/4 inches. (box front)
• 2 pieces sized at 3 3/4 by 2 3/4 inches. (box side)
• 2 pieces sized at 5 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches (box lid front)
• 2 pieces sized at 3 3/4 by 1 3/4 inches (box lid side)
• 1 piece sized at 5 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches. (box lid top)

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Could I chatter any more in this video?  Good grief!  Anyway, I hope you stick with me for this one.  It is a simple box to make and I truly make it look difficult!  Ha ha.  I am hoping that the New Year will bring me more concise and less chatty abilities.  Check out the picture, then the video and of course the details follow.

The Details:

Base Card stock  3 by 10 inches scored at 1/2 inch.

Lid Card stock 1 1/2 by 10 scored at 1/2 inch.

4 ovals (one for bottom, one for bottom inside covering, one for lid and one pretty one for the top)

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Hey, hope you are headed into a fun weekend.  I have a very fun box to share with you today.  I really liked the size of the box I made along with the embossing on the card stock first before putting things together.  Check it out.

The details:

• Card stock sizing: 9 by 9
• Score at 3 and 6 inches with a notch at 4 1/2.  Turn and score at 3 and 6 inches with a notch at 4 1/2.  Turn and notch on the other 2 remaining sides at 4 1/2.
• Using your ruler, score from the notch to the where your score lines meet and score diagonally.  Do this for all sides making a triangle.

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This is my first Christmas themed project and it seems a little soon as Halloween is tomorrow and we still have all of November and December to get organized.  I have quite a November planned for you as my blog reader and YouTube follower.  Stay tuned…until then, check out my first Christmas Project.  🙂

The particulars

Cardstock:

• “A” or the box) 11 1/2 by 11 1/2
• “B” or the lid) 5 8 1/2

“A” Card stock Scoring: 3 1/2 & 8 turn and score again at 1 1/2, 5, and 8

DSP sizing for “A”

• Front and Back; 3 1/4 by 4 1/4
• Sides (2 pcs): 2 3/4 by 3 1/4

“B” card stock scoring:

• Short side at the 2 inch mark
• Long side at the 2 and 6 1/5 inch mark

DSP Sizing for “B”

• Top: 2 3/4 by 4 1/4
• Front: 1 3/4 by 4 1/4
• Sides:  2 3/4 by 1 3/4 (2 pieces cut on diagonal)

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Simply Scored	Craft Scissors	Wonderful Wreath Framelits Dies	Big Shot
Big Shot Magnetic Platform	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive	Bone Folder	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Peaceful Wreath Photopolymer Stamp Set	Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Hi.  I came up with a really neat closure for this paper pouch.  Check it out.

The Particulars

Card Stock Sizing:  6 by 6

1. Line the left edge up at 1 3/8 punch and score then shift left and line up at 4 inch mark.
2. Turn the page a quarter and then line the left edge up at 1 7/8 (or use the score guide and line up the score line), then punch, score then shift left at the 4 1/2 inch mark (or use the score guide and line up the score line).
3. Turn the page a quarter and repeat step one and two.

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Hi there.  So our Canadian Thanksgiving was 5 days ago and I had thought that this video would come out a little more timely for my Canadian Crafters.  I am sorry I didn’t get it to you in time, I have been working very hard on my Christmas Card Series being launched Nov 2.  So, things got a little out of hand with my regular posts.  I don’t even have the time to reply to emails at the moment…I am sorry to everyone who has been trying to get hold of me…I am not ignoring you.  I am just under the crunch right now.  So, thanks giving is gone, but my crafty pals from the States would find it timely.  For all my fellow Canadians…this project can be adapted for birthday or any type of celebration.  Check out the video to see what I mean.

The Particulars:

Patterned Paper Sizing:  11by 5

Short size scoring at 1 1/2

Long size scoring at 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 10 (The 1 inch and 6 inch are part scores)

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Hello and yay, it’s almost Thanksgiving here in Canada.  Here is  a little box that one could use as a party favor for their dinner guests at thanksgiving.  Check it out.

The Particulars

• Cardstock sizing: 5 5/8 by 6 3/4

Scoring

• Long side:  3/4, 2, 4 3/4 and 6 inches
• Short side:  1 1/4 , 2 1/2, 3 3/4 and 5 inches

DSP sizing: 2 pieces at 1 by 2 1/2

Window sheet: 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 scored at 1 1/8 and 2 3/8

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122334	108360	129026	138395
104199	138443	119684	126965
133773	114323	129983	113439
130658

If you have been following me for a while, or if you are new here, you have probably heard me say that I have to craft on a budget.  It’s very true.  As much as I want to purchase all the things in the catalog it’s not in the budget, so I make do and usually come up with fantastic alternatives to my projects.  Today’s post is a very good example of that.  There is a big shot die on page 41 of the Holiday Catalog that is called the Square Pillow Box thinlit die.  As much as I wanted it, I knew I could make something similar on my own without the fancy thing.  However, if I was to make a lot of these, I probably would have figured out a way to work the budget and bought it.  I may make another size for Christmas gift cards, so stay tuned!  Check out the picture, the video and of course the supply list!

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Hi, TGIF.  I get inspiration everywhere I go and sometimes if I find a nice box that is a nice size I say to myself…hey I can make that…but I usually make it prettier.  Check out the photo, the video and of course the supply list so you can make one too. 🙂

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Card stock:

• A:  10 by 7
• B: 10 by 5

Scoring:

Piece A:

• Long side 2 1/2, 9 1/2
• Short side: 2, 4, 6 1/2

Piece B:

• Long side: 2 1/2, 9 1/2
• Short side: 2 and 4

DSP:

2 pieces 6 3/4 by 1 3/4

2 pieces 2 1/4 by 1 3/4

1 piece 6 3/4 by 2 1/2

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Simply Scored	Blushing Bride 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	English Garden Designer Series Paper	Bone Folder
Craft Scissors	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper	Fuse Fast Adhesive	Curvy Corner Trio Punch
Stampin’ Dimensionals	Label Bracket Punch	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad
Tag Talk Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Metal Rimmed Pearls

Hi everyone, I’m on a kick trying to be creative with my punches lately.  Hope you don’t mind.  Today I’m using the new curvy corner trio punch to make a pretty lip of the box.  I really liked how it turned out.  Check out the photo, video and of course the supply list to get your own.

The details:

Cardstock: 12 by 9

Scoring:

Long side:  2 7/8, 5 3/4, 8 5/8 and 11 1/2

Short Side:  2, 5 5/8 and 8 1/2

DSP:

• 4 pieces 2 5/8 by 3 3/8
• 1 piece 2 5/8 by 2 5/8

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