Create any size box from your paper stash - easy way to make boxes.

Hello Friends!

Have you ever been short on time and needed a way to wrap a small gift?  Better yet, have you ever wanted to make a box to hold some cards to gift away?

What if I told you that you could create small boxes for anything from the supplies you probably have collected in your craft room?  

You can!

A few weeks ago, I was headed to a birthday celebration for a girlfriend and needed packaging for a cute bracelet I picked up for her. I posted the box to my social media channels, and everyone asked about it this specific box. However, you can make any size small custom box for any small item!

I have created a video to show you how. Before we get started, you should grab some designer paper and cardstock to match. You can use one of these printable sheets to make small boxes for any occasion.

Rectangle Box PDF worksheet

Square Box PDF worksheet

When I print these, I set them up to print two on a sheet to conserve paper, but you can print them as is if you prefer.  

So, here's the video. Not without an error, but we just made a second box to fix that problem!  I can make boxes all day, but sometimes I have trouble with simple math!  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Love, 

Selene

Stampin' Up! Playful Ghosts - Online Exclusive Product of the Week

 Hello Friends!

I had so much fun creating the projects for this week's featured product. It is a stamp set from Stampin' Up!'s online exclusive offering called Playful Ghosts.

The adorable images are my kind of Halloween!  Both, fun and whimsical - I decided to make my own background using 1/2" strips of paper.  if you would like to see the process for creating the background, you can check out my live video from last week here.  

 This week I created a printable PDF of the first six week's of my online offerings as a thank you for being you.  Click here to pick up the FREE PDF. 

The complete supply list is at the end of today's post but once I started making cards, I just kept going with this fun technique.  What do you think?  I'm so in love with the playful ghosts. :)

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Love,

Selene

iconic Imagery - Online Exclusive of the week!

This week's online exclusive is actually a whole suite. The 6"x 6" paper starts with a fall harvest and goes through Valentine's Day. It makes for quite a dynamic offering that can have you creating cards for months.  

This week's printable 4 x 6 recipe card boasts a very simple Z fold card perfect for an easy wow for anyone who receives it.  

This set would also make great Hanukkah alternative cards.

Here is a closer look at all the images!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

See you next Monday!

Love, 

Selene

Comforting Thoughts - Online Exclusive of the Week

This week's online exclusive feature is one that sets my heart on fire. You know I am super committed to the fight to battle cancer. Whether you know someone who is having a bad day and could use a little encouragement or someone who is having the battle of their lifetime, this stamp set has all the hard things!

This one has been out for a bit.  I recently inquired with Stampin' Up if we could expect that this set will be available in October for Breast Cancer Month, and they could not guarantee it.  I wanted to make sure you know it exists!  

While this technique is super simple to crank out a bunch of note cards, it really packs a punch to make a dynamic card for someone.  

It's great to make a card to let someone know they are not alone.  This one has all the feels for me.  

Don't forget to print out your collectible note card!  We will make a book for them all soon!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Love,

Selene

Everyday Greetings - Online Exclusive of the week!

 Good Afternoon,

This week's online exclusive feature is the GORGEOUS new Everyday Greetings Stamp Set. This beautiful set has so many helpful sentiments and beautiful fonts!  I paired it with another online exclusive for this week's card.   

Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper is sheet for sheet the most gorgeous paper showing beautiful background scenes, so the paper does all the work in my opinion!  The entire list of what I used is below.

Absolutely Gorgeous!  So, here is this week's project of the week with your collectible 6"x 4" printable collector sheet.  I will be showing you how to make a book for the sheets moving forward, but for now, collect and print them out. There will be more coming every week!

this super cute fold idea, allows you to see both sides of the designer paper for every single card you make with it!  

Have a great week, everyone!

Love,

Selene

Naughty & Nice - Online Exclusive Product of the Week

Good Morning! This week's online exclusive product is the cutest stamp set from this latest offering, Naughty & Nice! Here is the recipe card and the full listing of all the products I used are at the bottom.  Don't forget, tomorrow is FREE shipping day on all orders over $75!

Have a wonderful Monday!

Below is your printable, saveable directions sheet!

Greatest Adventure - Online Product Feature of the Week

 Hello Friends!

It's time to start using my blog again! Stampin' Up has moved towards the online world, offering some of their products exclusively online!  

Each week on Monday, I'll post a printable recipe card featuring a new online exclusive here.  This week, is the new stamp set Greatest Adventure.  I will put the complete supply list, at the bottom, with clickable hot links!  

Thank you for stopping by today!

Love, 

Selene