Tag A Bag Gift Boxes - NEW ITEM!

Amazing gift boxes now available from Stampin' Up!  As soon as I saw these in the new catalogue I knew I had to order them right away for all kinds of gift giving ideas!

There are 8 pre-cut boxes in each package + 8 acetate pre-scored sleeves so when you're ready to use them, you simply open them up and assemble on the folds!

If decorating the box (stamping images), it would be best to do that before assembling into the box shape.  My first project didn't involve any stamping on the box (although I'm sure I will get to that for my next project).  Instead I decorated the sleeve with a Perfect Plum & Pink Pirouette belly band.

I love the size of the box space (6-7/8" x 2-1/8" x 2-1/2") - perfect for holding gifts like cookies, clothing, candles etc.  And how cool is it that the person that receives a gift like this can re-use the box to pay it forward to someone else!!!

Check out Page 158 of the new IB&C or shop online. 

$8.95 per package

Introducing... The Blossom Bigz Die!

I was really excited to order the new Blossom Bigz Die and try it out!

I will tell you that it takes some practice...it definitely isn't a good die for a Big Shot beginner but like anything else...the more you make, the easier they get!

And the output? These Blossom Boxes are stunning! They stay together nicely, and they don't require adhesive to close (although you need adhesive to assemble the seam). Because you don't adhese the opening shut, you can re-use the box over and over again!

This die is medium in size so if you don't have a Big Shot, but you have another Sizzix type machine, it is likely going to fit. Click on the picture below to see more product information!

Watch for an upcoming Big Shot class where this new Die will be demonstrated!! Thanks for stopping by today!

First Communion Favors

As promised, here are the favors I made for my friend at work for her son's First Communion sacrament this past weekend!

I started out with some candles, which Liz found at a local store

I thought they would be nice with some rub ons so I used one image type rub on for one of the candles and a saying for the other

On to packaging the candles... I used Stampin' Up! Large Cello Bags and added a 4x4 Pendant 'Thank You' Note using the 'Refuge & Strength' stamp set; 'Special Blessings' stamp set, 'Thank You Kindly' stamp set, some Chocolate Chip cardstock and some Jumbo Brads. On the inside of the card, I also used a saying from the 'Curvy Verses' stamp set.

Then I worked on the topper. I used Chocolate Chip & Old Olive cardstock to coordinate with the candles and added a saying stamp from the Refuge & Strength set. I also added the bird with branches (XLg Two-Step Bird Punch) to coordinate back with the First Communion Invitations Liz used. I used Kraft & Chocolate Chip cardstock, and doubled the branches up to create a multi-layer / shadowing effect.

And here's the final product!

Hope you've enjoyed it :o) Be back tomorrow with some information about May classes!