Paper Pumpkin August 2016 Bold Botanicals Alternative Project #1

My first alternative project using the August 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit Bold Botanicals is a favor box. The baker's box is embossed with the new Festive Texturized Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF). I first die cut the baker's box. Then I embossed each piece with the TIEF oriented horizontally so the cardstock would not crack near the score lines from the die.

On the front I added the thanks image in Early Espresso ink to the center of the pre-printed circle. Above the sentiment is a cute wooden flower.

Behind is a length of burlap ribbon folded in half. I love the new burlap ribbon! I can see myself using heaps and heaps of burlap ribbon!

I am really thrilled with this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit! I really enjoy seeing each month's color combinations. Sometimes I find myself using the same colors over and over. With Paper Pumpkin, the color palette is always a surprise. Each month, expands my color theory knowledge and helps me to try unexpected color combinations.

I have some more fantastic alternative projects to share with you tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

August 2016 Alternative Paper Pumpkin Project #1 Baker’s Box Thank You Project Supply List
Stamps	Bold Botanicals
Paper	Cajun Craze
Ink	Early Espresso
Embellishments	Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Bone Folder Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Pierce Mat SNAIL Adhesive Tear and Tape Baker’s Box Thinlits Acrylic Blocks C Big Shot Machine Paper Pumpkin Kit August 2016 Bold Botanicals Festive TIEF
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Easter Baker's Box

This Easter treat box uses Stampin' Up!'s Artisan Design Team's Cindy Schuster's Speckled Egg Technique. This is such a fun technique that I wanted to create something to highlight it again! Who wouldn't want to get some Easter candy in this fab box?!?! The base is made using the Baker's Box Thinlits dies and Very Vanilla cardstock.

The grass was made from a 1-inch strip of Wild Wasabi cardstock and snipped with the Fringe Scissors (psst..they are amazing and on sale until the end of today).

The Happy Easter greeting comes from the Easter Lamb stamp. I love this little guy! I stamped Happy Easter on Very Vanilla cardstock by masking the lamb with a sticky note and inking the greeting only. You could also use a Stampin' Write Marker to color just the greeting. I used the Triple Banner Punch to shape the banner ends. The backing banner is Pool Party.

The box is closed with Tip Top Taupe 1" Dotted Ribbon bow. This ribbon is retiring this year. Embellishments using the In Colors (new or old) are retired each year. If you love this ribbon as much as I do, I would order it sooner rather than later. I do not want you to miss out!

I used Pool Party ink and Crumb Cake ink for the eggs and Early Espresso ink and Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush for the speckles. The Pool Party was stamped with full ink coverage. The Crumb Cake was stamped off first.

I hope you try making this fab treat box! I would love to see what you make using this fantastic technique!

I appreciate you stopping by!
Beth

Speckled Easter Egg Easter Treat Box Project Supply List
Stamps	Balloon Celebration Gorgeous Grunge Easter Lamb
Paper	Very Vanilla Cardstock Wild Wasabi Cardstock Pool Party Cardstock
Ink	Pool Party Ink Pad Crumb Cake Ink Pad Early Espresso Ink Pad Stayz On Black Ink Pad
Embellishments	Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Tip Top Taupe 1” Dotted Lace Ribbon
Tools	Stampin’ Trimmer Triple Banner Punch Balloon Bouquet Punch Pierce Mat Clear Acrylic Blocks B, D, H Grid Paper Stampin’ Mist Cleaner Stampin’ Scrub Stampin’ Dimensionals Big Shot Die Cutting Machine Baker’s Box Thinlit Dies
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Birthday Baker's Box

One of my goals this year is to become better at gift packaging. I can do it, but I am not consistent. Sometimes, I make a plain box and tie a plain ribbon around it. Sometimes, I go all out with bows, embossing, and stamps. Other times, there is no decoration at all, not even a ribbon. Yikes! This year I am determined to make a serious effort!

My sister-in-law's birthday is in February. What a great opportunity to work on my goal! I bought her a small heart shaped necklace. Shhh...Don't tell! The Baker's Box Thinlits are perfect for smaller presents!

I used Very Vanilla cardstock as a base. Instead of cutting the handle, I used a clothespin to keep the top closed. Then I layered stamps from the Butterfly Basics stamp set on all sides. For the flower image, I used Stampin' Write Markers in Melon Mambo and Old Olive instead of an ink pad to get a two color image. It is difficult to tell from the photo, but I also added some Clear Wink of Stella to the flower petals. The leaves on the sides are stamped with Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive.

 Finally, I attached a cute birthday sentiment tag and a bow. I stamped the sentiment in Soft Suede on Very Vanilla cardstock. Venetian Crochet Trim peaks out from underneath the sentiment. A Very Vintage Button echoes the style of the crochet trim and adds more dimension. A length of Burlap Ribbon with banner tails completes the tag.

The bow is made of Tip Top Taupe Dotted Lace Trim. I absolutely adore the 2015-2017 In Colors Dotted Lace Trim! It would also look fantastic as a border on card fronts.

I think this gift packaging is a success!

UPDATE: I added a few pearls and some antennae to the butterfly

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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