Nina's Southern Accents: Christmas Mini-Gable Box Treat Holder

Friday, December 7, 2018

Christmas Mini-Gable Box Treat Holder

Hey Y'all!
Are you getting ready for Christmas? I've got a fun project to share with you today, and I hesitated to share it because it uses some retired items, but it is just so stinking cute I had to show it to you!

Now this was not my original idea, credit goes to Le'zards de Cilou, she blogs at lezardsdecilou.wordpress.com. She posted her project on a Facebook page for demonstrators, and I fell in love!

I first stamped the box with the Hardwood background stamp, then used the Corrugated TIEF on a piece of poppy parade for the roof. The green trim was made with the Pick A Pennant bundle. Why have I not been using Call Me Clover? It and Poppy Parade are such a fun combination! The windows and door are from a retired set, Sweet Home, but a current die you can use is these Pop-Up House Thinlits. I do not have this yet (it's on my list though) but I included it in the products in case you are interested in recreating this project.

I love the North Pole seal in this stamp set! This has been a popular suite, in fact, the dies and DSP (Designer Series Paper) are no longer available. I used the DSP for the elf, wagon, gifts, and North Pole sign, but all of these are elements you can use the stamp set to create and color yourself. The stamp set is retiring, and will only be available until January 2. So if you want it, you need to get it soon!

Tips and Tricks:

"Roof" cardstock is approximately 4 x 1-1/4. Glue to box, then trim excess
I used the Light Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend marker to give the illusion of light in the windows
Back the windows and door with a piece of WW and trim to fit. Color with the Light Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends to make it look like light shining through.
Shimmery Embossing Paste makes beautiful 3D snow, apply with a palette knife
Use the Stamparatus to get even placement for the Hardwood background stamp, stamp both side of the box while it is still flat.
I believe in using what you have! New stuff is always great, but if you have something that will work, use it!

Thanks for stopping by today! I plan to fill this with candy and give as a gift. What would you put in here? Leave me a comment and let me know how you like this project! If you would like to order any of the products I used, click on the pictures below and it will take you to my online store. Please use the current host code in the right column.

December is my birthday month, and I am offering 25% off one item. This is a personal offer from me, and orders must be emailed to me at ninamac32@hotmail.com with credit card information. Offer is good through December 31. Also, all orders $50 or more will be entered to win December's hostess rewards! To be entered, orders must be placed by December 21. If you want something by Christmas, you need to order by December 13th. I have gift certificates available as well. Hope you are getting in the Christmas spirit, always remember, Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

Love,

Nina

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