Nina's Southern Accents: Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop-Kids and Babies

Hey Y'all!

Thank you for joining us for the Stampin' Dreams Blog Hop today! We are focusing on projects for Kids and Babies. My thoughts immediately went to one of the main reasons I fell in love with Stampin' Up!-gift packaging and treat holders! We have a Halloween party at my house every year for my family-my kids (who are grown and one is expecting my first grandbaby---we are on Cloud 9!), my nieces, nephews, friends...we have chili and hot dogs, games, a scavenger hunt, and a hayride through the cemetary. I love to create something special for the kids.

One of my favorite items in the July-December Mini Catty is the Pretty Pillowbox dies. I have shared other projects using them, and when I found another way to alter the pillow box, I knew what I would be making. This is not my original design, I CASE'd the design from other demonstrators, but this is my version.

I was so bummed when I ordered the Frightfully Cute Bundle and the dies were on backorder. But my motto has always been use what you have. I die cut the tree with the Inspiring Canopy Dies, and just trimmed around where the trees were connected. I fussy cut the cat image, I realized I would have to do that anyway, there isn't a die for that. I used the label dies from the Pretty Pillowbox Die Set. And while I can't wait for my dies to be here (they are supposed to be available October 18, so you can order now, and they should be in in time for Halloween), I'm happy with the finished product! I can't wait to fill it with treats to give to everyone!

Now it's time to see what everyone else is sharing today, scroll down to see the Measurements and Instructions.

Measurements and Instructions:

Box: Pumpkin Pie 6-1/4 x 5-1/2, score on 6-1/4 side @ 1-1/2 on both sides, score on the 5-1/2 side @ 2" on both sides.
Cut out 2 of the Pretty Pillow Box dies, trim off bottom and sides to fit bottom of box.
Use smallest Layering Circle Die to create "handles" at top of pillow box die (***make sure you do this step before adhering them to the box, don't ask me how I know)
Adhere to box
DSP 2-1/4 x 4-1/2, die cut the middle portion of the pillow box, and adhere to front of the box. Trim as needed
Embellish as desired!

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