Nina's Southern Accents: Pretty Pillowbox Dies

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

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!

If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me!

Product List

Pretty Pillowbox Dies

[156321]

$34.00

Frightfully Cute Bundle

[156493]

$41.25

Inspiring Canopy Dies

[155963]

$32.00

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

$29.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Cute Halloween 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156479]

$11.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Black Glitter Paper

[153518]

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[147086]

$7.50

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

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Every order in October qualifies for a Halloween Tutorial Bundle, lots of fun projects you can alter for any occasion!

Thanks for stopping by today, go make something beautiful!

Love,

Nina

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Pretty Pillowbox Purse-Stampin' For Christmas Blog Hop

Hey Y'all!

Do you believe we are almost 3 months away from Christmas! When we started this hop, it seemed like Christmas was so far away. But boy, does time fly! If you are joining me from Stefanie Pletscher's blog, or starting with me, Welcome! I am so glad you are her. For my project this month, I am sharing a treat holder made with one of my favorite products from the July-December Mini Catalog, the Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

I also decided to feature 2 Saleabration items, the Peaceful Prints DSP (which coordinates with the Peaceful Deer Bundle), and the Be Dazzling glittery specialty paper. Both of these products are Level 1 items-they can be earned with a $50 purchase, and only until the end of September, so hurry if you want them!

The original idea for the purse came from Chris Slogar at Buckeye Inklings. To make the pillowbox into a purse, you will need to add 2 score lines. I have marked the 6 inch score line on my Simply Scored Scoring Tool with a black permanent marker. This makes it easy to see when you need to do diagonal scoring or for times like this. Line up the original score line on this mark, and score 1/4 inch on either side.

Next, cut up those score lines to the score lines that make the folded ends of the box. Do not cut these tabs off, they will just fold up inside the box.

Place adhesive (I used Tear and Tape) as shown. Fold and burnish all of the score lines.

Punch small holes at the top score line where the flap folds over. (This is a photo from another one I made, I forgot to photograph this step. Did I mention we are going camping this weekend and I was trying to hurry and get this finished before we left? But I didn’t, so I am having to finish this post in the vehicle. Isn’t life fun😂)

Thread a 6-8” length of ribbon through the holes, and tie a knot in each end. I used Velcro dots to create the closure for the flap.

Now it’s time to embellish! I die cut 2 of the flowers from the dies and adhered them together. I heat embossed the sentiment in gold, then used the label die to crop it. I punched a hole and tied it on with Baker’s twine.

This treat holder will hold all kinds of things…I put Hershey’s Nuggets in this one. I love how you can wrap them with DSP to coordinate with your project! Just cut a 1x3 strip, attach it with a glue dot to the bottom of the candy, wrap around, and attach with another glue dot.

These would be easy to make up ahead of time and store flat until you are ready to put them together. They make great stocking stuffers or table favors.

Your next stop is with the fabulous Gez Carpenter. Make sure to hop all the way through so you don’t miss any inspiration!

September Blog Hop Roll Call

Remember Saleabration is happening now through the end of September-every $50 or $100 purchase gets you a free product! If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me!

Product List

Pretty Pillowbox Dies

[156321]

$34.00