Pressed Petals Series, Part 3 ... Box Projects

To continue our series, I have some boxes for you today ... 3 from DSP and a decorated copper tin.  I'd love to hear back from you if you'd care to leave a comment.  Enjoy!
First of all...
Here's the DSP that we'll be using for these projects:

... and here are my projects:

2 boxes and a decorated journal cover ...

... and another journal and another box ...   (The Merry Merlot ribbon on the middle box is retired, but I have a stash of it that I'm still enjoying.)

... and lots and lots of cards ...  We'll be taking a closer look at the cards in future posts.

Here's a better look at my third box.

The vellum flower has 10 punched petals and about 3 punched leaves.  (Perennial Essence Vellum CS #149101)

I love this ribbon with my box!  (Braided Linen Trim #147808)  I've used that cute little fuzzy flower center again here.  Love it!

... and here's my copper tin:

The tin has a little fussy cutting, a stamped die cut piece and some of our gorgeous copper ribbon.  I 'fuzzed out' the ends of the ribbon for a little more texture.  What should I put in my box?

I hope you've enjoyed my projects and will come back soon to see all my cards.

Here's the information, if you'd like to order some of these gorgeous papers:

ONE UPCOMING DEADLINE: 

Sign up by August 10 to subscribe to our next Paper Pumpkin.    You can also order an add-on kit, beginning August 1, to go with the August kit --- while supplies last.  I got my add-on kit today and it's really nice.

Add-On Kit Information

• Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle (item #152885)
• Price: $10.00.
• Includes 24 card bases of 2 different designs with coordinating envelopes (note card size)
• Product dimensions
  • Cards: 5" x 3-1/2" (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
  • Envelopes: 5-1/8" x 3-5/8" (13 x 9.2 cm)
• Available August 1, while supplies last
• Not included with an August Paper Pumpkin subscription

Important note: The Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle is not needed to complete the August kit projects.

WHAT'S UP NEXT:

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

August 12 / REGISTRATION CLOSED.

We’ll be decorating a Pressed Petals Journal cover.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

August 20 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

September 9 / Pay to register by September 2.

We’ll be making a home décor sampler.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

September 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

CHRISTMAS CARDS RETREAT / 1:00-5:00 / $35.00

Sunday, October 6

Pay to register by September 27.

Fee includes snacks and all your supplies.

We’ll be using several card designs, using fun new holiday products.

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

October 14 / Pay to register by October 7.

We’ll be decorating a beautiful Copper Tea Tin for the season.

We’ll also be celebrating our Scraps and Prayers 10^th Anniversary.

Expect some special surprises at this class!

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

October 22 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY / 2:00-5:00 / RSVP REQUESTED

Sunday, November 3

Come enjoy holiday displays, inspirations, projects and more!

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

November 11 / Pay to register by November 4

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards or a Christmas project.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

November 19 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

SCRAPS AND PRAYERS / 5:30-7:30 / $18.00 

December 9 / Pay to register by December 2.

We’ll be making beautiful Christmas cards.

PAPER PUMPKIN CLUB / FREE FOR MY LOCAL PP SUBSCRIBERS 

December 17 / 1:00-3:00 / BRING YOUR KIT

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by my blog neighborhood.  Have a beautiful day!

Party Winners and Another Cute Box

I have a really cute box for you today, but first I need to catch up on party news.  I will admit that I honestly just plain forgot to share the winners' names with you.  I will blame it on the excitement of the Color Revamp.  It is pretty exciting!

I'm ready to announce the winners from my Spring Open House Party.  So... let's do that right now!

Question #1:

What is Lana's favorite stamp set from the Occasions Catalog?

Answer:

Petal Palette

Winners:

Alicia, Sheila and Elaine

Question #2:

What is Lana's favorite accessory from the Occasions Catalog?

Answer:

It's actually a tie between Brusho and Stampin' Blends.  2 people chose Stampin' Blends.

Winners:

Alicia and Marsha

Questions #3:

How many paper crafted (non-card) projects did you find?

Answer:

41

Closest answer/winner:

Alicia (53)

Questions #4:

How many hand made cards did you find?

Answer:

96

Closest answer/winner:

Marsha (85)

I also had Toby Joe draw out 3 names for door prizes!

The lucky winners are Brenda, Alicia and Marsha.

Yay to all my lucky winners!!!  Your prizes will be tucked in with your orders.  Everyone got some cute little note card envelopes as an extra thank you for your order.  All the prize winners from the party will find some card stock on with their order.  I tried to pick good prizes that were practical and you can really use at home.

Now, let's check out my cute box.  This one is a bigger one and starts with a 12 X 12" sheet of DSP - just for the lid.  I used a 12 X 12" piece of CS for the base.  I love it!  It's my favorite of all the boxes I've made recently (and I've made a lot:)  Enjoy!

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.

Sweet Soiree Gift Boxes ... With Lids

Are you ready for another fun box ... or two?  This one has a lid and provides the opportunity to create a box and lid with complimentary patterns.  I love it!

The way I tied the ribbon around the lid allows it to be opened without having to untie the ribbon.

Aren't these embellishments cute?  They're from our Sweet Soiree Embellishments Kit.

You can fit 3 Rocher treats in it, all nestled in our Ready Shreddie.  Say that 3 times - fast - and you're set to smile all day.

I love using the CS and coordinating DSP together for this project.  They're so pretty.  To my knowledge, I think this is the first time we've had a DSP that works with Marina Mist.  It's such a pretty shade of blue.

With this DSP and coordinating CS, how could you NOT have a gorgeous little box or two?

UP NEXT:
-SPRING OPEN HOUSE PARTY!
My party is now scheduled for Sunday, April 8.  Party time is from 2:00-5:00.  Stop in any time during these hours.  I'll have demonstrations of our 2 newest products, displays to inspire you, refreshments to enjoy with friends, special gifts for your ordering, party favors for those who sent their RSVP to help me plan, a little guessing game contest, and 3 special Make and Take projects --- all just for you!  Let me spoil you a bit.  Bring a friend and let's party!!!

NEW HOSTESS CODE:

GHG4V666 -Mar. 25-April 10.

- April 9 / Scraps and Prayers Class / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00

We'll be making some beautiful Spring cards, using some fun coloring techniques.  You'll love them!

- April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00

Brusho!!!  We'll make a Swatch Book and a couple of beautiful cards using this gorgeous new product.  Remember, this class could be free.

Click here to see how to turn your April 21 Saturday Stampers Class into a free class.  You can even change the date, just for you!

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

THERE AREN'T ANY CLASSES IN MAY.

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.

One - Sheet Lidded Gift Boxes

I have found, over the last year or so, that I love making boxes and bags.  My favorite boxes to make are inspired by Sam Hammond, AKA Pootles, on her blog (http://pootles.co.uk/) OR another favorite of mine - Julie DiMatteo, on her blog (https://thepaperpixie.com/).  They both have wonderful projects, wonderful blog posts, and wonderful, easy to follow video instructions.  My favorite boxes to make start with cutting and scoring, not even using the punch board.  Over the next few posts, I'll be sharing a few of my box creations with you.  I hope you'll be inspired to try a few. 

I just love that these boxes each started out from a 12 X 12" piece of DSP.  I used the fancy side of the DSP to make my boxes as pretty as could be.

I used bits of our fun Ready Shreddie, popped a few treats nestled in it, closed the box and tied it with a pretty ribbon.

By using some embellishments from our Sweet Soiree Embellishments Kit, this was really a pretty quick project - and actually quite easy. 

Aren't these embellishments cute?

These are some of the largest boxes I've made.  They hold a surprising amount of goodies.

I hope you enjoyed these boxes and will come back to see some smaller ones that are cute as can be.

UP NEXT:
-SPRING OPEN HOUSE PARTY!
My party is now scheduled for Sunday, April 8.  Party time is from 2:00-5:00.  Stop in any time during these hours.  I'll have demonstrations of our 2 newest products, displays to inspire you, refreshments to enjoy with friends, special gifts for your ordering, party favors for those who sent their RSVP to help me plan, a little guessing game contest, and 3 special Make and Take projects --- all just for you!  Let me spoil you a bit.  Bring a friend and let's party!!!

NEW HOSTESS CODE:

GHG4V666 -Mar. 25-April 10.

- April 9 / Scraps and Prayers Class / 5:30-7:30 / $15.00

We'll be making some beautiful Spring cards, using some fun coloring techniques.  You'll love them!

- April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00

Brusho!!!  We'll make a Swatch Book and a couple of beautiful cards using this gorgeous new product.  Remember, this class could be free.

Click here to see how to turn your April 21 Saturday Stampers Class into a free class.  You can even change the date, just for you!

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

THERE AREN'T ANY CLASSES IN MAY.

- Thanks for stopping by my corner of the blogging world.

- Come back often for more creative inspiration.

- Let's create something beautiful today.