Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, our blog hop team made projects to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week, which is February 14-20! So, we hope you will be inspired by all the beautiful creations the Pals made for you! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment, then you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal. My project today is a fun little gift that is very easy to make! A few years ago, I made a Tic Tac box as a gift at a Stampin’ Up! event and thought it would be easy for a RAK gift. I looked at my stamp sets and found a great sentiment in Around the Bend, then paired it with the sweet Tea Boutique paper.
Also, I made a simple thank you card that would be easy to give to someone who has helped you in times of need. Plus, it would be so nice to tuck in a gift card!
Finally, I believe cardmakers are in a great position to make a difference in this world with our creativity! So, RAK Week is a perfect time to spread our love of this great craft and brighten someone’s day, whether it’s to a loved one, neighbor, coworker, or even a stranger!
My Secrets!
Tic Tac Box
- Although I made this Tic Tac Box before, I followed the instructions from Craft With Kate with just minor modifications. Firstly, here are the measurements I used:
- Cardstock: 5″ x 3-1/2″ and scored at 2-1/8″ and 2-7/8″
- Cardstock: 3/4″ x 8-1/2″ holds the Tic Tac box into place on the inside
- Designer Paper: 3-3/8″ x 2″ (I made 4 so that the inside is as pretty as the outside but 2 works fine for the outside)
- Designer Paper: 3-3/8″ x 5/8″ (2) (I used these to put onto the binding edge on the inside and outside)
- Designer Paper: 2-3/4″ x 5/8″ for the cardstock holder
- Before adhering the designer paper to the cardstock, I used a corner rounder on the edges of the cardstock and designer paper.
Now, the FUN Part!
- Once the box was complete, I stamped the sentiment in Sweet Sorbet ink and cut it out with the small stitched rectangle die, and layered it onto Sweet Sorbet cardstock.
- After that, I cut out the flower and leaf from the Around the Bend dies, and colored them with Stampin’ Blends.
- Then, I curled the edges with a bone folder, layered the flowers with dimensionals and adhered them to the box.
- Finally, I colored the iridescent pearls with the Sweet Sorbet Stampin’ Blends marker and wrapped the box with the Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon.
Then, on the inside…
- Finally, on the inside of the box, I adhered the designer paper on all three areas. Then, I carefully folded the cardstock strip around the Tic Tac container loosely and adhered it together. After that, I adhered it to the box with a very strong adhesive.
Thank You Card
So, here’s how to make this card…
- Firstly, this A2 card started with Starry Sky cardstock, cut at 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ and scored at 4-1/4″
- After that, I cut the Tea Boutique designer paper at 5-1/8″ x 3-7/8″ and layered it onto white cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″)
- Then, I made a frame with the Stitched Rectangle dies and applied foam adhesive strips along the edges.
- Once that was done, I cut the Tea Boutique designer paper with the smaller stitched rectangle die and adhered it to the card base, and adhered the frame over it at an angle.
- After that, I stamped the sentiment from the Shaded Summer stamp set and cut it out with the Tailor Made Tags. Before popping it up with dimensionals, I tied a bow on the side of the tag.
- Finally, I colored more iridescent pearls and placed one of the tag and two more on the tea cup.
- Then, on the inside, I made a simple panel with Sweet Sorbet cardstock, and cut out white cardstock with the stitched rectangle die. After that, I stamped the thank you sentiment and placed the three tea cups (cut from DSP) at the bottom of the panel.
Getting Hopping for More Inspiration!
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on March 8th, when our theme will be Party Time, showcasing cards/projects that celebrate our family and friends.
Until then, have fun in your craft space.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Lineup
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping <<<< YOU ARE HERE
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
- Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
- Jill Loveland at Simple Stamping
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
Before You Go!
I’m sharing my projects with these challenges:
- 613 Avenue Create
- A Place To Start
- Beautiful Blossoms
- Crafty Catz
- Ellibelle’s Crafty Wednesday
- Krafty Chicks
- Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
- The Paper Funday
- A Perfect Time to Craft
If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…
- Visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
- Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
- Complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
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Both of these are such bright and happy creations. I really like the Tic Tac box. These would definitely give someone a smile!
OOh; that Tic Tac holder is so cute and I’m already thinking they’d make great teacher gifts too (with my son in high school he has SO MANY teachers but I still try to get them all a little something).
Darling Tic Tac holder, Debbie! Love the card too!
Love both of your projects, Debbie! That Tic Tac holder is a keeper! 🙂
Love the cute Tic Tac holder and will have to make some of these also. Thanks for sharing the instructions. Pretty card also.
Two stunning projects Debbie! The DPs in your thank card are gorgeous with that colour combo! Thanks for joining us on the front porch at 613 The Avenue Create! Hope to see you again soon!
Hugs, Kate (Cards a la Kate)!
So cute, Debbie!
I’ve been following you for years, I love your creativity. Your cards are stunning.
Both the box and card are so sweet. Thanks for the inspiration!
One of my favorite DSPs Debbie–a beautiful, bright project! Terrific fun to see how my Pals put their own stamp on our Hop!
Such a special gift Debbie. I so agree with you regarding our position to make a difference. I hear many card makers say they don’t know what to do with the cards they make. Thank you my friend.
Such a sweet gift, Debbie, and beautifully colored! Anything handmade is like a prayer of gratitude, and brings out the goodness of those who view it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Debbie. It’s always a pleasure seeing how crafters are inspired by the Mood Board at our challenge. Thank you for sharing your love of all things flowers at the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge. I hope to see more of your designs soon.
Crafting Smiles,
Donna
{Creative Smiles – my little crafting world}
Debbie, what a darling box and card! Thank you for the detailed directions so that we can make our own. And this paper is so pretty, I’d kind of forgotten about it 🙂
I have never seen a Tic Tac holder, but am in love with it. Something on my must try list, for sure. Your card is gorgeous as well Debbie!!
This is a gorgeous little box and such a fabulous idea. Thanks for the instructions, I’ll have to try making one. Also, Thanks for sharing your lovely project with us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge.
I’m popping back in to say Thanks for sharing your lovely project with us at The Paper Funday Challenge.
Donna xx
Debbie, it was so fun to see a Tic Tac Holder again and yours is over the top pretty! Along with your lovely card, this project truly is an Act of Kindness. The directions are so appreciated as I’m looking forward to making these again now. Loved doing the Hop again and certainly appreciate all the time and effort you put into it.
Whoever receives your RAKs are lucky souls! The tic tac holder is an adorable work of art! (I overlooked that paper somehow and now its a must have) LOL
Such a GORgeous card! I LOve your colours and design.
Thank you so much for joining us this week at Crafty Catz.
GDT Chrissyxx
A FABulous holder with such FABulous colours x
What a beautiful way to say thank you, Debbie! Love both your projects!
Debbie, both creations are fabulous! Thanks for playing in the Beautiful Blossoms Challenge. We hope to see you again! XOX, Aimeslee DT
So beautifully done with these pretty papers and beautifully designed. The tic tac holder is such a cute idea!!
Thank you so much for sharing at my Crafty Wednesday challenge!
Ellie
Ellibelle’s Corner
Beautiful card and box – they both look so effective.
Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenge.
Helen x
DT