3-D Projects

I must be on a milk-carton kick because today’s project is using the same base as the watermelon treat holder I made last week, only larger. I knew I had to create a birdhouse as soon as I saw the Birds & Branches Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

Isn’t the carton the cutest?! I cut a circle in the front panel of the carton and framed it with a scallop circle for the entrance to the birdhouse. I covered the entrance with a piece of window sheet so that any treats put inside the carton will be visible.

The roof is embossed using the Pinewood Planks 3-D embossing folder and then trimmed with a 1/2″ strip of scalloped card stock. I used a paper piercer and handheld circle punch to attach the roof to the top of the birdhouse with the baker’s twine from the Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack so that the recipient can open the box without damaging it.

Here is the video tutorial from today’s Make-it-Monday Facebook Live showing how to assemble the birdhouse milk carton. Below the video you will find the project cutting and scoring guide along with a list of the supplies used in today’s project.

Project Cutting & Scoring Guide:

• Milk Carton = 10-1/2″ x 7″ piece of Seaside Spray card stock. Score at 2-1/2″, 5″,, 7-1/2″ and 10″ on the 10-1/2″ side. Score at 1/2″, 2″ and 4-1/2″ on the 7″ side. Trim per diagram
• Carton Panels = four pieces of 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ 2020-2022 In-Color Designer Series Paper
• Birdhouse Roof = 3″ x 5″ Flirty Flamingo card stock

Click on any of the images below for more information about that product.

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Birds & Branches Bundle	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad	Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Window Sheets	Layering Circles Dies	Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack	Simply Scored
Paper Trimmer	Bone Folder	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Dimensionals

These sweet little birdhouses would be a cute way to gift someone a gift card. I would fill the carton with some wrapped candy and slide a gift card in with the candy. They would also make sweet little table favors or party decorations.

I hope this post inspires you to create a milk carton birdhouse treat holder of your own!

Here is my latest Make-it-Monday creation. I wanted to make a party favor for our Father’s Day get-together this weekend and what’s better than a watermelon milk carton filled with sweet treats?!

I used two new In-Colors from the Stampin’ Up! 2020-2021 Annual Catalog; Magenta Madness and Just Jade for the treat holder. I used circle dies to create the cute little watermelon halves and the “YUMMILICIOUS!” tag.

I punched the watermelon “seeds” from Basic Black card stock adhered to an Adhesive Sheet with a handheld circle punch. Here is a side view of the treat box so that you can see the milk carton fold.

It’s fairly easy to make the milk carton box and it doesn’t require any special tools. You will want a trimmer with a scoring blade or a Simply Scored board to create the fold lines required to make the box. I have included a cutting and scoring guide along with a diagram and a video tutorial for you below.

Scoring Guide: Start with an 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ piece of card stock.

• Score at 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″ on the 8-1/2″ side of card stock.
• Score at 1/2″, 2″ and 4″ on the 5-1/2″ side of card stock.
• Score at 1-1/2″ and 5-1/2″ on the top of 1/2″ tab of carton.
• Score two diagonal lines per the diagram below.
• Trim on red score lines.

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So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Simply Scored	Layering Circles Dies	Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Stampin' Seal+	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	Stamparatus

Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you make your own Milk Carton treat box.

I love making my own gift bags when possible. I can customize the size of bag to fit the gift and it’s fun to coordinate everything using stamps, paper and ink.

Here are two different sized bags I made using the Dino Days Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

Aren’t they cute?! These bags are great for the little people in your life. You can easily change up the designer paper and embellishments to fit any occasion.

Here is a video tutorial showing how I created the smaller bag using two pieces of 8″ x 8″ pieces of Designer Series Paper.

Scoring Guide for an 8″ Gift Bag:

• Score top of two pieces of 8″ x 8″ Designer Series Paper at 1″. Score the remaining three sides of both pieces at 1-3/4″.

To make a larger gift bag use two pieces of 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and score according to the guide below.

Scoring Guide for a 12″ Gift Bag:

• Score top of two pieces of 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper at 1-1/2″. Score the remaining three sides of both pieces at 3″.

The next time you need a gift bag and you’re short on time, or when you want to use what you’ve got, go explore your paper stash and make your own!

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My Make it Monday project this week is this sweet handled gift bag. These bags are so much fun to make and are the perfect size for a gift card, a small gift, or candy treats.

The bag is fairly quick and easy to put together but the handle requires a few extra steps. Watch this video tutorial for the nitty gritty on adding the handle.

Cutting & Scoring Diagram

Score 8″ x 4″ piece of Designer Series Paper at 1/2″, 3″, 4-1/4″ and 6-3/4″ on the 8″ side. Score at 1″ on the 4″ side of Designer Series Paper. Burnish score lines and trim on red lines.

Product List

Timeless Tulips Bundle (English)	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Simply Scored	Bone Folder	Stitched Shapes Dies	Layering Circles Dies
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon	Pearl Basic Jewels	Calypso Coral Dark Stampin' Blends Marker	Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots

Some people like the mountains and some people like the desert. Both places have beautiful aspects but my happy place is anywhere that has palm trees.

If palm trees are nearby it’s a pretty safe bet that I can find a large body of water with a sandy beach. Warm breezes, waves splashing against the shore and sand between my toes is an anti-depressant to me. The Lord probably knew that if I lived in such a tropical place I would never accomplish anything so He stuck me right here in the land-locked middle!

Today’s project reminds me of my happy place and makes me want to sit poolside somewhere and sip a tall, fruity drink. Its a small gift box made using products from the Tropical Escape Suite from Stampin’ Up!

The box is a great size for small jewelry like a pair of earrings or necklace. It’s also roomy enough for some wrapped candy treats. I pulled colors from the Tropical Escape 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper to make the box, tag and embellishments. Here is the video from my Facebook Live Coffee & a Card where we made the box.

Click on the pink button below for a full-color project sheet that includes the cutting and scoring template mentioned in the video tutorial.

Here are the products I used to make the box. Click on any image for more information about that product.

Product List

Tropical Chic Clear-Mount Stamp Set	Tropical Thinlits Dies	Tropical Chic Clear-Mount Bundle	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Tropical Escape 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Versamark Pad
Simply Scored	Big Shot Platform	Detailed Trio Punch	1/2" Circle Punch
Tailored Tag Punch	White Stampin' Emboss Powder	Heat Tool	Granny Apple Green 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon
Big Shot Die Brush – New Configuration	Liquid Multipurpose Glue	Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share a little bit about my happy place with you. I hope you enjoyed the project. If you have any questions or if I can help you with any of your stamping and paper crafting needs it would be my pleasure to help you.

I love coffee! My Kuerig is the first thing I drag myself to each morning. Taking a few minutes to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while my brain tries to wake up is one of the best moments of my day.

I’m not alone in my love for coffee and that’s why I often give coffee shop gift cards to family and friends. I shared how to make an easy gift card holder on my recent Coffee and a Card Facebook Live that is perfect for this purpose.

The base of the card is a 3″ x 3″ Whisper White Envelope and you slip a gift card in the top. Genius! I can’t take credit for the design however. I discovered the idea for this Coffee Cafe Gift Card Holder in the annual Stampin’ Up! Catalog. The catalog is always a great source of ideas and inspiration. If you do not have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I would love to send a copy to you. CLICK HERE to request a catalog.

For the project details watch the replay video from my Facebook Live below. The video includes all the measurements for the gift card holder and below the video you will find the list of products I used.

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