Saturday. . . .Altered Sizzix dies into boxes and Buckets

Hello Everyone. . . Hope you're enjoying the weekend.

The first item is one that we will be doing in my Sunday workshop.

You take the Sizzix Pillow Box die #113466 die cutting several and attaching them together. The cardstock used is Real Red #102482, with the Designer Paper #115672 - Merry Moments, wrapping the outside. I accented the bucket with a paper handle, threaded through holes punched with the Horizontal Slot punch #105089. Adhered red ric rac. Punched tag was done with the Wide Oval punch #112082, backed with real red oval piece I cut with Fiskars decorative edge scissors. The word on front is from Short and Sweet stamp set #115060, and the corner poinsettia from #116525 Hostess Level 1 set - Patterned Pines. Ending with red poke-a-dot grosgrain ribbon and red rhinestones.

The next cute cookie box was done using the Sizzix Scallop Envelope die - exclusive to Stampin Up #113462

I used the NEW In Colors - Melon Mambo cardstock & designer paper #115320 & #115687. I formed the goodie box by cutting two scallop envelopes, adding side panels, and a swirly wire handle. I plan on stuffing it with delicious Peppridge Farms cookies tied up in a 4 x 6 medium cello bag #102757 I also used the Word Window punch #1005090, Modern Label punch #116630, and thank you stamp from the Short and Sweet set #115060. Accented the front with a small scallop circle and button threaded with black floss. Doodle marks done in black by Sharpie. Finished size: 3-1/4" wide x 3-1/4" high x 1-1/2" deep.

The last little box is one of my favorites - Sizzix Fancy Favor Box die #115965 - exclusive to Stampin Up.

Made from Night of Navy cardstock #100613 and misc. plaid adhesive cardstock from Die Cut with a View. You have to make sure you adhere the plaid cardstock to the navy before you assemble the box or the scallop edges won't match up. I dotted the top section with small blue and white brads. Added a navy satin ribbon bow and cardstock handle. This will be stuffed with a bag of yummy See's Candy bridge mix or party nuts. Oh Boy!!

I finally got around to using one of the NEW Sweet Treat Cups #116802 in a Black and White card. Something different. I used the NEW Sweet Centers stamp set #116521, using the flower petal stamp to form the flower around the sweet treat cup punch out using the 1-3/4" Circle punch #112004. The cup is filled with Dazzling Diamonds #102023, and misc. white pom poms. Accented the front of the card with flowers, buttons, and happy birthday. To complete the look I wrapped the card several times with silver elastic cord #109886. You will find the Sweet Treat Cups, Sweet Centers stamp set, Circle Punch, and elastic cord in our NEW Holiday Mini Catalog. * * * *If you would like me to mail you a Holiday Mini Catalog, just send me an email with your name and address.

The last two cards are quick and simple cards for Christmas. The first one stamped with Circle Circus set #115778, punched out with 3/4" circle punch #107217, pot made with misc. square punch. Accented with Dazzling Diamonds, Real Red ribbon, small snowflake background #115060 Short and Sweet stamp set, and doodling by Sharpie.

The Peace on Earth card was made using Bashful Blue and Night of Navy cardstock. Stamped with #116525 Hostess Level 1 Patterned Pines stamp set and #116921 Four the Holidays word stamp set.

Small background snowflake is from Short and Sweet stamp set #115060, doodling by Sharpie, and rhinestones by Martha.