Hop on In for Holiday Inspiration

 

 

Welcome to the Holiday Hop, I'm glad you could make it.  The talented group of Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators that I am blessed to be a part of are ready to show off their paper crafting skills.

We will provide

inspiration using Stampin’ Up! product for 2 quickly approaching holidays.  Also, mark your calendar for our next Holiday Hop:

• Christmas/Winter – December 1, 2009

We're spotlighting all that Stampin’ Up! has to offer – from rubber stamps and designer paper, to embellishments, cool tools, and much more. 

 

     


 

 

Thanksgiving "Grateful Baskets"

 

I wanted to make something to give to friends and family to express my gratitude for them.  I saw this project several months ago, and modified it for my Thanksgiving table.  (It was originally an adorable little purse.)  I CASED it from this site. 

This project uses my favorite tool, the Big Shot.  For each basket, you'll need 2 Bigz Top Notes made with card stock, and 2 made with Designer Series Paper (DSP) (I used Autumn Traditions.)  Trim the DSP Notes along the dotted lines, and fit them with the card stock Notes, so that the card stock Notes forms a frame around the DSP.

 

To make the inner box, start with a coordinating piece of card stock, cut to 5 1/2" x 6".  Score the 6" side at 1", then flip it around and score the other side at 1".  Score the 5 1/2" side at 2 1/2" & 3 1/2".

 

Before folding the box, snip on each side of the 1" inner score, just up to the fold. (You'll make 4 tiny snips.)  This allows the box to fold together.  Secure the sides together with Sticky Strip.

 

Using either Sticky Strip or Snail Adhesive, secure a Top Note on each side of the box, trimming the bottom tip of each Note so they stand up straight.  Before you firmly secure the Notes, stand them up to make sure they are straight.  You may need to play around with this a little bit.

 

The Grateful sentiment is from the Falling Leaves stamp set, and is stamped with Basic Black Classic Ink, twice on Really Rust card stock and twice on More Mustard card stock.  The sentiments are then punched out using the Modern Label punch.  Many of Stampin' Up!'s punches coordinate beautifully with many of their stamps.

 

The sentiments are then secured to the baskets using a More Mustard brad.  Tip:  Use the Paper Piercer and the Mat Pack to make a hole in both the tag and the basket, to put the brad through. 

 

The final, and perhaps most important step,is to fill the baskets with chocolate.  Because EVERYTHING is better with chocolate!!

 

 
  

Stamps set:  Falling Leaves

 

Paper:  More Mustard and Really Rust card stock, Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper

 

Ink:  Basic Black Classic Ink

 

Tools:  Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Modern Label Punch, Brads (Earth Elements), Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive

 

Fun:  Peanut Butter Cups!!  :)

 

I hope you've enjoyed your hop to my blog, and have come away with another fall inspiration.  Please let me know what you think. And please be sure to continue on the hop by using the buttons below.  You will be continue to be inspired.  Happy Hopping!!

 

 

 

   
     

 
 

1.  Kris (Kween Bee Kreations) 

2.  Carla (Carla's Scraps)

3.  Linda (Stampin' Seasons)

4.  Mary (Stampin' Pretty)

5.  Trish (Soul Stamper)

6.  Jill (Stamping Heart)

7.  Liz (DIY Paper Creations)

8.  Kim (Stamp, Scrap, Get Kreative)

9.  Kalshelia (Stampin' Fabulousity)

10.  Regina (The Stampin' Bean)

11.  Margaret (Margaret Moody)

12.  Debbie (Stampin' Sunshine)

13.  Ann (The Stampin' Schach)

14.  Gina (Cards by Gina)

15.  Lourdes (Cozy Crafty Corner)

 

  
 

Comments

[Jean Fitch]

Wonderful Boxes Debbie. I love that you used the full top note instead of cutting part of it off as so many Top Note boxmakes do. And of course I'm wishing I could reach right into my screen and help myself to the box and the Reeses! Too bad all the stores are closed now I really have a craving - Lol! Oh well at least I can wander out to the stamp room and make the box!!

Hugs from a sister demo - Jean

[Mary Fish]

Oh, man. I gotta try this. I love the Top Note Die. What a delightful and delicious project! Hugs, Mary

[Carla Bazhenow]

Oh what a wonderful idea. Your project is absolutely fabulous!!! Hugs,

[Margaret Moody]

I love these cute Thanksgiving baskets, Debbie! Love the DSP and the colors! Great tutorial, too! Thanks so much for sharing this idea! I plan to make some for my friends at work! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Lourdes]

Thanks for sharing so perfect ideas for the Holidays. I love 3D items. I should have to CASE you!

[Ann Schach]

How cute! I love your choice of designer paper!

[Kalshelia]

First, reeses are my favorite candy, so I love the baskets. Great for putting on your desk for my stash as well.

[Patti MacLeith]

How fun for your guests to walk away with treats and a great reminder for being grateful.

[Kim]

The Pals are making me want to eat all the 'wrong' foods! What a cute goodie bag - great idea Debbie

[Kris Kilcoyne]

Cute, cute, cute!!

Great way to show off that designer paper too.

[Cards by Gina]

I love these Thanksgiving Grateful Baskets! What a terrific idea and a great execution of them. I would love one sitting on my desk right now!

[Linda Callahan]

Great little boxes - I'm with you - don't forget the chocolate!

[Regina (The Stampin' Bean)]

What a terrific idea! This is a simple and fun way to package up goodies. I love it. XO