It’s time for the August edition of the Inspire, Create, & Share Blog Hop! This month our theme is Passion for Punches. I’ve decided to feature a brand new punch from the 2018 Holiday Catalog (which is now live!) It’s called the Sprig Punch and it’s part of the new Joyous Noel Suite on pages 28-29. You can buy it bundled with the Peaceful Noel stamp set to save 10%!

Peaceful Noel Bundle © Stampin’ Up!

For some reason I keep calling this a Twig Punch instead of Sprig Punch. Even though “Sprig” makes more sense, once I get something wrong like that in my head, it’s hard to remember the right word. So if I missed correcting “Twig” anywhere in this post, know that I mean “Sprig.” 

Here’s what I made:

Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:

• Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 12″ x 3-1/4″
• scored DSP along the long side at 4″, 6″, and 10″ 
• scored DSP along the short side at 2″

Cut using Paper Snips:

• cut away the two 2″ x 1-1/4″ sections from the DSP

Stamped with the Peaceful Noel stamp set:

• sentiment in Merry Merlot ink onto a scrap of Shimmery White cardstock (CS)

Cut using the Sprig Punch:

• 3 sprigs from a scrap of Tranquil Tide CS

Die cut using the Layering Ovals Framelits:

• sentiment

Decorated the box:

• DSP glued onto a Lustrous White Mini Gable Box
• *excess pieces trimmed around the top flaps of the box using Paper Snips
• folded in bottom flaps of box, first the long tab with two arms, then the two short sides, then tucked in the long flap with one arm
• put treats in the box, then closed the top by tucking the top tabs through the slots on the end tabs
• ribbon tied around the box and tied in a bow, then *notched the ends of the ribbon using Paper Snips
• sprigs glued onto the back of the sentiment
• sentiment adhered onto the front of the box, over the ribbon, using Stampin’ Dimensionals

Here’s where you click to get to the next stop on the hop:

Here are today’s colors:

You can click on each one to see all the products that come in that color!

Here’s what I used:

Click on these images for more details and to purchase.

Peaceful Noel Photopolymer Bundle – 149958

Price: $31.50

Peaceful Noel Photopolymer Stamp Set – 147694

Price: $17.00

Sprig Punch – 148012

Price: $18.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies – 141706

Price: $35.00

Joyous Noel 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper – 147816

Price: $14.00

Lustrous White Mini Gable Boxes – 146961

Price: $8.00

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 144246

Price: $8.50

Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 101910

Price: $9.00

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147112

Price: $7.50

Merry Merlot & Copper 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Reversible Ribbon – 147818

Price: $7.50

Bone Folder – 102300

Price: $7.00

Paper Snips – 103579

Price: $10.00

Stampin’ Trimmer – 126889

Price: $30.00

Big Shot – 143263

Price: $110.00

Magnetic Platform – 130658

Price: $40.00

Supply List

Here’s the new Dashing Along September special from Stampin’ Up:

• Receive one pack of Dashing Along Designer Series Paper with any $250 order in September!
• Perfect for layering, this beautiful, traditional Christmas paper includes a mix of old favorites and new patterns to create a festive, eclectic feel.
• Item number 149903
• 12 sheets: 3 double-sided sheets (6 total designs); 4 sheets of each design – perfect for making lots of Christmas cards!
• 12″ x 12″
• Promotion period: September 1–30
• Dashing Along Designer Series Paper is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after September 30.
• In order to qualify, the event merchandise total must reach $250 (before shipping and handling).
• One package of Designer Series Paper may be redeemed per qualifying order, with no limit on how many packages of Designer Series Paper can be earned.
• Demonstrator, Customer, Workshop, and online orders qualify.
• Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be redeemed using Stampin’ Rewards. You will receive this FREE gift with a qualifying order in addition to any Stampin’ Rewards you may earn.
• Dashing Along Designer Series Paper may not be exchanged for other paper.

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