Let it Snow Gift Box with Merry Little Labels Bundle

It’s winter, and a lot of you have snow. Here in Atlanta we had a nice snow a couple weeks ago, but it only lasted a couple days, and it’s probably the only one we’ll have all year. If you want to give someone a small gift this winter, just fill a Clear Tiny Treat Box with goodies. You can stick on a fast and easy tag made with the Merry Little Labels Bundle (Merry Little Labels stamp set and Everyday Label Punch.)

 

Here’s what I made:

Stampin' Up! Merry Little Labels Let it Snow clear acetate box of jelly beans gift by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Merry Little Labels Let it Snow clear acetate box of jelly beans gift by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Merry Little Labels Let it Snow clear acetate box of jelly beans gift by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy

 

Here’s what I did:

Stamped with the Merry Little Labels stamp set:

  • tag in Night of Navy ink onto a scrap of Bermuda Bay card stock (CS)

Cut using the Everyday Label Punch:

  • the tag

Assembled the card:

  • filled a Clear Tiny Treat Box with blue jelly beans (These are Jelly Bellies in flavors Blueberry and Berry Blue.)
  • adhered the tag to the top of the box with Fast Fuse

 

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Hershey Bar Snowman, Sweet & Sassy Penguin, and Reindeer with Seasonal Layers Antlers

Yesterday I showed you how to make a Snowman that holds a snack size Hershey Bar. You can see that post here. Today I’m sharing three different covers for full size Hershey Bars: a snowman, a reindeer, and a penguin. These make terrific stocking stuffers, or small last minute gifts. And again, there’s no stamping. The Big Shot makes these super quick and easy (the magic words.) The reindeer antlers are made from the leaf die from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits, and the Penguin is made from the Layering Circles, Layering Ovals, and Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies.

 

Here’s what I made:

Snowman Hershey Bar cover for Christmas gifts. Night of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy Snowman Hershey Bar cover for Christmas gifts. Night of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy Reindeer Hershey Bar cover for Christmas gifts. 1/2" Circle Punch, Red Glimmer Paper, Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy Reindeer Hershey Bar cover for Christmas gifts. 1/2" Circle Punch, Red Glimmer Paper, Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy

Penguin Hershey Bar cover for Christmas gifts. Layering Circles and Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies, 1/2" Circle Punch, by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy Penguin Hershey Bar cover for Christmas gifts. Layering Circles and Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies, 1/2" Circle Punch, by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy

 

Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:

  • Whisper White card stock (CS) cut to 5-3/8″ x 6-1/4″, then scored along the shorter side at 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 4”, and 4-1/4”
  • Crumb Cake CS cut to 5-3/8″ x 6-1/4″, then scored along the shorter side at 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 4”, and 4-1/4”
  • Basic Black CS cut to 5-3/8″ x 6-1/4″, then scored along the shorter side at 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 4”, and 4-1/4”

Die cut using the Seasonal Layers Thinlits:

  • leaf from a scrap of Early Espresso CS

Die cut using the Layering Circles Framelits:

  • circle from Real Red CS, for the penguin’s hat

Die cut using the Layering Ovals Framelits:

  • large Whisper White CS oval for penguin’s body
  • 2 small Basic Black CS ovals for penguin’s flippers

Die cut using the Sweet & Sassy Framelits:

  • larger Whisper White CS heart, for penguin’s face
  • smaller Crushed Curry CS heart, for penguin’s beak

Cut using Paper Snips:

  • long skinny triangle from a scrap of Pumpkin Pie CS
  • antlers from the die cut leaf
  • Real Red circle cut in half

Cut with the 1/2″ Circle Punch:

  • 3 circles from Whisper White CS
  • 1 circle from Red Glimmer Paper

Cut using a 1/4″ Circle Punch:

  • 2 Basic Black circles

Assembled the Snowman cover:

  • burnished all score lines with a Bone Folder
  • Whisper White CS wrapped around Hershey bar and glued together on the back, being careful not to glue it to the Hershey Bar itself
  • tiny Pumpkin Pie CS triangle glued to the front for the nose
  • face drawn on using a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker
  • Night of Navy 1/2″ Gingham Ribbon tied around neck and secured in place with a couple of Mini Glue Dots

Assembled the Reindeer cover:

  • burnished all score lines with a Bone Folder
  • Crumb Cake CS wrapped around Hershey bar and glued together on the back, being careful not to glue it to the Hershey Bar itself
  • 2 Whisper White CS 1/2″ circles glued onto the front for the eyes
  • 2 Basic Black 1/4″ circles glued onto the Whisper White CS 1/2″ circles
  • Red Glimmer Paper circle glued on below the eyes
  • 2 Early Espresso CS antlers glued on above the eyes

Assembled the Penguin cover:

  • burnished all score lines with a Bone Folder
  • Basic Black CS wrapped around Hershey bar and glued together on the back, being careful not to glue it to the Hershey Bar itself
  • 1/2″ Whisper White CS circle glued onto the top of the Real Red CS half circle for the hat
  • hat glued onto the front of the Basic Black CS cover, at the top
  • 2 small Basic Black CS ovals glued to the back of the large Whisper White CS oval, so that they stick out on either side
  • small Crushed Curry CS heart glued onto the bottom point of the Whisper White CS heart
  • hearts glued onto the top of the large Whisper White CS oval
  • penguin glued onto the front of the cover, below the hat

 

Here are today’s colors:

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Envelope Punch Board Hershey Bar Snowman

This cute little Snowman contains a snack size Hershey Bar, and makes a perfect small gift for your child’s classmates, the mail carrier, coworkers,… The Envelope Punch Board makes it really quick and easy, and you know I’m all about quick and easy projects. I CASEd this project from Lisa Bernard at Queen B Creations.

 

Here’s what I made:

Snowman small Hershey Bar cover, Christmas Gift, Envelope Punch Board by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy

Snowman small Hershey Bar cover, Christmas Gift, Envelope Punch Board by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy Snowman small Hershey Bar cover, Christmas Gift, Envelope Punch Board by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy Snowman small Hershey Bar cover, Christmas Gift, Envelope Punch Board by Stampin' Up! #stampcandy

 

Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:

  • Whisper White card stock (CS) cut to 2″ x 11″, then scored at 5-3/8″ and 5-5/8″
  • NOTE: You can use regular or thick Whisper White CS. I used regular.
  • Basic Black CS cut to 2″ x 2″
  • Basic Black CS cut to 1/2″ x 5″, and scored in half at 2-1/2″

Cut with the Envelope Punch Board:

  • a notch 2″ from each end and on both sides of the Whisper White CS, to create the neck
  • a notch from the top of the hat (save the piece that comes off)
  • top two corners with the corner rounder on the back of the board

Colored with a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Marker:

  • Pearl Basic Jewel

Assembled the gift:

  • burnish all score lines with a Bone Folder
  • snack size Hershey Bar adhered to the inside of the Whisper White CS with a small piece of Tear & Tape
  • ribbon tied around the neck
  • hat glued to the top of the snowman
  • 1/2″ strip of Basic Black CS glued to the bottom of the hat, wrapping around to cover both sides where the hat meets the top of the snowman
  • Year of Cheer Washi Tape applied all the way around the hat
  • small piece of Basic Black CS that was punched off the hat glued onto the front of the snowman for the mouth (I trimmed the little paper threads at the very ends with my Paper Snips.)
  • Black Rhinestones applied to the face: larger ones for the eyes and smaller ones for the buttons
  • colored pearl applied for the nose

 

Here are today’s colors:

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  • This is a great time to join my team! With the demonstrator discount of at least 20%, you can get Christmas gifts for all the stampers on your list! Plus you can order from the 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs now! CLICK HERE for more information. Contact me with any questions: email candy@stampcandy.net or call/text 404-661-5222
  • Sale-a-bration Stamp Fest coming January 20. Details and register HERE
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  • Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers are now available! Click HERE for more info.
  • Hostess Code for the month of December (HS67FXTS) Find out more about HOW, WHEN and WHY to use the code HERE.
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Merry & Bright Chocolate Christmas Tree Gifts

But first:

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I offer them in any U.S. dollar amount, but I recommend $50 increments. Why? Because Sale-A-Bration begins January 3, and you can earn free exclusive Sale-A-Bration products with orders of $50 or $100. Contact me (or ask Santa) to order your Gift Certificates now!

Email: candy@stampcandy.net OR call/text 404-661-5222.

 

And now:

Today’s project is one that I absolutely love to make this time of year. It’s a Christmas tree made of Hershey’s Kisses. Did you know about all the different flavors they come in now? Holy cow. I got some regular milk chocolate ones in green, red, and silver wrappers, and some white chocolate peppermint ones with cute silver wrappers with candy canes. My store didn’t have Hershey’s Nuggets in Christmas wrappers yet, so I used the usual four flavor assortment.

What’s so amazing to me is how these trees stay together with much less adhesive than you would expect to use. All the pieces inside the tree shape are held in place by the snug fit of the outer piece. And while they look complicated, they really are easy to make. Remember to use your Bone Folder to make all the creases crisp!

I’ve been making these trees for a couple years now, and I just found out this project originated with the amazing Brenda Quintano of Qbee’s Quest. CLICK HERE to see her original post. Thank you, Brenda!

 

Here’s what I made:

I made several trees with different color combinations of Kisses and Nuggets.

Stampin' Up! Season to Sparkle Hershey kiss and nugget tree gift by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Season to Sparkle Hershey kiss and nugget tree gift by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy

Stampin' Up! Season to Sparkle Hershey kiss and nugget tree gift by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy

 

This is what the back looks like:Stampin' Up! Season to Sparkle Hershey kiss and nugget tree gift by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy

 

Here’s what I did:

I did a blog post on these little trees about this time last year. CLICK HERE to see that post with full instructions and photos. Today’s trees are made of Garden Green and Soft Suede CS. I wrapped each tree in either Gold or Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon. Here’s how I made the packaging:

Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:

  • Real Red card stock (CS) cut to 3″ x 2″, then scored in half at 1″
  • Whisper White CS cut to 2-3/4″ x3/4″

Stamped with the Season to Sparkle stamp set:

  • sentiment in Garden Green ink onto the Whisper White CS piece
  • starburst shapes in Real Red ink on either side of the sentiment

Assembled the gift:

  • inserted tree into a 3″ x 6″ Gusseted Cellophane Bag
  • Real Red CS piece folded in half over the top of the bag, then stapled it in place
  • sentiment glued onto the front of the Real Red CS to cover the staples on the front

 

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:

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Here are some key points to remember:

  • Gift Certificates are available in any U.S. dollar amount from me. Contact me – email: candy@stampcandy.net OR call/text: 404-661-5222
  • Swatch Books and Product Shares from the 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs – you can order yours now HERE.
  • Year End Sales Event – December 1, 2017 to January 2, 2018 – CLICK HERE for details. Order soon so you don’t miss your favorite retiring items!
  • This is a great time to join my team! With the demonstrator discount of at least 20%, you can get Christmas gifts for all the stampers on your list! CLICK HERE for more information. Contact me with any questions: email candy@stampcandy.net or call/text 404-661-5222
  • Sale-a-bration Stamp Fest coming January 20. Details and register HERE
  • Check out My Events Calendar HERE
  • Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers are now available! Click HERE for more info.
  • Hostess Code for the month of December (HS67FXTS) Find out more about HOW, WHEN and WHY to use the code HERE.
  • December’s FREE gift: Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape – Find out more HERE.
  • Gumball Rewards for all orders over $50. Find out more HERE

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!

 

 

Hug in a Mug Hot Cocoa Packet with a Treat Tube of Marshmallows

In October I attended a World Card Making event here in Atlanta, hosted by Brian King and Pam Morris, who just happen to be two of my Stampin’ Up! uplines. It was a great day filled with presentations, Make & Takes, games, and more. My project today is CASEd from one we made there – a Hot Cocoa Packet made with Hug in a Mug stamp set, with a Treat Tube full of dehydrated marshmallows. I believe it was designed by Julie DiMatteo of The Paper Pixie.  I had to change the measurements just a little bit to accommodate a different brand of hot cocoa mix. Evidently Ghirardelli cocoa packs are wider than the Swiss Miss packs, but they’re oh so delicious!

 

Here’s what I made:

Stampin' Up! Hug in a Mug Christmas Around the World DSP Hot Chocolate Packet with Treat Tubes by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy

Stampin' Up! Hug in a Mug Christmas Around the World DSP Hot Chocolate Packet with Treat Tubes by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy

 

 

Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:

  • Crumb Cake card stock (CS) cut to 9″ x 5-1/2″, then scored in half at 4-1/2″
  • NOTE: if using a smaller packet, use the the standard 8-1/2″ x 5″, scored at 4-1/4″
  • cut the CS from 2-1/2″ up the right side to the top of the score line, cutting away the blue area in the diagram
  • Hot Cocoa holder, Stampin' Up!, Hug in a Mug stamp set, Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper, DSP, Treat Tubes full of dehydrated marshmallows, #stampcandy
  • Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 4″ x 5-1/4″
  • DSP cut from 2-1/4″ up the right side to the top left corner
  • Crumb Cake CS cut to 3-1/4″ x 1-1/2″
  • Real Red CS cut to 3″ x 1-1/4″

Stamped with the Hug In A Mug stamp set:

  • sentiment in Basic Black ink onto the Read Red CS piece

Assembled the project:

  • the Crumb Cake CS base folded along the score line and glued together along the bottom edge, to create a pouch
  • DSP glued onto the front of the pouch
  • the small Crumb Cake CS piece adhered to the front of the pouch with Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • sentiment glued onto the small Crumb Cake CS
  • punched two holes all the way through both layers of the base on the right side, using the 1/8″ Circle Punch
  • ran a piece of Jute Twine through both holes, front to back, then tied on the Treat Tube full of dehydrated marshmallows
  • tucked the cocoa pack into the pouch
  • NOTE: The dehydrated marshmallows puff up as soon as they hit the liquid. I bought mine at Amazon.com HERE. A one pound bag is enough for many, many, many cups of cocoa. I filled fifteen tubes with them, and you can’t even tell I’ve touched them.

 

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 the images for more details and to purchase.

 

Here are some key points to remember:

  • Swatch Books and Product Shares from the 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs – you can order yours now HERE.
  • Year End Sales Event – December 1, 2017 to January 2, 2018 – CLICK HERE for details. Order soon so you don’t miss your favorite retiring items!
  • This is a great time to join my team! With the demonstrator discount of at least 20%, you can get Christmas gifts for all the stampers on your list! CLICK HERE for more information. Contact me with any questions: email candy@stampcandy.net or call/text 404-661-5222
  • Sale-a-bration Stamp Fest coming January 20. Details and register HERE
  • Check out My Events Calendar HERE
  • Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers are now available! Click HERE for more info.
  • Hostess Code for the month of December (HS67FXTS) Find out more about HOW, WHEN and WHY to use the code HERE.
  • December’s FREE gift: Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape – Find out more HERE.
  • Gumball Rewards for all orders over $50. Find out more HERE

 

Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!

 

 

Brightly Lit Christmas Treat Acetate Boxes

The Clear Tiny Treat Boxes are perfect for so many things. Here I’ve decorated them for Christmas and filled them with red and green jelly beans. I plan to put one at each place setting at Christmas dinner. I may even attach names to them to use as place cards.

 

Here’s what I made:

Stampin' Up! Brightly Lit Christmas stamp set and Be Merry DSP over clear tiny acetate boxes filled with jelly belly jelly beans by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Brightly Lit Christmas stamp set and Be Merry DSP over clear tiny acetate boxes filled with jelly belly jelly beans by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Brightly Lit Christmas stamp set and Be Merry DSP over clear tiny acetate boxes filled with jelly belly jelly beans by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Brightly Lit Christmas stamp set and Be Merry DSP over clear tiny acetate boxes filled with jelly belly jelly beans by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Brightly Lit Christmas stamp set and Be Merry DSP over clear tiny acetate boxes filled with jelly belly jelly beans by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy Stampin' Up! Brightly Lit Christmas stamp set and Be Merry DSP over clear tiny acetate boxes filled with jelly belly jelly beans by Candy Ford of Stamp Candy

 

Here’s what I did:

Cut and scored with my Stampin’ Trimmer:

  • Be Merry Designer Series Paper (DSP) cut to 2″ x 9″
  • Garden Green card stock (CS) cut to 1-1/8″ x 1-3/8″
  • Whisper White CS cut to 1″ x 1-1/4″

Stamped with the Brightly Lit Christmas stamp set:

  • sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink onto the Whisper White CS piece

 Assembled the project:

  • assembled Clear Tiny Treat box (It’s easy to fold in the flaps to make the box)
  • filled box with jelly beans (I used green and red Jelly Bellies)
  • closed the lid and wrapped the DSP around the box, with the jelly beans showing on both sides, then glued the ends together on the bottom of the box
  • NOTE: do not glue the DSP to the box itself, because the DSP “belly band” should slide off of the box to open
  • wrapped about 30″ Quilted Christmas Ribbon around the box and tied it in a bow on top (You can tell by the topmost photo that I tied those bows in a hurry!)
  • sentiment glued onto the Garden Green CS piece
  • Garden Green CS piece adhered to the front of the box with Stampin’ Dimensionsals – I made sure the dimensionals were on either side of the ribbon, so the ribbon could be loosened easily

 

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 the images for more details and to purchase.

 

Here are some key points to remember:

  • Swatch Books and Product Shares from the 2018 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs – you can order yours now HERE.
  • Year End Sales Event – December 1, 2017 to January 2, 2018 – CLICK HERE for details. Order soon so you don’t miss your favorite retiring items!
  • This is a great time to join my team! With the demonstrator discount of at least 20%, you can get Christmas gifts for all the stampers on your list! CLICK HERE for more information. Contact me with any questions: email candy@stampcandy.net or call/text 404-661-5222
  • Sale-a-bration Stamp Fest coming January 20. Details and register HERE
  • Check out My Events Calendar HERE
  • Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers are now available! Click HERE for more info.
  • Hostess Code for the month of December (HS67FXTS) Find out more about HOW, WHEN and WHY to use the code HERE.
  • December’s FREE gift: Year of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape – Find out more HERE.
  • Gumball Rewards for all orders over $50. Find out more HERE

 

Thanks for stopping by today, and Sweet Stamping!