Michele Reynolds
http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/ michelerey@aol.com |
Festive Phrases Merry & Bright Mini Pizza Box |
F un gift card holder box using Stampin' Up! products.
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Cut cardstock and designer paper pieces to the following sizes using a Stampin' Trimmer:
- 3-1/2" square of tiny white dots on light blue design from Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper
- 2-3/4" square from Real Red Cardstock
- 2-3/4" square from Whisper White Cardstock
Fold together the Mini Pizza Box. Place some Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie inside and then place the gift card inside. Close the box.
Pick out the scalloped square framelit that cuts out a 3" scalloped square from the Layering Squares Framelits. Place the Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper square on a Cutting Pad on top of the Platform on the Big Shot. Place the scalloped square framelit on top. Place another Cutting Pad on top and run through the Big Shot.
Adhere the designer paper scalloped square to the box lid.
Cut a 20" piece of Old Olive 1/4" Stitched-Edge Ribbon.
Tie the ribbon around the box so it will help keep it closed using a bow. Make sure the bow is near the bottom of the box lid. Trim the ends of the ribbon.
Pick out the straight square framelit that cuts out a 2-3/8" square from the Layering Squares Framelits. Place the red square on a Cutting Pad on top of the Platform on the Big Shot. Place the square framelit on top. Place another Cutting Pad on top and run through the Big Shot.
Put Stampin' Dimensionals on the back of the red square on the left and right sides only. Peel off the protective backings and adhere the red square to the center of the designer paper scalloped square on the box lid making sure that the ribbon can slide smoothly between the Stampin' Dimensionals without getting stuck.
Mount the "Merry & Bright" image from the Festive Phrases Set on Block D. Use the side of the brush tip of the Markers to color in the image. Use Old Olive on the light wires, bulb bases, the "&" symbol, and a couple of random light bulbs and rays of light. Use the Real Red Marker on the word "Merry" and a couple of random light bulbs and rays of light. Use the Crushed Curry marker on the word "Bright" and a couple of random light bulbs and rays of light. Breathe on the stamp to moisten the inks. Stamp in the center of the white square.
Pick out the square framelit that cuts out a 2-1/8" square from the Layering Squares Framelits. Place the stamped sentiment image on a Cutting Pad on top of the Magnetic Platform on the Big Shot. Place the square framelit on top so it is centered over the stamped image. Place another Cutting Pad on top and run through the Big Shot.
Adhere the sentiment square to the center of the red square on the box lid.