A Few Christmas Gift/Treat Boxes

(and a bag!)

Hello!  I am sharing today a few simple Christmas gift/treat boxes (and a bag!) that I made using some Stampin' Up! cardstock, designer series paper (DSP), and a few dies.  This is certainly the time of year when we might need some cute little boxes (or bags!) at the last minute to hold some special treats or a small gift!

For my first three window boxes, which each measure 3 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 1", I followed the box construction instructions provided by Stamping With Amore in her December 5, 2021, You Tube video "DIY Christmas Candy Boxes With Window" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4nDps8-1f8) - although I did not include the interior dividers.  She provided an excellent tip that by cutting the cardstock for the bottom of the box 1/16" smaller than the top (or cutting the cardstock for the top of the box 1/16" larger than the bottom) rather than using the same cutting dimensions for both the top and the bottom, there will be a nicer fit of the lid over the bottom of the box.  In her video she provided the following cutting dimensions for the cardstock:

• for the top of the box - 5 3/4" x 5 3/4", scored at 1" on all four sides; and
• for the bottom of the box - 5 11/16" x 5 11/16", also scored at 1" on all four sides.

I adhered the DSP decorative panel to the top of each box before I cut the window using the Layering Circles dies (item 151770).  I also used the Layering Circle dies (circle and scalloped circle) to cut the cardstock window frames.  A 3" x 3" piece of acetate (Window Sheets - item 142314) was glued to the underside of the lid before assembling the lid.  I also used a 1/2" circle punch to cut the thumb holes on two edges of each lid.

For the two poinsettia boxes I also used the following supplies:

• Mossy Meadow cardstock (item 133676)'
• Basic Black cardstock (item 121045);
• Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (item 153492) - for the Mossy Meadow box;
• Peaceful Place Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 156394) - for the Basic Black box;
• Poinsettia dies (item 153522) to cut the flowers, leaves, and sprigs: for the Mossy Meadow box I used Real Red cardstock (item 102482) for the flower; Mossy Meadow cardstock for the leaves; Basic Black cardstock (item 121045) for the top flower center and the sprigs; and Brushed Metallic cardstock (item 153524) for the bottoms flower center; andd for the Basic Black box I used Basic White Thick cardstock (item 159229) for the flower; Basic Gray cardstock (item 121044) for the leaves; and Black Glitter Paper (item 153518) for the sprigs;
• silver cord from Simply Elegant Trim (item 155766) - used on the Basic Black box; and
• a black button from my stash (tied with some silver cord) for the center of the white poinsettia.

For my third window box I used Shaded Spruce cardstock (item 146981) - such a pretty colour! - and Expressions In Ink Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 155464) - I was trying to match as closely as possible the colour of the wrappers of the Andes mint chocolates! The "Merry Christmas" sentiment (from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set - item 158335) was stamped in Shaded Spruce ink (item 147088) on Shaded Spruce cardstock that was then cut using the Tailor Made Tags dies (item 155563).  I added gold cord from Simply Elegant Trim.

I used Basic White Thick cardstock for my fourth, and slightly larger, box (4" x 4" x 2").  The thicker cardstock provides a little more stability for a larger box. For the bottom of the box I cut the cardstock at 8" x 8" and scored at 2" on all four sides; for the top of the box I cut the cardstock at 8 1/16" x 8 1/16" and also scored at 2" on all four sides.  I used Expressions In Ink Specialty Designer Series Paper for the decorative panels for the top and four sides of the lid.  I used the Poinsettia dies to cut the flower (Real Red cardstock); leaves (Garden Green cardstock - item 102584); flower center - bottom from Basic White Thick cardstock and top from Brushed Metallic cardstock.  The skeleton leaves and branch were cut from Brushed Metallic cardstock using the Intricate Leaves dies (item 153566).  I used a 1" circle punch to cut the thumb holes on two sides of the lid (after adhering the DSP panels).  I tied a bow around the box using some of the Real Red 1" Ruched Ribbon I still had in my stash (this ribbon was from the 2019 Holiday Catalogue).

And finally . . .

Not a box, but a Santa gift bag made using the All Dressed Up dies (item 151665).  I used Real Red cardstock for the bag and handles; Basic White Thick cardstock for the "fur" panel; Basic Black for the belt (cut using the strap die); and Brushed Metallic cardstock for the two buttons.  I used the Scalloped Contours dies (item 155560) to cut the "fur" panel (I cut the die cut panel in half lengthwise to remove some of the width and added a narrow strip of Basic Black cardstock down the center).  I added a little bow made with the Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon (item 156485) to one handle.

I of course had a lot of fun making these boxes (and gift bag!) and hope you have fun making and decorating your Christmas gift and treat boxes (and bags!).

Thank you for visiting my blog!  If you are interested in purchasing any of the available Stampin' Up! products I have used in these projects, and you reside in Canada and do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please do not hesitate to visit my online store found on my website, https://archiesatelier.stampinup.net/, or click under the "Shop With Me" tab on the right sidebar of my blog.  I very much appreciate your business!

Have fun creating!

Laurel

We definitely need some salty snacks now!

There will be a new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalogue as of January 4, 2022, with lots of new and exciting products! I look forward to sharing projects offering a sneak peek of some of these new products very soon!!