Clearance Rack Projects!

Hello!  Today I am sharing several projects featuring products and/or using tools that were recently added to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack.  Some of the items may no longer be available as all items on the Clearance Rack are only while supplies last, and with a good sale popular items may not last too long!  But maybe you already have some of these products or tools, and just have not used them for awhile or were waiting for just the right project!

Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Dies (item 150644)

These little boxes are the perfect size to hold a few Hershey Kisses or a few wrapped mints, and would be great for table favours or to share a few treats with co-workers and are very easy to assemble (in order to get a nice curve on each side, gently shape each panel using your bone folder):  

In addition to the Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box dies (which includes the star tag die) I used the following items:

• Cherry Cobbler cardstock (item 119685);
• Mossy Meadow cardstock (item 133676);
• Mossy Meadow 3/8" Diagonal Stripe Ribbon (item 153542 - also a Clearance Rack item!);
• Poinsettia dies (item 153522);
• Peaceful Prints 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (from August 3 - September 30 2021 Sale-A-Bration);
• Heartwarming Hugs 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (item 153492); 
• Tidings of Christmas 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper (item 155718);
• White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon (item 151326);
• Brushed Metallic 12" x 12" cardstock (item 153524) - for the small gold star tag;
• baker's twine - Baker's Twine Essentials Pack (item 155475); and
• a couple of little buttons from my stash.

Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper (item 154570)

This paper was part of the Hydrangea Hill Suite offered in the January - June 2021 Mini Catalogue.

I used Blushing Bride cardstock (item 131198) for both the card base and the small box.  The card measures 4" x 4" and I used Basic White for the front mats and for the inside panel.  The "Thank You" sentiment, from the Nature's Harvest stamp set (item 156494) was stamped on Blushing Bride cs using Memento Tuxedo Black ink (item 132708).  I also used some Linen Thread (item 104199) to tie the bow on the horizontal panel on the front of the card.  The co-ordinating envelope was made using an envelope punch board.

The box is 4" high x 2" deep, and I adapted the instructions I found posted online by Jennie Harper for a Scor-pal Valentine's Day box (2016).  For the base of the box you need a piece of cardstock 6" x 8 1/2" - scored at 2" on the 6" side; and at 2" 4" 6" and 8" on the 8 1/2" side.  For the lid you need a 4 1/8" square piece of cardstock, which is scored at 1" on all sides. The "You're Too Kind" sentiment (from the Quiet Meadow stamp set - item 155082) was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Blushing Bride cs, which was then cut using the Tailor Made Tags dies (item 155563).  The tag was tied to the Crinkled Seam Binding bow with some gold cord from the Simply Elegant Trim pack (item 155766) and a gold Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dot (item 156506) was added.

For the Hydrangea Hill easel calendar/sticky note holder, and for the easel calendar/stick note holders made using the Dandy Garden DSP, I adapted the instructions provided by Tracy Elsom in her October 26, 2019, blogpost "Updating My Easel Calendar" (www.papercraftwithme.com/updating-my-easel-calendar/).  For the base of the Hydrangea Hill calendar I used Gorgeous Grape cardstock (item 146987), and Basic White cs for mats.

Dandy Garden 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper

For the first calendar I used Blackberry Bliss cardstock (item 133675) and for the second calendar I used Misty Moonlight cardstock (item 153081), also using Basic White cs for mats.

The tote bag (I was attempting to replicate a beach tote!) was cut from Misty Moonlight cardstock using the All Dressed Up dies (item 151665) with an additional front panel cut from the Dandy Garden DSP.  I used Poppy Parade cardstock (item 119793) for the flower and buttons on the handles.  The flower was cut using the Dandy Wishes dies (item 154315).  I used Granny Apple Green cardstock (item 146990) for the leaves, which were cut using the Forever Flourishing dies (item 152714).  The "Thank You" sentiment, from the Nature's Harvest stamp set (item 156495) was stamped on Basic White cardstock using Misty Moonlight ink (item 153118), which was then cut using the Tailor Made Tags dies (item 155563),  The handles are also Basic White cardstock.  I used embroidery floss from my stash for the centers of all buttons.  I stamped the body of the bag in Misty Moonlight ink using a "spotty" stamp from the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set (item 153365).

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (item 133324)

These treat holders were made to fit two types of chocolate Santas I picked up at Dollar Tree, each of which come in packages of 3 - these would be great for stockings or maybe to hang on your tree!

Although the peanut butter Santas are a little smaller than the double crisp Santas I used the same measurements for all holders:  a piece of cardstock measuring just under 2" wide by 10 1/2" long, scored at 5" and 5 1/2".  I used the Layering Circle dies (item 151770) to cut both the openings for the faces and for the scalloped circle frames around the openings.  I also used the following items:

• Basic Black cardstock (item 121045);
• Peaceful Prints DSP;
• Poinsettia dies (item 153522);
• Mossy Meadow cardstock (item 133676);
• Real Red cardstock (item 102482);
• Giving Gifts dies (item 156563);
• Hydrangea Hill DSP (green patterned);
• Mossy Meadow Diagonal Stripe Ribbon (Clearance Rack item!);
• baker's twine (Baker's Twine Essentials Pack - item 155475);
• Tidings of Christmas DSP (item 155718);
• Heartwarming Hugs DSP (item 153492);
• Pierced Blooms dies (154312) - Real Red cs bow;
• Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots (item 156506); 
• Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon (item 156485); and
• black button from my Dollar Tree stash!

I secured the Santas in the treat holders using a couple of strips of double-sided tape on the back of the Santa.

Golden Garden Designer Specialty Acetate (item 154557) and Subtle 3D Embossing Folder (item 151775)

I used Thick Basic White cardstock (item 159229) for the base, and front and inside panels of this 5: x 5" card. The front white panel was embossed using the Subtle 3D embossing folder after cutting the circular opening using the Layering Circle dies.  The acetate panel was adhered to the back of the white panel using double-sided tape.  I also used Evening Evergreen cardstock (item 155574) and gold cardstock (Brushed Metallic Cardstock - item 153524).  The bows, cut using the Pierced Blooms dies (item 154312) were also cut from the gold cardstock.  The "Merry Christmas" sentiment, from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set (item 158335) was stamped using Evening Evergreen ink (item 155576).  The co-ordinating envelope was made from Ever Eden 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 159996) using an envelope punch board.

And finally . . .

The front panels of both the gift bag (made using the All Dressed Up dies) and the 5" x 5" card were embossed using the Subtle 3D embossing folder and then lightly sponged around the edges with White ink (item 147277).  I used Poppy Parade cardstock (item 119793) and Flirty Flamingo cardstock (item 141416) for the flowers, which were cut using the Dandy Wishes dies (item 154315).  I added Matte Black Dots (item 154284) to the center of each flower.  I used Just Jade cardstock (item 153079) and Shaded Spruce cardstock (item 146981) for the leaves, which were cut using the Poppy Moments dies (item 151594).  The sentiment, from the Peaceful Moments stamp set (item 151595) was stamped on Just Jade cs using Memento Tuxedo Black and then cut using the Stitched Rectangles dies (item 151820).

Thank you for visiting my blog!  If you would like to check out the Clearance Rack or purchase any other 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 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

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