PPA #26--Anything But a Card Itty Bitty Real Red Gift Box

 

 

Time to Play at PPA! And, oh what fun I had! “Anything But a Card” projects don’t come easily to me, but this week I knew I had to try the Stampin’ Up! Bitty Box and Envelope Bigz XL Die. Perfect for a birthday or a valentine gift! Who wouldn’t want to open this box and find a sweet pair of garnet, or perhaps, ruby stud earrings nestled inside? Or one or two special chocolates wrapped in foil? Mmmm-mmm!

 

Here’s what I did.

 

•I used Real Red textured cardstock and ran it through my Big Shot Die-Cut Machine using the Bitty Box and Envelope Bigz XL Die.

 

•I scored and folded the box as shown on the template. It came together so easily!

 

•As you probably know by now, I love the crisp colors of red and white together so I stamped the “Tower of Gifts” from the Happy Moments Stamp Set—new in the Sale-a-bration catalog—in Basic Black onto Whisper White. Gina’s Tip: I love the graphic quality of this stamp with its circles and stripes.

 

•I took out my Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker and colored in the circles and stripes as shown. With my paper snips, I cut out the tower of gifts.

 

•Next, using my Stamp-a-ma-jig, I positioned the “For You” sentiment, also from the Happy Moments Stamp Set, exactly where I wanted it on the middle gift. The words fit perfectly and I think they add to the graphic element of the three packages.  I stamped the words in Real Red. Gina’s Tip: Once again, this is the beauty of using Stampin’ Up! products—they mix and match perfectly!

 

•I punched out a Scallop Circle in Whisper White and adhered it to the top of my Itty Bitty box. I propped up the tower of gifts using a Pop-Up Glue Dot and wrapped Real Red ¾” Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon around the entire box.

 

Voila! My box is finished and I’m ready to place my gift inside.

 

Please feel free to leave me a comment about my Itty Bitty Real Red Gift Box. And, please join us at our Pals Paper Arts Challenge. The site gives you the information you need to post your wonderful creations. Hope to see you there!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

  
 

Recipe:

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Happy Moments

Inks: Basic Black, Real Red

Tools: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Stampin’ Up! Bitty Box and Envelope Bigz XL Die, Stampin’ Write Marker, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Scallop Circle Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Pop-Up Glue Dots

Embellishments: Real Red ¾” Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Comments

[gift delivery Philippines]

If are you making this as a gift its absolutely adorable so cute i love this. Will certainly visit your site more often now.

zaijan

[Mary Fish]

Wow . . . love this cute project . . . even the "staging" of the hearts around. Perfect. Hugs, M

[Ann Schach]

Love the red color! Very cute!

[Carla Bazhenow]

Beautiful box Gina, love it. Hugs,

[Mike]

Cute Gina! Like how you used the ribbon around the perimeter of the box - really clAsses things up!
Mike

[Lourdes Torres]

Beautiful box! I love the stamp you used.

[Kris Kilcoyne]

Yeah for RED!!

I love the patterns going on here. Polka dots, stripes, and more oh my!

[Kim]

Love the Red and White combo - very cute box! I'll take the chocolates ;)

[Margaret Moody]

I love your Itty Bitty Box, Gina! I love the red and white combo, too! I haven't ordered this die, but you've inspired me to do so! Hmmm...garnet earrings or chocolate! I'll take either one!

[Linda Callahan]

The perfect Valentine treat box - love the red ribbon wrapped around it!