One Stamp Set, Three Looks

One of the best things I love about stamping? Making 3D items! I recently made this little box with a group of friends in Colorado. It was so darn easy to make and can be used for so many things! I'm keeping cards I've made so I can easily find a card if I need one. It can also be used to store important trinkets and memorabilia. It's up to you.


The box is available in the most recent catalog (we have a new Spring/Summer one now) and is SO affordable! Located on p. 131 this white chipboard box is one of many chipboard 3D items that can be decorated as your heart desires. This particular item is less than $5 and includes a magnetic closure so it stays closed and keeps your memories (or greeting cards) safe.


To start decorating choose your adhesive (make sure it's permanent). I have used my Tombow permanent tape runner, but the really cool adhesive (not sold by CTMH) is called "Yes Paste" and makes adhering paper to the chipboard easy and wrinkle free. Just apply a layer to the back of your paper (edge to edge). Then run your finger around the edge to keep them all down and flush with the box. We also used a sponge and Olive ink to sponge the box so it would no longer be white, but Olive to match the Sonoma paper.

I hope you have as much as I do decorating these fun items. Whether you give one as a gift or are selfish like me, and keep it for yourself, it's easy, fun, and beautiful!

I'm stamping away . . .

The best medicine is a good day in the Stamp Studio. Someone, and I apologize for not knowing who gave this little box to me (Sharyn?) and I took the measurements and stamp lifted it, using Sonoma paper. So easy and so much FUN!

This adorable little gift box measures 3"x3" and is made with just scraps. I used a piece of self adhesive velcro (found at Michaels) as a closure for it and it perfectly holds those square Ghiradelli square chocolates (my favorite).

This is the little box open. I found it more sturdy to add the vecro over the decorate smokey Plum piece as well as part of the Olive paper.

This is box open, with a top view. The box is built in two pieces. The outside section and then an interior section that actually holds the treats. I did have to use the extra super duper tape (comes on a red roll) because the weight of the candies will pull the box apart and then you are forced to eat those candies while you try and glue it back together. Darn.

If you are interested in learning how to make this box, let me know, perhaps you could come and play in my Stamp Studio, or better yet, schedule a fun class. The cost would be the cost of material only. :-)


Hope to stamp with you soon!  Happy New Year, Elaine