It’s Pals Paper Arts day! This week our challenge is “Anything But a Card”. Since one of my goals this year is to “be prepared” for the holiday season, I am getting a head start on preparing some gift packaging options. Of course, packaging those special little gifts is as easy as one-two-three with the Big Shot and a collection of Bigz dies. The basket was prepared using the Pillowbox die, the rectangular box is the Box #2 die, and the gift bag is none other than the Stampin‘ Up! Fancy Favor Bigz XL die! Whisper White card stock was quickly zipped through the Big Shot with the Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder and adhered to Old Olive textured card stock. Jumbo Snowflakes, punched out in my favorite non-traditional holiday colors of Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and Taken with Teal, were attached with a single Clear Rhinestone Brad. This trio is just the perfect size for Santa to package gift cards, jewelry, or the keys to a new car! (Hey…It never hurts to dream!)
The Stampin‘ Schach Tips:
- “KISS” it! In other words, Keep It Simple, Sweetie! With so much texture, embellishments for these packages do not need to be elaborate. A simple snowflake and brad look elegant and classy, but not overly done.
- It’s all in the details! Why settle for a plain handle on your pillowbox basket when an embossed handle adds so much more?
- Think outside the box…or in this case, bag! Adding a wide embossed handle to the Fancy Favor bag is just the “Wow” factor this little gem needed. And speaking of gems, a large Clear Rhinestone Brad is the perfect “bling” and serves as a closure.
. Trust me…it’s quick and easy!
And don’t forget that on October 29th, Pals Paper Arts will be hosting a special challenge in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month. We will be offering a huge PINK prize package to one lucky participant. Think PINK!
Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Old Olive textured (108697…Earth Elements assorted), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Taken with Teal (101584); Tools: Big Shot (113439), Extended Cutting Pad (113478), Pillow Box Bigz Die (113466), Stampin Up! Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (115965), Box #2 Bigz XL Die (114518), Jumbo Snowflake Punch (116628), Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder (116824—Holiday Mini); Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144)
I love this cute little trio! Great color combo, too! Super job, as always!
I like your basket and the details!
Awesome gift basket. I enjoy reading your tips. Please continue to share because I wouldn’t have seen it if you didn’t provide those tips.
WOW…these are fabulous Ann! Love the colors you chose….simply gorgeous! {SMILES}
I love all of these baskets and bags! Beautiful job–with the colors, patterns, and textures! Wow! I don’t think I could ever do any of this. You’re amazing!
Ann, these are elegant. Love the texture you created on each one. Hugs,
oops! made a boo boo previously – Ann – where do you get these incredibly delighful ideas? well, of course I know the answer is right from the source…of…Ann!! These projects are yummy, enlivening, passionate, happy and speak JOY! The backing is like a pillow, duvet or clouds…just ewwwsosoft delightful!! xox
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Delicious texture. Love your set of 3-D delights. Hugs, Mary
Ann,
These are so cute! I have got to know how you put together that pillow box basket!
Lisa Atha
Your boxes, baskets, and bags are beeeeauuuutiful. I love the colors you put together and the textures. Awesome job on the challenge.
I love the colors and all the texture! Very pretty projects!
Very pretty Ann! Love the added bling.
These are so pretty! I love how you used the embossing folder. I never think to cut up the pieces and use them on smaller projects.
Your box, basket and bag came out wonderful. I love that you used the embossing folder with each one. I love the pillow box package and will have to try and make one.
Mary
Very pretty Ann.
I love all the texture and color here.
Beautiful! I love the colors Ann! Hope you get a convertible…light blue.
All of the texturz and colors are awesome, Ann! I want to touch them!
The textured panels add so much to each box – lovely!
I love the basket. I have tried it but need to really perfect it. The texture is amazing!!!
Leslie said …
What a great gift basket to give a little something special to my daughter’s teachers! This basket shows that packaging done right is a part of the gift itself. I love the non-traditional colors which is so very YOU! It would be as easy to make this more masculine as it would be feminine.
Ann, these are gorgeous. You should do a tutorial on the pillow box package — it’s unbelievable!