Stampin' Up! Pillow Box Die and Full Heart Punch
As the holiday of love approaches, there may be many folks in your life that you care about, but let's face it. You can't buy an expensive box of candy or flowers for everyone. If you did that, you wouldn't have any money left for stamps! But it would be nice to give them something just to show you care. This 3 part/3D series will give you suggestions for a simple little remembrance that doesn't cost you an arm, a leg, OR a stamp set.
The third and final in this series features the Pillow Box Die and creates a delightful little pocket to fill just about anything - like a string of pearls (not my style) or gold doublooms (more my style**) and of course the perennial favorite, candy hearts. But M&Ms or Reese's Pieces would work great too. Let your imagination run wild!!!
**Address available upon request! ;-)
Today is the inauguration of my “Featured Item” link. Key items used in my projects will have links to my online store to make it easier for you to obtain the stuff to make the stuff!
Stampin' Stuff:
Stamp Sets -
- Bella Toile (111598) <- Link to purchase featured item!
- Simply Said (115066) <- Link to purchase featured item!
Ink -
- Melon Mambo (115656)
- Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker (121074)
Paper -
- Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)
- Melon Mambo (115320)
- Window Sheet Medium (114323)
Accessories -
- SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
- Glue Dots (103683)
- Sticky Strip (104294)
Tools -
- Big Shot (113439) <- Link to purchase featured item!
- Pillow Box (113466) <- Link to purchase featured item!
- Full Heart Punch <- Link to purchase featured item!
Putting It Together Tips:
- When positioning the heart punch on the pillow box, be sure you allow approximately 1/4'' from all edges to accommodate the SNAIL adhesive necessary to hold the Window Sheet in place.
- After you punch the heart shaped hole in the box, fold the box and you'll see that the tab use to hold the box together shows through the hole. Simply draw a light pencil line on the flap outlining the heart and then open up the box and trim with Paper Snips.
- Use Sticky Strip to secure the Pillow Box seam. SNAIL will not be strong enough to hold the box together when you get candy in it. Also for a more finished look position the Sticky Strip as close to the score line as possible.
- The use of Melon Mambo ink on Melon Mambo card stock gives a very rich tone on tone effect that is subtle while still adding texture.
Now is the time to make your buck count. Sale-a-bration is here with over 75 free product offerings to entice you. Stampin' Up! quality products for free. What could be better? I'll tell you! Credit towards $50 in free merchandise from me. Earn 10 credits and receive $50 in Stampin' Up! Merchandise. Choose your free items from the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog, The Occasions Mini, Decor Elements, and Celebrando Creatividad. REALLY make your dollor stretch. If you have any questions, please email me.
Mike LOVE this idea for the pillow box! Wish I would have thought about it first. So cute.
Posted by: diane oliver | 02/02/2011 at 08:47 AM
I love how you stamped the toile pattern. Beautiful! And the window...so creative! You rock!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 02/01/2011 at 01:39 PM
Hey Mike, cute valentines gift idea. Lovin the Toille stamp! TFS
Hugs, Jess
Posted by: Jessica | 02/01/2011 at 07:05 AM
Creative & fun way to use the pillow box.
Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 01/31/2011 at 06:29 PM
The pillow box looks great with the heart window.
Posted by: lisa808 | 01/31/2011 at 08:45 AM
Beautiful as always, Mike! I love how you offset the punched window heart and the stamped heart. Great idea linking products to your SU site, even though I'm a demo I almost clicked and purchased! So easy.
Posted by: Ellen Wright | 01/31/2011 at 07:56 AM
Great idea to make a window in the pillow box!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 01/31/2011 at 07:06 AM
Awesome, as usual, Mike! Thanks for the tip on the trimming of the tab inside.
Although I would say that I prefer pearls or even diamonds inside. :) After all, diamonds are a girl's best friend! LOL
Posted by: Christy Q | 01/31/2011 at 05:50 AM
How awesome!!! Love the window, the pillow box and wow, that background is so rich and elegant. I was waiting for this one!!! *smile* Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 01/31/2011 at 03:23 AM