Christmas Hostess Gifts - Day Four A Tea Light Box Card

I had extra tea light candles left over from my first project so I decided to make a tea light candle card.  This project could easily be adapted for any occasion not just Christmas, to hold small cards or other trinkets or candy in the box.  So even if you're not a fan of tea lights there is still a reason to make this box.   

My Version:
   

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:
Santa's List #131811
Very Merry Tags #130402

Ink:
Early Espresso #126974
Cherry Cobbler #13002
Whisper White Craft Ink #101731 or Staz on White Ink

Card Stock:
Early Espresso #119686
Cherry Cobbler #119685
Whisper White #100730
Season of Style Designer Series Paper Pack 
Window Sheets #114323

Accessories:
Chevron Ribbon Cherry cobbler #130012
Basic Rhinestones #119246
Labels Collection Framelits #125598
Clear Embossing Powder #109130

Assemble The Card Shell:

STEP 1:  Cut a 9 x 4" piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock to measure and score at 4" and 5". Crease and fold on the score lines. This will form the spine of the gift card.

Step Two: The inside and the outside of the box are layered with card stock and designer series paper. Do step 2 before assembling the tea light candle box.

Front, Inside and Back Panels:
1st layer:  Cut 4 pieces of 3 7/8 x 3 7/8" Early Espresso card stock.
2nd layer: Cut 4 pieces of  3 1/2 x 3 1/2" Season of Style Designer Series Pack paper. Apply adhesive to the back sides of the card stock and DSP and adhere to the card base front, inside and back panels.  

Spine Outside and Inside Card Base:
1st layer:  Cut two pieces of 7/8 x 3 7/8" Early Espresso card stock.  Adhere to the spines on the front and inside of the card base. 
2nd Layer:  Cut two 2 pieces of 3/4" x 3 3/4" DSP and adhere to Early Espresso pieces on inside and outside of the card base.
  

Outside view of the card base.  The inside should look the same.  When using striped DSP make sure the stripes are all running in the same direction before assembling. 

Assembling the Tea Light Box: 

STEP 1:  Cut a piece of Early Espresso 5 1/2" x 5 1/2 card stock. Score this piece at 1/2" and 1 1/4" on all four sides.  

Step 2:  When you've score this piece you'll see squares in each corner. Trim away the corners on these score lines as indicated in the diagram below. need to be trimmed as per diagram. 

Step 3:  Cut the flaps to the 1 1/4" score line on all four sides before forming your box.  See arrows on box diagram.

Step 4:  Fold in the sides to form a box and secure the flaps with a glue dot or sticky strip.  Trim the opening of the box flap by snipping the corners.

Step 5: Cut a 3 x 3 piece of designer series paper and adhere it to the top of the box. 


Step 6: Using the smallest size of Label Collection Framelit dies to make a cut out in the center of the box top.  Flip over and cover with a square of acetate or window sheet to ensure the contents of the box don't fall out.  Use glue dots in the four corners of the accetate to secure.  

Apply sticky strip to the two sides and the bottom of the box.  

Note: If you want to keep the contents of the box a surprise then omit step 6 and just decorate the top of the box.

STEP 7:  Attach the box to the card base with sticky strip.  

Finishing Touches:

Step 1:  I decorated the front of the box with a stamped image from the Santa's List stamp set. It's one of my favourite sets this year.  I stamped the Santa image in Early Espresso on Whisper White card stock and then cut it out with an Oval die from the Oval Framelits set.  I distressed around the oval's edges with Early Espresso ink and a sponge  dauber.   

Santa's List # 131811 - One of those great classic stamp sets.  Only available in the Holiday Mini until January 3rd, 2014.

You can easily cut stamped images from the Oh, Hello Stamp Set with these framelit dies. Largest scallop oval measures 4-1/4" x 5-1/8". There are 6 dies in the set and they cut single sheets of paper with your Big Shot, Standard Cutting Pads, and Multipurpose Platform. 

Step 2:  I added a layer beneath the Santa in Early Espresso Card stock cut out with a Labels Collection Framelit die.  This additional layer really makes the stamped image pop.
 

Labels Collection framelits coordinate with the Apothecary Art Stamp Set. The largest label is approximately 5-7/16" wide. The set includes 6 dies in a sturdy envelope for easy storage in SU's Big Shot Die Storage.

Step 3:  The "Naughty or Nice" sentiment from the Very Merry Tags stamp set was stamped in Whisper White craft ink on Cherry Cobbler card stock and then heat embossed with Clear Embossing powder.  I added two medium sized Basic Rhinestones to the checklist on the sentiment for a bit of sparkle.

Very Merry Tags Stamp Set #130402

Step 4:  To keep the box closed when it's completed, I added a piece of the beautiful Chevron Striped Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler that I adhered to the top, spine, and back of the card base with Glue Dots.

Chevron Striped Ribbon is elegant and smooth and ties so easily.  You'll love it! 

I used over 20 inches of ribbon so I could tie it on the side.  Tip:  Before cutting ribbon strip measure from the spool how much you'll need to tie either a box or just a double bow knot like I did.  

Once the ribbon was attached I mounted my two images by adhering Stampin' Dimensionals to the back sides and then adhering them over top of the ribbon strip.  

Step 5:  Add your candles to the box.  The box will hold 4 was tea light candles, but you could easily substitute other little trinkets or goodies to this box such as "chocolate".  

This view of the box shows the candles inside.  They fit perfectly!

Side view of the box opening.  You could also turn the box so this faces the top but I chose to put it on the side for easy access and also in case the box opened the tied ribbon will hold in the contents.  

Well that's it for today's tutorial.  I hope you enjoyed it and will leave me a comment.  Thanks for stopping by.

Christmas Hostess Gifts - Day Three Cards and Box

I love having small note cards on hand that I can tuck into a gift, and when I saw a video by Deb Valder featuring a box and matching 3 x 3 note cards made with the Envelope Punch Board, I knew I had to make some for hostess gifts. 

My Version:

Once again my investment in the Envelope Punch Board has paid off.  Not only was I able to make this cute little box, but I also made four lined envelopes to go with the note cards. Now that's value!  Here's how they were made.

Envelope Punch Board #133774. The Envelope Punch Board includes: An easy-to-use chart to create up to 66 different envelope sizes (including standard sizes). The measurements are provided both in inches and centimeters. A scoring tool in a convenient storage slot. Two punches designed right into the tool itself: one to make the envelope and one to round its corners.

The Box:

1. I wanted enough room in my envelope to hold the four cards and envelopes so chose a card size of 4 x 4 on the Envelope Punch Board.  For this selection the card stock is cut to 6 7/8 X 6 7/8.

2.  Line up your card stock at the 3 1/2" measurement on the punch board and then punch and score. Note: for the next few steps I will be using a sheet of white card stock instead of the gumball green so I can show the measurements.  

3.  For your second, third and fourth score lines, simply line up the first scoreline with the pointer on the punch, punch, score and rotate to the next side and repeat this process until all four sides are punched and scored. 

4.  Now move the card stock to the 2 5/8" mark on the punch board and score a line (do not punch).  Repeat the scoring from the 2 5/8" mark all the way around the card stock until all four sides are scored.

Oops...... this picture should show 2 5/8 not 2 3/8.......  don't worry I changed it before I scored so my sample is correct.

This picture shows the two score lines and how they intersect at the corners. The center of your box should measure 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"

5.  Using the criss-crossed score lines at the corners of each flap as your guide cut away the scored pieces.  What you cut away will resemble a V and your flaps will now be longer and the square on the inside of the card stock will measure 3 1/4 x 3 1/4".

Cutting away the V in each corner.  

After the corner's have been cutaway your box should look like this one and the actual box in the picture below.  

Okay this is the real meal deal, and we're back to Gumball Green pictures from this point on.  

 6.  Using your bone folder crease all score lines to make them crisper.  Round the top flap with the corner rounder.  Put adhesive on the two inside flaps and then glue to bottom flap.  Your envelope box is now complete except for decorating.  See below.

Use bone folder to crease all the score lines.  This makes your box look more finished.  

When I closed the two side flaps I used a glue dot on the bottom flap at the point and then lined both flaps up flush before taking the sticky strip off the bottom flap and overlapping the side flaps.  Be really careful and make sure everything is lined up so your box sides and back are flush and square. Trust me, take your time and you won't have to redo it.

When you close up the flaps really make sure they are in alignment or you will get a slight overlap like I did on the next picture.  That bummed me out so much I had to make a replacement.  

Round off the pointed end of the card flap using the corner rounder punch on the Envelope Punch Board.  It's awesome this board comes with two punches!   

Having that flap rounded really makes a difference.  Don't you think?

3 x 3 Envelopes:

1.  Cut 4 pieces of white card stock each measuring 5 1/4 x 5 14".

2.  Starting with the first envelope line up one of the pieces of card stock at the 2 5/8" mark on the board's measuring guide.

3.  Press down on the punch and score a line across paper.  Rotate paper to the next side and line up the pointer on the punch with the scored line.  Punch again and score a line.  Repeat this step until all four sides are punched. 

4.  Place one of the points in the corner punch and punch to round corner.
This flap will be the top flap.

5.  Using your bone folder crease all score lines.  

6.  Fold up bottom and side flaps and add adhesive.  Your envelope is now ready for a liner. 

Liner:
I watched a couple of Youtube videos explaining how to make envelope liners but the one that impressed me the most and was quick to follow was one produced by Mary Fish.  I suggest you take a look at her great video.  Here is a link.  

1.  To determine the size of the liner and not waste a lot of DSP simply measure from the top point of the envelope flap (before you round it out) to the notch.  For my 3 x 3 envelope when I measured this distance it came to 
2 1/2 so I cut a piece of DSP to 21/2 x 2 1/2".

Sorry I didn't do a coloured example so you could see the measurement better, but if you look really close you can see that  the measurement is 2 1/2" from the tip to the score line.  

2.  Put this piece of DSP in Envelope Punch so that the piece extends to the 
2 1/2" measurement then decrease that measurement by 1/8 of an inch.  That meant my paper was now sitting at 2 3/8" on the ruler.  Now press the punch.

3.  Remove the piece of DSP and flip it to the reverse side and put it back in the punch at 2 3/8" and punch again. You should now have two rounded corners that will match the rounded lines of your envelope flap.  

 4.  Round the tip of the liner in the Corner Rounder punch.  Put adhesive on the side  of the paper you want to stick down and adhere it to the envelope.  

5.  To make sure the flap closes nicely with this additional piece of paper, fold the flap the opposite way and then back again and use the bone folder to crease along the score line.  Voila!  You're done. 

The little 3 x 3 note cards slide easily into these cute little envelopes.  

3 x 3 Note Cards: 

1.Cut 4 pieces of card stock to measure 3" x 6" and score at 3".  These are your four note card bases.  Go over score line with bone folder for a crisp fold.

2. Cut four of each of the following layer pieces:
1st Layer (DSP) 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
2nd Layer (Cherry Cobbler) 2 1/4 x 2 1/4" 
3rd Layer (Whisper White) 2 x 2"

All the card components cut and ready to assemble.

3. Adhere the 1st layer to the card base.  Adhere the second layer to the first layer.

4. Stamp the tree image from the Warmth and Wonder Hostess Set #131883 in Gumball Green on 3rd layer piece.  The tree is a two step stamp, so once the tree is stamped then stamp the ornament stamp in Cherry Cobbler ink on top of the tree image. Tip:  If you're using wood mount stamps I recommend you use a Stamp-a-ma-jig so you are able to place the ornament stamp in the right position on the tree.

Warmth and Wonder Hostess Stamp Set #131883.  You can find this at the back of the Idea Book and Catalogue.  It has 7 stamps .  This is a great value at $12.00 or it can be earned for free if you book a $200 workshop.  

5. Adhere the stamped whisper white layer to the Cherry Cobbler layer. 

6. Cut a piece of 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 Whisper White card stock for the inside of the card. Adhere with adhesive. 

Box Front:

1. Cut the following layer pieces:
1st Layer (DSP)  2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
2nd Layer (Cherry Cobbler) 2 1/4 x 2 1/4'
3rd Layer (Whisper White) 2 x 2" 

2.  Adhere 2nd Layer to the 1st layer with adhesive.  Attach 3rd Layer to Cherry Cobbler layer with dimensionals.  

3.  For my lid image I coloured small basic rhinestones with a Red Scripto Marker and positioned them over each of the ornaments to add a little Christmas sparkle.   


4. Cut a 20" piece of 3/8" White Taffeta Ribbon and loop it around the box so the loose ends are at the top and ready to be tied into a bow.  Add dimensionals to the back of the DSP piece only on the sides so there is a channel for the ribbon to go through and then adhere to the box top. 

5.  Add your finished cards and envelopes to the box and tie the ribbon in a bow at the top of the box.  You're done!  

Supplies:

Card Stock:
Whisper White #100730
Cherry Cobbler #119685
Gumball Green #126840
Season of Style Designer Paper Pack #131883
Note: For the envelopes I used a non Stampin' Up lighter weight card stock from Staples, to reduce the bulk of the envelopes.

Ink:
Cherry Cobbler #126966
Gumball Green #126840

Accessories:
3/8" White Taffeta Ribbon #109070
Basic Rhinestones #119246
Red Scripto Marker (non SU)
Envelope Punch Board #
Stampin' Trimmer #126889

Well I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  Please leave me a comment if you liked it, and let me know if you make one yourself.  I can't wait to hear from you!