Bird Feeder Treat Box - Free Tutorial

Oh my! In the last magazine Stampin' Up! published specifically for their demonstrators (all kinds of perks!) they gave directions for a treat box that I thought was too cute!

However, as often happens, when I get an idea it ends up being quite different from the original and this project was no different. First, I thought I would do the entire box using Window Sheets so you could see all the goodies inside - but I happened to be out and had to place an order for more.... so, while I was waiting I used the very last little bit of Mocha Morning (polka dot) I had left to create this delightful little number. You kind of hold your breath when you use the last of something - ever done that?  

This treat box is filled with chocolate covered coffee beans - yummy!

Here are the directions as I made it:

Cardstock:

Mocha Morning DSP                 122366   (1) 4" x 6-1/2"

                                                            (2) 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"                                            

Pear Pizazz card stock              119795   (1) 3-1/2" x 4-1/2"

Very Vanilla card stock              101650   (1) 2-1/2" x 6"

Early Espresso card stock         119686   (1) 4" x 4"

Window Sheets                         114323   (1) 1-1/8" x 4"

Ink:

Sahara Sand                             105208

Embellishments:

Brads, Brights                             119740  (1)

Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon        124327  (10")

Tools:

Big Shot! Machine                       113439

Island floral Die                            118871

Scallop Circle #2 Die                   113469

Bird Builder Punch                       117191

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer

Punch                                         122464

Crop-a-dile                                   108362

3/4" Circle Punch                         119873

Paper Snips                                 103579

Sticky Strip                                  104294

Stampin' Dimensionals                  104430

Glue Dots                                    103683

Bone Folder                                 102300

Stampin' Sponge                          101610

Directions:

1) Score Mocha Morning DSP at 1-1/8", 2-1/4", 3-3/8", 4-1/2" and 5-5/8".

2) Using the 3/4" Circle Punch, punch one hole centered between the 2-1/4" x 3-3/8" score

     lines, with the punch placed as far in as paper will allow. Refer to picture below.

3) Using Snail Adhesive, adhere Window Sheet to back side of 3/4" hole.

4) Create tube by adhering with Sticky Strip along 3/4" side as pictured below.

5) Using Mocha Morning DSP (3-1/2" x 3-1/2") cut two flowers using the Big Shot! Machine     

    and the Island Floral Die. With Crop-a-dile, punch 1/4" hole through the center of one flower

    to accomodate ribbon. the other flower is for the bottom and will have a tiny hole in it which

    was created by the die. It shouldn't be a problem - you can always put your "created by"

    sticker over it if you want to hide it. That's what I did :)

6) Using Bone Folder, crease each petal on both flowers so they each form a hexagon.

7) Using the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch and Very Vanilla card stock, punch out three 
     flowers using the setting that creates a solid flower. Punch 1/4" holes in center of each flower
      using Crop-a-dile.

8) Using Paper Snips, cut each flower to create petals as pictured below. Sponge front and

     back of flowers using Sahara Sand ink and Stampin' Sponge. Use Bone Folder to curve

     petals. Changes the look of them quickly, doesn't it?

9) Using Pear Pizazz card stock and the Bird Builder Punch, punch out three sets of leaves.

     Conserve paper as shown below. Adhere leaves  to top of treat holder with Glue Dots.

 10)Adhere flowers to top of treat box using Glue Dots. Tie ribbon through to create a loop and

     secure with a knot underneath top.

11) Apply Sticky Strip on inside of each petal on both DSP flowers and adhere one to top of

      box - fill box with treats and adhere the final flower to the bottom of box.

12) Using Early Espresso card stock and the Scallop Circle #2 Die cut out one of the large

       scalloped circles. Adhere to bottom of box using Sticky Strip.

Valentine Lollipops!

Remember all the fun of taking your Valentine's to school? This project is the end result of our daughter's call "Mom, do you have any ideas for something special the girls can take to school on Valentine's Day?"  I LOVE calls like that - the brain goes into over-drive, ready for another new idea!

I created these using the Island Floral Bigz Die. They go together quickly - which is always good when you are mass producing.  I cut out 40 of them, and sent them on to the  "cutest granddaughters in the world" where they will put them together, complete with lollipops and ribbons and present them to their friends on hearts day.  Don't you wish you were in their class?

Supplies:

Pretty in Pink card stock    2-1/2" x 5" per lollipop

Red Glimmer paper #121790  pg 181   1-1/2" square per lollipop

Wild Wasabi 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon #125059

1-1/4" Circle punch # 119861

Cellophane bags 3" x 5" #103104  pg 181

Big Shot Machine

Island Floral Bigz Die

Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

2-Way Glue pen or Multipupose Liquid Glue   pg 206

Lollipops (not in the SU! catalog :)

Directions:

1) Fold pink card stock in half to create a 2-1/2" square.

2) Using the Island Floral Bigz Die, lay the folded cardstock onto the flower die making sure that the folded edge lays within the cutting border - need a pic on this one, right? Here's the deal - you want the flower to be able to still fold in half after it's cut.  Tough to get a good pic, but I think you'll get the drift.

Here's what it looks like after it's cut:

3) Emboss the flower front only using the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder. I was able to do three flowers at a time - see pic below.  I lined up the fold of the flower with the edge of the embossing folder so the back of the flower is on the underside and will not be embossed which makes writing the greeting inside just a tad easier!

4) Using the 1-1/4" Circle punch and the Red Glimmer paper cut out flower center. Adhere to flower using Snail Adhesive.

5) Write  or stamp your greeting inside the flower and then place your lollipop through the opening on the folded side of the flower. The folded part of the flower will be at the bottom. You can adhere the flower to the lollilpop with a little Multi-purpose Liquid Glue or the 2-Way Glue Pen. "These adhesives are both temporary when allowed to momentarily dry before adhering"

6) Place in cellophane bag and tie with ribbon - isn't it cute?  Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are the ones ready to be mailed to Kaylee and Hope!

And just in case you are wondering "so how cute are the cutest granddaughters in the world?"  here they are enjoying the beach!