 
Hi there blog friends. I think you’re gonna notice that I’m kind of on a box kick. Something simply clicked last week and I’ve been playing. You probably need to click over and see the die template I used because I came up with the weird idea to use it in a different way. I used Spellbinders™ Square Petal Top Box upside down, to make just the top of my box instead of as my whole box. Then I constructed a bottom (just like I did HERE).
 Once I figured this out, I thought how much it extends the usability of this die. If the original box was not large enough – look what you can do! My box is 6″ tall and 2 3/4″ wide by 2 3/4″ deep. Big smile. I came upon the idea because I want to send someone a couple of my special K-cups (Keurig). A full box of K-Cups – other than being a little bit pricey – has 12 – 18 cups; I want to put together a little sampler of the special holiday K-cups. Making a little box like this, makes my K-Cup stash go a long way.
I’m using two new sets from Our Daily Bread Designs that are coming online on October 1st. The first is a Christmas Music Background and the second is the Christmas Blessings sentiment.
To add a little bit of interest to the box I used Spellbinders™ Layered Poinsettia (love!!) for the focal piece on top.
For the petal sides, I used Spellbinders™ Tear Drop Circles underneath the petals and then to embellish I used Spellbinders™ Holly Motifs.
Then for the card to accompany the gift, I used one of the left over cutouts as my main panel. Lifting it with a double layer of foam tape, I stamped underneath with my background stamp and stenciled through my poinsettia die template. That is seriously one of the coolest things you can do with Spellbinders is use texture from the embossing and being able to stencil through it!! I simply swiped over the holes in the stencil with a craft sponge that I tapped on my die based ink pad.
Okay I think I’m officially in the Christmas mood!! See, I told you yesterday that fall seems to fly right by!
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Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs
Paper: Bazzill, Neenah Classic Crest Cream
Ink:Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Barn Door Distress Ink, Aged Mahogany Distress Ink, Peeled Paint Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Memento Cocoa
Accessories: Spellbinders™ Square Petal Top Box, Spellbinders™ Layered Poinsettia, Spellbinders™ Tear Drop Circles, Spellbinders™ Holly Motifs, Seam Binding, Recollections Pearls, Foam Tape, Gold Pearls, Making Memories Button, corner rounder
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It’s a rainy day here, and I’ve talked myself out of running any errands. Shucks, looks like I have to go back to crafting!! (smirk) Hope you’re doing what you want to do today!!
Are you ready for fall? Let’s see, apple cider . . . falling leaves . . . hearty soup . . . hayrides . . . my favorite sweater . . . hot chocolate . . . in the mood? Well, I might as well not long for fall alone! I’ve held my composure through the hot, hot summer and now I’m pushing for fall to get here. You can tell that crafts are turning and starting to look at fall, and beyond to Christmas. Whew!! Yes, I’m ready. In fact, I have a project to share using a release from a new set with JustRite Stampers called Autumn Labels Twenty Two. I used the largest stamp, the the others in the set are an adorable match. As it sat in my stash all month I thought about how long it stays hot in the south and how quickly fall disappears into winter. I pulled together a gift box that I’ll be sending along as a thank you for your hospitality gift. I thought I would make my own dry cider mix (you know with all those yummy smelling spices) and put it in a bow wrapped cellophane bag to go into the box. Or perhaps a box of caramels . . . . mmmm . . . I have to be the taste tester on that too . . . haa!!!
I colored two of the images with Copic Markers, and made a frame out of the top image – that double layer, which was cut with Spellbinder™ Labels Twenty Two, was added on top of Spellbinders™ Picot Edge Circles. Then I turned to construct the box – it is 4″ x4″x2″. Before taping the corners of the lid, I ran each side through my Grand Calibur with Spellbinders™ Classic Scallop Edgeabiltities to get the cool scalloped border. Hmmm, I could put packets of gourmet hot chocolate in here too. One day I’ll even be organized enough that I’ll have gift items made up in advance so that I don’t have the suffer the lastminute-itis that I go through when I know a gift is appropriate :-)
Remember that fall longing? Well, step around to the rest of the design team members and see what their remedy was!! I’m amazed at the different looks everyone achieved!! Oh, by the way, there are some sales going on with JustRite that you should know about. All the Square Stamps (JustRite Original 2″ Square Stamps) are on sale for $10.00 along with the the square stamper – that’s a new sale. And there are still some $5.00 deals left – you can see them HERE.
JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken (You are Here!)
Angela Barkhouse
Debbie Olson
Sankari Wegman
Michele Kovack
Stephanie Kraft
Mona Pendleton
Kathy Jones
Sharon Harnist
Heidi Blankenship
Good Sunday Morning friends!! I hope you are well and find yourself smack dab in the middle of a glorious morning. You know we have officially hit the beginning of fall, now if the weather would just cooperate. You must sense how ready I am, right? I have a card today and the although I didn’t plan it this way, I pulled out muted tones dark tones. I’m using one of the sentiments from the September release of Our Daily Bread Designs called The Garden Tag Set.
My inspiration was this gorgeous bird that’s printed on a small K & Company envelope that I had my stash. I decided to use the envelope and its wonderful colors as my centerpiece and simply pulled out some of the colors to use as layers. Under the rounded envelope flap I tucked Spellbinders™ Picot Edge Circles. For the sentiment I used one of the inside accent pieces from Spellbinders™ Twisted Metal Tags and Accents and I’m beginning to think my favorite accent piece of all is the double pointed filigree accent from Spellbinders™ Ironwork Motifs. I also pulled out some Tim Holtz Glassine Paper out to play with for the first time – I crumpled it up then flattened and adhered to a layer of cardstock. The paper is quite tough and after crumpling, the texture was very cool. Can’t wait to play around with it a little bit more.
I’m so thankful for the kind readers I have and I do not take it for granted that you choose to spend a moment of your day with me. It lifts my spirits and I am sincerely grateful. Have a blessed day!!
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Wowzers- GORGEOUS!!!!!
Love your beautiful creations….. and your amazing influence on me! Back to crafting it is!! ;)
-Blessings Becca,
Kim K.
Fabulous Becca; love that Spellbinders layered poinsettia.
Cheers!
I love, love, love this. I think I have to go get the Spellbinders Poinsettia die right now. You enabler, you!
Lovely projects. Ditto on me having to go find the Spellbinders Poinsetti die also. Have a nice day crafting up more lovies.
OMGosh this is gorgeous
Absolutely Gorgeous – LOVE them both. The box is exquisite!
I am not ‘into’ boxes, but this one certainly makes me want to try. What a clever girl you are, to think of using this for a K-cup gift! If you belong to Costco or Sam’s Wholesale, they have better pricing (not as much variety though). Might extend the ‘pricier ones’ by combining the Club ones with the other varieties. I’m waiting on the Poinsettia and Holly motifs to ship from Marcos Papers. Got a few of the newer ones at our Stamp Convention this past weekend. I know I’ll get some great ideas from you in how to use them. (the Lace one I purchased just because I saw you demo it!) Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your rainy day. Naps are good breaks between card making. Hugs
Oh, Becca! You’re such an enabler! Now I want all those beautiful dies you used!!! I especially love the box you made ~ it’s gorgeous!
Christmas will be here before we know it!
After seeing this beautiful card and wine carrier, I’m in the mood to start my holiday projects. Love the pretty papers used. I love how you distressed the edges on the carrier. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
How awesome! I love the result of the stenciling!
Your box is to die for!!! Very nice card as well.
How cute! I love your box and card. Don’t you just love the Christmas music stamp! I can’t wait! Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful box,what ever it’s used for! I love the music! I’ve been wanting a music stamp for quite a while. Don’t know if I’ll get a Christmas one or not! TFS
Another great box! and the card is brilliant!!
Thanks
You’re brilliant! And talented, absolutely beautiful and inspiring every time. Thank you for sharing.
Just beautiful, Becca! Last year I created my own ‘purse box’ pattern for my daughters bridal shower to hold party gifts. What I did to make the box sturdier was to cut out color-coordinating craft foam for the inside bottom of the boxes. I cut it with my guillotine cutter and snugged it inside–worked fabulous and it also gave it a ‘cushy bottom’ and finished look. I’m so looking forward to seeing all your holiday projects to come…!
This is one of your most fabulous ideas. Using the box for a top is brilliant. I love the way the box came out. I would love getting something in a box like that. Even an empty box would be welcome.
This is just amazing. You come up with the coolest ideas and make them beautiful AND you share your ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.
Love, love it!!! I just love your beautiful joyful attitude too … you just make my day!!
Wow, these are beautiful. Love the cut-out poinsettia card and the box is just fabulous. Thanks for sharing your creative talents.
Okay, you’re killin’ me here — don’t have any of the new release dies yet — I know — it totally stinks! Sooo want the 2 holly sets & now for sure that poinsettia which I wasn’t sure I NEEDed!!! Thanks, Becca! Your box is too clever and that card is sooo BEAUTIFUL!!! Sigh!!!
Love what you have created. Wonderful set.
Wow Becca! Your projects are just stunning today!
How clever and amazing…..so creative and genius…..I love it…My Chirstmas list just keeps getting longer b/c of you…..LOL……thanks for sharing….
Wow. Don’t care what the gift is inside the box when the box looks this great! Very impressive.
This is gorgeous!! I”m so excited about this bundle I can’t wait to order it.
WOW these are stunning! Ditto on me having to go find the Spellbinders Poinsetti die also. Have a nice day crafting. I’m off to do the same.
Blessings Bernie
Merry Christmas!
Oh how gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing. Dianne
Well, your projects have certainly woken up my Christmas spirit and I can’t wait for the season to arrive, Becca. They are so typically beautiful and I’m sure will be well received. I have had the Spellbinder Poinsettia die in and out of my shopping basket so many times but after seeing what you did with it, it’s definitely coming home with me the very next chance I get.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BOX AND CARD. WILL GIVE IT A TRY. SURE IS
DIFFERENT FROM YOUR OTHER CARDS, BUT STILL BEAUTIFUL
CYNTHIA
these are gorgeous. i just love poinsettias in any form or fashion and you’ve done them up grand here. thanx.
Gorgeous!!! So clever, Becca!! I just love your creativity and you are so willing to share it!! Thanks!!
Becca,
Everytime I check out your site, I’m totally blown away by how unique and beautiful your projects are. You have more talent in your little finger’s fingernail than I will ever have. I am one of your biggest fans! God gave you the talent and thank you for bring glory to HIM with your awesome cards and projects. It makes me want to sing Christmas praise songs – and I can’t sing.
Blessings!
Kay in Tulsa
This is gorgeous! I just got the email that my poinsettia die was shipped yesterday! I know what I’ll be doing with it.TFS.
Wow! I love all your projects! You have been BUSY!
Keep it up, girl!
You are just so clever, I love the way you think outside the square.
I check you site everyday. I just love the card
Your box and card are both INCREDIBLE! You come up with the niftiest ideas. I wonder how long it took you to make the box once you figured it all out?
Oh so pretty!
Gorgeously rich projects! I love the cut out card front!
Becca this is beautiful I love the idea too
I love that box! It’s gorgeous from top to bottom :-)
The box is beautiful, but there’s something about the card that blows me away. i think it’s the veins – as a watercolour painter, my favourite thing to pain is the little veins in leaves and flowers!
Geesh Becca! You always do this to me. I resist buying practically every one of the new Spellbinders dies when they come out with a new release, and then you go and make really cool awesome cards and boxes out of two of the dies that I didn’t buy. Then I just “have” to have those dies too. I could save a lot of money by not visiting your blog everyday — but then I’d miss out on all that enjoyment I get by looking at your beautiful creations. Love this Christmas holly box and especially the poinsettia card!
Beautiful ideas! Thanks so much!
beautiful and so clever, Becca!! However, I am having the hardest time trying to figure out what how you embossed and stencil to get the ‘ribs’ of the flower. Any chance you might show us how you did that??
hugs
Imagine! Being stuck in the craft room because of the rain. Terrible. Just terrible. (Love your creations BTW.)
wow….Stunning!
What a brilliant and unique idea to use the dies for the box that came out very attractive and classic! Kudos again, Becca—you’re one great designer whose creativity is over and above the rest.
Oh my goodness, you´ve just made another masterpiece Becca………again.
I just love this and the way you made the cardfront from the cut outs is just awesome and the card too looks really awesome. You are truely amazing Becca and I just so love your work, and share your love for awesome boxes too.
Have a wonderful day and look forward to see, what you come yp with here next now LOL.
Hi!
How beautiful! Your projects always have such depth. I check your blog all the time to see what brilliant idea you always manage to come up with.
Thank you so much for all that you give us! God bless you!
Iris Frank
Just when my cup overfloweth with my Becca FACS, you create something awesome and my spirits are raised. Thanks Dear Lady for sharing your gifts!
Oh what a wonderful creator you are Becca!! These are just fabulous!!
Love Sheila xx
Becca this is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!
You’re work is the most inspiring. Thank you for always taking the time to share the inspiration with us!
What a beautiful looking gift box and lovely card. I adore the poinsettia on both projects.
Love, love, love the ideas – card is my favorite
Oh Wow you have out done yourself once again this is gorgeous, wonderful size, love the music sheet bottom and the decorating of the lid is out of this world, awesome job on the flower and your card is just Beautiful, what a great idea!
This is a great start for the Chrismas craft. Oh la la… Beautiful Merci Francine
OH MY! This is easily the most gorgeous box and card I have ever seen!
Card and box are absolutely gorgeous!!
WOW Becca! What an amazing project!
The box is soooo cool but I am really excited about the technique that I learned with the card. What a great idea to emboss and ink the background! Can’t wait to put that to use!
Wonderfu gift set , love all you do!!!
I didn’t get this e-mail yesturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( LOVE your Christmas goodies!!!!!!!!! LOOK at that poinsettia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Hi Becca,
You probably won’t remember me without a picture, but I’m one of your old stampin buddies from way back. I’m Connie’s sister. Do you now me now? If not, just email me and we can get re-acquainted. And if you don’t want to post all of this – that is fine with me.
I’m so proud of you! What a beautiful site, and your cards are lovely. I can see that you have worked hard. You always did have a lot of talent. It’s good to see that you have done well. Talk to you later.
Bobbie Tate
These are just awesome projects. TFS. Kindest regards
WOW< WOW< WOW< Thank You Becca, this is so BEAUTIFUL,
You are a wonderful person for shareing.
God Bless You, Diane
I love this card, Becca!!!! Love the idea of using the negative space from the cutout for the focal!! I just spotted this die on the spellbinders website this morning and was already admiring it. Now I NEED it! thanks for sharing all your fabulous creations and ideas. You are so inspiring!
Outstanding work Becca!!!
LOL Eileen
Oh my!
How gorgeous are those!!!
Hugs
Anne (UK) x
” stenciled through my poinsettia die template” — is there a tutorial on this, because I cant wrap my brain around it. How is it done? … I love the card and want to try this idea.
Thank you (Becca, and anyone else who might have the answer)
SweetOrange54 at Gmail