Monday, October 18, 2010

Christmas Treat Box - Kitchen Sink Stamps Project of the Month

Such excitement in the Kitchen today! The three fabulous sets Maria created for the Texas workshop and one additional set are all being released today. These sensational sets are:


By entering the store in the side bar and entering promo code LYNN10KSS you can receive a 10% discount on all your purchases from Kitchen Sink Stamps. For today and tomorrow only there will be free shipping on orders of $45 or more.


This month's Kitchen Sink Stamps Project of the Month is the treat box which I shared with the ladies at the Multi Step Workshop last Saturday in Pearland. With Christmas gift giving right around the corner, I wanted a fun way to share some of my homemade Texas treats with friends and neighbors! Those who like it mild will be getting Texas Trash and those who like it wild will be getting Texas Firecrackers, both of which are popular snacks here in Texas around the holidays.

This simple box is created from a single sheet of heavy weight kraft cardstock using the template below.

The pieces were cut, scored, and stamped with background images. I used layer one of Multi Step Longhorn which is being released today stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa stamped off once, layer one of the small horseshoe from Multi Step Horseshoes stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa, and layer 2 on one of the stars from Multi Step Ornament and Stars stamped in SU Riding Hood Red. I added Scor-Tape to the folded tabs to hold the box securely together.

 Next the front and back panels were attached to the bottom of the box with the Scor-Tape.


The scored lines were folded in creating the sides of the box. Two side tabs were attached to the front of the box.


The other two were attached to the back panel completing the box.


The treat in a cello bag was placed in the box. I then added a band of embossed cardstock which looks like tooled leather to decorate the bottom edge of the box. Rope, stars, and a mini cow bell were attached to close the top of the box through the punched handles using red bandanna ribbon.

The image on the front of the box is from Multi Step Cowboy Boots. I stamped the boots as follows:

layer 4 - Memento Rich Cocoa stamped off once
layer 3 - Memento Potter's Clay
layer 2 - Memento Summer Sky stamped off once
layer 1 - Memento Desert Sand 
layer 5 -Memento Rich Cocoa

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa with the word Cowboy stamped in  Memento Pearlesence Beige.


Here is more of the fun I have been having with these fabulous sets:









And one last one for the Clean and Simple Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers!



Don't miss the opportunity today to see the fabulous work from the rest of the crew using these gorgeous new images!!


28 comments:

  1. Wow Lynn, where to begin? Each one is so awesome and well done. Thanks for the step-by-step directions on the box. As always, your creations are outstanding.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ok, so how does a Texan not head on over to the store and get this, wow, you have sold me! This is awesome and great and.....ok, I could go on, but I think there is limit on characters. TFS

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love your tutorial on how to make the great gifty box!!! Gonna have to give this a try!

    ReplyDelete
  4. WOW! You've been busy with this release Lynn! Such wonderful cards and a cute Christmas Gift box you've created with this months release!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Oh my goodness Lynn you outdid yourself!! Amazing cards and your treat box is fabulous!! I definitely will be giving that a try - wonderful POM!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. I agree with Kathy completely. What Texan can resist this set??? or sets, I should say. Love those bluebonnets too, but those boots will make such cute cards!!!Your work is always amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  7. What an ADORABLE cowboy treat box, Lynn!! Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial on constructing it. Your Texas-themed treats to go inside sound intriguing :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Wowzaaaaa!! All cards are super fantastic, Lynn!! I love the wonderful detail you added to each card! Great use of the Clover & Horseshoe set too.

    I LOVE your treat box...it's going to be used for my Christmas gift to my local friends. Thanks for sharing your wonderful tutorial!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Wow...all beautifully done! Thanks for sharing how to make the gift box :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. So many fabulous cards Lynn and I just love that treat box, great tutorial. :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. WOW!!!!! Can't wait to make one of the boxes and the stamp sets look awesome - along with your cards! I just checked out KSS yesterday! I know, better late than never-right! They have FABULOUS stamp sets and I can't make a decision!!! And now I have more to choose from ! Yikes! Wonderful cards (and box). I say "go, UT, A&M, TCU, Baylor, Texas Tech - and all the rest!!! We're going to leave the Cowboys out of this for now though! LOL.
    Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  12. Yeehaw is right! I like the card with the clovers! Sensational designs! Way to go.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Lynn! All of your cards are just sooo wonderful!! Love each and every one of them! You know I love your box too...I have yet to make mine up, but plan to very soon! Hugs!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. OMG..Too adorable!! Thanks for the awesome tutorial..:)
    Check out my awesome NEW website for Scrappers & Stampers…. Scrap n' Stamp. You will love it!

    ReplyDelete
  15. amazing cards and projects! what fun you have had!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Lynn.. I can't get over this! That strip at the bottom looks just like tooled leather! Great tutorial!! I just may have to try this one!!
    Hugs~
    Dana

    ReplyDelete
  17. I think I may have to CASE this one for my blog hop Friday if that is alright? I love this.

    ReplyDelete
  18. I really like your box idea. Thanks for the great instructional photos

    ReplyDelete
  19. Thud! Your treat box is a masterpiece. What amazing details. Love the wonderful cards you created using this set.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Wow Lynn you sure have been busy and having fun with this stamp set. I am loving your work. The Christmas Treat Box is wonderful, I love how the stars and horseshoes work so well together for a Chrismassy feel. Thanks so much for sharing details on how to make this box also.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Lynn, these are some fabulous cards and that treat box is wonderful. All of your details are so great and so TEXAN! Love it! :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Wow! What a beautiful treat box! and such wonderful and inspiring cards! Beautiful work :)
    hugs, margie

    ReplyDelete
  23. OMG!!! Totally Texalicious, Lynn!!!! That is one Boot Skootin set and what fabulous projects and cards...WOW!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  24. wonderful treat box...thank you for the instructions!

    ReplyDelete
  25. wow! lynn, this post is full of creative beauties! love the cards, esp. the last one, and thanks so much for the tutorial for that cute bag:)

    ReplyDelete
  26. fabulous tutorial and wow...what wonderful packaging and cards.....you are a rockin this release

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and leaving a comment on my work! I sincerely appreciate it!!