DIY Tissue Box Covers with Designer Series Paper

I love finding projects that take beautiful Designer Series Paper and turn it into something useful—and this tissue box cover is definitely one of those projects!

For the first project, I used the August Product of the Month, Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper. The beautiful floral and autumn-inspired designs make this tissue box perfect for adding a little seasonal décor to your home.

I followed a tutorial posted on the Stampin’ Up! Facebook page back in June by Anja Beckmann. I followed the cutting guides she provided, but I ran into a little problem: I ended up short on the particular paper design I wanted to use!

So, I had to get creative and make a different lid for my box. And I think it turned out beautifully!

Making the Lid

For my version of the lid, I started with a 6 9/16" x 6 9/16" square of Cajun Craze Cardstock.

I scored it at 1" on all four sides to create the lid.

For the Designer Series Paper, I used:

• 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" for the top
• Four pieces measuring 3/4" x 4 3/8" for the sides

I used an oval die to cut the opening in the center of the lid for the tissue to come through.

I actually love that I had to make a different lid because it shows that you can easily adapt the project when you don't have quite enough of your favorite DSP. Sometimes those little crafting surprises lead to something even better!

Make One for Any Season!

The best thing about this project is that you can use any Designer Series Paper to decorate your tissue box. Think Christmas, spring, birthdays, a baby shower, patriotic décor—or simply paper that matches your home.

You could make one for any season and any reason!

And because the box is covered with DSP, it's a great way to use some of those beautiful papers that you don't want to hide away in a drawer.

Watch the Tutorial

I've made a YouTube video showing just how easy it is to put one of these tissue box covers together.

I'd love for you to head over and watch the video. And while you're there, please subscribe, like, comment, and sharemy videos. Your support means so much to me!

I hope you'll give this project a try and make a tissue box cover of your own. I'd love to see what Designer Series Paper you choose!

Happy Crafting!
Jean
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Adorable Pooh & Friends Gift Tags from Dollar Tree Finds!

Sometimes the cutest gifts start with a simple Dollar Tree find! When I spotted these adorable Winnie the Pooh & Friends facial masks, I knew they would make wonderful little gifts—but they needed a little crafty touch.

I decided to dress them up with handmade tags using the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper and the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle from Stampin’ Up!

For the tags, I selected some of the adorable character images from the Designer Series Paper and paired them with labels from the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle. I added a little extra magic by drawing in grass with the Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush, giving the tags a touch of shimmer and sparkle.

To add dimension, I popped up the character pieces with Stampin’ Dimensionals. That little bit of height really makes the characters stand out!

I attached the finished tags to the facial masks with black twine, and I think they turned out absolutely adorable. 🐻💛

These are going to make such marvelous gifts! They would be perfect tucked into a gift basket, added to a little self-care gift, or given as a fun “just because” surprise.

I love when a simple Dollar Tree find can be turned into something that looks extra special with just a few pieces of paper and some crafty creativity!

What would you add these adorable Pooh & Friends facial masks to—a gift basket, stocking stuffer, or just a little surprise for someone special?

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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Add Shimmer & Shine to Your Paper Crafting Projects ✨

Want to add a little extra sparkle and shine to your paper crafting projects? In my latest YouTube video, I’m sharing an easy technique using Stampin’ Up!’s Golden Glow Shimmer Brush and a little vegetable glycerin.

Shimmer Brushes are fabulous to use just as they are, and they come in five beautiful colors: Golden Glow, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Barely Blush, and Crisp Cantaloupe. They add gorgeous shimmer and shine to your projects with very little effort.

In the video, I show you how to make the color a bit more subtle when you want to use it as a background. By mixing a small amount of the Shimmer Brush color with vegetable glycerin, you can thin the color and make it more translucent—while keeping that beautiful shimmer at full strength!

Vegetable glycerin is a natural product made for use on skin, so it’s gentle to work with and won’t harm your crafting surfaces. When used sparingly, it also won’t warp your cardstock and dries fairly quickly.

It’s such a simple way to create a soft, shimmery background without overpowering the rest of your design. And, of course, you can use the Shimmer Brushes straight from the bottle when you want more intense color and sparkle.

✨ Check out my YouTube video to see exactly how I use this technique!

If you enjoy the video, please like, subscribe, share, and leave me a comment. I’d love to know if you give this technique a try!

What project will you add a little extra sparkle to? ✨

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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Pooh & Friends Z-Fold Card

I’m having so much fun creating cards with the Silly Old Bear Suite of products, and this Z-Fold card is one of the projects we’ll be making in my next live card making class!

The Silly Old Bear products can be found in the Online Exclusives section of my Stampin’ Up! store, and they make it so easy to create adorable Pooh and Friends cards.

Creating the Z-Fold

The card base is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Early Espresso Cardstock, scored at 1 1/4" and 4 1/4".

For the front left panel, I used Golden Glow Two-Tone Cardstock, measuring 5 1/4" x 2 3/4". I embossed it with the 100 Acre Woods Embossing Folder and then lightly sanded the raised areas with a buffer. Because the Two-Tone Cardstock has a white core, sanding reveals the lighter color and really makes the embossed design stand out!

The inside panel is Very Vanilla Cardstock, also measuring 5 1/4" x 2 3/4". I added a strip of Designer Series Paper across the top measuring 5 1/4" x 1", along with a coordinating strip of Golden Glow Gingham Gallery DSP on the right side.

Adding a Little Glow

The Vanilla label on the front has a little extra sparkle thanks to the Golden Glow Shimmer Brush. I thinned the shimmer slightly with Vegetable Glycerin, which makes the effect much more subtle while still giving the label a beautiful, warm glow.

I’ll be sharing a YouTube video showing how I use the Glimmer Brushes with Glycerin to create this marvelous glow, so stay tuned!

For the focal point, I die cut Pooh and Piglet directly from the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper and popped them up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. A piece of Mossy Meadow Gingham Ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch.

And the best part? We’ll be making two Pooh and Friends cards at my class! 🐻🍯

I hope you’ll join me next month for my next “Wonderfall” class. We’re going to have lots of fun creating fall-inspired projects with plenty of beautiful Stampin’ Up! products.

I can’t wait to share more of these cards with you!

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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A Christmas Card for Moose | Craft Roulette Episode 333

 

It’s time for another fun Craft Roulette challenge! Episode 333 brought us a 4" x 6" card, and this week’s prompts were:

• Project: 4" x 6" Card
• Colors: Buffet
• Element: Holiday
• Random: Bark

I decided to make a Christmas card for my grandson, whose nickname is Moose. That made my retired Merry Moose Stamp Set and Moose Punch the perfect choice! I originally purchased these products for him, and even though they’re retired, I’m definitely keeping them around for cards for my favorite Moose. 🫎

For the Buffet colors, I went with a Christmas dinner theme—Turkey, Cranberries, and Green Beans! And for the Holiday element, Christmas was an easy choice.

Our guest, Chelsie Comber, challenged us to use three of something, so I added three red, foiled stars to my card. The stars, along with the sentiments, are from the new Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies, which will be available September 1st. I love the little bit of shine they add!

The Bark prompt was a fun one, too. The pine trees have bark, so I think that counts! 😉 The Peaceful Pine Designer Series Paper from the Gingham Gallery pack worked perfectly with the Christmas and woodland theme.

I really enjoy seeing how everyone interprets the Craft Roulette prompts. There are always so many creative ideas and completely different takes on the same four challenges!

Want to join the fun? Come hang out with us in the Craft Roulette Chatterbox on Fridays at 7:10 Eastern Time. I’d love to see what you come up with!

Here's my latest submission on Youtube:

Supplies: Merry Moose Stamp Set and Moose Punch (retired), Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies (available September 1), Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper, and Stampin’ Up! cardstock and foiling products.

Happy Stamping,

Jean

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PocketBac Hand Sanitizer Boxes

I love making little gifts that are both useful and fun, and these adorable hand sanitizer boxes fit the bill! They are designed to hold a PocketBac Hand Sanitizer from Bath & Body Works, making them perfect for a quick gift, party favor, stocking stuffer, or just a little “thinking of you” treat.

For these samples, I used a piece of the August Product of the Month, Glow of Harvest Designer Series Paper. The paper has beautiful seasonal colors and a touch of shimmer that makes these little boxes extra special.

The sentiment comes from Soiree Salutations, a brand-new stamp set debuting September 1st. This set coordinates with the 3 Banner Punch and includes 17 holiday sentiments, making it a versatile addition to your stamping collection.

Project Measurements

Box Bottom – Cardstock

• 4-3/4" x 3-3/4"
• Score at 1" on all four sides

Slider Top – Designer Series Paper or Cardstock

• 6-1/4" x 2-3/4"
• Score at 1", 2-1/8", 3-7/8", and 5"

The best part about these little boxes is how easily you can customize them! Change the Designer Series Paper, colors, and sentiment, and you can create them for any season or any reason.

I've also made a YouTube video showing you how to make these boxes, along with a couple of other samples to give you some ideas. If you enjoy the project, I would truly appreciate it if you would subscribe to my channel, like the video, leave me a comment, and share it with your crafty friends. Your support means so much to me!

Happy stamping! 💕

Jean

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Diorama Card with Sweet Old Friends

I had so much fun creating this sweet diorama card featuring the adorable characters from the Sweet Old Friends Bundle! I followed the diorama card tutorial from Splitcoast Stampers, but simplified the design a bit. Instead of adding as many layers as the tutorial shows, I stuck with just the front and back, which gives the card plenty of dimension while keeping it clean and simple. See that tutorial HERE.

For the window, I used the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies to create the opening. Behind the window, I added a piece of Hydrangea Hue Cardstock embossed with the 100 Acre Woods 3D Embossing Folder. I then used a Blender Brush to add more Hydrangea Hue ink over the embossed cardstock, bringing out the details and giving the background some extra depth.

The adorable characters from the Sweet Old Friends Bundle were stamped, colored with Stampin’ Blends, and layered around the scene. I especially love how they peek around the circular opening!

For the outside of the card, I used the Barely Blush from Gingham Gallery 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Sweet Words & Labels Bundle and was the perfect finishing touch for this card.

The Silly Old Bear products are part of the Online Exclusives collection in my Online Store. If you love these nostalgic little characters as much as I do, be sure to check them out!

I love how this card folds flat for mailing but opens into a dimensional little scene. It's such a fun way to make a handmade card feel extra special without making the construction overly complicated.

Happy stamping!

Jean

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