Thursday, February 12, 2026

Easy as 1-2-3 Box

 Greetings! 

Today's project is a cute little box to store your cards.  The one featured here is made to hold 4 x 4 cards (featured in the previous blog post dated 2/9/26).  The worksheet below (in the Here's How It's Made section) shows how to calculate for any size box you wish to create and has the link so you can download your own blank copy.


 

The Modern Oval Punch is used for the label and a portion of one of the stamps from the Prayers & Promises stamp set for the message.  This box and an assortment of cards makes a fantastic gift!

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

The box featured today uses the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Papers (DSP) for both the top and bottom of the box.  This box works equally well with cardstock for the bottom piece for a bit more sturdiness, or both top and bottom if you want a solid color.

The box top can be a different height than the bottom if you wish; simply subtract a small amount from the calculations.  The difference will be where you score, so make sure to adjust that accordingly.

You can die cut a shape out of the top of the box, and insert a window sheet into the opening so the contents can be seen when the box is closed, or you can make the entire lid out of a window sheet, and have it be the smaller size so it tucks inside the bottom.  

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Gather Your Supplies:

  • Prayers & Promises stamp set
  • Basic White cardstock
    • 1-1/2 x 3/4 for message
  • Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 for box top
    • 5-11/16 x 5-11/16 for box bottom
    • 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 for punched piece
  • Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Brushed Brass Butterflies  (on the Last Chance List at 20% discount)
  • Crumb Cake Baker's Twine
  • Modern Oval Punch
  • Stampin' Seal+ or Tear & Tape adhesive
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Bone Folder
  • Scissors
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Here's How It's Made:

Here's the worksheet used for making this box.  Blank Box Calc. Worksheet

This box is 4-1/4 square with 3/4" High sides on both the top and bottom, so here's my sheet showing the calculations to come to the size the paper needs to be cut at to get the correct box size:  



NOTE: 1/16 is one line less than what your top measurement is: in this example, 5-11/16 is one line shorter than 5-3/4.


Choose your prints for the top and bottom of your box.

The top is cut at 5-3/4 x 5-3/4, scored 3/4" from edge on all four sides.
On all four sides, using scissors, cut score line from edge to intersection of score lines, to create tabs.  On tab side, cut a very small angle to score line (this gives the tab room to easily tuck under).


The bottom is cut 5-11/16 x 5-11/16, then scored at 3/4" from edge on all four sides.
On all four sides, using scissors, cut score line from edge to intersection of score lines, to create tabs.  On tab side, cut a very small angle to score line (this gives the tab room to easily tuck under).



Fold DSP at all score lines and burnish with bone folder to create nice crisp edges, then lay flat again.

Apply adhesive on tab edge on all four tabs of both bottom and top box pieces.



Fold tabs in at score line and adhere to inside of lid to create box top and bottom.

Bottom should easily slide inside top.



For top feature, ink just the words "for you" from the "I'm here for you" stamp with Gorgeous Grape, stamp onto Basic White cardstock.  

Punch oval from DSP, adhere to box top, adhere message in center of oval.  



Tie Baker's Twine into bow, adhere at upper left corner of message piece, embellish with Brushed Brass Butterflies.
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Monday, February 9, 2026

Perennial Lavender Prayers & Promises Trio of Sympathy Cards

 Greetings! 

Today's trio of cards features a message from the Prayers & Promises stamp set on cards adorned with beautiful scenes from the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Papers (DSP).  


This stamp set features messages of sympathy, love, and support to help you create comforting cards for those who need them most.  By making a few to have on hand, you are always ready when an unfortunate occasion arises and you need a card quickly.

Make sure to check out this coming Thursday's blog (2/12), which will feature an easy to make box to store them in.

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

12 x 12 cardstock is the perfect size for making these 4" square cards.  You will get three cards from one sheet, and have a 4x4 piece left over for a future project.   

Either 12 x 12 or 6 x 6 Designer Series Papers (DSP) work perfectly for the center panel, as it measures 3 x 3.  This card gets the most out of your DSP with no waste, making it a great size and style for any occasion.  If you use a square envelope, there is added postage, so I mail this size card in the standard medium envelopes.  Item # 159236

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Gather Your Supplies:

  • Prayers & Promises stamp set
  • Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White  cardstock 
    • card base 4 x 8 scored & folded at 4  (3) 
    • 3-1/4 x 3-1/4 (3)
    • 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 Modern Oval punched piece (3)
  • Highland Heather cardstock
    • 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 (3)
  • Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP)
    • 3 x 3 floral prints
  • Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Brushed Brass Butterflies (On the Last Chance list)
  • Paper Trimmer
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Here's How It's Made:

Ink "So sorry..." with Gorgeous Grape, stamp near left side of Modern Oval punched piece.  Place piece on Paper Trimmer, score at right side just before oval begins to curve (1-3/4 from left edge).



Fold at score line.  Apply adhesive to underside of small scored edge, adhere to edge of Highland Heather cardstock at score line, centering.  


Adhere Highland Heather cardstock to Basic White folded card front.


Adhere DSP print to Basic White cardstock, adhere to Highland Heather cardstock.  Fold label over front and adhere.


Stamp the inside with one of the beautiful verses included in this stamp set.  Embellish fronts with Brushed Brass Butterflies.

These are perfect to have on hand when you need one, or make a great gift so your friends and loved ones have these on hand when needed.  As mentioned, the next blog post will feature an easy little box to store these cards in.

There are so many beautiful Designer Series Papers to choose from to make an assortment of cards like this.  Select your favorite, choose a coordinating cardstock color, and you are ready to start creating beautiful cards.


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Thursday, February 5, 2026

Lovely Arrangements Just a Note Card

Greetings! 

Today's card features the Lovely Arrangements stamp & die bundle, where beautiful flowers meet elegant accents.  The stamps capture the beauty of the blooms in simple yet detail line art, while the dies allow you to effortlessly cut out flowers, leaves, and labels, as well as lovely accent features. 


This bundle gives you everything you need to create stunning, nature-inspired designs with ease.

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Beverly's Tip of the Day

Do you struggle with getting your dies lined up on stamped images, especially if there are stems such as the leaves on the card?  Here are a couple simple recommendations to help you get a more even edge around your die cuts.  

Firstly, when there are stems or long, thin pieces, there will be a hole near the end of that area of the die.  Look through the little hole and move until you can see the ink from your stamped image show fully through the hole. Make sure the rest of the die is lined up around the edges too. 

Secondly, use a sticky-note, or repositionable adhesive placed near the edges to hold the die in place once you've positioned it, .  

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Gather Your Supplies:

  • Lovely Arrangements bundle (Save 10% when you purchase stamp set & die with bundle item#)
  • Summer Splash cardstock 
    • card base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 scored & folded at 4-1/4
  • Basic White cardstock
    • 4-1/2 x 3-1/2
    • scrap for label
  • Peach Pie cardstock
    • 2 x 2 for flower 
  • Pumpkin Pie cardstock
    • 3-1/2 x 1-1/4 for circles die 
  • Lemon Lime Twist cardstock
    • 3 x 1 for curved label die
    • 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 for leaf die 
  • Summer Splash Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
  • Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
  • 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls 
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Paper Trimmer
  • Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
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Here's How It's Made:

Position background cut-out die onto Basic White cardstock, aligned at top edge, die cut.  Position onto remaining part of cardstock, die cut.  (You may have a line from where the die edge was, but it will be covered by the flower and label feature.)   Adhere to folded card front.


Die cut 2 rows of circles from Pumpkin Pie cardstock.  Trim down to 5 circles long and 2 wide, using scissors to trim off excess.


Ink full flower stamp with Pumpkin Pie, stamp onto Peach Pie cardstock, die cut.  Ink three leaf stamp with Lemon Lime Twist, stamp onto Lemon Lime Twist cardstock, die cut.  Die cut rounded edge label from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock.



Adhere circle feature below center, aligned at right edge of Basic White cardstock.  Adhere Lemon Lime Twist label centered on circles.  Adhere leaves at left edge, facing down, adhere flower at upper part of leaves, with Stampin' Dimensionals, making sure to leave enough space for the message.


Die cut small label from Basic White cardstock.  Ink message with Summer Splash, stamp near right side of label.  Adhere label to Lemon Lime Twist rounded label, tucking left edge under flower.


Embellish with Orange Flat Pearls.

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Have a beautiful day!  😊  
Beverly J

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