Paper Pumpkin Alternate Ideas…Sweeter With You Twisted Easel Fun Fold & Gift Box

July 23, 2025 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 5 Comments

Are you playing along with my Mystery Monday Stampin’ this week? Yesterday I shared two cool fun fold cards you can create simply by following the “clues”. Today I am sharing another twisted easel bookbinding fun fold I created using the July 2025 Paper Pumpkin Sweeter With You Kit.
I love this Paper Pumpkin kit and this double fun fold design!
Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin July 2025 Sweeter with You alternative fun fold card idea and 3D gift box-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering Information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Everything to create this card came from my kit (except the Pool Party cardstock for my card base and the red ribbon). I love to create alternate projects using the contents from the kit and this one was quick & easy! The card folds flat for mailing and twists and pops for display.
Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin July 2025 Sweeter with You alternative fun fold card idea and 3D gift box-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering Information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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I love to create gifts to go with some of the cards I create. This card needed a simple box for the adorable strawberry candles that coordinate with the strawberries in the kit! Talk about “sweet”!!!! Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin July 2025 Sweeter with You alternative fun fold card idea and 3D gift box-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration and ordering Information-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This little thank you gift and card is perfect for a friend who went strawberry picking and shared some of her delicious berries!

Here are the details to create the box:
Stampin' Up! July 2025 Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin alternative project-Learn to create a mini gift box-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Supplies/Measurements:

Pool Party Cardstock – 4″ x 10 1/2″ scored @ 2 1/2, 5, 7 1/2, 10
Strawberry card base (from PP Kit) – cut 4 @ 2 3/8 x 1 3/8
Window Sheet (Acetate) – 4 1/16″ x 4 1/16″ Score @ 3/4 on all 4 sides
ribbon

Directions:

Fold and burnish the Pool party cardstock using your bone folder. Use scissors to cut and notch tabs along score lines as shown.
Add strong adhesive to notched tab (shown on the left above) and close to adhere.
Apply Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the bottom flaps and fold in to form your box. *Fold the side flaps in first, then fold the back flap forward, and lastly, the front flap back.
Adhere strawberry layers around the sides of box.
Cut opposite ends of the acetate along the score lines. Fold and burnish. Apply Mini Glue Dots to adhere the tabs.
Fill your box, attach the lid and wrap with ribbon.

Stampin' Up! July 2025 Sweeter With You Paper Pumpkin alternative project-Learn to create a mini gift box-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
*The Paper Pumpkin refill kit is available WSL in my online store! (See product link below.) The refill includes everything from the kit except the stamp set and ink pad. *You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order the refill.
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Marbled Elegance Tea Light Box

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ Leave a comment

Today’s project is a quick & easy slider box I created for some heart shaped tea light candles. I love to create gifts to have on hand. These heart shaped tea lights make a great hostess gift or for a coworker/friend’s birthday. This is perfect for enjoying a relaxing bath after a long day (stamping! LOL). Stampin' Up! Marbled Elegance Slider box for tea light candles-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Supplies/Measurements:

Basic White Thick Cardstock – 8 1/4″ x 3 3/4″
Melon Mambo cardstock – 6 1/4″ x 6 1/2″
Gold Foil – 6″ x 1 1/2″
Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper – 5 3/4″ x 1 1/4″
ribbon

Directions:

Score the Basic White cardstock on each side at 1″. Trim off the corners to form triangles and cut two slots on opposite sides to form corner flaps.
Apply Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the corners and fold in to form your base.

Stampin' Up! Marbled Elegance Slider box for tea light candles-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Score the Melon Mambo cardstock along the 6 1/2″ side at 1 13/16″, 2 7/8″, 4 11/16″, & 5 3/4″
Apply Liquid Glue to the 3/4″ flap, fold to close to adhere & form your wrap.

Adhere the Gold Foil layer and the patterned paper.
Wrap ribbon and tie a simple knot.

Stampin' Up! Hearts of Elegance pop-out fun fold card and gift box-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I created this box to coordinate with the tucked fun fold card I shared yesterday. If you missed that post (and the PDF to create the card), you can view it HERE.

*This box can hold 4 round tea light candles as well.
Stampin' Up! Marbled Elegance fun fold pop-out card & Slider box for tea light candles-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
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My Just Stampin’ Rewards:
I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

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All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
With a $50 order you will receive a PDF from my “Just Stampin’ Sketchbook” showcasing card designs that you can use with any stamp set. This is a great resource! (*You can collect new design tutorials each month!)
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Hearts Of Elegance Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164909] ~~$20.00~~ LAST CHANCE SALE $16	Hearts Of Elegance Dies [164915] ~~$36.00~~ LAST CHANCE SALE $28.80	Marbled Elegance 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [164919] $16.50
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Twist & Close Gift Box with Painterly Pears

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

I absolutely love making boxes (and 3D items) to give as gifts. It’s been awhile since I’ve shared these. (I seem to be on a fun fold card kick lately!) Yesterday I revealed my Mystery Monday cards and while making the Perfectly Pears card it gave me an idea and as usual one thing led to another. I left you with a teaser yesterday showing the box I made. Today I will reveal what’s inside the box plus how to create it. It’s really quick & easy! (I don’t do complicated!!!)

Did you guess what was in the box? Chris came very close in her comment as she thought it could be a pear “scented” candle. It is actually a pear “shaped” (unscented) candle!

I bought several of these pear candles (in different colors) to have on hand for hostess gifts, a little something for a friend’s birthday, etc. I love them and have a few throughout my home as decor pieces. How perfect are they to gift with this DSP?!!! The Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper is my favorite from the New Online Exclusives released this month! The paper reminds me of the delicious pears from Harry & David!

I love it when I can make a card and gift to coordinate!

If you missed yesterday’s post with the details to make the card, CLICK HERE.

When I was young I loved Highlights Magazine. One of my favorite things was the page where you had to “Spot the Difference”. How good are your observation skills? Did you spot the difference in the photos of the box?

That was the “great debate” yesterday… I made a couple of samples and asked my daughter, my sister, and a friend which one they liked better. One person liked one version, one the other version, and one liked both versions. LOL And I go back and forth! I like the clean & simple version with just the single pear; however, I also like how the other version matches the card design with the same 3 pears. How about you? Which one do you prefer?
Leave a comment below!

Stampin' Up! Painterly Pears Twist & Close gift box idea-visit juststampin.com for handmade inspiration, free tutorials, and more-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Both versions open and close the same way. Here’s a photo looking at the top of the box. Such a cool design!

And here’s a look inside when you open it.

Of course I had to make more than one of these boxes. Here’s another version.

For this version I used Mossy Meadow cardstock for the box. Then I die cut the pear shape from Basic White cardstock and used my blending brushes to add color to match the pear candle and DSP. There are so many different ways to add color and I usually opt for Stampin’ Blend Markers; however, I thought the blending brushes gave a softer look for this project. What do you think?

Here’s a look at both boxes. Which one do you like better?

You can make these boxes in 10-15 minutes! Seriously! It is that easy! I can think of many different things that will fit in this box. I’m going to get a head start on the holiday season and make more of these! I followed Sam Donalds’s version except I added another layer to my strips to coordinate with my card! I have been following “Pootles” since I first started stamping. I love listening to her accent as well as how she makes what looks complicated so easy! The link to her blog post/video is below where she creates a beautiful birthday version using the Wildflower Birthday Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper is great for birthdays, weddings, baby, etc. (I LOVE both of her boxes!!!!)

How To Make a Hexagonal Twist & Close Gift Box With Wildflower Birthday

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I appreciate each and every order! Here are the things you can expect when you place an online order with me:

Shop and earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $20 or more. Use them on your next order or save them up to 1 year for something special!
All orders will receive a handmade thank you card from me.
(*You can choose to remove the sticky note inside and reuse the card.)
With a $50 order you will receive a PDF from my “Just Stampin’ Sketchbook” showcasing card designs that you can use with any stamp set. This is a great resource! (*You can collect new design tutorials each month!)
With an order of $75 (or more) I will send you the PDF and thank you card as well as a card kit or Stampin’ Up Product of my choosing – this varies monthly.

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Perfectly Pears Bundle (English) [166154] $42.25	Perfectly Pears Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [166147] $20.00	Perfectly Pears Dies [166153] $27.00
Painterly Pears 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166146] $12.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $14.00	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100702] $14.00
Secret Sea 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [165624] $14.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [166780] $14.00	Basic Beige 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [164511] $14.00
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $9.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [147101] $9.00	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin’ Pad [161666] $9.00
Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00	Stampin’ Seal [152813] $8.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031] $7.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.25
Bone Folder [102300] $8.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00	Simply Scored [122334] $37.00
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $140.00