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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Merry Christmas…More Cards & Gifts!

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Merry Christmas!

Today Bo and I are sharing the last few Christmas cards I made this year. Usually I choose one design, create multiple cards, and send everyone the same Christmas card. This year was different!

I always enjoy looking for fun ways to coordinate my cards and packaging with the gifts for a special presentation. A friend of mine claims she is “the Grinch” this year and I couldn’t resist sending her this card & gift set.

I used the “napkin technique” Laura Seki (Southridge Studio) shared to create my “Grinchmas” card. The card is 5 1/2 x 11 scored at 5 1/2 for a square card. The napkin is adhered to a piece of white cardstock using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (or a glue stick). I used the wide end of the liquid glue to add a thin layer of glue on the cardstock (which is cut smaller than the napkin). Lay the napkin on top and add glue around the edges on the back and fold the ends over to secure. Then emboss the napkin to help it adhere. I layered the embossed piece on red cardstock before adhering to the card base. I can’t wait to try this technique again with different napkins and embossing folders!!

One of my favorite products this season has been the Hang An Ornament Dies. I decorated the Scalloped Gift Card Box to hold the Grinch oyster shell ornament I created.

Another gift set I created uses some retired DSP but you could easily create it using what you have. I love it when I can use from my “stash” to find the perfect pattern and/or colors to coordinate with a gift.

This card layout is one of my “go to” designs. It is quick & easy to create with cardstock and patterned paper.

You can change up the sentiment layer with any shape. I often grab the Stitched Shapes Dies (one of my favorites!) or a punch for quick & easy! The nutcracker is fussy cut from a piece of DSP and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I love how he coordinates with with the cocktail napkins and ornament I made.

I like to recycle gift bags from stores. It is so easy to adhere a Stampin’ Up! clear envelope to the front of the bag and slide the card inside for a pretty presentation. (Great idea for kids birthday parties so the card doesn’t get lost!)

My last card today showcases the beautiful cardinals from one of my favorite bundles, Winterly Tree Tops. (Once again, I grabbed DSP and ribbon from my retired stash.)

Some people believe cardinals appear when angels are near. I made this gift set for a friend who lost a family member recently. The card is a simple fun fold design.

I used Stampin’ Blends to color the cardinals, berries, and branch then cut them out with the coordinating dies. I used another stamp and die from the bundle on the inside of the card.

I hope you enjoyed today’s projects. I love to decoupage shells to create ornaments, trinket dishes, and many other gifts. You can check out some of the different projects I create on my facebook page HERE.

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From my family to yours, may your holidays be filled with peace, love, & laughter.

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12 Days of Christmas Day 11… Winterly Tree Tops Card Box

December 11, 2024December 10, 2024 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 1 Comment

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Welcome to Day 11 of my 12 Days of Christmas. Today’s project is a great gift idea for just about anyone! Grab 5 or more cards you’ve created and gift them to a friend, family member, coworker, hostess, etc. Everyone can use a set of all occasion cards, birthday cards, and/or thank you cards! Today we will be creating/decorating the holder for those cards. Stampin’ Up! used to carry different boxes for cards; however, our current product line does not have any. I purchased clear acetate card boxes from Amazon and decorated them using The Winterly Tree Tops Bundle. Stampin' Up! Winterly Tree Tops and Nests of Winter card box for gifts-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
If you ordered my 12 Days of Christmas Kit to Go you received everything you need to craft along with me. Here’s a look at what was included in the kit for today’s project. (*Oops…forgot the ribbon in the photo.)

Stampin' Up! Winterly Tree Tops and Nests of Winter card box kit-Jeanie Stark StampinUp

To Create this Project

Clear Acetate card box (purchased from Amazon)
Pebbled Path Cardstock: 4 x 5 1⁄2, 1 1⁄4 x 4
Gray Granite Cardstock: 3 3⁄4 x 5 1⁄4 die cut with Winterly Tree Tops Die
DSP (Nests of Winter): 5 1/8 x 3 5/8, die cut bird
Basic White: 1 x 3 3⁄4 to stamp sentiment
Cherry Cobbler and Gold Satin Ribbon
Winterly Tree Tops Bundle
Directions:
1. Adhere Birch DSP and Winterly Tree Tops Die cut layer to Pebbled Path cardstock.
2. Adhere die cu tbird with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
3. Stamp sentiment on basic white cardstock.Cut to size. Adhere to Pebbled Path layer and add to cardstock layers with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Tie a double bow and add to layer with Mini Glue Dot.
5. Adhere to acetate box filled with cards or gift.
  *Card box coordinates with fun fold card from Day 10.

Stampin' Up! Winterly Tree Tops and Nests of Winter card box and coordinating card gift set-Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I can’t believe tomorrow is Day 12! Any guess what the last project will be? I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment below.

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