Gum Holder Tutorial and Productivity Tip!

Did you know that chewing gum can increase your productivity? According to studies, chewing gum has incredible effects (speeds up reaction time, boosts cognitive abilities, combats sleepiness, and reduces stress)! My son is starting a new business this week and my daughter has her first major grad school test so I thought I would send them both a little something “Extra”.

Stampin' Up! Gum Holder Box tutorial for chewing gum with Playful Pets- Jeanie Stark StampinUp

This gum holder is fun and simple to make. I had to make my daughter the cat version (as Storm is her “study buddy” these days) and went with some retired Country Club DSP for my son. (His new business adventure is virtual golf.) You can customize the colors, etc. for someone in your life! I’d like to thank Tracy Bradley for the inspiration for this gum holder box idea!
Here’s the details:

Measurements:

Cardstock for box: 3 1/2 x 8 1/2
Score on the long side @ 3 1/8, 3 5/8, 6 3/4, 7 1/4
Score on the short side @ 1/2, 3
DSP: 2 3/8 x 1 1/8, 2 3/8 x 2

Directions:

  • Cut small square and rectangle from short side (* photo below).
  • Cut 1/2 inch squares from the middle section.
  • Punch or die cut circle notch from the top of the box.
  • Use Tear & Tape or Liquid Glue to adhere the sides.
  • Add DSP panels.
  • Pop up die cut or punched shape with Stampin’ Dimensionals to slide lid under to keep box closed. *Tip: Fold the lid over and add 2 Dimensionals just under the lid. Add a third dimensional on the bottom of the die cut piece.

Here’s a few more photos for you!

Stampin' Up! Gum Holder box dimensions - visit juststampin.com for more information and inspiration - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin' Up! Stitched Be Mine Dies and Playful Pets Box Idea to hold a pack of gum - Jeanie Stark StampinUpStampin' Up! Forever Fern and Playful Pets Gum Holder Box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I included the productivity information (from business coach, John Sanpietro) in the cards I sent with their gum. You can click on the link below to print.

PRODUCTIVITY TIP- chewing gum

Have a great day! Chew some gum and be productive.  🙂
Stay safe! Stay well!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Y is for Yankee Candle Box for the Yuletide Season

Welcome to my ABC Holiday 2019 Series! Throughout this series I have been sharing all kinds of cards, gifts, and ideas to help make your holidays as easy as ABC! Today I have a quick & easy Yankee candle box for the Yuletide season. These boxes are ready to fill with a votive candle gift or treats.

Stampin Up! Greatest Part of Christmas stamp set and Designer Series Paper Box Idea for Yankee Candle votives - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Here’s the details to make the box:

Materials & Measurements

  • DSP: 6 x 8 1/2 scored on the long side at 2, 4, 6, 8. Scored on the short side at 2 and 4.
  • Whisper White or Very Vanilla: scrap to stamp sentiment and cut with Square Die
  • Gold Foil/Copper Foil: 2″ square to cut Layering Square Die
  • Ribbon: ~ 6″ to thread through top of box and tie a bow or knot

Directions

  • Fold and burnish score lines. Cut the small rectangles off each end at the bottom.  Cut the score line on each side up to the first score line.Stampin' Up! Box for Yankee Candle Votives - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
  • Add adhesive along the notched piece and close the box to adhere.
  • Make sure the seam is in the back then close the bottom of the box. First fold in the sides, then fold the back piece forward, add adhesive and fold the front piece back.
  • Add your votive candle or other gift and fold the side flaps in to close. Hold the front and back pieces together, punch two holes with 1/8″ hole punch and thread ribbon through and tie a bow to close.
  • Stamp sentiment and cut out with Layering Squares Dies.  Adhere to foil then attach to box with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Optional: Add embellishments to box.

The Yankee Candle votives were on sale this weekend (1/2 price) so I stocked up! It’s amazing how easy it was to match with Stampin’ Up! cardstock and DSP! Here’s a look at each box.

Stampin Up! Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper Box Idea for Yankee Candle votives - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up! Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper Box Idea for Yankee Candle votives - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up! Christmastime is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper Box Idea for Yankee Candle votives - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Who wouldn’t love to receive one of these?! They are great little gifts for hairdressers, bus drivers, teachers, etc. The greatest part of Christmas is spreading cheer to everyone! No matter what sentiment you want to express for the season, you’ll find it with the Greatest Part of Christmas Stamp Set.Stampin' Up! Greatest Part of Christmas Stamp set - for inspiration and ordering information visit www.juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

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Stampin' Up! Christmas Card idea and Copper Tin Box idea using the Greatest Part of Christmas stamp set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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