Cupcakes Galore

Wherever you look here you'll find a cupcake. it's my cousin's 11th Birthday soon and she is having a cupcake party. She came over and sat and looked through everything I had and came up with this design! We sat all afternoon making the boxes, stamping the avery labels etc. I think she enjoyed it.

She is 'too old' for party bags and so wanted something different to give to her friends. So we decided on the sizzix shaker box. She wanted Bugaboo's Cupcake Kid - Chocolate Chip Girl as her image.

I wonder if you can tell what her favourite colour is???

Took a while to cover all those Hershey Nuggets. They were stamped with Papertrey Ink's Limitless Labels set.

Think I may have over done it with the pics!

Here's a close up of all the chocolatey goodness...

I'm also entering these boxes into the following challenges:

Paper Makeup ~ Digi + Make own background (gingham is stamped)

Daisy Doodle ~ Digi (Anything Goes)     Hooked on Craft ~ Die Cut (box is Sizzix Die)

Karen's Doodles ~ Anything But a Card     Make It Monday ~ Anything Goes

Well, Anything Goes this week...

Because that is the challenge at Catch The Bug. Yep that's it, the challenge this week is:

ANYTHING GOES

I have decided to share a non-Chrisrtmas project to break things up a bit. I made this little shaker box using my Sizzix die and a Monkey Pirate image from Bugaboo. You like him?

If you do like him then make sure you visit our page at the BUGABOO BLOG as it's a free set of 7 images as a thank you for reaching 600 followers. Go on, head on over to download it now! If you're not a follower yet then become one. We'll be one step closer to more freebies then!

I filled the box with these scrummy foam mallow bananas! I love them. Most didn't make it into the box

Here's a sentiment I printed on the computer to tie it all in to decorate the inside.

So you up for our challenge? We have the usual prizes of digi stamps of your choice up for grabs. Head on over to the Catch The Bug blog for all the details.

I'm entering this box into the following challenges too:

Pile it On - Feathers and Fur

A Crafty Little Place - Anything Goes

Paper Cutz - Anything Goes

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats - Anything Goes

 Top Tip Tuesday - Anything Goes

There's Magic in the Air/Paper Cupcakes - Anything Goes

Totally Stampalicious - Anything Goes

Woodware USA - Anything Goes

Robyns Fetish / IDIC - Surprise me

Halloween Shaker Box

Currently I am running a Halloween themed Blog Candy (click HERE for all the details) where you can win kits to make some Halloween 3D projects. One of the items I'm including is a shaker box kit. The one in the kit will be different to this one but I thought I'd show you another way of using the shaker die.

I've taken a break from the Goofy Ghosts and have used this Hoppy Occasions image of a Witchy Frog from Bugaboo. The Hoppy Occasions set have a froggy image for all occasions - birthday, graduation, wedding, Christmas and Easter!

I printed some of this green web paper from Pink Petticoat onto plain white card. Then I put it back into the printer and on the reverse, printed off the same paper but in a grey shade. Then I sent it through the Big Shot to cut it out. It looked great before even decorating it with anything!

Ghostly Shakers

OK, I'm here showing you a few more of Bugaboo's Goofy Ghosts! Loving this release and remember, if you like them, you can win this entire digi set and more by entering my blog candy! So what do I have to show you today? Well it's a couple of shaker boxes.

I used my sizzix XL die to cut out the box (I'm including a couple of these in the candy too). and built up some panels. Being able to flip the images is such a great feature with digis. There's been many a time where I've wanted a stamp image but facing the other way.

Goofy Ghosts Unleashed

Today is the day that the GOOFY GHOSTS set get unleashed released over at Bugaboo. I fell in love with this image as soon as I saw it. He's going to be great for Halloween gifts! I have used my sizzix XL die to create these goody bags:

I used the bags with scallops die to make the die cuts but cut off the scallop lid. I think the scallop is what has put me off using this die so much as I found it harder to decorate. Not a probelm anymore. The backing panels have been stamped with a web stamp from Elzybells and then embossed with clear embossing powder to give a subtle look. The sentiment has been printed on the computer and then punched and layered.

Now the other day I mention I got a hold of a load of metal clips at a really good price to use on a project. I needed one but have over thirty. I said I didn't know what to do with them. Well I found an answer! Not only do they keep these bags shut but they look good too.

If you like these then make sure you have a look HERE to enter my blog candy. The items needed to create these are included in the prize.

I'm also entering these into 2 Challenges:
Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Lets Get Digital (digi Ghost image)
The Shabby Tea Room ~ Old Meets New (my old XL die meets the new Bugaboo Images)

A Spoon Full of Sugar

Do you remember the other day, I made a card using the BUGABOO Superhero image? I loved it so much that when I saw the theme at A Spoon Full of Sugar was One for The Boys (something Male inspired) I decided to make a matching gift box. I obviously used the same image and colours so that they are completely co-ordinated. 

I used my Shaker Box die from Sizzix to make it. Below is a pic of both projects together.

If you like Bugaboo images and would like to get some then visit the shop HERE or visit the Challenge blog 'Catch The Bug' to participate in our challenge and blog hop to win some. There's even a chance to win an image on my blog by commenting in THIS post.

I Love Digi Challenge #4 ~ A Recipe

It's time for Challenge 4 at I LOVE DIGI and this fortnight we have a recipe for you:

3 Papers, 2 Brads and 1 Embellishment

This fortnight we are being sponsored by BEE CRAFTY and each of the DT was given one of their images to play with. I got this cute little rabbit.

As you can see, I didn't make a card this time, I used my Sizzix XL die to create this box. I've used 3 types of Stampin Up Bashful Blue papers, 2 matching brads and a ribbon bow to complete the recipe.

Now why not check out the other members of the team for more inspiration and join in with the fun.

And here's a link to the Bee Crafty store where you can get hold of the images the DT have used:

www.artisangroup.org.uk/page5.htm

Dare U 2 Digi Stamp ~ Easter

Here's a little shaker box (using my Sizzix Die) that I've made for a friend for Easter. All ready for some goodies. Dare U 2 Digi Stamp's theme right now is EASTER so it's perfect for them. A Bugaboo digi bunn yon the front panel is perfect.

I've also used a different way of keeping it closed as there's no acetate. Instead, the whole topper (plus ribbon) is removable.

The doodles are a pink petticoat download paper printed in envy and then the ribbon and layer for the topper are Old Olive from SU. I also used Old Olive ink to sponge the edges of the box.

Bugaboo New Release

It's NEW RELEASE DAY at Bugaboo. I've used one of the new images below to create a gift box using my Sizzix Carry All Die. It was dark by the time I finshed it as I made a few mistakes and had to redo a few things! I printed out some Pink Petticoat Doodle Papers onto linen card for the box - it's as nautical and sea like as I could find but I think it works.

I then printed the Tubing Bugaboo image and coloured with PMs. The image looks quite faded in these pics but they're not IRL.

Today's release also sees some new TEDDIES and CLOWNS being released. Head on over to the BUGABOO shop and the challenge at CATCH THE BUG for more inspiration.

Quick Post

I know I haven't updated a lot lately but I have been making behind the scenes and there are plenty of things to come. Just thought I'd post you a couple of pics of a Sizzix Carry All Box I made using an image from Bugaboo to decorate. Great party gift ideas for boys.

I printed the backing paper from Kay Miller's Jungle Boogie collection. The grass is a Sizzix die cut.

Another Shaker Box

I needed to make a congratulations on a new job card. I bought today another couple of Bugaboo images (well being on a digi challenge blog design team means I HAVE to have some!) and one of the ones was a Crabby Cathy and it comes with the sentiment too - they are 2 seperate images so can be layered differently

Well, the card never materialised but this Sizzix Shaker Box did. It can count as a card can't it??? It's just that I had all the pieces left over from when I made some the other day. Anyway, this 'card' can be filled with e numbers, I mean Smarties!

Sorry about poor pics again. I think my newest camera only likes certain light conditions. Also thanks to all who gave me suggestions on sentiments for the other ones I made. I've printed some off and they are ready to be doodled and stuck when I have time. I've just purchased a bear and a dog from Bugaboo too so if you have any ideas for those then please let me know! Here's what is inside this one:

I need your help!!!

I've been playing with my Sizzix Shaker Box die again and combining it with a recent purchase - a Digi Image from Bugaboo of a 'Butterfly Teddy'. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it!!! Eventhough it is advertised as a 'Butterfly' teddy, I adapted it for other bugs by changing the colour scheme - I think it works.


And now onto the part where I need your help. I want to put some sentiments onto the inside of the box and want some clever word trickery (at which I am no good!). The best I've been able to come up with so far is HAP'BEE' BIRTHDAY for the bee one! Can anyone help with this? They're not for any special occasion so anything goes.

The sentiment is to go on the reverse of the lid when the box is open (sorry for the blurry photo - I think all the bright yellow affected the focus!). The idea is to print it onto white card and doodle around to match the front.

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!

Elzybells Challenge 36 - Valentine Treat

Here's my make for the latest Elzybells Challenge which is to make a Valentine Treat. I used my Sizzix Carry All die and Kraft card for the base. All the images (the girl, hearts and sentiment) come from one set - Sweet Like Chocolate. I used my Chocolate brownie and Strawberry fool ink for the first time too. The buttons I've placed around the base are what I won last week. I chose Chocolate Chip buttons and they are great. There's a huge variety in the pack - hearts, flowers, large circular, small circular.

And here it is, overflowing with sweets. I chose some brown, red and pink ones out of a box of Quality Streets to match the theme (the rest are working their way into my tummy)

My prize was a refill pack so they came in a bag rather than the jar but luckily I had bought these little jars in IKEA a long time ago and they are perfect. I punched a scallop circle out of the label that was included and stuck this to the lid so that I know which colour they are.

Elzybells Challenge 35 - Stamped Patterned Paper

Here's my entry for the current Elzybells Challenge. It is too use your own stamped patterned paper. I've created this shaker box as my project (the bow looks so untidy in this pic but I've sorted it now lol).

It opens up to reveal a mini book inside! This is an idea posted by Sarah over at Card Oasis. There's even a tutorial on how to create it too so have a look.

I created two sheets of backing paper for the challenge. I stamped the Elzybells bone using their Whipped Cream ink on Chocolate Chip cardstock and the Elzybells pawprint on some Old Olive cardstock using Chocolate Chip ink. The flash on the camera has made the colours look really bright in the pics.

I've used the dog from the 'Lets Bee Friends' stamp and punched it out and layered it in the same colours. I had so much of the Old Olive left that I decided to line the base of the box with it too.

Carry All Tutorial

Only just realised that I still haven't put up the tutorial for the Sizzix Carry All boxes! Was going to do it in conjunction with the blog candy! Oops. Anyway, better late than never. I took these pics when I made my Christmas Robin ones so sorry that they are out of season.

Here are the cut pieces using the die. Add tape as shown, then score along score lines.

Attach the two side pieces together.

Add the base pieces as shown.

Tape the side pieces to each other. It should look something like this.

Now fold in the side pieces and tuck under the U shaped flap.

Now fold the other side in and tuck under the other three.

And that's the box made.

To decorate, cut out four panels;

2 x 1 and a half inches by 1 and seven eighths

2 x 1 and a half inches by 3 and five eighths

Decorate then and attach to the box.

And there we go the final product. Hope this is helpful if you won the blog candy or just wanted to see how easy these Sizzix boxes are put together.

If you want to see more Sizzix boxes, just click on the 'Sizzix' label on the left hand side bar.