Are you ready to see lots of ideas with the April 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit?! #APaperPumpkinThing
I am so excited! Today several of us Stampin' Up! demonstrators are bringing to you a special blog hop. See what I have to share, then check out all the other blogs in the hop to see even more creative alternate ideas that we came up with using the contents of this month's "A Sara Thing" Paper Pumpkin kit. To follow the hop, simply scroll down to click the "next" button or to click on the names of other participants in the hop.
BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY: To be entered into a drawing for a FREE "A Sara Thing" Paper Pumpkin Kit, you must leave a comment on EVERY blog. Drawing closes on Saturday, April 29th at 9 PM EST. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 1, 2017.
I just LOVE these kits, plus this month's kit was a super special one. It was designed by Stampin' Up!'s CEO, Sara Douglass. (Click here to see Sara's video where she shares how to make the intended cards from this kit.) I'm still working on several more ideas that I'll be sharing at a later date, but for today I want to share these K-Cup 3" cube gift boxes.
I was given a gift by my friend, Sue Dyas awhile back. She made something similar using different products and told me she got the idea from Erica Cerwin. So a big thanks to Sue and Erica for this clever K-Cup idea.
They are pretty simple to make. Here are the extra supplies that I used to make them (besides the contents of the April 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit):
- White Gift Boxes
- Big Shot
- Layering Circle Framelits
- Paper Trimmer
- 1/2" Circle Punch
- Crumb Cake Cardstock
- Melon Mambo Ink Pad
- Tear & Tape Adhesive
- K-Cups
- chocolates and tissue paper (or other fillers for the bottom of the box)
This one is my more feminine version.
And this one is my masculine version. I figured my dad would rather get a blossoming doughnut than a flower on his box. AND…doughnuts go really well with coffee. 😉
(I'm sad that these gift boxes are retiring soon. That means that they won't be available after May 31st. But it also means that they could sell out any day beforehand if the supply is depleted beforehand.
Speaking of supplies running out, just this morning the refill for this A Sara Thing kit showed up in the online store!! So if you are an active subscriber and you want refills, you'll want to order sooner than later.)
The Retiring Products List posted April 10th. Certain products tend to sell out quickly. So take inventory now and start making those needed purchases earlier than later.
These boxes are a good size and hold a lot! The clear sleeve slips off. And this is what I have inside. The K-Cup sits in the box cover, and underneath are some chocolates.
Our Layering Circle Framelits have a 1-7/8" diameter circle die the perfect size for the hole to hold the K-Cup. Die-cutting just the lid of this box can be tricky though. Here's how I did it. I put the bottom cutting mat only half-way on the Big Shot platform.
Then I positioned the unassembled/flattened box so that only the lid (the the circle die centered on it) was on the cutting mat. The rest of the box rested on the other half of the Big Shot platform (off the bottom cutting mat).
Then I put the top cutting mat on top of both the lid and the rest of the box (to protect the box) and I cranked it through the Big Shot.
Another tip is to adhere the 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" black paper to the lid before die-cutting the hole. I forgot to do that on my first one I made, but thankfully I was able to line up the box lid and the separately die-cut black paper afterwards. This is what the box looks like assembled. (You can peek inside to see how the bottom flaps go together.) Notice that the flaps under the lid are not showing?
That's because I stuck them to the inside walls of the box with super strong Tear & Tape Adhesive.
To make the doughnut embellishment, punch a 1/2" hole into the speckled paper from a portion of an envelope from the kit and from a scrap of Crumb Cake (or similar color) cardstock. Then die-cut a larger circle around these 1/2" holes using the 1-1/16" circle die.
I wanted to make the speckled paper a little more colorful to represent frosting with sprinkles. So I added more speckles using Melon Mambo ink.
By the way…The larger white circles are the ones that came from the boxes when I cut the lids. I stamped them and taped them (with Tear & Tape Adhesive) to to the tops of the K-Cups.
I trimmed the outside edge of the "frosting" piece so it was a bit more wavy. After all, frosting isn't usually on a doughnut in a perfect circle. Right?
After filling the inside of my boxes with tissue paper and chocolates,…
I closed the lids, slipped in the K-Cups…
and slid on the clear sleeves. Here are close-ups of the box with the flower accent.
I hope you enjoyed this project idea.
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Thanks for visiting. And have fun on the hop!
I love your alternative ideas Rachel! Can’t wait to see more! TFS
What a fabulous idea! As a Keurig owner, this is a super cute treat idea to case!
I love these boxes and am very sad they are retiring. I made 50 Christmas gifts last year with them. Now I just ordered
more because of your post lol!
Your instructions are great and your project is wonderful! Your Dad will be very happy. TFS.
Cute ideas especially the donut!
Oh, how adorable! I love your creativity!!! Awesome alternative ideas with this kit!
This is awesome! Love that little donut on top!
Fabulous idea!! Thank YOU
So creative! By far my favorite PO. I’m so sad the boxes are retiring. Time to start hoarding them!
I love you little box. So cute
Super cute boxes!
What a clever way to give chocolate and a special flavor k-cup.
Love the box!
Thank you for sharing. Really cute idea with the boxes. I love the blog hop and all of the creative ideas. Would love to see blog hops for future paper pumpkin kits.
Rachel, you are amazing! I love this idea and will be sharing it with my Paper Pumpkin Players! THanks so much for sharing your talent with us! Love the blog hop…great idea! Hope you do it every month!!
Coffee and chocolate in HIS and HERS boxes that POP! Who could ask for anything more? Thanks for sharing 😀
I love the boxes!!
How clever is that box!!!
Love it!
I love your alternate for the Sara thing kit. But I also like what she did with the cards.
Love these little boxes
So cute! Thanks for the chance to win! I’d love this kit!
Rachel, you always have some great ideas! You’re in company this month! Everyone has done a great job with these PP kits. Still waiting for mine? Hope it comes today! TFS!
Wow stunning ideas
Rachel that is so adorable!!!
Cute idea with the mini donut and thanks for the detailed instructions!
I Love your idea Rachel. So now I have seen them all and I can’t believe there are so many ideas for one box and NO duplicates !!!!!
Gotta love that Paper Pumpkin.
Love this idea!
Love love. Thank you!
Thanks Sandy! You’re sweet.
I got the idea from my friend Sue Dyas who got the idea from Erica Cerwin. I revised my post to include this since I hadn’t given them credit yet when my post went live. Glad you like it. (I love how we all share in the paper crafting world.)
50?! Wow!! Yes, they are great boxes and will be missed.
Hopefully mom (who reads my posts) won’t share with him. LOL Thanks so much Karen. 😀
Hehehe…thanks Kathy!
Thanks so much Angie. I may have to make a bunch of these and give them as Teacher Appreciation gifts.
My hubby gave me the idea. I was trying to think of something masculine to stick on top, and my husband said “Doughnuts go with coffee.”
Thanks Judy!
Awwww…thanks Tammy! Glad it’s your favorite. 😀
Thanks Lynnette!
Thanks so much Natalie!
Fun, right?! I got the idea from my friend Sue Dyas who got the idea from Erica Cerwin. I revised my post to include this since I hadn’t given them credit yet when my post went live. Thanks Phyllis. 🙂
Thanks Linda!
Thanks so much Pat. We’ve been chatting about doing a blog hop each month. I think it’s gonna happen! 😀
Awww…thank you Jeanie! Glad to know you like my idea THAT MUCH. (And I think the plan is to do this hop each month in the future. We have been chatting about it.)
hehehe! Thanks Kimberley.
I’m so glad! Thanks Linda.
😀 Oh, thanks so much Sue!
Yay! Thanks Doris.
Thank you! I agree. There was no need to alter this kit. It was fabulous!
So glad. Thanks Debbie!
Thanks Andrea! Yes, it’s a good one.
Thanks Gloria! You’re so sweet to me. Crossing my fingers you get your kit.
😀
Glad you like it Barb!
You’re so welcome. Thanks Crystal. 😀
I know right?! Amazing!! And I think it was you that said the kit is great as is. But fun how to see more, right?
Thanks so much Deb. 🙂
Yay! Thanks Ingrid.
I love the kcal holders as a quick thank you for my co- workers, since I have the key rig in my room that they can use.
OMG
Kcup
Keurig
So clever!!!
so great. thank you
Some of my family are tea drinkers, so it will work for that also. Thanks for the great inspriation.
Love the new Lemon Lime Twist, especially with the black. Can hardly wait to get my hands on some!!!
These K-cup boxes are awesome! Thanks for sharing them! ?
Loved your ideas… especially the donut lol Thank you for sharing!
I really like this multi-level box and the instructions on how to cut the lid.
Pretty sneaky with the k cup!
wow. Awesome design and ideas.
Gotta love talk-texting, Maria! LOL Glad you like my idea. 😀 Your co-workers would be very blessed to get these from you.
Thanks Cathie!
Thanks San. Did you ever get a chance to call SU about your account?
Oh good! Yes, I heard tea come in these cups too.
Great color, I agree! I think it’s my favorite of the 5 new colors.
I’m glad you like them. Thanks LJ.
😀 Awww…thanks Sherry.
Glad the instructions were clear enough. Thanks Mariangeles. 🙂
Yes, quite the surprise when the box is opened. lol
Thanks so much Denise!
What a clever clever idea and an awesome tutorial!! Thank you so much for sharing! I will have to try this out! So happy to be hopping with you! I can’t wait until next months hop! ?
Thanks for the great idea!
What an awesome idea! My son has a Keurig so I’ll have to make one of these for him 🙂
Too cute! love all your fantastic ideas! you totally rock Rachel. Boxes are a favorite of mine.
OMG! Rachel! Love, LOVE, LOOOOVE!
Cute idea. Love this PP kit.
I love the boxes you made. The doughnut was especially a creative addition.
cute idea love to make fun boxes
Thanks Carolynn! LOVE your album, too! It’s so bright and cheerful!
You’re so welcome. Thanks Tracy.
Glad you like it enough to use the idea for yourself! Thanks Sharon. 🙂
I figured there were lots of card ideas out there already. LOL Glad you like it Pam. 🙂
You made me smile and blush. hehehe
I do too! Thanks Patty.
Thanks Mary. 🙂
Thank you Alyse.
These are fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
All great ideas! I love what you did with the kit and thes boxes. I was also thinking you could add small pictures f each member of your family on the sides. Just an idea!
Oh my! Such awesome creations!!! Absolutely stunning!!!
Yay! Glad you like what we all shared, Kris.
Absolutely! Great thought.
Glad you like what we shared Arianna. 🙂
Great idea! Thanks so much! I may use this as teacher gifts, if I can still get the boxes. ????
What a cute idea!
Hi Rachel, that idea of K-cups with chocolate is ingenious! Who doesn’t like the combination of coffee and chocolate?!! You made a very cute gift box idea with the Paper Pumpkin kit. Now, when do I get to taste that chocolate?!!
Thanks Francine! 🙂
🙂 Thank you Holly!
Hehehe! Thanks for the giggle Pamela. Glad you like the boxes.