These cards and boxes are some of the make and take projects from my January 2026 Silver Elite Retreat. Be sure to check out my 1/28/26 post for photos & instructions for the fun fold cards we also made at this Silver Elite Retreat. And stay tuned as I have an upcoming post where I will be sharing the gifts I gave. (Again…again a HUGE congrats to the achievers/attendees of this event, Cheryl Lee and mother/daughter team Nancy Forsberg & Kayla Cory!)
I went live on YouTube last night. It was an exclusive members-only Live for my aRT Supporter members. I walked them through how to put together these cards and gift boxes using products from the Cute As a Bug Suite, the Banner Greetings Stamp Set & coordinating Three Banner Punch, some Memories & More Cards & Envelopes, and a few other Stampin’ Up!® products. (You will find a full product list below.)
We started with the box.
Here are the starter measurements.
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Beginning Measurements…
- Basic White Thick Cardstock:
- 11-5/8″ x 11-1/2″ first scored parallel to the 11-5/8″ edge at 2-3/4″, 3-1/2″, 8-1/8″, and 8-7/8″ then scored parallel to the 11-1/2″ edge at 1-1/2″, 2-1/4″, 9-1/4″ and 10″
- 3/4″ x about 3-1/2″ for sentiment piece
- Cute As a Bug Designer Paper (red/white or leaves):
- 4-3/8″ tall x 7-3/4″ wide (1/2 trimmed off each side for sides of box)
- Cute As a Bug Designer Paper (berries or mushrooms):
- 3″ tall x 6-3/4″ wide (1/2 trimmed off top for top edge of flap)
- Mossy Meadow & Gold Trim:
- about 8″
Here is the leaves/mushrooms version of the box.
Then I explained how I made the cards using the Memories & More Cards & Envelopes, the sheet in the designer paper that has 3×4 and 4×6 sectioned off sections, die-cut images from one of the other sheets of designer paper, and the stamped and punched sentiments. They are VERY simple cards to make.
Altogether these items make for a great gift!
Products Used…
![Cute As A Bug Suite Collection (English) [ 167007 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167007s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Cute As A Bug Suite Collection (English) [ 167007 ]")
![Cute As A Bug 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166994 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166994s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Cute As A Bug 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166994 ]")
![Sweet Bugs Bundle (English) [ 167002 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167002s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Sweet Bugs Bundle (English) [ 167002 ]")
![Sweet Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166995 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166995s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Sweet Bugs Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166995 ]")
![Sweet Bugs Dies [ 167001 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167001s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Sweet Bugs Dies [ 167001 ]")
![Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes [ 167005 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167005s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes [ 167005 ]")
![Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [ 167051 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167051s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Banner Sayings Bundle (English) [ 167051 ]")
![Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167044 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167044s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167044 ]")
![Three Banner Punch [ 167050 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167050s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Three Banner Punch [ 167050 ]")
![Basic White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Thick Cardstock [ 166782 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166782s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Basic White 12\" X 12\" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Thick Cardstock [ 166782 ]")
![Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [ 149710 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/149710s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [ 149710 ]")
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/159229s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Basic White 8 1/2\" X 11\" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]")
![Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/132708s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]")
![Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) [ 166158 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166158s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Mossy Meadow & Gold 1/4\" (6.4 Mm) [ 166158 ]")
![Tiny Bee Trinkets [ 164714 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164714s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Tiny Bee Trinkets [ 164714 ]")
![2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [ 133782 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/133782s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "2\" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch [ 133782 ]")
![Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/149653s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]")
![Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/152392s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]")
![Bone Folder [ 102300 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/102300s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Bone Folder [ 102300 ]")
![Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/144107s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Take Your Pick [ 144107 ]")
![Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/152813s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]")
![Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/110755s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ]")
![Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/104430s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]")
![Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/103683s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]")
![Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/154031s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Tear & Tape Adhesive [ 154031 ]")
![Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [ 144108 ]](https://i0.wp.com/assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/144108s.jpg?w=100&ssl=1 "Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [ 144108 ]")
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Here are a few of the photos of the fun we had creating while at this year’s Silver Elite Retreat. I’ll share the rest in my upcoming post where I show off the gifts.
Cheryl with her completed cards/box. Yay!
Kayla working on a few of the cards.
Nancy caught in a laugh while working on her panel card.
And Cheryl coloring with Blends. At this point I realized I forgot to give her Grid Paper. And she laughed and said that was why she had the black cardstock underneath.
Stay tuned for one more post where I’ll share all the fun gifts I gave to these amazing gals! And thanks for checking out what I had to share. I hope I inspired your creativity! 🦋
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