A Stamped Gift Box

Here's a stamped gift box that's quite quick to make!
This is one of my Artistic Outpost projects for the Jane's Countryside stamps.  I chose a scene stamp hoping for a toille look.  I'm happy with how it turned out!
I started with a 4 x 4 x 4" white gift box that I ordered from Oriental Trading.  You could do this on any solid color gift box!
I offset the stamped images to fit together as best as I could masking with scrap paper as needed to keep from overlapping.  For this box, I used Ranger Bottle ink.  I knew I had this beautiful green ribbon.  So I chose it to match!  Any color will work!

I made a very simple matching tag.  I used a portion of the stamped image matted with green.  I cut the scalloped white base with Spellbinders Eyelet Squares #2.  There's room to write "to" and "from" or a greeting on the back.

This box is almost a gift in itself.  The receiver can easily fold it flat and save it to use again! 

Try this idea with Christmas stamps!  Wouldn't one of the stamps from Artistic Outpost's Sleigh Ride make a great Christmas box?

Thinking of Christmas.........I have oodles to do. Back to my long list of "to dos"!

Have a creative day!

-judy

New Release - Jane's Countryside by Artistic Outpost

A new Artistic Outpost release!!!

Jane's Countryside is Artistic Outpost's homage to Jane Austen, and the tortured romantic tales that she told in her timeless novels, such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. This collection features Edwardian ladies dressed in their finery, original quotes from Jane herself, and a regal manor that could have served as the Austen family home. Coordinating elements include a cameo, key, and a lacy ATC sized background.

Be sure to visit all the Artistic Outpost Design Team to see more beautiful creations!

Gerrie Johnnic

Lisa Somervile

Judy Hayes - you're here!

Lynn Stevens

Barbara Washington

Stephanie Severin

Suzanne Czosek

I really enjoyed coloring these ladies of Jane Austen's era!

Here's a card featuring one of the ladies....

I started by coloring this lady in pink with Copic markers. Then I trimmed close to her so I could pop her up in front of the frame. The frame is cut from pearlescent gold paper using Spellbinders S5-012 Classic Frame. It seemed perfect for this mini scene! Once it was embossed, I rubbed StazOn Gold ink over it to highlight the embossed areas. To reduce the inside opening of the frame, I cut the smaller of the two Classic Frames out of brown Bazzill paper. I used the negative space to glue behind the gold frame creating a brown inner edge. I added pearls across the top.

The patterned paper in the background was stamped multiple times with the Lacy ATC background using Distress Pumice Stone and Spun Sugar. With StazOn Gold, I stamped a swirly branch and leaves (Serenity stamp set) over it. I also rubbed in more color over the stamping.

I stamped the cameo in black and added color with Distress inks and Gold StazOn. I used Spellbinders Labels Four to cut it out.

The magenta card front is stamped with the same leaves swirl using gold StazOn and Pumice Stone. Unfortunately, my photo didn't pick up much of pattern.

To assemble the card, I wrapped a piece of lace that I threaded with gold metallic cord across the background. I colored seam binding to coordinate with the card and wrapped it over the lace. The frame is popped up with Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. The lady is also mounted with Foam Squares. I added a stamped and colored fan, button tied with gold cord and a bow.

I had fun creating this card or mini scene! It was a project that went together well.

Look for more inspiration from my fellow DT members on their blogs!

You'll want to check out the Artistic Outpost Pre-Black Friday sale, too! You can see all the details here. Now is the time to shop! The sale ends Tuesday, November 30th!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day! I'm looking forward to all the good food!

-judy