100th Inspiration Project at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

It's officially autumn in the northern hemisphere, but thankfully we still have sunshine and some warmth here in the Canadian Prairies!

I'm back with another inspiration project for The Paper Shelter, and it's a special one! I helped out with the challenge (optional) themes, so I shook things up a bit from the usual. This week brings our very first Mood Board for you to play with should you choose. I had to choose Pumpkin Spice to keep on trend for the season. I'm not big on the PSL but I like a pumpkin scone now and then, and I love these autumnal colours.

The other reason this is a special challenge is that it marks my 100th inspiration for The Paper Shelter, so of course I couldn't just make a card. 

I have used two images and created a fun layered gift card/ coffee sachet holder using my Cricut. You can find My Big Scarf and Coffee Break 2 in the store.

I found this gift box on Jennifer Maker's website a few months ago, and made the penguin version below. I made the insides coloured and not lit up though.

I used the base pieces and added a table and chairs to the layers, plus a brick wall background, to create a coffee shop within a coffee cup!

I tucked one image behind the chairs and the other standing at the front.

 

I created a back panel for a sentiment and picture. This also serves to make the back more sturdy.

Here you can see the layers created inside.

I found the sentiment in Cricut images, and added the coffee beans and cups each side to fill out the space left.

The space at the back of the box allows for a gift card and coffee or hot chocolate sachets.

Our challenges are now ANYTHING GOES with an optional theme. Anyone playing the theme will receive DOUBLE ENTRIES towards the weekly prize!!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Recollections cardstock
• Cricut pens - Black, Moccasin, Tawny, Adobe, Candy Corn, Honeysuckle, Yellow, Brick, Wine, Red, Turquoise& Green
• ProMarkers - 
• My Big Scarf - Black, Cool Grey 5, Sunkissed Pink, Coral, Chocolate, Cocoa, Burnt Orange, Bright Orange, Gold, Caramel, Sandstone, Deep Mocha, Umber, Khaki & Burnt Sienna
• Coffee Break 2 - Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Oatmeal, Putty, Umber, Pine, Forest Green, Bright Green, Black, Cool Grey 5, Deep Mocha, Pumpkin, Amber, Grass, Warm Grey 1+2, Burnt Orange, Spice & Bright Orange
• Prismacolor pencils - Black, White, Pumpkin Orange, Sienna Brown, Dark Brown, Cool Grey 50%, Tuscan Red, Yellowed Orange, Nectar, Blush Pink, Black Raspberry, Burnt Ochre & Light Umber,
• Posca paint pen - White

I am entering my "mug-shaped coffee shop shadow box" into the following challenges:

1. Cut It Up - #339 It Looks Like Fall
2. Inspiration Station - #77 Inspiration Photo
3. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #262 ATG
4. Double D Challenges - Make Your Own Background
5. Simon Says {Wednesday} - ATG
6. Tuesday Colour Challenge - September
7. Festive Friday Challenge - 5 Sep-2 Oct COLOURS OF THE SEASON
8. Outlawz Challenge - September Linky

Hocus Pocus Milk Carton at The Paper Shelter

 Hello Crafty Peeps,

We have a fun creative challenge for you at The Paper Shelter this week! We've seen and made a lot of cards recently, so this time we are asking you to share Anything But A Card.

I had a browse on Pinterest for treat boxes and found this adorable milk carton, which goes perfectly with 'My Adorable Little Witch'.  It may be pumpkin season for lots of people, but I would rather be gearing up for spooky season!

I decided to give her some fun Halloween-coloured stripes in her hair.

I decorated all sides of the box with spooky papers and finished off with a couple of sentiments and a skull & crossbones.

Please come and join in our challenge this week and remember, you can use any image but if you use a Paper Shelter image you are eligible for a higher value prize!

You can also share your creations over in our Facebook Group.

{Crafty Hugs}

Products used:

• Kraft card
• X-Cut circle die
• Core'dinations Distress Collection card
• Recollections Boo papers
• Stitched Banner dies
• Twine
• Black embossing powder
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Hocus Pocus embossing folder, stamps & die
• ProMarkers - Coral, Sunkissed Pink, Putty, Pink Pearl, Orchid, Wild Orchid, Amethyst, Black, Cool Grey 5, Slate, Holly, Forest Green, Burnt Orange, Saddle Brown, Spice, Ginger, Amber, Pumpkin, Raw Sienna, Warm Grey 1 + 2, Aubergine, Plum, Lush Green, Red, Lipstick Red, Sunflower, Bright Orange & Grass
• Posca Paint Pen - White
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle - Sterling Silver

I am entering my treat box into the following challenges:

1. Classic Design Challenge - #9 ATG
2. The Diva's That Cut Paper - Stamp With All Your ART ATG
3. Get Creative Challenges - #115 Fall/Autumn
4. Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - September Anything Halloween
5. TTCRD - WK 30 August

A Festive Treat at Faery Ink

 Hello Faery Friends,

It's almost Christmas Day but there's still time for some last-minute crafting! Today I am sharing a new image that is exclusive to Faery Ink on Patreon. This easy treat box is ready to be filled with delicious treats and you can find all the details over on my design team post here.

I am entering my treat box into the following challenges:

1. Crafty Gals Corner - #214 Tis The Season
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - #521 ATG
3. Your Scrapbook Place - December ATG
4. Christmas Kickstarter Challenge - #45 Christmas

Poppin' With Gifts at Tiddly Inks

With the extreme cold temperatures we've been having here, I have just wanted to curl up under a blanket with a movie!  So in thinking about movies, "Poppin for You Molly" seemed the perfect image to use for my next project.

I had bought some mini popcorn boxes for when my kids had friends over and had some left. These are the perfect size to use as gift boxes and of course go perfectly with the image. 

I coloured Molly's skirt in bright yellow to contrast with all the red and white of the box.  

I finished my box with a bright yellow ribbon and some sequins so the front wouldn't look so plain. The handle is ribbon on top of a strip of card to keep it from flopping down.  Of course being a gift box I had to add a couple of 'cinema' tickets to complete the look! These are edged with Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

ProMarkers - Cinnamon, Tan, Dusky Pink, Satin, Berry, Red, Cool Grey 1 & 2, Champagne, Sandstone, Black, Cool Grey 5, Gold, Sunflower, Yellow, Burnt Orange, Spice, Ginger, Apricot, Caramel & Pumpkin

Prismacolor Pencils - Blush Pink & Peach

I am entering my gift box into the following challenges:

1. Classic Design Challenge - #1 ATG
2. CCC Digi Creations - #110 Shaped Projects
3. Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - #462 ATG
4. Brown Sugar - #297 ATG
5. CRAFT Challenge - #540 ATG

Hellebores Gift Box

Today I am showing off my latest Power Poppy stamp 'Hellebores'. I can never resist grabbing my favorites when they are on sale!  

I had to go bright orange with these as it's a color I love to use with flowers. It reminds me of a hot sunny day.  

I didn't really know what I was going to do with the image after, but I have a few product boxes saved and one of them fit perfectly to use for a simple gift box. 

Products used:

• Kraft wrapping paper
• Elmer's spray glue
• Orange ribbon
• ProMarkers - Holly, Lush Green, Green, Mint Green, Cool Grey 1-3, Bright Orange, Pumpkin, Gold, Sunflower, Burnt Sienna, Cocoa, Saddle Brown, Caramel, Lemon, Soft Lime & Primrose
• Prismacolor - Dark Brown & Dark Green
• Ranger Liquid Pearls - Bronze
• Papermania & Little Claire Designs outline stickers

From this: 

To this: 

I am entering my gift box into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Just Go 3D
2. TTCRD - WK April 16 ATG
3. The Crafter's Cafe - #217 Easter/Florals
4. Simon Says Monday - Beautiful Blooms
5. Allsorts - WK 515/516 Blossoms, Butterflies, Bugs
6. {PIN}spirational Challenge - #236 Create your own sunshine
7. Crafting With An Attitude - #50 ATG

Holiday Hugs

I'm loving all the different makes for Power Poppy's 12 Days of Christmas and am trying to do a few at least. I've had a few gift boxes pinned for a while but just not made any yet, so this was the perfect excuse.  I always like to have a little something to hand for Christmas in case of unexpected visits.  
I have used part of the image 'Poinsettia and Pomegranates' to decorate the front panel. The box felt a little plain even after adding the twine and charm, so I used the leftover doily from making my gift card holders to decorate the top of the handle each side. 

Products used:

• Kraft card
• Doily
• Twine
• Candy Cane charm
• ProMarkers - Holly, Lush Green, Bright Green, Leaf Green, Shale, Burgundy, Cardinal & Ruby

I am entering my treat box into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Twelve Days of Christmas
2. Cupcake Inspirations - #435 Holiday
3. The Corrosive Challenge - #12 December Anything Goes
4. Simon Says Monday - Christmas/Winter Holidays
5. Passion For ProMarkers - WK424 Mega Christmas Challenge
6. Double D Challenges - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas