Amy Rich, Stampin' Nut

We're back for Project #2 of my 12 Projects of Christmas 2026, and oh, my goodness! This one is just too stinkin' cute! 🎄 Today we're turning a simple 6" × 6" piece of Stampin' Up!® Designer Series Paper into an adorable little gift box! No complicated cutting measurements, no fancy tools for the box itself, and no adhesive needed to create the basic shape. Just some folding magic! We start by folding our paper in half in both directions, then diagonally in both directions.

Who says gift tags have to be ordinary? For Project #2 in my short but sweet Christmas in July series, I created a shaped stocking tag that's just as fun as the gift it will decorate! Using the Stitched Stockings Bundle, I turned the stocking die into an opening tag by placing it just over the folded edge of a 4-1/4" x 11" piece of Real Red cardstock before die cutting. Leaving the top uncut creates a hinge, allowing the stocking to open and reveal a space inside to write the

We bring this amazing 12 Projects of Christmas year to an end with a beautiful card showcasing the real reason for Christmas. Our focus is on Bethlehem and the baby born there many years ago. The Shepherd's Care stamp set are the perfect stamps to use for this last card, and although it's simple, there are some tricks I used while making it that perhaps are new to you. And if they aren't new to you, they'll serve as a great reminder of some ink tricks you can incorporate into

Clean and beautiful is the name of the game for Project #2. Every part of the card adds to its beauty, from the Designer Series Paper to the two sets of dies, to the gold embossing, to the pop of gold with the ribbon. Check out this amazing card: I made this card using essentially two pieces of paper and a couple of scraps. I started with a piece of Thick Basic White cardstock measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in half at 4 1/4". With just a small bit of Stampin' Seal near the

It's here! My favorite time of year, hands down is Fall as it runs into Christmas. Fall decorations are up, and Christmas decorations, baking, gift buying and projects are being planned. When crafting for a holiday, we obviously have to think ahead. With Christmas just two months away - and Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas now officially underway with 24-7 Christmas movies - it's time for The 12 Projects of Christmas 2024. For the first project of Christmas this year, I deci