Oh, My Pumpkin!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Oh My Fright Bundle and Spooktacular Designer Paper are the stars of today’s frightfully fun project—a pumpkin treat box that’s equal parts spooky and sweet! This project was designed by Karen for a recent shoebox swap I attended and I absolutely love it! This little box is perfect for candy favors or table décor and captures the playful spirit of Halloween. It’s quick to assemble, easy to customize, and guaranteed to make your spooky season sparkle!

6-1/4" x 4" x 2-1/2"

Shop the gable boxes and Halloween products

in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #658

 Good Morming, Stampers!

(click photo to enlarge)

Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

This week, the theme is Valentine and I chose to create 

a simple and sweet party treat using a 6" x 6" piece of Made 

with Love designer paper and some yummy candies.

These would be great for classroom treats, co-workers,

table settings or a little "just because" surprise! 

It’s the perfect blend of quick and thoughtful. You can make a dozen in minutes, yet each one feels handmade and heartfelt. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to use up leftover 6" x 6" paper from your crafting stash.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Endless Love

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Tuxedo Black, Craft White

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Pretty in Pink, Tuxedo Black, Made with Love DSP

Accessories: Endless Love dies, water painter, Black/White Baker's Twine

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

Valentine Treat Ideas

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting an all-day stamping event Made with Love. One of the highlights is all the little gifties the attendees bring for each other. Check out some of the adorable treats I received - what a talented group of crafters! 

Such a great bundle of creativity! I hope you find a little

inspiration in these projects!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #370

 Good Morning, Stampers!

(click photo to enlarge)

Stockings are the hidden gems of holiday morning—small surprises 

that bring big smiles. This year, let’s fill them with thoughtful, creative 

goodies that go beyond candy canes for this week's rubberFUNatics 

Weekly Challenge! What fun treats do you like to include in your stockings?

Yummy hot cocoa treats are always a favorite! 

I added the peppermint cocoa packet, a chocolate santa

and a peppermint to stir and enjoy long after the cocoa is gone!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: More than Autumn
Ink: Real Red, Tuxedo Black, Shaded Spruce

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce, Take a Bow DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Adhesive-backed Peppermints, White Tulle, More than Autumn dies, Red/White Baker's Twine

Thanks for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weeklt Challenge #631

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Paper Craft Crew is changing things

up for this week's challenge!

We are featuring Anything But a Card!

There are so many fun ideas to include:

scrapbooking, home decor, treats,

gifts and party favors just to name a few!

I LOVE creating and giving treats for Halloween!

The NEW Spooky Halloween bundle is filled with

adorable little images for sweet All Treats NO Tricks

 party fun! I combined the dies from Fright Night to create this 

little party favor. Perfect for classroom treats or for co-workers!

Both bundles are part of the Online Exclusives Collection.

 

Shop the Spooky Halloween and Fright Night products

in my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Spooky Halloween

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Spooky Sweet DSP

Accessories: Spooky Halloween dies, Fright Night dies, Petunia Pop ribbon, Shimmer Star Foam Stickers

Stampin' Blends: Granny Apple Green, Timid Tiger, Petunia Pop, Peach Pie

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge!

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #611

 Good Morning, Stampers!

(click photo to enlarge)

So happy you could join me for this week's Paper

Craft Crew Weekly Challenge! We are seeing GREEN

with a color challenge just in time for St/ Patrick's Day.

I created this little nugget holder with a clear lid that slides 

off and on - perfect for little leprechauns!

Shy Shamrock base:

Clear top: Cut a 3" x 4 1/2" piece of window sheet.

Wrap around the box and pinch at the folds. Use a 

bone folder to get a nice crease along each fold.

 Adhere the ends with Tear and Tape and slide onto the box.

Band: Wrap a 1 3/4" x 5" around the box. Pinch at the

folds and use a bone folder to get a nice crease along

each fold. Add strips of glitter paper to the top.

Stamp the sentiment onto a Basic White banner and adhere 

to the top with Stampin' Dimensionals. Stamp the rainbow.

Trim. Tuck and adhere behind the banner using Stampin Dimensionals.

Fill box with (3) nugget chocolates.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Happiest Day

Ink: Shaded Spruce, Shy Shamrock, Granny Apple Green

Paper: Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Granny Apple Green Glimmer, Garden Green Glimmer, Shy Shamrock DSP, Window Sheets

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out all the ideas featuring this week's challenge!

Leprechaun Boots Table Favors

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I saw these adorable little boots at the Dollartree

and just knew they would make cute table 

favors for St. Patrick's Day! The little rosettes

were created with the Round We Go bundle and

the Country Flowers stamp set and I filled the 

boots with Andes mints.

Shop my online store HERE

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Country Flowers

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Gold Glimmer

Accessories: Round We Go dies, Just Jade ribbon

Misc.: Polymer clay sprinkles (Hobby Lobby), Leprechaun Boots (Dollartree), Lollipop Sticks (Wilton)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring Stampin' Up!

and dollar store items! 

FREE TUTORIALS!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out the FREE TUTORIAL I am offering in my weekly newsletter this week! It's a treat holder that features the Storybook Friends stamp set from the Jan - Apr Mini Catalog. They make great party favors, classroom treats, co-worker treats or table favors for Easter dinner. Make sure you are subscribed to my email so you can print and create! Join HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #608

 Good Morning, Stampers!

(click photo to enlarge)

The Crew is making Valentine treats for this week's Paper

Craft Crew Challenge! I kept it simple with these sweet

little cherry lollipops and the Meant to Be bundle from the 

2025 Scrapbook brochure. Simple and so "cute as can bee"!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Meant to Bee

Ink: Craft White, Daffodil Delight, Tuxedo Black, Pool Party

Paper: Real Red, Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories: Real Red Baker's Twine, Hearts of Elegance dies, Water painter

Lollipops: Walmart

There's still time to create some last-minute treats for Valentine's Day!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge: 

12 days of Christmas - Day 8

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so excited to share 12 days of

holiday paper craft projects with you!

Throughout the month of December, I

will be sharing gift ideas, gift packaging,

treat holders and more to help you

prepare for the holiday season!  

I found these adorable little Santa chocolates at Aldi and

couldn't resist making up some holiday treats!

This took just minutes to make and are all ready

for my delivery drivers but these would also be

great for school secretaries, office receptionists, bus drivers,

stylists or mail carriers, too! 

Can't find these chocolates? This idea can easily be adapted

to any flat-backed candy! Just measure the width of the candy

and allow 3/8-1/2" on each side. The height will depend

on how the candies fit. 

1. Cut the cardstock to 1 3/4" x 6 1/2"

2. Score 3/8" on each side.

3. Slide the piece into the clear bag.

4. Add the candies to the bag.

5. Stamp the house and roof using Versamark ink. Punch.

6. Stamp the sentiment along the bottom of the house.

7. Cut a small banner.

8. Stamp the sentiment onto the banner and adhere to the house with Stampin' Dimensionals.

9. Punch a heart and adhere to the chimney.

10. Punch a hole in the top of the tag and tie to the bag with coordinating ribbons.

SU!pplies: 

Stamps: Humble Home

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Paper: Wild Wheat, Real Red, Old Olive

Accessories: Humble Home Builder punch, 1/8" hole punch, Wild Wheat ribbon, Very Vanilla Baker's Twine, Stylish Shapes dies

Misc.: Clear Pretzel treat bags, Chocolates (Aldi)

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

12 Days of Christmas - Day 7

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so excited to share 12 days of

holiday paper craft projects with you!

Throughout the month of December, I

will be sharing gift ideas, gift packaging,

treat holders and more to help you

prepare for the holiday season!  

These sweet little houses make the perfect party/table favor, 

class treat or to just hand out as you enjoy the holiday season!

 It's just the right size for a few chocolates

or after-dinner mints!

To create the box, I cut the Real Red cardstock

to 3 3/4" x 3 3/4". Then, I scored each side at 1 1/4".

I cut up along (4) of the score lines - (2) on each

side - to create the tabs. I folded up on all the score

lines and adhered the tabs together.

To create the houses, I stamped (2) of the house

images onto Crumb Cake cardstock using Early Espresso

ink. I used a white gel pen to highlight the frosting and

adhered a house on each side of the box. 

The handle is a 1/2" x 8" Real Red strip lined with a piece of

A Little Bit Festive designer paper. 

Finish off the house with a few adhesive-backed peppermints.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Humble Home

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Real Red, Crumb Cake, A Little Bit Festive

Accessories: Humble Home punch, Adhesive-backed Pappermints

Misc.: White gel pen, chocolates

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa