Welcome to Stop #12 on the Stampin’ Addicts 2010 Occasions Mini blog hop! Don’t Rhonda’s adorable Stampin’ Bunny projects (with Eggcoutrements and the Excellent Eggs kit) put you in the mood for springtime?
Who wants a nice, hot cup of coffee?
Here at InkPaperStamps, we’re featuring the Mini Milk Carton Bigz L die. (Click on any photo for a larger view of the project.)
Today, I’ll share an overview of my three projects–be sure to come back next week as each project is presented in its own post with more details and ideas.
To get us up and going on the first day of the new year, the Mini Milk Carton first takes on the persona of an old electric percolator.
Fill the carton with chocolate-covered coffee beans–or coffee-flavored jelly beans–for a fun favor at your next coffee or shower. Or slip a key-ring sized Starbucks gift card inside for the java fiend in your life.
A box full of kisses for your sweetheart
Next, the Mini Milk Carton gets a haircut for a new look, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
With a few strategically placed bites from a punch, now it’s a charming vessel, ready to be filled with kisses–of the chocolate variety–for the ones you love.
Trade the kisses for Hershey’s Hugs, and you have a treat appropriate for even the most prudish on your list to remember this February 14.
This tiny box gets its sweetheart neckline from the curly label punch. Try a variety of punches, and get a variety of looks!
(FYI, this box holds five kisses–enough to show your affection, but not so many it makes your mom blush.)
And now, for the grand finale, the most clever and the most beautiful Mini Milk Carton project of the bunch!
Well. . . . *sniff, sniff*. . . I had a clever and beautiful grand finale project. . . but then. . . *lower lip begins to quiver, then Holly hands you a box of tissues and a tear-stained sheet of paper bearing these words:*
of cardstock, blue and gold.
But while we were out shopping,
the dog of it got hold.
She licked it and she chewed it–
that furry little twerp!
By the time we got back home,
It was just a burp.
The moral of this story,
as sad as it is true:
your doggie and your dreidel,
never mix the two.
RIP, lovely little dreidel (12/30/09 - 12/31/09)
Well, Hannukah *is* almost 50 weeks away.
So, if you come back on Monday to see a recreation of *muffled sob* Perhaps the Most Beautiful Dreidel Ever Created from SU’s Finest Cardstocks (by a Methodist Girl, Anyway), you’ll still have plenty of time to make your own and amaze your friends.
The good Lord willing and the dog don’t come back for seconds, of course.
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So, would you like some Mini Milk Carton die cuts so you can create your own fun favors (or add variety to your family pet’s diet)?
Just leave a comment sharing an idea on what you might create using a Mini Milk Carton die cuts. With a little bit of luck, a set of six die cuts in coordinating SU shades may be yours! Winner will be randomly selected from all entries submitted by 11:59 pm (CT) Tuesday January 5th. Terms and conditions apply.
Now it’s time to continue on the hop. The next stop is Rubber Redneck , where Holly K (catrules on Stampin Addicts) will be showing off the elegant Abundant Hope set.
Holy cow, those are FABULOUS! Can’t wait to see the re-created dreidel!
Great alternatives to the standard way to use this die. And what a cute poem! Can’t wait to see the dreidel!
That percolator is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Oh. My. Goodness. Will you post a tutorial for that? Shame on your dog! I can’t wait to see the dreidel (though I thoroughly enjoyed the poem!).
Holly, I am amazed at the creativity of that percolator! LOVE IT! I can’t wait to see the dreidel your darling dog consumed.
Holly, you are amazing for recreating these!! And you made a dreidel! *sniff* I can’t wait to see the recreation!
Your milk carton creations are fabulous and I’m so sorry that the dog ate your originals!!! These are a great replacement though, and I look forward to seeing the dreidel.
Oh my, I feel your pain of a ruined project. Your re-creation will be even better (and perhaps tastier too!). Thanks for the chance to win some Milk Carton die cuts. I would love to decorate them for Valentine’s Day or Easter. No worries, I don’t have a dog
LOL! You crack me up! Love the poem of your missing project. I’m sure it was fantastic. Your doggy probably enjoyed it as much as we would have. Your other projects are wonderful. I love the idea of cutting the top off and using it as a basket.
You always crack me up! I love your tweaks on this great die.
Holly, I LOVE that cute percolator! Amazing! Your poem cracked me up – bad doggie!!
Your projects are adorable and very very clever! Your dog/dreidel poem was hilarious.
How cute, Holly! Great idea to punch out the top of the carton for a totally different look. Can’t wait to see the recreated dreidel!
I laughed so hard at the empty picture and the poem… way to make lemons from lemonade, sweetie! I will be back to see the dreidel, you clever thing.
That percolator is genius — and I’ll be back for the dreidel!
Holly – great projects. the percolator is so original. I can’t wait to see the dreidel. I’ve been thinking of other ways to use the milk carton die, and this idea is fantastic! I’ve been thinking about making it into a watering can – now I will have to actually try it.
Not only are you paper creative but the poem was a hoot! Can’t wait to see the recreated dreidel. I will put on my thinging cap (deflated from the holidays) and try to come up with a new use for the die.
Not only are you paper creative but the poem was a hoot! Can’t wait to see the recreated dreidel. I will put on my thinking cap (deflated from the holidays) and try to come up with a new use for the die.
Great projects! TFS!
Your projects were fabulous! So sorry about the dog problem-have a puppy-I feel your pain. I am thinking of using it for a bridal shower favor! Thanks for taking time to get the blog hop together-it’s great!
How clever they all are. I can just see your dreidel in my mind. silly dog! What was he thinking?
Love your projects. My favorite is how you cut down the milk carton to make the mini treat box…sorry your dog ate the last project.
What adorable projects!! Such a neat idea to do a percolator. And oh my, coffee and chocolate, two of my 3 favorite things in the world!! (some purple would have made them perfect). lol Can’t wait to see the dreidel. You always do great poems girl. Now, go feed your dog so he’ll quit eating your projects!! lol
Oops, forgot to give you an idea. I really stink at thinking outside the box, but how bout a watering can? Maybe a birdhouse, or gingerbread house? Ooooo Ooooo Ooooo, I know….. how bout one of those old percolators…yeah that would be cute huh!! lol
Love the coffee pot, how creative! I can’t wait to find some creative way to use my die… and I was thinking jelly beans!
What great creativity! I never would have thought to clip the top of the milk carton off and create a whole new project. Can’t wait to see what the dog had for lunch.lol
The percolater is awesome! Reminds me of one my parents had when I was young.
Love the percolator! Your poem was fabulous-must come back and see the dreidel.
I love the percolator. My parents still use one like it to make coffee LOL!
Sooooooo CUTE !! LOVE the projects!
Can’t wait to see the dreidel Holly! Great projects!
Genius…you are sooo creative
Sorry to hear about the dreidel but the poem is great. I’m sure the recreation will be as well. The percolator is so creative and I love the idea of using the punches to cut the top off for a whole new look. Thanks for sharing
Great ideas Holly! Thanks for recreating and sharing!!
Oh, bad Mocha MOO! Can’t wait to see the recreation. I promise I won’t tell Yapha how cute it is. *wink* All your projects are great! How did you get the curly label punch evenly all the way around?
Holly great projects, love your idea of the percolator! Very creative! Thanks for sharing!! I will be ordering this for sure!
Loved your projects and your sense of humor!! Is it really true that the dog got a hold of it?!! Can’t wait to see it!