Introducing...The 2024 Yuletide Collection by Jean Okimoto

Celebrate the holidays with our newest release...the 2024 Yuletide Collection!  It's a versatile mix of contemporary, traditional, fun and classic designs for all of your Christmas projects.  Dies, 3D embossing folders, stencils, color-coordinated 6x6 plaids and prints, cling stamps, a snowflake hot foil plate and clear stamps!

Hi, Jean here with the first of many designs our team is creating for your winter celebrations. It's a late post  - Typepad had server issues for several hours last night and today.   Thanks for your patience!

Attach adhesive label paper or a sticker sheet to white wool-blend felt.  The paper backing stabilizes the felt and prevents adhesives from saturating it.  Cut the new Wintertime Bear.  Cut the portion that goes behind his face from Glossy Black Paper (cardstock) for the eyes and nose. 

Cut the scarf and hat from a dark red plaid in the new Yuletide Plaid 6x6 set.  It’s actually a Santa hat – we’re going for the coordinated plaid look here today.

The Wintertime Bear set includes ski equipment and boots - he’s delivering gifts first, he’ll ski later.  Cut the boots from a dark red 6x6 in the Blush Collection

Cut the new Pretty Presents gift boxes from the dark green Yuletide Cheer 6x6 print. 

Cut the ribbons from the red Rainbow Reflections 6x6.  Assemble the gifts – attach the bottom of the ribbons for the tallest and shortest gifts behind the boxes.

Cut a grass-green 6x6 from the Greenery Collection with the second-largest Fringed Scalloped Frame Set die. 

Cut a dark green 6x6 from the Greenery Collection with the 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” die from the A2 Rectangle Frames Set.  Attach it to a top-folded white card that’s about 1/16” smaller than an A2 card.

Attach the diecuts to the card – use foam tape at the bottom of the shorter gifts, and for the top layer of the scarf. 

The blog isn't letting me link to the catalog and Idea Book - please visit our website to view the items and ideas - www.memoryboxco.com.

Here’s a list of the new items I’ve used:

94842     Fringed Scalloped Frame Set

94761     Pretty Presents

94819     Wintertime Bear

PP1032    Yuletide Cheer

PP1031    Yuletide Plaid

Thanks for visiting...hope your favorite Retailer has ordered these great new designs for your holiday projects!

 

Supplies

 

94672 A2 Rectangle Frames Die Set

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

sp1012 Blush 6x6 pack

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

sh44004 Black Glossy Paper

Supplies

 

94761 Pretty Presents

94819 Wintertime Bear

94842 Fringed Scalloped Frame Set

pp1032 Yuletide Cheer 6x6 pack

pp1031 Yuletide Plaid 6x6 pack

Warm Wishes Treat Box Donna Sledzik

Hello everyone!  Today I have a cute little treat box or gift card holder for you.

I started with a pre-made Kraft pillow box that I bought at Hobby Lobby, then used white ink and the Snow Flurries Stencil to create the snow background on the box.

I glued a band around the box using a 3/4" strip of plaid paper from the Christmas Jolly paper pad.

Next, I die cut the Aurora Snowflake from white cardstock and the shadow from red cardstock, glued them together, and used foam tape to adhere it to the box.

I stamped and white heat embossed the words "Warm Wishes" on a strip of black cardstock then cut it into a tag.

I wrapped twine around the box, and adhered the word strip and bells to the box.

That's it for today!  It's a pretty fast project using a pre-made box to embellish!

 

Supplies

 

94753 Aurora Snowflake

PP1019 Christmas Jolly 6x6 pack

CL5285 Aurora Snowflake Cling Stamp

88626 Snow Flurries Stencil

Vintage Tray Background Blocks by Jean Okimoto

Diecut a trio of new 6x6 prints and create a collage-y winter background for a favorite Layered Polar Bear.  He's borrowing a cozy scarf from the new Bundled Bird.  Tag a special gift with the new Merry Christmas Foil Greetings White Tabs.  Hi, Jean here with an easy way to build a background for the holidays, or any day.

Cut the poinsettia and snowflake prints from the new Poinsettia Garland 6x6 Pack with the artsy die from the Vintage Tray 3D Embossing Folder and Die Set.  Cut a matching plaid from the Poinsettia Plaid 6x6 Pack.  You'll have a total of 15 great mix-and-match blocks!  

Trim the Rainbow Reflections turquoise 6x6 to fit in the Vintage Tray Embossing Folder.  Emboss the design, then cut it with the coordinating die.  That's 5 more great blocks - these are shimmery and have woodgrain texture.  

Cut two of the loopy Crisp Bows from the pale gold Majestic Hues Glitter Pad 6x6 and layer them for dimension.   Attach them to an embossed Vintage Tray diecut - tape the lower edge behind the "giftbox."  Attach a crisp MERRY CHRISTMAS gold-foiled greeting tab - like a big gift tag.

Cut Layered Polar Bear from heavy white cardstock.  Assemble the layers - place black and brown scraps behind the cutouts for his eyes, nose and ears.

Cut the scarf layers - from the new Bundled Bird set - from the turquoise Rainbow Reflections sheet.

Attach the diecuts to a top-folded 5-½" square white card.  Use foam tape for the bear and foiled greeting tab.  Add turquoise Christmas Fairy Dewdrops.  Cut a 5-½" square of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.  Square cards require special handling and extra postage - I hope you think this design deserves that!

It's great being able to combine favorites from earlier releases with our Christmas 2023 Collection.   Layered Polar Bear and the Vintage Tray 3D Embossing Folder and Die Set are perfect partners.  The Vintage Tray cuts perfectly proportioned blocks - eliminating guessing, thinking and measuring.  That's a good thing!  

Thanks for visiting...have a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

94760 Bundled Bird

ef1040 Vintage Tray 3D Embossing Folder and Die

pp1024 Poinsettia Garland 6x6 pack

pp1023 Poinsettia Plaid 6x6 pack

st001 Merry Christmas Foil Greetings White Tabs

94685 Layered Polar Bear

98197 Crisp Bows

gp1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad

ddp101 Christmas Fairy Dewdrops

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

Sweets Packages for My Sweeties by Anne Thompson

Here are simple little packets to hold sweets for your sweeties.

• I actually made quite a few of these over the weekend using up more of the Jolly Christmas 6X6 papers.

This is the way I assembled them.

• Trim your paper to 3" X 4 1/2".  You'll need two of these.
• Score both pieces at 4".
  
• Add a piece of double-sided tape (I used Scor-Tape) on the back side of one of the folds.
• Add the other scored piece on top, matching the inside and outside plaids.  This forms the base of the packet so it will stand up.
  
  
• Add a strip of a coordinating paper to the center front.
• Punch a hole on either side of that strip near the top of the packet.  You will add baker's twine (or another kind of ribbon, twine, etc.) to close the packet once you've added the sweets.

• I used large Glue Dots to secure the chocolate squares inside the packet, attaching one to each inside strip.  

• I decorated this packet simply, adding small white pearls to the flower centers and larger red Fairy Dewdrops over the berries printed on the paper, and tied the packet closed with baker's twine.

• For this packet I die cut three of the SCALLOP PINPOINT LOVING HEART CUT OUT 94364  from white card stock.  I used the heart centers by gluing the largest one to the front center strip and then adding the others with foam dimensional dots between each one.
• I used baker's twine to tie the packet closed.

For a quicker assembly, use 8 1/2" X 11" card stock.  I prepared these for my valentines class at the senior center.

• Cut your card stock strips 3" X 8 1/2".
• Score at 3 7/8" and 4 5/8".
• Add decorative papers and embellishments to the front, add your sweets to the inside, punch two holes at the top through all the layers, and tie the packets closed.

You might need to adjust the size of your strips (width, length) depending on what kind of sweets you want to tuck inside...peanut butter cups, needhams, small candy bars, bags of sweets.  

And for decorating them--any of the hearts and floral dies and the valentine words dies from Memory Box!  Mix it up even more and add vintage valentine images, paper clips, buttons, ribbons, etc. 

Happy Crafting!

Wrap a Dreamy Bow Giftbox by Jean Okimoto

Naughty or nice?  Here's a plaid-wrapped gift for someone on your nice list. Top it with a shiny, textured red mirror cardstock  bow and a quick greeting.  The Poppystamps Grosgrain Ribbon ties it all together.  Hi, Jean Okimoto here with a basic holiday design that's easy to adapt for anyone on your Christmas - or birthday - list using different papers and greetings.

 

Cut the dark red diagonal plaid from the Jolly Christmas 6x6 with the 7-¾" x 2-¾"

Slim Basic Rectangle Layers die.  No measuring or guessing what it'll look like - just 'frame' the section you want with the die and cut a perfect 6" wide rectangle with nice crisp edges.

Cut the new Dreamy Bow from the dark red Polished Foil* 6x6.  (*Update - the Polished Foil pad is unavailable - you can use the new Rainbow Reflections red 6x6 for this design.)

 

Cut three Poppystamps Grosgrain Ribbons to match the bow.  I usually just copy the picture of the design  (on the die envelope) for assembly info.  This bow is completely different - pieces are upside-down, reversed left/right, overlapped and wider at the bottom.  I hope Dave doesn't mind!

 

Create a longer horizontal piece by paper-piecing two of the ribbons where it'll be covered by the bow.  Attach the ribbons to the rectangle and fold the ends back - extended a little beyond the edges so it looks wrapped-around and a little poufy.

 

Cut the new Little Trees from a green Festive Glitter Pad 6x6.  Save the extra tree for another card or a quick gifttag.

 

Stamp the greeting  - from the new Sweet Christmas Clear Stamp Set - on white cardstock with Tulip Red VersaFine Clair.  Quickly heat-emboss it with detail clear powder.  Trim it with the 1-⅛" x 6-⅛" Slim Basic Rectangles Layers die.  Mark the location of the left tree, then trim the left edge with one of the larger dies from the set.

 

Attach the diecuts to a white slimline card (3-⅝" x 8-½") - use foamdots for the greeting.  Add green Christmas Fairy Crystals.  Cut a slimline-sized layer of white cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

 

Try different paper and color combos to personalize the design for the occasion and recipient.  

 

November arrived so quickly - hope you're enjoying our Team's holiday designs.  Thanks for visiting - see you again on Friday!

 

Supplies

 

2262 Grosgrain Ribbon

 

Supplies

 

94633 Dreamy Bow

pp1019 Christmas Jolly 6x6 pack

94677 Little Trees

cl5283 Sweet Christmas clear stamp set

cry102 Christmas Fairy Crystals

fp1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad

gp1006 Festive Glitter Pad

94556 Slim Basic Rectangle Layers

Vintage Sled Christmas Gift Tags by Michelle Bala

       

Hello there! Michelle here, sharing a few Christmas gift tags I created using the new Vintage Sled Die. Grab an assorted mix of colored cardstock and let's get busy! I die cut the sled 9 times using red, pink, green, aqua, teal, light gray, dark gray, kraft, and black cardstock.

 

I assembled the slatted pieces with foam tape. I used a small fussy scissor to trim long thin strips of foam tape. I applied them to the base of the die cut sled, than lay the slatted pieces on top. You can also use liquid glue if you do not want a raised look.

After the sleds are assembled, set aside. Let's die cut all the trimmings!

I used the tree tops from the new Collage Dies, Pine Tree Collage, Wooded Glenn Collage, and Little Orchard Collage Dies. I also used Bauble Snowflakes Dies but unfortunately they are no longer available. However, Jolly Snowflake Trio Dies are  a perfect swap! I used the same cardstock colors plus I added white to die cut all the trimmings. 

Now have fun layering the leaves in different colors, shapes and patterns! Layer each cluster with a snowflake and a gem.  The pink sled and red sled are my favorite!

I also added some shimmer to the sled, cluster of leaves and snowflake.


All the sentiments are from the stamp set Christmas Tiles. I used bakers twine in different shades to tie the tags to some candy canes. The tags can also make cute ornaments!

Hope you enjoyed this post and make some vintage sled gift tags!!!! Have a great weekend!

 

 

Supplies

 

94496 Large Vintage Sled craft die

94504 Pine Tree Collage craft die

94505 Wooded Glen Collage craft die

94506 Little Orchard Collage craft die

94284 Jolly Snowflake Trio

CL5263 Christmas Tiles clear stamp set

94302 Bauble Snowflakes

3-D Embossed Chrysanthemum Field Slimline Card by Jean Okimoto

Creating a colorful card is easy with our 3-D Embossing Folders - here's the Chrysanthemum Field on a simple fall card.  Hi, Jean Okimoto here with an easy way to add color and texture to any project.  It's also a nice way to use that stash of watercolored paper - like I did for today's card. Brighter colors are great for this process.

Trim watercolored cardstock (or watercolor paper) to fit into the Chrysanthemum Field folder.  Spray it with a light mist of water to soften the paper a bit, then pressure-emboss it using the plates recommended by the manufacturer.  Trim it with the 3-¾" x 2-½" Rectangle Basics die.  

Place it on a smooth, hard surface and scruff it with sandpaper or a sanding block to remove the color of the raised patterns.  Use short, upward strokes.  Remove the residue with a tissue.

Cut the delicate white frame with the medium-sized Stylish Rectangle Trio die.  

Stamp the greeting - from the new Berry Wreath Clear Stamps and Dies Set - with coral ink.  I used Impress' Melon Fresh Ink.

Cut a ¾" strip of the pink glitter paper from the Delicate Pastel Glitter Pack.

Attach everything to a white slimline card - I trimmed mine to 3-⅝" x 8-¾".

Cut gold metallic accent dots from the new 6x6 Polished Foil Pad.  The Poppystamps Big Dot Border die is perfect for this!

Add color to your projects with simple techniques like these.  Use your stash of watercolored papers - or create a bunch of them while hunkering-down at home.  Pressure-emboss them with a 3-D folder and make the design the central point of your card.  

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies

 

EF1001 Chrysanthemum Field

FP1001 Polished Foil Pad pack

GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad

CL5260-D Berry Wreath clear stamp and die set

94416 Stylish Rectangle Trio

30086 Rectangle Basics Set

2040 Big Circle Border Layer

You Are Special by Sharon Harnist

Could you use a little pampering today, to get ready for Valentine's Day?  I'm here to help!  Hello, Memory Box fans -- I'm Sharon Harnist.  I'm new here to the blog and design team and I couldn't be more thrilled!  I've loved and used Memory Box products for MANY years and I am very grateful and excited to begin this journey!

I recently hosted my neighborhood ladies Bunco game night and wanted these wonderful women to feel special and pampered, so I came up with these relaxing bath salts gifts for them!  An internet search for homemade bath salts will yield dozens of recipes for you to try ... I settled on Lavender and Rose Petal.  The easiest part of this project was putting together these sweet tags, to tell the recipients how special they are!  I used the Wirework Hearts clear stamp set:

To stamp the medium wirework heart on the 3-1/2" x 1-7/8" tags, I used Tsukineko Delicata Silvery Shimmer ink.  For the Rose Petal salts, I used Tsukineko Memento Rose Bud ink to stamp the small heart and sentiment.  For the Lavender bath salts, I used Ranger Distress Oxide Wilted Violet ink for the small heart and sentiment.  Then I just tied the tags around the jars with colored twine:

To finish the gifts, I simply made a label to cover the tops of these repurposed frappuccino bottles!

There are TONS of other things you could package as gifts into jars, then just use this versatile stamp set to dress them up and make the recipient feel that much more special!  Thanks so much for joining me today and Happy Valentine's Day!

 

Supplies

 

CL5218 Wirework Hearts clear stamp set

2017 Holiday Look Book

Looking for a bit of just-in-time inspiration?  Here's our 2017 Holiday Look Book of designs for ornaments, gifts, sewing and cards.  Enjoy!

 

Jolly Old Santa by Melissa Rusk

Happy Weekend! Today I have a fun way to brighten up your gift bags this holiday season using on of the new deep cut dies. Let's get started!

I used the super cute Jolly Old Santa die and used some fun papers to put him together. To give him a little bit of a vintage look I ran some brown chalk ink around all of the die cut pieces. Then I glued all of the pieces and put them on a brown gift bag. With the deep edge dies you could cut out a bunch at one time and then decorate all of your gift bags for the holiday season. Just be sure to use a metal shim if you are cutting more than one layer of paper.

The die made this gift bag so quick and easy and you know that no one else will have the same bag under the tree this year!

Have a wonderful and crafty weekend!

 

Supplies

 

30101 Jolly Old Santa craft die