Simple Handmade Card and Pillow Box Treat in No Time!

Todays simple handmade card & box are so easy to make! The card was made as my contribution to the February 2022 Simple Suite Stamper’s Tutorial Bundle.

This tutorial bundle includes a set of twelve projects designed by the Simple Suite Stampers Design Team. My simple handmade card is a bit of a sneak peek into the February 2022 Tutorial Bundle. The theme for February is the Sweet Talk Suite of products. I’ve also used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle and Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

To get started with my designer I identified two coordinating patterns of the Sweet Talk Designer Paper, one for behind the rainbow and the other for the paper to frame my focal element.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Next, I die-cut my rainbow piece and clouds. As you can see here I’m using the negative space of my white die-cut piece and the designer paper in behind to add color to my rainbow in the openings.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

When I did my die-cutting, the rainbow pieces stayed in place so I decided to take advantage of that little detail with the goal of using these shapes later.

Here are my parts and pieces before I assembled my focal piece.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

In this close-up, you may be able to see that I die-cut my rainbow so that it was centered side to side but it’s not quite centered top to bottom. I wanted to leave a little extra room on the bottom for my clouds and sentiment piece.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Next, I turned my die-cut piece over and drew lines of multipurpose liquid glue on both the negative and positive spaces. If you allow the glue to dry for even 15 minutes there are multiple benefits when you assemble your piece.

I LOVE this trick and use it all the time!

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Now to start your assembly you’ll need to remove the white die-cut rainbow pieces.

Since I wanted to actually use the white rainbow shaped pieces, I went into my stash of “card salad” baggies and found a fun background that I thought would go well with the rainbow theme. Below is a photo of what I used.

Watch my video at the end of this post to see how I placed these four pieces while maintaining their exact position relative to one another.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Now I can begin assembling my focal element starting with stamping my little hearts (or raindrops), attaching the striped designer paper behind, and attaching it to its Highland Heather cardstock backing. The Highland Heather piece is attached to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

My sentiment piece is heat embossed with white embossing powder and my clouds are die-cut using Blushing Bride cardstock.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Attach all the pieces together and this card is all done! Easy peasy!

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Now I also made an adorable little pillow box to coordinated with my simple handmade card.

For this, I used the Pretty Pillowbox Dies which I love! These little boxes were so easy to make!

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Even though I made 35 of these adorable pillow boxes back in December for my team, I still made a small boo boo when demonstrating how to assemble it.

Here’s how to fix that little mistake!

You only need to put multipurpose liquid glue on the two oval shaped sections near the top flap of the box. On mine I put glue on all four instead! As mentioned above, I like to put my glue on and allow it to dry a bit so I had done that with the die-cut piece below. Now I could have just tapped the surface with my embossing buddy to remove the stickiness but I wanted to remove the glue, all together, if possible.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

So, I grabbed my handy Adhesive Remover (the rubber square you see below) and rubbed the glue to get it off. It took a while but I was able to remove all of it without a problem.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Here’s a close up of the section that previously was covered with the dry glue. Pretty cool huh?!

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

Here are the two adorable pillow boxes I made to coordinate with today’s simple handmade card.

The one at the top is made with the Sweet Talk Designer Paper and the one at the bottom is made with the Sunshine & Rainbows Sale-A-Bration Designer Paper. This paper is FREE with an order of $50 or more in merchandise during Sale-A-Bration which ends on 2/28/22! It coordinated beautifully with the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle. Check out the tiny little rainbows on the designer paper here! So Cute!!!

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

The two cards shown below are virtually identical with the exception of one detail.

On my original card I stamped hearts to flank the rainbow but on the second card I stamp raindrops. Both images are included in the Rainbow of Happiness Stamp Set.

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

If you like the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle make sure to watch my video ahead.

In the video I showed a couple of additional cards made with the Rainbow of Happiness stamp set. The cards shown were EXCLUSIVE to the Winter 2022 Maker’s Mojo Event in January, and are not available to see anywhere else!

Todays Simple Handmade Card & Box are so easy to make! I've used the Rainbow of Happiness Bundle, Sweet Talk DSP & Pretty Pillowbox Dies.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s projects!

There’s a complete supply list at the end of this post. I have not included dimensions since this tutorial bundle is an exclusive offering.

Plus, keep in mind, if you love the Sweet Talk Designer Paper and coordinating suite you are going to LOVE this months Simple Suite Stampers tutorial bundle.


Simple Suite Stampers New Graphic

Get the February 2022 Simple Suite Stampers Tutorial Bundle for FREE. It includes 12 Tutorials!

Here’s how you can get yours:

  • Become an Email Subscriber and get the Simple Suite Stamper’s Tutorial Bundle FREE with any size order!
  • Do NOT use the host code if your order is $150 or more. In that case, you’ll get host rewards PLUS the tutorial bundle FREE.
  • Each month a new tutorial bundle will be available that features a different product suite.

Get a new set of Tutorials EVERY MONTH for FREE!

Here’s how:

  • Buy the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit and become a Treehouse Chicks Team Member!
  • Get $125 in product for just $99 plus free shipping
  • Get a minimum 20% Discount on your orders!
  • PLUS, during Sale-A-Bration you ALSO GET to pick TWO FREE STAMP SETS with your Starter Kit Order! Wahoo! Offer ENDS February 28, 2022!
  • There’s no obligation to sell or demonstrate to others if you don’t want to!
  • There’s no long term comittment or penalty for dropping!
  • Click HERE to learn more about joining my team
  • Click HERE to learn the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.

Thanks for spending some time with me today and Happy Crafting!

Melissa 🙂


More Going On Now


Click HERE to Shop in my Online Store Now!

Current Hostess Code:

SCUYSZXR

Become a Stamp Club Member and get a Free Class-To-Go and Free Products!

If your order is $150 or more Do NOT use the host code! You’ll get host rewards AND a gift from me too!

Not sure how to apply the Host Code? Click HERE to learn more.


See the January to June 2022 Mini Catalog PDF by clicking below!

MiniCatalog Jan-Jun 2022 Catalog Cover

Click below to see the January to February 2022 Sale-A-Bration Brochure!

With EVERY $50 in merchandise you spend, Get a FREE item; Host a Party with $300 or more in sales and get a FREE Stamp Set; Get TWO FREE Stamp Sets when you buy the Starter Kit by 2/28/22!

SAB Jan-Feb 2022 Catalog Cover

Check out the 2021 – 2022 Annual Catalog PDF below.

2021-2022 Annual Catalog Cover

Learn how to make this simple handmade card and pillow box in my video here:

The project demonstrations begin at around 12-1/2 minutes in case you want to jump ahead. 🙂

If you watched this video here on my blog and enjoyed it, please go on over to my YouTube channel and give it a Thumbs Up, Share it with friends and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. I’d be so grateful! Plus, if you click on the bell you’ll be notified whenever I publish a new video.


Project Dimensions:

  • Since this tutorial bundle is exclusive, I won’t be sharing project dimensions.

Product List:


Tags:

About Me Page

I am a seeker of that crazy, excited feeling that comes when you've created something that’s unique, beautiful and expresses who you are in some small way. It’s like making a new discovery, when you find a unique combination of color, layout, dimension and texture. I call it a creative spark and it makes me giddy! Through sharing and teaching I hope to help others find this amazing feeling of creative bliss!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

May 2023 Color Challenge & Blog Hop

May 1, 2023
Posted in ,
The theme for the May 2023 Color Challenge is the 2023-2025 InColors. I've used the Timeless Arrangements Bundle and all 5 colors on my card.

Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop and May 2023 Color Challenge! If you’ve already started the blog hop you should be coming from the talented Janneke Dijkstra de Jong’s blog post. If you’ve just joined in, make sure to do the full hop and see all the wonderful projects created by the Color Fusers Design team! […]

3 Birthday Cards To Make

April 29, 2023
Posted in ,
Check out these simple birthday cards to make! Projects feature the Alphabet A La Mode dies, Bright & Beautiful designer paper and more!

In today’s post, I’ll be sharing 3 birthday cards to make using various retiring, carryover, and new products! These cards use the Alphabet A La Mode dies which are one of my favorite products in the current mini-catalog. I’m so happy this item is sticking around in the New 2023 – 2024 Annual Catalog! These […]

Make these simple Split Card Designs!

April 22, 2023
Posted in ,
Three Simple Split Card Design Ideas! Get the Greatest Journey and Mountain Air stamps & dies before they retire! Get the NEW Beautiful Balloons Bundle starting on 5/2/23.

In today’s post, I’ll be sharing three simple Split Card designs! Two of these Split Card Designs are made with retiring products and the third one is made with the NEW Beautiful Balloons Bundle which will be available to purchase starting on 5/2/23. In my Facebook Live video, I showed how to make this first […]

April 2023 Color Challenge & Blog Hop

April 3, 2023
Posted in ,
The April 2023 Color Challenge features Gorgeous Grape, Coastal Cabana & Polished Pink. I've used the Greatest Journey Bundle for my project.

Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop and April 2023 Color Challenge! If you’ve already started the blog hop you should be coming from the talented Janneke Dijkstra de Jong’s blog post. If you’ve just joined in, make sure to do the full hop and see all the wonderful projects created by the Color Fusers Design team! […]

Fun with Die Cut Masking

March 25, 2023
Posted in ,
Learn how to do the die cut masking technique with the Brilliant Wings dies, the amazing Naturally Gilded Specialty Designer paper and more!

In today’s post, you’ll see several projects made with the Die Cut Masking Technique. Die Cut Masking is super easy. Plus, there are tons of creative possibilities with this technique. For today’s projects, I’ve used the Brilliant Wings dies to create my mask. On some of the projects, I’ve also used the amazing Naturally Gilded […]

Watercolor Technique with Acrylic Blocks

March 18, 2023
Posted in ,
Check out one of the easiest Watercolor Techniques ever! We'll use acrylic blocks, ink pads, a spritzer and the Greatest Journey Stamp Set.

Check out my projects with an easy Watercolor Technique and the Greatest Journey Stamp Set! This watercolor technique is so addictive! I could not stop playing with this and ended up making 8 cards each with a unique watercolored background! This is just soooo fun! The images here were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink […]

Mystery Boxes 20th Anniversary Offer!

March 14, 2023
Posted in
I'm celebrating 20 years as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purging my retired items. Get a Mystery Box with over $200 in products - 2 ways!

I’m super excited to share my Mystery Box 20th Anniversary offer! This month marks my 20th Anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. One of the ways I’m celebrating is to do a massive purge of the many retired crafting items I own. All of my old Stampin’ Up! crafting products need good homes! Mystery Boxes […]

Fun Fold Cards Tutorial with the Hello Irresistible DSP!

March 11, 2023
Posted in ,
The Hello Irresistible Designer Paper is today's featured product. Subscribe to my newsletter to get the Fun Fold Cards Tutorial for FREE!

Todays Fun Fold Cards Tutorial is a blast from the past, in honor of my 20th Anniversary as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator! Each year on my Stampin’ Up! anniversary one of my favorite things to do is pull out a project made earlier in my time as a demonstrator, and remake it with current Stampin’ […]

March 2023 Color Challenge & Blog Hop

March 6, 2023
Posted in ,
Check out the March 2023 Color Challenge & Color Fusers Blog Hop! The color combination today is Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron & Soft Sea Foam.

Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop and March 2023 Color Challenge! If you’ve already started the blog hop you should be coming from the talented Janneke Dijkstra de Jong’s blog post. If you’ve just joined in, make sure to do the full hop and see all the wonderful projects created by the Color Fusers Design team! […]

How to make a card with the Irresistible Blooms Bundle & Emboss Resist Technique

March 4, 2023
Posted in ,
The Irresistible blooms bundle is gorgeous when paired with the emboss resist technique. Learn how to make this project here!

In today’s post, I’ll be sharing a gorgeous project made with the Irresistible Blooms Bundle which is a new Online Exclusive item! So, what that means is that the Irresistible Blooms bundle and other Online Exclusive products will NOT appear in a paper catalog probably ever! You’ll only be able to see and find these […]

Mystery Host Party Opportunity & More!

February 22, 2023
Posted in
Mystery Host

Place a qualifying order and you could be the Mystery Host or win a FREE Stamp Set! Scroll down to see all the details! To Participate: Additional Details: Deadline to Participate: February 28, 2023 at 5 pm ET! Click “Shop Now” and the Mystery Host Party host code will automatically be applied to your order: […]

Learn How to Get Color Inspiration from Designer Paper!

February 18, 2023
Posted in ,
Get color inspiration from designer papers you love! The "Enjoy the Journey" designer paper was the inspiration for today's color scheme!

Do you ever struggle with finding color combinations you love? If so you are going to love today’s post for finding color inspiration ideas! Each month I have an Idea Sharing Challenge in my Treehouse Chicks Team Facebook Group. Team members earn Chicks Bucks for sharing project ideas that they can redeem for product credits […]