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Birthday ‘Tackle’ Treat box with video tutorial & measurements!

I was so inspired by the 'Tackle' box Candace created for her 'Artist of the Month' projects I had to try making one.  She made hers with the Gone Fishing suite.  And she made this project up herself – she's incredible with box designs!  I decided to recreate it on a video and share it with you.  

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Isn't it amazing? I thought it would be really challenging to make, but with her box as my starting point it wasn't bad at all. And the Gone Fishing dies make the 'window' front a breeze. 

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I chose to use Berry Burst as my box color because I wanted it to be bright and happy for a Birthday gift.  I went to the dollar store and found some fun candy treats to add. I put the loose candies in small baggies I had on hand. 

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The box is quite easy to put together. After scoring the box lid, be sure to die-cut the 'window' using the Gone Fishing die.  Then you adhere it to a window sheet and add to the inside front of the box lid. 

I notched the tabs before adhering. 

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• top of box 6 1/4 X 7 1/2" score 1" on all sides
• bottom of box 6 1/8" X 7 3/8" score at 1" on all sides
• window sheet 4 1/8" X 5 1/4" 
• left inside divider (two compartments) is 1 7/8" X 6 3/4" score at 2 3/4", 3 1/2" & 4 1/4" 
• right inside divider (three compartments) is 2 1/8" X  8 1/4" scored at 2", 2 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/8", 5 7/8" & 6 5/8" 
• inside bottom – add under the two divided sections; 5 1/4" X 5 5/8" score at 1 7/8", 2 5/8" & 3 3/8".  (It's shown vertically in the photo below)

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Watch the video to see how these sections go together.   

You can see the Gone Fishing bundle here.  *They're currently out of stock but should be back in late August. 

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I chose the Circle Sayings bundle for my greeting tag. *see it here It's quite a versatile set and pairing it with the coordinating 2 2/8" circle punch was so smart of Stampin' Up!  *I added a die-cut stitched Lemon Lime Twist circle from the Stylish Shapes dies.

 

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You can watch the video on this project here.  It's the last project. Or click on the photo below to watch it below.  *Remember to follow me on either my FB page here (Tuesday Live videos) or my YouTube channel here. 

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July Specials: 

Bonus Days!

Get a $5 coupon for each $50 order you place in July.  Use the coupon in August!

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Clearance Rack update!

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See all items available here

 NEW Online Exclusives will be available

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Plus my monthly special for online orders:

Get a free card kit & a new Beautifully Happy stamp set 

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• Quick card with the Violet Dreams DSP

  July 14, 2026

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  Here’s the second card I made featuring the Violet Dreams suite. I shared it during last week’s video.

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  It showcases the pretty Violet Dreams DSP seen here. There are 3 pieces from the DSP on this card: the violets die-cut, the striped frame and the green DSP strip. This DSP has 2 sheets of die-cut ephemera included in the package. I love that; it opens up so many options when creating.

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  Besides the DSP I added the White layer behind the frame, the Hydrangea Hue ribbon and rhinestones. So quick!

  Here’s the free project sheet for this card; click here.

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  Look closely at the coordinating colors on this card. Stampin’ Up! makes it so easy to create with perfectly matching colors. It’s my very favorite thing about SU.
  I used the violets as the starting point and simply repeated each color once or twice on my project for a wonderfully cohesive look.

  Tip: If you struggle with color coordination pick two colors and repeat them at least once if not twice on your project. This works!

  Check out the video below where I shared on more pretty card featuring DSP strips.

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• How to use up those DSP strips! Video & free project sheet

  July 13, 2026

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  I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video. It’s a great way (and easy too) to use up those scraps of DSP you’re saving.

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  Here I used the Violet Dreams DSP along with the Framed Violets bundle & Highland Heather ink.

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  I started out with 1/2″ thick strips of DSP and adhered the first to a Peaceful Pine CS layer at an angle. Then simply continue to add more strips leaving a space between each. Trim off the excess on all edges and adhere to a larger Peaceful Pine CS layer.

  Adhere to your card base, add a greeting and die-cut accents and you’re done!

  I created a free project sheet with photo, measurements and directions. Click here to print it or download it.

  And below is the video tutorial for this card and one more using the Violet Dreams suite seen here.

  July Stampin’ Up! specials:

  There are new Online Exclusives out this month! They include florals, Fall, Halloween and Christmas! See them all here.

  Here are a few links & graphics of two of the suites:

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  You can see the Spooky Season suite here.

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  See all of our Christmas products here!

  Our newest Product of the Month is this beautiful Begonia Belle stamp set: It’s just $5 once you hit the $75 mark in your shopping cart!
  See it here

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  We have two new kits in our Kit Collection:

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  The Gilded Gallery card kit can be seen here. It’s $25, makes 10 cards with envelopes and includes a beautiful stamp set and ink spot.

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  The other kit is a fun scrapbook album called Daisy Days:

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  See it here. It includes the following:

  DETAILS
  – Makes 1 album with 28 pages
  – Album size: 7-3/4″ x 7″ x 1-7/8″
  – Page size: 6.5″ x 6″
  – Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
  – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

  – Step-by-step instructions
  – Precut images and sentiments
  – Printed pockets
  – Acetate sheets
  – Adhesive

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  And lastly is the new Welcome box!

  This is super exciting news! All first-time demonstrators (beginning July 1, 2026) will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community.

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  Here is a video that shows what’s inside. But here are the details:

  What’s Inside the Welcome Box

  • A handwritten welcome letter from Sara
  • Stampin’ Up!-branded swag:
    • Pen
    • Pop-up pencil case
    • Pop-up waste basket
  • An exclusive card kit including:
    • Kit-sized stamp set
    • Full-size clear block
    • Classic Stampin’ Spot
    • Supplies to create eight “hello” cards

  Here’s the link to join my Team; it’s just $99 and you can choose up to $125 in products of your choice!

  Important Notes

  • The Welcome Box is exclusive to first-time demonstrators. Beginning July 1, 2026, anyone joining for the first time will receive a Welcome Box.
  • Current demonstrators have a one-time opportunity to order a Welcome Box after it launches. See below for details.
  • Rejoining demonstrators will receive all other joining perks (including the coupon code) but not a Welcome Box.

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• New Hot Foiling System is here!!

  July 10, 2026

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  Stampin’ Up! has a brand new product on the market. It’s called the Stampin’ Hot Foiling system.
  If you like shine & glitz this is for you!

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  The metallic magic starts with Stampin’ Hot Foil Rolls, specially-made Hot Foil dies, and the Stampin’ Hot Foil System that works with our Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately). The heat of the platform transfers the foil using hot foil dies designed specifically for this system, allowing you to add dazzling details to paper and more. (IMPORTANT NOTE: Cutting dies are not designed to be used with hot foiling. You cannot die cut using foiling dies. Doing so risks damaging the dies and the system.)

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  As an added bonus, everyone who purchases this system before January 4, 2027, will automatically be able to access the upcoming Metallic Magic Craft Class, a technique-centric virtual class. Attendees will make unique projects and learn crafting tips intended to elevate their hot foil crafting experience. This class is a special limited-time offer exclusive to this system and is an amazing tool when it comes to increasing skills, learning techniques, and making the most of this new product line.

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  Here’s a link to these brand new products!

  Here’s a brochure that shows all of the products available in this system.

  Here’s a video sharing how this system works and the products involved in creating these gorgeous foil images.

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