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Trusty Tools ‘Toolbox’ Treat box with video & free project sheet!

Happy Valentine's Day! 

I had to try my hand at making a treat box using the Trusty Toolbox designer paper. So I came up with this & shared it on last week's video here.

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Isn't it adorable?  It holds quite a few candy treats plus there's room for a gift card too. I plan to give this to my husband today.

I decided to change it up a bit and added a pegboard (made with the Trusty Tools' dies seen here) to the back of my second box.

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The tools in the box are cut from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper seen here. You can use the Trusty Tools dies for some of them as they coordinate wonderfully.  But honestly I fussy cut most of them. 

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Details:

• The box is 3 1/2" wide and the 1 1/2" deep & high. The pegboard is 4 1/2" tall. 
• The 'Celebrate' greeting is from the Thoughtful Moments dies & emboss folder seen here.  My new favorite! I added ink after I cut the word out using my brayer very, very gently. *watch the video to see how
• There are two handles glued back to back in the center. 
• The tools are adhered to the front, center layer and the back to give depth & interest to the box. 
• The tool designer paper on the front & sides are also from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog. 

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Aren't they just adorable?!  What a great little treat to give to the guys?  And why not the gals too?  

Click here to download or print the free project sheet for this cute box: Download Trusty Toolbox treat box

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I shared a double box card and a second card all using the same colors & products in the video below. I hope you're inspired by it! 

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Below is the video where I demo how to make it.  Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this bundle and designer paper. 

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  March 16, 2026

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  I shared this stunning card on last week’s Live video. It features a few of my favorite products..

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  I chose to feature my favorite new designer paper – Garden Poetry seen here. Aren’t the patterns and watercolor backgrounds beautiful?

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  This is Poppy Parade, Black & White.
  The other items I used are the Nature’s Symphony bundle, the Perennial Postage and Springtime Scenes dies (flower).

  The front left flap opens like this:

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  Then you open the right side and fold the left in and this is what you see:

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  I fussy cut a flower from the designer paper to add inside. The Black die-cut leaves are both from the Nature’s Symphony dies.

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  Here’s the free project sheet; click here to download or print it off.

  The card was inspired by my teammate Jacki, who shared this neat fun fold in our February swap. I’ll share her card tomorrow.

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  Below is the video tutorial; I hope you like it enough to make one. It’s a super fun card!

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• Splash of Sparkles card kit to go or tutorial; reserve yours now

  March 13, 2026

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  The Splash of Sparkles specialty designer paper is the star of these cards! This striking DSP is fun & playful with both bright and soft prints with foil accents.

  I truly enjoyed playing with it and am excited to show you the results!

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  Aren’t they bright & pretty cards?! 4 of the 5 layouts are fun fold designs and the color combinations are unique! I paired it with the Greetings for All ephemera so there’s no stamping needed to finish your cards.

  You can choose from the pre-cut kit to go that includes products OR the PDF tutorial option.

  The pre-cut kit includes the following: 1/2 pkg Splash of Sparkles specialty paper (6″ X 12″), a share the Greetings for All ephemera, Silver trim and Gold/White twine. Plus you’ll receive the PDF tutorial AND the exclusive video tutorial. It’s $32 and will be mailed out at the end of March. Click here to get yours.

  If you’d prefer the PDF tutorial option click here. It’s $16 and includes step by step directions, measurements, photos and a supplies list. It is sent to you via email immediately after purchase.

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• Stunning Garden Poetry Fun-fold card kit with tutorial option

  March 12, 2026

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  The Garden Poetry designer paper was a firm choice for one of my card kits. It’s absolutely breathtaking with the coordinating prints in leafy and watercolor designs.

  I wanted to show off both sides of this beautiful paper so I chose to feature fun folds for these cards.

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  I love the vibrant colors so much. If you enjoy creating with ‘ready to go’ kits I hope you’ll try one or more of my kits to go.

  This kit to go includes multiple products to create cards like these click here. The kit includes all 10 pre-cut cards, 1/2 pkg of the designer paper, a share of the Garden Epoxy gems and the Berry Burst ribbon and costs $31. Plus you’ll receive the PDF tutorial AND the link to the exclusive video tutorial.

  The PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, a supplies list and step by step directions. You’ll need a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper using the measurements in the tutorial. You’ll also need a few ink colors, greeting images and adhesives to finish your cards. I have a limited supply of these kits available; reserve yours soon!

  If you’d like the PDF tutorial click here. It’s $16.

  The PDF tutorial is sent to you via email immediately after purchase. Check your spam folder.

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  Each month I add at least two card kits & tutorials to my shop. It’s smart to purchase more than one and save on shipping costs. Browse them all here.

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