Day 12 - Christmas Lotion Boxes

Christmas Lotion Boxes
Created by OMC Designer Whitney

 
Supplies Used: 
Box Template
Cardstock 
EKSuccess : Cutterpede Straight Edge Trimmer- Pink
Martha Stewart : Scoring Board
Oh My Crafts : Exclusive OMC Acid Free Craft Tape - 1/8" X 5 Yards
Bazzill Cardstock
Holiday Paper: 
      Bo Bunny : Snowfall Collection Pack or Anna Griffin : 12"X12" Twinkle Bright Christmas Paper Pad
 Embellishments: 
      Echo Park : Season’s Greetings- Layered Chipboard Stickers 

      Sizzix Bigz Die : Snowflake #3

      Lifestyle Crafts : Nesting Eyelet Rectangles

Instructions:
1. Use template to trace, cut and fold onto patterned paper.
     a. Cut on solid lines
     b. Score and fold on dotted
2. Adhere box together with a strong adhesive.
3. Create backboard by cutting cardstock 3” by desired height (depends on the lotion you’re gift wrapping). The backboard should be slightly taller than the lotion. Attach it to the back of the lotion box.
4. Embellish: Use Sizzix dies or layered chipboard to add dimension.


Here is the template for the lotion holder box.


To open, click on the image and it should enlarge. Print the template on white cardstock. If the template does not enlarge or does not print to the correct size, you can email contest@ohmycrafts.com with "Lotion Box Request" as your subject line to request a PDF version of the template. 

CLICK HERE to see all the products used in this project! 


Happy crafting!

Pilgrim Hat and Mayflower Boat using Lifestyle Crafts!

It's That Easy: Pilgrim Hat and Mayflower Boat
Created by OMC Designer Whitney

Supplies Used:
Lifestyle Crafts : Pilgrim Hat
Lifestyle Crafts : Mayflower Boat
Ranger Ink : Sticky-Back Canvas
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" - North Sea and Pinecone
Kanban Crafts : Duo Mirror Reflective - Gold
Die Cutting Machine (such as the Big Shot, Cuttlebug, Epic 6, Vagabond, or Grand Calibur)

Instructions:
Step 1: Die Cut

- Die cut Pilgrim Hat using brown cardstock for the hat, gold cardstock for the buckle, and blue cardstock for the trim.
- Die cut Mayflower Boat using brown cardstock for the boat, gold for the pole, and canvas for the sail.  

Here are instructions for cutting Lifestyle Crafts’ Dies with the different Die Cutting Machines:

Machine	Mats for Cutting
Epic 6 by Lifestyle Crafts	Cutting Platform + Cutting Mat
Cuttlebug by Provo Craft	Cutting Mats: A+B+C
Big Shot or Big Kick by Sizzix	Multipurpose Platform + 2 Acrylic  Mats
Grand Calibur by Spellbinders	Base Plate + Cutting Plate
Tim Holtz Vagabond	Platform + 2 Acrylic Mats

 
Tip: If the dies are not cutting all the way through your material, then add a shim (such as a layer of cardstock to add a little extra thickness) or roll it through the machine twice.

Step 2: Assemble
Assemble the pieces together to create a dimensional hat and boat. Use adhesive to hold any loose pieces together.

Step 3: Finishing Touches
 Add finishing touches, such as writing names on the sail, inking edges, or adding treats.


Happy crafting!

Thanksgiving Table Decor Featuring Lifestyle Crafts!

Thanksgiving Table Decor Created by OMC Designer Whitney
Featuring Lifestyle Crafts new “Be Stuffed” Dies


Paper Turkey
 
Supplies Used:
Lifestyle Crafts : Turkey
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" Smoothies Cardstock - Kraft
K & Company : Tim Coffey Halloween & Fall 12x12 Designer Paper Pad

Instructions:
1. Die cut Turkey wings with the Epic 6, Big Shot/BigKICK, Vagabond, or Cuttlebug machine and paper from the Fall paper pack.
2. Die cut Turkey body with Kraft paper.
3. Place wings into the slits of the body.
Optional: Ink the edges of the turkey with a brown ink pad, if desired.

Place Cards
 
Supplies Used:
Lifestyle Crafts : Place Setting Kit
Lifestyle Crafts : Acorn
Lifestyle Crafts : Turkey Silhouette
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" Monochromatic Cardstock - Brown
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" Monochromatic Cardstock - Vanilla
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" Smoothies Cardstock - Kraft
Tattered Angels : Limited Edition Glimmer Mist - Butternut Squash, Rum Punch

Instructions:
1. Die cut vanilla paper with the Place Setting Kit (both the envelope and card).
2. Spray both sides of the envelope with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and let dry.
3. Die cut Thanksgiving images such as the Turkey and Acorn out of Brown and Kraft paper.  
Optional: Ink the edges of the card and Thanksgiving images with brown ink.
4. Fold the envelopes, insert card, and adhere the Thanksgiving images to the front of the envelope.

Napkin Rings

Supplies Used:
Lifestyle Crafts : Feather Headband
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" Monochromatic Cardstock - Brown
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" Monochromatic Cardstock - Vanilla
Tattered Angels : Limited Edition Glimmer Mist - Butternut Squash, Rum Punch
Tsukineko : Goosebumps Texture Spray - Shimmer
Prima : Say It In Crystals - Passion
 
Instructions:
1. Die cut the largest feather with vanilla cardstock, the smallest feather with brown cardstock, and the headpiece with brown cardstock.
2. Spray the largest feather with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and set aside to dry. Ink the edges with a brown ink pad, if desired.
3. Spray the smallest feather and headpiece with Goosebumps spray to give it a shiny look.
4. Mat the brown headpiece strip to a piece of vanilla cardstock.
5. Wrap the headpiece strip around napkins and adhere the two ends together (leave it a little loose so guests can slide off the napkin holder). Trim excess. Now you have a napkin ring!
6. Adhere the feathers to the napkin ring.
7. Attach a Prima Crystal to the feathers.

THANKS Jars
 
Supplies Used:
K & Company : Tim Coffey Halloween & Fall 12x12 Designer Paper Pad
Lifestyle Crafts : Splendid
Bazzill Basics : 12" x 12" Monochromatic Cardstock - Brown
Lifestyle Crafts : Foliage
Kanban Crafts : Duo Mirror Reflective - Copper/Black
Making Memories : Scrapbook Embellishment Storage Jars - Small 6PK
Tim Holtz : Adirondack Metallic Mixatives - Pearl & Copper
Tsukineko : Goosebumps Texture Spray - Shimmer
Tulle
 
Instructions:
1. Die cut “THANKS” out of Copper paper.
2. Cut strips of paper from the Fall paper pack to wrap around the jars. Mat the fall paper with brown cardstock on every-other one.
3. Spray strips of paper with Goosebumps to create a shimmer. Let dry.
4. Die cut Foliage out of brown cardstock and adhere to the jars.
5. Adhere “THANKS” to the jars on top of the foliage.
Optional: The tops of these bottles were initially silver, but I wanted them copper to coordinate with the rest of the table. To fix this, I used alcohol ink to die them copper.

Happy crafting!

Cards using Lifestyle Crafts Dies

Cards using Lifestyle Crafts Dies Created by OMC Designer Whitney



All Boy Card



Supplies Used:

Lifestyle Crafts : Nesting Diamond
Lifestyle Crafts : Nesting Star
Bazzill Basics : 12"x12" Cardstock - Festive Orange, Lemon Drop Yellow, Parakeet Green, Admiral Blue, and Natural White
Unity Stamp Company : Sketchy Little Boy

 
Instructions:

1. Cut white cardstock 10” x 5” and fold in half.
2. Die cut 6 orange solid diamonds and cut 3 in half.
3. Die cut 1 green, 1 yellow, and 1 blue diamond frame (smaller than the previous solid diamonds).
4. Adhere diamonds to white cardstock.
5. Die cut 3 solid stars in blue, yellow and orange.
6. Stamp “all boy” on orange star.
7. Layer stars and adhere to top right corner with foam squares.


Blossom Card



Supplies Used:

Lifestyle Crafts : Nesting Scallop Squares
Lifestyle Crafts : Nesting Leaves
Lifestyle Crafts : Nesting Blossom
Bazzill Basics : 12"x12" Cardstock - Pinata Pink, Citrus Orange, Melon Orange, Green Tea, Parakeet Green, and Natural White
Unity Stamp Company : Encompassed Grace
Brad
 

Instructions:

1. Cut white cardstock 5”x10” and fold in half.
2. Die cut 3 solid nesting blossoms in pink and two shades orange, 4 solid leaves at the same size with 2 shades green, and two scallop square frames in orange and pink.  

TIP: Use a paper cutter to trim the inner edges of the frame straight if you don’t want the inside scallops.
 
3. Attach a brad to the center of the layered flowers.
4. Adhere the frames, leaves and flowers to card.
5. Stamp “Thank You” Sentiment at an angle next to the flower and ink the edges.


Happy crafting!

Lifestyle Crafts Die Compatibility Guide

The Lifestyle Crafts Die Compatibility Guide!
 


To use the dies in a Lifestyle Crafts Epic 6:
- Grey cutting platform, die facing up, paper, cutting mat

To use the dies in a Lifestyle Crafts Revolution:
- place die facing up on platform, paper, cutting mat

To use dies in a Big Shot:
- using Multi-use platform with all the shims, place die and paper between 2 cutting mats

To use dies in a Cuttlebug:
- A platform, B plate, die facing up with paper, C plate

To use dies in a Wizard:
- platform, magnetic mat, die facing up with paper, cutting mat

To use dies in a Grand Calibur:
- platform, die facing up, paper, cutting mat


If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Customer Service at customercare@ohmycrafts.com!

Happy crafting!