Thursday, September 22, 2011

Surprise! YNS Dies!!


Yes, that's right - YNS now has its own custom dies available!! Our first die matches the large string of lights in the Light Up the Holidays set and it's so cool!! For all the details about the product, please visit the YNS Blog.

Many of the DT have made projects using the new die, so if you'd like a chance to win the fabulous prize pictured below (the stamp set and matching die), please visit and comment on all the participating blogs (the full list is on the YNS Blog).


For my project, I decided to continue on with my 3 Chocolate Challenge (in case you missed them, here are Part 1 and Part 2).


For this box, I simply took the bag from Part 2, and extended the ends to turn it from a bag into a box. Of course I did this in Make the Cut. After cutting, I printed the sentiment on both sides of the box, then folded it up and stuck in the 3 chocolates.

I stamped the holiday lights, colored them with Copics (I hope you get that I was trying to simulate white lights - I didn't just forget to color the bottoms!) and then die cut the string. Since I only needed 4 lights, I simply snipped the fifth light off then I attached the string with foam tape. I hope you like my project and TFL!

37 comments:

Donna said...

So many great ideas for this set. You are all doing a great job! comopark@roadrunner.com http://comopark1886.blogspot.com/

Scrapalajen said...

I love your chocolate Maureen. Makes me want to keep it instead of eating it:-) The dies are so versatile!

cardcrazy said...

Such a cute little gift idea!
Hugs,
Peg

Pamela said...

Great gift idea. I think the white lights look glamourous.

Regina said...

Love it! Great stocking stuffer!

Nicole said...

Great gift idea espically for the ppl in the office. Your white lights look bright. Great Job

Pam Sparks said...

I LOVE this! Strings of Christmas lights are one of my favorite things for Christmas! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

Lynette said...

What a cute idea. Just right when you just need a little something to give.

Julie E said...

What a great giftie!!!

Dana said...

Oh my goodness Maureen. Love your lights on that package. Great way to display them.

Karen (Your Next Stamp) said...

YUMMY! What a great idea Maureen! Love your white lights idea!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Okay, this box is really adorable - I think it is cool how the bulbs look like a scalloped border. Hope you don't mind if I try this something... thanks for the cool idea!

Lisa said...

wonderful idea, looks great

Bimmer's Mom said...

what a great idea!!

Roberta said...

I like seeing the different idea for using these lights. Love the cards but other projects are always so welcome.

Babe O'Mara said...

Such a cute idea. Nice job.

Babe
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Amy Wood said...

Adorable. Chocolate & stamps great combo!

Beth aka BR-T said...

Maureen what a sweet treat!

Oma said...

Fantastic die! I really like your project!

callyannc said...

This is so fun! I love the white lights! TFS CallyAnn

Amanda R said...

What a great gift to keep on hand and so cute and personal!

Heather said...

Yummy!!! Two fo my fave things....Christmas & chocolate. So cute.

Kimberly said...

Great idea,,,love it. tfs
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Laura said...

Well the possiblities are endless aren't they....but I'm so glad you gals share your ideas. THis is lovely and a lovely idea.
Laura

lynnhl28 said...

Fantastic sweet treat idea - after all who doesn't like chocolate!

Angel said...

such a cute little gift! love the new die!

Crystal said...

I totally get the white lights and I love the idea! So cute and creative and a great gift idea! Ok, I really, really want YNS Die Cut!

Jess Willison said...

Too cute! Great idea!

Danielle said...

So many great ideas on this blog hop! I love it! TFS

Danielle said...

So many great ideas on this blog hop! I love it! TFS

Wilfreda said...

Great idea!

Betsy said...

This would be great for party favors! I like the "Happy Holiday", too ~ cute font!

Cindy Lou said...

How perfectly delightful! Love the idea of using this as decoration on a gift! I love people who think out of the box, and I love this stamp/die combination. Thanks for sharing :)

Janet Z said...

Love you white lights! :)

Lynn said...

The white lights look cute Maureen.Great idea! :)

Just A Pac Rat said...

Lovely coloring on the paper. Wonderful die too! TFS

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Cammy said...

What a great gift/treat idea! Love it!