Your DIY Christmas Fun Fold Cards Just Got a Serious Upgrade!

 Angie Pyjas, Independent Stampin'up! Demonstrator

Your DIY Christmas Cards Just Got a Serious Upgrade! 🎄✨

Hey friends! Welcome back to another Christmas in July project — and today's is a FUN one (literally, it's a Fun Fold card 😉).

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for ways to make my handmade cards feel a little extra special. A flat card is great, but there's something so satisfying about a card that does something when you open it. That's exactly what this Fun Fold card delivers — it opens up to reveal a sweet "Christmas Joy" sentiment tucked right in the middle, and it's guaranteed to make whoever receives it smile before they even read the words. 🥰

Why I love a Fun Fold card

If you haven't tried a Fun Fold before, this is a great one to start with! It's easier than it looks, and the "reveal" moment when the card opens makes it feel so much more special than a standard card — perfect for gifting or even just displaying on a mantel over the holidays.

I'll be walking through the whole process step by step in the video, so grab your Stampin'up! Pretty Poinsettias Bundle and the A stitched Season Designer Series Paper and let's make some magic together! 🎬

As always, thanks so much for stopping by — I'd love to know in the comments what you think of this one, and if Fun Fold cards are something you'd like to see more of this Christmas in July season!

Happy crafting! 💕

Angie

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DIY Christmas Treat Holder - Easy DIY Gift Idea

Stampin'Up Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

DIY Christmas Matchbook Treat Holder 🎁

Hey friends! Today's Quick & Easy project is SO cute and comes together in no time — a Christmas Matchbook Treat Holder made with the Stitched Stocking Bundle! 💚❤️

I made two versions because I couldn't pick a favorite: a green plaid one with punched-out little trees, and a red polka-dot one with sweet snowflakes. Both get a pretty ribbon tie and the "may all your days be Merry & Bright" sentiment stamped right on front.

This is the perfect handmade gift for a neighbor, teacher, or stocking stuffer — easy enough to whip up a whole batch in an afternoon, but it still looks like you spent hours on it! 😊

Watch the full tutorial BELOW, and let me know in the comments which colorway is your favorite — green or red? 👇

Happy crafting! 🎄✂️

Angie

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Adorable Reindeer Treaty Box DIY

 Stampin'up Demonmstrator, Angie Pyjas

This Reindeer Treat Box Might Just Be the Cutest Thing I've Made All Year 🦌🎄

Okay friends, I need you to meet this little reindeer friend. 😍 It's got the sweetest crinkly nose, the most adorable liitle ears, a bow that ties the whole look together, and antlers that are honestly giving main character energy. Say hello to my Reindeer Treat Box — and yes, it's every bit as fun to make as it is to look at!

I know, I know... it's July. But between you and me, Christmas planning waits for no one, and this cutie was too good not to share early. 🙊

Why You'll Love This Project

 This is a full-on 3D treat box that stands up all on its own — perfect for stuffing with candy canes, peppermint bark, or whatever sweet treats your gift-giving heart desires.

Perfect For...

• Neighbor gifts
• Classroom treat exchanges
• Stocking stuffers
• A adorable table decoration that just so happens to be full of candy

Watch the Tutorial Below!

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This Z-Fold Christmas Card is a Game Changer | Hot foil Technique

Stampin'up Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

This Z-Fold Christmas Card Technique is a Game Changer! 🎄✨

Hey friends! 👋 I am SO excited to share today's Christmas in July Card with you — this one is a total showstopper and I promise it's easier than it looks!

This gorgeous card uses a Z-fold (fun fold) technique that reveals a stunning die-cut poinsettia. I layered the  Real Red petals, added gold embossed leaves on each side, and topped it off with a sunny yellow flower center. 😍 It's all nestled on the Framed Violets scalloped oval frame that just pops. I Foiled the green and white gingham gallery DSP with the gold foil swiss dots — I am obsessed with this paper and the Gold Swiss Dots Foil combo!

I love this fold because it adds such a fun "wow" factor without being complicated — your friends and family

 will think you spent hours on it! 🙌

Want to see exactly how this fold comes together? Check out the full video tutorial below, and as always, if you make one of these I would LOVE to see it — tag me! 💚

Happy crafting! 🎄

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Make This Gorgeous Scalloped Poinsettia Box in Minutes | Stampin' Up! DIY Tutorial

 Stampin'up! Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

Scalloped Poinsettia Christmas Treat Box 🎄🌺

Hey friends!! Christmas in July is in full swing over here, and today I'm sharing one of my favorite boxes yet — this Scalloped Poinsettia Christmas Treat Box!! 😍

I am OBSESSED with how this one turned out. Those soft scalloped edges give the whole box such an elegant, cozy shape, and I layered in a gorgeous A Stitched Season Designeer Series Paper in red, green, and white that just makes it pop. But that poinsettia?! 🌺 That focal image is the true star — it's bold, it's beautiful, and it's giving all the holiday feels.

I finished it off with a sweet "Christmas Wishes" sentiment banner and topped it with a Peaceful Pine ribbon bow, so it's ready to fill with treats and carry straight to someone you love. 🎁

This box is perfect for:

• Neighbor gifts
• Teacher treats
• Stocking stuffers
• Just because you deserve something pretty on your craft desk! ✨

Grab your Stampin' Up! supplies, hop over to the full video tutorial below and let's craft this one together step by step — I promise it's easier than it looks!

Happy crafting, 

Angie

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Red or Pink Poinsettia Gift Box | Two Completely Different Looks

 Red or Pink Gift Box Tutorial

Stampin'up! Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

Red or Pink Poinsettia Christmas Gift Boxes - Which Will You Make?? 🌸🎄

Hey friends! 👋 I don't know about you, but I am FULLY in my Christmas in July era, and today's project might just be my favorite one yet — because you get TWO stunning looks from one single box design! 😍I'm calling these my Red or Pink Poinsettia Christmas Gift Boxes, and I could not decide which colorway I loved more, so... I made BOTH. 🙈

The best part? Same construction, same poinsettia die, same "tis the season" sentiment — just a totally different personality depending on your paper and color choices! This is such a great project if you want to make a whole BATCH of gift boxes for gift-giving, because you can customize the look for everyone on your list. 🎀

So tell me... which one are YOU making first?? Traditional real red and golden glow and peaceful pine, or barely blush and daffodil delight and peaceful pine? Drop a comment and let me know! 👇

Full video tutorial with step-by-step instructions is up on my channel now — Watch BELOW! And if you want the supplies to make your own, just SHOP my Stampin' Up! store. 💕

Happy stamping!
Angie 🦋

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DIY Gingham Christmas Treat Box | Christmas in July

 Stampin'up! Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

Big Announcement

Stampin'up has a NEW HOT FOIL SYSTEM!

I have had it for a few weeks but were not able to announce it until we got the OK from Stampin'up. 

IT GOES LIVE TO YOU ON JULY 10, 2026.

I recommend, if you want one, order it asap, because they are saying it may go on backorder because there has been so much excitement about it!

We just received the ok Tuesday!

CHECK OUT THE BROCHURE HERE!

You will get the Metallic Magic Craft Class with your purchase!

SHOP HERE WITH ORDER NUMBER #170009

I'm so excited about this product, I didn't think I would get it, but once it was in my hands. OMG!

Christmas in July: Gingham Candy Treat Box 🎄

Hey friends! It's Wednesday, which means it's time for another Quick & Easy project — and today's is a jolly little one! If you've been following along with my Christmas in July series, you know I love using this "off-season" as an excuse to get a head start on holiday gifts (and let's be honest, to play with Christmas paper when it's 100 degrees outside 😅).

This darling little Everyday Arches treat box is wrapped up in gorgeous green Gingham Gallery designer series paper — is there anything more classic than gingham for the holidays? I finished the front with a tree border (be still my heart 🌲), a sweet green ribbon bow, and a sparkly cute button for that extra bit of sparkle.

 It's stuffed with candy canes and chocolates — perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher appreciation gifts, or just a "thinking of you" treat for a neighbor or friend. And of course, I couldn't resist finishing it off with a stamped sentiment: "May all your days be Merry & Bright." Because really, isn't that the whole point of the season?

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If you missed Sunday's project — those gorgeous Stitched Season nesting gift boxes — be sure to go check those out too! They pair beautifully with this treat box if you're building out a little holiday gift set. 🎁 Watch Here!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by! Let me know — are you Team Gingham or Team Plaid for your Christmas projects this year? 👇

Happy crafting!
Angie  💚

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One Suite, Three Nesting Boxes

 Stampin'up! Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

Three's a Charm: Nesting Gift Boxes with Stitched Season! 🎁

Hello my crafty friends!

Christmas in July is officially in full swing over here, and today I am SO excited to share one of my favorite projects yet — a set of THREE nesting gift boxes made with the gorgeous Stitched Season suite!

I love a good box project (you all know this about me by now 😉), but there is something extra satisfying about making boxes that graduate in size and actually nest together. Big box, medium box, little box — stacked up, they are an absolute showstopper under the tree!

The largest box is wrapped in that stunning red patchwork using the A Stitched Season DSP, tied up with red stitched ribbon in a big, bold bow. It's giving cozy quilted Christmas morning vibes and I am obsessed.

The middle box went a totally different direction with a soft green buffalo check paper from the 2026-2028 Gingham Gallery DSP— so classic and timeless — finished with a wintry twine bow and one of the sweetest little snowflake accents.

And the smallest box? She's got a job to do! A "To: From:" tag makes her perfect for that one special little gift that needs no guessing who it's from.

Three sizes, three looks, one seriously satisfying stack. Whether you make all three or just fall in love with one, this is such a fun way to use up your Stitched Season scraps and make gift-giving feel extra special this year.

Full construction details, measurements, and supply list are in the video — go check it out and let me know which box is YOUR favorite in the comments!

Happy stamping! 💕

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Stampin' Up! Stocking Treat Box | Impress Everyone with This Christmas In July DIY

 Christmas in July Stocking Treat Box

Stampin'up! Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

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Christmas Stocking Treat Box | Christmas in July DIY

Hey, friends! 🎄☀️

Yes, you read that right — we're talking Christmas in July! If you're new around here, Christmas in July is a fun mid-year tradition for crafters for decades. It's basically permission to pull out the red and green, queue up your favorite holiday playlist, and get a head start on Christmas projects — all while it's still warm enough to enjoy a popsicle on the porch. For us paper crafters, it's the perfect excuse to dive into holiday-themed supplies before the year-end rush hits and stock starts disappearing from shelves!

So today, I'm kicking things off with one of my favorite kinds of projects: a Christmas Stocking Treat Box. If you've been here a while, you know 3D projects are my jam — gift boxes, treat holders, favor bags — and this one is an especially sweet one to ring in the season early.

This little stocking-shaped treat box is the perfect blend of festive and functional. Fill it with candy, a gift card, or a few small treats, and you've got an adorable handmade gift ready for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or just a sweet "thinking of you" surprise. It comes together quickly, which makes it a great Quick & Easy Wednesday project — beginner-friendly, no fancy tools needed, and so much fun to customize with whatever Designer Series Paper speaks to you.

I walk through the whole process step by step in my video, from shaping the stocking to adding that cute ribbon hanger detail. Be sure to check it out if you want to follow along!

▶️ Watch the full tutorial Below!

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DIY Birthday Gift Box

Stampin'up Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

🌸 DIY Birthday Gift Box with Stampin'up Framed Violets Bundle

Because plain gift bags are SO last year!

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If you're looking for a way to make someone's birthday extra special, this gorgeous violet floral gift box is just the thing! It's pretty enough to be a gift all on its own — and the best part? You made it yourself!

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What Makes This Box So Special?

This sweet little box is part gift bag, part work of art. Dressed up in Fresh Freesia with a stunning bouquet of hand-colored violet flowers on the front, it's almost too pretty to open! Almost. 😄

It's the perfect size to hold:

• 🍫 A sweet treat or candy
• 💜 A small piece of jewelry
• 💌 A heartfelt gift card
• 🌸 A little something special just because

Watch the Full Tutorial!

Want to make one yourself? Click Below to watch the full step-by-step tutorial! Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this project is so fun and rewarding to make.

 Framed Violets Bundle will be available July 1, 2026 #168194

Framed Violets Suite #168200

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Happy Crafting! 💜

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Make This Patriotic Treat Box In Minutes | Easy DIY

 Make This Patriotic Treat Box In Minutes | Easy DIY

Stampin'up! Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

DIY Patriotic Treat Box – A Quick & Easy 4th of July Party Favor Box!

Looking for a fun and festive way to celebrate the 4th of July? 🇺🇸 This DIY Patriotic Treat Box is the perfect project! With its red, white, and blue design, adorable stars, and sweet treats tucked inside, it's a party favor box that's sure to make everyone smile.

The best part? This treat box comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for last-minute party prep, backyard barbecues, family gatherings, or Independence Day celebrations. Fill it with candy, chocolates, or small gifts for a handmade touch your guests will love.

I had so much fun creating this quick and easy project, and I hope it inspires you to add a little patriotic flair to your celebrations. Grab your cardstock, gather your supplies, and let's get crafting!

Happy Crafting! ❤️🤍💙

Angie

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DIY Window Gift Box That'll Make Them Say WOW

 DIY Window Gift Box

Stampin'up Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

Have you ever made a gift box so cute that you almost didn't want to give it away? That's exactly how I felt about this DIY Window Gift Box!

This sweet little box features a peek-through window that's perfect for showing off the treats or small gifts tucked inside. I filled mine with Lindt truffles for a birthday surprise, but the possibilities are endless! Use it for party favors, thank-you gifts, thinking-of-you treats, teacher gifts, or any special occasion.

What I love most about this project is how easy it is to customize with different colors, patterned papers, and sentiments. The decorative window adds that extra "WOW" factor that makes the recipient excited before they even open the box!

I hope you'll give this fun papercraft project a try and make it your own. Happy crafting, friends!

✨ If you enjoyed this project, be sure to watch the video tutorial and create your own DIY Window Gift Box that’s guaranteed to make someone smile! ✨

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DIY Summertime Fun Box | Perfect Handmade Gift Idea

 DIY Summertime Fun Box

Stampin'up Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

Summer is here, and I have the cutest project to share with you! ☀️🎁 This DIY Summertime Fun Box is the perfect way to package sweet treats, small gifts, or party favors for all your summer celebrations.

I had so much fun creating this bright and cheerful gift box featuring fun summer elements like sunglasses, a donut float, and an iced coffee! It's a quick and easy papercraft project that comes together beautifully using Poppy Parade cardstock and Stampin'up Cute as A Bug Designer Series Paper.

Whether you're making a gift for a friend, creating party favors, or simply spreading a little sunshine, this handmade summer gift box is sure to make someone's day extra special. Grab your crafting supplies and let's create something fun in the sun together!

Happy Crafting

Angie 💕

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DIY Shirt & Tie Gift Box | Easy Handmade Gift For Dad

 Diy Father's Day Gift Box 

Stampin'up Demonstrator, Angie Pyjas

Looking for a fun Father's Day gift idea? This DIY Father's Day Shirt & Tie Gift Box is the perfect way to surprise Dad with a handmade gift he'll love! Designed to look like a dress shirt complete with a necktie and gift tag, this box is as cute as it is practical.

Fill it with Dad's favorite candy, gift cards, small treats, or special keepsakes to make it extra personal. The best part? It's quick and easy to make using cardstock and patterned paper, making it a great project for crafters of all skill levels.

I had so much fun creating this Father's Day gift box, and I know Dad will appreciate the extra handmade touch. Grab your Stampin'up supplies and let's make something special for Dad this Father's Day! Tell me which one you like Best!

Happy Crafting! 💙

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