Dreaming Tree Birdhouse Treat Box

“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” -Maya Angelo

Hey there from Nannyland,

Just a quick post today because I have been gleefully hanging out with my daughter who is visiting for a few weeks from her home in Copenhagen!  She took a road trip to California for a few days to see friends and family, so I've had a short break to create this adorable gable birdhouse treat box for my friend's birthday.  He is an amazing artist and can create the most wonderful things with his hands, including unique and beautifully painted wood birdhouses.  We have a cherished one sitting in our courtyard to greet our guests as they come to our front door. Since masculine cards are not my thing, I was happy to find this fun svg in the Dreaming Tree library as a suitable alternative. It still leans a little to the feminine side but I'm sure he won't mind.  Sometimes he paints vines on the sides of his magnificent bird houses, also!

This box was fairly simple to create with just a few pieces cut out on my Cricut and, as always, wonderful YouTube instructions from Dreaming Tree. I colored the leafy vines with Copics and filled in other areas where I wanted to add depth.  I added small neutral colored paper flowers to the vines and popped a few enamel dots on the window for a little detail.  My construction was certainly not perfect, but I think it will be charming smudged with chocolate and leaking a few tasty crumbs.  And I'm excited to have a cute treat box to add to my crafty project arsenal the next time I need a quick little goodie at the last minute.  

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

I'll just be here blissfully creating until your next visit.  

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

Autumn Treat for My Besties - Cricut Design Studio Box

“Thank goodness for all the things you are not, thank goodness you're not something someone forgot, and left all alone in some punkerish place, like a rusty tin coat hanger hanging in space.”

Dr. Seuss, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are

Cricut Maker, Design Space print then cut label, Design Space treat box, designer card stock,
gems, checked ribbon, black card stock, 

Hey all,

Paper crafting twice a month with my incredibly talented and entertaining besties is one of my favorite pastimes.  Every holiday, birthday and well...any special occasion,  I can expect a unique and personalized card or treat from these amazing artisans.  Currently,  I'm busy working on special Christmas cards and gifts for my family and friends, so I decided to make an Autumn treat box instead of a card for our Thanksgiving meeting.  

I searched several SVG shops for an appropriate holiday treat box and realized I could design an equally festive one in Cricut Design Space.  This cute box was simple to cut, print and assemble and, filled  with assorted  chocolate treats, was a welcome energy booster for a  day of paper crafting. We  spent our day making beautiful Christmas cards, compliments of our resident Close to My Heart consultant.  And of course, a yummy lunch is always the order of the day 

My brand new Cricut Maker is fast becoming one of my best craft room buddies.  I debated whether to upgrade after my Explore Air 2 died a couple of weeks ago, and I'm very glad I did.  It's turning out to be a real work horse and the cuts are intricate and clean...just in time for all my holiday projects.  I'm a believer!

Hope you all have a blessed and fabulous Thanksgiving.

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and be grateful every day.

Nancy

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Owl Treat Box - Cricut Pillow Box Cut

"As far as I'm concerned, candy corn is a vegetable."

 Cricut owl pillow box,  Kraft card stock, Nuvo drops, Bazzil Dotted Swiss card stock, Tim Holtz sanding tool, leaf  brad embellishment, black epoxy dots for eyes

Hi everyone, 

My Cricut is my favorite tool when I need to come up with a cute favor for any occasion.  I wanted to take a festive treat to my besties for our bi-monthly paper crafting group and I was excited to find this darling owl pillow box cut in Cricut Design Studio for only a dollar.  

Dressed in fall colors and filled with the tastiest of fall candies, I knew this little lady was bound to please.  I sized her body at 5 " by 6" so I could fill her with a heaping bag of candy corn goodness.

My friends loved her and were happy to enjoy some goodies while we crafted. Although we'll have to say goodbye to candy corn to make way for all the delicious traditional Christmas delights. there's no problem here.  It was simple to embellish this basic owl Cricut cut in red and green holly and fill her with Christmas candy for the ladies at my Daughters of Utah Pioneers Christmas dinner.  Like I said, I love my Cricut!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Thanks for visiting. 

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy 

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Friendsgiving Pie Treat Favors - Cricut Design Studio

👉  You can't use up creativity.  The more you use, the more you have.  Maya Angelou

Hi everyone,

When I saw this adorable pie-shaped box with the cute "Friendsgiving" tag in Cricut Design Studio, I knew it would be a perfect treat holder for the ladies in my crafting group.  What I didn't realize until after I cut it was that it was literally sized to fit a piece of pie.  How fun is that!

I knew I couldn't take actual pie to my group, although it would have been an awesome treat. I decided to fill this box with some yummy cookies instead. It's large enough that you could fill it with just about any treat, even a small gift.      

                             

As it turned out, the eight slices I made were just enough to create a legit pie. It made a darling presentation on a large round platter.

 

I can see making these for so many different occasions. The flowers are relatively neutral, and decorations for any occasion or season could be adapted.  Next time, I'd love to use these with REAL pie!  

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy