Howdy, Pardner! It’s time for a Throw WAY-back Thursday project. So glad you could make it out to the Wild West. This time we travel back to the winter of 2014 when the Gift Box Punch Board was the tool to have. If you still have one, you can play along. Yes, the specific ribbon, twine, and stamp set are retired. See my recommended substitutions below.

Don’t have the Gift Box Punch Board?  Here are some suggestions.

• Use an electronic cutting machine (Brother, Cricut, and Silhouette are a few).
• Use a printable template. The internet is full of them.
• If you just want to create a decor piece, use wooden blocks.

Embellishment & Stamp Set Substitutions:

Clicking the images below will take you to my online store.

Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set #165991	Drusy Adhesive-Baked Embellishments #164223
Real Red 1/2″ Shiny Ribbon #165876	Black, White & Gold Baker’s Twine #166005

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There’s a new sheriff in town and he’s one cool dude.  I’ve had this idea swimming around in my head for a while now.  So, when Mary Fish asked me if I’d like to be one of her Guest Stampers I jumped at the chance to share this idea.

The inspiration for him came from the towering gift boxes stuffed with yummy sweets that seem to be everywhere this time of year.

 

When he was first created he had no hat.  But, he looked incomplete. Any self-respecting sheriff (and snowman) must have a hat, right?

I really thought he was finished at this point.  Then a little piece of Cherry Cobbler Linen Ribbon, all tied in a knot, seemed to appear on my work table.  It must have been left over from a previous project.  That little piece of ribbon was the perfect finishing touch.  Now he was ready for his public debut.

The “must have” tool for this project?  The Gift Box Punch Board (#135863).

Gift Box Punch Board

Sure, you could create the Sheriff without the Gift Box Punch Board but why would you?  This inexpensive tool eliminates guesswork and the need for multiple tools cluttering up  your workspace.  The measurements are printed right on the surface, grooves for scoring are cut in and the score tool is tucked right inside.

A big Shout Out to Mary Fish at StampinPretty.com for giving me the opportunity to introduce you to the New Sheriff in Town!

Come back tomorrow for Creative Creases Challenge #110. We’ll make a fun fold gift card holder.

Original Product Showcase:

The original products used, shown below, are no longer available and for reference only. 

There’s a New Sheriff in Town!

Have a Wildly Creative Day

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