Monday 23 August 2010

Something that is definitely not a card

After making the green butterfly card the other day, and loving it so much I have decided to give it to my mum for her birthday at the end of September, and wanted to make something to go with it to put a small gift and a voucher in for her birthday so I have made a matching box.

The template for the box was cut out on the craft robo, and I have added matching elements from the card to the top of the box, so here are a couple of photos of what it looks like:

The box made up and backing papers added to match the card. My mum loves green, so am hoping that she will like this box.

They are very easy to put together as they just need 4 small pieces of double sided tape to hold the corners together.

Here is the finished box with some green ribbon and label tied to the top of the box.

I have made the tag out of layering 3 'nestie' labels and adding the word 'Mum' which has been cut out on the craft robo, in ivory linen card, and attached to the label using 3d foam pads.
And finally here is a picture of the card and gift box together:
I'd like to enter this gift box into the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Miniture 3"
I Did It Creations Challenge - Anything but a card
Sarah Hurley Challenge - Anything but a card
The Pixie Cottage Challenge - Anything but a card
The One Stop Craft Challenge - Not a card
Simon Says Challenge - Make a gift

25 comments:

  1. Your box is beautiful Caroline. A stunning duo which your mom will surely love, lucky lady!!

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  2. Wow that is gorgeous, your Mum will love them. x

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  3. How lovely Caroline! I'm sure your Mum will be delighted with it - I would be. x

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  4. A stunning card and gift box both beautifully made. Your Mum will be thrilled to bits when you give them to her xx

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  5. ooh my that,s stunning and answers one of the questions i just asked on mse. thanks. I'm sure your mum will be delighted.

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  6. Lucky mom to get such a beautiful card and lovely gift box. That is a gorgeous shade of green. Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations.

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  7. Gorgeous matching set. That ribbon is just wonderful. Thank you for joining us this week over at The Pixie Cottage.
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  8. Your box is so pretty and I bet your mum will be very pleased.

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  9. I love your project. I love using my electronic cutter to score and cut boxes too. I love the details. The butterfly and flowers are a perfect touch as is the tag. Your mum is going to love it. Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog.
    xoxo, Christine

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  10. That looks great I love the tag.

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  11. They are lovely. The tag is great

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  12. what a beautiful box.. the papers are delightful and i love the punched borders
    Thanks for joining in my challenge this week at Sarah Hurley
    Lisa ;)

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  13. Love these boxes, love everything about your card and box I bet she loves it! x

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  14. That is beautiful, your mum will love them x

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  15. So lovely - the box is wonderful
    xx

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  16. very pretty, I bet your mum loves it

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  17. Oh wow!!! So lovely! I love the colors and the punch you used, too!

    Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!!!

    -Sarah

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  18. I just love this matching box and card set.Thanks for joining us this week at sarah hurley challenges.

    hugs Clare x

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  19. oh wow really love this and am certain,your mum will too bless you for playing at the pixie cottage this week,hope too see you again soon love hugs cheryl xxxxx

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  20. What a beautiful project! Love the color choice and design! Beautifully done! Thanks so much for joining the pixie cottage challenge.
    Denise Pixie Cottage DT

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  21. Oh this is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at OSCC this week x

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  22. gorgeous box, so pretty and feminine. I bet your mum loves it

    thanks so much for taking up my challenge at Allsorts

    Amanda xx

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  23. They are both gorgeous CT - Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations this week
    Hugs,
    Debbie x

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  24. So pretty! thanks for joining us at Sarah Hurley Challenges :o)

    Sarah x

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  25. Wow 2 beautiful makes there. I love the papers and colours, all so pretty and the Mum tag is fab.

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