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Tuesday 8 October 2013

Boxes of ........

Good Morning All

I have been making quite afew of these boxes (see tutorial here) on Card Making Magic, and I will keep them in reserve to use as gifts.  They can be filled with all sorts of things - cotton wool,   potpourri,  sweets,   chocolates,   (see yesterdays post).




These were made with one sided paper so I had to hide the white bits with something.  I bought a great big bag of assorted buttons when I was in the UK and I decided to use them to decorate this one, along with some homemade flowers using Cheery Lynn 'Roses' die.






I used one sided paper again but cut  pieces to fit on the white bits that contrasted with the shades of beige. 
I decorated with crochet flowers and pearls, Marianne die cut flowers with quilled ones in the centres, inked on the edges. Lace around the top and a doily cut into four pieces and inked on the edges and stuck under the edge.
The corners n this are a new die I bought -
Lea,bilities  45.8558.






Doilies again on this one, lots of quilled flowers (I make these from off cuts of plain white paper, just a half inch strip) and peeloff/acetate  butterflies.
Crochet butterflies and flowers on the sides.

I hope this inspires you to have a go at making these, they are a great way of using loads of bits of stash that you may have around your desk, as I have.
The gold foil butterflies are punched from Duflex bits left from a diecut sheet that has been on my desk for months, I try not to waste anything!!!

I hope you like them.
xxxxx
Wendy L
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12 comments:

  1. brendaTuesday 8 October 2013 at 09:07:00 CEST

    These are really fabulous Wendy, I will take a trip to the tutorial.

    B x

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  2. MRS DUCKTuesday 8 October 2013 at 09:13:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy
    I've already confessed my addiction to these boxes. Just love them. So quick and easy yet they look great.
    These are fine examples of it.
    Have a great day.
    Ang x

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  3. As.I.Do.Rodos.Tuesday 8 October 2013 at 09:16:00 CEST

    Wow!! these are fabulous Ginny x

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  4. AnonymousTuesday 8 October 2013 at 10:36:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy. I bet John loved his gift yesterday.
    Love the boxes. What a lovely way to give a gift.
    Love Val x

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  5. SueTuesday 8 October 2013 at 12:05:00 CEST

    I love these boxes and you have decorated them so beautifully. Will definitely be making some for Christmas this year.
    Sue xx

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  6. RossellaTuesday 8 October 2013 at 18:41:00 CEST

    Your boxes are so pretty, Wendy
    Rosie x

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  7. UnknownTuesday 8 October 2013 at 19:49:00 CEST

    Hallo Wendy,
    2 wunderschöne boxen hast du da gestaltet,eine ist schöner als die Andere,
    lg Ulrike

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  8. Janet - aka stackyTuesday 8 October 2013 at 22:43:00 CEST

    These are gorgeous Wendy so much beautiful detail on them xx

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  9. pamTuesday 8 October 2013 at 22:53:00 CEST

    these are gorgeous Wendy, lovely colours and embellishments you have used.
    must try and have a go at one.
    pam

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  10. JenniferWednesday 9 October 2013 at 11:16:00 CEST

    I absolutely love these boxes Wendy, they look so professional when they are made. So this is what I am going to do is make a few for Christmas as gifts. Hugs, Jen xx
    Krafty Keepsakes

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  11. Mau xxThursday 10 October 2013 at 21:31:00 CEST

    Wow! you have been busy wendy, what beautiful boxes, are going to make gorgeous pressies.
    Hugs Mau xx

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  12. Debbie AdamsThursday 7 November 2013 at 00:04:00 CET

    I know I am a little late but going through some old emails. I saw these boxes they are so pretty. These are great for gift giving. Love all the embellishments you used. :D

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