In the wee hours of the morning I'm often up and of course, do a bit of blog hopping. A lot of times I see things that are very cool but then can never manage to find them again. Well, today was different. I noticed on a friend's sidebar (Thanks Sandy!) a link to the Creative Critters Imagination Blog. Who knew? It's a challenge blog for the Imagine and I'm sure I'll be back there to check it out further if I EVER have time to actually play with my "I" and get further than calibrating it. (I know, MY BAD!) Anyway, I clicked on a few of the entries into the current challenge and came across this cool Side Box card on Adele's Blog. I was half awake, but it was so neat I had to try it. I used double sided card stock from (last year's) DCWV Spring Glitter Stack and followed the measurements on Adele's Blog HERE. At least I think I did, but my card size looks a bit different than hers. Measuring is not my forte, even when I'm fully awake. LOL
Here's what my card stock looked like after I'd scored and trimmed it per Adele's instructions. I did a few things differently because I was confused about the 1" score line. I had a 1 1/4" score line on the top, and a 3/4" score line on the bottom. I didn't want to waste my paper so I made the cuts as she said at those score lines instead and it worked out fine.
At the top of the box, however, I made another score line 1/2" along the top of the box top which allowed the top to tuck in, and trimmed the side flaps 1/2" as well. To decorate the box I used score tape to adhere a ribbon around the length of the box and left the ends loose to tie in a bow. I wish I'd made the ribbon a bit longer, but again, it was a measurement thing. OOps! Anyway, I just added some Primas along the diagonal edge of the card and stickled them a bit because they looked so plain next to the glitter card stock and Voila! I'm sure I'll add a mat inside for a sentiment but I'm not sure what I'll use the card for yet and I need some goodies for the box. Thanks loads, Adele, I'm sure I'll be trying this again!
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My pleasure Donna :)
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Adele
Donna, this is amazing and gave me a great idea for using all this gorgeous two-sided dp I have! I'm going to send you an email in a few minutes cuz I need a piece of your genius for some wedding favors. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI just got a score pal and am looking forward to trying new designs like this.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous little box/card! Thanks for the inspiration Donna!
oh that is just beautiful Donna, i love the flowers too,so springy and cheery hugs Lou xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, Donna, you gotta know I love this girlfriend!!! It reminds me of my candy-card box. You did a great job with it and I love the design and decor.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to get back later to play catch-up; I'm running trying to visit as many as I can as I've been gone for over a week! You know how life is...
I'll be back and I'll be seeing you! Love the project!
this is too neat donna. thanks for the instructions will definetly have to give this a try :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation! And so glad to know I'm not the only one whose ruler is so obviously defective. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to give me a shout out.. love your box.. pretty darn good for being half asleep. hugs
ReplyDeleteDonna this is so clever!!!! Thank you for sharing how to make it!!! Your finished product is hawt!!!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! Can't believe this was a spur of the moment, early morning project! Love that paper and the Primas finish off the whole thing just beautifully! Love it!
ReplyDeletehello donna...yes it is me! i am coming back bits by bits before all gets crazy again here at home.
ReplyDeletei have missed so much of your work i won't even try to catch up :(
i just wanted to stop by and tell you this--- and, that i loved-loved the brains and beauty card...hehe. awesome!
have a great day miss "really popsicle toes", lol.
Hey Donna....just tuned in to see what you are up to. I'm sorry I haven't been commenting on your wonderful creations...I am so busy my head is spinning. You know I love you girlfriend and I love love love all the wonderful things I've seen on your blog. Thanks for this tut....can't wait to unpack my craft stuff and get busy again. Miss you...love you!
ReplyDeleteWow! Donna this is just FABULOUS! I can think of many projects to lift this ute and share thank you for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteSheesh, what a unique and darling project..... I love out of the box stuff and this is the place to visit to see those. Hugs
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You make it sound/look so easy Donna. I'm sure I could totally mess it up. What a great presentation card/gift. Hugs...Kris
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea...I'm going to have to check it out. Thanks for the link to Adele's blog.
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty. Never seen this kind of card before. I am going to give it a shot.;) I am glad to hear that I am not the only one that has measuring problems.
ReplyDeleteThat looks pretty cool, Donna! I might have to investigate those a little bit further and try one of my own!
ReplyDeletehugs, Sharon
This is just GORGEOUS! Thank You for leaving the link to Adele's blog. I was totally cracking up about the measurements! My Dad and husband have tried to teach me... poor boys! I have gotten a little better but not much! Also love that you used double sided paper...clever!
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Very cool box.....now IMAGINE what you could come up with if you used your "I", LOL! Actually, I have no business giving you a hard time about this....but I have a good reason, LOL! mine is in for repairs :)
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