Monday, September 12, 2011

BBTB2 TBBM Box Challenge



Isn't that title hilarious? I'm sure non Cricuteers are scratching their heads. Translation: This week our challenge at Bitten By The Bug2 was chosen by our fabulously talented sis, Jeri. Her pick was ony of the 3D boxes or containers from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More. Well, my fave box on that cart is the cake box. However, I had a hard time figuring out what to do with it because I had already done a vintage inspired Halloween one HERE, and also a birthday cake shoe HERE. What I didn't realize, was that I could cut it quite a bit bigger than the "fit to page" size on a 12"x12" mat, which is 9". By turning it around using DS, I could just cut it a a whopping 11". WooHoo! That is SOME slice of cake!

I used just two colors because I decided to use the trick or treaters silhouettes from A Child's Year and create a little scene around the sides of the box. They look quite vintage to me, and the paper decorations I have left from my childhood have few colors other than orange and black. I finally got to use the larger MS fence punch too.

The figures were cut at 2 1/4 " (the witch, clown and princess) and 2 1/8" (fairy, fireman, and cowboy) Some were flipped so they would all face the front of the box. To continue the scene, I punch a smaller MS Spooky Fence punch to add around the top.

"Trick or Treat"was cut from Pumpkin Carving. I added a large moon and shadow cut with my Grand Caliber and Grand Circles Nesties. The haunted house is a Tim Holtz Sizzix Bigz Die. I happen to have a Big Shot, but these can be cut in the Cuttlebug too, using the die between 2 B plates.


The box opens from the back so of course I needed to decorate that too. "Happy Haunting" is also from the Pumpkin Carving cart and the ghosts are another MS punch. I'm telling you, LOTS of treats will fit in here! Now don't fret if you don't have TBBM, because any box or treat container from any of the carts will do, as long as it is a "new" project and you mention and link to BBTB2 in your post. Now go have a look at the amazing inspiration from my DT sisters and we hope to visit you to see your take on the challenge too. BTW, although we have a new challenge every week, you have 2 weeks to complete them so our winged, drippy heart challenge HERE is still open as well.

34 comments:

  1. Oh Ms. Donna! This is GREATNESS! You are so creative girlie! I love it and I'm sure it will make a lovely addition to all your Halloween decor! HUGS!

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  2. Wow! I love this project! Everything about it is perfect!!!

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  3. WOW, amazing box! Your cricut must be better than mine, because there's NO WAY mine would cut all those tiny details! Love your project!

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  4. Just love this box its just brilliant...

    Anne

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  5. I love just the two colors--perfect for Halloween! So many little design "tweeks" in this project that I love. You made me want to go use those trick or treaters on something :) I think I will! My favorite??? The little fence at the top!!!! Actually...instead of cake I was thinking coffin....looks like they are walking through a cemetery...guess you can tell where my brain is today :)

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  6. Gorgeous vintage feel to this box Donna.
    LOVE it! So many punches too! I like the look of the punched edge ghosts on your project. I didn't see the potential in that punch until now.

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  7. What a WOW piece of cake... I remember that b'day one, I loved that one so much.. love love the little scene, really love the whole piece of cake - you are so darn creative... hugs

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  8. Hi Donna,
    Fabulous colours and shape. The silhouettes are fantastic. This is a brilliant creation.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  9. So freakin' cool, Donna! OMG, love just the two colors...the figures really stand out against the moonlit background. Fabulous use of those punches too! Now fill it with chocolate and send it to me!

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  10. Very cool, Donna!! I love the silhouettes cut-outs along the side. They bring back so many memories of trick-or-treating in our neighborhood when I was a kid. Of course I was always the princess! :-) Love ya!

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  11. So much great detail in your box Donna! I am always impressed in the creativity! Slam dunk!!!!

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  12. Donna this is FAB!!! and I wouldn't mind the slice of cake that fits it either LOL

    Fiona. x

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  13. Oh, I like! I like very much!!! This is a fabulous project!

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  14. Love it, Donna! I really like the fences on the top and bottom, and how you decorated it ALL around!

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  15. Super Fantastic, Donna! I love those adorable little trick or treaters scattered around the outside and that fence is fantastic. Great job!

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  16. You did it again! You totally blow me away with your ideas. This is just stunning, Donna. I LOVE it!! Every thing about it is just perfect!

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  17. So awesome! Love the silhouettes and the great design!

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  18. This is absolutely BRILLIANT!!! I love it!! Super job!
    Tina
    www.myhoppyplace.blogspot.com

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  19. Donna, what a cute and unique idea. I love the witch theme. Great Job. Traci

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  20. This is fab Donna! ACY is not my fav cart, but I might have to rethink that because you used it so smartly here! Love your cake box...very cool!

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  21. Awesome-ness..... I have to CASE the border for a scrapbook page....very cute with all the little trick or treaters.

    Love it!!!
    Crystal

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  22. Donna your detailing is amazing! Whoever gets this is a lucky trick or treater:)

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  23. This is actually adorable for a spooky card.
    I really like how it came out

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  24. Adorable and how perfect is that sweet little line of trick or treaters. Wonderful project! xoxo

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  25. Yet another incredible creation. I love your choice of silhouettes on the side with the fence. Wow.

    Clearly you are back in the swing of things. I don't know how you made it through August.

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  26. Oh Gosh I'm so late this week with comments, shame on me, lol! I just Love this Donna, so cute I love the kids with the fence! I've been looking for that Big MS fence since FOREVER and can't seem to find it, I've only seen the smaller one. I think she only made a few, lol! Hopefully It'll be out again this year, so wish me luck finding it! As always you knocked it to the moon and back GF!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  27. Donna Donna Donna you always amze me with your talent.....This little treat box is awesome....

    HUGS
    Penny

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  28. Oh this is amazing, it has so much character.
    Kim xXx

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  29. Fabulous box.Love the fences and trick or treaters.
    Jayne x

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  30. Seriously fabulous. I LOVE that you added silhouette's to the box sides. TFS!
    Cheers, Karen
    alteredscrapbooking.blogspot.com

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  31. This looks so divine! The fence idea is great and I love the font/cuts from that cart! *adds to list* Great job! x

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  32. simply a cool box... i looove it !! :)

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