Thursday 1 August 2013

Gift Box

Good morning. I know I haven't been posting but I have been rather busy all the same. I am going up north to visit my sister at the weekend and it is her granddaughter's birthday in a few weeks. Charlotte is very exciting at the prospect of becoming a teenager at last. I have been making cards for my sister, my nephew and myself so that I can take them up at the weekend and not worry about putting them in the mail. I cannot post them on my blog until after Charlotte's birthday because she visits my blog at times.

When I was in Sainsbury's last week they were selling their candles etc at half price so I bought a few boxes so that I could use them as little gifts and make pretty boxes for them.

My Card




These little scented votives are Primrose and Peony so I picked up the two colours and made the box. They smell absolute gorgeous! I cut an oval from the lid, added SB Floral Ovals to the front and a piece of acetate behind. The corners are Cuttlebug and the border round the edge is Martha Stewart Doily Lace border. The flowers are all Wild Orchid Crafts and I coloured them with Promarkers so they matched and then added some leaves from Cheery Lynn. I finished with some Dovecraft scalloped ribbon and added some pearls. 

I was going to post a card today but I can pop that on tomorrow instead. 

Have a good day. It's going to be hot again!!

Love and hugs from Christine xx

17 comments:

janieworkum said...

schitterende gift box.super
groetjes Janie

Jenny L said...

Hi Christine,
what a very stunning and beautiful box. I love your design and the colours are really gorgeous. A superb creation. Really love it.
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Karla said...

Christine wat een schitterende gift box.
Prachtige kleuren, mallen en roosjes heb je gebruikt.

Groetjes Karla

Unknown said...

What a lovely idea Christine you are very inventive able to think outside the box! LOL! It is very pretty and I think any girl would love to receive such a box.

Have a lovely day Christine I am off into the garden I can craft when it is too hot to be out or in the evening!

Crafty Hugs
Heather xx

Gerrie's kaarten said...

Wauuu wat een prachtige gift box
prachtige kleur
Groetjes Gerrie

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous.xxx

Hazel said...


Christine. This is what I love to do. Buy a simple thing and turn it in to something beautiful. I love your box it's so pretty and will make a super gift.

Enjoy your time with your sister.

Hazel xxx

lydia jordan said...

My first comment on your blog, felt this was just too nice to look and leave. Beautiful gift anybody would love to receive.
Lydia
X

Sue said...

Your box is stunning Christine. I love the way you have matched the colours and the detailing is gorgeous.
Sue xx

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Gorgeous creation Christine love the colours
jacqui x

May said...

Stunning box Christine, the soft colours & design is Beautiful What a wonderful gift... Have lots of fun with your sister... Hugs May x x x

Brawny x said...

What a fab gift for someone. Enjoy your weekend
Love Lea x

Marie-Louise said...

Fantastic gift Christine.

Dr Sonia S V said...

Love the delicate and beautiful colors you have used.
Cheers from India
Dr Sonia
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Patricia said...

Good Morning Christine,
WOW!! what a super a gift, love that stunning box.
Have fun with your sister
Hugs

Patricia xxx

Anne-Elise said...

Wow, what a gorgeous gift, Christine! Fabulous! Hugs

scrappymo! said...

What a marelous gift. This box you have made is gorgeous and love how you colour coordinated the flowers to match!