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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Origami Box With Lid

Hi Everybody. I thought I would have a change from making cards and since I haven't made one of these boxes for ages I decide I would play with some card.

My Project


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The card stock I used is from the Dream Catcher pad by First Edition and I used the 12 x 12 size so my finished box measures approximately 5 inches square and just over 3 inches high.  Obviously you can make this any size you wish.  I have made so many of these now that it comes very easily, but if you have never made one and would like to try yourself Christina, from "Card Making Magic" and "Flowers Ribbons and Pearls", has a great tutorial here.

I wanted to use the card the opposite way  but I didn't have the right card stock that would tone in and make the lid.  This way looks quite bold, whereas it would be more delicate the other way. The lace, ribbon and pearls have all been in my stash for ages so I have no idea where they were from. The leaves are Spellbinders and Cheery Lynn. The cherry blossoms are from the Hobby House and the other roses are from Hobbycraft.

I like to make these little gifts and gift boxes so that if I need anything unexpectedly  I am not caught out.  I have been stuck in the past, but you learn the hard way don't you?  Well that's been experience anyway.

I hope you all enjoy your day, whatever you happen to be doing.  

Love and hugs from Christine xx


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26 comments:

  1. Unknown28 August 2013 at 06:30

    Hi Christine, love your origami box, so pretty with the lace edging. As you say thet are easy to make. I have tried it and once you get the hang of it they are easy to do. Christina has been a source of wondeful projects that I have given a try and she demonstrates them beautifully in her tutorials.

    Wilma x x x

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  2. Karla28 August 2013 at 06:49

    Ik vind je kado doos heel mooi Christine.
    Je hebt prachtige stempels en kleuren gebruikt.

    Groetjes Karla

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  3. Stamps and Paper28 August 2013 at 06:52

    Beautiful Origami box Christine, I love making these boxes.
    just love how you've decorated your box and your gorgeous colours

    Anne

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  4. Unknown28 August 2013 at 07:07

    These are great for gifts Christine, I usually make some around Christmas - very handy for small trinkets etc. These ones are so pretty.
    Cheers,
    Elaine

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  5. Carole Z28 August 2013 at 07:17

    Morning Christine, your box is so gorgeous..you've decorated it beautifully and I love the colours too, hugs Carole Z X

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  6. Jacqui's little piece of England28 August 2013 at 07:21

    very pretty box Christine, I've never made one of these before but they do look lovely xx

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  7. janieworkum 28 August 2013 at 07:36

    Wat een schitterende creatie en prachtig in de paars tinten
    mgroetjes Janie

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  8. Doreen28 August 2013 at 08:01

    This is just gorgeous,fabulous design.xxx

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  9. Sue28 August 2013 at 08:03

    This is gorgeous Christine, such a fabulous design. I love the papers and beautiful detailing you have added

    Sue xx

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  10. Marie-Louise28 August 2013 at 08:42

    Fantastic box Christine. I love the paper you have used.

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  11. Lorraine28 August 2013 at 08:46

    What a pretty box Christine. The papers and design are gorgeous.
    Lorraine x

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  12. Unknown28 August 2013 at 09:31

    LOVE this project Christine, awesome and thanks for the link...xxx

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  13. Unknown28 August 2013 at 13:04

    Very pretty Christine a lot of work but lovely and worth it.

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  14. anncreatief28 August 2013 at 13:25

    Wat een mooie orgamibox
    Liefs Anneke

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  15. Liz28 August 2013 at 14:13

    Beautiful ! i made one like this recently, love the effect!
    hugs liz

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  16. Karen P28 August 2013 at 15:02

    That's stunning Christine - gorgeous and so cute and beautifully embelllished too. Thank you for the link - will have to try to make one of these Karen x

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  17. Jenny L28 August 2013 at 16:02

    Hi Christine,
    superb origami box. I made one ages ago after seeing yours on your blog last time, but mine isn't sooooooooo pretty as yours is. Maybe I'll finish it off and show it one day.
    I love yours. Thank you for the reminder.
    Have a wonderful crafty day.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  18. Patricia28 August 2013 at 16:25

    Good afternoon Christine, a beautiful box love everything about it.
    I love making these, a lot of folding but great satisfaction at the end if it all.
    Hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  19. Planetsusie28 August 2013 at 17:58

    My favourite colours of course Christine!!! This is so pretty and such a good idea to make a few in advance. I don't know why I never think of this! I love the flowers you have used to embellish the lid - I have just bought some mini orchids from WOC - they are very pretty and I'm wondering whether I will be able to use them!! lol.

    Hope you and John are well.

    Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

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  20. Sue28 August 2013 at 20:28

    This is so lovely Christine! so pretty. Ollie soon came over when I got him a carrot LOL he loves them I'm sure he's been crossed with a rabbit somewhere huggles Sue xxx

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  21. Hazel28 August 2013 at 21:05


    Good evening Christine, I just love your box it's very pretty, I think these boxes are great to have in store as you say for these times when you need a quick present.

    Hazel xx

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  22. Carol28 August 2013 at 22:03

    This is gorgeous Christine, so pretty. Carol x

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  23. Vicky29 August 2013 at 12:16

    It's been such a long time since my last visit, but it is so worth coming back!! Your blog is fantastic, your creations are stunning!! I have spent ages admiring them, thanks so much for sharing them

    hugs Vicky xx

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  24. Crafty Lark29 August 2013 at 17:53

    Fabulous project Christine, totally gorgeous. xx Flora

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  25. Craftyhugs29 August 2013 at 18:14

    Hi honey
    Such a stunning box , think ill make one of these myself next time. It's gorgeous
    I really hope you are well and it's so nice to see you all still blogging.
    Hugs
    Sharon

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  26. scrappymo!30 August 2013 at 04:14

    This is so very pretty! Love the way the papers are folded to show the two patterns.
    The lid is gorgeous!

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