Friday, 7 May 2010

Another box, this one for my mum

As lots of you know, my mum is celebrating a big-ish birthday next week. I have made a box to house her pressies in. I bought her a china figurine from a range that she collects and made a little cross stitch trinket pot and popped in a sixpence from the year she was born. I have also made up a box of my cards. I am also planning an afternoon tea with my lot, my mum and dad and my brother and his partner. I am going to be busy this coming week planning what to bake and even going to try making some jam!

Anyway, back to the box ;-)

The box itself is the largest of a set of 3 bare boxes from Papermania. I have painted it with the most gorgeous of blues acrylic paint. It took 3 coats to get a nice even finish. I then decorated the lid with beautiful floral paper and a gorgeous Tilda. I finished the box lid with a piece of the most beautiful lace ever that was given to me by my lovely friend Jennie x

I would like to enter this box into the ollowing challenges:

Supplies:
Box - Papermania Bare Basics box (from a set of 3 nesting boxes)
Paint - Anita's acrylic paint
Lace - from my lovely mate Jennie
Cardstock - Bazzill Basics
Paper & die cut tag/alphabet - Papermania Rose Garden
Image - Sweet Tilda, Magnolia coloured with Promarkers, dress has been paper pieced and shoes covered with Glossy Accents so they shine
Tools - scissors used to distress the edges of the card & paper
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31 comments:

  1. bunbun27 May 2010 at 19:38

    sarah it's absolutely gorgeous! your mum is going to love it! it's perfect... xx

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  2. Angie - Bumble Bee's Craft Den7 May 2010 at 20:27

    Wow lovely box - lovely colour. It really looks beautiful.

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  3. Judith7 May 2010 at 20:31

    That is beautiful. x

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  4. Karen7 May 2010 at 20:35

    Oh Sarah thats absoloutely gorgeous, what a beautiful keepsake and such a thoughtful gift xx

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  5. pinky7 May 2010 at 20:49

    Absolutely gorgeous, a real little treasure chest. Thanks for sharing at BTC&G this month.
    Pinky

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  6. jackiescrafts7 May 2010 at 20:57

    Oooh that's gorgeous your Mum is sure to love it. It sounds like you have some lovely things planned to celebrate with her

    Hugs Jackie x

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  7. Pop's Cards7 May 2010 at 21:37

    This is stunning i love the colours that you have chosen for her, really sweet big hugs Pops x x x

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  8. Susan (aka TomsMom)7 May 2010 at 21:45

    Oh wow! That is one gorgeous box and your mom is one lucky, lucky lady to be receiving something so special and so pretty. I love the blue, I love the paper, I love the pretty Tilda, I love the lace. I wish my daughter could do something like that for me! (She's not into crafts!)

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  9. Doreen7 May 2010 at 21:46

    Wow simply stunning.xxx

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  10. leia7 May 2010 at 21:50

    Wow this is really gorgeous! The ribbon is beautiful and I love how you've paper-pieced your Tilda to match x

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  11. theboelemas@aol.com7 May 2010 at 22:04

    OH wow - what a beautiful box, your Mum is going to be thrilled. It's stunning Sarah. x

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  12. Donna8 May 2010 at 00:21

    WOW...Sarah, this is simply beautiful! Your Mum is going to love it. I love the soft blues and the Papers are so pretty, and Tilda looks divine. That Lace is to die for too. Stunning piece of Art.
    Hugs, Donna x

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  13. the crafty duck8 May 2010 at 09:02

    Hi sarah, what a gorgeous box, it is so pretty!! love Tilda and your lace is fab, lots of love Steph

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  14. hassy8 May 2010 at 13:28

    A stunning box, wow.. your mum will be chuffed with that, it will be one that will be kept out and not hidden in a drawer.. :D Christine x

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  15. Sharon8 May 2010 at 14:40

    Oh wow!!! its beautiful! you mum will be over the moon with this!

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  16. Lesley8 May 2010 at 15:08

    Beautiful box Sarah, and what lovely plans for your mum's birthday! xx

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  17. Graphicat8 May 2010 at 15:36

    This is gorgeous. Wonderful job, you can tell you put alot of love into this!

    Thanks for joining us at Stamptacular this week.
    Hugs
    cheri

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  18. Mary8 May 2010 at 19:12

    Sooo pretty - and the lace trim is gorgeous! Thanks for playing along with Corrosive Challenges!

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  19. Unknown8 May 2010 at 19:23

    omg that is the most stunning box!! she will love it im sure xx

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  20. Jennie - The Crafty Wife8 May 2010 at 21:45

    Sarah you've given a piece of lace such a beautiful backdrop with this absolutely fabulous box. I adore the Tilda and I'm sure your mum will absolutley treasure this wonderful gift and keepsake. The blue is a fabulous colour.

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  21. Eiglas9 May 2010 at 01:10

    Jennie, these are gorgeous projects!
    Thank you so much for coming over to play at C.R.A.F.T this week!
    Hugs,
    Eiglas
    x

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  22. Carolyn9 May 2010 at 03:06

    Wow Sarah!!!!! Absolutely stunning. I think the lace is so gorgeous. I'm checking into that for sure. What a great gift. I know I would go nuts for such a beautiful gift. Thanks for joining in at SSC.
    Hugs xx
    Carolyn

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  23. Jo Nevill9 May 2010 at 08:39

    Such a stunning box, just beautiful details.

    Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this week.

    Hugs,

    Jo xx

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  24. Ali9 May 2010 at 17:24

    Beautiful - it sounds like you have some lovely things lined up for your mum - hope she is on top form xx (hugs)

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  25. Dena9 May 2010 at 19:53

    My goodness, how precious. Love how you paper pieced the dress. Looks sensational!!!!!
    Thanks for joining in on the Simon Says Blog hop. Best of luck with the prizes!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  26. Trimgym9 May 2010 at 21:31

    Great box, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck!

    Jo and Tigerlover.

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  27. Hannapanna10 May 2010 at 19:11

    This is just stunning! Love the beautiful colours, the patterned papers are gorgeous and Tilda is supercute too. Thanks for joining us over at BTC&G this month. Hugs Hanna

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  28. PepPop11 May 2010 at 00:34

    Simply stunning!!!! I'm sure your mum will love it and will keep it forever. Jaqui x

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  29. andrea12 May 2010 at 09:01

    that is gorgeous your mum is going to love it,i love the rose garden papers i got them last week and keep using them,thankyou for joining us at fab'n'funky this week
    andrea

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  30. Lisa12 May 2010 at 22:46

    Beautiful gift! Gorgeous details~ Thanks for joining us at Stamp Something!

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  31. Erin...13 May 2010 at 21:02

    gorgeous box!!!! what wonderful colors and embellies! Thank you for playing along with us at Stamp Something this week, hope to see you again soon!

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