Wednesday 21 December 2011

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

So, are you all ready for the big day? No??? Me neither ;-) Things have been hectic in our house to say the least as my nan has been in and out of hospital with a broken hip, broken arm and other things and my mini monkey has had a nasty ear infection for over a week. So if I haven't dropped by your blog for a while that is why x

This is my last make for Christmas, it is a tissue box cover for our lovely neighbours. I say it is my last make for Christmas, I think it is actually the only thing I have made bar cards, tags and a couple of altered gift bags.

I used the tutorial here but changed the dimensions to fit my tissue box. The pink cardstock has been embossed with snowflakes and then I've wiped a brown chalk inkpad over for a distressed look. The gorgeous bear is designed by StampArt aka Kathy and called HollyBelle. She is available to purchase here.



Supplies:
Image - HollyBelle coloured with Promarkers
Paper - October Afternoon
Cardstock - Bazzill kraft & Core'dinations Tim Holtz
Flowers - selection from Crafty Emma's Store
Metal corners - present from a lovely lady, thank you lovely lady x
Tools - Oval Nesties, Fiskars border punch, Sizzix snowflake embossing board, brown chalk inkpad, Stardust Stickles

18 comments:

  1. Sounds like my household :(

    Hope your nan is recovering and that your lo is better before the big day.

    This box is stunning! I think I'll have to move and become your neighbour :D

    Have a fab Christmas

    Claire x

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  2. Oh I am sorry to hear about your Nan and your Monkey. I hope your Nan is now improving Sarah.
    Your box is just gorgeous,I keep going to have a go at one of these.xxx

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  3. Beautiful tissue box - so pretty in pink! Thanks for joining us at Stamptacular! Hugs, Marcy

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  4. Sarah this is beautiful. Hope your Nan and little boy are getting better.
    Have lovely Christmas.
    Dx

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  5. Fabulous box!

    Thank you for joining us at Sparkles for our "Anything but a Christmas card" Challenge

    Hope you will join us again soon, good luck in the draw

    Shaz x

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  6. Hope things improve for you and yours in the new year hun - love the tissue box
    xx

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  7. Gorgeous box, Sarah. Hope there's good news for your Nan and that the little fella improves a lot for Christmas day

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  8. beautiful box sarah.the image is so sweet and i love your pretty colours and details :D
    i hope everyone is feeling better for christmas.

    xx coops xx

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  9. What a nice box! Thanks for joining us at stamptacular sunday and I wish you luck on the challenge. Hope we see you soon again at stamptacular.

    Hugs,
    Heleen

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  10. this is beautiful Sarah and what a great idea for a handmade gift. Thanks for the link to the tutorial I will definitely be trying this one out :) Gemm x

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  11. Oooh Sarah this is absolutely gorgeous, I wish I was your neighbour lol.
    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas hunny and Santa is kind to you :)
    hugs Mandy xx

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  12. Beautifully done! Love the image you've used and the corner pieces are a perfect touch. Thanks for joining us at MMCS.

    Shelby

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  14. Beautiful tissue box. Such a lovely idea. Thank you for joining us at Divas by Design.
    Sarah-Jane xx

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  15. Hi sweetie this is just gorgeous, hugs pops x

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  16. Wow this is a stunning tissue box. Beautifully decorated! Thanks for joining us at MMCS Challenge.
    Diane xx

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  17. Wow, this is amazing! Thanks for playing with us at MMCS challenge this week! Hugs!

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  18. This looks wonderful. What a fabulous idea. Your cute little teddy looks lovely. Thanks for joining us at Divas by Design.
    Hugs,
    Andie xx

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