Matchbox explosion box

Hello and welcome!

I admit, I am a bit addicted to my crafty supplies.  Its not often I make something without using my Big Shot or stamps, so today's project is a bit of a departure. 

I'm a bit late to the party with this one, too.  Somehow, I've only just managed to catch up with the Matchbox Explosion Box - there are lots of them on Pinterest and YouTube so I can't explain how I missed them all!

When you remove the lid, the box opens up to reveal four little drawers - so handy!

I used the envelope punch board and it made the construction so easy.  Apart from that, I used paper, card and a bit of ribbon and a doiley to decorate.  The Share What You Love paper is such good quality, it makes a nice sturdy box - as well as being so very pretty!  

Here's how I made it_ 

I'll use mine for keeping my sewing kit organised - pins, embroidery scissors, tape measure, needles will all fit in the drawers.  What else could you use it for?

Keep Crafting,

Keren


Product List

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock

[138344]

Tranquil Tide 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

[147802]

Pearlized Doilies

[146936]

Envelope Punch Board

[133774]

Dragonfly Dreaming

Hello - and welcome!

Today I've been CASE-ing another demo's work.  I got this idea from Rachel Tessman (you can find her blog here). I was so impressed with the clever way the dragonfly acts as a closure for the card.

Here's my version.  So that the dragonfly was in the centre of the card, I made the front asymmetrical so that the punched slot would be in the right place.

Isn't that so much fun?

I used markers to add colour to the wings, but you could get the same effect using stamp pads.  (Speaking of stamp pads, have you  seen this month's special offer for new demonstrators where you get 10 free stamp pads as well as the usual £130-worth of items for £99 when you join as a demonstrator?  There's never been a better time to join!)

See you again soon!

Crafty hugs,

Keren

Product List

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies

[142749]

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142924]

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

[147157]

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

Faceted box

Hello, and welcome to my blog.  

The blogging has been a bit hit-and-miss lately and for that I apologise.  There's barn quite a bit going on with the family that's taken up a lot of my time and energy. I won't bore you with the details, but it has meant that sometimes the blogging has to be hit and run.

Thankfully, I have crafting to help me relax and keep me sane.  Designing projects and working out the details occupies my mind, and making the projects keeps my hands busy.  

Today's project started off to be a little domed box, but I played around with the measurements and got this interesting shape.  Here's how it went together -

Here's the cutting/scoring diagram -

And you'll find the products I used below.  I've been playing with items from the new catalogue just to tease you - but it's not too long to wait before you can get your hands on them, with the new catalogue open for business at the beginning of June.  I'm so excited...!

Keep crafting,

Keren

Product List

Handwritten Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146524]

Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

[146926]

Pool Party A4 Card Stock

[124391]

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

A Good Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145873]

Old Olive 1/8" Sheer Ribbon

[144171]

1-3/8" (3.5 Cm) Scallop Circle Punch

[146139]

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

[106576]