A box for a snow globe

Hello and welcome!

It seems as if everyone loves unicorns – so who could resist this sweet little snow globe?  I couldn’t, so of course I had to get it when I spotted it.

Once I’d brought it home, I decided that it would make a lovely gift for a friend of mine who just adores unicorns – so I made a box for it.

To make sure the box was the right size, I measured the height of the snow globe and across the widest point of the base.  It was 2 ¾ inches high and 2 inches across.  

Then I did some calculations to work out how much paper I needed.

The box needed a base,(2") sides (2 3/4") and a lid (2") - that adds up to 6 3/4"

My box needs four sides that are 2" and 1/2 " to join the edges together, so that adds  up to 8 1/2"

So I need a piece of paper or card that's 6 3/4 " by 8 1/2". Simples!

Here's the tutorial about how to put it together - 

Don't you think that, by putting the gift in a little box, it seems more impressive somehow?  I hope my friend likes it - what do you think?

Keep crafting

Keren



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InspireINK - Soft Kitty

Hello and welcome to my bit of the latest InspireINK Blog Hop!

This month's theme was set by the lovely Keila, and this time we've been given a sketch to work from.

 I've chosen to make a scrapbook page based on the sketch.

One of the great advantages of scrapbooking is that you get to keep what you've made (unlike greetings cards, which you mostly give to other people) so you have all the fun of crafting and you still have the beautiful paper and embellishments you used when you've finished.  I call that a win-win situation!  

The picture is of Mysti, having a snooze in front of the window.  There's a hidden  spot behind the photo where I will do some journalling. 

I could put this into an album, but I think I'm going to frame it - another good thing about a scrapbook page!

Anyway, I'm sure you're anxious to see what Heather has for you  - so please find her blog by clicking here!

Keep Crafting!

Keren
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It's a short and, I hope, sweet post today folks.  Not to bore you with the details, but I am suffering with sciatica and can barely sit at my keyboard.  Luckily, today's project was filmed well ahead of time! 

Strangely enough, while sitting, bending, or even lying down is blooming' painful, standing is not too bad, so crafting can continue!

See you again soon!

Crafty hugs,

Keren


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