Tada! There are lots of tutorials on the internet for making these box cards - I used this one over at Splitcoaststampers and found it surprisingly quick and simple.
I wanted my box to look like a wooden box so I masked off each panel and stamped it with Stampin' Up's Hardwood background stamp. (This stamp is getting a lot of use in my Crafting Square Metre - check out some more of my samples here!)
Once I'd made my box, I needed some flowers to put in it!
Out came my Flower Patch photopolymer stamps and, since Stampin' Up has thoughtfully designed framelits that coordinate with this set, I had lots of flowers and leaves stamped and cut out in no time! These were stuck onto strips of acetate and arranged in the box.
This sentiment makes me giggle and I'm sure my friend, who has a lively sense of humour, will appreciate it too! Bloomin' birthdays eh?!
This style of card folds flat for popping into an envelope, so it's quite practical and, I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed making it. In fact, I'm already thinking of other themes... watch this space!
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Vicky this is such a gorgeous card (in a box). So bright and festive and absolutely perfect for a friend with a lively sense of humour. I'm a CAS girl myself, and every now and then enjoy making something special as you have here.
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Beautiful card - simply amazing!
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Love your box of flowers Vicky lovely colour pallet and these flowers are everlasting
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That box card is sensational Vicky. Certain to make your friend feel special.
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Love box cards Vicky, as you probably gathered and yours is fabulous! I'm definitely going to treat myself to that hardwood stamp and I love your color choice for the flowers your friend will be delighted with it :-)
ReplyDeleteScary how quick the children grow up and life changes but they never really leave and it's always a joy to welcome them back ;-)
Val x
Absolutely beautiful. I love the "wooden" box so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful these cards in boxes are so effective I love them and they aren't too difficult to make
ReplyDeleteJackie x
Gorgeous card Vicky - that sentiment is great isn't it! Hope life settles down soon - I remember when my daughter first went to uni and now she's teaching, yikes I feel old!!! - J xx
ReplyDeleteSuch an emotional time for you all Vicky I remember it only too well, all of a sudden they are all grown up and leaving home my thoughts are with you. Now onto this super card I love it i lie how you use the wood effect for the box and the blooms are soooooo pretty. I bought a ton of these pop ups for my Cameo and haven't done one they are far too difficult for me.
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Vicky, it's gorgeous! Now I'm already thinking about how to do my own version. You know how my mind works LOL! I hope you have a great weekend sweetie! :) x
ReplyDeleteI love the vibrancy of the colours you've used against the background of the hardwood stamp. xx
ReplyDeleteStunning Vicky - I still haven't made one of this, but you have given me the inspiration to give it a go! Nx
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