Speaking of boxes, how about a book box?

A while back, while on a blog I'd recently discovered, she posted a book box.  I fell in love with it.  The blog is --- JanB Handmade Cards Atelier and the website is:
http://www.janbcards.com/2017/06/delightful-daisy-book-box-video.html

Her strongest talent lies in making things like this and she gives complete instructions in her videos.  I did have one problem with this project though, because she gave the measurements for the box part of the project as needing a 12 X 12" CS.  I wanted to use 8 1/2 X 11" CS, so I'd have more color choices.  I was able to adapt the measurements just fine, and then I was off and making not just 1 or 2 or 3 ... but 4 book boxes.  I loved them.  Each one of mine is filled with cards and coordinating envelopes, but the box could also be used for a small gift.  So let's get started with my first box. 

Is this pretty or what?  I love it.  I used Calypso Coral for my box box and covered it with the DSP and then all the layered goodness.  It was really fun.  Here are more shots of my box and what's inside. 

The ribbon slips between the DSP and the box and ties on the side.  Be careful not to forget this step.

Here are the cards I placed inside.  I used a die cut leaf as a stencil and did some quick sponging.  There are 5 or 6 cards inside.  I tied them all together with a ribbon.  It looks pretty when you open the box.  Look closely and you can see that I completely lined the box with more DSP.  Not only does it look pretty this way, but it also adds a smidge more strength to the box.

These boxes are pretty hardy, too, because they've been moved around here and there in my studio and are still in perfect shape.  Part of the fun in making something beautiful is sharing it.  All my boxes are going to be given to some very special people this week, my therapists and our wonderful receptionist, for their dedicated help in seeing me through three rounds of therapy in just a very few months.  I couldn't have made my recovery without them.  I can't wait to see how they like them.

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Five Days of Daisies, Day Five

Well, we've made it to Day Five of my Five Days of Daisies.  I've saved my favorite for last.  I love this one.

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Five Days of Daisies, Day Four

We're winding down on my Five Days of Daisies.  Here's my fourth card for you to enjoy.

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Five Days of Daisies, Day Three

Here we go with Day Three of my daisies.  This little card features Calypso Coral.  Enjoy!

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I WILL BE SCHEDULING MORE BRUSHO CLASSES AT A LATER DATE.  THESE WILL BE $20. OR FREE WITH AN ORDER (THROUGH ME) OF BRUSHO AND WATERCOLOR PAPER.

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

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Five Days of Daisies, Day Two

Are you ready for my Day Two daisy card?  Let's get right to it.  

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I WILL BE SCHEDULING MORE BRUSHO CLASSES AT A LATER DATE.  THESE WILL BE $20. OR FREE WITH AN ORDER (THROUGH ME) OF BRUSHO AND WATERCOLOR PAPER.

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

THERE AREN'T ANY CLASSES IN MAY.

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Five Days of Daisies, Day One

Are you ready for 5 days of daisies?  These will all be 4 x 4" cards.  You can mail them in a full-sized envelope, but I like to use them to brighten someone's day ... a little surprise gift for someone needing a lift, tuck them into someone's SU order, slip into someone's lunch ... you get the idea.  I love to use my cards as a way to spread joy to others.  What better way to do it than with daisies.  Here's my card #1:

Isn't it pretty? ... and oh so cheerful!

You have plenty of room to write a little note on the inside.  Be sure to come on back for Day #2.

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- April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00

MY APRIL 21 SATURDAY STAMPERS CLASS IS NOW TOTALLY FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  

THERE HAS BEEN SUCH AN INTEREST IN THIS, I WILL SCHEDULE ANOTHER BRUSHO CLASS AT A LATER DATE.

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

THERE AREN'T ANY CLASSES IN MAY.

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- Let's create something beautiful today.

More Daisies, Please

How about some more daisies today?  I have 2 cards to share with you.  The first is another version of the design in my previous post.  The second is what I call my 'lone daisy' card.  It's simple and elegant.  Enjoy!

After fussy cutting the tiny daisy, I placed it in the palm of my hand and used a tool (for cake baking, I think) to form a rounded shape.

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- April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00

MY APRIL 21 SATURDAY STAMPERS CLASS IS NOW TOTALLY FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  

THERE HAS BEEN SUCH AN INTEREST IN THIS, I WILL SCHEDULE ANOTHER BRUSHO CLASS AT A LATER DATE.

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

THERE AREN'T ANY CLASSES IN MAY.

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A Good Day for Some Daisies ... and ... The Truth About My Green Thumb

Today seems like a good day for some daisies.  It's 30 degrees out as I write this and our new deck is covered with a thin layer of white frosty crunch.  Our Spring is having a very difficult time finding its way here, although we do have fun bits of green popping up here and there in our flower beds.  I think most of them are day lilies, along with a few iris.  I love daisies.  They always remind me of Spring or Summer and they seem to bring out the happy in everything around them.  I don't seem to do well growing them outdoors, so I put my efforts into using them in my art.  My only green thumb is from inks or paints:)

I love using ovals for the focal piece of a card.  Whatever you place in the frame instantly becomes the star.  For this one, I used 2 colors, creating a mat for my daisies. 

The leafy shape (cut from our Rose Garden thinlits) curves just enough to work perfectly with an oval frame.  I also chose it because it seems to mimic the leafy background in the DSP.

There!  I think I put some happy into our day.  Keep it going and make something beautiful today.

UP NEXT:

- April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.00

MY APRIL 21 SATURDAY STAMPERS CLASS IS NOW TOTALLY FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  

THERE HAS BEEN SUCH AN INTEREST IN THIS, I WILL SCHEDULE ANOTHER BRUSHO CLASS AT A LATER DATE.

NOTE:

Stampin' Blends free classes are 'on hold' until SU gets in more supplies for us.

THERE AREN'T ANY CLASSES IN MAY.

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- Let's create something beautiful today.

Happy Birthday, 2 Ways ... Version One

It must be someone's birthday today.  If so, here's a card just for you.  This card was inspired by a sample in our Annual Catalog. 

I added the DSP to the envelope flap, as well as a strip on the inside of the card.  Perfect coordination:) 

I love the soft colors in the DSP.  I inked the letters darker, to be sure they would stand out against the print background.

Speaking of colors, I've been working on the projects I've designed for my free Stampin' Blends classes.  I'll be offering some available dates soon.  I hope you'll be joining us.
Click here to get all the info for my free class.

Please do keep up with my posted classes that I have scheduled.  I'm counting on enjoying a lot of creative times with you.

MARCH HOSTESS CODE:

3DXZ62JF

Click to see info on free class using Stampin' Blends.

Upcoming classes and events:

March 12 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.

We'll be doing a Mixed Media project --- decorative wooden letters.  Bring the letter of your choice with you and I'll provide all the remaining supplies.  If you'd like the sides of your letter painted, you should try to do this at home, prior to the class OR drop your letter off and I'll paint it for you.  I'll need your letter ASAP, to have it ready for class.  If you have any special embellishments you'd like to add to your letter, bring those with you.  I'll have various embellishments here, as well.

March 18 / Spring Open House / 2:00-5:00

Come and join in on the fun, see displays and demonstrations of our new Stampin' Blends and Brusho products.   RSVP by March 16, to help me prepare for our super fun party.  Use my March Hostess Code to order along with our party orders.  Online orders placed using my Hostess Code will be sent directly to you!

April 9 / Scraps and Prayers / 5:30-7:30 / $15.

We'll be making some beautiful Spring cards, using some fun coloring techniques on them.  You'll love them!

April 21 / Saturday Stampers / 1:00-4:00 / $20.

Brusho!!!  We'll make a Swatch Book and a couple of beautiful cards using this gorgeous new product.

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- Let's create something beautiful today.