Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Blog Hop Day 4 !!

Welcome Blog Hop Day 4!!


Today I will be showing you a gift box that is so fun and easy to make!

This box is on page 80 of the Wild Card Cartridge, it is the giftbox 2 (so use the shift button)
I picked a 12X12 sheet of pattern paper from the Color Bok School Life pack, I did use a heavier paper because I am putting treats on the inside. I used the fit to page button so this would cut it as large as it can on a 12X12 sheet and it cut it at 5 3/4". I scored all the lines then I measured the open window and glued in some acetate paper that was 3"x4". I then glued the box together.


Here is the front:


Here is the back:
Then I filled it with LifeSaver Candies:
And added some red twine to help keep it all together!




I will have my chickie give this to her teacher so she can have some treats in her desk!

I'm sure you can tell I love super fast, simple and fun projects! I learned if I think about it, and think about it my projects look busy and I never like them. Now I just go with my gut and say less is more and now I always like how they look! It is easier to add than to take off!

** For those of you who have asked, I used my ATG gun to adhere all my projects together.**

If you are here for the blog hop for the first time, please click here to be directed to the original posting, The original posting is the only comments that will be entered for the blog candy! I am the last blog for the hop!

Be sure to come back all week long for fun and exciting ideas!
In case you get lost along the way here is a list of blogs to hop along:
Just click on the names!



Multi-taking: This is being entered over My Sheri Crafts: Back to School!

46 comments:

  1. Oh, I love this Carri. Your choice of paper is awesome!

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  2. So simple but yet such a nice idea! As a teacher I would love to get this and I would 100% find another use for the box once the candy was gone (more then likely by the end of the day lol)!
    Tara

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  3. I didn't realize Wild Card had a box feature! So glad you shared this project! I will be trying one today

    Kerri
    www.caresofkerri.blogspot.com

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  4. So cute. What a perfect little box to give to a student, teacher, or a parent. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  5. GRANDASTIC! I love it.. Nice job.. Red and white works so well together too! Very fresh and "treat" like colors I think!

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  6. Neat box, will have to remember this on.

    shanasewing@yahoo.com

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  7. thanks for sharing this wonderful box.
    love it.

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  8. I didn't know this cut was on wild card, I can't wait to try it! Love your paper! TFS
    beejaysstudio.blogspot.com

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  9. This is so adorable and nice and quick!! Gotta love quick with 4 busy kids!! thanks for the idea!!
    Barb :)

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  10. This is gonna sound cliche, but I have that cartridge and never noticed that cut! Wow. I am going to have to take a look at that!

    TFS!

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  11. What a great idea your box came out so cute,love the paper

    http://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com

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  12. I just upgraded to the Expression and now I need to buy this cart and Tags, Bags, Boxes and More...I think I'll be addicted to making cute boxes though!! Great project...Where did you find the acetate sheets? TFS!

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  14. This is really nice. I need to get the Wild Card cartridge. TFS

    www.onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

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  15. Cool, I have the cart and never noticed this. Thanks for sharing, such a great idea!!

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  16. Great box. I love making them. Just wish I had this cart. TFS

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  17. The Wildcard Cart was one of the first carts I bought when I got my expression... how come I never knew it had boxes?? Wow!

    TFS your great project!
    Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com

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  18. This is the whole purpose for the blog hop to learn what our carts have on them LOL... I too did not know about the box feature on my WildCard Cart ... I going to check it out today.

    The Scrapbooking Queen

    www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

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  19. Great project! I have Wild Card - maybe I will do this project soon to slide an A2 sized card set in. Thanks for the idea and for posting about my giveaway on your blog! Good luck!

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  20. What a great idea! I didn't realize that was on the wild card!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  21. Great idea! I can't wait to try this out myself. :) TFS and have a great day.

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  22. I've been wondering about that cartridge and am starting to find out that you can do lots with it. Did you know that another blogging gal made a project with each die-cut on the Wildcard Cartridge? You can find her on youtube if you are interested. Love your project today and especially the paper that you used. Who wouldn't love a box of lifesavers? :O) You could also attach a tag that says 'You are a Lifesaver' for helping me with (fill in the blank). Thanks for sharing sweetie!

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  23. LOVE IT... I love Connie's idea about the tag that says you are a lifesaver... I have an awesome friend who i always tell her she's a lifesaver... i am making her one of these... What did you use for the plastic on the box?

    THIS HOP ROCKS!

    Melia
    wifey7799@gmail.com

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  24. What a great idea! I didn't realize that wild card had a box feature - I use wild card all the time! TFS!

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  25. What a great gift box. I could even use this for Christmas presents.

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  26. Wild Card is one of my favorite carts!! I love the idea (I didn't realize this was in there). Thanks so much for the ideas!!!!! :) Loving the blog hop!!!!!!

    Celeste B.
    ccscards.blogspot.com

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  27. I'm another one who has the WC cartridge and didn't realize there was this cute box. Love the size you made it. I can think of lots of items to go in this box...ALL edible, of course! lol
    Cathy S

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  28. Wow! I've got to put several carts on my wish list. I love the idea of making boxes. Congrats on making 100 followers!
    msdjmyers AT yahoo DOT com

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  29. Adorable. All I can say is I hope one of my students brings me a cute gift like this.

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  30. I have this cart. and had no idea that this cute and quick box was on there. Thanks for giving me another great idea

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  31. Very nice. I love the simplicity of it and its usefulness. Some recipient is going to be quite happy. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.
    Veronica
    vballen@comcast.net

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  32. The teacher is going to love you!!!

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  33. Carri...what a sweet gift! I would love to get that if I was the teacher! Great job.

    Theresa99 :)

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  34. What a fun gift. I love this super simple box, I LOVE simple!!
    HUGS
    Cristi

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  35. I am right there with ya...I love simple! Love this super simple and quick little gift box! THANK YOU!!

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  36. I have Wild Card but didn't know this cute little box was on it!! I need to go rediscover that cartridge. TFS and inspiring!
    Lori
    http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/

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  37. This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing with us at myshericrafts!

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  38. This is a great idea! I may try this for my son's first day of preschool!

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  39. Thanks for sharing this. I have this cartridge but I haven't tried this cut.
    mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

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  40. Simple and Sweet.

    April
    nginerd at gmail dot com
    http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

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  41. WOW!! Thanks for posting this and giving me a gift idea, I have that cart and didn't know that was on there! Great job!

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