Tuesday, September 23, 2014

A tiny little box of fancy!

Hi friends and followers,

First of all let me thank all my followers for signing up as I see a few that are new as I appreciate all of you, I also hope I will continue to deserve your attention with what we all have in common, our favorite crafts.

Today I want to share with you a little box I made from scratch, there is something about round boxes that makes me want to add something special to it.  I like the round boxes best but, they don't love me back lol.

It was a learning process since I didn't want to go to the store and buy a round box that's my lesson for my next round box, "note to self", next time just go buy a few round boxes ahead of time.  Much easier to cover with the paper we love, than making the frame, lid and pray it all fits.......:0), lesson learned.

So this round box is not very big as it measures 4 inches (10cm) diameter and  4.5 inches (10.5cm) high.  It took a few flowers made from scratch I had made a few months ago.  I used a doily die cut on hand (Die-Versions Valentine lace), but it doesn't matter which one you have this one is 3 inches X 3 inches. I have folded and inked the edges of 8 doilies.  The next step was to adhere all round triangles onto a cut out circle for the base of about 1 1/2 inch in diameter.  I needed 8 of the circles folded twice to create a multi layered full circle. 

I woke up with this idea in mind and had to just go ahead and try it.  While I was adding a backing of Tulle.....is when I decided to add this embellishment to a round box as a topper.  So this creation was a fun and interesting as it was progressing slowly.  

So here it is:
 

 

 

 

 

Hoping that was inspirational to you.  This is ideal for small handout presents, to a very special person in your life.  This person will definitely see how special she is to you
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5 comments:

  1. Your perseverance of making this box, paid off in the end, Nikky, as it is a gorgeous round box. Not seen one like this before....It would make a lovely gift for someone Very Special. Love the colours of the papers and flowers too....well done.....xxxx

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  2. This is SOOO PRETTY ....
    It must have taken you ages to make - the attention to detail is
    "awesome"
    Every credit to you - you really do put your heart & soul into each beautiful project that you make made all the more special using your handmade flowers - beautiful
    WELL DONE !

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  3. Wow! I've never seen a round box like this before. Ver pretty and ever so delicate. I'm sure the lucky person who receives this box will love it forever. Thanks for sharing. Geri

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  4. Thank you everyone. It was a labor of love for me...Have a great day!
    Nicole

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  5. One word...WOW! This is fabulous, Nicole!!!

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