Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Xmas Box

Good Morning!  I can't believe how quickly XMAS is coming up!  I pulled out all my decorations this weekend.  I got all by my tree out.  I also got all my XMAS cards done but now I can't find envelopes.  Who would ever think that envelopes would be my problem!  I have been to 4 stores and noone has A4 envy's.  Now I just need to finish my shopping and plan XMAS eve.  I have my family over for drinks and snakes and we do a gift card yankee swap.  It is alot of fun.

Today is Tuesday so that means another great challenge at Going Grey with Scrap-Creations.  This weeks theme is Christmas Gift or Gift Holder.  I made this box.  It gives me so many choices.  I can put a gift card in it, Jewelry or Candy!   I haven't decided yet who is going to get it.  Maybe my Mother.  I am not usually one to make anything but cards but this was alot of fun.  I can see me doing this again.  This is why I like challenges.  It makes me try things I normally would not do.

So take a break from all the shopping, parties, decorating and be creative!  I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

The other great challenges this card fits are:

Lexi's Creations - Blue & Silver - I love blue's and silver so when I started making this box I reached for my blue Bo Bunny paper and the had to add the silver cording when I thought I wanted something whimsey.  I like the way it came out

Lollipop Crafts - Winter - What says winter better than snowflakes!  I love this paper and the snowflakes added to the top.

One Stitch at a Time - Old Stash / New Stash - Old on this box is my CS/Silver Cording and pearls.  New is the DP and the Crepe paper.

Totally Papercrafts - XMAS punches - I love this snowflake punch.  Of all my winter punches I would say this is my favorite.

Crafty Pad - Anything Goes - Great theme for me this week!!

The Stamp Man - 3 colors - My 3 colors are Light Blue, Dark Blue and Silver or white.


Bee Crafty - Winter, not XMAS - Snowflakes definitely say Winter!  Of course, I can wait until after XMAS for any Flakes to fall from the sky.  

My Sheri Crafts - Blue & Silver - I love the blues in this DP and I think the Silver Cording added just enough to the box.

Craft your Days Away - Texture - I love my new Crepe Paper by Melissa Francis.  It adds alot of texture to the flower on the top of the box.  I want to reach for it every time I make something.

Fussy & Fancy - Anything but a card -  I usually on make cards but I had so much fun making this box I can see me doing it again.

Fun with Shapes - Everything but a card - I really like this box and the biggest decision I have is who will get their present in it for XMAS.

Paper Romance - Winter -  I love snowflakes made with punches and paper.  Nothing says winter more than snow.

Moving along with the Times - For someone special - I think having a beautiful box to put your gift in says you are special to that person.  I think the special person getting this will be my mother.

Digi Doodle Shop Best - Let it Snow - Okay but only on paper!  I love all the snowflakes on this box.

Cute Card Thursday - Blue - I love blue on winter cards so, of course, I used blue for my box.

Alot Rubber Stamps - Snowflakes - Yes, there are snowflakes on my DP and on the top of my box.

Crafty Creations - Gift Card Holder - I am putting a gift card in this for my mother.

Stampavie & More - Snow /Snowflakes - I love the blue flakes on this box.

Thanks for visiting.  Thanks to everyone who leaves comments.  I love reading all of them.

Peggy

32 comments:

Debbie said...

Oh Peggy this is just gorgeous - perfect attention to detail. :) :) :)
Thanks for sharing with us at The Crafty Pad this week.
To be eligible for our big 100 challenge prize draw please leave a comment guessing how many ribbons and post our 100th badge on your blog. :)
There are also mini challenges on the DT blogs. :)
Hope you will join in. :)

Debbie The Crafty Pad

Crystal said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS Holiday box Peggy!

Karen said...

What a lovely project, thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best.
xx

Lorraine said...

Stunning box. I just LOVE that. Thanks for taking part at The Crafty Pad this week, but please note Debbie's post above. Thanks. :o)

Sandra P said...

This is outstanding! Love the punched accents :)

Thanks for joining Paper Romance this week!

Hugs,
Sandra P

Michelle Quinno said...

Please don't tell me A4 is the standard card size. I only have a package at home!!

This is so pretty, Peggy! I'm sure your mom will love it!

sallysbitz2 said...

This is fantastic xx
Love your choice of colours.

If mine turned out like this, I would definatly make more, so unique x

Basement Stamper said...

your box is phenomenal, gorgeous job. My favorite color combo!!

Tracy said...

Your box is absolutely gorgeous! Love your paper choices and that accordion flower and giant snowflake on top are fantastic! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Holiday gift box!! Thanks so much for playing the Crafty creations challenge!
smiles,Deena

Pami said...

Hi Peggy, this box is just fabulous. I think it is so lovely to give a gift a handmade box or bag. Thank you for sharing with us at MAWTT this week. Good luck. Pami x

Joey said...

Hiya Peggy

this is gorgeous, the detail is amazing! lovely box, thanks forjoining us at TPC

Joey.x

Sarah said...

What a gorgeous box Peggy. Thank you for joining us at Craft Your Days Away for my Texture challenge, good luck xxx

Kathy W. said...

Such a pretty box Peggy! =) Love it!!

Dragon said...

Stunning box and long list!!! Thanks for playing with the Stampman theme this time
Frankie
xx

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful creation.Love the shades of blue and your handcrafted embellishment.Thanks fos joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
Lisa x

Raquel said...

LOVE this box!

Hazel (Didos) said...

Ah what a super box, Love it, Thanks for joining in with us on MAWTT this week Hazelxox

Unknown said...

Oh this is gorgeous, really beautiful. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT this week

maxine said...

This is beautiful thanks for joining us at the crafty pad.

Sue said...

Hi Peggy
wow what a stunning box, beautiful work, thank you for joining us at Totally Papercrafts this week, hope to see you next time, sue,x

Gem said...

absolutely stunning box! Thanks for joining in our challenge at One Stitch at a Time this week! Gemma :)
P.S. check out my yummy blog candy here, ends 12/12! :)

Stempeltiger said...

Your christmas box is really beautiful Peggy.
Love the colours and papers.

Thanks for joining us at Fun with Shapes and more.

Hugs, Swantje x

Brenda Brown said...

Such a beautiful box Peggy - I love the colour, the papers and the 3D snowflake and flower on the top - just stunning.
Thanks for sharing it with us at OSAAT this week.
luv {brenda} xox

...just Peggy said...

Your box is just beautiful! I love the snowflakes too...Thank you for joining us at Lollipop Crafts.

♥♥RubyM:)♥♥ said...

OH ADORABLE XMAS BOX!! I love your topper it's a work of art.The person taht gets this is one luck person!!! Can i ask how did you do it??? If you don't mind sharing the template :) AWSOME BOX!!!RubyM:)

Choccy said...

Peggy thats such a stunning box. Wow !!

Thank you for sharing with us at OSAAT for our new stash/ old stash challenge. Good Luck !!

Choccy x

Unknown said...

I love your christmas box it is stunning. We would love you to join our challenges at http://letscreatechallenges.blogspot.com/
Will check back often.
Eileen

NEEDLEWINGS said...

The gift is just awesome! Wish I could get creative, but the house is in remodel mode. It's fun to window shop for the time being! Glad I came upon your blog.

Lisa (mldesignworks) said...

This is beautiful, Peggy! Thanks for joining Fussy and Fancy this week! Lisa

Paper Bagley said...

Well done, great use of texture. This will be a fun 2011...see you in it...Tootsie

Anni said...

This is so pretty! :)