Sunday, January 2, 2011

MSL Blues Challenge

Have I mentioned that I purchased a Sizzix Big Shot Pro and several dies as a Christmas present to myself? I love making containers. I sell many of them and give quite a few as gifts. I think it's the decorating that I love. This matchbox die makes a box big enough to be useful. The finished box size is 3-5/8'' x 5-1/4'' x 1-1/8'' and that's a pretty substantial box. It's very easy to assemble after being cut and the die will cut heavy cardstock so the box is very sturdy. I used the measurements to cut the design paper to decorate the matchbox and added a brad for a drawer pull.


This box will hold a good-sized gift: a nice scarf, jewelry, gift cards, candy, a small digital camera or cell phone.

This is one of the new Maggies from the winter 2011 'So Special' collection. They aren't on any websites I've seen so far so I can't tell you the name, but the entire collection was centered around birthdays and Cindy will have them on her site soon.


This is the box closed.

Paper: K&Co Que Sera Sera, Stardream Metallic Lapis Lazuli; Stamps: Stampin' Up, Magnolia 2011 ' So Special' Collection; Distress Stickles Stormy Sky, Cloud 9 Rain Dots, Spellbinder Big Scalloped Ovals, Classic Squares Small; Ribbon: Stash; Copics: [Skin R20, E01, E00, E000][Hair E19, E09, E07][Package Y28, Spica Clear][Shoes E34, E35, E37][Clothes B97, B95, B93][Airbrush Y28]

65 comments:

  1. Came here over Feline Playful.
    It is so nice to meet new crafting friend! Your talent is amazing!
    Regards,
    Mariska

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  2. an absolutely gorgeous gift box, i like the Tilda. i came over from feline playful, so glad i did, your blog is lovely.
    Kevin xx

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  3. Wow CIndy, I love it!!! Love the colors...love everything about it! : )

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  4. Such a great box card, lovee it
    Hugs

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  5. Beautiful box. Happy New Year! I have become a follower.

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  6. Hi! I am visiting from the Feline Playful give a comment - receive a comment event. I am now a follower! I wish you a Happy New Year filled with lots of crafting time. Enjoy your new big Shot!

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  7. Hiya, i came via Feline Playful. Im following now and looking forward to having more time to look around your blog!
    Happy crafting!

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  8. Wow I love these containers fabulous. I am over from Feline Playful and am now following you.xxx

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  9. Wow... beautiful creation. Love your coloring. Thanks for sharing.
    I came through Feline Playful and am now a follower. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

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  10. Hello, another new follower coming over from Feline Playful.. cute box.

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  11. Cindy - I just LOVE this project and think the boxes are wonderful for gifts and perfect for cards, little treasures and keepsakes.

    I'll bet they are a big hit with anyone who is lucky enough to receive one as a gift!

    Thanks for sharing your talents with us. I'm hopping over to the store next to check out the new Tilda Collecton...this one is so sweet!!

    Thanks for the fun...I found you after being a member of Feline Playful, bit also know you from Anary and Cindy's Store and blogs!!

    Happy Crafting,
    Lisa

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  12. Adorable!!! Such a cute, cute, image and your coloring is just fabulous.
    Lynn

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  13. I like making these boxes too but I don't have the die :-( I make do with my ms score board. It's lovely an I love the colours you have used on tilda.
    Shell xx

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  14. Love this box. I found your blog through the Feline Playful "Leave a comment, receive a comment". I hope you'll come visit me!

    Happy New Year!

    Kristine
    http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com/

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  15. This box is beautiful, great job!! I've followed your blog link from Feline Playful.

    Kendra

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  16. I love this box that you have made!! I have made a similar one but not half as good as yours!!! I have cme over from Feline playful and I look forward to seeing what you create in 2011!!

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  17. I am visiting from Feline Playful and am now a follower. Your gift box/card is amazing! I was so thrilled to find a way to organize digital stamps. I will reread and try you method...thank you.Can't wait to see what your next creation will be :)

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  18. What an amazing gift box! I am visiting from Feline Playful and look forward to seeing your future cretations!

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  19. This box is just fabulous. Great attention to detail. I just can't believe you even made the box itself.

    I stopped by from Feline Playful and am now a follower.

    Happy New Year!

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  20. Hi, I have arrived from feline playful and that box is lovely. I,ve never made something like this before and its too pretty!

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  21. Hi Cindy
    What great projects. Those boxes are beautiful. I arrived via Feline Playful and love your work. Happy New Year and keep crafting.

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  22. Hello Cindy!

    I love your little box with the "Maggie" - I hade never heard anyone call the Magnolias "Maggies" before!! That was fun...

    Anyway I've found your blog from Felines Friends and decided to follow!

    La Vikinga / Sweden

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  23. I love your box,and the image, she's so cute!!

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  24. Cute box- great idea! Popped over from Feline Playful and have become a follower so will be back soon :o)
    Jenni x

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  25. Happy New Year!! Arrived here via Feline Playful & am a new follower. Love the image.

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  26. I love the gift boxes, and although I don't have the right machines to make it easy, I still make them by hand. Yours have inspired me to do more - so thanks! Karen x

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  27. This is lovely! Found you via Feline Playful and now following :)
    Lisa

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  28. Hi, I came from Feline Playful, and I think your box is stupendous! Wow! If you give it away, I'm sure the recipient will love it. I've become a follower. Hugs, dj

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  29. Hi, I found you through the Feline Playful give a comment and receive a comment, and I am now a follower, see you again soon!

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  30. Wow, a lot of wonderful Tilda creations here!!
    Glad to have found your blog thru Feline P!!
    Farrah

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  31. such cute projects.
    Saw your blog on feline playful.

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  32. I love your blog! Your projects are stunning and I liked your post about organizing digi images. I have a lot of those as well. I found you through Feline Playful and I am a follower now. I look forward to your inspiration!

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  33. This is adorable and I love making boxes for gifts as well. I look forward to following your blog for great inspiration.

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  34. Hello Cindy! This box is ADORABLE ... great job and wonderful inspiration! I have come to meet & greet you from the Feline Friends and can't wait to come back again & again to see what you've created!

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  35. What a wonderful box, it's adorable! And thanks for the tip for organizing digis, sometimes I add the company name, but I never thought of doing it to all to get rid of all my folders. Great idea. Happy New Year!

    Christine aka blankiefinder (#71 @ FP)

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  36. Hiya Cindy, Happy New Year! Just doing the FP rounds. This project is gorgeous, I love the blue colour. x

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  37. Wow! fab blog..love the card thats a box, very clever,
    Found your blog thro' Feline Playful , I am now a follower!
    Happy New Year!
    hugs xx

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  38. Oh I adore Magnolias and this is too cute!

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  39. This is adorable, so creative.

    Found you at Feline Playful, leave a comment and become a member. :)

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  40. I popped in from Feline Freinds to say Hi and become your follower. This is such a great project. I used to make a lot of boxes and really would like to have a go at something like this. Thanks for the inspiration. Hugs lin

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  41. Great project, Cindy. Just popped over from Feline Playful.

    Donna x

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  42. Adorable Box!!! Popped over from Feline Playful! Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2011!

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  43. Hi Cindy,
    Have arrived here from Feline Playful and am now following too.
    I have a Big Shot that I purchased second hand from e-bay and I wouldn't be without it. Love your little box. Having just made 25 matchboxes for a christmas swap I can appreciate the work that has gone into your box.

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  44. Great project! Love your great coloring Stopping by from Feline Playful and am now a follower. I hope you will stop by my blog as well! Happy New Year
    ~Shelly

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  45. Hi,
    Just popping over from Feline playful...Lovely blog and your matcbox project is gorgeous...Love the new Magnolia image very sweet....
    Mandy xx

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  46. Hi there,
    I'm a Feline follower :)
    I love your Tilda-box, just adorable !
    Greetz
    Margo

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  47. So nice project! Thanks for sharing. I came via Feline Palyful :)

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  48. arrived from Feline Friends. You make beautiful things.
    hugs Tessa

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  49. what a wonderful box! This is so beautifully decorated! I am a new follower thru Feline! Have a great week!

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  50. Love your blog. Found it on Feline Playful. I am now a follower. Hug Anita

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  51. Hi Cindy! Another new friend and follower from the Felines. Glad to have found you - you might just have inspired me to bite the bullet and pick up that Big Shot Pro. I, too, love making boxes and other containers. Your blog is a great place to visit. See you soon, and Happy New Year!!

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  52. Hi i have come to your blog through feline playful! LOVE the box!!! i'm going to become a follower! I have some candy on my blog, if you get time why not take a look?? xxx

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  53. Happy New Year! I hope you find all sorts of crazy creativity in 2011. Thanks for playing along with give a comment, receive a comment, become a follower, gain a follower at Feline Playful. If you haven’t already done so please make sure to take a few moments to follow everyone in return! Hugs, Karen
    www.felinecreative.blogspot.com

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  54. Oh my, how cute! Love those rosy pink cheeks.

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  55. This is so very lovely! A sweet image and she is colored beautifully.

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  56. I'm back from the Feline Play! Love this container! Have a good week!

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  57. I love projects as much as card making and this is "gorgeous' hoping over from Feline Playful

    Hugs

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  58. Hi, I'm another new follower from Feline Playful. Looking forward to seeing some more of your creations with Tilda.

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  59. What a wonderful box! It doesn't even need a gift to go inside - the box IS the gift.

    Your Feline Playful friend, Shelley

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  60. So,so pretty Cindy!I love this new Tilda who 's very cute!
    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog!

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  61. I love this, C2! A Feline Playful player, but I already check out your goodies!

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