Friday 27 November 2009

Totally Gorjuss challenge 7 - not a card


I'm very late getting my DT project for Totally Gorjuss on here tonight. We had the hairdresser round tonight doing everyone's hair (me, hubby, and the 2 boys) and it meant we were running late with everything. Anyway, this week we'd like to see you make anything other than a card - it's been great seeing all the different ideas the other DT girls came up with so I can't wait to see what you all come up with if you can join us this week :o)

I've made a little gift box to go with the card I made for my cousin last week. She's asked for money for Christmas, but I didn't really want to just put money in a card, so I thought I'd pop a small gift and a money envelope in a little box. I've used my Crafter's Companion thingy (sorry I'm tired and can't remember what it's called!) to make the folds for the box. The cardstock is DCWV and some sparkly gold card from my stash, the paper is Sandylion. The big snowflake was cut using the cuttlebug icicle die, and attached using a big gem brad. The small snowflakes were made with a punch, with little gem centres. Oh, nearly forgot (you can tell I'm tired!) the image is obviously the sitting gorjuss girl, coloured with promarkers and cut out with nestie squares. Ribbon is from stash - I tried (and tried and tried) to make a bow but I'm useless at it, so I've now ordered a bow maker lol.

I'm panicking slightly now because my hairdresser has ordered loads of personalised Christmas cards from me tonight. It's always nice to get orders because it makes me feel like people think my cards are worth paying for, but I already have a big card order from a friend, as well as loads of our Christmas cards still to make. It's my fault for not being more organised through the year though - I'll try and remember this next year when I think I don't really want to do Christmas in February!

I'm also entering my box for the following challenges:

16 comments:

gina g said...

Hi Lisa i love this little box its so sweet, lovely pics of your children too. luv gina xx

Katie said...

Hi Lisa,
That's fab!!! Great coloring and a super job all around.
Thanks for Cooking It Up With Katie!

Sally said...

Fabulous gift box and a great idea too! Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz.

Nannieflash said...

Im sure Lisa you will get there in the end, I love your box, the image is gorgeous. With love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxxx

Always with a Sentiment said...

Hello Lisa. This is a gorgeous little box, so beautifully done. Will make a lovely gift for someone special.
Have a great weekend.
Lots of love, Sandra xx

Crafting Queen said...

Lovely box, great image. THanks for joining us at CRAFT. Anesha

coops said...

wow this is stunning, love the gg image you`ve used.will make a fab gift box.coops.xx

Mina said...

stunning box Lisa, this would make any gift extra special...gorgeous colouring
Mina xxx

peggy said...

lovely box !!!

Thanks for joining us at CRAFT Challenge

Peggy

Jill said...

beautiful box love the SN image thanks for joining us at PTW hugs Jill xx

Trimgym said...

Great project, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge and good luck!

Jo.

Shelly said...

Beautiful!!! I think your cousin will love it.

Squirrel x said...

Oh wow Lisa, brilliant box hun, and love how you've used the GG. Fabulous colouring of her too. Simply wonderful hun. Hugs, Squirrel xx
PS. Racing car ted is now on my blog!

Tammy said...

Lisa this little gift box is beautiful, fantastic idea!! Gorgeous coloring!

Gina Lindsay said...

This is just gorgeous. I love the idea of using this little box as a way to present cash, instead of just putting it in a card. Great idea!

Claire Phillips said...

Thanks for joining us this week in the C.R.A.F.T. challenge "Christmas gift" With your lovely box...psssst haven't started my own cards yet!Cheers Claire x