Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

Book style gift box

I’m so excited to share this project with you all today. I love when an idea comes together so well and ends in a beautiful gift box. I’ve mentioned a lot, my love of Brown card, it cuts, scores and folds perfectly and was the best card to use for this kind of project. To…… Continue reading Book style gift box

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New crafty bits!

I love buying craft stuff, so I was very happy to find all these fun things. I purchased them all from a place called Buyoligy, they have 6 stores, 3 in Devon and 3 in South Wales. Unfortunately, they don’t offer an online shop so you will need to go into the stores. I have…… Continue reading New crafty bits!

Cases, Pouches & Sleeves

Playful Palette Lollypop Cases.

Put together these quick and easy Lolly Pop cases recently using the Stampin Up ‘Playful Palette’ dsp. To make these simple cases you need… Pink glitter card 4.1/8 x 8.1/4 Score along 8.1/4 side at 3.3/4 and 4.1/2 Dsp 3.1/2 x 3 Playful Palette Nest of circles for sentiment. Circle dies Ribbon to fasten.  …… Continue reading Playful Palette Lollypop Cases.

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Twisted Triangle gift box

I love unusual boxes and I’m always looking at new designs. I’m a fan of Sam at Pootles and saw that a while back she made a lovely twist and close gift box which got me thinking. I had a play around with the measurements and wondered if it would work if I turned it…… Continue reading Twisted Triangle gift box

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Spinner Card

Made my first Spinning cards this weekend and they turned out pretty good!   To make these cards you need… 6 x 6 plain greeting card 3 pieces of 5.7/8 x 5.7/8 DSP. 3 white die cut circles. White elastic. Nest of circle dies. Sentiments of your choice. Check out my tutorial below. The detail.…… Continue reading Spinner Card

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Easter Bunny gift boxes

I had an afternoon of wrong score lines and lots of wasted card, but I ended up with these little fellas! In the end, they actually ended up being quite easy to make, with little cutting. To make these boxes you will need… Cardstock measuring 11.3/4 x 6.1/2 Googly eyes for the eyes of course.…… Continue reading Easter Bunny gift boxes

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3 Tier Jewellery/Storage box

I was browsing the web the other day when I came across this picture. I thought what a cool idea, however with no instructions and in a language, I couldn’t understand I had to work this out myself. I love setting myself challenges and love making more detailed boxes. I decided on the size I…… Continue reading 3 Tier Jewellery/Storage box

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Tall tube gift boxes

So about a week ago I made the small boxes to hold 1 Cream Egg, someone asked me if I could make a taller one, so I came up with these which hold 6. To make these tubes you will need… Coloured card measuring 8.1/4 x 5.7/8 Score along 8.1/4 side at 2,4,6 and 8…… Continue reading Tall tube gift boxes

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Easter Baby Chick House

Found these cute chocolate chicks in the Co-Op the other day so I had to make a box for them. How sweet do they look in their new houses! To make these houses you will need… Card of your choice 11.3/4 x 6.5/8 Score along 6.5/8 side at 1.3/8 and 4.1/4 Score along 11.3/4 side…… Continue reading Easter Baby Chick House

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Easter Chocolate Bunny Box

Had lots of fun making this box. I haven’t seen any like this on YouTube so I hope you all like it. I love the acetate window and hinged lid. To make this box you will need… Coloured card measuring 9.1/4 x 9.1/4 for the lid. Score along 9.1/4 side at 2.7/8 and 6.3/8 Score…… Continue reading Easter Chocolate Bunny Box