Wednesday 28 June 2017

Surprise!

I've been seeing these little boxes pop up (geddit!) over blogland and decided to make my own. But instead of downloading a template I started from scratch and measured out something to fit a sheet of A4 card (there's nothing like making life hard for yourself!). Despite the frustrations and a waste bin full of attempts, I'm quite pleased with the final result.  I've used Gerda Steiner Moody Unicorns for the decoration of both the case and the box. When the box is pulled out, it pops open using an elastic band for tension, which stretches when you want to squash the box flat again for keeping inside the little sleeve.









Card Recipe:


From Dies To Die For:
I've been inspired by:
Happy crafting
Annette
xx



13 comments:

Carole Pollard said...

Such patience these look amazing we need a tutorial Love and hugs Carole x

Doreen said...

This is gorgeous, love the design and fab images.xxx

martina's kaartjes said...

absolutly lovely ! great !
martina
x

Sarah said...

Surprise?!!!...she is out in the field and absolutely delighted that you have made her a box, with her name on, for horse treats!! This is so cute Annette and well done you for working out the measurements and mechanics, you must have the patience of a saint xx

Carol S. said...

Brilliant box and such cute images. Can't remember how you make the box!! Hope you are going to Thetford again in September. Will be fun to meet you!! Hugs, Carol S.xx

Sonia Jackson said...

Hi, this is so cute. I love this idea and eould love to have a go. You mention a template and you made your own one up, but what about those who have no idea! (Yes, that would be me)! ☺Any advice you can suggest on ehat to look for on blogland. I follow your blog, but do not craft much anymore, but ypu have inspired me to try this. Kust need to know if there is a template, tutorial and instructiond and what this project is called! Much appreciated, any suggestions welcome. Please do feel free to email me on:
yayasona2304@gmail.com
I love your creations and had to comment for the first time as feeling this would be great fun to try.

Thank you for sharing 😀

Hugs, Sonia x

Megan J said...

Hi Annette, oooooooo, so pretty and so so so clever! Would make the recipients day. I can't say I've seen or heard of these before now, warrants further investigation and maybe a tutorial.... have a wonderful week... Megan

Christine L said...

Oh my goodness.... clever you!! Love it.. and of course, love the unicorns too!

Christine x

Unknown said...

This is absolutely gorgeous Annette, the images are soooo cute and your colouring amazing as always !
Hugs, Kaz xx

Joe Arch said...

Surprise back at cha - this brought a BIG smile to my face!!!!
Sandy xx

Melissa Bove said...

Super cute! Love it! Such a sweet image too! Wonderful coloring!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

hugs...
Melissa

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Ooh yes, I've seen this cute design around blogland too and LOVE it! Go you just making it up as you go along!! I think that's amazing! I'm still trying to hunt down a good tutorial!! LOL. Love that fab image, too blinkin' cute in those rainbow colours!! Truly adorable creation hun. I love it! Hugs, Wends xoxo

Nicole Haupka said...

Wow, I haven't seen one of these before! Your colouring is amazing as usual.