My dear friend, Val Stangle, developed an incredible gift box, which you can view directions for on her blog. I was so excited when she revealed this, as it creates an ideal gift solution for those folks that are difficult to find something for!
I also incorporated Michelle Wooderson-style single-sided notecard concept.
I began by stamping Lockhart's IB Escargot image onto Nestabilities white cardstock Pinked Circles using Rich Cocoa Memento ink, coloring with Copic markers and matting them with a Parsley cardstock (Memory Box) circle. A celery brad takes up some of the white space and adds interest.
The gift box was created using Webster's Pages - Make A Wish, and I used this decorative paper in strips to the single-sided notecards. Begonia (Memory Box) cardstock strips were trimmed using a Martha Stewart border punch. Notecards measure 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". Color coordinating Begonia envelopes create a professional look and feel. The 'snail mail' (A Muse stamp) tag on the notecard box was created using Spellbinders Tags, a Copic airbrush system and Copic R20 marker, and celery silk ribbon.
Notecards were constructed using a white cardstock base measuring 4-1/8" x 5-3/8", lining with a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Mocha (Memory Box) cardstock. Snail Mail sentiment (A Muse) was stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink. I think I will be keeping these! hee...
ingredients: Lockhart Stamp Company IB Escargot; Memory Box cardstocks (Begonia envelopes; Begonia, Mocha and Parsley cardstocks used); Memento ink pads; Martha Stewart border punches, complete line of Nestabilities dies and all related accessories; Copic markers and all related accessories including airbrush equipment - Ellen Hutson; Webster's Pages papers, silk ribbon spools, brads - StarLitStudio; white cardstock - Papertrey Ink.
Fantastic stationary set, love the colors of it and I'm a big fan of Michelle Wooderson's single-style cards!!! Great job, going to have to try Val's box.
Posted by: Kim Howard | July 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Oh Cindy...this is such a sweet interpretation of Val's notecard holder. I love the colors and the scalloped edge on the box! You are SO amazing!
Posted by: MichelleY | July 31, 2009 at 09:26 AM
So, so cute. I love that little snail. The papers are so pretty. Love the little brad. Your attention to detail always amazes me. Hope you are enjoying the summer.
Posted by: karen q | July 31, 2009 at 11:36 AM