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Sizzix: Gift Box | Smile

11 May 2018

Back on the blog today sharing a gift box I made recently using Sizzix UK #662542 Amour thinlits die by Sophie Guilar.

I always find myself looking at dies in different ways. I guess it is the engineering aspect in me which prevails. I like the variety of ways to use 1 thing, and that keeps me going.

This time, I built a gift box instead. Great to have in handy, and simple to build. Most importantly, it also has the touch of elegance!

This envelope header die cuts the most elegant flourishes ever. How can one not fall in love with it?

I hope this gives you an idea of what you can make with this die. To me, it is not only an envelope die, but can also be used as a gift box flap or an album cover.

Do check out the Sizzix UK blog and instagram for more ideas! While you are at IG, also check out #mymakingstory for even more inspirations!

Sizzix Supplies Used:

MR DT: Explosion Box

03 June 2016

Hi Roadies! It's me, Stacy on the Maya Road blog today!

I have been a great fan of making explosion boxes, because they are fun and always manage to surprise the receiver! There are a numerous of them in my collection now, waiting to be gifted to someone special! I find that explosion boxes gives a great wow factor, and allows me to include some precious photo memories! Sometimes, I find myself adding more journalling or hiding a letter somewhere in the explosion box, waiting for the receiver to go through every section and be amused with the elements!

A glance into the top cover. I like to use frame die-cuts because they help to enhance an element which is of interest. In this case, I used the scallop frame ATC die to enhance my current favorite embellishment - the tulle flowers. In this project, I made use of 2 sizes. Love how easy it is to use these flowers in almost every project!

Since the other embellishments like the royal key charm and Vintage Art Supplies charms are gold, I decided to spray some gold paint onto the royal crown clip in order to match the overall color in my project. It is this easy to alter the colors according to your preference!

Another embellishment I totally love are these acrylic tokens! I like how subtle they are! In this case, I have also layered it against the mini wood pieces, don't they look amazing layered together?

On the other side of the cover, I made use of the other piece from the scallop frame ATC die to highlight some words. In addition, try adding the mini pom pom trims to ends of covers - it immediately highlights and brightens the entire project! I simply can't get enough of these trims! It is also sturdy enough to withstand the opening and closing of the explosion box. I love it when art supplies are beautiful and useful at one time!

Viola! It opens out with an array of panels good for photos and journaling!

Each of the panels open up to showcase a mini card in all 4 sections. It is simple to achieve these cards with the Maya Road Dies! The dies cut through gold foil nicely! MR has just made it all so easy to create these pieces - simply add the ATC pieces to some card bases! I have also topped it up with the XO Heart Die. This die set is so pretty, especially with the stitched border around the heart piece.

Last but not least, more mini tulle flowers to add interest to the entire explosion box! I added a sewing pin to the side of the tulle flower, and you can add twines or cord to the eye of the sewing needle to create attention as well! This area is a good place to hold a key photo, since this is the centre where the explosion box opens up to. I left it empty for now, good to add photos when the need arises! :)

Maya Road Supplies Used:

Tassel

Tu Tu Tulle Flowers - Ballerina Pink

Tulle Mini Blooms - Teal

Vintage Ken Oliver Art Supplies

Royal Key Charms

Acrylic Tokens

Mixed Mini Wood Slices

Diagonal ATC Die

Dots ATC Die

Heart ATC Die

Royal Crown Clips

Scalloped Frame ATC Die

XO Heart Die

Sewing Needle Charms

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27 April 2016

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Maya Road: Beautiful Love Gift Box

30 September 2015

I am on the Maya Road Blog here with a gift box specially made for a special bride to be! It is such a great joy to construct this box with the scallop heart chipboard album, and the embellishments just flowed easily, layered one onto another. I am a firm believer of handmade gifts, and I love how unique this gift box turned out, with a heart shape too!

I love the decorative scrolls. They are absolutely gorgeous layered behind the large flower!

I must tell you how much I love this beautiful die-cut! Yes! This beautiful, beautiful die-cut melts my heart! Intricate yet the cut results are so perfect! It is so easy to cut with this die, and layering it such a joy. Added bonus - this die is in my favourite color - teal! *screams in joy*