And then I remembered my Sizzix Bigz XL Shaker Box Die (Item # 655134), that hasn’t seen the light of day for at least two years!!! OMG, it was perfect!
I used it to cut the red striped card from Payper Box I got a few weeks ago which just spelt Christmas to me! Not wishing to waste any scraps, I stuck the piece that came from the window in the bottom of the box as a background to the sweets.
The inside of the box didn’t look quite right, it needed a little something else …..
…… but it had to be flat, so I decided to punch some red scallop edged hearts and then add a Christmas message using a white gel pen, sorted!
I used Marc’s band idea from his Christmas cards to make one for the boxes to stop them flapping open, using a strip of contrasting red card …… and creasing it using my box maker board. 
I then made the sentiment decoration using my Stampin’ Up scalloped punch, scraps of card and gold, white and silver Christmas circles from Craftwork Cards http://www.craftworkcards.co.uk/products/1585/in-circles-christmas-gold-silver.html
The felt holly leaves and berries were from this years Hobbycraft Christmas collection but I just couldn’t find them on the website to make a link! I think a tub of 12 cost about £2.99/3.00.
I made twenty six boxes in all, some of the decorations on the band vary, because I ran out of the holly, so it was an excellent opportunity to use up all my other bits and pieces that have been hanging around in my Christmas embellishment box for far too long!
love thm all well done you big love marc
ReplyDeleteHi Helen. Great boxes. I think the band is a really good idea for closing these. I also like the way you used the window off cut in the bottom of the box, it just adds a little bit of colour. The band is good for using up those bits and bobs that you have lying around. Have a good weekend. Take care.
ReplyDeletebeautiful boxes for your sweets lol.....they look fab and great to use up scraps
ReplyDeleteTilly
These are fabulous x
ReplyDeleteOoh, Helen, I have just had a right old panic, thinking you had stopped blogging and closed your blog down. Then I realised I was searching for fiddle faddle, oh the relief when I found you again :)
ReplyDeleteI blame it on my BIG birthday which happened earlier this week; clearly I have been left with the onset of saga moments.
I love the wooden card by the way and I feel an urge to go to Dunelm, I wonder why!!
Jackie and Bob
These boxes are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAs I said back in 2013, they're fantastic! I love this idea, and it's perfect for giving a few sweets to people who come to Christmas dinner.
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