My Time to Craft DT Challenge #339 Anything but a card.

Good morning! Happy Saturday, I hope you're having a great weekend!

Our new Challenge at My Time to Craft! and the theme is Anything but a Card! You can create anything at all, in any medium, EXCEPT a card!

I have some lovely small candles by Yankee Candles, which smell delicious! I also have the Spellbinders' Bracket edge square box which fits the candles exactly!


The die is JUST small enough to go through a Cuttlebug, though I used my Grand Calibur. After cutting, you emboss to add the fold lines and simply glue the tabs together. There's a separate die for the base and the lid. It looks as though it's discontinued, so be quick if you want to get your mitts on one!

I used paper from American Craft' 'Yes Please!' 12 x 12 pad which is double-sided. Sadly, those papers are now unavailable. The cardstock is nice and firm, but not too stiff to crease.

I used another Spellbinders die, from an old motifs set, to make a little doily to go on the lids, and added flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and bows made from ribbon from my stash.

I was inspired by this video by the inspiring Christina Griffiths.

Go and see my teamies' imaginative creations, they will inspire you to join in!

Thanks for looking!

love Mags B x

Comments

jem (jane elizabeth middleton) said…
these look gorgeous, really lovely idea , every one loves scented candles and the beautiful boxes make them really special . janex
Saturday, February 11, 2017
KraftyKoolKat said…
These are so gorgeous Mags, very pretty and I can smell those candles from here!!!
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Donna said…
Hi Mags, these little boxes are so pretty and perfect for presenting the yankee votives, a really great gift idea that will most likely become a treasured keepsake! :) x♥xDonnax♥x
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Wendy Nicola Jackson said…
So pretty Maggie. Love the ribbon and blooms. Perfect little gift boxes! Hugs, Wends xoxo
Monday, February 13, 2017
Shell Shearer Swinscoe said…
These are just gorgeous hun....love all the different colours, they look amazing!
Hugs Shell xx
Monday, February 13, 2017
Pat said…
Oh Mags these are gorgeous little gift boxes, so pretty and lovely to receive with a candle inside, beautifully embellished too.

Pat xx
Monday, February 13, 2017
MaryH said…
I love Yankee Candles...and what a perfectly lovely way to present this small gift. Well done on these pretty boxes. Have a great week, TFS & Hugs
Monday, February 13, 2017
Faith A at Daffodil Cards said…
Oh! my goodness, these are adorable, what beautiful flowers on them, each are are a joy.
Faith
x
Monday, February 13, 2017
Lynne in NI said…
Oh wow Mags, these look amazing! Love your flowers too x
Sunday, February 19, 2017
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