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9.17.2010

Paper Crafts Magazine Presents: The 12 Designers of Christmas Blog Hop


Hey there! Happy Friday to you all and welcome. Today, I'm participating in Paper Crafts magazine's 12 Designer's of Christmas Blog Hop. I worked on the Holiday Cards & More, Vol. 5 issue mostly last year. I find it easier to create during the holiday season. Knowing that Paper Crafts will have special holiday issues and calls, I plan ahead and save projects specifically for thematic submissions. Holiday projects are really fun to create because it is the time of year when family and friends reunite and fellowship. Creating projects that portray loving thoughts is such a fulfilling past time. For this issue, I had fun selecting unique color combinations and holiday packaging. Cards are a major element of the holiday season; however, gift giving is a really close second. So, finding creative ways to package special gifts makes the entire experience just a tad more special for the recipient.

The Holiday Cards & More issue is amazing. You definitely will be inspired to create fabulous holiday cards, gift bags, tags, boxes, and more for all of your loved ones. From simple to intricate designs, there is something creative that shall inspire everyone in this issue. If you have not already picked up a copy of this issue, you can order it here.

Today, I'm sharing a special gift box made for this hop. I used Leslie Webster's template to create this gift box. It is a super easy pattern that any crafter can use to make one or multiple gift boxes. Fill boxes with special food treats, jewelry, or cute hair accessories. Make sure you check out the pattern here.





Don't forget to stop by the other designers in this hop. They also have special projects to share that will inspire you beyond belief. Additionally, you will have 14 chances to win a holiday collection package by leaving comments on all 12 designers' blogs, plus on the Paper Crafts Connections and Moxie Fab World blogs. All comments must be posted by Sunday, September 19 at 12:00 AM MDT. The grand prize winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 21 on the Paper Crafts Connection blog.

But, wait...there's more! One person who comments on my blog will win an issue of Holiday Cards & More! I'll share the winner (by random selection) on Tuesday, September 21.

Teri Anderson

Betsy Veldman

Latisha Yoast

Maren Benedict

Heidi Van Laar

Jessica Witty

Anabelle O’Malley

Kim Kesti

Sarah Martina Parker

Windy Robinson

Kimberly Crawford


Instructions
  1. Trim kraft cardstock to 8"x8", then score at 2" on all sides.
  2. Assemble box bottom and set aside.
  3. Trim patterned paper to 7"x7", then score at 1.5" on all sides.
  4. Assemble box top.
  5. Add ribbon treatment.
  6. Adhere berry spray.
  7. Stamp sentiment, then die cut tag and tie with twine.
Tips & Tricks
  • Flocked Patterned Paper is perfect for gift packaging. The texture on the paper will be appreciated by the recipient and it shows very well. Give it a try!
  • Floral Sprays are perfect ways to embellish projects, from cards to altered items. Check some artificial sprays at your local craft store and simply trim the stems.

Supplies

Stamps :: Waltzingmouse Stamps - very vintage christmas
Ink :: Papertrey Ink - vintage cream
Cardstock :: Papertrey Ink - pure poppy, kraft
Patterned Paper :: Kaisercraft - tis the season collection (reindeer specialty paper)
Embellishments :: May Arts - ivory silk ribbon, twine; Michaels - berry spray
Tools :: Spellbinders - S3-148 tags trio, wizard; Scor-Pal - scoring tool
Box Size :: 4"L x 4"W x 2"D

Thanks so very much for stopping by today and for your comments. Please know you are appreciated! Good luck and have a great weekend.

408 comments:

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Anna K. said...

This is so stunning and elegant! I love it!

Jennifer aka Scrappin' Aggie said...

very classy packaging - love it

Joan Ervin said...

What an absolutely gorgeous gift box...such rich colors and I love the beautiful bow!!!!!

Beckie said...

beautiful colour and so elegant

Beckie said...

beautiful colour and so elegant

Lalo said...

This box is super fab. The colors and the style is so classy!!! Love your take on the box :)

Rona said...

so elegant and gorgeous!! love it

~Shari said...

This gift box is simply elegant!
Thanks so much for the inspiration and the jump start! ~Shari R.

rudie2shoes said...

I love the holly berries. It adds a touch of class!

Tracey McNeely said...

Ashley I love the rich colours, the paper, the ribbon and the berries. Gorgeous.

Jaana said...

I love this box!! It's just beautiful!

Nina said...

Oh wow, your little box is BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors, love the patterns and deco...LOVE IT!

Dreama said...

Love the size and colors of this box. SO PRETTY.

Lee Anne said...

Your box is beautiful! I would not want to open it! Just lovely!

Scrapycandy said...

Wonderful choice of paper! Terrific inspiration!

Wendy said...

wow! Beautiful box thank you for sharing

Heather B. said...

So elegant! Looks like a great way to wrap some of my gifts this year!!

Carol said...

What an incredibly lovely box! Who wouldn't love to receive a gift in this box???

Carol B

funkycrafter said...

what a lovely box. thanks for the instructions too.

Unknown said...

Your box is so elegant. I love your card ideas on your blog also.

Lucrecia said...

so elegant! I love the paper you choose, and good idea on the flocked paper!

Paige Dolecki said...

Beautiful project!

Denise Bryant said...

What an elegant gift box! It would be perfect to hold a few homemade truffles! Thanks for sharing the pattern info with us!

Agnieszka said...

Oh my word! What a beautiful box..so regal!

Larissa Heskett said...

Awesome Box!! Love the colors and the stamp!! Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a GREAT WEEKEND!! =)
Larissa Heskett

Stacie said...

Very elegant!

Irit Shalom said...

LOVE LOVE- LOVE YOUR BOX!!

Anonymous said...

Oh your box is dreamy! It just looks yummy!

Brianna B said...

This is very cute-and one I'll have to save for gifts this Christmas!

Swedie said...

The red berries are such a bright, pretty addition to the package.

Patricia Hurlburt said...

Beautiful gift box. Awesome work! Thanks for sharing.

CarlyCo said...

Ashley, this is gorgeous! You always bring so much class and elegance to your papercrafts, I love visiting your blog for a bit of "grown-up" fun!

Unknown said...

I love the elegance of the box. Thankyou for the inspiration.

Lisa C. said...

What a beautiful gift box! Thanks for sharing.

The Mize of Texas said...

Love the box! Of course your style is always so elegant.

labsuper said...

Beautiful box!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

I knew I could count on you for something perfectly elegant! It's Perfect!

Mary said...

Very elegant and beautiful. Simple and yet stuning.

Mrs. Tamashiro said...

Your box is so elegant looking. Love it!

Kirsten said...

Wow - that looks so impressive - thanks for the inspiration :)

Anonymous said...

This box is so elegant!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful box!

Anonymous said...

Very clean & classy - so chic!!

Liliana said...

So beautiful and elegant - just LOVE it! TFS.

cgargus said...

What an upscale, classy little box! Love it!

bernietom47 said...

So elegant!!! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
Blessings Bernie

Amy said...

Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

Stampintotton said...

What a beautiful box. It really makes me think there has to be something really special inside. Is it Chocolate or Jewelry Mmm. Thank you for the instructions, you know we will all be trying to make a box as stunning as yours.

Sharon

PinkPug,INK. said...

Love how elegant this looks! Thanks so much for the chance to win! :)

Gayle said...

I was looking for inspiration for my holiday color and decor and now I have it, thanks to you. CHOCOLATE!
Thanks, also, for providing supplies and directions for your projects.

Paula Laird said...

Fabulous! Love the drama the flocked paper and the berries create!

Nadine said...

Your box is so elegant and gorgeous. If I received a gift like this I'd feel so special!

Meghan said...

Really gorgeous box Ashley. Anyone would be pleased to receive a gift in that!

Rene' said...

I really love what you did with this box! It is so elegant and lovely!
Scrappy Love,
Rene'

Jennifer Rzasa said...

The berries on your box are so cute, yet elegant- nice work!

Paper doll said...

That paper is GORGEOUS!!! Beautiful box!!

Alemap said...

This box is so elegant. Can't wait to try to make it! Another great idea!

Melany said...

What an elegant box. I love the color choices!

farmhouse-story said...

darling little box!

Vicki said...

Super pretty box.

Jessrose21 said...

This is so gorgeous and classy! I love the berry sprig.

jmutchler said...

Simply elegant. Thanks for sharing!

Liz said...

I love that flocked paper! What a gorgeous box! Thanks for the inspiration!

Laurie Marmon said...

Super cute little treat box. Love the WMS stamp on the tag! :)

Becky Garrison said...

That box is just beautiful! Very elegant and anyone would love to receive a gift in that!

HawaiianLibrarian said...

Mahalo for sharing directions for your sophisticated box.

Regina Mangum said...

Gorgeous and elegant, like all of your creations!

sucor said...

This is a very elegant box! I love flocked paper! Thank you for sharing this!

Sue D said...

beautiful box--very classy--I like the colors and embellishments.

Paperpretties said...

What an elegant box. It's just lovely!

Lisa K said...

Gorgeous! I love it!

Mary said...

What a beautiful, elegant box! I love the addition of the floral spray in the bow!

FerrellGraph-x said...

Oh I absolutely love your project! Brown is my favorite color! Love the pop of the red berries!

Nita K. said...

That is one beautiful box!

Sue Turner said...

I love this box! Oh, and lots of other things on your blog :)

Stephanie said...

Beautiful gift box!
I love it!

Heather said...

Super cute!!!

wings love'n crafts said...

Never thought about brown and beige for X-mas...LOOKS Super!!!love it!

Karen B. said...

So pretty, love your color combo.

Rebecca said...

Oooh, you had me at 'damask'!! That box is soooo versatile. Love it. And the photographs of your work are to die for!

stefeni said...

So elegant! I remember stumbling upon your blog awhile back and I'm not sure why I didn't follow you then. I loved your work then and still do. Thanks for sharing!

Teresa said...

Ashley, your box is beautiful! I know that I will be making these boxes for gift giving this holiday season.

cheepincharge said...

Beautiful box--very elegant. Thanks for the link to the templet.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

I love the spray tucked in with the ribbon on this gorgeous box!!

Cynthia Baldwin said...

oh my! This box is pure elegance. Honestly, I've never worked with flocked paper, but this convinces me I should. TFS!

Unknown said...

Beautiful gift box, love the brown and cream color combo!

Kristie Maynard said...

That is one beautiful box. I would love to receive a gift like this!
kristie@lashotphotography.com

Marilyn Nimmo said...

What an absolutely GORGEOUS box!!! LOVE it!

Terri said...

Love the classic flocked pattern. This would be fit for any special occaision.

Theresa_c@msn.com

Anonymous said...

Oh gosh, I'm just loving that damask print!!!

TDJ said...

Beautifully elegant.

Anna said...

Awesome box...Thanks for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail com

Becky said...

What a beautiful and elegant box; I love it!

NWFlamingo said...

So elegant! Who wouldn't want that package under the tree?

kellmg said...

Beautiul box!! So elegant!! TFS!

Penny said...

very elegant gift box...

Margaret Kane Ward said...

very elegant; thanks for the inspiration!!

Unknown said...

Your box is gorgeous... very elegant & beautiful!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com

sherryl said...

Gorgeous beyond words , thanks for sharing this box with us

jen said...

This is STUNNING!!!! I LOVE the flocked paper! Who wouldn't love to receive this as a gift!

paperpapier said...

I love the classy and elegant box. The ribbon simply shines on top of the box. Brilliant!

Linda said...

Lovely!

Steph B said...

I LOVE the flocked paper it adds a lot of depth to the gift box!

Romy said...

This is so pretty and elegant! I love the big bow...it looks perfect!

LindaR said...

Just gorgeous!

Mona Pendleton said...

Gorgeous gift box Ashley! Love the WM image on the tag ;)

Els said...

Fabulous box!! Such lush colors!! Love it!!

Cindy Groh said...

Your box is very pretty.

Maureen Merritt said...

First of all, your box is amazing! It's so elegant and I love that big bow finished off with the berries. And, that issue of Paper Crafts looks fantastic. I definitely need that :)

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Ashley. That paper is perfect :)

Kelly G said...

Stunning box!

Janice said...

Love it! Love it!

Isabel Z said...

This is absolutely stunning and I love it!

Theresa's Studio said...

What a great box project for Christmas. Love it. TFS!

Chrisd said...

Beautiful, beautiful! What a great project you shared with us.

Peggy said...

Beautiful packaging!

Keely said...

Love it. Thanks for sharing.

Sara P said...

Really beautiful! It is so elegant.

Lilly said...

This box is so gorgeous! I love those colors.

Lindy said...

What an elegant gift box. Absolutely goregous.

Natalie Winterstein said...

Love your box! The pp is beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

Gale said...

This is so lovely - any one getting a box like this would just KNOW something special was inside!

STASIA SLOMA said...

absolutely gorgeous, love the beautiful colors

skeeteror said...

Love your box! So elegant! ~Bev~ aka Skeeter

kirsten said...

Very elegant box you have there Ashley! Love it.

jan metcalf said...

Delicious!!

Unknown said...

The Chocolate and Cream colouring makes me think of a cozy night at Christmas, sharing with family and friends some delicious cookies and choclate treats. What a beautiful box to serve them in!

Unknown said...

Oh, how elegant and pretty! One of my favorite color combos, too- red, brown and cream.

A Soldier Girl said...

that box is the bizness girl. I love it ..

Laura Isham said...

very elegant. I've been seeing those berries on a few projects now. Maybe I should head to Michaels to pick a few up!

SouthernMrs said...

Your box is beautiful! Love the flocked paper and big bow.
Southernmrs
at verizon dot net

Michelle L. said...

that is so pretty!

Bonita Rose said...

brown and red is so beautiful together.. love your box.. u amaze me everytime I visit your blog! hugs
bonnierose
bonnieangel1797@gmail.com

Ade said...

so elegant!

carol h said...

What a beautiful and elegant christmas box--love it.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

This is so elegant! Love the holly touch as well.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Iris said...

What a beautiful and elegant gift box.Love the color combo. Iris

Cathy H. said...

Your box is so elegant! Thanks for the inspiration!

Eveline said...

What a yummy box.
Eveline.

CJ said...

Beautiful job with this box...Loved the use of the flocked paper and I just got some yesterday so my mind is a ticking with inspiration!

CatSlater said...

Gorgeous box. I love the brown paper and the red berry combination!!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Beautiful project!

Gwen said...

LOVE this elegant gift box! The fabulous bow just sets off the brown pp exquisitely!!

Nicole W. said...

Cute box! Can be so versatile!

Beth said...

Such an elegant box. Love it.

JessicaK said...

Awesome awesome box. Perfect for christmas goodies. Thank you for sharing the instructions too.

Rhonda said...

Love the color combo. The patterned paper is gorgeous.

bzyPTmom said...

I love your very elegant box--great choice of papers!

Anonymous said...

Very elegant!

SharonD said...

Beuatiful box. So elegant

Janet's Joy said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Kristen said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! What a fantastic way to show how much to care to someone special. Thank you for sharing your inspiration!

Happy Now said...

This is beautiful -- so elegant and lovely!

Jennine Chambers said...

What a great box. Thanks for the instructions!

Penny said...

Very beautiful, simply stunning!

Leah H said...

This is so elegant! Gorgeous work, Teri.

Monica said...

I love the elegant box you created! Perfect!

Carrie Zrodlowski said...

Very elegant.
Carrie

Tiffany Ervin said...

Beautiful! Such a stunning gift box!

Yvonne Russell said...

What a stunning project. Love the detail with the berries. Thanks for the chance to join in the fun.

Debbie said...

Such a beautiful, elegant box. I also love the bow and berry sprig. Thanks for sharing

Giovana said...

Beautiful, elegant and so pretty!! I will try to make something like this :)
Thanks for the inspiration.

C. Sage Deerborn said...

Love the flock paper. Makes it classy.

Wendy said...

Very elegant gift box!

Shawninaz said...

I've already picked up this issue and it's awesome. Luv your project!

Tina said...

This box is beautiful. And great tips on using flocking paper. Never thought to use flocking paper!

WDF said...

Beautiful.

Katey said...

pick me! i am working on the past 2 years of christmas albums and need to stock up on my holiday scraps!

Sandy said...

absolutely beautiful! I love the rich hues for a perfect gift box. Thanks for all of your inspiring ideas!

Anne B. said...

Beautiful and elegant.

Amy K said...

Simply elegant! What a statement this would make to the recipient. I love how the sprig adds the perfect touch.

Sandra Korten said...

Wow, it's gorgeous! Love the berries on top.
Sandra

Anonymous said...

this is so simply elegant. thanks for sharing this idea!

Nicole said...

Such a gorgeous box!

~amy~ said...

sooo pretty! love the pops of red and the non-traditional holiday colors...excellent!

Janice said...

This is gorgeous!! Love the dp and the spray. Thanks for sharing the template, too.

bevyb said...

What a beautiful box and so elegant. Thanks for the instructions.

calamity jane said...

Lovely gift box! Thanks for the instructions too. Makes it easier for me and saves time trying to figure it all out!!!

Lisa C. said...

So elegant and beautiful!! Love your work.

Carol said...

what absolutely beautiful colors in this box - the flocking just the perfect, special touch You always do such beautiful work. Thanks for the inspriation.

Ravengirl said...

This is gorgeous! I really love the spray of berries that you added in with your bow!

mb said...

This is so elegant and sophisticated! I love the flocking and the richness of the bow!

Wanita said...

This is such a gorgeous and elegant gift box! TFS :)

stampingandstitching said...

This is so beautiful and so elegant! Wonderful colours and embellishing! I love it!

Pam Hornschu said...

What a beautiful box. Love the flocked paper in that yummy chocolate brown. Thanks for sharing the tips, supplies, and directions for creating this.

Charmaine said...

The colors you chose for the box adds such elegance to the project. Very pretty!

Charmaine

Becs Attwood said...

Such an elegant package. Thanks for the inspiration.

BethW said...

I got caught up downloading all the templates-they're wonderful. Can't wait for a chance to try this.

Brooke said...

I love the elegance of your box Ashley. As usual I love your how to and supply list. You've got me looking at Kaisercraft in a whole new light, which is a good thing since they are local to me. Thanks!

Lori Hefner said...

Very beautiful box! I can't wait to try making one:) Thank you for sharing!

Janine said...

I loved the colors you used for the box, very classy!! Thanks for a chance to be a winner!!!

Marge said...

Love the elegance of this GORGEOUS box & the perfect embellishments!!!

Tanya said...

This is gorgeous! Would be beautiful as the gift.

littlen said...

beautiful box. very elegant. tfs.

mekei said...

beautiful

A Little Licht on the Subject... said...

This is such an elegant gift box! I can totally see it being used as a wedding gift as well, with a switch of gold bling for the holly berries. Thank you for the inspiration!

Victoria S. said...

Very elegant box- love it! thanks for sharing!

Jennifer said...

wow! I love the berries! Nice touch.

milkshake007 said...

What a lovely, elegant box you created......I would enjoy receiving this gorgeous box and I would prefer no gift inside because just getting this would be gift enough.

Angela said...

Wow...that box is stunning. Love the choice of paper and embellishment. Thanks for a chance to win this great special issue!

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