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Saturday 6 August 2016

Jems August Blog Hop



So another month has passed and its time for the Jems blog hop again. This months theme is 'packaging'.
I have used the envelop punch board for this, it doesn't get a mention very often these days but it is such a useful tool to have. Its nearly christmas cracker time and they look so professional made with the board.
Back to my make for todays hop. I practised this using one of the papers from the paper stack but I always knew I would make it in some of the moroccan design paper. The shape makes me think of Turkish Delight, one of the best things about christmas, along with mince pies and.........So I have made  a mini box and a mega box! The small one is made from a 6' x 6' square of paper, the large one from a 12' x 12' square of paper -  no wastage at all.



The post is very picture heavy as I couldn't decided which pictures to keep so I have used them all!


This is the mini box, made with a 6' x 6' square of paper. I have just added a sentiment and a few punched stars to decorate. I tried a ribbon but it just didn't look right.


You can see Turkish Delight in there can't you.


Now for the large one. It does look stunning. I think having a less colourful pattern on the outside adds to the impact too.



The sentiment is from the 'Sweet Stack' stamp set and seemed appropriate! This box is big enough for homemade cookies or squares of a tray bake. I think its great.









Hope you like it. Now see what the next person has done.









15 comments:

  1. Fantastic projects love that box thanks for sharing x

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  2. Oh wow, I've made a small one of these last year but never thought of scaling it up! The big bowl looks amazing, gorgeous choice of paper too! xx

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    1. Thanks Samantha. I would like to do an in-between one but haven't had time to play with the dimensions. Will have to give it a try at some point. K x

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  3. Ooh I love these Karen.... might have to challenge you to writing a tutorial... I would love to have a go...

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    1. Will give it a go next week, might have to be a photo tutorial! Maybe even a video!!! k x

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  4. Love the bowls, goes so well with the Moroccan themed papers

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  5. These are really beautiful Karen, love the shape, so unusual- fabulous project! Xx

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  6. Fab Karen - another vote for a tutorial ! X

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    1. I'll let you know, will probably have to be photo tutorial, maybe even a video! k x

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  7. These are fab Karen. I've just got the Moroccan DSP & stamp set so will definitely be giving these a go. Will be watching out for the tutorial.x

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  8. These look amazing! I will be following your blog for the tutorial!

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  9. Oooh, I love turkish delight too! Great boxes xxxx

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