Sunday, January 25, 2009

Tilda's Origami Box

Stamps: Tilda with Rose from Magnolia...get yours here.
Paper: retired SU! DSP; Basic Grey

Ink:
Memento Black; Copics

Other:
Nestabilitites Label 2 set; CB Swiss Dot embossing
folder; Martha Stewart Scalloped heart punch; Jumbo white eyelets; 5/8" Chocolate Grosgrain; Diamond Dust Glitter.

Happy Monday!! How was everyone's weekend? We did a deep cleaning around here Saturday...and then we had Maeve's 2nd birthday party here on Sunday. My little Maeve turned 2 on New Year's Day. We held off on having her party with the holidays and stuff. Maeve is just so stinkin' adorable! (I might be biased...a little!) We have been teaching her that when someone asks how old she is, she responds with "I'm two." She even holds up her hand trying to show her 2 fingers...but she crosses her index and middle finger and squeals:"Iiiiiii Twoooooooo!" Think of a delectable food that you enjoy savoring....that is Maeve. She is just YUMMY! She even smells sweet. People just fall in love with her wherever we go. I can't blame them! LOL! I am not happy, though...my baby is 2! :( boohoohoo!

Friday night I squeezed in some time and made this origami box. I have been seeing these lovely little boxes all over the blogs and SCS. There was a Technique Lovers Challenge on SCS to make these. You can find directions on how to make your own here. It took me a few minutes to wrap my mind around the directions...I just wasn't "getting it". Then all of a sudden I had light bulb moment and realized what it was telling me to do! LOL! After that it was pretty easy. In fact my friend Tracey/Brownie co-leader was here yesterday and we decided to make these with our Brownie troop. The girls are 7.

One tip: The directions on SCS are excellent, however it says that you need "chipboard". What you really need is thin cardboard. Like the back of a notebook...or a cereal box. Did you ever order a package of designer paper from Stampin' Up? If so, you know that there is always a 12x12 piece of white cardboard that comes with it. That is there to protect the paper from folding. But I always, always, always save that cardboard because it can be used for so many things. Including this box. Also it works as the backdrop for all my card and project pics. ;) I am very high tech here! LOL!

Have a Yummy Monday!




29 comments:

Sally said...

Your daughter is so precious. They are such a delight! Your box is beautiful and the Brownies will love them.

Danni said...

Oh my! Little Maeve is just way too cute!!
And your box is too but Maeve just steals the show!

ribenaruby said...

Adorable creation and lovely colours used. Gorgeous cute pics!

Julie said...

That is so adorable. I made my first box the other day and just love them.

jacque4u2c said...

She is so very cute! Just like the little box - awesome things come in small packages!

Beth said...

Your precious little girl certainly is so sweet! I hear ya though, my baby is 5 and my oldest will soon be a teen. Yikes!
Your box is gorgeous-I used the same paper, lol-didn't even think to make it with our scouts, thanks for the suggestion!
Have a great day!!

Michelle Quinno said...

That box is amazing!! And little Maeve is adorable! I haven't seen her since she was probably 1? She's getting so grown up!

Peggy said...

This is such a cute project. I love the way it came out. You are right about Mauve. She is so adorable!!!!

Kristen said...

OMG....she is just so cute. I can actually hear her say Iiiii twooo...I love it. Your box is a sweet as she is, well, almost (hehehe). Great box!

Stef H said...

OMGoodness, Kerry.... she is just the cutest! And that origami box is fabulous - especially what's inside! Mmmmm, good!

Diamond Doll said...

Love the Magnolia(Tilda) box and little Maeve is just beautiful!!!
Trish (-:

Tracey said...

Maeve is a cutie!! The Tilda box is fantastic!!

Gail S. said...

Your little one is two...they grow up so fast. Mine are 29, 25 and 17so enjoy them! I love your oragami box! I have seen several on different blogs and each one is unique and beautiful! I love the colors and the Tilda stamp.

Gail S. said...

Your little one is two...they grow up so fast. Mine are 29, 25 and 17so enjoy them! I love your oragami box! I have seen several on different blogs and each one is unique and beautiful! I love the colors and the Tilda stamp.

Basement Stamper said...

Very cute little box! Maeve is so cute and her hair is getting so long!

MJ said...

My goodness she just gets cuter and cuter every picture you post. Can't believe she is two already! YIKES. I love your box too. Great job.

Sue from Oregon said...

Hey techie, this is a great little treat box. Your brownies will think they are so special! Maeve is such a sweetie...and two already!

magic boxes said...

What an gorgeous box - love the inside too!

Maeve is adorable, 2 is the cutest age - enjoy her they grow so quickly.

Elaine

Anonymous said...

Maeve is beautiful and your description of her is lovely.

mudmaven said...

She is totally captivating! What a little doll - congrats! Love that box too! ~chris

Ila said...

This box is Gorgeous!!...love the Tilda on it..and ...Oh MY Goodness!! your little girl is just the Sweetest!!...Hugs, Ila

SueH said...

I love the winter wishes. My biggest challenge is inspiration. My mind seems to go blank when I really need a good thought. Love the pictures of your kids they are so cute. Have a great day SueH

PaperAddictJenn said...

I love your box and especially the nestie you used on top. It seems like that nestie is everywhere lately--maybe a sign I need one! Having a 2 year old is definitely fun. I can't believe mine will be 3 in March and that my other is 6 1/2! Thanks for sharing pictures of the kids with your crafts. I think it makes your blog feel like home.

Elena said...

Your daughter is so precious, Kerry! Happy Belated birtday!
Love the box you created!!! So pretty!

Sharon said...

Maeve is so sweet and looks so happy. What a nice gift box for Valentines Day!

Sharon

kc_froglady said...

the boxes are adorable! What a nice way to present a treat too!

Love how you waited to celebrate her bday - always nice when you can do that so it isn't lost in the holiday!

nicky said...

wonderful box! hugs nicky

Kim said...

Oh my goodness what an adorable Tilda box! You totally rocked this!
Hugs~ Kim

nicky w. said...

You're daughter is so precious...she's such a cutie! Thanks for the tip about using the cereal box cardboard... I better wait until we eat all the cereal though, LOL! : )

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