Saturday, July 12, 2014

CARD BOX

I have had several requests for directions for the 12x12 card box.
I am working on that today and hopefully tomorrow will get it posted.
 
 
One of the big rages right now is the Card Box that folds flat to mail it.  I have made 3 of them for birthdays. (the other 2 I sent to my grandchildren and didn't take a picture)
Last night we attended a surprise birthday party for one of my best friends, Sherry.  I had taken a class in Florida to learn how to make this and hadn't used the paper that was included in the class kit.
It is a Anna Griffin Paper and I think has been discontinued, but oh how I love it.
 
 
I fussy cut a fairy that I also found in Florida and used the Exotic Butterflies from Cheery Lynn
DL113.  Also used the Swirl and leaves from Magnolia.  I wish you could see the beauty of this box in real life.  If you haven't made any of them yet, there are all kinds of samples, instructions on Pinterest and Youtube.  Or email me and I can give you the score line you need to use to make this out of a 12x12 paper.  The hardest part of the box is getting the embellishments (butterflies) placed so that they are balanced and in the right places.  I cut plastic strips out of spellbinder packaging as they are clear and you don't see them.
 
The bottom of the box.

 
Folds Flat for mailing.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Eileen L. said....
Very pretty butterfly box Joan. I love these boxes. I made several for the children Valentines day and they loved them. Love the paper you used, which eliminates layering on the flaps, great idea.

Memaw said...

Beautiful Joan I love the way this turned out definitely I will need lessons again but this is really nice love it Judy

Anonymous said...

What a lovely card in a box idea. I would appreciate you sending me the detailed instructions using a 12x12 sheet of paper.
Thank you Joan.
Mary

Gretchen Wilson said...

Joan I love the way it turned out, and love the butterflies on the flaps, really adds a softness to the box. Love doing these box cards.

Anonymous said...

This box is so pretty and I love Anna Griffin paper. I would also like to get instructions using 12x12 paper.
Thank you Joan.
Suzanne

Doris's Card Boutique said...

Beautiful box Joan. I have had the most fun making these in all sizes.

Joan Fricker said...

I have had several requests for directions for the 12x12 card box.

I am working on that today and hopefully tomorrow will get it posted.

Joan Fricker said...

I have had several requests for directions for the 12x12 card box.

I am working on that today and hopefully tomorrow will get it posted.

Joan Fricker said...

I have had several requests for directions for the 12x12 card box.

I am working on that today and hopefully tomorrow will get it posted.

Pssequimages said...
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Pssequimages said...

These are tremendous fun. Love your's Joan and how delicate and feminine it is. Here's a link to one I've done. This one is a mini--fits in A5. http://prissprojects.blogspot.com/2014/06/pop-up-mini-boxes.html

barbara macaskill said...

I will be waiting on the edge of my seat for the tutorial! Thank you for that! I am not sure if you received my email thanking you for the two wonderful dies that you sent me as my prize so if you didn't THANK YOU! I LOVE butterflies so they are perfect for me! I really appreciate it! See you soon!