Wednesday 7 October 2009

Magic Boxes part one.......

It's Fabulous Funky Friday again and I'm all boxed up and ready to go over at Bubbly Scrumptious.......

......and I am still rocking these Purple Prima papers and embellishments..the words are from Darkroom Door and come on a handy strip of good quality card, ready to cut to your chosen size.




I might have gone a little overboard with the stickles and dots!!

Somehow I fell apon these Magic Boxes that once opened reveal 4 small boxes inside (see previous post HERE) and as you know I fell in love immediately. leah has kindly let me share her instructions with you. So please click HERE and leave her a nice comment.

I can't say it enough...once you get the hang of them they are soooooo easy!!

Having mastered the art of making the lids I decide to make two the same size and create an acetate tube. One end opens so that you can pull out the money, voucher present etc......I think a £20 pound note would match these colours perfectly!




My acetate is running out and I bought that lot on sale......I hope it has made a come back this year with Christmas Cards I need more..more..more!!

As for the boxes I am brimming with ideas and next Friday I will have another type of magic box but with a twist or should I say a surprise!!


Love and purple stickles
Ruth xxx

13 comments:

downrightcrafty said...

Love the acetate boxes what another brilliant idea. The colour combo is great too. Think you used just the right amount of stickles............ don't you just love the sparkly bits especially coming up to xmas
Kate x

Rhonda said...

Great work!! I might even have to have a go at them myself! They would make a great project for kids !!
Love the purple and nah not tooo many stickles! hehe

Chele said...

Woo Hoo - planning on making some magic boxes myself ;0)

The Dolphin Inn said...

stunning way to use the acetate - beautiful work as always Ruth TFS XXX

val said...

ruth I love these boxes! I too am quite addicted to the magic boxes! I made my grandma one for her birthday card! but using the acetate is quite inventive and very beautiful! I need to try my hand at that next! hugs!

airing cupboard crafts said...

Absoloutley stunning is all I an say!!!

I hope you don't mind I have added your blog to my sidebar xx

LazyKay said...

Beautiful - and thanks for the link - her blog is brilliant too - SO much inspiration out there.

xxxxxxxxxx

Sarah Lou said...

These are really beautiful!!

Lori said...

Your magic box is beautiful. I,too, made one a month or so ago. Happened upon Life As Lou's blog by blog hopping. I created one that night! It's such a great project and is perfect to hold small goodies and give as a gift. Thanks for displaying yours. BTW, I LOVE your blog. I'm a follower!

sam21ski said...

Stunning as ever Ruth xxxx

Carol Anne's Boutique said...

Hi Ruth, These magic boxes are wonderful...such a clever idea! I love your acetate box, it is gorgeous! I am definitely going to have to try and make one!
Love your blog Ruth!
Hugs,
Carol Anne

Monica said...

Wonderful pieces you`ve made!!

ScrappyDandyDoo said...

I love this, its absolutely gorgeous!!!
J xx