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Saturday 15 September 2012

A new fortnightly ABAC challenge!

Have you see the new challenge in town - Anything But A Card?  I was lucky enough to be invited to join the design team!  I've been trying to stretch my skills but I just end up making cards what with the limited time I have.  Being on this design team will force me to do something different!  You can check out all the deets here, but in brief the challenges are fortnightly with new challenges starting on the 1st and the 15th of each month.  And without further ado, here is my project...



I'm really pleased how this box turned out!  I followed the instructions over at Splitcoaststampers here (by the very talented and lovely Beate!).  I used my Nestie scallop heart and heart dies, digi stamp Summer Memories by Birdie Brown and My Minds Eye papers.  The flourish and flowers are made with My Favorite Things dies.

So, I hope you can join our challenges - it was so much fun to make something other than a card!  You can get more inspiration over at the blog here and find out more details on the prize that is valued at $150 from Lindy's Stamp Gang!





I am entering my project into the following challenges:

39 comments:

heidy said...

Oh you did a great job MaryJ,what a lovely gift box!!
XXX Heidy

Chrissy said...

This is fabulous Mary, I love it, gorgeous image and love the colours..

luv CHRISSYxx

Doreen said...

This is beautiful, such a gorgeous image and coloured perfectly.xxx

Fleur said...

WOW!!!
This is so pretty,
Have a fab weekend
HUGZ Fleur xXx

DesignerDiva said...

This is fabulous Mary I love what you have done here
Hugs Laurie x

Mette said...

Fabulous box Mary. Love the little image and papers.
Like you I tend to make cards - would be fun to try different things :).

Hugs, Mette

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Wow! This is just gorgeous. Have a great weekend!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Hi Mary - what a fabulous creation. The flowers and image are so pretty and I love the way you have used the dies to make this gorgeous box.

Thank you for joining us at ITP - hope to see you next time, with maybe a little more pink, but don't worry - your gorgeous box has just enough pink to qualify!!
Sylvia x

Lisa Jane said...

yay i love it when you do NON cards .. you know how much i love them.. fab little shape - and a really cute image
Thanks for joining us at Heck of a challenge this month
Lisa x

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

SO CUTE!! I love the box...how adorable! The design is just lovely and the image is so cute :) xx

Sue B said...

Aww this is So sweet Mary.. what a cute image! Love the heart shape and wonderful citrus colours… and those flowers are gorgeous!! it's a fab design!
Hope you have a good weekend hun !!
Big Hugs
Sue xx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous. I love the design, the sweet image and pretty colours too.
Thank your for the link, will be having a look later.

hugs Sue

Sasha said...

Such a sweet little box, Mary. Love the cute image! And finished off so beautifully inside, too x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Oh wow Mary J I love this - I can just picture some delish chocolates in it lol! Beautiful colours and cute image. Love the rolled flowers just perfect with the gorgeous papers x

Beate said...

Mary, your box ROCKS and just oozes summer time. LOVE that image (and of course your coloring) and love the papers and embellishments you picked! GORGEOUS box.
Hugs and smiles

Aud said...

This is lovely Mary what a great gift for someone love your colours and such a sweet image. Aud x

Lisa Minckler said...

What a great idea! I love the hinge you designed here. So many thoughts of what to fill it with. Beautiful heart. :)

Rachel Parys said...

Oh crap, another project to add to the list!! OMG, this turned out gorgeous!!! I keep eye-balling those nestie hearts, and now I'm just going to have to get them! Great job girl!

Inky Angel said...

Just love your coloring, the dress looks so realistic. The box is gorgeous and the color combo is so cheerful.
Hugs,
Katie

Wishcraft said...

Oh this is just adorable! What a pretty little box, it's lovely :o) Hugs, Lisa x

Faye said...

Congrats on your new DT Spot. This is a gorgeous debut too. Very pretty. X

Kathleen said...

This is absolutely stunning Mary, love it and I am so jealous as I would never be able to enter this challenge as I just go to pieces when I try to make anything but a card. More than a few people would verifie this.

Kath x

coops said...

beautiful gift box mary.gorgeous pretty image and colours and huge congrats on your new DT :D

xx coops xx

Anne-Marie said...

Oh WOW...how pretty is this? Who's a clever girl then....it's gorgeous!

Tracy said...

This is absolutely precious Mary. Fun girly colors and I love Torico's images. Hugs!

Alice said...

absolutely darling! beautiful project, Mary!

Unknown said...

Wow!! This is soooo lovely!! Love the color combo, rolled flowers, lace and... I mean I LOVE all the details of this box!lol. Thank you for sharing!

Torico

Alex H. said...

That's such a sweet little box! Love the colours, the design... just fantastic! Thanks for joining us at HOA challenge!
;-) Alex H.

Tress said...

What a treasure! I am envious of the recipient of this box!

Sue from Oregon said...

Darling!!!

Lynne Armstrong said...

LOVE it Mary :) You probably know about my love of all things 3D lol I've gone and entered the current challenge...looks like a fantastic new site. Congrats on your DT post...who wouldn't want you on their team, you're work is brilliant :)
Hugs xx

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a gorgeous little gift box, I love it Mary!
Helen x

Shannon83k said...

This is such a cute project! Thanks for joining us at this week’s The Paper Shelter Challenge. DT Member Shannon/Shannon83k

Fabiola said...

ohhh! super chou, biz

Laura said...

What a wonderful gift box! I wish I had more time to create beauties like this!

Lorraine A said...

fabulous creation Mary :-) the box is absolutely adorable !! :-)

I will check out your challenge and hope to join in ,,, I love to make different things and I LOVE Lindy's Gang !! :-)

thanks for joining us on the PTW :-)
luv
Lols x x x

Shirin Lim said...

So cute! I love 3D projects! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter (TPS) Challenge! DT-Shirin Lim

Purple Card Lady said...

Very lovely Mary! Love the colors and what a beautiful gift for someone special. :-) Congrats on your new DT position!

Sonia said...

Gorgeous card ^_^
Thanks for joining us at Heck of a Challenge this month and good luck.
DT Sonia
http://passionidicarta-sonia.blogspot.it/

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