Hi ladies. I certainly have been out straight this week which is why I have not had much time to create or blog. I did make a little gift for Wayne for Easter. He does not care for candy but on Easter he will have a little. I look forward to the PPA challenges each week and this week the challenge was any thing but a card. So that is why I made Wayne a little gift. It is simple but I do like the way that it turned out and I hope you do too.
Here is my candy box.
Stampin'Up! Bitty Box & Envelope big Z die. Cottage Wall designer paper, Eggcoutrements stamp set, Certainly Celery ink Barely Banana card-stock, eyelet ,designer label punch,Rectangle glassine envelope, silver stretch cord and Whisper White Organza ribbon. All products are from Stampin'UP! I used the glassine envelope to hold the M&M peanut butter eggs. I have to say that I like the Bitty box die very much and will be using it lots more.
Now here is where I get honest. Please bare in mind that this is only my opinion. I have the Mini Milk carton die and thought that I would use that to make Wayne a small gift with candy. I set about making one and I worked at folding and putting together the milk carton far too long to make me happy. I love Stampin'UP! products but this one does not thrill me. Don't get me wrong. I got it together but my finished product did not look very nice. Perhaps there is a special way of putting it together that I do not know about? At any rate if any of you are thinking about purchasing this product you might want to have a demonstration of how to make it look pretty when it is all put together. :) Or you could end up feeling frustrated like I did. Maybe one day I will take the time to look for a tutorial on how to not only put the milk carton together but to have it look good enough to give it away as a gift. If any of you have this die I would love to know what you think about it.
I thought that I would share a couple of photos that Wayne took of me last weekend walking back home after a 3 mile walk. I had bronchitis at the time but I kept walking anyway.:)
I love the brush that I added to this photo. It reads "Believe in yourself" It took me a lot of years to believe in myself but I do now and I guess that's what is important.
I hope that all of you are having a fantastic weekend. Thanks so very much for stopping by. Stay safe, stay warm and Smile.:)
Hello my friend, this is such a weet little box you made there for your DH!!! I love the color you chose...too bad I don't have either one of these dies :C. I have been trying to make a milk carton box for the longest time...I don't have the die, but with the instructions that I do have...it just does not look anyhting like the ones I have ssen so far...guess we are kind of in the same boat here ;D. I love those photos of you...and let me tell you, you are a pro in editing your photos...I guess I am not patient enough to figure all of that amazing stuff out you can do with the editing programs :C. I really enjoyed your blog post as always my friend!!! Sending you hugs and blessings, Sabrina
Posted by: Sabrina aka okimom2girlz | March 28, 2010 at 07:46 PM
What a cute candy box Mary. Perfect for Easter. :o) Love the photos!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | March 28, 2010 at 07:46 PM
I love your Easter project Mary! Very pretty. I especially love the colors. . .it really feels like Easter looking at your project! I love your pictures too. . .especially the second one. . .it's like you're in deep thoughts! I'm glad to hear you're still walking regularly!!!
Maria
Posted by: Maria | March 28, 2010 at 09:45 PM
Thanks for the advice about the milk carton die. I have been wanting it but there are so many other dies that I love too that would turn out easily. Love your little gift for Wayne. What a lucky man (and you are lucky too).
Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | March 29, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Cute gift for Wayne, Mary. Too bad about the milk carton die:(
Posted by: Lynette | March 29, 2010 at 07:44 AM
Sweet treat boxes! Also love the pictre of your daughter - great page!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | March 29, 2010 at 11:47 AM
What a cute Easter treat you made!
3 miles, with bronchitus? Are you nuts? I give you all the credit in the world for still walking while you are sick, I know the last time I had bronchitus it hurt just to breath when I was outside. You are truly amazing, my friend. And, Miss Skinny Minny to boot!
Luv ya,
Gina
Posted by: Gina Wrona | March 29, 2010 at 01:20 PM
What a cute Easter box, Mary. You always display your projects with an eye appealing presentation! The digi pages are awesome, too...especially the brushed page. My hubby game me Photoshop, and I facing a huge learning curve!!
Posted by: Gail R. | March 29, 2010 at 06:57 PM
that box is adorable. perfect for Easter. 3 miles with bronchitis??????
Posted by: Joan B | March 30, 2010 at 04:26 AM
Love those sweet treat boxes! Thanks so much for playing at PPA!
Posted by: Cards by Gina Shaw | March 30, 2010 at 11:03 AM