Well...I have two baby showers to attend at the end of October. This blogging thing does make me get to the cards I have to make ahead of time...I'm usually the night before kind a girl!
The first shower is for a baby girl...yep that's an easy one...all frills and lace, glitter and girly colours!! The boy will be a challenge!
So...
Sorry lots of pics...the front view...
and another...
a close up of Lilli of the Valley baby stamp...
side view (both sides are the same)...
the lid...
the writing portion of the Lilli of the Valley stamp...
the personalization...
the box "exploded"...
a baby carriage made from paper (Magnolia Ink magazine-No. 1 2012)...
tutorial by Camilla S
So that's the Baby Shower Explosion box...DONE...and way ahead of schedule...LOL!!
I will enter this into the following challenges:
Materials Used:
DP-Lilli of the Valley Promises 8X8 paper pad (4 patterns used)
Stamp-Lilli of the Valley
Crown pins, flowers and string pearls-Wild Orchid Crafts
Baby carriage charm, baby pins, lace and ribbon-my stash
Dies-Spellbinders Classic Ovals (LG) and Lacey Ovals
Cherry Lynn Designs Mini Fanciful Flourish and Fanciful Flourish
Memory Box Tiny Tendrils
Frantage-Shabby pink
Glitter
Thank you so much for stopping by...I really appreciate you taking the time!!!
Oh my word Beth.....this has got to be the most adorable explosion box! This has little baby girl all over it. Oh my Oh my.The little window that allows you to peak is a great little way to be teased and want to open it asap! I love the way you did the adorable little carriage. Ok you are the queen of 3D dimensional things....wow...that must have been a little hard to do...but your efforts totally paid off.Love the flower arrangements and the sentiments are perfect. Job Well Done!
ReplyDeletePerfect gift for a newborn! Thanks for joining at CCCC: Flowers
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Dewi
WOW .... absolutely, the most gorgeous creation, I have ever seen! love the colours and all the lacey frills! could go on and on, but .... simply stunning and oh so special! and I got excited with your ice cream parlour!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWowzer, Beth, I love this. Gorgeous colour scheme. Cute baby image. Beautiful embellishments and the glitter and frontage add the perfect touch. That baby carriage is soo..adorable. Terrific job on your explosion box. I adore it.
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Norma
OMG Beth, this is the most beautiful card ever!!! there isn't a thing missing, wish I had your talent. Congrats on your blog, love ,love ,love it.
ReplyDeletePaola
Hi Beth, what a beautiful keepsake! Someone should be very honoured to receive it! So much work and love has gone into this box. I love the colours you used and all of the lace and flowers. I love the hanging down image..it's beautifully coloured and just sets it off. You've outdone yourself, as usual!!! Can hardly wait to see the boy card!
ReplyDeleteDianne
WOW...........WOW............WOW........this is soooooo darn pretty, gorgeous, fabulous, stunning & awesome all in one wee box. I sooooooo love this sweetie, love the colours & the little pram inside is just fantastic!!! WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteLotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Ooops I also meant to say thank you sooooooooo much for your lovely comments on my blog hunni, you always make me smile. Also thank your non-card making friend for her lovely comment they really do mean soooooooooo much to me.
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Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Hi Beth! Congratulations on winning Featured Guest Designer with us at Fussy and Fancy! Your Baby Shower explosion box is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletePlease pop over to our challenge blog to get your details about contacting us.
Hugs, Sheryl
Way to go Beth on you winning the Guest Designer spot...you totally deserve it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Beth this is awesome hun, the work that has gone into it really shows, well done, it's so beautiful, hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteThis si just so cute! I love the little baby carriage and all the gorgeous bits and bobs, just beautiful. I'm sure this will be a big hit
ReplyDeleteHugs Julie P
WOW...This is the most beautiful explosion box I have ever seen, the attention to detail is outstanding Beth...Your work is Fabulous...Love it!! Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your win Beth, I'm very proud of you!!
ReplyDeleteBeth, your baby shower explosion box is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteTamara ;)
Thanks for entering our 'Anything Goes' challenge Beth. Your box is absolutely precious, it must have taken you ages to do.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Anne x
Lili of the Valley
Hi Beth
ReplyDeleteI found this on the LOTV Ideas to Inspire site and just wanted to say that I think this is absolutely gorgeous and you are clearly very talented.
Holly
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