I love using the Matchbox die! It makes such a pretty presentation for a small gift. For this one I die cut it in Pink Pirouette and stamped the butterfly from Creative Elements in Pink Pirouette Classic ink on the top of the band. Then I used the oval embossing folder and oval punch to make a window. Window sheets make a great way to make a “peek a boo.”
To make the butterfly, I stamp it three times on Whisper White in Pink Pirourette and cut it out. Use Tombow Multipurpose to adhere two pieces of fishing string between the layers – glue just at the center – and let it dry. Add pearls to the center and on the ends of fishing string. Then I used Stampin Write Markers to make the little tag, punch out with the tag punch and add a little pearl to the flower center. I used Tombow to glue the butterfly and tag to the box.
The sides are covered with Pink Pirouette DSP. Some Whisper White taffeta ribbon (and the Crop a dile!) make the pull.
Wouldn’t these make cute shower/wedding favors? Here’s a few more variations on this idea –
This uses Party This Way –
Enjoy! Hugs, Fran
Fran, did you make two bands for this box and glue them together? You have a solid piece of cardstock but the sides are patterned. Did you layer the window sheet between a solid and pattern piece? TIA
Hi Patsy,
I thought I’d answer you here in case anyone else wants this info. The Matchbox die has two pieces – a box bottom and a belly band. All the decorating work I did was on the belly band. The window sheet is adhered on the back side of the band with Tombow and I covered the sides of the band with DSP. The box base is simply the Pink Pirouette card stock. Let me know if you need a better explanation! Hugs, Fran
LOVE these!! Can I use the Party this Way on my technique site?!! I think that is the coolest goodie box!! 🙂
It was great seeing you at Convention!
Fran, these boxes are so beautiful! I love how you used the new embossing frame to accent the window! Genius! Do you have a tutorial for your ribbon flower? I don’t know how to do that and it is very pretty!
Absolutely gorgeous boxes!! I love the embossed panel, and wonderful accents