CROPPED , The Mystery Box Challenge Event

Well, I decided to participate in Megan Elizabeth's (from Above Rubies Studio) Mystery Box Challenge Event.  It is going to be lots of fun.  Each participant purchased a box full of items to be used in 5 challenges during the event.  Here are my first two!

Challenge #1

Create a Card using the stamp technique in the "My 123 Stamp" DVD and materials from the Mystery Box.  The sample Sunset Card inspired me to create a sort of spooky Halloween night sky with the blending ink method.  I enjoyed this challenge because I learned a new technique and loved the result.  I used ColorBox pigment ink for the sky and StampinUp dye ink for the pumpkins. I also incorporated the technique using the two different color inks on one stamp (you can't see it that well in the picture) on the pumpkins.  After stamping the pumpkins, I cut them out and added Glassy Accents for a little shine.  I used the Cricut Chic & Scary cartridge for the Tree and Bat and the Happy Hauntings for the HeadStone.  The Spiders and Pumpkins were "Stamps by Judith."   

Challenge #2

Using all 9 blocks on a sheet of Paper Layerz, create 9 mini scrapbook layouts.  Also, you must use the matching sheet of Paper Layerz to create embellishments for the mini layouts.  Here I used photos of my children coloring Easter Eggs this year.  I used one sheet of Paper Layerz for the base and the other sheet to create the geometrical shapes that I put the pictures on in each square.  I added some fun flowers and labels.

Here is my entry for Challenge #4 - Use 7 circles and the color teal

DeesCropBox: Little Darlings Keepsake Box

DeesCropBox: Little Darlings Keepsake Box: This project was created for Jinger Adams Design Team Call.     I love this project because when I see the precious trinkets on displ...

Little Darlings Keepsake Box

This project was created for Jinger Adams Design Team Call.   

I love this project because when I see the precious trinkets on display from when my children were little, I reminisce a very special time in my life.  I started by purchasing a paperboard box (trunk) from my local craft store.  I then covered it in scrapbook paper (same as wall paper). I have listed the supplies used below.  

Featured Scrapbook Paper for this project is Graphic 45's Little Darlings Collection.

Oustide the Box: 

• Top half of box - Lullabye  / Picture on the top - Bundle of Joy
• Bottom half of box - Bundel of Joy Stripes
• Small pictures and Postage Stamp Pictures - New Arrival and Bundle of Joy
• Flowers  - Tim Holtz Alterations Die Tattered Flower Garland and Bazzill Basics  Blind Date Blue and String of Pearls - chalked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye
• Pearls - Crystazzi Round Pearl Ecru  4mm
• Ribbon - Celebrate It 7/8" Ecru Ribbon
• Tag - Little Darlings Tags 1 Chipboard Set

Inside the Box:

• Bottom half of box - Rock-A-Bye
• Trim that says "Little Darlings" - Baby Borders
• Inside Cover - Little Darlings / Border - Baby Borders
• Paint for inside edges of box = Martha Stewart Crafts Blue Sky Satin Acrylic Craft Paint

Picture Frame: (6 1/2 X 8)

• Blue Matte = Bazzill Basics Blind Date Blue
• Baby with horn and Little Darlings Banner - 8x8 paper pad Little Darlings
• Tag with Little Girl and Doll = Little Darlings Tags 2 chipboard
• Pearls - same as above
• Border at bottom of picture - 8x8 paper pad Baby Borders paper
• Polka Dot Matte - Rock-A-Bye
• Flowers - Tim Holtz Die same as above

Baby Blanket:

This was my first attempt a crochetting. It was fun to try a new craft.

• Crochet Pattern Zig Zag Filet from the book Snuggle-Up Baby Afghans by Carole Rutter Tippett
• Yarn - Sidar Silky Look Double Knitt White

Thanks for looking!!