Mikayla's ornament was completed on schedule and, after reading the latest Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine yesterday, I was inspired to make a simple box to hold the ornament. I started with a sheet of scrapbooking paper and a sheet of cardboard, cut as shown below. A square shape was used for the lid. The green on the print paper is actually a lime green but it didn't show up well in the photos.
For sturdiness, I joined the cardboard and scrapping paper together by using zigzag stitch around all the edges.
The lid was attached with double-sided tape and the join zigzagged for reinforcement. This is how the box looked after sewing.
I then used the double-sided tape with contrast paper on the inside of the box to hold the sides in position.
For added support, I again used the double-sided tape to place two contrast borders on the top and bottom edges of the box.
To secure the lid, I simply punched a hole in it and the top front of the box so I could thread the satin ribbon through and tie a bow. And there we have it....
...a very simple but pretty box for Mikayla's ornament!
...a very simple but pretty box for Mikayla's ornament!
I then nestled the ornament inside on a bed of tissue paper in a matching colour.
Michelle and Alex loved the ornament and the box!
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Yesterday was Aaron's 12th birthday so I had the kids all here in the afternoon to celebrate with cheesecake and munchies. Michelle and Alex also stayed for dinner. I just can't get enough of little Mikayla!!
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My brother, Billy, and his lovely wife, Debbie, along with their youngest son, Daniel, called in yesterday evening to catch up for Christmas. We had a lovely time and it was so nice to see them as we don't get to catch up all that often. I didn't get any pics yesterday but here I am (centre) with Debbie and Bill at Michelle and Alex's wedding in October. Daniel is in the background to the left of Debbie.
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My brother, Billy, and his lovely wife, Debbie, along with their youngest son, Daniel, called in yesterday evening to catch up for Christmas. We had a lovely time and it was so nice to see them as we don't get to catch up all that often. I didn't get any pics yesterday but here I am (centre) with Debbie and Bill at Michelle and Alex's wedding in October. Daniel is in the background to the left of Debbie.
It's Christmas Eve DownUnder!!!
I'm pretty much all organised....I just need to duck out for potatoes later on this morning. The kids will be here for Christmas lunch tomorrow so I'll try to get pics.
What are your plans for Christmas Day??
~ Love, light and peace to all ~
