Monday, June 21, 2010

Easel Box Card


I have seen several easel box cards and thought they looked so neat.  I'm not sure how I found it but this morning I came across Joani's blog and her tutorial for making this box.  Here is the link to Joani's tutorial.  It was very well written and easy to follow.

I used red card stock to match the paper I wanted to use from the Mariposa paper stack.  I love this paper.  I followed Joani's tutorial for the box then decorated it the design paper.  I used two JustRite stamp sets "Birthday Wishes" and Victorian Wishes".   Victorian Wishes is a brand new release this month.

To decorate the top of the card I arrange some of my red vellum flowers around one corner of the sentiment.  Some yellow Flower Soft was added to the middle of the flowers.   A small red Martha Stewart punched butterfly was added.  This portion folds down flat on top of the box.  On the top of the box I stamped the sentiment from the Birthday Wishes set and cut it out with a Nestie.  A piercing tool was used to pierce holes in each scallop.  It was attached with dimensionals on top of the red Martha Stewart punched border.  Small pieces of the design paper were added to the front of the drawer and the sides of the box.  A black button was added for the drawer pull.  I plan to put a gift card in the drawer of this box for a birthday gift.

The Mariposa paper, vellum, Martha Stewart punches, Nestabilities, Flower Soft and the JustRite stamps sets can be purchased from Joan's Gardens.


I love making new projects and want to thank Joani for this easy tutorial.


11 comments:

craftieodmae said...

This is fantastic! Your's is so beautiful. Will go check her site out and thanks for sharing.......

Karen W said...

The boxes are fabulous and what inspiration!!

Joan Fricker said...

Selma, great box and one I think I need to try. I love it!!!!
Great colors too!

Velta said...

I have been following your blog for quite some time...you are an amazing artist when it comes to this craft...I love all of your art work. You even inspired me to go out and get that MS flower punch so I can make vellum flowers like yours. Thank you for sharing your inspiration!!

The Other Patti Sue said...

This is so cool Selma! I really need to make one of these! Love your trade mark floral theme!

Joani McDonald said...

Selma ~ your's turned out GREAT!! I love it. I've got company leaving today, however I hope to try your 8 drawer box in the next few days.
Thanks again for the kudos Ü
Hugs,
Joani

Jennie said...

This is so pretty Selma and that paper is GORGEOUS! Wow, what a great card :o)

AKiteFlier said...

Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah - wiping drool off my chin again - LOVE THIS - must check it out - much to do though with the next MTME release -

Oma said...

Great job Selma!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Wow - I have just found your wonderful blog whilst doing a bit of "hopping", and I absolutely love this easel box card - it really is fantastic. Love everything about it.
Hugs, Sylvia xx

tootsie said...

Whilst looking for a tutorial on making an easel box card I came across your blog. Your card is beautiful, and thank you for the link!
Hugs,
Wendy

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