Monday, April 13, 2015

Graduation gift box

Times sure flies when you aren't paying attention. I can't believe my middle child is graduating high school this year. Children grow up way too fast!

In honour of his graduation I have completed a few projects for the big day next month.
First up is a cute little gift box:


This was made with the curvy keepsake box die. It's the perfect size for a grad ring.
The top of the hat is made from a  3 1/4" square piece of cardstock;  I just cut a slit in the center to fit over the handle. To do this mark center point with a ruler and cut a line approx. 1 3/8" to create a slit that will fit over the box handle
 
I have two further graduation projects coming up. Here's a sneak peek at the complete set. I have not had a chance to write the punch art instructions yet. So the other two projects will be for later this week.


Supplies used for the gift box:
Cardstock: Recollections and Bazzill
Stamp: Tagtastic - SU
Ink: Memento Tuxedo black
Punches: Scallop oval - SU, Modern Label - SU
Die: Curvy Keepsake - SU
Misc.: red tassel, x-acto knife.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again soon

7 comments:

  1. Love this fun idea! Darling : ) They get older, but we do not....! Hehehe

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  2. The die box into a hat is perfect!! What an awesome ensemble too!!

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  3. Love the little graduate! Very cute

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  4. can you share where you found the red tassel for the curvy keepsakes box?

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    1. Hi Katie, I bought my tassels many years ago from a local store (I have 12 colours). They were sold in packs of 10 per colour. I did find a vendor that sells the same style but they sell them in packs of 100 (they also work great for book marks): http://www.bookblanks.com/100_Pk_Chainette_Bookmark_Tassels_p/bb-tm100c.htm
      and this vendor sells multi packs of 50: http://www.craftsuppliesforless.com/heart-fingerprint-bookmarks.html
      Note I have never purchased from either of these places so cannot speak for the customer service.

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