Magic Box – Christmas Grunge
I had one more request to hold a magic box class at Simple Pleasures – my local independent stamp store. I held my first Christmas Magic Box class in July 2009, but a few students missed it. The paper I used for the summer class was discountinued, so I had to create a new box for my fall class. So here it is for all to see.
I call it Christams Grunge because I distressed all the decorative paper with a razor blade. One could use the blade of a pair of scissors, or heck, they make special distressing tools. That’s on my wish list. I originally chose this paper because it allowed me to make a red box – which seems more traditional for christmas. It didn’t meet my mom’s approval, however, because it’s not elegent. So, I guess there’s no compromize – you can’t dress up grunge!
Magic Box – Christmas Grunge Outside
Lid of the Magic Box Christmas Gruge
The lid top is deocrated with a square gift tag.
- Side 1 of my Magic Box Christmas Grunge
I used Sizzix swirl die cut for the sides of the lid. Just trimmed one or two swirls per side.
- Side 2 of Magic Box Christmas Grunge
I used a Martha Steward snow flake punch to decorate the sides as well as the inside.
- Side 3 of the Magic Box Christmas Grunge
No snowflake is complete without a gem or something sparkly!
- Side 4 of the Magic Box Christmas Grunge
The trick to adhering the swirl is to use a glue pen. And because it’s a small element, place your glue on the die cut in dots, as opposed to trying to draw a line of glue. Just a little tip!
Magic Box Christmas Grunge Inside
Of course, the magic happens when the lid is removed from the box. The sides spring open and lay flat revealing a christmas scene in the middle. I have a gift card holder surrounded by christmas grunge floating shapes.
- Inside the Magic Box Christmas Grunge
I incorporated some snow flakes into the inside of the box. Brings continuity to the project.
- Close up of Magic Box Christmas Grunge Gift Card Holder
Here’s a close up of the gift card holder. I added a tiny bit of ribbon and some snowflakes and gems.
- Photo of the support of the Magic Box Christmas Grunge
Here is a photo illustrating the mechanics of the project. I use a triangle wedge to support the gift card holder. I poke the transparency / acetate into the bottom decorative paper to support the floating christmas grunge elements.
Believe it or not, I only used three piece of 12×12 to make the box. One piece of decorative paper and two pieces of red cardstock (one for the lid and one for the box). I used accents of blue and green paper here and there. No stamping on this one.
Check out all the other Magic Boxes on my blog!
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