I had a blast creating for the 350 Cards & Gifts call! I couldn't wait for it to hit the stands. I am going to pick up a few copies for Christmas gifts this year to include with their gifts.
I love making card sets because you can take a design that you like and change it up with each card in the set. Then create a coordinating package and voila, instant gift!
The magazine can be purchased HERE
You can find patterns HERE
I used a sweet box pattern. Vanessa Menhorn shares some adorable baby blocks on page 76 of this fabulous issue.
I printed the pattern onto the back of some great wood grain paper and made a masculine-fall gift box!
There are 11 other designers who are participating in today's blog hop...and <<<<drum roll>>>>, here they are:
Each of us have an issue to give away. You can also leave a comment at the Paper Crafts Connection blog for an extra chance
All comments must be posted by midnight (MDT) on Sunday, April 10. I will post the winner on April 11th.
Thanks for joining us :)
Love the woodgrain!
Posted by: ArlaMo | April 08, 2011 at 03:28 AM
That box is super pretty! Love the woodgrain.
Posted by: Joan | April 08, 2011 at 03:33 AM
I adore this it would make a wonderful place setting
Posted by: Fifi-T | April 08, 2011 at 03:45 AM
how great Kim...love the natural feel of it...
Posted by: Karen from Ontario | April 08, 2011 at 03:49 AM
Love the woodgrain box... super clever and really cool masculine touch!!
Thanks for sharing!
Robin
Posted by: Robin Funge | April 08, 2011 at 03:52 AM
That paper is so real looking. I've been studying it closely. Thanks for sharing.
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa B. | April 08, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Great project. Love the woodgrain look.
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Posted by: Michel Espey | April 08, 2011 at 04:10 AM
Love the woodgrain. Great idea for fathers day!
Posted by: kathleena | April 08, 2011 at 04:10 AM
Looks like a fun magazine to have. Love your woodgrain paper! Great idea!
Posted by: Donna R. | April 08, 2011 at 04:18 AM
Great masculine project and I love that woodgrain paper, fabulous!
Posted by: Shawn Wenrich | April 08, 2011 at 04:30 AM
Your dad is very lucky to get this nice box!
Wishing you a great weekend,
greetings Judith
Posted by: Judith | April 08, 2011 at 04:41 AM
Wow! Perfect little gift box! Love the woodgrain paper!
Posted by: Brenda Urbanik | April 08, 2011 at 05:02 AM
What a great masculine project.
Posted by: Lee | April 08, 2011 at 05:26 AM
Such a cute box. I love it. Perfect for Father's Day.
Posted by: Jenny McGee | April 08, 2011 at 05:28 AM
what a great gift for father's day...
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Posted by: Michele | April 08, 2011 at 05:33 AM
Great project!
Posted by: indy | April 08, 2011 at 05:44 AM
Wow....the brain is going to fast for the fingers to type! Lovin' this project and can't wait to try it out! Wooo-Hoooo!!! Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: auntie em (emily) | April 08, 2011 at 05:46 AM
Great giftbox love the woodgrain paper.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | April 08, 2011 at 05:55 AM
I appreciate anything made for men that I can impress my all-male family with, and your project is gorgeous! You've given me lots of inspiration - thank you so much!
Posted by: Barbara | April 08, 2011 at 06:01 AM
Great little box...
Posted by: erin thiem | April 08, 2011 at 06:03 AM
Wow! I thought you had decorated a real wood block! Then I looked again and saw it was a box made with wood grain paper. What a great masculine project!
Posted by: Rebecca B. | April 08, 2011 at 06:05 AM
Lovely gift box, the woodgrain paper is fab! Congrats to you and hubby on your recent wedding.
Posted by: Tanja S. | April 08, 2011 at 06:07 AM
How did you have time to do this AND get married? You are amazing... It is an honor to be a part of this blog hop with you - you are incredibly talented and inspiring!
Posted by: Kristin K Tierney | April 08, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Since my hubby is a woodturner, we love all things wood, trees and leaves! I LOVE your box! The addition of the leaves is so much fun!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | April 08, 2011 at 06:16 AM
so fun, masculine things are so hard to make, this could easily be translated into other things.
Posted by: bethann disciasco | April 08, 2011 at 06:17 AM