My Love Affair with Kraft Paper Continues: A "Krafty Keepsake Box"

Hello, Crafty Makers!

Just a quick share today of a project that caught my eye due to its simplicity and because it is constructed with Kraft cardstock!

My "Krafty Keepsake Box"

 The original design of the box was from "Mixed Up Craft."  She used adhesive wood veneer sheets to give her box the wooden effect but I decided not to do that.  This was a "stash reduction" project and I did not want to buy anything.

I particularly like the hinged top.  I had planned to give this box as a gift but I had a few "oops" moments and decided I would keep it for my personal use.  The velvet paper used to line the bottom has been in my stash for about six years.  I was amazed at how perfectly it matched my CS.

Isn't this just a terrific die cut?  The die is made by Xcut and is called "Floral Panel."  The tropical foliage themed paper worked quite well.

My little project found a home in the sitting area of my master bedroom.  A few of my other projects have found a home on my dressing table.

This is a basic box project, but if you want to follow the original tutorial, click HERE

Thanks, for stopping by!

Hugz,

Chana Malkah

Masculine Cracker Box w/Boxed Lid

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

Last week I promised to show my masculine cracker box. 

Using

Graphic 45's French Country Collection!  

So Here you go!

I am giving this as a Thank You gift to the Physician's Rep who works for the group that handles my infusion therapy.  The insurance company dropped my IG drug from their formulary and were being difficult about giving me a brand exception.  Todd worked very hard to coordinate the effort between my physician's office and his company to get the approval and he kept me informed along the way.

The box lid can hold tea bags, mints, etc.  

I placed an Altoids Smalls Tin in this one.

I chose to leave my panels unadorned but small metal 

Fleur de Lis (brads) look quite nice on the top panels!

 The G45 paper works so well to this box shape.  

It fully addressed my desire for elegance and practicality

 

A wooden button and a brad were used to create the lid pull.

The gold paper is embossed, but does not show well in the photo, however, IRL it is striking.  I used WRMK Next Level "Quilted" Embossing Folder (Diamond Shape) to mimic the paper pattern. 

Thanks for stopping by

HUGZ!

Chana Malkah