Back to another of my All Day projects... I think this was the overall favourite!!
This project was borne from a mixture of my own idea(s) and further inspiration found on the web.... which all came together to form a lovely whole!!
I knew I was going to do a re-sized project (using 12x12 Shine On card) of my Explosion Box Gift Card Holder (Tutorial & Emerald Envy version
here, It's My Party version
here)... and I wanted to put a sailing dinghy - or a car - or a bike - or whatever - for the man each crafter was making for!!
And then I was sent a photo of
this fabulous project by Jessica Winter with those immortal words " can we do something like this"... well yes... right up my plan/thoughts street!! The cake quickly becoming that sailing dinghy in my head!!
I then searched for the originator of the project (as I hadn't been sent a link)... and whilst I was looking I happened upon
this fabulous project by Doreen... and then all those ideas in my head and on the screen just all pulled together...
Come back tomorrow to see the other version I made for my brother or Dad.... and maybe I should complete that sailing dinghy for hubby too...
And for those of you that love a Tutorial or Two....!
For the Box
1.
Take a 12x12 piece of Kraft cardstock
2.
Score at 4” and 8”
3.
Turn 90 degrees
4.
Score at 4” and 8”
5.
Bone Fold all score lines
6.
Cut 4 corner squares diagonally (from outside corner to inside square/corner)
7.
Fold & adhere 2 diagonal sections from
either side of central section onto the central section
8.
Repeat for opposing side
9.
Do the same for the 2 other central sections but
do not glue down totally so as to form the pockets
For the Lid
1.
Cut a 5 7/8” Square of Kraft cardstock
2.
Score at 7/8” on all 4 sides
3.
Dart 2 scorelines on the one side
4.
Repeat for the opposing side
5.
Assemble and adhere the lid on the finished box ( ie the totally decorated box)
Recipe for Decoration
Bermuda Bay
Card 9.9cm Square (approx. 3 7/8”)
(x10)
Shine On Stripe/Cloud
9.3cm Square (approx. 3 5/8”)
(x7)
Shine On
Wiggle/Raindrop 9.3cm Square (approx.
3 5/8”) (x3)
Kraft 2.5cm (1”)
x 12” (add Washi tape and bow punch to form bow parts)
For the
Boat (Beware - inches conversion not tried and
tested!!!)
1.
Die cut 2 Cutie Pie triangles from Kraft
cardstock
2.
On one of them, hand punch a small hole for the
mast (centrally...about 1/2cm [3/8”] in from
straight edge…)
3.
Cut a 16 x 3.5cm piece of Kraft cardstock [6 ¼” x 1 3/8”]
4. Score LANDSCAPE at 8cm [3 1/8”]
5.
Bone Fold
6.
Hand punch a small hole for the anchor/Bakers
Twine
7.
Cut a 22 x 4.5cm piece of Kraft cardstock [8 5/8” x 1 ¾”]
8. Score LANDSCAPE at 8,16 & 21cm [3 1/8”, 6 ¼” & 8 ¼”]
9.
Score PORTRAIT at 1 cm [3/8”]
10.
Turn 180degrees
11.
Score PORTRAIT at 1 cm [3/8”]
12.
Bone Fold
13.
Dart 1cm [3/8”] section score lines as necessary to form the triangular
box (you will know when you get there!!! I produced a template for my ladies to
ease the process on the day – this also included a notch to allow for the
punched circle for the mast…)
14.
Adhere parts
15. Adhere die cut triangles top and bottom…
trapping in some Bakers twine at the peak before assembly)
Stampin’ Up ! Products Used
Stamps - Going Global, Project Life Let's Get Away, Guy
Greetings (anchor)
Card & Paper - Shine On Speciality Designer Series Paper, Kraft
12x12 Cardstock, Silver Foil, Bermuda Bay
Dies – Cutie Pie Thinlits
Punches – 2” Circle, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle
Ribbon & Trim – Bohemian Washi Tape, Silver Bakers Twine, Silver Satin Ribbon, Kebab
Stick (trimmed for mast)
