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Friday, 15 December 2017

The Purple Box. . . . . . .


Good morning folks. Hope that you are well and that you are not snowed in anywhere.

We had a good dumping of the white stuff but its all gone now bar a couple of slushy chunks.

Now, this is the purple box that seemed a popular sample I made for John's die shows. There are a few photos of this but it was made pretty much as John thought and quickly demoed.


I made the two halves of the sandwich box but only half the depth (you just cut the side panel in half lengthwise).
I then slid the two halves together and glued them together.


Then I made the slide in lid as you would a normal box but with an open bottom (oooh errr Mrs!!!) and acetate top.
The cards drop into this and then this slides into the base, as per next photo.........


I thought this would make a nice box for those who give sets of cards as gifts but John also mentioned it would make a posh box for a wedding invite.


All elements were from the Sandwich Box die set.

Thank you for your comments on the cards that were in the box. 

Jackie, I can promise you that I am taking things steady and there is no "humping" going on (don't go there folks!!!) and I am enjoying doing my bit again.
Thanks for calling me "classy" Wendy. I have been called many things but classy is a new one lol!!!
Maureen, hope that George is better. I'm sure that you mopping his fevered brow and waiting on him hand and foot will hasten his recovery, although the earache he is probably now suffering from, may take a little longer to clear up lol!!!

I did manage to meet up with Nesta on Monday and also yesterday. She is getting there, bless her.
Lunching with Mr L today and our friend Pauline (who made the lovely samples for John's shows yesterday) at a yummy Indian restaurant.

Still haven't made Mr D's birthday card with a couple of days left to go.........I have an idea, just needs to be put to card, and quickly. I may have to do a Maureen and dig out last years as I would bet good money he wouldn't remember it lol!!!

On that note, I may have a tinker now so I will say tarrah and see you soon.

TTFN
Ang x





11 comments:

  1. Love this one yo go with your classy cards!!!!!!
    Enjoy your lunch, same one We went to???
    Say Hi to Pauline and John and ask him to Skype next week please and has he posted my mat???

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  2. Hello Ang, the box is as fabulous as the cards, love the acetate top idea. Hope you enjoy your lunch out. Take care all and have a great day. Bx

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  3. Morning Ang,
    Lovely box to go with the cards. Enjoy your lunch.
    Lydia

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  4. Hi Mrs D,Just loved this box when I saw it on John's launch show,but then I am a sucker for boxes.Hope you enjoy your lunch and glad to hear you are feeling a bit better,Glad to learn Nesta is getting there it is never easy.Take care and stay healthy Love Barbara D xx

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  5. Hello Ang,
    I absolutely love this box.This was the box that made me think 'NEED' as far as the sandwich box die was concerned. I am assured that if I'm good Santa will be bringing it.
    I'm still hobbling about on my crutches and crafting is keeping my sanity....
    er...well....that's maybe debatable.
    I've got to get myself back to work soon or I will be bankrupt! Too much exercising my index finger on the 'pay now' button on my phone.
    So I've vowed I will be good from now on.
    I absolutely love your blog. Whilst I've been 'cut off' at home with my dodgy leg your blog is a great linkto the big outside world. Thanks so much! I hope your health is improving.Take care xxx

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  6. Stunning creation Ang, luxurious is the word that springs to mind, beautifully designed, take care, Kate x

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  7. Another fabulous creation, what a great idea x

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  8. Gorgeous box Ang. Love it and would b3 very useful. Thank you. Glad you are feeling better. A friend of mine has just spent over a week in hospital and now has to wea4 a mask of a night like you. She is feeling much better for it.

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  9. It is a fabulous box Ang It does make a fabulous gift and a posh wedding invite Change the colours and you could make similar for Christmas with a few star flowers or Poinsettia

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  10. I love this whole set, Any. Think of me today helping to man an outdoor skating rink at a Christmas Fair! Brrrr!

    Anne (Northampton)

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  11. A gorgeous box, Ang. Hope you had a good lunch with John. Did Mr D's card get made?
    Jan
    Northampton

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