Another fun project that I made with my Cricut! I used the new Life is a Beach cartridge to decorate a plain chipboard box:
Super cute, super easy. It took me all of 20 minutes or so to cover the box with patterned paper and ribbon and die-cut the hibiscus flower for the top. I added a bit of shading with some chalk ink and that's it! A great spot for your summer treasures or a way to dress up a small gift! :)
Patterned Paper: SEI, Scenic Route Paper Co.; Ribbon: SEI; Die-cut cartridge: Provo Craft
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Wow, Mary... that is stunning! I love hibiscus, and I especially love the colors you chose!
P.S. I'm about 2/3 of the way through Breaking Dawn now... it's getting really good!!!
Posted by: Dani | July 09, 2009 at 02:52 PM
That is too pretty to give away!! Great colors...you're on a roll with the Cricut!!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | July 09, 2009 at 04:39 PM
SERIOUSLY cute!!!!!
Posted by: Rhonda Steed | July 09, 2009 at 05:13 PM
woman, do you ever SLEEP? keep on churning gorgeous projects!
Posted by: sasha farina | July 09, 2009 at 06:51 PM
am i had the right blog? another altered item?! are you feeling okay? ;)
it's awesome - super cute! so what summer items are you planning to put in it?! ;)
Posted by: Heather M. | July 09, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Such a cute box...I love it! :)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | July 10, 2009 at 02:55 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Bev | July 10, 2009 at 03:34 AM
super simple & stylish = perfect!!
Posted by: Lisa DIckinson | July 10, 2009 at 08:27 AM