Floral Explosion Box by GDT Karthikha

Hello Crafty Folks,

 

I'm excited as I get you an inspirational project for this month's challenge - Exploding Surprise! Do check out the challenge post for all the rules and guidelines.

 

Direct on to my creation! I wanted to do an explosion box that will suit any occasion, be it birthday, anniversary, love, etc. So the best option was floral! I've used all the colors from the color palette for the challenge. The different shades are seen in the patterned papers and flowers used.

I started by creating the 3 layers with pockets to hold the tags. I have a mix and match of patterned papers from Papericious and other brands to suit the color theme. The middle 3d object is a small box filled with flowers. This can be used to hold tiny gift items too! A surprise inside a surprise J For the inserts, I have die cut scallop stitched circles and rectangles. The big circle tag has a mini flower brad attached along with pink satin ribbon. The middle insert is a rectangle die cut, which has a holder in the form of a flower. For this, I’ve punched out 2 flowers and attached them back to back with the tag sandwiched in between. The small circle tag has a pearl string attached to hold it.

For the lid of the box, I have used a chipboard element colored white with gesso. I kept it white to pop against the pink background. I’ve then added flowers matching the color palette

 

Here is a small video to show you the box in real!

List of materials used:

Pink cardstock
Papericious – Pretty Basics patterned paper pack
Papericious – Fairy Land patterned paper pack
Patterned paper – blue and white floral
White Gesso
Chipboard
Colored flowers – blue shades, pink and white
Silicon Glue
Liquid glue
Tacky tape
Gina Marie Scallop Stitched Circle Dies
Gina Marie Scallop Stitched Rectangle Dies
Pearl string
Pink satin ribbon
Mini flower brads
Jef flower punch
Scissors

Hope my creation inspires you to create one :) Happy crafting and do participate in the challenge!

Have a nice day :)

Warm Regards
Karthikha

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