Monday, November 7, 2011

A New Challenge at Joan's Gardens

With all of the hustle & bustle of getting ready for last Saturday's Craft Show, I didn't want to forget to participate in the new challenge at Joan's Gardens.   Joan's designer, Selma Stevenson has created & shared the instructions for a mini pizza box and although the pizza box idea has been around for a long time, I have NEVER made one and now's my chance!  All the details for this week's challenge can be seen HERE. 
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So what do you think?  I'm so tickled with the outcome, I plan on making several more!  With the craftshow still utmost in my mind ... I think these would be a fabulous idea for next year's show.  What a 'special' box to house that new ornament gift or a pair of earrings for that special girlfriend ... there are endless ideas for this little gem of a box!! 

Recipe:
Paper:  Graphic45 "Christmas Emporium", green cs, blue bayou cs, white cs, glossy white cs
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Gold embossing powder, Martha Stewart branch punch, narrow gold satin ribbon from Michaels, Graphic45 Christmas Emporium chipboard tag, Heartfelt Creations HCPC3415 - Petite Poinsettia PreCut Set, Cheery-Lynn Designs DL175 Laced Pine Snowflake die, Cheery-Lynn Designs B117 Fanciful Flourish die, Gold mini brad, Gold Stickles, Martha Stewart Gold Micro Beads

The items used that are in BOLD print were purchased at Joan's Gardens.  Be sure to pop over and check out all the awesome supplies she has available in her shop!

Other qualifying challenges are:
Heart Song Inspirations #23 - Anything Goes
Make It Monday #62 - Anything Goes
Make My Monday #23 - Christmas (Vintage / Traditional)
There She Goes Clear Stamps - Holiday Projects
The Corrosive Challenge #136 - Flourish
Dream Valley Challenge - Anything Goes
I Did It Creations - Winter/Christmas

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a wonderful week!  I have TONS to do so I guess I'd better get started!

*** EDITED TO ADD PHOTOS ***
Here are a couple photos to show the 
INSIDE of the pizza box and a closer look 
at the decorated BELLY-BAND.



Hugs,
Darlene
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29 comments:

  1. SelmaNovember 7, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Wow Darlene, this is a beautiful vintage mini pizza box. I love all the elements you added to make it very special. Thanks for joining us again this week in the challenge at Joan's Gardens.

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  2. Carla S.November 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Gorgeous box, Darlene! Amazing details! I love it!

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  3. DoreenNovember 7, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Ooh this is stunning,such detail.Saw it over at MIM and had to take a look.xxx

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  4. NancyDNovember 7, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Darlene, Saw your wonderful creation on MIM and had to stop by for a closer look. Amazing creation!!! NancyD

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  5. Suzanne B aka brookfiesNovember 7, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    STUNNING, so much detail to take in. Thank you for entering your creation into the Make My Monday Vintage Christmas challenge this week!

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  6. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Darlene, so pretty and festive is your Pizza box, very very nicely done. Love it.
    Love the Cheery lynn die there or Marianne? Never thought to use that one. See we are of the same mind with the spellbinders.
    Thanks
    Again,
    Hugs
    Donna

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  7. FayeNovember 7, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This is a stunning Vintage creation Darlene.. Saw this on MIM..Faye

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  8. RitaNovember 7, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    This is a truly Fabulous box. I love it. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xx

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  9. Sarah-JaneNovember 7, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    What a super creation!. I saw your link over at MIM. xx

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  10. Mynn xxNovember 7, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh my word! This is just too darling!!! I am loving all the detail--it's just super fabulous! :)

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  11. nnaloracNovember 7, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Stunning Christmas creation Darlene, so colourful and overflowing with yummy elements. Love it. Seen it on MIM and wanted a closer peek. Carolxx

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  12. CazroNovember 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Fabulous details on such an adorable project. Thanks for sharing with us at MMM. Caz

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  13. ReneNovember 7, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Oh my goodness this is just darling!!!!
    Thank you so much for joining us at MIM this week! Don't forget that to win, you need to leave a comment for another entry and mention you saw it on MIM. The more comments left, the greater your chance of winning!
    Good luck!
    Rene :D

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  14. NikbeeNovember 8, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    A gorgeous project. I love all the details. I saw this on MIM and had to stop by.
    Nikki x

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  15. GlendaNovember 8, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    You outdid yourself this time! this is absolutely gorgeous!

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  16. Joan FrickerNovember 8, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Darlene, what an adorable box you have created. Aren't they fun!
    It's amazing to me how you can take paper and make a box that anyone would love to receive.

    Thanks so much for joining us at Joan's Gardens for our weekly challenge.

    Joan
    www.atjoansgardens.com

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  17. Sandy ONovember 8, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Oh My Gosh, this must have taken you forever. It is simply stunning!

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  18. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)November 8, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This is stunning love all the elements and how they compliment each other.
    Marilyn

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  19. AmericaNovember 8, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    wow- how stunning!

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  20. Jen LeeflangNovember 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Darlene, I saw this on MIM, and just had to come and see what my friend has been creating! It's just gorgeous! love the busy-ness of it!
    love
    Jen
    Durban
    South Africa

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  21. Yvonne GarnerNovember 8, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Just lovely! So many details. Yvonne

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  22. ShannahNovember 9, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Wow... What an amazing creation! Just beautiful and so many lovely details! Thanks for joining our Heart Song Inspiration Challenge this week! Hugs, Shannah

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  23. sparklygirl-TinaNovember 10, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Wow Darlene your creations is so gorgeous so glad I came across you through MIM.

    Take care

    Tina

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  24. Lisa WatsonNovember 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Saw your beautiful creation on MIM!

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  25. Jayne ANovember 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Wow. absolutely wonderful.

    I saw your card on MIM.

    Jayne
    x

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  26. 1CardCreatorNovember 10, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Wow Dar, this is stunning! So glad I saw it on MIM! ~Diane

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  27. HannekeNovember 11, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    What a great creation! I love the images and colors you used! I saw it on MIM. Hugs, Hanneke

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  28. Suzi BNovember 13, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Wow ..such a lot going on and so colourful. Thank you for joining Make My Monday
    Suzi B :D

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  29. FlissNovember 13, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    A beautiful creation Darlene.
    Thanks for joining in at Make My Monday and hoe to see you again.
    Fliss x

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