Inspired by a friend and fellow blogger . . .

. . . who was inspired by another blogger who shared her inspiration and directions to create 'A Card In A Box!'  That's right ... and of course I had to give it a try!!!  

Oh Sorry, excuse my manners!  

Good Afternoon Everyone!  

I'm just so excited to share this creation!

Check this out . . .

(Warning!  Photo heavy post!)

 Is this absolutely awesome or what!!!!

My friend Diane (Nellie's Nest) shared her 'card in a box' HERE with me, and of course, being the good friend she is, shared (more like a challenge I think, lol) the links also.  Knowing good and well that I couldn't pass up giving it a whirl!

 

so, do you want to try one yourself??

Awesome!  Go HERE for the printed tutorial and

 for the video tutorial as well!!

 I will admit, I sometimes have a difficult time following printed instructions (I tend to over think things ... or I just let my Polish ways get the better of me, lol) so the video was a great help!!  I guess I'm more of a 'need to SEE it done' person. 

You could create these boxes for ANY occasion and there's even space on the back panel for a note or stamped sentiment (see photo below).   This extra panel is also what gives the back panel more stability.

NOW, how about this fact ... it lays flat for mailing!  Mind you, if you have decorative elements outside the 'box', as I have, you'll probably have to make your own envelope which is certainly easy enough if you own the WeR Memory Keepers envelope punch board.

It's a little difficult to photograph, but I hope you've seen enough to be inspired and want to try it for yourself!

And if you need more picture inspiration, there's a Pinterest board with a collection of various 'card in a box' themes.  Check it out!  So many talented people out in blogland!

Recipe:
Papers:  SU Real Red cs, Colorbok 'rosewood' dp, white cs, hot pink cs, hunter green cs
Accessories:  Crafty Secrets 'Valentine Kit' images, the following Cheery Lynn Designs dies ... 'Two of Hearts', LOVE, Exotic Butterflies Small, and Fanciful Flourish Small,
Michaels 'Offray' red ribbon, Spellbinder Classic Heart dies

I would like to share this creation in the following challenges:

Craft-Dee BowZ February Challenge - Anything Goes w/handmade bow

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes w/twist-Valentines-Heart

Aud Sentiments Challenge - Sharing the Love

 Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes w/ribbons

Delightful Challenge - Anything Goes/Love theme

Dream It Up - February 'Flutters'  (butterflies)

Milk, Coffee Challenge - Valentine's/Love

Crafting for all Seasons - Show Us Some Romance
Bearly Mine Challenge - Vintage Romance
Simon Says Stamps - Love Notes
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - Red & Love
Sugar Creek Hollow - Love and Adore

Oh my ... I could just go on and on sharing this creation around blogland but I think that's enough for today!  Thanks so much for stopping by and I truly hope you've been as inspired by my creation as I was with Diane's and all you other amazing blogging, crafting friends!!!

I guess I should at least ask hubby if he's hungry!  LOL!

It's nearly 2 pm and I crafted right through the lunch hour!  

Oooopppss!!