The challenge this week at
Fashionable Stamping Challenges is 'Anything but a Card' and this is a theme I haven't really ventured into, so it was a bit of a challenge for me as well!
I decided to make an Explosion Box - something that has been around for quite a while - but I have never done one. I have usually seen them made with papers and embellishments, but as this is a stamping challenge - I decided on my trusty Hero Arts Script stamp and my new Inkylicious Butterfly stamp and of course Distress Inks. (Vintage Photo, Spun Sugar and Bundled Sage)
Its all very similar, but I tried to make the acetate butterflies look as if they were flying free from the box when it opened.
The sides of the box were embossed with Butterfly Swirl CB folder as is the panel on the top of the lid. I also stamped a butterfly and embossed with UTEE for the lid. This was a difficult piece to photograph, so, sorry for the poor piccys.
The design Team have created some fabulous pieces of work for your inspiration, so please pop over to the
FSC blog, I guarantee you will be amazed at their creativity.
I am also entering this in the following challenges:
Stamping for the Weekend - Colours of Autumn
Stamping with the Dragon - Fall Colours
PaperPlay challenge - Autumn colours
Pixie Dust - Anything but a Card
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, and thanks for looking.
Avril xx
Your box is a real stunner Avril. I love the colours there and you've used my fave script stamp too. Love the flying butterflies effect.
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Hugs, Fliss xx
oh wow this is just gorgeous .. i love the effect with the acetate butterflies .. and the distressing
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A fabulous explosion of stamping and butterflies Avril. It is a very attractive box and I love the way you have put the acetate butterflies at the bottom of it.
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Your box Avril is beautiful,love the butterflies.xxx
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful exploding box Avril - the acetate butterflies are gorgeous and I love the vintage text and embossing.
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Your box is amazing, so many beautiful details. Yvonne x
ReplyDeleteStunning work, you woulm't know it was your first explosion box. I love the stamping, very effective. Fantastic meeting you today. Caz
ReplyDeleteOh I love exploding boxes, Avril and yours is just amazing. The colours are so soft and really elegant and those flying butterflies are a wonderful surprise when it's opened up.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, it's photographed beautifully.
Hugs Lisax
Avril, your explosion box is exquisite in every way! The images and embossing are so elegant! The butterflies are one amazing touch! Love this!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a box like thus before! It looks very complex to create. Love how you added the acetate butterfly. A beautiful project thatlooks like you have been doing them forever! Best, Yvonne
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning explosion box creation! This is a vision - thanks so much for sharing it with us this week at Pixie Dust Studio "anything but a card" challenge!
ReplyDeleteReally great idea for anything but a card, love your explosion box, the antique colours and the pretty butterflies
ReplyDeleteLove Jenni xx
This is really stunning I can't believe its the first time you've ever done anything like this!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Avril .. .. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteAn exploding box is something I have never made .. .. I might have to have a try one of these days!!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Love Jules xx
I've never made one either Avril...so I find it absolutely amazing to see such great imagination! Stunning
ReplyDeleteDot x
I love your box, is very elegant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love the layers for the sides. so much work, such a beautiful result.
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Sue
This is absolutely gorgeous and makes me want to try and make one. You did a fantastic job! So glad you joined us for the Fall Colors challenge at Stamping with the Dragon this week.
ReplyDeleteI am in awe of this creation.
ReplyDeleteI would never tackle something so complicated.
The colours are gorgeous and the stamps you used are incredibly beautiful.
Wishes
Lynne
P.S. Thank you for visiting earlier today :)
Such a great idea and a wonderful project, your box looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteButterflies are so delicate and floaty and you have made your box look that way as well Avril.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks all soft and hunny looking not heavy and over embellished, I adore it.
Hugs Shirley x x
What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteAwww, your box is an explosion of beautifulness and gorgeousness!!! Love the colours and the butterflies, it looks like the box is just about to fly away itself ;) Such a dreamy project! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful explosion box! I've only made 1 because it was such a challenge for me to get it lined up correctly but you have aced it!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Such Gorgeous BOX results for a labor of LOVE!!! FAB work! :)
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