You Are Special Mom

Want a special favor box that is as sweet and vintage as it is very quick to make? Eileen Hull releases her magic again today with this Rectangle Box from her Celebrations die cut line by Sizzix. Die cut from Eileen's scroreboard these shapes are sturdy enough to paint and embellish and will last a long time. I painted the box black and added patterned paper scraps to the sides, front and back. I painted 1/2 wood knobs DecoArt Americana Acrylics Sea Breeze and dry brushed them black. The knob on top is a acorn finial. All these shapes can be purchased at your local craft supply in the wood craft section.

I just love the new Karen Foster Design starburst brads I am seeing so much of right now. And who can get enough of 7 Gypsies paper tape? Add a simple wood tag with a Glue Dot, stamped with your favorite sentiment and you are ready with an adorable mini gift box that can be used for so many things. Here are some of my favorite ideas for giving Mom something in this box she will remember:

• Mom's favorite gift card, wrapped in a vintage hankie or other linen tucked inside the box
• A coordinating piece of jewelry such as earrings or a bracelet- you could also use small shapes decoupaged with some patterned paper scraps to create these
• A small framed photo of the two of you together
• Her old fashioned favorite sweets such as ribbon candy or taffy
• Small scraps of paper folded- inside each one tell her why she is so special to you

Leave me a comment and tell me what you think of this project and how you would fill the box for Mom.

Live Life Creatively,

Melony

Comments

[Melony Bradley]

Blogs hops are just one big party- thanks Holly

[Melony Bradley]

Thanks Lisa! Cant wait to give this to Mom

[Melony Bradley]

Thanks Pam- looked at your site and I love your layouts

[Melony Bradley]

I never really thought about it looking like marble- but I see what you mean

[Melony Bradley]

Thanks Teresa! This is my fav new Sizzix die

[Teresa]

Beautiful box with all the bling. Great job.

[roxi phillips]

Melony, your projects are always so beautiful. I love how you added bling to vintage so artfully! And your feet and handle just put this box "over the top!"

[Sandy Laipply]

Hi Mel-love your box-my favorite color! I would hide PEEPS in it for my Mother-I know- Easter's over but I bought her lots of them and keep dolling them out to her :)

[Donna]

I love the colors and the marble look!!

[Cindi Bisson]

What a fun box! Love the feet & handle you put on the box! :0)

[Candice Windham]

Mel, This is beautiful. I really like the finish on the feet and finial, and the star bling just tops it all off!

[Einat Kessler]

I love the bling and i love the box. such a nice idea!

[pam bray]

Very, very nice. Just love the box!

[Madeline]

What a great little gift. Love the way you finished the box ... great choice of colors and embellishments.

[LISA SIMPSON]

THANKS FOR SHOWING A NICE WAY HOW MUCH WE LOVE OUR MOTHER'S.

[JGoode]

What a fantastic Mother's Day gift idea! The star bling on the front is my favorite element - love it!

[conniemelancon]

I love all the bling!

[Ann Butler]

Mel this is a great project, love the colors!

[Michelle Cummings]

so beautiful! I love the colors and that star clasp!

[Laura Bray]

A great Mother's Day idea!

[eileen hull]

Your mom is a lucky woman to get this box! My favorite color and love that starburst- haven't seen those up our way...So pretty- thanks Melony!

[Holly]

The bling makes this so much more fun and festive for any mom! Thanks for the blog hop they are so much fun!

[Sparkle]

Nice bling, love it!