This is my submission for IC219... we took inspiration from the fabulous Etsy Store, Jennines. I was inspired in a general way by all the birds there.... there were great Chickadees that I used for my bird, since they are my favorite bird, but I also used this one because I loved the red berries: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=16044688
I used my new K&Co dp to decorate a Kraft Able Gable box I bought the template for from Leigh Anne at www.stampingwithannieb.blogspot.com. I wanted to make this box today for my hubby for Valenties Day. So it had to be masculine and not all foo-fooey! LOL! I sponged THoltz ink around all the edges and then stamped my Chickadee from Our Daily Bread design's new release, You Will Find Refuge. I cut it out along with the berry ladened branch he is on and mounted it to the side of the box, then added a tag on which I had printed a sentiment from Studio G.... must have stamped it 10 times and still didn't get a great impression... but what do you want for $1.00! LOL! Anyway, I cut a slit in the bird's beak and passed the red twine from Sharon's Ribbon Shop through and hung the heart charm from it. The top tag is hand written. Inside is filled with Lindt Truffles (dark chocolate)... yum! I know he'll love this since he is a bird lover too.
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82482
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 9:13 AM
Wow - this is an awesome treat box - one of the prettiest ever!
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Registered: July 27, 2005 Location: Texas USA Posts: 13067
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 9:25 AM
OH wow, what a lucky hubby!! The box is awesome, I love the sponging and the tags you added, such a wonderful design. Fabulous charm that you have hanging from the chick's beak! I love love love the new bird releases from ODBD all you gals are using, I placed an order today after seeing them all! TFS and thanks for joining the IC this weekend!!
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 9:40 AM
Love your box and this stamp. You did a great job creating a manly valentine!
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105074
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 9:41 AM
Wonderful box, Grace! that bird image is fab!
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Registered: December 19, 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 15571
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 12:58 PM
FABULOUS! How could he not love this? Perfect for any bird lover and filled with dark chocolate. YUM! You are an amazing talent Grace!! TFS this outstanding project!!