Hi! This Origami Box and matching card were made for today's Technique Lover's Challenge. You can find the instructions here: Forums at Splitcoaststampers
With my mother in the hospital again, my Dad is living in their home, alone. (They have 3 GIANT dogs, who keep him company!) Most people can deal with that, but my dad has Alzheimer's. He's medicated, and doing MUCH better, but I still have to constantly monitor him while Mother is gone. One of our neighbors volunteered to look in on Dad during the day, so that I could visit with Mother. I wanted to thank her by giving her this box filled with chocolates and a gift card to Michaels.
The background was stamped with a GREAT vine stamp from There She Goes.
The images were stamped in Noir Black Palette Hybrid ink and colored in with Copic Markers. I cut them out and adhered them to the frames with Foam Tape. The butterflies are a Martha Stewart punch.
Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 9:29 AM
Oh wow... so pretty!
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Registered: August 28, 2006 Location: Minglerville, MI Posts: 3261
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 9:52 AM
Faith, love your color combination.
So sorry to hear about your mom and dad. God bless you for caring for your father, I can relate as my dad suffered with Alzheimers for many years. You and your family are in my prayers.
Registered: July 18, 2006 Location: Beautiful, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 24229
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 10:03 AM
Fabulous card and box. So glad to hear you have such wonderful neighbours to help out. Blessings to you during this difficult time.
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Registered: January 28, 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 495
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 10:34 AM
Oh Faith, I know you are so busy with your parents. I am praying for you and your family through this time...how you still find time to take care of all of us who look for your cards and projects is beyond me. We love you and support you...This is really pretty...the colors are the perfect thing in these winter months! God Bless!
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 10:56 AM
What a wonderful gift for your neighbor and how kind of her to look in on your Dad. I love the colors and stamps you used and all the fabulous details!
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Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 12:05 PM
What a sweet neighbor you have and how thoughtful to make this lovely chocolate filled box for her.
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