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 29, 2007 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Canada Posts: 20999
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 12:17 PM
Faith, I'm so sorry to hear that your Mom is in the hospital. I hope that's it's nothing serious and that she will be back home soon. Prayers for your Mom and Dad.
Your kind helper will love this thoughtful gift, I love the design on the cover with the beautiful garden scene. The SP's are soft and lovely and I really love the way you used the two different shapes of Nesties on this. Wow and Wow!!!!
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Registered: August 24, 2005 Location: northwest Ks. Posts: 1501
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 3:32 PM
Faith. the box and card are beautiful, that is so thoughtful of you, and I know she will be blown away. What a kind person to offer her help. I am praying for your Mom and will also pray for you Dad. Hope you don't get yourself down, please take it easy as you have a DH and a sweet little guy to look after also. Hugs
Ks.stamper
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 4:06 PM
I think you are an amazing person Faith! This just shows have amazing you are, this box it way beautiful! Sorry you mom is in the hospital. She is going to love this box....plus the goodies inside! TFS :0)
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Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 4:46 PM
You and that very talented son of yours are a hit on this challenge for sure. This is just beautiful. I am sure your neighbor will love it. One kindness exchanged for another kindness. Why can't the world be more like this. tfs.
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Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34498
Mon, Jan 12, 2009 @ 5:46 PM
love, love those black butterflies, Faith! You are so very prolific! I am happy when I get the box finished and you've got a whole 'nother topper in a card! Hope you MOM is coming back to their home soon.
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