Sunday, 1 July 2012

Exploding box prototype!

I was flicking through a Craft Stamper last night and came across an exploding box by the fab Hels Sheridan.
I've never done one before but as my friend has a birthday coming up next week I thought it'd be a good idea to try a prototype to see if a) I could actually make one, b) how long it would take me and most importantly c) how stressed I'd be doing it!


The outside of the box


The lid


Inside


Centre greeting


Sentiments


Sentiments


Inside

Well I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it and it hasn't really taken me more than a couple of hours on and off. Now I know I can do it, I can set about doing the real one in good time for the weekend!

I'm entering this in this week's challenge at the new vintage blog Vintage Artisans. Come along and join in!
 I'm also linking it to Handmade Monday-come and join in with the friendly crafting community there.
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55 comments:

  1. Mrs O crafty blog1 July 2012 at 16:16

    This is fabulous.. I love it! Thank you for joining in the fun at VA, good luck,Pauline x

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  2. Deborah1 July 2012 at 17:12

    Are you sure you need to do another one? This one's brilliant!

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  3. Linda1 July 2012 at 17:26

    Really lovely exploding box - such a lot of detail x

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  4. Anonymous1 July 2012 at 18:00

    Hi Sharon, wo love the box, gorgeous colors and love all the element you have added. Thank you so much for joining us at Vintage Artisans this fortnight. Abbie xx

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  5. Sue Jones1 July 2012 at 18:11

    Gorgeous!!

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  6. MiniOwner1 July 2012 at 18:37

    Just lovely!
    Sue x

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  7. Elenochka1 July 2012 at 19:00

    This is gorgeous,love the image and details!!!

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  8. Ginx Craft1 July 2012 at 19:22

    That looks so complicated, but beautiful

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  9. Planet Penny1 July 2012 at 19:25

    Oh Wow...It's completely fabulous! Your friend is so lucky!

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  10. Connie1 July 2012 at 19:50

    My dearest Monica, Wow! I can not imagine this being a prototype . . . It is gorgeous. How are you going to make it any better? I'm sure you have some tricks up your sleeves. Can't wait to see.

    I am over-the-moon with excitement to see you visiting and even more, that you decided to follow me. I'm very happy that you like my site, but even more delighted that I found yours. You are a master-paper-crafter. Thank you for being such a marvelous inspiration. Connie :)

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  11. Wendy1 July 2012 at 19:59

    It's just gorgeous!

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  12. Carolee Crafts1 July 2012 at 20:02

    Very good and love the vintage style colours

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  13. Myth Illogical1 July 2012 at 20:07

    It's great- appeals to my inclinations towards 3D over 2D! I'd think it was fab if somebody gave me one instead of a birthday card.

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  14. butterflyblossom1 July 2012 at 20:11

    Wow that looks very intricate and time consuming but looks great!

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  15. Tickled Pink1 July 2012 at 20:16

    This is gorgeous - if this is the prototype then I can't wait to see the real thing!! I'd love to receive one.

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  16. Stephen @ Soy of the North1 July 2012 at 20:23

    Beware saying the words "exploding box" around any security type people ;-)

    It does look fantastic though.

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  17. Highland Monkey's1 July 2012 at 20:29

    Gosh, that is so clever it looks like the real deal to me. If that's a prototype I wonder what the next one is going to look like, fabulous!

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  18. Helen1 July 2012 at 20:41

    I love it!

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  19. Anonymous1 July 2012 at 20:59

    This is a georgeous box. I can't see anything wrong with this. It would certainly have taken me a lot longer than a couple of hours!

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  20. Netty1 July 2012 at 21:01

    Very nice exploding box, Annette x

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  21. Anonymous1 July 2012 at 21:24

    Wow!!! I love it! You are a very talented lady!

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  22. Unknown1 July 2012 at 22:13

    Love it! Looks like it took a lot longer to create too! I'm sure your friend will be very impressed.

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  23. Free Spirit Designs1 July 2012 at 23:30

    gorgeous! i agree with others, surely there is no need to make another, this one is tremendous! :)

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  24. Christmas Pie Crafts2 July 2012 at 07:04

    It looks really lovely - the inside is gorgeous. They are something I have often wanted to have to try, and think you have encouraged me to do so. Hope you have a good week.

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  25. Caroline2 July 2012 at 07:22

    WOW this is stunning keep this one it's prfect. Caroline xxx

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  26. Anonymous2 July 2012 at 09:29

    Great little box, I can't believe it's the prototype. Looking forward to seeing the 'real' one. Becky x

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  27. Ali2 July 2012 at 09:54

    WOW! Your box looks amazing. Your friends going to love it. Have a crafty week. Ali x

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  28. testing2 July 2012 at 10:43

    Wow this is a gorgeous little box, well done and good luck in the challenge

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  29. WeirdCat2 July 2012 at 11:00

    Fab box, I have never made one before either, if the decorating is done soon enough I might try one for my goddaughters 21st
    Rtuh x

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  30. Jennifer Grace2 July 2012 at 12:47

    That beautiful, certainly doesn't look like a prototype! I love the central greeting, it's so pretty and really stands out!

    P.S. Did you see my weekend blog event? Catch up post here with links to the giveaways, but they close tonight: http://www.jennifersjumbles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/end-of-weekend-but-not-end-of.html

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  31. Bev Newman2 July 2012 at 17:26

    Stunning!

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  32. Nicki Tustin2 July 2012 at 17:58

    Amazing box, I would be more than happy getting that for my birthday

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  33. Angelnorth2 July 2012 at 19:19

    Looks great and a lovely thing to do for a special birthday - hope you have as much fun doing the one for your friend!

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  34. nnalorac2 July 2012 at 19:40

    Gorgeous box, been a long time since I made one, love the design and colours. Carolxx

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  35. Vicky, Betsy Cat2 July 2012 at 21:22

    Wow what a gorgeous idea! I would love to be the lucky recipient of one of these. Feeling very inspired, thank you.

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  36. Handbags by Helen2 July 2012 at 21:29

    That really is a lovely box. What a nice idea.

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  37. Martha2 July 2012 at 21:36

    Fantastic creation Monica! very decorative. love the embelishments you used to decorate it. x x

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  38. Unknown2 July 2012 at 21:56

    I should have mentioned in my blog that I found the VA Challenge via yours.....loving your box, it's awesome! xx

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  39. Fiddly Fingers2 July 2012 at 22:16

    Wow! I've come across these before and thought I would like to have a go one day. Yours is wonderful and you say it's not a 'real' one!!!

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  40. stylesofcooking2 July 2012 at 22:41

    I cant believe it only took you a couple of hours, it looks so detailed. Love it and i'm sure your friend will too.

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  41. Unknown2 July 2012 at 23:03

    My goodness - what a lot of work has gone into this - you have so much talent and patience too. I do admire your work

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  42. having a {me} day3 July 2012 at 01:19

    This is fab! Soooo much detail. keeelyxx

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  43. Pat Beaumont3 July 2012 at 08:34

    well done - lots of work - but worth it

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  44. Jan3 July 2012 at 15:44

    It's lovely, I love the de-stressed look and the colour you have used. Well done.

    Jan x

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  45. Shirley-Anne4 July 2012 at 07:35

    AWESOME ! What a wonderful keepsake gift this would make . I would keep it and forsake all others ..LOL
    It is a love piece of art .

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  46. ZukieStyle4 July 2012 at 12:10

    I've never seen one of these before! It looks fantastic and to say it only took a few hours, seems like a good venture to me :) I can imagine some nice Christmassy ones now!

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  47. Little Harriet4 July 2012 at 19:27

    wow that's fab! I love the pink flower.

    LH
    x

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  48. KraftyKaren4 July 2012 at 22:18

    Really lovely - love all the decorations inside x

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  49. Katherine5 July 2012 at 07:31

    Ooo I haven't made one in ages too - yours is beautiful thank you for the inspiration :)

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  50. Mishelflos Paper Creations5 July 2012 at 15:19

    Thanks for joining in with my Give Away:)

    Fab Exploding Box!
    michelle x

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  51. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 17:26

    Beautiful work. it looks like you spent hours and hours on this one
    hugs June x

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  52. Jaqi5 July 2012 at 21:49

    This is something ive never made , but I might just give it a go now as this looks fab, thanks for the inspiration

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  53. Karen P5 July 2012 at 21:52

    absolutely gorgeous. have to admit i've never made one myself because i thought it would take ages! hugs Karen x

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  54. MiniOwner9 July 2012 at 09:25

    Oooh that's lovely!
    Sue x

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  55. Words and Pictures15 July 2012 at 09:28

    What a great piece, so clever and stylish. Thank you for taking the time to drop by at Words and Pictures.
    Alison x

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