How was your weekend? On Saturday we visited my parents and significantly managed to get them to agree to have a live in carer. I just have to get that sorted now. We followed this by meeting up, for a Christmas meal, with our daughter, son-in-law and his parents. The venue was the Heron on the Lake in Fleet and they do a very good festive meal. On Sunday we caught up on lots of Christmas jobs. I have felt like I have been chasing my tail since we came back from holiday.
My mother-in-law loves good quality dark chocolate (much like me). We usually buy her several bars of chocolate and I make a box for them. She uses the boxes I make for many different things.
I do like making boxes. Using a scoring board makes this very easy. Before I make the box up I cut the lattice into the card stock and stick some acetate behind.
The Poinsettias were made with dies from the John Next Door range. I added a ribbon to make the box more festive.
I know my mother-in-law will love this box. I wonder what she will use it for afterwards.
We are doing something very exciting tomorrow. With friends we are going to see Michael Bublé
at the O2 in London. Our travel plans have been affected by the strikes but that is all sorted now. I will let you know how we get on.
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Have a great week
Happy Crafting
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Such a lovely box. I have a few of Janette she sends me. I use for my bits like diecuts
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous box Jackie and you know I also love making them too
ReplyDeleteYour mother in law will treasure it
Enjoy Michael, isn't he a fabulous singer?
June :)
Gorgeous box for your mum in law, love the beautiful flowers. Enjoy yourself tomorrow xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box Jackie and I always think its more thoughtful to do this, and as Sue says she has a good few by now, I can't help myself..Enjoy the concert.xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous box Jackie, love the design. Have fun at the concert.
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Linda xxx
That is beautiful, she will love it x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful box and will certainly be something to keep and re-use. Hugs Christine x
ReplyDeletebeautiful box with gorgeous poinsettia's Jackie
ReplyDeleteGr Karin
What a gorgeous present and with chocolate too, yummy. Enjoy the concert
ReplyDeleteOh, Jackie! What a lovely presentation! Someone will feel very special with this gift.
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Beautiful box Jackie. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful Jackie, I,m sure she will love it. Xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty, Jackie xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow this is stunning Jackie :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic Jackie. I love it.
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Wow! Beautiful box Jackie and those poinsettias are gorgeous. Hope you are keeping well Michelle x
ReplyDeleteVery pretty decorated Christmas box. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this weeks. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gift box Jackie.
ReplyDeleteJanice x
This is best ever box that I seen, great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift box!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers, and best wishes for the Festive Season.
Wow great die cuts
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautifully decorated gift box! Thank you for sharing your Christmas project with us at the Crafty Cardmakers! Have a wonderful Christmas (week), lots of fun time with your family friends and stamps! Happy crafting, Maike
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful gift box for the holidays. Thanks for sharing with us at IAAS challenge #73.
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