Wednesday 27 April 2011

Simon Says Stamps Challenge DT - 2nd anniversary blog hop!

Welcome to the Simon Says Stamps Challenge 2nd anniversary blog hop!!! If you're following the hop you should have reached me from the super talented Melissa's blog, if not you may want to pop back to the challenge blog to start the hop at the beginning as every team member has a $10 credit voucher for the Simon Says Stamp store up for grabs!!

Not only that, but we are also sponsored by the super generous Heidi at Simon Says Stamp with three - yes three!! prizes! You can find the details of these prizes on the challenge blog! To be in with a chance to win the prizes you must enter the challenge and comment on all the blogs in the hop!








The challenge this week is Anything goes!






As it's a special occasion I decided to make a gift box and matching card. I copied the shape of the gift box from one I bought recently that had smellies in it - it was surprisingly easy! Mine is made from pearlescent cardstock and the papers are by 7 Gypsies. Simon Says Stamp has lots of 7 Gypsies items here. All the edges were sewn and inked with walnut stain distress ink.


Here's a closer look at my gift box. I have added swirls cut with Tim Holtz elegant flourishes die and rose leaves cut with a doohickey die. The butterflies are from a Martha Stewart punch and the roses were created with Sizzix 3D flower die. I added some pearls to the centres. The gorgeous large silk flower is by Prima.


I love the shaping on the top of the box.



Simply untie the bow and it opens up like so!


On two of the other sides I have used more swirls and 3D roses along with a flower I created using 3 scalloped circle nesties crumpled and secured with a Whiff of Joy brad.


On the back I created a little envelope from some of the paper to hold a gift card. The lace is cut with another Magnolia doohickey die and I added more rose leaves and another 3D rose.


Inside the envelope is a gift card with the oh so teeny tiny mini Secretive Tilda! I love this image full size so just HAD to get her in miniature too! I've coloured her with copics.

Here she is in full size on the matching card! Coloured to match her mini self and I've repeated the theme of butterflies and 3D roses here too. The sentiment is from Whiff of Joy.



Again I've coloured her with copics and cut the bottom of the image with the Tilda's lace doohickey.









If you've made it all the way to the end of this post, you may need a cuppa LOL and thank you for reading it all! Hope you like my creations and I've inspired you to join in the challenge! Now it is time to hop on over to the talented Heather's blog to see her gorgeous creation! Thanks for looking! x

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Victoria said...

wow this is truely stunning, love the little tilda it goes so nice to have them both sizes and that paper used is gorgeous x

Louise said...

Hi Jane!
He, he, he! Grabbing that chops now but it's certainly not because I'm bored! All of this gorgeousness is so amazing! What a great idea to add a little envelope and a matching Mini Tilda :) the perfect addition!
Stunning colouring and fab embellies, also VERY yummy papers :)
Hugs

Cor* said...

Holy smokers this is FABBY! Wonderful gift box/bag /creation and with Tilda around every corner. Beautiful coloring and designs. Perfectly displayed. Anyone would be happy to recieve this !

Yainea said...

Wow! Great project! Thanks for sharing :)

shaz earl said...

Wow!!! beautiful makes x

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous creations Jane ! I love the colours and papers you used ,,, so pretty and Tilda is beautiful,, all the details and embellies are just perfect :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Create With Joy said...

What a gorgeous project Jane!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.com

Jo Ann said...

Wow, I am sure it took you sometime to make this fabulous project...Super nice! God bless!

yours truly said...

What a gorgeous project!

Regards, Hilda

~Vittory~ said...

Gorgeous card and box!
With best wishes,
Viktoria
http://vittory-vittory.blogspot.com/

Heather said...

Wow, that's amazing, you are soooo talented :)

Riet said...

So wonderful Jane,I love the images and the colours.
So gorgeous papers.

Hugs Riet.xx

Marie-Anne said...

What a lovely card and gift box!

Marie-Anne

Debbie Pamment said...

What an amazing box - LOVE the matching card and gorgeous details!
xXx

Julye said...

Totally gorgeous and stunning too worth the long read thanks for sharing.

Mo said...

OMG Jane..., your gift box and card is amazing, I find no words, just gorgeous !!!
Big Hugs,
Mo

NGCARDS said...

A gorgeous creation hun xxx

Heather said...

Such a beautiful set Jane, I adore everything about it, the colours, papers, the cute Tilda's and of course you stunning embellishments.
hugs
Heather xx

hbkjbj said...

wow love it xxxx

Hazel said...

Lovely gentle colours on this beautiful gift set. The image is great and I love the mini one too. Hazel x

deesdesigns said...

Gorgeous, although I don't think I'd be able to part with it - I'd want to keep it for myself!

Sharon said...

Oh my gosh Jane, you work still amazes me. Always a delight to see what you're going to come up with next. Love this little gift box and both cards... absolutely fabulous!

Chris said...

that was lovely, everything is so pretty.

Rosalee said...

Love, love, love this gift set Jane. I think you did a fabulous job with it. TFS
Hugs, Rosalee

Becca Fabozzi said...

That is such a lovely creation!!! I LOVE everything about it. The rolled flowers are amazing, the creativity is astounding! Fantasic job.

Sparkly Engineer said...

The card is darling and the gift box sweet.

Simone said...

O my gosh this is just an amazing set!!! Gorgeous!
Simone

kali said...

very Wonderful Card
many Greeting Kali

Sassy Scrapper said...

Hi Jane! Wow honey your card and gift box is gorgeous. I just love it and the paper is beautiful.
Hugs Bonnie

jan farnworth said...

love all the details on this wonderful gift set. thanks for all the pictures.

Michele Roos said...

Such a beautiful gift set Jane. Love the colours and the design. Hugs Michele x

Linby said...

What a sweet card and I love the box.
Linbyx

Andreja said...

Great job, lovely project :-))
Greetings from Slovenija, Andreja L.

mgoll88 said...

Very nice box and the card is wonderful..love tilda :D

Lovely Greets
Michaela

Durvina said...

I really love your project!

hugs, Durvina

CraftinGranny said...

Oh my, this is a gorgeous gift set. So many creative ideas to ponder. TFS "Hugs" Carol

Yvonne Garner said...

Your work is simply amazing!

Farah H. said...

What a lovely and detailed creation..I wonder how long it takes for you to finish it :))

Margreet said...

Hi Jane....what a wonderful gift box + card....it looks so perfect!
xxx Margreet

Dawn said...

Wow, Jane, your card and gift box are spectacular! Your colouring is amazing and they are both just perfectly embellished!

Hugs,

Dawn

Maryann Laursen said...

What a gorgeous card and box, you´ve made here. It is so lovely and your coloring is just sooo perfect on Tilda here. I love the colors, you´ve used and the papers are great, all isjust sooo cool dear friend.

Rene said...

Fantastic project! Just gorgeous!
Rene :D

LaJanette said...

OH WOW! This is just AMAZING!

Veronica Z said...

This would be the perfect gift for someone special! It is beautful!

D K Crafts said...

Love your little gift creation. The gift box is beautiful and the card is so pretty with the Tilda image. Lovely colours and papers. Donna

Anna-Karin said...

Lovely creations.

ribenaruby said...

Gorgeous set! Love how you used the mini image and the normal one for the card, stunning colouring, absolutely fab. Ruby x

pcm said...

beautiful set!

Kirsty said...

Hi This is my favourite DT card so far. This one should be published as it is out of this world. Every detail is so beautiful. I love this Tilda too. I could write here forever about this one !! Totally inspired I love making boxes :) Kitty x

Cheryl said...

Your project is so gorgeous and creative! Beautiful work

Crafteezee said...

Oh my goodness, pure gorgeousness! Love that you added a little envelope on the back of the gift box and that everything matched perfectly. Love those papers. Hugs Tracy x

Laurel Beard said...

Wow. So beautiful.

Mandy said...

Oh wow hun these are so beautiful, fab idea :)
hugs Mandy xx

Valerie said...

Very pretty!

tiff said...

Fabulous gift set!

Carol said...

A gorgeous project. Carol x

Marsha said...

What a beautiful project.

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Totally amazing. I love everything you have done here. This little image is darling and you have made her so alive. Great job

Thebug415 said...

Oh stunning! Love it!

Debby said...

I want this...lol. It is so lovely. I wish I owned more than 1 mini...someday. You did fabulous! Hugs

Carissa said...

This is gorgeous. I don't know anyone who would not be thrilled to receive this. Carissa:)

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

Beautiful project! I love the soft colours you've used.

debby4000 said...

Oh this is gorgeous, beautiful set Jane
luv
Debby

Maya said...

Ohhhh this is over the top gorgeous, Jane!
Love the little house, the details, ohh my i am in love!
Gorgeous!!
Hugs from Maya

Lorraine said...

Wow, what gorgeous creations!

coops said...

wow!! this is fantastic jane.a real work of art.i love the tilda and beautiful colours and details. :D

xx coops xx

Caroline said...

Wow!!! These are Stunning. Fab Hop too!!
Caroline x

Lia said...

I loved yopur box and matching card so beautiful! Thank you for sharing such fabulous inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Wow, this is simply stunning, love everything about it! Especially love the little envelope on the box, pure genius!
Helen x

Ardilla said...

I do like your set... nice colors and image :)

Jeanet van der Lee said...

Oh, this is such an amazing box with so many details on it, love it! Hugs, Jeanet

Beth said...

Wow this is beautiful! Such a pretty giftr box and I love the soft colours! Thanks for a fun blog hop - here's my entry!

Love Beth xx

Linda . J said...

Oh wow this is stunning Jane I do hope you do a tutorial on this box I love it.
Beautiful box and tag love the colours and the gorgeous design.
Hugs Linda

SVIT said...

Wow! I love your idea! Thank you for the inspiration!

Dawn♥ said...

OM goodness Jane I love your gift box and card. Lovely details and I love that paper and design. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Dawn♥

Emily Keaton said...

What a sweet project! I love all of your special touches. :)

Sandra P said...

Genius! Love how everything came together flawlessly :)

Hugs,
Sandra P

Маги said...

Beautiful project!
Maggi

SannaS said...

oh wow!!! brilliant creations!! =)
hugs, SannaS

Christine said...

Gorgeous inventive creation lush papers & images truly stunning piece of work.

smiles Christine xx

Wilfreda said...

WOW! This is stunning. Awesome job.

Dunja Trautmann said...

Hi Jane,

omg, this is truely stunning, i love the little tilda and your wonderful creation!

Hugs Dunja x

KarenB said...

Oh wow, your gift box is amazing and I love how you used the ribbon.

Tini A. said...

Wow wow wow ...what a sweet project and nice gift - love it!
Hugs Tini

Unknown said...

What a beautiful creation!!!

Martina Rau said...

What a gorgeous project!

Hugs
Tina

Dodici said...

LOVE IT!

Tracy said...

Fabulous creation, I love it, great hop too.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Kelly said...

Oh my, this nis beautiful. What a special way to give a gift to someone. SO much love, attention and care into your project!

sandra said...

Great creation!!!
Love every detail!
Thanks for fun!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Anonymous said...

Such a lovely project!

Deloris said...

Beautiful! Great job!

Cynthia said...

What a great creation. Love the image.

Kathleen said...

what a beautiful card and box.
love them both!
kathleen mc xx

Daniele said...

stunning creation just love it
hugs

Anne said...

Wonderful creations! Beautiful coloring and details ;)

Lisa said...

Stunning creation!

Randi WS said...

Oh Jane, your creations are so beautiful! I love that matching mini Tilda inside the box! ;)

Lots of love,
Randi WS

Mina said...

wow wow wow Jane what amazing creations...that bag is just stunning girl...you will have to do a tutorial for that
Mina xxx

Inny said...

Your project is SUPER !

Hugs, Henny

Boryana said...

Just gorgeous! The big white bow is great! The papper is lovely too! :)

Unknown said...

Wow this is just fabulous, love your creation, it is really elegant, beautiful colours and gorgeous flowers xxx

Rafaela Andreani said...

I loved this idea. I'll get it too

Kerys said...

What a great idea - coordinating card and gift. I just love the image and colours you have used. Think I might try that one myself!! Thanks for the inspiration. xxx

Kelly Massman said...

Jane, it's been a while since I visited you! This is so lovely! I should come more often!!!! :-)

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Fabby work, Jane! I love the ribbon and flowers they're so beautiful!

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp

sammi said...

Wow, Jane this set is fabulous! Love the box! Gorgeous!

Tami said...

WOW this is just amazing I love the box

Loz said...

oh wow Jane, these are awesome!! I love the gorgeous DP and your little bag/box is just stunning!! The mini tag and matching card are just too cute!! ♥

Nona said...

Goodness, your creations are stunning! I love all the detail you've put into them :)

Lori Aragon said...

Oh my! You've outdone yourself Jane!!! Fabulous work :)
Love n hugs,
Lori

Shirley N said...

Oh my, gorgeous creations Jane, I love your beautiful papers, embellies and your adorable images!

Carin said...

I like what you made, it's beautiful

Deirdre said...

Jane, simply stunning. Love what you created - wow!

Sarahshandmadecardsx said...

A stunning creation - I love your matching gift box and card. Sarahxx

Marina and Nola said...

I'm speechless!!! (and I so Tildas Butterfly Garden too..)

Tracey said...

This is amazing Jane!
Hugs
Tracey
xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Jane, Another stunning project so pretty and stylish too! hugs Samantha :0)

Anke said...

Beautiful!!
hugs Tessa & Anke

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Total eye-candy Jane - both the card and the gift box are amazingly beautiful. Sylvia x

kbrandy4 said...

Absolutely stunning set! Gorgeous keepsake Jane.
Hugs Hazel xx

Shazza said...

absolutely stunning x

Jacilynn said...

oh so sweet and adorable. love this Jane!

Lorraine said...

Omg this is really amazing but I am not surprised as I never come away from your blog disappointed. Off to blog hop now.

Laila said...

WONDERFUL!!! I might just try to see if i can make that box, i think i fell in love <3

Suzi Mac said...

Wow!! Jane, what a beautful project you have created. Stunning papers, embellishments and sweet Tilda, what more could anyone ask.
Hugs
Suzi x

Nataša said...

Very nice Jane,I love the images and the colours.
Hugs, Nataša

Terry said...

Hiya Jane, I really love your card and box, very beautifully made, your coloring is great and choice of papers Yummie.....thank you very much for sharing and for the bloghop, now I will be hopping along. Hugs Terry xxx

paperpapier said...

the gift box is so awesome...!

JoyfullyOrangeDeborah said...

More fabulous work and more Tildas! BUT you have doubled the pot with big and mini Tilda so you win hehe. Glad I got to see your creation on the hop :)

Jenny said...

Das ist ja ein superschönes Werk. Klasse.

Di said...

WOW!!!! your creations are just stunning!
Happy birthday simon says.
Hugs Di xxxx

Ciska said...

What a great idea to make a matching box, and they are both so beautiful! Ciska

dj1952 said...

Wow, what another beautiful project!!! You are an awesome artist. Hugs, dj1952

Kylie said...

This is freakin AWESOME!!!!! You are rockn' the card world this week Miss J. Love all the gorgeous little details and your beautiful colouring.

Hugs, Kylie ox

Jill said...

Such a stunning creation! Really, really a perfect gift :)
Hugs, Jill

Sherri said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Just lovely!

Rona said...

Wow this is just incredible!! such a beautiful idea!!

Lagene said...

OHHHhhhh my Goodness! This bag & cards are FANTASTIC!

fionalawlor said...

wow these are gorgeous! Love the gift box,so fab!
Fiona x

Marcia Kamano said...

Fantastic!
hugs

Leona said...

Beautiful creation.

Jo said...

Such a beautiful gift set *claps*
Love those papers too!
Thank you foe sharing, Jo xx

Unknown said...

Wow gorgeous project, your works are wonderful.
Francy

Susie Sugar said...

What a fantastic gift set Jane I love the soft muted colours and Tilda of course
Thanks for the hop , my card is here http://sassydesignsbysusie.blogspot.com/2011/04/birthday-party-helens.html
Have a great weekend
Hugs Susie Sugar xx

gila said...

das ist so schön, wundervoll gemacht, wow
lg gila

Marilyn Webb said...

Wow an amazing project, love your work, everything is so gorgeous!!
hugs Marilyn

Liefs Ineke said...

This is a beautiful project. I love it very much.

Gr. Ineke

Dragonlady said...

Wow Jane what a fantastic project. Love the papers and matching card.

Hugs Ali x

Miria said...

Stunning creation, Jane! Thank you for sharing and for the chance, Miria xx

Anonymous said...

A pretty card and i love the coloring, Tilda looks so alive and dimensional.

//Mickaela

Unknown said...

wow that gift bag is so intricate! love the matching card and enveloppe
xxx

Anonymous said...

What a fabulous set. This is just stunning.
Jack xx

Debbie said...

What a beautiful project you've made.Such a beautiful gift bag and card.So gorgeous.Love the colours, image and embellishments.Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.Love Debbie Johns x

Lisbeths kort og scrap said...

Lovely project, love how the card and the box matches :)
Hugs from Lisbeth

Manu said...

oooooh, what a lovely project!! Hugs!

Debs M said...

oh my this is fantastic! 2 gorgeous creations, they are stunning!! x

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh what a fab project! Love your matching Tildas!

Susannele said...

Wow what a gorgeous project.
Thank you for sharing.

/Susanne

Beccy said...

What a great gift box so beautifully decorated, loving the Tilda's.
Beccy x

Christina Hicks said...

What a gorgeous box and card! I love that paper you used on the box!

Katie said...

What an amazing gift box! I have never seen anything like it. You did a really beautiful job!

Thank you for sharing!

Katie B.

Tracey Manderson said...

Oh wow this is just wonderful! thankyou for sharing!
Tracey M

Danii said...

I just love your gift box. it's so gorgeous.
Hugs, Danica

Janette said...

Fab creation Jane, just so very pretty.xx

Suzanne said...

Wow what an amazing box. Love the different size Tildas. Wonderful! Hugs Sue x

Franca said...

This is sooo wonderfull and I love the shape of the box too. It is so different and interessting. Wonderfull

Hugs Franca

Fiona said...

wow stunning creation.

Fi
x

Melanie said...

Fabulous creation! That box is amazing... I love the opening.

Melanie

Cathy Fongjoyo said...

Totally in looovee with ur project. ur creation is really beautiful. im now following ur blog :)

Karen McAlpine said...

Love this project. What a great box!!! Whoever gets this set will be over the moon. Love all the decorations on the box.

Dorte said...

Beautiful box and wonderful matching card. Great job.
hugs Dorte

Lisa said...

Wow, this is so creative and absolutely stunning Jane!!

Mallika said...

the easel card is too pretty
i want to case it
lovely blog
following you now

Susie Little said...

Beautiful work!
Thanks for the hop too!xx

Lin said...

OH MY GOODNESS!! What an amazing creation! Beautiful colors, too!

Susie Little said...

Beautiful box absolutely wonderful! thank you for the hop too!

E. Marie said...

Amazing gift box and card. They are both so creative and you have decorated them so beautifully.

marzia said...

Spettacolo!

Mel said...

Oh Jane honey
I am super in awe of this! nIts just amazing and so beautiful!
Hugs Melly xxx

Plundis said...

What a great box and nice card!!

Hugs Plundis!!

Kaz said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! These are all stunning! Delish papers too.
Kaz xx

Katherine K :) said...

Wow! You blew me away with this project! I love everything about it - soooo beautiful! You have a new follower!
Katherine xx

Jennifer Rzasa said...

This is very sweet

Christine said...

Wow, what a fantastic set! Your colouring is beautiful!

kavitha said...

Love ur projects always,lovely as ever:)

Chrissie said...

You always manage to create such original works of art Jane and this is no exception!
I just love the vintage look of this too and your papers and colour palette are gorgeous.
lol Chrissie xx

Vasu said...

wow!! such a lovely creation...Its so beautiful..:) love it :)

Lori said...

Jane, this is so amazing, how could you ever part with it?

Inkypinkydelights said...

Jane, your work is amazing! Love this image too! Judy x

Alberto said...

OMG! this creation is super duper!
love the colros and the mini tilda too
thanks for the opportunity for the hop

hugs

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! No other word for it! :)

Lisa Sumpter x

lawinchen said...

I love your work

hugs
Andrea

Edith said...

Wow, this is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!
Edith

Caroljenks said...

This set is amazing! So much detail - I love it!

Carol x

fairie said...

OMG, super super project.

Linda said...

WOW this is such a beautiful little gift box and card!!
Love the soft colors you have use and your color is stunning!!

Gram's Treasures said...

Oh, what a lovely gift box and card! Beautiful design with such nice soft colours.
Joyce xx

Sarah said...

Just blog hopping by!
What a beautiful project!

xxxtglxxx said...

This is so clever Jane :)

Wow, its stunning and so very inspirational.

hugs

xxalisonxx

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