This weekend I made a special box for my sister to keep the sympathy cards she and my brother-in-law have received since the death of their oldest son (my 18-year-old nephew) in February. My nephew had wanted to join the Air Force, so my sister and BIL chose a red, white, and blue theme for the flowers at his funeral. That's why I decided to use red, white, and blue for this box, too.
To decorate the 11 1/4 by 7 3/4 inch box, I chose some double-sided card stock that has flowers on one side and small polka dots on the other. I used the flower side to cover the base of the box and the polka dots to cover the top. I chose word art of John 11:25 from the Silhouette Design Store: "I am the resurrection and the life." How grateful I am for that truth! My nephew was a believer, and I have the comfort of knowing he is with the Lord in heaven now, and I will see him again one day. This tragedy has underscored the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus. I'm clinging to Him so tightly right now!
I did a print and cut of the word art for the focal point. Then I used some leftover scraps of the pattern paper to make squares for the top left and bottom right of the card and adhered them to the polka dot paper. I then added the word art panel. I die cut the epiphyllum flowers from Altenew's Craft-A-Flower: Epiphyllum Layering Die Set using scraps from my collection of snippets and some of the polka dot pattern paper. I adhered the flowers in the corners of the sentiment panel.
The idea to make this box came from a friend who lost one of her sons awhile back. She said her sister made her a special box to hold all the sympathy cards she received, and I asked my sister if she would like that, also. She and my mom both wanted one, so I'm going to make a second one for my mom and may make one for myself as well.
Top of the box:
Side view:
Close up of the 3D flowers:
Challenges I'm entering:
Word Power (wordpowerchallenge.blogspot.com): ATG with the sentiment as the focus
As You Like It Challenge: Cute or Floral and Why: I love flowers and enjoy making floral cards and projects like this one because they are so pretty and elegant. (1/3; ends 4/17/24)
Creative Inspiration Challenges: ATG (1/2; ends at the end of the month)
Word Art Wednesday: ATG (1/5 for the week; 3/10 for the challenge; ends 4/10/24)
Digi Choosday Cardmaking & Crafting Challenge: ATG (1/2; ends 4/9/24)
A Place To Start (hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com): ATG with option of adding one or more flowers (1/8; ends at the end of the month)
Polkadoodles Cardmaking, Craft & Scrapbooking Challenge: ATG (1/2; ends 4/11/24)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge ...: ATG (2/3; ends 4/6/24)
Snippets Playground (pixiessnippetsplayground.blogspot.com): ATG with snippets (I used snippets for the 3D flowers on the box) (1/1; ends 4/13/24)
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Beauitiful. A dignified and fitting tribute. Leona (Creative Moments Challeng blog)
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DeleteA lovely idea for a very sad occasion. Sure to be treasured.
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Thank you very much, Sarn. I'll swing on up to the treehouse soon!
DeleteHi Carrie, a very special box for such a solemn occasion. Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, good luck in the prize draw... Megan DT LPoCF
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful box Carrie and such a lovely idea as well. I'm so sorry to read about your nephew - take one day at a time is all I can offer. And, for you and your family, I hope your faith is giving you strength and comfort.
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Di, thank you so much. I love doggy cuddles and will take Dudley up on that! Of course Smoose (my 130 pound Great Dane) might get a bit jealous!)
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ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful project and lovely keepsake box x
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us on the Polkadoodles Digi Choosday challenge at Digi Choosday !
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DeleteWow, your box is absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous papers and colours. Thank you for joining us at As You Like It. xx Wilma
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DeleteBeautiful and just perfect for our challenge! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our WORD POWER challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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