Christmas box

Happy Friday!!  It's time for another challenge from Jo's Scrap Shack.  As always, we are now an Anything Goes challenge and our sponsor for the week is The Cutting Cafe.

I was given the Round Box Template to work with.  It comes with the main box template, but also includes options for a taller box, a taller lid, a solid top and a top with a window.  So many options!  Here is what I created:

 I used the standard size box, the larger lid (though now that I'm thinking about it, that is probably really to be used with the taller box, but it worked for me.) with the window option.   I stamped a strip of white paper with the snowflakes and adhered the strip to the sides of the box before assembling everything.

 Since the lid comes down almost all the way to the bottom of the box, I didn't bother decorating the sides of the box, just the lid.  I finished off the top edges of the lid with some ribbon I had sitting on my desk.  I've had it forever, and finally managed to use it up!!  (I also used the last bit to tie a bow for the top.)  This box is surprisingly big.  My sister and I went shopping at an Outlet Mall on Monday and of course, we had to get some chocolate truffles at Lindt.  So, when I was looking for something to fill my box with, I thought of the truffles.  I think this box would fit 10 of them just about perfectly.  I had 7 (ate the other 3 already!) and there is plenty of room left.

 I think it would also be perfect for a small gift, maybe jewelry?  For the lid with the window, I used a piece of acetate recycled from some stamp packaging.  It allows you to peak inside to see the yummy treats.  But I think the box would be equally cute with a solid top.  I wanted to create a wreath-like look to the top of my box, so I added stamped and die cut snowflakes that match the ones I stamped on the sides of the lid.  Added a bow and some rhinestones and it's finished!

What do you need to do to enter?

Challenge Rules

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2. Be sure to include a link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering your project into

3. THREE entries per person are allowed for each challenge and you must post a separate blog post for each entry.

4. For all entries -NO BACK LINKS ACCEPTED- 

The date on your blog post should be dated between the start date and the end date for the challenge you are entering, in order to be eligible for the challenge prizes

5. You may link up to other challenges but be sure to link back to Jo's Scrap Shack and to the challenge post you are entering 

 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirements

WILL NOT be eligible for the top 3, any sponsor wins or any random wins by Jo

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You have until Nov 16th by 6:00PM (eastern, USA) time to link up.

All winners will be announced during the week of Nov 20th.

Have fun and we look forward to seeing what you create.

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI "Fab Flakes"

Dies: PTI "Fab  Flakes"

Template: The Cutting Cafe "Round Box" template

Challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #19--anything goes

Crafting By Designs--anything goes

Craft Dee Bow-Z--anything goes with a handmade bow

Scor-pal #43--special gift packaging

Christmas at Sweet Stampin'--anything goes

Sparkles #82--more than 1 fold

Christmas Cards All Year 'Round--candies, cookies, or gingerbread (mine holds candies)

Love To Craft Challenge Blog #16--anything goes

CAS-ual Fridays #186--anything but a card

Incy Wincy--not a card

Creative Craft #99--buttons and/or bows (I used a bow)

Penny's #354--anything goes

Crafty Creations #354--anything goes

Merry Christmas #42--anything goes with the optional twist: snow

C.R.A.F.T. #441--winter