We're back!

Happy Friday!! After a long break for the holidays, we are back at Jo's Scrap Shack with a new challenge for you.  As always, we are now an Anything Goes challenge and our sponsor for the week is The Cutting Cafe.

I was given the "Skinny Tube Box Set" to work with.  This is a fabulous box template!  I comes with two sizes each with a plain version and a version with circle windows as well as one with heart windows.  I chose the larger size and opted for the plain version as I wanted to use some patterned paper.  My box measures about 1 1/4" square (though two sides are actually a tiny bit wider) and about 5 inches tall.  The actual template is almost the full length of an 8x11 inch sheet of cardstock, but I wanted a shorter version, so I cut the template in half heightwise.  It also comes with two lid choices; I chose the larger lid.  I am going to give this to my good friend whose been having a bit of stress in her life lately and could use a little pick me up.  I filled it with Dove dark chocolates, but didn't have any at the time I took the picture, so I added some peanut m&m's for props.  I also figured it would give a little idea of the size of the box.

 The color scheme for this box started with the "friend" tag that was sitting on my desk as part of my 'bits and pieces' stash.  Then I went looking for some ribbon and discovered this purplish blue seam binding that I've had forever and have a hard time using as it is a unique shade.  But, it is gorgeous and I was so happy to be able to find some patterned paper that went well with it.

 That cute little patterned yellow heart was in my bits and pieces stash, too.  I wanted to add a little detail to the top of the lid and had a jeweled brad in my stash (been there for a LONG time) that was just perfect.  Now just to figure out what to do with the rest of the brads in that set, they're just a little bit for a card.

 And one more shot of this adorable little box:

What do you need to do to enter?

Challenge Rules

1. Please post a direct link to your blog post that includes your challenge entry project, using the linky tool on Jo's blog. 

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

All random wins will only be mailed within the US and Canada only.

You have until Feb. 15th by 6:00PM (eastern, USA) time to link up.

All winners will be announced during the week of Feb. 18th.

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

Supplies:

Stamps: Verve "Text Objects" sentiment

Dies: Sweet n' Sassy heart die

Template: Cutting Cafe "Skinny Tube Box Set"

Challenges:

Inspiration Destination #143--anything goes

Art Impressions #225--sweet treats

Craft-Dee BowZ--anything goes with handmade bow

Scor-pal #45--anything goes

Crafting with an Attitude--anything goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper--anything goes with patterned paper

Love To Craft Challenge Blog #19--anything goes

Sweet Stampin'--anything but birthday

Pink Gem Challenge #212--have a heart

Crazy 4 Challenges #420--add a heart

Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends #75--anything goes

Crafting By Designs--anything goes

Penny's Challenge #366--anything goes

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #158--anything goes

Crafty Creations #358--anything goes