Guest Designer/Prize Giveaway

Good Morning Ladies!


I am so excited to be the guest designer on 3 Girl Jam Today! http://www.3girljam.blogspot.com/ I have been a follower of 3 Girl Jam since they first opened their doors.  Today I made a Thanksgiving Explosion Box. 
Here is a side view using one of 3 Girl Jam's Estate Vintage Buttons and Harvest Bundle Ribbon.
Here is the box exploded.


And the top of the box.






To make the bow, I wound the ribbon loosely around my fingers 4-5 times and then tied it with twine.  I attached the tag to the ends of the twine.  Then you just have to play with the bow, fluff it until it looks the way you want it to look.


Would you like to win a prize?
1. Go to 3 Girl Jam leave me a comment therehttp://www.3girljam.blogspot.com/
2. Come back here and leave me a comment here telling me the two color bundle of hand dyed ribbon you would like to have the most. One winner will receive a Bundle & Vintage Estate Buttons...yummy!
3. You must be a follower of my blog!
Good Luck
Oh, I know that this is getting picture heavy, but I had to show you one more picture that I took.  Look at these delicious Vintage Estate Buttons - I you love buttons the way that I do, you will love these!


Recipe for Box:
Explosion box - found on YouTube
Paper - (I used fall paper with white back, used cut out part for inside of box)
Rounded ends with Creative Memories Rounder
Leaf - Cruit Create a Critter - Page 70
Tag - Cricut Going Places - Page 129
Buttons - 3GirlJam - http://www.3girljam.blogspot.com
Ribbons - Harvest Bundle - 3GirlJam - http://www.3girljam.blogspot.com

Challenges:
http://www.whimsical-designs.com/2011/11/happy-turkey-day.html - Happy Turkey Day
http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2011/11/cricut-cardz-challenge-95.html#comment-form -Card Challenge #95, We're So Thankful!
http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/2011/11/week-22-made-it-myself-monday.html
http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/ - Challenge #60 Cricut Creations Thank You Project
http://citycrafter.blogspot.com/2011/11/city-crafter-challenge-blog-week-82.html -Week 82 Thanks*Giving
http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/2011/11/terrific-tuesday-challenge-3d-project.html -3D challenge with a button & twine

85 comments:

  1. Girl! You know I am a follower ;0) And I left you a comment on 3GJ. I love them too! When they had their introductory hop I had to order some from the big sampler package. I wanted it all! LOL. But I do really like their ribbon.

    Anyways...your box is AWESOME! I love the papers. And thanks a million for showing how you made that bow on top...cause I love it. Hugs, girl..you've done great.

    Be Blessed, Beckie

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  2. Wow, Chriss, you did a beautiful job on this!! I especially love the papers you used -- the whole thing is awesome:-) They do have great ribbon -- I like the 'Hot and Cold'. I am a follower...
    Happy crafting, Judy

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  3. Congrat on the GD~
    And you made what this box - awesome Chriss!
    Great detailing.....

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  4. The explosion box turned out fantastic Chriss, congrats on being a guest designer. I love all the beautiful ribbons but with two new grandbabys I would love the baby bundle one the best.

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  5. The spooky bundle is so pretty, that's my favorite!

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  6. WOW your box is beautiful. I love all the ribbon you added. Amazing!!!

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  7. Saw you at ACOT so I am stopping by for a visit. I love your explosion boy. All the detail, pp, tags, ribbon,everything is beautiful! And the vintage button is gorgeous! I think that I will have to make one of these boxes now. You have inspired me. Congrats on being guest designer this month.

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  8. Love this project Chriss. I think you did a fabulous job. No need to enter me into the giveaway, just wanted to leave some love. Thanks for being a follower on my blog.
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  9. Congrats on being chosen as guest designer! Love the box and the simple way you made the bow! Also love the new blog look!

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  10. Wow Chriss, the box turned out beautiful! I really love how you added that ribbon!

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  11. What a great explosion box! I've never tried one of those, and they always amaze me. I think I'd love to have the Winter Bundle...those colors are just so pretty! I'm a new follower. :)

    Lisa
    http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
    lnorris21 at hotmail dot com

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  12. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I'm glad to make your acquaintance. I love your explosion box. You incorporated great colors and wonderful elements. The tutorial for the bow is great too.

    I would love the harvest bundle from 3 Girl Jam. I have wiling left some love over there. :) I'm a new follower of both blogs and glad to proclaim it. Scrappy hugs to you! Feel free to stop by anytime!

    Christel
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

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  13. Wow!! I love explosion boxes and yours is AWESOME!! I haven't found the courage to try one yet...but one of these days I will! I love the bow you made for the top too! thanks for the mini tutorial!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  14. Your work is truly amazing Girl! I LOVE your blog and that site! I would be all about the HOT and COLD......I am thinking that blue would look loving on some layouts with my new grandson! ;)

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  15. Chriss, keep on inspiring girl! Happy to be a new follower. Thanks for visiting my blog today and congrats on being a GDT at 3GJ! I just adore those fabulous vintage buttons and the 3GJ Ribbon. I love all the colors, but would have to say I am probably a bit particular to the Christmas Bundle right now!
    :O)
    Jessica

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  16. Wow!! Your explosion box is awesome. I have been wanting to make one for a while now. You are giving me alot of inspiration to try one out. Congrats on your GDT spot at 3 girl jam. I really love the ribbon they have cute colors. I think the Christmas colors are super!!

    (:(:Smiles:):)

    Robin
    thecricutscrapper at yahoo dot com

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  17. thank you so much for visiting my blog and your explosion box is so beautiful and I love the look of your new blog re-do I will go back and replace your new button over the old. ha thanks for the chance to win. hugs

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  18. What an awesome box!! Thanks for sharing your tip on making that bow! I love it!!
    I am a HUGE 3 Girl Jam fan....Julie's Ribbon is so beautiful and I use it all the time :)
    The only colors I dont own right now are the baby bundle.
    Congrats on your Guest Designer spot and awesome project!!
    TFS and for the chance to win
    Jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  19. Very cute and cool! My creating juices are flowing every time I see something neat. TFS.
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

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  20. Hi Chriss! Thanks for visiting my blog today and telling me about this! Your box is beautiful!! That ribbon is gorgeous!
    Carrie
    www.allforthegrandkids.blogspot.com

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  21. New follower here! I love your explosion box. I totally love 3 Girl Jam ribbon (recently ordered lots of it)!!! Heading over there now to leave you some blog love!!!

    I love Goblin Green and Witche's Brew the most!!

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  22. What a fabulous box! I love the ribbon and tag on top and all the wonderful embellishments inside! Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays!

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  23. That is one awesome box. Never attempted this one. Congrats on being guest designer!!!! I love the winter bundle of ribbon and the white and hot pinks!!!!! Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

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  24. Thanks for stopping by my blog:) Love yours and I am a new follower: I love the hot and cold bundle. So glad I found you! http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com

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  25. Thanks for stopping by my blog :) I am your newest follower! I love the hot and cold bundle! can't wait to see your future projects :)

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  26. Congratulations on being a guest designer. This box is amazing. Thanks for your sweet comment. I am happy to be a follower and looking forward to more projects. All of the colors are terrific:) thankyou

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  27. This is so BEAUTIFUL! Congrats on being a guest designer!

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  28. Beautiful explosion box- so cool! Love what you did with the ribbon! Hmmmm- I want all of the bundles, but the spooky bundle is the one I want most- love the purple and green colors! Thanks for the chance to win- I am a follower already!:)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
    amy.arnold89@comcast.net

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  29. what a great box! Congrats on the GD spot, awesome!

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  30. Lovin' the Harvest ribbon colors... looks like alot of fun to play with... Congrads girlie, your box is awesome!!
    Cathy van de Bruinhorst

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  31. Thank you for the sweet comment you left me. I love your explosion box. You used such rich colors and decorated it so well.I am a follower and I love the pink and white combo.I love buttons too.stuff@gt.rr.com
    http://cricutmimi.blogspot.com

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  32. You out did yourself on this Christine! It is fabulous! I Love the pink and white bundle! Followers of both!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  34. Visited, became a follower of 3 Girl Jam & commented there. Congrats on being a Guest Designer Chriss. Wonderful Explosion Box. I've yet to attempt making an Explosion Box. Thanks for giveaway chance. I'd like any 2 colors especially like Autumn or Christmas colors.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  35. Thanks for being our Guest Designer today! You have inspired so many people today with your explosion box! I am proud to have you as a part of the 3 Girl JAM Family!

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  36. Thanks so much Chriss for your sweet comments on my blog! I'm a new follower! Thanks for the invite too! Love your explosion box....I so need to learn how to make one of these! They look so cool! :) On the ribbon, oh I love all of them, but think that the Harvest and Winder bundles are my favs! Thanks for the chance!

    Shelley
    http://carleys-closet.blogspot.com
    shelleymace21@gmail.com

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  37. This is sooooo pretty! Love all the details and colors! Congrats on being a GD! TFS CallyAnn(follow)
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  38. WOW!! Lovely creation, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  39. Thanks for visiting my blog & letting me know about this giveaway!!! I love the Harvest ribbon colours!!!! You box is gorgeous & I'm a new follower!!! Canica

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  40. So very pretty! I LOVE your bow. Thank you for playing along with us at Scrappy Moms Stamps! :)

    - Mel

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  41. What a gorgeous explosion box.. I looks amazing. Thanks so much for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  42. Hi Chriss, WOW love the explosion box and congrats on being Guest Designer over at 3 Girl jam their ribbon is beautiful and I love the Pink and White! I'm already a follower:) TFS
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  43. Your explosion box is beautiful. Love the colors and all the little frillies. You did a great job.
    http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/

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  44. GREAT job with your BEAUTIFUL project!LOVE all the AWESOME details,SO SUPER CUTE!AWESOME job with it,Thank you so much for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday!:)

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  45. Hi, Chriss, love that exploding box. I have seen them before, but none so elegant as this one! I so admire your creativity! And, I so admire that Winter Bundle! ;-)

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  46. Gorgeous box Chriss! I love exploding boxes - I have not made one for years but I am definitely ready to make another after seeing this! Thanks for showing how to make that bow - that is definitely the easiest fluffy bow I have seen yet and I need easy :) I am a new follower of your blog and I am already a follower of 3 Girl Jam. I won some of their crinkly ribbon during the opening and I love it although I have not had much time to use it lately. I have been longing for some of those estate buttons - love that name (that is exactly one reason I go to estate sales is for the vintage sewing supplies) - and I would love to win some. Thanks for the chance.

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  47. This is just fabulous!!! love all the details ... thanks ever so much for playing along at CCCB

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  48. Fabulous box! So many great details!
    My favorite bundle is the winter one, since I'm in the mood for holiday cardmaking! I signed up to follow here also. I am new to your blog and I love checking it out!
    DeniseB

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  49. Chriss,
    I need to make one of these someday! Your explosion box is awesome! Great job on all the paper choices, details-I love 3girljam ribbon and buttons....Nice work Chriss:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  50. Super adorable project. I've gotta learn how to make one of these.

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  51. Hi Chris this is so nice I tried to leave a post the other day, but my touch pad would not let me.
    This is a great project I like what you did with the ribbon. I love how the box opens.
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

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  52. Congrats on the GDT!!! This box is really awesome!!! Wow!!! Love the colors and the ribbon is so great!!!! Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesdays!
    hugs,
    joni

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  53. What a beautiful box! Nice work! :) ~Jen http://happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com/

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  54. How FUN and FABULOUS! Thank you so much for joining with us at CCCB!

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  55. Congratulations on your Guest Designer position! :o) Explosion boxes are such fun to make (and so rewarding!), and yours turned out so beautifully. The papers are gorgeous, as are all the images and sentiments. Gorgeous. :o) Thank you for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday! :o)

    Hugs and blessings! :o)

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  56. I love this! I think these kind of explosion boxes are so much fun, and your's looks so pretty! Thanks for playing with us at Paper Playtime.
    :) Janis
    pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com

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