Decorate to Celebrate Project 3 Exploding Box

Good Morning My Friends!

 Today I would like to show you a present I made for my niece Allison who is getting married in May.  Humm...I hope Alli isn't reading this blog...this took me hours and hours to make, but I have to say, I am quite pleased with the way it turned out.  It is a hexagonal exploding box!

 Here it is closed.

Here is a closer look at the top of the box.

Her fiance is named Pasquale, he is a gorgeous man from Naples, Italy.

 Here is the box exploded
  The exploding box has three layers.  I put cute wedding stickers in the first layer and left the 2nd & 3rd layer for Alli to put pictures in.  


 Thank you so much for stopping by today, I appreciate all of your comments.

 Recipe for Hexagonal Exploding Box

 Cameo Silhouette - Exploding Box
Paper - Bazzill, 
Prima Annalee Collection "Avondale"
Cosmo Cricket - Hey Sugar "Candy Girl"
Melissa Frances "Antonia"
Martha Stewart Ribbon
Flowers - from Kinderstampo
Stamps from stash
Pin from stash

 Challenges
http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/ - Weddings!
http://www.comeandgetitchallenges.blogspot.com/ - Anything But A Card
http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/ - For A Lady
http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/ - Anything Goes
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2013/02/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-104.html - Anything with birds (see the bird on the top of the box and inside the exploded box?)
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/03/200th-challenge-blog-hop-and-special.html - Photo 34
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/2013/03/use-lace.html
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26 comments:

  1. snappy scrappyMarch 4, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    So pretty! Lee-Ann :)

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  2. LisaMarch 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    This is absolutely stunning!! What a gorgeous box!! Of the details are perfect!! Love, love it my friend!! Thanks so much for playing along at Decorate to Celebrate and happy Monday :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts
    Decorate to Celebrate DT

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  3. jessicaMarch 4, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    This is gorgeous Chriss!!! AWesome job on this project!!
    I have yet to try an exploding box...on my list to do :)
    Thanks for sharing and have a GREAT day!!

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  4. MLourdesMarch 4, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Christine,
    Love this idea as a wedding gift. Love your blog graphics, including the cute doggie. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. MLourdesMarch 4, 2013 at 1:22 PM

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  6. Sandy PalmerMarch 4, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    This is simply gorgeous from the inside and outside! :)

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  7. PamMarch 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    This is beautiful! I've never tried making one of these. I guess maybe I should try.
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  8. catherineMarch 4, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    This is lovely and thanks for joining us over at Allsorts this week
    x catherine

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  9. Sherrie K.March 4, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    What a GORGEOUS box Chriss! Wow, the ribbon, flourishes, stick pin and dove are beautiful embellishments for this stunning dove! Absolutely love it:) She will treasure it I'm sure!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  10. Craftin Desert DivasMarch 4, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    So so pretty! Thanks for joining us at Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party.



    Tara

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  11. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Wow!! I love your box!!! Thanks so much for linking up with us at Tara's first Linky party over at http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/

    Robin
    http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

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  12. Indy's DesignsMarch 4, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    What a beautiful project with so many lovely embellishments! Thanks for joining Cupcake Inspirations for our 200th Challenge Celebration! Good luck!
    {hugs}
    Debbie
    CIC DT Sweetie

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  13. JenniferMarch 4, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    This is just smashing! Love the wonderful layers inside and the ribbon on top is so beautiful!

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  14. brendaMarch 5, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Your box is absolutely beautiful Chriss and I'm sure your niece will treasure it.

    Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work with us at Allsorts this week.

    B x

    I have a celebration with lots of prizes and it would be wonderful if you have time to create something to join in, you can check out what to do here

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  15. Camille ShortMarch 5, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I love this box!

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  16. WhimseyMarch 5, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    WOW - what an intricate exploding box; very pretty!

    ~Michele, Cupcake Inspirations

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  17. MigdaliaMarch 5, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!AwesomeJob!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia

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  18. UnknownMarch 5, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    i love how you made your exploding box! Thanks for sharing

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  19. BrendaMarch 5, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Wow Chris this is awesome! I'm sure Allison and her groom to be are going to love this wonderful keepsake!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    WOWZER!! Chris, this box is so stunning my friend!! LOVE your details and how you've put it all together! :) Thanks for sharing!! Have a happy day! Smiles and Hugs - *Vicki*
    *My Blog* - Stamp Smiles

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  21. Judy McKayMarch 5, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Pretty explosion box . Very nice design elements. Thant you for joining us at Come and Get It Challenges this week.

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  22. karalschuknechtMarch 5, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    This is a beautiful creation. Thanks for playing this week at Come And Get It.
    Karal DT

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  23. AimMarch 5, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Chriss, this turned out BEAUTIFULLY!! WOW -- look at all the lovely elements!! Alli is going to LOVE this!! Those flowers on top are a stunning addition to a perfectly wonderful creation!! :)

    Thanks so much for decorating your celebrations at the Decorate To Celebrate! Challenge Blog!

    BIG HUGS,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    and Decorate To Celebrate!

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  24. NormaMarch 5, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    WOW! just GORGEOUS Chriss!! Allison will love it, great aunt you are to make this special exploding box:) Thank you for joining us over at Decorate to Celebrate and enjoy the rest of your evening!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  25. DIANA L.March 5, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    This is stunning Chris I love the flowers on the top of the box and it is so nice it has five sides instead of the usual four you see.
    It looks like you are really having fun planning for the wedding.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday #104 Birds, anything to do with birds challenge
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  26. MummyladeMarch 13, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Thank you so much for entering your lovely creation in our challenge at Stampin for the Weekend! We hope to see you again soon.

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