Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The Magic Box

Why is it that no matter what the super new toy you've just bought for your child is, they find playing in a box the most fascinating??? Well, it seems to be true for Jeff and Michelle!
They had a ball playing in this box, and I just had to scrap the pic.

I am entering it in this weeks challenge at Stuck On U Sketches.

Here is the sketch:

I tried a new technique (for me) and I used a template to ink up the corners. I added some paper scraps and stitched them with my machine, along with a nice big button and some antique game parts.


Did similar with the bottom corner.


And some more machine stitching.


Supplies used: cardstock - kraft, brown; patterned paper - Build, Play Date, Story Time and Explore from Toy Box Collection by Crate Paper; 6 x 6 Mini Webbing template by The Crafter's Workshop; Green Ink Dot; antique game pieces - Jenni Bowlin; buttons, twine - my stash; thread - Mettler; sewing machine.

Wish we could all get the joy from playing in a box that children do!!!
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13 comments:

  1. AdrianJuly 20, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    very adorable!

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  2. magicwandaJuly 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I think all kids love to play in a box.Such a CUTE layout....
    I love the papers you choose and the embellishments are perfect!
    Thanks for playing along with us @ SOUS
    Hugs Wanda

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  3. JayneJuly 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Fab layout. My son always loved the box too....now his Mum does...'how can I alter this?'Lol. TFS
    Jayne

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  4. Sandi ClarksonJuly 20, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    What a great page .. love the making in the upper left corner. I think we can all relate to kids loving those boxes. Thanks for playing along with Stuck on U Sketches! Hope to see you back!

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  5. MomJuly 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    A charming page. I love the layout, the colors and the embellishments. In addition, the children are darling ! Great Job !!

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  6. NormaJuly 20, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful layout Esther and LOVE the new technique and I will have to try it. Thank you for sharing another amazing LO. The children looks adorable in that box:)
    Hugs

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  7. Lucianna DilsaverJuly 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    It is certainly amazing how "magical" a box can be. I always said "we could have just wrapped an empty box and they would have been in Heaven!" I love that you have captured that in a wonderful LO, TFS :)

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  8. CrafterkhushJuly 21, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    This is such a cute one... Reminds me of myself playing in a box....!!

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  9. FernJuly 21, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    So true!!! And you've created a fun layout depicting this!! Love the antique game pieces!! Thanks for joining us over at SOUS!!! Hugs!!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Hey Esther!
    Congrats on the new DT! that's very exciting!

    And gosh, this page is really cool! I like how the inking is in such a bold color and the papers you've chosen, the details! All so fun!

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  11. NanneJuly 21, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    What an amazing take on our sketch and I love the little detail you added to the top corner and those vintage game pieces are adorable..
    My kids prefered the box as well..LOL
    thnx for playing along with us over at SOUS..
    Hugs
    Nanné

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  12. CathyKJuly 23, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Darling!

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  13. Cindy BelandJuly 24, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    WOW this layou is sooo SWEET Esther!SUPER job as always my friend!!:)

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