Houndstooth for Christmas

I love hounds tooth clothing/accessories- who doesn't?

Well I have some Christmas colored houndstooth scrapbook paper, so I decided to make some cute stuff with it.

First I made a box that I had wanted to make for a long time. It was modeled after a box that my mom had sitting around. She had purchased a Swarovski Christmas ornament and she let me steal the box it came in. 

So I tried to remake the box and did it in red and white hounds tooth paper.

Here's the result

Then I saw an idea somewhere online for these little 'baskets' made from 12x12 sheets, so I pulled out some more hounds tooth; this time in green as well as red

 Green and White Houndstooth Basket

 Full of flowers:

 Red and White Basket with ribbon:

With some pretty yellow flowers: 

The box is for sale here in mt etsy shop.

The baskets, I'm not sure about- I might list them on etsy, Or I might just keep them for myself- I haven't decided!

And you wouldn't believe what I found- Houndstooth stamps! How fun is that?!?

Christmas Boxes

One day i was sitting around, about to make another exploding box, but I decided this paper wasn't right for it.

So then I thought- What if I make a simple box that has 4 flaps on the top that fold over each other the way a standard moving box does?

I had never tried one before or seen how to make one but it was really very simple.

I made 8!

4 red and 4 green.

Each color has two each of a 4"x4"x4" and 3"x3"x3" box

Here are the finished products:

For sale in my etsy shop: JLynneCreationshttp://www.etsy.com/shop/JLynneCreations

Small Origami Boxes

I made 12 small boxes in Christmas colors.

I actually used an origami technique that I learned in 6th grade art class. I learned how to make a box and lid like this and have been making these boxes ever since.

I have them for sale HERE in etsy store in sets of six.

These boxes are surprisingly easy to make. I'm thinking about creating a pdf pattern and instructions for it- anyone could make these fun little boxes.

Otherwise you could contact me for custom box if you are interested in some of these little boxes with a different paper.

I'll keep you posted about the patterns!

Another Exploding Box

I really like these exploding boxes, they're unique and fun.

I made two more with Christmas in mind, they're both the same-- Candy Cane Stripes with green accents.

Here's the finished product from the outside:

A nice, simple box...

 But open it up...

And the box falls open to reveal these fun layers inside: 

I think these would be great as a special and unique way to wrap a small Christmas gift or Holiday treats.

But, I've also seen these exploding boxes used a mini photo albums. Place a different photo or sentiment on each layer and it would make a creative way to preserve your memories.

And just for fun... here's a progress shot: 

This is what the lids looked like after I attached the green trim around the edges. I though it looked funny, and was worth taking a picture.

Anyway, you can buy one or both of these boxes here, in my etsy shop. Or if you want an exploding box with a different twist leave a comment or convo me on etsy- I would love to create a custom box for you!

Exploding Box

Have you all seen what scrapbookers call an exploding box?

When you see it, it seems so simple, and so innocent:

But when you pull off the lid...

It explodes!

I think these boxes are adorable! They are great for housing small gifts, and are often used as a photo album. You could make an 'album' of a senior year in high school, of a vacation or something similar to keep or to give as a gift.

I made this box with Valentine's Day in mind

 You can buy it in my etsy shop for that special someone.