Today's Bitten By The Bug 2 challenge is to cut a box or bag out using the Cricut and decorate it in a masculine way. I used the Wrap it Up and Artiste cartridges. I kind of wrestled with the design, but finally came up with this project. I was happy that I finally got to use my Sail Away stamp set that coordinates with the Artiste cartridge. I just love the nautical theme!
CCR file: https://www.box.com/s/72a6ibs3p9we9p534koe
GYPSY file: https://www.box.com/s/hqzr6vw79zjua1j69qhp
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| I used the Tommy paper pack. |
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| I also used the Tommy assortment for the tiny flags. |
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| The chevron ribbon is from Close To My Heart as well. |
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April Specials
It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April,
you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My
Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp
sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to
create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone.
Now
that’s a reason to celebrate!
*No additional shipping/handling or tax will be
applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during
the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid
April 1–30, 2013.
Dates: Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.
If you want more information email me or go here ==> New Consultant Information
If you want more information email me or go here ==> New Consultant Information
April Stamp of the month (coordinates with the Artiste cartridge)
Get this Stamp of the Month set, My Sunshine, for just $5 (S1304A) when you place an order of $50 or more.
To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website
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Your box turned out awesome. I love the nautical theme too and your ideas all came together so well. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteLove it....we don't se enough masculine stuff out there.
ReplyDeleteLove your box, and the nautical theme would be great for anyone in the Navy!! Please please please do more masculine projects, I find that to be very challenging. Your projects really rock!!
ReplyDeleteLST in Colorado
Gorgeous box!!
ReplyDeleteCute box! Oh, and I'd love to win that cartridge. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove the nautical theme!
ReplyDeletewow this is so cool. Realy like the stuf you make.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
have a blessed week.
Evelin
What a cool box Melanie! I love the nautical theme and love the papers you used! This box is so unique and fun!! Jayne really gave us a great challenge and it's fun to see some masculine projects since a lot of us struggle with them anyway. Fun box my friend!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea-love the box!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice box! I love the nautical theme! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwww this is such a cool, nautical box! Love the papers you've used!
ReplyDeleteThis box is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool box, great job.
ReplyDeletelinda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
What a sweet box, love the nautical theme!
ReplyDeleteFantastic masculine project!! Wow!
ReplyDeletewhat a great masculine project. Hard to find projects for the men in our life.
ReplyDeletewhat a great masculine project. Hard to find projects for the men in our life.
ReplyDeleteThe box turned out really nice. I really like those papers. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the box! This would be perfect to make for my hubby who is celebrating his 55th birthday on Apr. 29th! As for Elegant Edges.........I have been looking at this cart in the last couple weeks and really wanting to buy it, but if I could WIN IT, that would be even better! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeletelove love love the nautical themed box!! very cute and perfectly in time for summer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute box. Love the paper you used. The little flags on top are great too. Good job.
ReplyDeleteWonderful box!
ReplyDeletePam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
What a cute box!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteCaptain Jack Sparrow likes this & says you'll not be walking the plank with this wonderful creation.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I love your great box.
ReplyDeleteI used these cuts last year for our parent volunteer lunch. that reminds me I need to get my camera to take picture of this years project. (lunch is today) TFS.
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http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
(email follower)
I really like that box! You did a beautiful job on this. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love masculine ideas and this is fab! I think I have that stamp set and I am going to have to get it out today! thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along Melanie. Love your nautical box..just perfect.
ReplyDeleteJayne x
Great man card.
ReplyDeleteLove the box. Such a good male theme. I have such a hard time with things for men.
ReplyDeleteCindy B.
I LOVE YOUR WORK....THIS IS SUCH A NIC MASCULINE ITEM. GREAT JOB AND THANKS FOR THE GIVEAWAY.
ReplyDeleteLove the box! My Husband is retired Coast Guard. It would be so cool to put a gift for him in something like that. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win such a beautiful cartridge.
Yea! A manly project. Thanks. You use the Artiste cartridge a lot, so I just might have to get it, too.
ReplyDeleteWe seldom think of little boxes or bags for guys, so this is great inspiration! My husband loves dark chocolate almost as much as I do, so I could see giving him a little gift of chocolate in a box like this.
ReplyDeleteThis, my friend, is so darned awesome!!! I absolutely LOVE this box, the colors, the ribbon, the cuts, the flags... Absolute perfection!!! You rock, baby!
ReplyDeleteSusan
You are awesome! Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas. I love this box.
ReplyDeleteKathy U :)
http://kathy213-kathyscorner.blogspot.com/
great box love the masculine idea as I'm always looking for boy stuff!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little nautical themed box - great for a little boy's birthday for favors. Awesome.
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Ann
what a very nice box, the nautical theme is great theme for masculine projects thanks
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Your box is absolutely masculine. I love the paper and the theme.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win.
Mary O'Neal
Adorable box!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Great box! It's perfect for dh!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun box. Great idea for the man in your life. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the nautical theme, ribbon and the ship. The sentiments that you used are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little box!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
I would dearly love to win and thus own an Elegant Edges cartridge.
Jill
Very elegant box!
ReplyDeleteWow would love to win this.
ReplyDeleteLove the nautical theme!
ReplyDeleteApril
Fabulous box!! Love the ship!! The most perfect masculine box!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis craft could be for a party of pirates of the Caribbean. Way cool!
ReplyDeleteAdorable box! Perfect for mermaid or pirate themed parties!
ReplyDeleteLove the nautical theme! It came out so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the nautical theme-could work for so many things-from pirates, to navy to cruise tickets!
ReplyDeleteLove the box, could be used in so many different ways! Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeletegreat box idea
ReplyDeleteCute box
ReplyDeletefantastic box melanie :)
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