Hello, friends!
Before I start telling you all about this weeks
Bitten By the Bug project, I wanted to give you guys some information about the email subscription situation I am in. First off, I found out from a follower the end of last week that they had not been getting my blog posts via email even though they had been a subscriber for years. Immediately, I went to check out my current provider and there was indeed a big problem. Let me tell you, I nearly cried! Like I need anymore stress at the moment. I spent the better part of three days and with the help of some friends to get everyone moved over to a new carrier. If you get an email please know that it is me trying to get you back on track to receiving emails.
This blog has been a labor of love since 2008 and I have worked very hard to get it where it is. I pray that everything is on its way to being back to normal! After all, this is my livelihood. So please let me know if you are not getting your daily mail from me!
Ok, lets talk paper crafting! The cute little box above was pretty easy to make and assemble, once I made the file. Be not afraid, my friends, because I have indeed included that file! You will be off and running in no time!
The box is made using the
Box It Up cartridge (the box itself) along with free images that are included in Design space (the tag and tag decoration). The little chevron and heart that I used on the tag are images that are actually meant for decorating your machine. However, it really works well with this box!
Chevron Box File
To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.
Posted by
Melanie Brown
Good Morning Miss Melanie I love your box and the chevron pattern in the different colors really very pretty!! I never thought to use the Design Space chevron in this way I did use this cut in the silver to decorate my Explore so will now think to use it to decorate a 12 x 12 LO pg wow thanks for mentioning you always think out of the box and fingers crossed your blog letter nightmare is over.....shame on them!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie! Sorry to hear of yur techie issues, but hope you have it all fixed now. Your box is really cute, and nice to see how to use things differently. Thank you. BethAnn M.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, it's great it hear from you! Computers, like men, can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. I'm glad ypthe problem is fixed, and hopefully for good. The box is adorable, and the chevron colors are wonderful. Hope your doing well.
ReplyDeleteMelanie, that's why I wasn't getting your emails and here I thought you were on hiatus!!! Glad you solved the problem. Btw, I love your cute chevron box. Wish I had an explore!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box. I love the colors and chevron. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteKathy U:)
kathy21361(at)yahoo(dot)yahoo
Beautiful box! Thanks for sharing your time, talents, and ideas with us.
ReplyDeleteOh, I was happy that I got your email this morning!
ReplyDeleteLove your box, and thank you for the chance to win blog candy.
I really LOVE the Chevron box!! Thanks so much for sharing! It is so VERY frustrating when the things we rely on let us down. Oh, the time we would have if we didn't have to change!
ReplyDeleteI am back to receiving your emails and love the way that you used the chevrons on this cute box. glad that the tech issues are almost over.
ReplyDeleteMelanie....great coordination between the decorated box and tag ...the chevron is so 'happy' and 'festive' looking.
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, so glad to hear from you, I was worried about you.
ReplyDeleteI love the Chevron box, it's so pretty. Still praying for you!
Maryellen
Really cute box,great colors...love chevrons, tfs!
ReplyDeleteSo cute--I like the chevrons and the colors.
ReplyDeleteReally cute!!! Love the chevron!
ReplyDeleteSo happy your techie issues are fixed. Computers are great when they work and make us crazy when they don't!!! We love you, Melanie! Your commitment to us, even and especially in the face of difficulty, is inspiring and heart-warming! Keep on keeping on! We appreciate and applaud all you do for us. L-O-V-E your adorable chevron box!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back. My new Explore is due to come today (can you tell I'm exicited!) and I want to try your cute box. I don't have any of the CM carts but I would love to have the Reminice cart.
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie,
ReplyDeleteThe chevron box is so cute! Thank you for the great idea. Thank you for the chance to win a great give away.
Techie issues can be so frustrating, but it looks like like you're getting a handle on it. I wasn't receiving your emails for a while but now I am, so something must be working for you. Super cute box! Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn from Dacula.
So glad that I am back receiving your emails. I have missed them.
ReplyDeleteComputers can be so perverse! Looks like you're up and running again.
ReplyDeleteYour chevron box is wonderful! I love it.
M. and Emmi the Cat
Love this chevron box. thanks so much for the file. I went immediately to make the box, however, even though I own Box It Up,there is a charge of $0.99 to make it. Is that your charge, or is DS not recognizing my cart? I am signed in to DS; that is always my first concern.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back! I thought maybe you were taking a break because of the other issue. So happy you're doing so well.
I've been getting your emails everyday! Sorry to hear that others have not :( Loving this chevron box...great spring colors! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteI have been a loyal follower and look forward to your emails. I will definitely be making this box. I have loved that cartridge for a long time and would love to win it
ReplyDeleteLuckily I have been getting your emails! I have stopped receiving many blog emails thought. I hope they get this figured out. I love your box. Just got this cartridge and can't wait to break it out :)
ReplyDeleteLove -Love-Love this Chevron Box. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteVery cute box. Also very cute cartridge I would love to win. So glad you got blog problems solved.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog this morning via Pinterest, and I am in love! Your projects are beautiful! I'm so excited to dig through the archives :)
ReplyDeleteAnn, there is no charge from me. Not sure why it is trying to charge you at all if you own the cartridge! I am so sorry. You may have to call customer service. :-(
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the box! Beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had trouble with your emails! I hope the rest of your week goes much better.
ReplyDeleteYour box is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
So sorry you are having issues with the email list. That is very frustrating. I absolutely love this chevron box. I have that cartridge so I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
Beautiful box Melanie. I just love the chevron pattern.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what happened to your emails. Glad to be receiving them again. Still praying for you sister.
Mary O'Neal
South Bend,IN
Hi Melanie;
ReplyDeleteJust a quick update. The tag that you used is NOT free, so that's why I was getting the charge. But I can use another tag; I wanted the result of your hard work in making the chevrons 4 different colors, so THANK YOU sooooo much for doing that. BTW, when you get a chance, can you tell me which cart has that tag? thanks again, Ann
So glad you are doing better, and you got the problem solved. I was one of the lucky ones that was still getting your emails, or maybe
ReplyDeleteI was just checking your blog everyday... I love your designs, the chevron box is adorable.
Hey, Melanie, I sure am glad to be getting your e-mails again. I was one of the people who got lost...LOL! I want you to know that I, too, had to deal with a similar health issue and am here to tell about it. Should you ever want to talk you can e-mail me at: patpionkeathotmaildotcom. From there on, everything will be private.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be getting your emails again! I love the box and may have to get this cartridge. Thanks so much for sharing your world with us. Julie
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie,
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable chevron box! I am so sorry you were having issues. I am glad to be receiving yours again! I wasn't getting any of the subscribers via email for 3 wks, ugh! It was making me crazy to! But, I don't know if it is a coincident or not, but I did an HP update 2 days ago and now getting all of them. Here I thought it was Feedburners issues?! Crazy...I am just glad to be getting them again!
Have a great day!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
Your box is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteTina
aurathentic@gmail.com
The box is simply adorable! I can't wait to give one a try. Sorry about all of your computer issues. We rely on then so much & then they turn around & bit us! Enjoy your week & thanks for the great chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the chevron pattern !!! Wonderful box Melanie !!
ReplyDeleteSending you a huge hug,
Mayra
Your chevron decorated gift box is so pretty! I love the rainbow of colours on it and the little heart is a cute little touch.
ReplyDeleteThat is so annoying about your blog problems. Hopefully it's all cleared up now.
Thanks for redoing your blog. I had trouble with a number of blogs. I thought it was me..glad to hear it wasn't. Thanks so much
ReplyDeleteHope your blog problems are over! Love your chevron box - so pretty.
ReplyDeleteSO Glad to get your E-mail!Had me worried!Your are in my prays!Beautiful Box!TFS
ReplyDeleteRosebud222222222
Great box Melanie!! Love the chevron and colors!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute I love all the papers you used. Have a blessed day
ReplyDeleteDIANA L.
dianamlarson.blogspot.com
This is such a pretty chevron box. I love the soft and pretty colors and how the oattern matches so well on your tag. So sorry you had trouble with your emails and can understand that you don't need the stress. Hope everything is working well soon.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I am aware, I have been getting your e-mails/blogs. I appreciate them very much, and I appreciate you sharing your talents with us. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love what I've seen of the Box It Up cart, but I already have TBBM and TBBM2. I'm worried I'm going to get some duplicates in this one. Has anyone noticed any (I haven't looked at the look book yet)?
ReplyDeleteLove, love this box Melanie!! The soft chevrons are amazing and I love the little chevy heart! I got the new subscription notice and I'm getting my emails, Been a lot of this problem all over blogland, so frustrating for sure for everyone!! Hugs
ReplyDeleteLook the clean, crisp lines - box is gorgeous! ~Laura
ReplyDeleteHere is hoping all your tech problems are all worked out. I love the chevron box. Its so cute. I would love to win the cartridge. Thanks for all the good ideas you share with us.
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie, its great to get your emails again, I thought you might be taking a little break. Love the chevron box, so cute and love the colors! Thanks so much for sharing and hope your having a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLoving chevron...and your box is a perfect project for it...
ReplyDeleteHope the tech issues are over as I was one of those not getting your emails...
Blessings T