Monday, December 05, 2011

MCT 12 Days of Christmas ~ Day 5

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop with My Creative Time!
We hope that the ideas we share will help you with your last minute decorating and gift ideas! There will be giveaways on the My Creative Time blog EVERY day during the 12 days hop, become a follower of this blog, and be sure to also comment on each blog every day for your chance to win a prize EACH DAY! 

Be sure to leave a way for us to contact you in case you win! :)

The project I'm sharing today is a mini explosion box. The box measures 2 inches and is perfect for gifts of jewelry, a small toy or candy treat, and they fit beautifully in small hiding places. They are also great for stocking stuffers.  When I was a kid, my dad would hide small presents in the branches of the Christmas tree. It was so much fun to find them, I carried this tradition down to my own kids. {See link in product list below for instructions how to make these adorable little boxes.}


and they are easy to open too. Just slide off the ribbon, take off the top and the box pops open on its own. Fun!





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YOU ARE HERE  ------> Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/


Product List:
Instructions for explosion box
My Creative Time, All Around Christmas
My Creative Time, Build-a-Banner kit
My Mind's Eye, Lost and Found Christmas paper pad
Tim Holtz Distress inks, Fired Brick and Walnut Stain
Offray sheer ribbon

Thanks for hopping with us!!! We hope to see you all twelve days - remember to follow and comment on this and all designer blogs for your entry to win a different prize EACH DAY!

143 comments:

  1. WHAT A PERFECT LITTLE GIFT BOX MISSY!!! I LOVE IT!!!
    BIG HUGE HUGS!
    EMMA;)

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  2. I love the explosion box. Who wouldn't want to find it under their tree.
    nellessenconcrete@yahoo.com

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  3. I have never tried to make one of these. Great job!

    Debbie H.

    niteolwis at clear dot net

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  4. I just learned how to make this! Cute
    slatsinhi@yahoo.com

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  5. I must try to make one of these adorable boxes! especially the color and pretty ribbon :) love it! Doris
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  6. Beautiful Box! Love the paper!! :)

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  7. Beautiful gift box, nice for those little gifts.
    janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  8. Love little surprises like this :) How cool is to find a little box of something special hidden away :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  9. What a cute box. Really loved it.

    Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@Aol.com

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  10. I love your box, thank you for sharing.\

    alvinadiaz@msn.com
    alvinascreations.blogspot.com

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  11. I LOVE this little box!!
    I bookmarked the instructions to make one of my own! TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  12. Nice job! Thanks for the chance to win! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  13. GORGEOUS!!! Love the papers you used!

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  14. Such a cute box - and what a FUN tradition!!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  15. Love this box!
    So cute and clever!
    janette09@comcast.net

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  16. Great little box. I love making these types of box - but never put a "lid" on it. great idea. I love the no peeking - makes me want to peek even more.

    Thanks for sharing
    terri_ski at yahoo dot com

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  17. Love that box...great job!
    papercreations_bytricia (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  18. That's an inspiring little gift box and I love the sentiment you used!!

    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  19. cute little box! i love that ribbon you used to top it off...

    Jamie
    http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

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  20. I love this 'perfect little box' thanks for adding how to, on your blog

    christinescreativecards@gmail.com

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  21. What a cute box! thanks for the instructions on how to make them.

    Leslie

    cascrapper @ gmail dot com

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  22. Really cute little gift box!
    :)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
    amy.arnold89@comcast.net

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  23. Perfect i love the little box idea :)
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com
    http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com

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  24. Cute gift box.
    craftmethis@gmail.com

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  25. These surprise boxes are fun, but still need to sit down and make them. Another thing to add to my to-do list lol
    Came by way of Emma's facebook.

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  26. love this project TFS!!!

    Cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  27. i love these explosion boxes

    rosiemini@gmail.com
    www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

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  28. So pretty and what a great idea for packaging that special small gift.
    TFS

    jashmore1944@att.net

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  29. so pretty love the paper looks fabulous.
    olivervl at yahoo dot com

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  30. Very cute explosion box and the color is amazing. Thanks for share.
    lopezjrivera@centennialpr.net

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  31. I've never thought about making a lid for these cute little boxes. Thanks for a new twist. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

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  32. too cute! thanks for sharing!

    brwneyes46@gmail.com

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  33. What a great little box!!

    Hugs,
    Saundra
    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  34. Very cute! I remembere the first explosion box I gave my son. He thought he broke it!!
    Carrie
    carriedan1@live.com

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  35. Love gift boxes!!! Nice project.

    Julie L.
    jlearned at charter dot net

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  36. What a fun gift box!
    jrugg@sctc.net

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  37. Wow Shar, this holiday box is exploding with fabulousity!!! I Love your patterns and pretty soft greens! What a wonderful holiday tradition your Dad started that you now enjoy with your own children, I love that! :) TFS today--stay warm n cozy over there in Ephreta! :)

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  38. Cute little box...I need to try one of these. Love the idea of hiding them among the tree branches to be found!
    croptilludrop23@gmail.com

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  39. this is very helpful to me! i am working on an explosion box and it was super simple :/ but i think i just got an idea hehe
    it looks gorgeous!
    Cyndy
    arcy.scraps@gmail.com

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  40. very cute idea. Love the colors.

    Jan
    bearycreativecrafts@gmail.com

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  41. What a gorgeous gift box, and it's super cool to boot! I'll definitely be making one of these!

    Thanks so much for sharing!
    misshoanggg (at) gmail.com

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  42. So cute!! I'm gonna have to make a few of these for my nieces.

    Dottie
    Swoosh_girl@msn.com

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  43. Very cute box! I like that it give a little surprise to the person opening it because they don't expect it to "explode." TFS!
    tcsobotka at charter dot net

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  44. Oh I love your expolosion box! Love the colors!! I think expolosion boxes are great for so many things!!
    bsl60atembarqmaildotcom

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  45. That is the greatest little gift box!!! Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

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  46. Cute!
    The label and stamp are the perfect size;0)

    bex@
    http://kawaiikrafts.blogspot.com/

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  47. Darling box! It is perfect and it has the perfect sentiment on it! I love it! Hugs- Glora

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  48. SUPER EXPLOSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL!!

    Mickey

    mickeysworld01@comcast.net

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  49. Love it! gallionlori at gmail. Dot com

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  50. I am really diggin this project!!! Super cute and cool. I also love the idea of hiding gifts inside the tree branches. Thank you so much for sharing and for the inspiration. Great Job!!! Hugz:)
    DevinTaylorCreations@gmal.com

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  51. Oh my gosh!! If that was in front of me I would so peek!!

    kissmyjen at gmail.com
    justcreativeme.blogspot.com

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  52. Shar, this little gift box is super duper cute!!!

    Hugs,
    georgifelix at verizon dot net

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  53. Hi Very nice job
    LindaB
    top2kop@hotmail.com

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  54. What a pretty box! Thanks for sharing!

    Danielle
    leeceratops@comcast.net

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  55. This is such a perfect little gift box! Love the idea of hiding it in the Christmas tree. Lisa - elwalten@aol.com

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  56. Very pretty gift box, Shar. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  57. How fun...love the colors too!

    hugs
    Cassandra

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  58. I will have to try this box too.
    esterperez73@yahoo

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  59. Love this little gift box!

    mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

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  60. Love explosion boxes! There are so many possibilities with them! Thanks for sharing! Denise queenbee.speigle@gmail.com

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  61. a wonderful gift box for that little something gift, thanks for sharing, dsebby404@yahoo.com

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  62. Awesome explosion box! I love the pretty color, adorable sentiment and beautiful bow! Great job Shar!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  63. What a fun little project. I'd love to find this little box hiding in the branches of my tree.
    thomasjeri55atyahoodotcom

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  64. This is the pefect box! I love anything mini... How fun to hide them in the branches... SO CUTE!!

    at home ink at q dot com

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  65. What a cute little gift box!

    Denise J.
    drjohnson0526@gmail.com

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  66. Your gift box is too cute and I love the colors and especially the beautiful bow!!

    bolvera66@yahoo.com

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  67. Super Cute!!
    Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com

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  68. I love explosion boxes and yours is beautiful!! Just lovely!!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

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  69. Great work! I love explosion boxes!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  70. cute simple box.
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  71. Great little gift box. Thanks for sharing.
    craftkrazy@optonline.net

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  72. Great gift box. TFS
    Evelyn
    evl14512@gmail.com

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  73. Wow, a mini explosion box! Love it. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  74. This is truly adorable! Thank you for sharing!

    Dorcas
    dtroche@bellsouth.net

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  75. I love the explosion box. I have never made one but I might try. Thanks for the inspiration.
    thejanner@xcelco.on.ca

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  76. Amazing job! Love the gift box!

    megan.saxe@gmail.com

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  77. This box is great. Love the inking and the sentiment. The ribbon is the perfect touch. Thank you. teachermom5@gmail.com

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  78. I think it would be so much fun to get a gift in an explosion box. I need to make one of these. Regina
    regina95370@sbcglobal.net

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  79. These are so cute!! I love it!!

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  80. Very nicely done!

    mzcherub at gmail dot com

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  81. 2 inches is very tiny...I also like to hide gifts in the tree and this project is perfect.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  82. Nice box very cute
    TFS
    Shanna
    Gracesonnawilson@gmail.com

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  83. Perfect gift box for Christmas!

    Luanne
    myfootahead at gmail dot com
    craftersreference.blogspot.com

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  84. Such a cute idea for hiding gifts. I also hide things in my tree for my daughter. Thank you for sharing.
    brittmartin1288@yahoo.com

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  85. This is an AWESOME Box!~

    hardvorknmom@yahoo.com

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  86. Love the explosion box.
    Pat
    plweir1969@yahoo.com

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  87. yay! so cute! I will follow your link so I can make my own!

    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

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  88. cute gift box!

    rebecca_k81@hotmail.com

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  89. What a beautiful explosion box.
    Lorraine
    lorraine phelps at sbcglobal dot net

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  90. Beautiful little gift box.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  91. Awesome gift box idea! TFS

    Carol W.
    workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com

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  92. Great idea! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  93. Very pretty box and I Love that you are carrying your family traditions on with your own children!

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  94. What a cute box! Love it and the tag!

    Debbie B.
    debbiebutcher at comcast dot net

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  95. Adorable box. Looks so great! mprantner at gmail dot com

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  96. This is a very cute box. I have tried this yet. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

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  97. I have never tried making one of these! Love yours! Thanks for Sharing! :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  98. The perfect little gift box and they can use it for a mini!

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  99. What a great gift box!!

    Ashley
    ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

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  100. cute box. i love the mini!

    tammi_amata@ameritech.net

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  101. Cute! I love cute packaging :)
    Denise-prttybrwneyes7@hotmail.com

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  102. Love this idea. Gloria C
    Gloriaandmickey@yahoo.com

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  103. Sorry I peeked! Love your box.
    angel hugs
    Debby
    angels5.2005 at gmail dot com

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  104. That box sounds like so much fun.

    Sue
    rolfe974@prodigy.net

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  105. cute box. love the sentiment. so perfect.
    SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

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  106. Fabulous job!
    Candy
    candyyoung826 at msn dot com

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  107. Love it...now I have another thing that I'm going to have to try! Like the idea behind this "explosion box"! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Lori
    Bloggin The Crafts
    lori at true dungeon dot com

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  108. Awww, what a beautiful gift box.. Thanks for the chance to win..

    Scrappy Hugs,
    Amanda :0)
    amandascraftsandmore(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  109. great box!!!

    Christina Coen

    christina.coen@gmail.com

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  110. What a cute gift box Shar! :)
    -Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

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  111. Fabulous little gift box! Love that you can put any kind of goodie in there, TFS!
    hugs, Jenn
    smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

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  112. I love this explosion box idea! So cute! Thanks for sharing! lindagk23ataoldotcom

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  113. Super cute box! Never seen it with a lid! Too cute! Callyann
    callyannc@live.com

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  114. Awesome place to stash a small gift.
    kidshomelove at yahoo.com

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  115. Love your explosion box! This is such explosive way to give a gift!
    Great Job!
    surfnfroggie at aol dot com

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  116. love the box!!
    Melissakc1@yahoo.com

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  117. can't wait to try one of these!

    candace
    scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

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  118. This is really cute! Saw it on facebook.
    Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  119. Great job on the gift boxes. Can't wait to make one my self.

    Kim
    kpedersen44@yahoo.com

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  120. Love the box... very clever!!

    tuki123@att.net

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  121. Nice treat box.
    marg0006@verizon.net

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  122. What a great little box!!! I love your tradition...we have the same one too!!! Thanks so much for the instructions...yours is beautiful!
    TFS
    hugs,
    joni

    arcocha at yahoo dot com

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  123. Love what you made and you have a top for the box.
    jeria22@yahoo.com tfs!

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  124. Great project can't wait to see more.

    Tonya
    tonya dot morgan at gmail dot com

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  125. this is so cute Ilove this idea!

    Micia
    yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

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  126. Love your gift bix.
    Kathy
    Katsews at Gmail dot com

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  127. Such a great little box!!! How fun that would be to open, love the paper as well!!!
    Puppy Hugs,
    Wendy
    wendydotroos2boys@gmaildotcom

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  128. gorgeous box!

    -- dalis
    alidalis AT comcast DOT net

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  129. Fun gift box. TFS.

    coupondenise at live dot com

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  130. Super fun box!! Great job!!
    TFS
    Peace & Joy to You & Yours this Holiday Season!
    Kathie
    Kathlee154@gmail.com

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  131. This is such a cute box. Love it.
    (:(:Smiles:):)

    Robin
    thecricutscrapper at yahoo dot com

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  132. This is a perfect little box! Thanks for including the instructions too! Great job!

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  133. Love these boxes.
    sarah.quillen@gmail.com

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  134. This box is so adorable, who could resist just a little peek?

    www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com
    america57@comcast.net

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  135. Very cute little gift box!
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  136. Beautiful box...& I love the paper. TFS :)
    fmadera75@gmail.com

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  137. What a GREAT box!!!

    hugs,
    Sarah
    liveloveandscrap@hotmail.com

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