Monday, May 16, 2011

A Wedding Shower Gift and Card


Since this month our family has been invited to a cousin's nuptials, I have also been invited to attend the bride's Wedding Shower... and a request in the invitation was to bring a favorite recipe to pass on to her. So I created both a Wedding Shower gift and card to give her.

Here's how I made the box:

How To Make a 5" X 3" Recipe Box:

Start out by cutting a 12" X 12" page of heavy cardstock into two pieces:

1 - 8.25" X 12"
1 - 3.75" X 12" (You won't need this piece for the box)

Cut the 8.25" X 12" piece into two:

1 - 8.25" X 7.25"
1 - 8.25" X 4.75"

Score, fold and cut each of these two pieces as per the following diagram:


Here's what mine looked like after cutting, scoring and folding:


Add Scor-Tape to the sides and bottoms to create your box with a top flap.

I added two Basic Grey thin magnets so it snaps shut. Just use Scor-Tape to adhere the first side of the magnet to the inside of the front of the box. Then snap the second magnet in place on the outside front of the box to line it up. Add Scor-Tape to the outside of the magnet and press down the flap to adhere it in the proper position (I remove the adhesive these magnets come with, since Scor-Tape is so much stronger). You will need to place something hard inside the box to press down onto -- I found two acrylic stamp blocks worked perfectly. (You could also do this step BEFORE putting the box together, but I didn't think of it until I had the box taped up!) I finished by covering each magnet with cardstock so they won't be accidentally knocked off when in use.


Inside the completed recipe box:


If you want to make a matching card, you can certainly use the leftover piece of 3.75" X 12" cardstock. I had a second sheet of matching paper, so I cut a piece 12" X 6" and did a triple fold card to mimic the shape of the recipe box. The finished size of the card is 5" X 6".


My box and card  set features the following three stamps: Mini Kitchen Tilda, Mini Chef Edwin and Tilda is Baking.

The following Copics were used to colour all three images:

E0000, E00 E01, E02, E11, E13, E30, E33, E35, E37, E49, E53, E57, E59, BV000, BV01, BV02, Y000, Y21, C0, C1, C2, C3.

To create my recipe box and matching card, I used both the Lavender and White Heart embossed paper I got from Michael's years ago. Bazzill Purple Pizzazz cardstock was also used. Two Martha Stewart edge punches created the Scroll Heart and Loops Heart designs.

The lace ribbon is from Dollarama Crafts, the pearls and flowers are from Michael's and the doilies are made by Wilton. The leaves are made with the Martha Stewart Fern Punch. Inside the card I typed up an edited version of "A Recipe for a Happy Marriage" I found on the net.


I hope the bride-to-be likes it!

38 people wrote stuff:

cabio's craft corner said...

Gorgeous and sweet. Cool and fun Scor-pal project :o)
Hugs,
Cabio

Cheryl said...

What a great idea and project! Your choice of images is just perfect! Love everything about this idea! Cheryl

alethea said...

What a fantastic idea and it's still all about the wedding so i think it counts!! LOL!!! Love that little cooking Tilda!!! She's my favourite!!! Hugs xx

Suzi Mac said...

This is delicious, love the recipe holder, thank you so much for the turorial. All those sweet Tilda's and of course Edwin. Beautiful creation.
Hugs
Suzi x

Beth said...

Love your creations, gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial!

Angie said...

Hey Maureen!

This set is so doggone cute! I've been staring at all the details for several minutes now. Just love it! Great job :-)

Angie

Katie said...

Super project and thanks for instructions!

Karen said...

Very awesome idea! : )

Sharon Caudle said...

What an amazing bridal shower gift, Maureen!!! I love the idea!! You used the perfect images and embellishments and put it all together perfectly! Thanks for the info on converting the size, too!!!!
hugs, Sharon

Corinne said...

What a sweet idea for a shower gift....Love the colors. Everything goes together so nicely.
Hugs~
Corinne

Becca Fabozzi said...

WOW, super cute idea. I love the recipe box idea, so clever! Your project looks amazing, the bride will love it.

Stampin Mindy said...

Maureen, this is just lovely. I love the colors. Thanks so much for the tutorial, very clever!

Hugs, Mindy

Steph Ackerman said...

What a clever idea. love it.

Annelies said...

Great creations! Love the idea 'A Recipe for a Happy Marriage'! Hugs, Annelies

Patti Jo said...

What a great idea for a shower! I had my relatives give me recipes too, but they were just stuck in a plain old recipe box! Beautiful work Maureen and so nice that you shared a tutorial too!

Bettina L. said...

Simply gorgeous card box:)

Bettina L. said...

Simply gorgeous card box:)

Jill said...

Gorgeous set to give away. The recipebox is perfect!
Hugs, Jill

Jill said...

Very pretty!

fairysparkle said...

What a good idea i really like it .Love the colours .

Kris Dietz said...

What a great idea. I love the recipe inside. TFS.

Kris
dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

Barb Hardeman said...

Not only a perfectly embellished box, but your tutorial is wonderful! You are so inspirational. I love the Recipe for a Happy Marriage also! Beautiful project...hugs...Barb

Juliep said...

Beautiful recipee box. I love the colors and way you embellished it. I'm sure the bride is going to be thrilled to receive such a special gift.

Rene said...

Thank you SO much for the instructions! Gotta bookmark this!
Rene :D

Lori said...

Great idea and what fantastic keepsake!

Cor* said...

Yesssssssssss this is totally awesome for a wedding shower gift! Perfect. I adore that tilda with a rolling pin. she's like a little cinderella! Great job with all the pics for the tut too! Thanks for sharing!

paola said...

STUNNING!! such elegant projects, pulled together with absolute style, your work as always exceptional!
smiles
Paola

Unknown said...

This idea is really super!! I love it.

Hugs
Danielle

Kate said...

Lovely, cute gift.

** Kate **

Nicola said...

Wow, what an amazing creation, love it! Gorgeous colours and great 'recipe' too!
Love Nicola xxx

Sheri said...

Maureen..What a fantastic gift and such a brilliant take on the challenge! Beautiful job!

Denimo said...

What a cute, cute idea!! I love it! And you've done a wonderful job on all the Maggies!
Hugs, Denise

Suzanne J Dean said...

Such a great idea and gift Maureen--what new bride wouldn't love some tried and true recipes to start off with. My mom & grandma did the same for me and I will treasure them always. Beautifully done and the perfect images as well!

hugz,
Suzanne

Unknown said...

Good idea is very cute.
Hugs
Ambrella

Kirsten said...

This is just gorgeous. Love the colours u used. I especially love the recipe of marriage. Just beautiful

paperpapier said...

what a superb project! Thanks for the tutorial too.

Enchanted Papercrafts said...

lovely, yummy and such a great recipe

a Seeker of the TRUTH said...

Wow!!! What a wonderful idea. Love the recipe for a happy marriage. A keepsake for sure.

Thanks for sharing

Julie

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