Explosion Box with Miki

Well, I've been working hard this week, and I hope it shows. I feel like my craftiness has been a bit lacking lately and I thinks it's because I've been so rushed to get things done that I can't think straight. Anyway, life has finally calmed down a bit and I decided that it was ok for me to go out, ALONE, and color for a bit on the weekends...I think this will help me loads! Okay, enough about that and on to the project!

I have a lot of pic's so I'll try to keep this short. This is the box closed...A view from the top and the side. I've made and octagon exploding box...in case this is looking a little weird to you.

I first saw this box here and the lovely lady who made it posted the link the instructions which can be found here. This was tons of fun to make!

Take the top off and poof....look what happens! I have arranged the boxes unevenly so that it looks a bit like a flower when it opens...I think this is really cool! I couldn't get this under my Ott Lite, so the lighting here is not great, but at least you get the concept.

Last but not least, here is a close-up of the adorable 'Miki with Love Blocks' from Sew Many Cards that I put on the inside. Well, I have to say that surprisingly this came out just as I had envisioned...better even! I actually did set aside all the colors I used for this, but forgot to photograph them....I will try to do it later.

I had originally thought this could be something I could give to my husband, but the more I got into it the more girly it became, lol! I like to give just because gifts so I think I will save it and give ti to a close girl friend of family member...my husband would not appreciate this at all! All the papers I used are from the BoBunny persuasion line. I hand made the flower on top...it's been sitting around for while. The sentiment on the tag is handwritten and the pink lace is from MME Laundry Line.

I think that about does it for all the info. Hope you've enjoyed my project! If I can get the time, I'll have a Maggie for you tomorrow and Friday it's time for another SMC challenge, so stay tuned! Have a great day!

xxAutumn

Challenges:
Project Tuesday: Explosion Box