Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Cupcake Gift Box


This is project #4 in the Sizzix Scoreboard Dies Blog Hop - Cake Die. It was quick and easy to assemble and decorate and makes a perfect gift box for a birthday present!



I wrapped wide ribbon around the base and adhered the ends with glue dots, then added a narrower ribbon on top. The "Happy Birthday" tag was created in Word. I added a small silver brad at each corner then glued it on top of the ribbon. I made a flower from a 36" piece of crêpe paper streamer. I ruffled the edges first then gathered it and rolled it into the flower. I glued it to the top by placing the edges into the center of a large dollop of Elmer's® Tacky glue, which I had squeezed onto the center of the lid. Each scallop was embellished with a jewel sticker. I glued a cake candle base at the center of the flower, then added the candle. WARNING: DO NOT LIGHT THE CANDLE! If I were giving this as a gift, I would remove the wick, or replace it with a fun, musical candle - one that plays "Happy Birthday" when it is turned. How fun would that be..... Enjoy! And don't forget to check out the links on the left for more fun and creative ideas.

Yours truly,
Julie :)


11 comments:

  1. Very, Very, cute. Love sizzix dimensional dies

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  2. Love the crepe paper flower! Beautiful project.

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  3. I love the color and the bling! This is so cute and would be perfect for any girls birthday no matter her age. :)

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  4. So gorgeous, love the jewels. What a great gift!
    Debra

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  5. Cool tissue paper flower Julie and sweet little box! My birthday is in October- glad you are planning ahead :-) Love this pretty design. Thanks!

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  6. So pretty! I especially love the jewels on the scallops - perfect!

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  7. Super cute! Love the idea of adding a musical piece to it for a gift, that would be absolutely adorable.

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  8. The crepe paper is a great idea- it adds texture. Love it

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  9. what a great cake. love the bling. great job!

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  10. Sweet and simple way to decorate the die Julie ... so nice!

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