Friday, May 18, 2012


Welcome to the latest Disney Pixar Blog Hop. 
*Please note that I am posting early because I will be walking in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, today & tomorrow and wanted to make sure this posted before I left.  (I've actually had a few problems with scheduled posts in the past...can you imagine that?)  Anyway, the actual hop is Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th, so, if by some chance you are seeing this before Saturday morning, please be sure and come back to see all the great projects on the line-up.  Word has it that our wonderful hostess, Shawn, has come up with another great grand prize for one lucky hopper, like maybe a Scrap'n Easel-ette from ContainYa Crafts.

We all get hit pretty hard this time of year with graduation and wedding announcements/invites, so my project today is an oldie but goodie, the box-card.  I'm sorry I didn't come up with something more creative or fresh & new, but this design is a staple in my card stash.  People absolutely love to receive them because they are fun and different, not to mention they are easy to make.  Most tutorials suggest you use double-sided patterned paper to make them, but I've found that if you make a bunch of them up in basic solid colors, when you need one, you can just cut patterned paper panels to make them fit the occasion, like I've done here.  Talk about quick!
I used an image I found via Google Images that I paper pieced to give a little dimension.

Inside view

Back view: (I had to show my homemade embossing folder at least one more time.)
This second one I shouldn't even be putting on here.  I saw this idea for a Christmas ornament some time ago (on Pinterest, of course) & for some reason last night I got a wild hair and decided I needed to make one to share for the hop.   This is a project that can not be rushed, which is what I did, so this one looks horrible, but the idea is just so cute I hope you'll forgive the horrendous sloppiness.  I will be making another of these later when I can take my time.  

Need bigger buttons, and more time on the next one. 


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Before I go....to all of you who have suffered from the ravages of cancer, either yourself or a loved one, here's a big  HUG for you!  The really sad thing is this will include probably everyone who reads this.
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Here's the line up for both days of the hop.  I hope you enjoy it and have a wonderful weekend.  

You're next stop will be Madison.
 
Day One - May 19th
Shawn http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/
Ellen  http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Tami  http://tamiscraftconnection.blogspot.com/ YOU'RE HERE
Madison http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/ NEXT STOP
Cathie http://www.creativecutterroom.com/
Lori  http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Amy Chomas http://amychomas.blogspot.com/
Kathy http://kathyscozies.blogspot.com/
Amy Voltz http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Sarah http://www.pinkcricut.com/

 Day Two - May 20th
Shawn http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/
Ellen  http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Kim http://uscrap2.blogspot.com/
Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Tami http://www.scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com/
Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Kristal http://www.gettingcricky.com/
 

43 comments:

  1. I love the card! Did you color the Mickey image? It's gorgeous!

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  2. WOW, I LOVE this. That image is awesome and you did just the right amount of paper piecing to really make him pop. And I REALLY love that embossing folder you made, I've JUST got to sit down and do one! Hugs- Glora

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  3. OMG! I LOVE THAT ORNAMENT!!!!! I want to make some of those for my tree next year!

    Love the Mickey embossing too. I am so glad that I scrap lifted that idea from you and made one for myself!

    Thank you for being a part of this hop!
    Shawn ~ Above Rubies Studio Affiliate Program Success Coach
    Crafty Chics Blog
    and
    MyCutSearch.com ~ Find your Cricut images FAST!
    Webmasters Earn Money Here!

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  4. Great job on both of your projects! I love the bold colors and that you used your embossing folder again. Best of luck on the run....you are awesome.....Hugs Cathie
    www.creativecutterroom.com

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  5. The box card is great! Must know how you did that embossing folder. And I like your ornament, if there's something wrong with it it doesn't show in the photo. Have fun doing the Relay!

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  6. Loved the ornament great idea, and the embossing on the card is just fantastic

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  7. Oh Tami, your projects are terrific! I've never seen a box card before so now I will have to find a tutorial on that. It would be great to hold a gift card. And the ornament.... TOOOO fun! I am definitely lifting this idea.

    Fondly,
    Ellen CardMonkey

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  8. Hi Tami I love your projects and I have never seen a box card either and I love it! I especially love your homemade embossing of the mickey head. I love the ornament too. You're projects are amazing as always. I'm with Ellen, I need to find a tutorial on that box card and I am so making that ornament. TFS.

    Hugs,
    Tami Scrappin Rabbit Designs

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  9. Hi Tami!!!! Good luck on your walk/run today :)
    I LOVE your awesome card and that ornament is amazing!! So making one of those ornaments!! They are awesome!!!
    Thanks for sharing and have a GREAT day!!!
    Jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  10. Both projects are super cute, but then any thing Disney rates # one in my books. Good luck on the run.

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  11. Your project is terrific. Good luck on the walk today. Great job and thank you. teachermom5@gmail.com

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  12. Fabulous project! I'm going to have to try and make one. Love the ornament too. I need to make one or more for our tree.

    Sadly yes prob everyone has been touched somehow by cancer. My husband was diagnosed last May. Bravo to you for supporting by walking for cancer patients.
    thank you
    tina gale
    http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com

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  13. Love your box card. TFS
    My Momma passed from cancer.
    Thanks for your support.
    dmcardmaker (at)(aol)(dot)(com)
    I'd love to subscribe to your blog at my aol address

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  14. I love both projects!! Good luck on your run!!!!

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  15. Well how ever gets this will be just so excited...almost makes me want to go back to school, what a fabulous idea and then that ornament is so perfect!

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  16. Good luck at the relay for life!
    I love your card it is so awesome.

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  17. How awesome that you are at Relay for Life today!! Yes it is a busy time of year and I LOVE your card box idea!!! I have to say, I really like your ornament too. I can totally relate to seeing a project and HAVING to make it right away even if I don't have enough time!!!

    So glad to be in this hop with you!!!

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  18. Great projects! Love the card box!
    Miranda :)
    miranda at nanasscrapspot dot com
    www.nanasscrapspot.com

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  19. I love your card box! it is amzing. The colors are fabulous. very good job!!

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  20. I love the graduation card! I can't wait to try and make one! and your mickey ornament is super cute! TFS

    lkgra@hotmail.com
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/

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  21. What a fabulous card!! The mickey image just makes me smile and great ornament!! Cheers Jennie
    jendewar at optusnet.com.au
    Jenscrapstoo

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  22. Beautiful card!! the ornament is super cute Tami!!

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  23. Hope the walk went well!
    LOVE your box card and ornament!!

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  24. It may be an oldie but its still a goodie in my book.

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  25. The card box is really cute! I like that you have them pre-made and then just adapt them to the theme you need when you need it! Great idea! My DH is an 11 year stage 4 Melanoma survivor..I know! We are so blessed. Thank you for walking to raise funds to help fight this horrific disease..
    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com
    follower

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  26. i love your card! and the ornament id soo cute!! i need to try and make some myself!
    thanks,
    Dana

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  27. I absolutely love your box card and love the concept of making them in advance in solids with just decorating!!! Now,as to your ornament, I LOVE IT!!!!!! I always love seeing your creativity my friend!!!
    Hugs, Love, and Pixie Dust
    Lynne
    Her Craftiness

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  28. I have never heard of a box card and happy that you shared. I will look it up and give it a try. Love the way yours came out. Super cute:) I think making them in solid colors is a wonderful idea and will keep that in mind. I think your ornament looks great and how I would love to a all Disney Christmas tree. I don't think my hubby would love it as much. lol...... Thank you for sharing. disneynut 4 life 22 at yahoo dot com

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  29. What a fun box card. I love it. So colorful and full of Mickey fun! Great idea. The ornament is darling. I think you did a great job on it. Thanks for doing the walk. My mom just celebrated a year cancer free in December. We are very blessed that she was able to fight it!

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  30. Both are totally AWESOME!! Hope your walk went great! :)

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  31. What GREAT Projects!! I especially loved the ornament!

    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

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  32. Tami, Tami, Tami!! You could NEVER possibly disappoint... Your box card is INCREDIBLE!! I LOVE it -- I truly need to make some more of those -- It's been a while since I have -- And just the other night I was telling myself that I WISHED I had made one of your FABULOUS Mickey embossing folders... Why does that stay perpetually on my list??? :) I LOVE the ornament idea -- that is just SUPER!! I think I have some people on my Christmas list who would really enjoy those... THANKS FOR SHARING!! :)

    In other news, I hope your walk went really well -- You are right, so many have been touched by this, and I find it commendable that you are willing to take your time supporting such a great cause!! THANK YOU!! :)

    I'm so happy to have been on this hop with you again -- It's always a SWEET TREAT to see what you're coming up with!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent in the hop!!

    BIG HUGS,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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  33. Thank you so much for the walk you are doing! I lost my Grandma to skin cancer and my mother in law to lung cancer, so thank you! Love this- and i thought the ornament looked great. Looking forward to seeing what you plan to make, your blog always inspires me! Thanks for the inspiration! lclass003atgmaildotcom

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  34. The card is adorable and the ornament is great as well- it certainly sparkles. Thank you for the walk to support cancer research- my dad is on his 3rd year of treatments and is struggling with all the side effects. rlovew1976 at yahoo.com

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  35. Your card is wonderful!! Hope to try it out one day
    Vivi
    Cvjac at att dot net

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  36. Love how the card opens- it's fantastic!! Also- what a fun ornament!! :)

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  37. Both projects are great! Have a magical day!

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  38. Your card box is very creative, I love it! Thanks for sharing the idea for the Christmas ornament as well, cute idea!

    Melissa

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  39. How cute, I love your box card! Its so colorful and cheerful:) I would love to see a video tutorial on how to make this box card, Do you happen to have one?

    Peace, Love, & Cricut Hug's!

    Monica L.

    monita23@ca.rr.com

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  40. Hey Tami, I love your card!! I have never made a box card, but I guess I am going to have to now. karen♥

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  41. Tami- I'm not graduating, but I WANT THAT BOX! haha it's sooo cute!!

    -Michelle

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  42. Hi Tami! I haven't signed up for any CKC classes yet. What are you taking? Email me when you get a chance to let me know. I need to go look at the classes and get signed up. My new email address: yankeemtngurl at gmail dot com.

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