It is my dear SIL’s birthday next week and this long weekend we are heading to a big gathering to celebrate with her – she’s turning the big four-Oh!!  I wanted to make her something that she could keep and also some nice cards to use as well.  I came across these mdf boxes at Riot the other day and it’s the most perfect size for some cards and envelopes.  I hope that she likes it.

It’s a little dark where i’ve taken the picture but you get the idea.  The box behind is painted in a Kaiser Pink paint and then decorated with Petals & Paisley Double sided paper, and Rich Regal Wide Grosgrain ribbon.  I stamped the “cards” on the top with old olive using the Big Deal Alpha.  There are 20 cards and matching envelopes in the box.  The two Baroque Motif cards are shamelessly CASED,  as I was true to form and procrastinated too long to delay any further.  I can’t remember the name of the lady who designed the Pomegranate, Old Olive Baroque card in the top left.  Kerri Hunter designed the white Baroque cards that are at the front inthe middle.  I’ve used River Rock to stamp the Baroque swirl and then Pomegranate to do the spiky little flower and greeting.  Pomegranate to stamp the roundy flower at the bottom and I’ve matted it on Pomegranate Textured Cardstock that was punched out using the new Scallop punch.  The Blue Bayou Bold Birthday Card is one I just whipped up using my new Bold Birthday Set (thanks Mel!! mwah!).  I wanted to add something to the box that was masculine or usable for a child.  I think this card accomplishes that.   Anyway, i’m off for the weekend now, I hope Mary-anne likes her little gift!

Until next time, Happy Stamping!!