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Thursday, 14 June 2012

Framed!

Hello friends,
I think you may recall this - the advent box frame created with 25 Square Bracket Edge Boxes. 
This idea was dreamed up by the very talented A J Otto and I took it one stage further and had wooden frames created.  I got to reveal this on Create and Craft last year.
Well...I had so many enquiries regarding the frames that I thought I would arrange to have some made.
I can now make available two kits: the first one is for the frame on its own.
Ideal if you already own the Square Bracket Edge Box die template.  
This has been created in natural wood - it can be left like this, stained, varnished or painted.
The price is £12.50 but I'm afraid when I did my costing Mr Royal Mail wanted his share so the total including postage and packing will be £17.50
The second kit comes complete with 25 boxes already cut/embossed - they just need to be assembled.
The boxes measure 1 3/4 inch square when assembled.
I've put together a Summer theme here using My Mind's Eye - Miss Caroline papers.
This is how it looks with 25 very pretty boxes - I've left them undecorated, blank - no inking although the temptation was there! I'm thinking if you are having a Summer party, barbecue, 
children's party, wedding - you could fill them with going-home treats.
All the cardstock and patterned paper offcuts will be included in case you would 
like to decorate your boxes, perhaps a butterfly...!

Here it is photographed outside...
and here is a 'hazard' of outdoor photography!
 
The second kit including frame and 25 cut/embossed boxes is £25 (with postage and packing totals £30)
Later this year I will be putting together another Christmas advent frame with new papers - it may be that you would like to change boxes at that time. I think the frame is so useful, it seems a shame to only use it at Christmas, it could be on show all year round.
Any further questions or if you would like to place an order please email me:
christine.emberson@blueyonder.co.uk
Thank you friends, take care.


19 comments:

  1. I adore this Christine and have done since the moment you first showed it months and months ago.
    I would love one, but I have to admit this is the die set that is on my wish list at the moment as I want to make them for my children so it makes sense for me to buy the dies asap as I have four children!!
    I do, however, want to thank you so much for the wonderful idea and inspiration.
    Big hugs Linda xx

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  2. Hi Christine, I love this I have my little boxes prepared and now I can finish my project with the box frames. I will be in touch soon.

    Wilma

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  3. Hi Christine, thank you for this! It is adorable and I remember thinking the same when I saw the original one on C&C, email on it's way! Carole Z X

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  4. I loved this when I first saw it on C&C - I'm off to e-mail you now
    Thanks Christine
    Have a wonderful day.
    Debs xx

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  5. Hi Christine
    I just love this idea, I will defiantly be in touch with my order as soon as I get home from my holidays. I used these little boxes for after dinner mints last Christmas, they worked very well.

    Hugs

    Kim x

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  6. I have to admit i missed this show ,but i love the idea so good for children to choose a box each day with a magical surprise hidden within . Elaine H X

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  7. I love Advent calendars and I really like the idea of boxes for other occasions too. Halloween boxes for trick or treaters would be cute. I may have to get this die! Can you tell me how big the boxes are?
    Sarah. Xx

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  8. Hi Christine. This is a great idea I love both the frame and boxes,will be in touch very soon. x.

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  9. Just to let you know - I've updated the blog to confirm that the boxes measure 1 3/4 inch square when assembled :) xx

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  10. Morning Christine,

    This is a wonderful idea. I have three grandchildren which would make it very expensive for me, however my husband was a carpenter so I'm sure he can make these for me so I may nick your idea.
    Have a good day.

    Lydia
    X

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  11. OOOO lovely Christine loving the miss caroline papers and the kit is a fabulous idea xx hazel

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  12. Christine this is wonderful. I have no need for it at the moment but I think the idea is fabulous and it looks so nice too.

    Sue xxx

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  13. Oh Christine, this is absolutely gorgeous, I really, really love it and if I did not already have something similar - which cost much more I have to say, I would love one too. You have done a great job putting this kit together. Anne x

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  14. Hi christine - what a fab set these are, well done. I will be emailing for a frame shortly.

    take care
    norma

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  15. Thankyou for adding the box measurements...die added to my wish list!!

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  16. I love this. When finances allow I will be in touch xx

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  17. Hi Christine,
    It's great to see the two kits available to purchase. Will definitely be in touch when I've saved up.
    Have a great day
    Caz xxx

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  18. Hi Christine, Love the idea, I did see the Christmas one on your blog and on C & C. I have been thinking of getting the box die, I've now made up my mind! Will purchase frame once I have purchased the die. Thank you and best wishes. Carolyn x

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  19. Wow! Christine what an amazing project!

    Sarah x

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