Monday, February 13, 2012

Bell's and Whistles GD

Happy Monday everyone!! Burrrr winter has arrived here in Maryland and temperatures sure have dropped. We are at 28 degrees as I write this. Too dang cold for me to be out there! My hubby called me Friday from work and said "How would you like to go to one of the Islands the first of April?"  and my response was "do we have to wait so long!?!" Silly question, he knows I will go anytime!

I had an exciting email a few weeks ago asking me to be a Guess Designer on Bell's and Whistle's. I couldn't say yes fast enough and what a huge honor this is!  I was chosen for top 3 Designers. What an honor!!  I love Elizabeth Bell images!   This month's challenge at Bell's and Whistles is "Hearts" and I knew immediately which stamp I would be using and it is  Blowing Kisses.   She was designed  for SCACD and you can find her here.  She is blowing you heart kisses with lots of love! I wanted to create something a little different and found this video on  Splitcoaststampers by Beate to create a Heart candy box with easy to follow directions. I love the way it turned out!


Paper: Bo Bunny/Crush Collection
Memory Box Die: La Rue Heart
SpellBinders  Classic Heart and Scallop Classic Heart on sale here for 19.49!
Flowers: Prima
Copics: Face: E21, E00, E11 and R20. Hair: E35, E53, E51, E50. Dress: RV23, RV21 and RV00. Socks: YG23 and YG21.


 LOL! I am on a diet and had no candy to fill the box to make it pretty!! Lace holds the top and bottom piece together when open.


Lace was adhere to the sides in two strips.

Hope you like it!! Very easy to make following Beate Directions and Video.



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39 comments:

  1. Scrappin SistaMonday, February 13, 2012 1:36:00 AM

    I love this box!! Too cute!

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  2. SharonMonday, February 13, 2012 2:35:00 AM

    Wow my friend, this is a stunning heart-shaped box. Just love it. Beautiful lace and flowers and of course your colouring is superb. I must get that spellbinder heart-shaped die too...LOL Have a super week, hugs Sharon x

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  3. McCrafty's CardsMonday, February 13, 2012 5:42:00 AM

    This is stunning Colleen, I like everything about it!!
    Kevin xx

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  4. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsMonday, February 13, 2012 8:09:00 AM

    Such a fabulous box!! So, so cute and a sweet little image:) Congrats on the design spot too!

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  5. AnonymousMonday, February 13, 2012 9:17:00 AM

    WOWZER!! What a really gorgeous and elegant heart-shaped box!! So perfect for the BnW challenge this month!! :) Congrats on your GDT spot and thanks for joining with us!! BIG HUGS

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  6. Ayelet {Jenny}Monday, February 13, 2012 9:56:00 AM

    Oh so pretty! Colleen the box is so beautiful :) Im off to watch that video! X

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  7. MarjorieMonday, February 13, 2012 11:13:00 AM

    This is really gorgeous hun..a really lovely box, my granddaughter would love this..
    Saw this on MIM...
    Hugs,
    Marjorie
    xx

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  8. Carla S.Monday, February 13, 2012 11:53:00 AM

    Gorgeous box, Colleen! Wonderful image and details! Congrats on your GD spot for the B 'n W Challenge!

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  9. MelMonday, February 13, 2012 12:23:00 PM

    Colleen, I love this, it is really fabulous. So beautifully colored.

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  10. LorraineMonday, February 13, 2012 1:38:00 PM

    Ooh, Colleen, your box is gorgeous! I love the colors, design, lace and that beautifully colored sweetie blowing kisses! 28 degrees? yow, can't imagine! and make sure your hubby wasn't april fool'in ya, lol!

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  11. UnknownMonday, February 13, 2012 2:32:00 PM

    Gorgeous creation, love your attention to detail. Thanks for taking part in our challenge at LIIU this month, good luck. Hugz Suzanne

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  12. SueMonday, February 13, 2012 2:41:00 PM

    Hi Collen
    wow what a gorgeous box, beautiful embelies, lovely image, lovely work, sue,x

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  13. CrystalMonday, February 13, 2012 3:01:00 PM

    Colleen this is soooo beautiful, LOVE LOVE this box.....and I agree this image is just PERFECT for Valentine's Day!!!! WOOHOO Congrats on your Guest Spot!

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  14. That Craft Place LtdMonday, February 13, 2012 3:57:00 PM

    Absolutely stunning!
    Thanks for playing along at TCP (That Craft Place) challenge blog!
    Lisa xxx

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  15. magsMonday, February 13, 2012 4:27:00 PM

    Beautiful creation. Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley Challenges.
    Mags
    x

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  16. LeanneMonday, February 13, 2012 6:51:00 PM

    Love your treat box. I adore the top and love what you did to the rest of it.
    Thank you for playing with us at Lollipop Crafts!
    ;)

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  17. Mynn xxMonday, February 13, 2012 10:27:00 PM

    This is FABULOUS! LOVE the little girl blowing the hearts! :) TOO cute! Thanks for joining us at MMM! :)

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  18. ChrissyTuesday, February 14, 2012 3:18:00 AM

    Fabulous work Colleen..love the wee image she is adorable, fabulous heart box....beautiful.

    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

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  19. CraftyDaffyTuesday, February 14, 2012 9:12:00 AM

    What a gorgeous box. I love the little girl blowing heart kisses. Wonderful! Thanks for joining in the fun at Crafty Boots Challenges for our Valentine theme. xx Denise

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  20. CherylTuesday, February 14, 2012 9:44:00 AM

    I’m stopping by from the Catered Crop. Your box is gorgeous! Beautiful coloring.

    ~Cheryl~
    **Check out my February Blog Candy**

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  21. AnonymousTuesday, February 14, 2012 11:05:00 AM

    I saw this on Make It Monday and it is just so cute! Very adorable.

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  22. Anne FentonTuesday, February 14, 2012 11:48:00 AM

    Wow..I so love the heart box. It is so beautiful,just like it's maker! You are so talented!
    Hugzz Anne

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  23. Gina KTuesday, February 14, 2012 2:52:00 PM

    What a great little heart box! I love the lacy heart behind her, and how you added the puffy hearts that she is blowing. Cute!

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  24. Dee's Craft RoomTuesday, February 14, 2012 7:18:00 PM

    Fabulous heart shaped box, I love all the lace and tiny hearts.

    Thank you for sharing your creations with us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  25. Patricia GarciaWednesday, February 15, 2012 9:40:00 AM

    Lovely Box and cute image, Congrats on your Position!!

    Hugs,
    Patricia

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  26. Suzanne B aka brookfiesWednesday, February 15, 2012 9:45:00 AM

    Colleen,,,,yur box is a treasure. So very gorgeous! Thank you for entering it into the Make My Monday challenge this week!

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  27. Suzi BWednesday, February 15, 2012 10:50:00 AM

    thank you for showing us your very sweet box at MMM
    suzi b x

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  28. Billie AWednesday, February 15, 2012 10:52:00 PM

    I saw you project on MIM. Beautiful box and darling image and embellishments. So cute. I love your site I just became a follower. If you'd like to follow me or visit my blog please do at

    stampinwithinkonmyfingers.blogspot.com

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  29. LeanneThursday, February 16, 2012 9:12:00 AM

    WOW this is absolutely gorgeous!! I saw you over at MIM so popped by!

    Also, I see that you have left a tip on your blog...did you know that over at Top Tip Tuesday you can enter 3 creations and 3 tips - 6 chances for prizes!!

    Hugs
    Leanne
    xx

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  30. KarenThursday, February 16, 2012 2:20:00 PM

    A truly fabulous box - I have the link for this tutorial saved already but I haven't tried it yet. Smiles.
    Love how yours has turned out.
    Thank you for joining us at Make it Monday this week.

    Hugs Krafty Karen - DT for Make It Monday.



    Remember, to leave a comment for the other entries & be sure to mention you saw
    them on Make It Monday.xx

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  31. Chana MalkahSaturday, February 18, 2012 9:37:00 AM

    Very pretty! The image is adorable! Congratulations on all your well deserved recognition!
    And I am not at all biased! Little Sis!

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  32. Bettina L.Saturday, February 18, 2012 11:08:00 AM

    This is such a sweet little heart box. Love that white heart inside the other heart shape and that girl blowing hearts on top. Saw it on MIM and had to come in for a closer look. Glad I did. TFS. Bettina xx

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  33. Mary LouSaturday, February 18, 2012 11:11:00 AM

    Wow Colleen~first congrats on being GDT for BnW--I am like you--I love EB images!!!! Hey girl we think alike--I spotted this SCS tutorial also and couldn't resist creating a heart box myself :D Gorgeous work and Oh I want some of those Memory Box dies :)
    Your creations are always so pretty!!
    Hugz of happiness

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  34. MandySaturday, February 18, 2012 5:54:00 PM

    Gorgeous box, so pretty :)
    Thanks for joining us at Addicted To Stamps
    hugs Mandy xx

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  35. ValSaturday, February 18, 2012 8:44:00 PM

    Fabulous box and wonderful detail. Thanks so much for joining us at MMM this week.
    Hugs
    Valxx

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  36. DawnSunday, February 19, 2012 2:05:00 PM

    I saw your beautiful little box at Make It Monday & had to come by for a closer look! I love the lace you've used around it!!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  37. Cor*Monday, February 20, 2012 5:48:00 AM

    OMGOSH what a sweet sweet box! Congrats on the GDT spot! A perfect creation for such an occassion ! Wonderfully colored. Thanks for joining us at LIIU this month!

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  38. SussieMonday, February 27, 2012 3:40:00 PM

    Hi I found your blog address at The Outlawz forum and now I'm a follower. What a pretty box you have made it is so very cute.
    And if you want to visit me...

    http://pyssligasussie.blogspot.com

    Hugs
    Sussie B

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  39. Michele SperaMonday, February 27, 2012 4:21:00 PM

    Beautiful heat box! I found your blog through Outlawz
    Hugs
    michele

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