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"Valentine's Day" Blog Hop
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1. Lots of GREAT projects & "Homespun" inspiration EVERYDAY...
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SO let's get started with our "LOVELY" Petaloo DT member...Denise Hahn!
Hey everyone! Denise Hahn here and today I am going to share with you how to make this "sometimes" simple Valentine Exploding Box. What I love about this old Victorian craft is that you can make it simple, or super complex- its totally up to you! Today I used some of my favorite Petaloo Flowers paired with Simple Stories Homespun Collection. Now I made mine more on the "complex" side, but if you follow my new Snapguide tutorial you can just stop right at the box construction and fill it with candy, a gift card, keys to a new car (wink!), or whatever your heart desires.
Petaloo:
Mixed Blossoms in Red
I have been pinning lots of lovely inspiration this week :)
Here is my link to Lynne's beautiful heart box http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835764765704/ and, I couldn't find Denise's awesome exploding box, so I pinned it from this blog post http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835764776840/
My Pinterest & Facebook name is Tracy Moloney
TracyM #6773
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | 02/15/2014 at 11:12 PM
I made these boxes for my work mates at Christmas a couple years ago and everyone was blown away! They make a great gift box when you don't want to spend a fortune on the gift. :)
Posted by: Studiorose.wordpress.com | 02/15/2014 at 08:11 PM
This is simply fantastic; an exploding box of beauty! Love it!!!
Posted by: Laurajo | 02/15/2014 at 08:10 PM
wow...totally stunning box!
Posted by: Lynda | 02/15/2014 at 07:52 PM
I love making these. They are so much fun and so very versatile when decorating. TFS
Posted by: Renee C. | 02/15/2014 at 06:20 PM
That is gorgeous and love that you gave us a tutorial!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | 02/15/2014 at 04:52 PM
Omg, this is too cool...
Posted by: Nancy Carroll | 02/15/2014 at 11:27 AM
LLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOve it! I've always wanted to try making an exploding box. This is a great inspiration!
Posted by: Marilulu Grant | 02/15/2014 at 10:26 AM
This is a stunning piece. I love it. Love all the détails.
Posted by: Johanne Lacombe | 02/15/2014 at 07:56 AM
I love your box, it's really amazing!
Posted by: Diana Fernandez | 02/15/2014 at 05:17 AM
What a gorgeous box! I would have never thought "outside of the box" to make a Valentine out of an exploding box. That is what I love about doing things like these blog hops. There is always new inspiration. Thank you for being the one who provided it for me today!
Posted by: Marianne Brinkley | 02/15/2014 at 03:10 AM
Very cute! This is lots of fun. :o)
Posted by: bestislove | 02/15/2014 at 02:59 AM
Oh my goodness! That is so fantastic! I love exploding boxes but this one is just incredibly detailed and full of beautiful details. Definitely a keepsake!
Posted by: Beatricelawson | 02/15/2014 at 12:24 AM
Amazing!
Posted by: mjmarmo | 02/14/2014 at 11:13 PM
WOW wow WOW
Your exploding Valentine Box is
AWESOME & BEAUTIFUL Denise
- LOVE IT ALL!!!
THANK YOU for the inspiration :)
TracyM #6773
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawk-nVBLMtkskpT2zoOgcMURftYSCS3Q99w | 02/14/2014 at 10:54 PM
Gorgeous explosion box! Fabulous idea!
Posted by: Beverly | 02/14/2014 at 10:54 PM
Wow, this exploding box is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Robin B. | 02/14/2014 at 09:34 PM
What a super cute idea, love it.
BTW ~I pinned the heart of flowers on my pintrest page.
Posted by: Ginger Jarnagin | 02/14/2014 at 09:09 PM
Wishing and hoping....
Posted by: Belinda Keller | 02/14/2014 at 08:41 PM
Exploding boxes are so much fun! Yours is not only fun but beautiful ♥
Posted by: Hedlundjackie | 02/14/2014 at 08:11 PM
This is so pretty. I love that you added the tutorial. I have wanted to try one of these for a while. Maybe now is the time.
Posted by: Carmen Mitchell | 02/14/2014 at 08:00 PM
Beautiful box! Love the colors....
Posted by: Charlene M. | 02/14/2014 at 07:36 PM
What a fun box. I like the wood numbers. I like all the dimension.
Posted by: Sharon Tessa | 02/14/2014 at 06:23 PM
Super fun box,
made so lovely.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Chph4evr | 02/14/2014 at 06:17 PM
what a fun project this is-I think I'd like to try this some time-thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lynne Desjardins Joncas | 02/14/2014 at 05:35 PM