...And Another Box
This one is for my boss. My co-worker and I are giving him a baseball book and tickets to a game in May (he's a really good boss!). He's originally from St. Louis and a big Cardinals fan.
The box bottom is made the size of the book and the top is 1/4" larger. I use the Fibre&Stitch basic box instructions. The bottom of the box is made with some hand-dyed fabric from my stash.
For the Cardinals images we photocopied some photos from a Cardinals book in his office. The top is a layer of black felt (I use acrylic felt because I'm allergic to wool but it seems to work just fine), red silk roving fibers, cut outs of the Cardinals images, wisps of black eyelash yarn and snips of silver Superior Razzle Dazzle. It's all topped off with a layer of black tulle.
Back to the box sweat shop.....
Very cool! You amaze me with all you accomplish!
Posted by: Deb Levy | December 17, 2007 at 09:11 PM
You're really on a roll now! I love the baseball box - better not let my Mariner's fan husband see this one - he'll want one!
Posted by: Marie | December 17, 2007 at 09:24 PM
I hope your boss is suitably blown away.
I can see how it would be fun to do a series of these boxes.
Thanks for the instructions!
Posted by: Allison Aller | December 17, 2007 at 09:47 PM
What a great box!
Posted by: Suzanne | December 17, 2007 at 10:07 PM
Vicki....your boxes are great! Love them all.
Posted by: Brigitte Haydel | December 17, 2007 at 10:13 PM
I'm really liking these. It's a shame that they use such a small amount of fabric though!
Posted by: tracey petersen | December 17, 2007 at 10:31 PM
You're doing amazing stuff! I love that box and I know your boss is going to love it, along with the rest of his gifts!
Posted by: Judy L. | December 18, 2007 at 12:33 AM
another winner Vicki!
Posted by: Sue B | December 18, 2007 at 04:36 AM
What a great idea - a themed gift box! The box will be a great keepsake.
Posted by: Summerset | December 18, 2007 at 04:53 AM
I'm impressed, vicki - a box is still on the list of things i want to do from F&S projects, but I just haven't found the time yet. Hmm, one week to cHristmas, think I will find the time this week, LOL?
Posted by: Kate | December 18, 2007 at 09:55 AM
Way cool Vicki!
Posted by: Terri | December 18, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Super Duper!
Posted by: Debra Spincic | December 18, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Lovely boxes!! I just need to get it in gear and do some of these for next year.
Merry Christmas!
JulieQ
Posted by: Julie | December 18, 2007 at 07:43 PM
cool!
Posted by: Deb Geyer | December 19, 2007 at 09:00 PM
I just found your blog!
what a treat! thank you so much for sharing your creative self!
Posted by: ruth rae | December 20, 2007 at 11:26 AM
You sure make them pretty and fast! These are lovely!
Posted by: Tany | December 21, 2007 at 04:00 PM
Now, these are way cool! Yup, gotta have to make at least one! Like you, I'm working on busting my stash, even if only a little bit!
Posted by: Lynn Douglass | December 22, 2007 at 01:54 AM
These boxes are very cool
Posted by: Sally | December 22, 2007 at 05:13 AM