No quilts this week - I have them
all finished and have not started the Lake Forest BOM project yet. Will start that New Year's weekend.
As promised last week, this week I'm showing these adorable fabric boxes from the book "Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes" by Linda Johansen. The book is great - the directions are easy to understand and there are tons of photos that take you through every step. The book gives you directions for making boxes in a variety of sizes and shapes. So far I've been hooked on making the 4" square boxes because I'm using them to "wrap" small Christmas gifts - a great fat-quarter project. One project in the book that I have not yet tackled but plan to, is a lunch kit - the "lunch box" folds out to be your placemat and also contains a drink coaster, and a place to hold your napkin and flatware. It's a fabulous gift idea for someone who takes their lunch to work with them.
The embellishment ideas for these boxes are infinite!
And once you understand the technique, there is no reason why the boxes can't be custom made to whatever size you want. I've got it down now and can make a box in a little over an hour, start to finish.
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Your boxes look so cute. I'd love to try one but I refuse to start anything else for a while. Hum, I wonder if anyone in my guild has that book???
ReplyDeleteThose boxes are adorable. You've really made them into a zippy finish haven't you!
ReplyDeletethose boxes look wonderful what a great idea for small gifts-love unique wrapping!
ReplyDeleteI feel like Bonnie, I'd like that book and want to try those....but no I must not start another thing, this year anyway!!
love the fabrics you used on these boxes.
ReplyDeleteThose boxes are really cool. What a great idea to use them as the wrapping for other gifts!
ReplyDeleteThose boxes are terrific. I never thought I'd be interested, but I will now have to check out that book--its all your fault if I develop a new obsesssion!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat gift wrap idea! I love that the wrapping is also a gift that can be used and enjoyed. You've done a really nice job with them.
ReplyDeleteI have made a few boxes but don't remember the lunch kit - guess I should check the shelves for the book.
ReplyDeleteCute! My daughter was looking at this same book. She really liked the covered boxes. Those will definitely make nice gifts.
ReplyDeleteI have already planned my Christmas gifts for next year, pot holders, but these boxes would be a great way to wrap them. Hmmmmmm
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