Saturday 19 April 2014

Earth Friendly

Good morning and hope you are having a lovely Easter weekend.  We have a new challenge at Card Makin' Mamas and the theme this fortnight is Earth Friendly. We want to see you recycle or reuse something and it does not have to be  a card.  Here is what I did:

I took this


and made this


Before you say yummy the box was empty! The papers are some really really old ones from a scrapbooking set and the butterfly and tag were part of the set.  I used lots of flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and a Magnolia Doohickey doily die.

Our sponsor is Zap Pow Designs with a prize of three of their images. Please go over to Card Makin' Mamas and see what the rest of the DT have made.

Challenges I would like to enter:

Wild Orchid Crafts - Three Different Flowers

A quick update on Rowan he put 1 oz on!! They are coming over for Easter Sunday dinner tomorrow so I can't wait!  Hope you have something lovely planned for the weekend sending big hugs to all of you. Take care xx

23 comments:

mags said...

A beautiful altered box Susan. Love it. Good on Rowan putting a bit of weight on. Have a lovely Easter.
Mags
x

Doreen said...

This is beautiful,love the design and fab papers.x

Sue said...

Love the transformation Susan.gorgeous paper and flowers.
Lovely to hear Rowan has put a little weight on.Have lovely day tomorrow.
Hugs Sue x

cuilliesocks said...

Let's hear it for Rowan!! 1oz, fab, it will be upward and onward now Susan, and it will be lovely for you all to share Easter Sunday together.

Your box is beautiful, gorgeous papers and embellishments, just amazing what you can make from an old box.Hugs Kate x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful box Susan love the colour's and design have a lovely weekend and Happy Easter
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Patricia said...

Mmmm! Mmmm! Love, love, love Jelly Belly sweets.
However I really LOVE what you have done with the empty box. Hope you enjoyed eating the contents!!!
Great news on Rowan, onwards and upwards every day
Just waiting for the boys, John & Audrey to arrive for dinner here today. Audrey is working tomorrow ....... babies don't stop coming into the world even for special holidays.
Happy Easter to you and all your family
Hugs

Patricia xx

Mary J said...

Brilliant job on that box - beautiful flower arrangement, Suzie!

Hazel said...

Great project, Susan. Good use of the stuff you. Had for a while. So pleased row an put on an oz, that's all it takes he will be putting on the lbs before you know. Enjoy giving him those cuddles tomorrow. Hazel xx

scrappymo! said...

I so enjoyed this post. Such good new about Ryan gaining the ounce!

Your project looks great. I have that same aper...must have bought that same kit as you! I think your butterfly is gorgeous as well as the flower cluster you carefully added.

Wonderful!

cotnob said...

This is gorgeous Susan, such pretty papers and I love all of your beautiful flowers.
I'm so pleased that Rowan managed to put on a little weight, I do hope it continues. Have a lovely day with your family tomorrow.
Pauline
x

rachel said...

Hiya Susan - your box is gorgeous - those flowers really do look stunning - so glad to hear that Rowan is gaining weight again - enjoy tomorrow with him! Big Hugs rachel xx

chrissy xx said...

What a disappointed that was! I studied this box of beans and thought Mmmmm! Such a GOrgeous creation to cover it ...Then found out it had already been attacked and eat!! LOve it any ways Susan.
Chrissyxx
Have a Wonderful day tomorrow! Were'e off to our Son's my DIL's dad is down from Newcastle for the weekend so that's nice xx

Unknown said...

You altered this box really wonderfully Susan, love your choice of papers, so delicate! Happy Easter, hugs, Ira x
Ira’s Crea Corner

vic said...

Wow Susan what a fab creation :) love the pretty papers

Have a great Easter

Vic x

Lorraine said...

A lovely box Susan. Those flowers are so pretty and beautifully arranged. Glad to hear that Rowan is doing well.
Lorraine x

Chrissy said...

Oh! WOW!!...this is beautiful Susan..I love your altered box..so very pretty..gorgeous..and 1 oz is a start for Rowan...next time it will 2 or more..A very Happy Easter to you.

luv CHRISSYxx

Jacque said...

What a darling idea and such a lovely project!!! You have used the WOC products in such a stunning way!! Thank you so much for joining in with us at Wild Orchid Challenge and we hope to see you again real soon! Happy holiday weekend...Big hugs...Jacque

Anonymous said...

Great box , I love seeing people change everyday items into something beautiful. So glad you have Rowan & the family for Easter dinner. What a great Easter gift xx

Glenda Atkins said...

Happy Easter Susan, love your altered box, pretty impossible to tell from once it came!! Loving the pastel colours!
hugs
Glenda

Wendy said...

Beautiful box Susan, love all those pretty flowers.
Enjoy your Easter Sunday with your family, pleased to hear Rowan is doing well.
Wendy xx

Unknown said...

Great news on bubby....that's good.
Fab re-cycling of the sweet box too Susan, a woman of many talents you are....enjoy your Sunday.xx

julie_woolston said...

Wow what a transformation Susan love it, the paper and die are gorgeous and the beautiful flowers just finish a beautiful box..
I am so pleased Rowan is doing so well, enjoy your Easter Sunday with your family, enjoy your little Grandson.
Hugs Julie xxxxx

Janette said...

Hi Susan, This is adorable, just so pretty, love the paper and gorgeous flowers...wow.....
Glad to hear the new baby is doing well, before you know it he will be bouncing around..lol.....
Have a lovely day with your family..xx