You may have noticed that I have been sewing like crazy lately. In fact I finished two more things last night, yet another garment and a home dec item I think you’ll love. Tutorial coming soon.
It’s been fun, but I decided to take break and make a little paper gift box for a friend’s upcoming birthday. The resulting mess is what you see here.
Below is my original plan, there definitely need to be some bits and bobs under the rose, and perhaps some trim around the box. The grunge paper roses are leftover from a Tim Holtz project.
The more I look, the more I’m thinking these roses are just a tad too chunky for this little box, so I think I’ll try these sugarplum flowers instead. (I’ll post a pic when it’s all finished.) 
I used this kirigami box tutorial. These boxes are super easy and too much fun to make, try just one and you’ll be hooked. I cut a 6″ square for the lid and a 5.75″ square for the bottom.
I’ll bet she’s gonna like the box more than the gift, haha!
Oh, and Fabric.com just sent out this free totebag pattern.
Do I need yet another tote bag?
No.
Will I make this one?
Maybe….
Happy creating!
P.S. Why a photo of my workdesk, you ask? Because it’s What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday. Join in the fun!
Ooo fab box! Love the rose. Kim
I quite like the big rose. Yes, you sure have been sewing a lot lately – and you are good at it!
Aw shucks, thanks!
You’ve been BUSY! The box is great! and the ruffle pillow on your next post is amazing! You make it seem easy! :^) patsy