Sunday, November 27, 2011

Faber-Castell Gift Box!

WOW the weekend goes fast doesn't it! I hope everyone enjoyed their time and got in some creative time!

Today I have a really beautiful project to share with you from Jennifer Matott. Jennifer is on the design team for Faber-Castell's Design Memory Craft blog!

If you're ever feeling overwhelmed with the monotonous routine of wrapping presents, these fun gift boxes could be great for gift cards, jewelry, trinkets, ornament exchanges, cookies and cupcakes, etc! AND it's so fun to create this masterpiece- it will be an extra gift to someone on top of what's inside! Jennifer started with a container box, and sanded it down a little (usually there's a waxy finish and that can hinder the glue or mediums staying permanently).

Next, you apply all types of strips of paper! You could use paper tape, tissue paper, newspaper, maps, sheet music, thin patterned paper- you get the idea! The Textural Accents sampler from Faber-Castell has a good gel you could use. Once your paper application has dried, go color-crazy with Gelatos! Spray them with a mister bottle to get a look that you love- and blast it with a heat gun to speed up the drying time!

Jennifer made these gorgeous flowers using watercolor paper, more Gelatos, Art GRIP Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils, and Bubblewrap stamp with the Stamper's Big Brush Pen in Black. For extra texture, the leaves were cut out of canvas!

Thanks Jennifer for this inspiration!

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Thanks for reading!
-Michelle








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44 comments:

  1. Maryann LaursenNovember 27, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    What a gorgeous box and these flowers are just awesome too. Thanks sooo much for a great tut on this one here. I love Faber Castell products.

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  2. Dee in N.H.November 27, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Beautiful box and looks like great fun to make!

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  3. Lizza✂November 27, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Very nice box, love it!

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  4. Denise BryantNovember 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Lovely box! I love the colors and the flowers! Great tutorial!
    DeniseB
    I'm a follower!

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  5. kbrandy4November 27, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous gift box, so creative!! Fabulous Faber Castell giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!
    Hugs
    Hazel xx

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  6. conilNovember 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    WOW, so beautiful. The colors make me happy just looking at them.

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  7. sharonNovember 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Love that box! Must try this idea out during the week as I've some small presents to package. Thanks for the inspiration :-)

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  8. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    What an awesome box and perfect for gift giving. Those flowers are gorgous. Loved the tutorial too!
    MaryBeth

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  9. LauraNovember 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Gorgeous...must try those flowers...they look easy enough lol.
    Laura

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  10. ChunyuanNovember 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    gorgeous box. love the color and flowers.

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  11. Glennis FNovember 27, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    beautiful box, I would be happy to get one like this

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  12. JackieNovember 27, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    This is wonderful! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. AlmondkaNovember 27, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Box is beatiful,flowers are very nice!

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  14. Stacie (craft-princess)November 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Gorgeous container and such pretty flowers!

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  15. Tini A.November 27, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    very sweet box and great paper flowers! Beautiful works.

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  16. Carol McNovember 27, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Thank you for the great project idea.
    I would love to win the Faber Castell products. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  17. MaryNovember 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    What a beautiful project! Thanks for the chance to win. =)

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  18. MyrtoNovember 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    What a fab idea! I so love Faber-Castell!

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  19. MarianneNovember 27, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Lovely box; great vibrant colours and nice flowers. xxx Marianne MW

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  20. Kelly MassmanNovember 27, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    The box is so pretty and thanks for a chance to win!

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  21. BunnyfreakNovember 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Love the artsy take out box. Stunning.

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  22. KimberleyGNovember 27, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Love the colour of the flowers. Reminds me of a bright sunshiny day.

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  23. RachelNovember 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    omg so lovely, the box is like a mixed media piece of art all on its own! gorgeous!

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  24. Sue DNovember 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Very pretty and creative way to gift wrap.

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  25. Shanna ShandsNovember 27, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    This is a wonderful creative container and an awesome way for some get loose creativity!

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  26. Larissa HeskettNovember 27, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Yeah!! I LOVE the cute flowers!! What a fun way to package some gifts or goodies to eat!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  27. Gypsy LadyNovember 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    These Faber Castell products are fairly new to me. All I have ever used are their pens and pencils, but now I feel the need to get the gels etc!! I love this tutorial!

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  28. Lisa JNovember 27, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Neat project! Thanks for the chance.

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  29. joyNovember 27, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Love this beautiful little takeout box! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  30. Janet's JoyNovember 27, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    What a beautiful gift box!

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  31. keineisteinekNovember 27, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I like the wire handle :)

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  32. Emily HNovember 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    This is beautiful! I love the vibrant colors!

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  33. MarlaNovember 28, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Great flowers and what a fun box!!

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  34. gift ideasNovember 28, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    What a gorgeous box and these flowers are just awesome too. Thanks so much for a great fun on this one here. Faber Castell products are superb.

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  35. PendraNovember 28, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Gorgeous box... love those flowers! I am your newest follower and a big EBAY fan! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win some Faber Castell products, love them!!!
    Crafty Hugs,
    Pendra

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  36. Lily55November 28, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Amazing work. Gelatos are challenging me at the moment, but i love the markers. Would love to get the rest of the colors.

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  37. lilyyukNovember 28, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    So creative! I could never think of things like this! Beautiful!

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  38. HussenaNovember 28, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    the box and the flowers look so beautiful...love it:)

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  39. croppergalNovember 28, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Beautiful project!

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  40. BeastybunnyNovember 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    The box is fantastic. And I love the flowers. Great work!

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  41. BeastybunnyNovember 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    The box is fantastic. And I love the flowers. Great work!

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  42. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Awesome creation! Love those flowers!

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  43. PamNovember 28, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I realize that I'm late in seeing this posat, but I have to comment anyway. I have the good fortune of knowing Jen. She offered a class at our LSS on making this container. It was one of the best classes I've ever taken. So many great techniques & the end creation is fabulous! Thanks for featuring Jen, a very talented lady!

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  44. Jodi ANovember 29, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Love faber-castell products and love this box! Those flowers are amazing!!

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