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Saturday, April 16, 2011

It's a Basket Case Blog Hop - Day 2

If you are looking for the Fantabulous Cricut Spring Fling (Blog Hop), you will find it HERE.

If you are looking for the "It's a Basket Case" Blog Hop (Day 1), you will find it HERE.

Welcome back to the "It's a Basket Case Blog Hop - Day 2! This hop is hosted by my dear friend Rhonda of Scrap Happens.  If you'd like to join in on this blog hop, you should start at Scrap Happens.  Perhaps you'll be the lucky winner of one of Rhonda's famous mini albums!

This hop is all about Easter baskets, bags and boxes - anything to hold those yummy Easter sweets!  If you've just arrived from Judy at Living Life and Loving It Every Day, you are in the right place!
For today's project, I created some little matchbox chocolate holders.  The boxes were created with Tags, Bags, Boxes and More.  I used some wonderful pattern paper sent to me by my Fantabulous Cricut design team sister, Evanna of Evanna's Paper Palace.  (She sent me a huge stash of fantastic goodies!!  Thanks so much, Evanna!)  I'd also like to give a shout out to Pam of Simply Pam - for I could not figure out how to create the matchboxes, but here post HERE explained it all for me!!  (Google is my best friend!)  

I used Design Studio to create a little window in my boxes by using a circle from George and Basic Shapes.  I then covered the back of them with transparency.  The scalloped frames were created with Mini Monograms and George and Basic Shapes.  The little bunnies were cut from Doodlecharms and their ears were cut with George and Basic Shapes.  I also used little hearts from an EK Success Border punch.  The little border itself was cut using the same punch.  I finished off the box by adding little brads as handles on the matchbox drawers.
Inside the boxes are miniature chocolate bars, wrapped with paper from DCWV's Springtime stack.  My youngest will take these to school to give to his teachers.

My Craft Spot For today's giveaway, one lucky winner will be getting their choice of Crinkle Ribbon or baker's twine (value $9.99) from My Craft Spot - courtesy of me!  My Craft Spot also sells clear stamp sets - and remember, shipping to anywhere in Canada or the US is FREE!!  

For your chance to win, just add a comment to this post.  You do not need to be a follower to enter.  However, if you are a follower, please feel free to add a second comment!  I will announce the winner on Tuesday, April 19. 

Your next step is a visit to Audrey at Cute and Some.   Audrey is full of creativity and always has wonderful projects to share.  Enjoy the rest of the hop!

**I am also going to enter these matchboxes at My Sheri Crafts, where this week's theme is bunnies, and at Crazy 4 Challenges, where the theme is to create an Easter gift.**

Here is the list of all participants in the It's a Basket Case Blog Hop:


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50 comments:

  1. GeorgianaApril 16, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    These are adorable. I am looking to make something for my class since it has been a while, so this is perfect. I agree...Google is the best! : )

    Georgiana
    coachfans at cox dot net

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  2. pruttybirdApril 16, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I absolutely love this idea. Those treat boxes are adorable. TFS!!!

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  3. JayneApril 16, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Love your matchboxes,very pretty.

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  4. BesthobbyevaApril 16, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Kate these are awesome. I love the paper you chose, it is gorgeous it really makes the box. Those bunnies are too cute! Great job!

    Laurie

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  5. TanyaApril 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Love these! Awesome job :)

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
    http://scrappylandusa.blogspot.com

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  6. TanyaApril 16, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I'm a follower!! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!!!

    Tanya
    phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
    http://scrappylandusa.blogspot.com

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  7. Angi BarrsApril 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Awwww so cute and SWEET Kate. Love those little bunny faces. Adorable. :)

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  8. Rhonda EmeryApril 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    love your boxes. If you need help eating all that candy send it my way. ha. thank you kate for being a part of my first blog hop. You really out did yourself hope you had as much fun as I did. hugs to ya.

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  9. The Cropping CanuckApril 16, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Very cute chocolate boxes!

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  10. Minta's CreationsApril 16, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    These are super sweet..Love those adorable bunny faces.
    I have enjoyed hopping with you!
    Hugs,
    Minta

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  11. Audrey FrelxApril 16, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Kate, these are adorable!!!

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  12. Simply PamApril 16, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Those are some adorable boxes! And the bunnies are adorable! I love it. :) And thanks for the shout out. :)

    Pam
    Simply-Pam.blogspot.com

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  13. Houses Built of CardsApril 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    So cute!!! I love how you wrapped the chocolate bars in paper to put in the boxes!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  14. SaundraApril 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    These boxes are wonderful, Kate! I love how you put them together!

    Hugs,
    Saundra
    Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

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  15. SaundraApril 16, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    By the way, I am a follower ;)

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  16. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Absolutley adorable

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  17. Judy EvorsApril 16, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    cute treat box holders.... TFS

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  18. TammyApril 16, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Kate...you have inspired me to make some of your creations...I too love that cartridge.
    These are great makes too!
    smiles...always, Tammy
    tamminniesdesigns.blogspot.com

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  19. Flamenco92627/ JulietaApril 16, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Those are so adorable! I love the papers and the scallop around the window.

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  20. JacquelineApril 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    so adorable - TFS - already a follower
    Hugs ~ Jacqueline
    madebyjacqueline(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  21. Sherrie K.April 16, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Cute idea...they turned out awesome!! Thanks for sharing. I am a follower of yours...
    Sherrie K
    http;//sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  22. Michele's Scrapy CreationsApril 16, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    love the boxes!

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  23. JanetApril 16, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Great treat boxes love the paper and all the embelishments.
    http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

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  24. JeanApril 16, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Adorable!

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  25. Doris P.April 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    how cute simple and beautifully creative!
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  26. Scrapper-KApril 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I absolutely love the treat boxes....you rock!!! and so does your project!!

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  27. Scrapper-KApril 16, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I am a new follower and will be checking in frequently for more inspiration

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  28. ShersL84bedApril 17, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful little gifts to give the teachers. Fun idea.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  29. ShersL84bedApril 17, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I'm a follower. Love your projects.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  30. Cyndi SApril 17, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Love your boxes. I have made something similar but have not thought of cutting a window out. Thanks for the great idea.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  31. Babe O'MaraApril 17, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Your matchboxes are just adorable. I like the idea of a window in them, so cute. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  32. Babe O'MaraApril 17, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I'm a new follower.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  33. AnniebeeApril 17, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    These are so cuuuuute!!! I imagine that the chocolate bars are the perfect size for an after lunch of after school snack for teacher. Really creative!

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com

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  34. AnniebeeApril 17, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I'm already a follower and I'm so happy about that!

    Anne
    anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com

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  35. ArleneApril 17, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    These are adorable! Love your projects, very creative.

    Arlene.
    http://waterdots.blogspot.com/

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  36. TraceyApril 17, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    These boxes you have made are wonderful....I need to make some boxes for the weekend, thankyou so much for the inspiration. Love the extra chocolates in the background for the photo too!
    Ok, now I'm off to start at the begining of the hop!

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  37. deb palmerApril 17, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing these lovely gift basket ideas!
    dpfagnant at prodigy dot net

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  38. mockoo12April 17, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Oh my! I absolutely love it. Great job. (showdeb@yahoo.com)

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  39. AimApril 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Another darling project!! I adore the papers that you used!! I haven't tried a matchbox yet -- but you've inspired me to make one (so thanks for Pam's link as I might really need that!)...

    I've really enjoyed hopping with you and can't wait to see what you create next!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    scrapbookingwithamy (at) gmail (dot) com

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  40. littlenApril 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    these are adorable. perfect idea for giving a little something to special little neighbors. tfs.

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  41. katkubApril 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    i love how you created things for teachers. it is sometimes hard for teachers (especailly at the high school level) to know they are appreciated =)

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  42. My Sheri CRAFTSApril 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    These are GREAT! I love the little bunnies and the papers you used! Thanks for joining us this week!

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  43. ~Tammy~April 17, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Kate this are just adorable, and I wish I had got that cartridge! What a great idea and those bunny faces are just too cute! :-)

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  44. ~Tammy~April 17, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Of course I am a follower also known as an enabler by you! :-)

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  45. suevan911April 17, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Cute! Thanks for joining us this week at My Sheri Crafts!

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  46. 4kids4April 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    These matchboxes are adorable! Love the cut out and the 3 Doodlecharm bunnies...so cute! TFS!

    ~Sharon C.

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  47. 4kids4April 17, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I'm a follower too! :-)

    ~Sharon C.

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  48. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsApril 19, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    So adorable! Great project!

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  49. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsApril 19, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Already a follower!

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  50. TaraApril 19, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I just love the papers you used! What a great gift!

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