Saturday, January 23, 2010

Clear Block Storage




Can you believe it, 2 posts in 1 day!? I have been trying to figure out how to store and transport my new, awesome blocks! I decided that today would be the day I would figure it out. Guess what? I did! This might not be ideal for some of you, but I think it is going to work out great for me. The bottom of the box is 4 x 6, the front comes up 3" and the back comes up 5 1/2". I added additional card stock and DSP to the sides and the flip top to add some strength. I also cut some cardboard backing to slide in the bottom to give it more strength. I keep all of the board backing from the packages of DSP, the Big Shot Dies, etc. I use it for projects that need a little extra something for strength. When I added the ribbon, I criss-crossed it so that the box would be less likely to topple when I picked it up. To keep the flap on the inside of the box where I want it to be, I added 2 little pieces of magnets. The DSP is the Sweet Pea pack from the new mini. I used Dusty Durango and So Saffron card stock, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets and the new Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon. I think it turned out great and will definitely help to protect my wonderful, new blocks!




4 comments:

  1. Love 'em both, but especially the box for your blocks! Looking forward to seeing your next project.

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  2. I'm desperate for a wedding stamp set. Anyone have For the Bride they want to sell? I sure hope the new catalog has another wedding stamp set!

    Oh - and I signed up a new recruit this week! Yeah! My first one.

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  3. Congrats, Lura....I am excited for you!

    Love the box, Lisa. What a great idea.

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  4. Lisa,

    You did an excellent job on this block storage box! I love it and the idea both. The paper choice really makes this project. It's a definite keeper!

    Leslie

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