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Cricut Christmas Tree Box & Sizzix Bow 12 Days of Christmas DAY ELEVEN GIVE AWAY

Oh Christmas Tree Box, Oh Christmas Tree Box … how giant is your homemade Sizzix bow?

This little tree box is so cute…even with it’s ginormous bow.  😀

You’ll find this tree box in the Tags, Bags, Boxes &  More Cricut cartridge.  I’m going to use it in my Cricut Imagine, so that’s what the 12×12 white cardstock is for.  I bought that cardstock at Hobby Lobby.  It works well with the Imagine.  You don’t need the Imagine to make this box, just use any cardstock that you like. 🙂

Here’s the Tags, Bags & Boxes overlay on the Cricut Imagine.

I chose the Christmas tree box using the Shift button so I could get the tree box with holes in the sides instead of slits.  I was going to put a handle in it, but decided not to later.

I’m using the Mr. Frosty Imagine cartridge for the patterns you see.  I finally settled on the green holly”ish” pattern.  Next I’ll click “apply” and we’ll be on our way!

Now we’re almost done.  I clicked “fit to page” so the box would be as big as possible while still retaining its shape.  “Fit to Page” is the button where it says “ABC”.   I’ll click “next” and we’ll get to cuttin’.  Yee Haw!

Yep.  It’s finished printing so it’s now cutting.  If you’re planning on getting an Imagine for Christmas, it’s best to give it a permanent space.  It’s heavy.  It also needs room in back and in front of it for the mat to extend almost completely.  That’s just something to keep in mind. 😉

And now for a brief intermission while We Make a Bow…

I bought this bow maker Sizzix die months ago and couldn’t wait for it to arrive.  It got here and I was like, “Say what?  That looks time consuming.”  You know what?  It is.  However, it’s also cool to make your own bows out of any color and pattern that YOU like.  You’re not subject to what you can find at your local store.  It does take longer than buying a bag of bows, so don’t fool yourself like I did and think this is a time or money saver.  It’s just cool. 😀

Yes, these do turn into a bow…eventually.

This is after 2 cuts with the die.  I didn’t read the directions and figured I now had enough for the bow and put my Big Shot away.  Um…wait a sec…the directions say FIVE cuts from the die.  Oh for Heaven’s sakes!  FIVE CUTS?  I got the Big Shot back out and cut 3 more.  Geeze.  Now I know why I heart the Cricut.  I have no patience.  LOL!

How embarrassing…It just occurred to me that I could have cut more than one sheet of paper at a time.  Well, no use in hiding that I overlooked that idea.  Now we can just have a good laugh! 😀

Oh, OK!  If you follow the simple instructions you TOO can make a bow.  Got it. 😉

I later decided to switch out that dull brad for a heart shaped one I had in my crafty stash.

Drum roll…where’s the drum roll?

I did it!!  I made a bow!  Woo hoo!  Crazy dance.  You can see the little heart brad in there too.  SWEET!

You might be interested in this video:  Cuttlebug & Big Shot Compared

And Now…back to our Previously Scheduled Craft…

I scored the box by following the tiny cuts the Imagine put there for me.  If you’re using a Cricut, the Cricut does the same thing. 😉  Next, I glued it in many of the folds leaving a few of them open for adding and retrieving a gift.

Cute as this is, I think we can better it with some BLING!  I’m using the Glam-It-Up crystal and stud cordless heat setting tool and crystals by Tulip.

On the 11th Day of Christmas Tulip – ILovetoCreate.com Gave To One Winner….

It’s an awesome heat setting tool and crystals!!  These are just like the ones I used in my post. 😀

Go visit ILovetoCreate.com and see all the cool things they have!

To be eligible to win please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen by Random.org on December 13.  Join me on Facebook and Twitter! Look on the left for those links. 😀

SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR THE 12th Day of Christmas and a BLOG HOP with many awesome crafty friends!

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172 Comments

  1. LOVE LOVE LOVE this box and homemade bow!!!!

  2. beadgal29 says:

    Ooooh… that bow thing looks way too complicated. But still, it’s pretty!

    I’m going to have to try this box…. I absolutely HAD to have the TBBM cart, and I haven’t even hardly used it!

  3. Such an adorable project, Joy! And what an awesome prize! I am totally addicted to bling, so I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!

    Shelley

    shelleylee34 at yahoo dot com

  4. wow JOY!!! I love what you have done with this little tree box!!! Its SUPER cute….how did I miss this 12 days of Christmas??? I am off to check all your projects out now =)

    GREAT giveaways, thanks!!!

    hugs,
    Sarah
    liveloveandSCRAP.blogspot.com

  5. Love the bow. I have that cartridge and have not had the time to experiment….now I will.

    Thanks.
    Mickey

  6. Very cool idea using the Imagine. I will need to get one of the Christmas themed carts for the paper! I know I can use patterned paper, too!
    I’d love to win! Love your funny comments! I feel like we’re buddies!
    Natalie
    mtmcbroom at gmail dot com

  7. I want that bow die-cut it’s so cute!!! and your tree’s adorable as well.TFS! -Sam 🙂

  8. bbcairlets says:

    Just got my Gypsy and I wondered how that tree box would look. That bow is really cool, too. TFS!

  9. I am loving this what a great way to create a unique bow.

  10. I would love to find an Imagine under my tree for Christmas! I think the I Rock is a must have. So please pick me because I really want to add bling to sooooo many things. Thanks for more great inspiration.

  11. I really like this tree I really would love to have an I Rock what a great new tool
    Thanks,
    Teri
    [email protected]

  12. Ok…I need that die to make that bow!!! It is too CUTE! And I need the Tulip to BLING everything. I just found some awesome glue that really holds the bling but this would give me more options!! 🙂

  13. Time for another shopping trip-gotta have that Sizzix die!

  14. I can’t wait to try this when my cartridge comes in!!

  15. Yay the bow posts that started it all…I can just see you using your shinny bling papers to start making bows and before you know it, you will be adding vinyl to it before you roll up the bows LOL! Can’t wait to see what is in store now 🙂

  16. Zippy was no where to be found in the post yesterday either.. wow he must of been baddd lol..
    I will have to make about 25 of these boxes now, since they are adorable with their bows and buttons and bling, to send to my sons class next week.. hope they are easier than the Halloween bags I made LOL

    {{HUGS}}

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