Dear Friends,
Shalini Pahwa
here today,
In today's trying times, I am consistently reminded of these golden words written by Anne Frank : "I don’t think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains".
Today, when we are in the midst of the greatest challenge that the world has ever faced, we all should strive to do something special for everyone around us. We may not be able to change the world, but we can all make an effort to spread love and kindness, so that we imbibe a feeling of oneness in all inhabitants of this beautiful earth irrespective of race, color, creed or religion.
The festival season is around the corner. The festivities may be muted this year, but our outpouring of love and care should know no bounds.
Today I present a beautiful gift which I have designed with the same spirit of love and festivities in mind. I have called it "The circle of love". It is a circular accordion box which has six small triangular boxes to gift chocolates and candies to people you care for.
To make the triangular box, take a pattern paper. I have used pattern paper of size 7.25"x9.5"from Sweet Treat Paper Collection of 'Dress my Craft'. Score the pattern paper at .5", 3.5", 6.5" at longer side(9.5") and 2.625", 4.75" on the other side(7.25") as shown in below pics.
Fold the paper at the scored position to make a triangular box. Make 6 such triangular boxes.
Take a pattern paper of size 2"x10.5" from "Sweet Treat paper Collection of Dress My Craft and score at 3.125", 6.25" 9.375"as shown. Fold the paper strip on the scored position to make a hexagonal edged circle. Make two such strips.
Paste the triangular boxes on the hexagonal circular strip.
To make box closure I have used a magnet which is then covered by an element made from using circular punch of Dress My Craft.
The accordion box is then decorated using motifs from the Dress My Craft-"Sweet Treat Motif Sheet" along with some sentiments and flowers made from Dress My Craft- Five Petal Flower Die. Use of glitter gives the box a festive look. The top of the accordion box is then finished using a shaker element and cut-out of motifs.
The top edges are decorated with paper lace made using Crochet Lace Border Die of Dress My Craft.
Fill the triangular boxes with candies and hand-made chocolates and present to someone you care about and see them gloat with pride and love.
I am sure you would love and enjoy making such a box. Do let me know your comments or queries if any.
Have A Great Day!!!
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