CRAFT and Kraft and more Kraft

I love Kraft, and this week I loved doing something different at CRAFT Challenge. The challenge is "not a card". Usually I would take the opportunity to create a layout (hehe, I am SO far behind on my layouts this year already...) but instead, I had fun playing with a giftbox template from our sponsor, Angela at Toucan Scraps:

I'm submitting my little giftbox at:
# Our Creative Corner ~ Cut it out

What I did: I printed the template and hand cut it (including those scallops!), then assembled.  I added a sticker (from SRM) and rosettes (Prima and Green Tara), a piece of organza ribbon, and that's it! Easy.


Another Kraft creation, a layout this time, for Kraft it Up! February colour challenge:

And last, another card:

I'm submitting my card at:
# The Kraft Journal ~ Challenge 6 ~ Hip to be square
# Challenge up your Life ~ Challenge #37 ~ Monochrome
# Fab'n'Funky ~ Challenge #6 ~ Make your own embellishment
# Top Tip Tuesday ~ Challenge #22 ~ All stitched up

What I did: I cut paper scraps (Crate Paper 'Crush') into 1"x1" squares and sewed around the edges using blanket stitch (DMC embroidery thread) to make my own 'inchies' embellishments. My tip:  When handstitching paper edges, pre-pierce with a needle, piercing tool, or if you want even stiches, use the unthreaded sewing machine.  I also used: Cuttlebug 'Textile Texture' EF, Scenic Route paper (leaf motif), Pink Paislee alpha stickers.