It's a Wrap

 Welcome back to another The Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge!  This week the creative Sara Emily is inspiring us to "It's a Wrap!"

Here is how she describes the challenge:

"Whenever I hear this term, I think of something that's finished or completed. But for this challenge, we want you to share your vintage or shabby chic gift wrapping, gift box or bag or perhaps a set of gift tags. Or maybe you might take a different approach and use a wrap die cut or gift packaging on your project -- just be sure to tell us what your 'wrap' is if it's not obvious!"

I think you will be able to tell what my wrap is...

I started with a Christmas Box and covered all the sides with newspaper print.  I cut the newpaper print paper to fit the sides.  I then sponged distress oxide ink over a stencil over each piece.   I attached each piece and then used design tape to add a vintage trim around each edge. 

The flower was die cut from newspaper print and stamped with script using a gray ink.  The edges were sponged with the same pink ink and a touch of brown as well. 

I assembled the flowers following the guidance on the sizzix site.  I taped the edges together on the first one and then cut the bottom triangle out. I then took the second die cut flower and cut off a petal and repeated the process. I did this for three flowers.  Then I took the leftover petals and cut them down and used them to fill the center.  I liked the newpaper print paper because it was more flexible.  

I also created one with regular white cardstock with a splattering of sprays. 

You can see it is much more structured and could be curled more on the edges. 

Here is the view from above the box:

The vines were created with a bit of wire and design tape: 

I cut a few strips of wire and then just wrapped them with Design Tape as if I was creating flower stems.  After it was completely covered I wrapped it around my stylus to get the curls. 

Everything was hot glued together. 

I hope this has you thinking about creating a piece of gift wrap.  The winner will earn a chance to be a Guest Designer at a future date at The Funkie Junkie Boutique blog, and everyone who enters and follows the rules will go into the draw for the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique. There are also Top 3 Badges for three additional outstanding entries, chosen by the Design Team.

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzz

Products:

• Stampers Anonymous Flower Shop
• Sizzix Courtyard Bloom Die
• Ranger Distress Oxide Victorian Velvet
• Ranger Distress Oxide Peeled Paint
• Ranger Distress Oxide Ground Espresso
• Ranger Distress Oxide Sprays - Worn LIpstick, Spun Sugar
• Seth Apter Inkz Dye Antique Pearl Spray
• Idea-Ology Tim Holtz Design Tape - French
• Ranger Archival Ink - Watering Can 
• Tim Holtz Mini Layering Stencil #47