Mothers Day Box Cards

I have two Mothers Day Box style cards to share today. One I made for my mom and another which was sent to me by a very sweet friend. This first box card made for my mom was inspired by Spellbinder's Large Die of the Month for March called "Flowering Tree". When I saw all the beautiful box cards others were creating with this die, I knew I had to add it to my collection too. 
   

Initially I had imagined making all sorts of fun cards using this die by adding cute stamped or paper pieced critters sitting under the pretty flowering tree. I guess I was so excited that I neglected to pay close attention to the finished card size (3x5") which was too tiny for even my smallest critter stamp. But since I really had my heart set on having the tiny kokeshi dolls from Dandelion Design's "Enjoy Today" stamp set stand under the tree for my card, I knew had to make a few size adjustments to make it work. I started by creating a cut file in Make the Cut for a template similar to the die for the base card, but in a larger size and next, I made an extension to add to the tree trunk so it would be taller. 

I also created a cutting file for the "Happy Mothers Day" greeting using Arial and Commercial Script fonts. The original Spellbinders die was used to cut the tree branches, textured leaves and pretty blossoms that I loved most about this die set.

Dandelion Designs adorable kokeshi dolls were stamped, heat embossed, colored and their kimonos paper pieced.

I also created a matching inset to add to the back of the card so I could add our Mothers Day sentiment. In the end, I was happy with the finished card and more importantly I learned that I need to be more careful to take notice of the size of the dies I'm purchasing.

This is the absolutely amazing box style card I received in the mail for Mothers Day from my dear friend Bev. I just love the intricate cuts and all the tiny, tiny details on this card!

Designed by Furrow and Feather, the svg cut file for this "Rattan Plant Shelf Box Card" can be found on their website together with several more similarly beautiful intricate cards. 

In addition to the delicate cuts of the rattan shelving, I was really amazed at the details of all the tiny plants, candlesticks, books and other items on the shelves. Imagine the eyesight and fine motor skills required to assemble this card!

A fancy label inset was added to the backside of the card for a personal message. I continue to be intrigued by the many forms and shapes of different kinds of box style cards. I love that talented designers and crafters come up with so many fun versions of box cards!