Monkeying around with my favorite gift box, but with a different twist....er...bow.

Ya, ya... I am in the midst of moving...but last night I took just a few minutes to whip up another aodrable gift box (Remember the last one I did? Made from a generic photo box?) to hold a lil' prezzie for my bestie friend here in Stars Hollow Camas. Amongs other things, we watch quite a bit of TV together, and when I found a card that had a couple of monkeys watching television (The boy monkey with popcorn, and the girl with a magazine, no less...tell me that wasn't meant to be!) I had to buy it. I cut the picture from the card, matted it with a background paper...(As always, click on the photos here to see them enlarged for better viewing of details)
and glued it on top of a ribbon going across the top of the box (I used my glue gun to secure the wired ribbon). I then glued a second ribbon to the botom of the box and tied tow bows this time, one on each side..... I added a little personalized statement to complete the box top's look....and of course I put something in the file pull.
These boxes are just my latest most favorite thing (and I can't get over how classic the black always looks!) for doin' up presents, 'coz the possibilities are endless for the themes you can create, and they are so nice and sturdy. An added plus is that your recipient can then use the box for something else later...and think of you each time they look at it.

Okay, back to what I am supposed to be doing now...

Comments

[linda]

That is the cutest box I've ever seen. What a great idea. Now I'm going to be on the lookout for that perfect card to go on top of one of these boxes. Hope you're move goes smoothly.

[Kori]

You're too funny! My packing/moving/unpacking distraction is (unfortunately) shopping. As if bringing more stuff home helps my cause.
I love these boxes and the way you do 'em up! Such a great idea...and one I never thought of before. duh!!

[Kathryn]

Ran out and bought some boxes after I saw your Halloween photo box post. This latest one is darling! Thanks for sharing the idea and taking the time to post during your move. You're the best!

[Lallee]

This is a terrific idea, Tracey. The photo box is just the right size I'm always looking for too! Thank you for all your great ideas.

Hoping your next move goes smoothly. I know you will be working some wonderful magic in your new home to share with us. Always great inspiration!

[Carolyn]

Hi Tracey! I love the photo box...sooo cute! I forgot about getting some boxes like that when I saw your last gift using one....thanks for reminding me!! :) You're the best!

[Katsui Jewelry]

Tracey,
I am totally with you on these boxes. I am making some little gifts for Silver Bella friends. Well, Pinkie is getting a pink box full of pink things. So she will get a bigger and better gift than the others...because I think they are so much fun! And who could resist making a box for Pinkie!

Suz

[Andilynn]

Love this idea too. The skeleton was great and now this! I have a bunch of these in black and craft and had been wondering what to do with them since I'm trying to downsize as I prepare to move. Thanks so much for sharing this that will help use them up.

[LouAnn]

What a great idea. I am going to copycat you in this. Of course, I am not telling that it wasn't my idea--after all it was, right after you thought it up. Thanks so much.