Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Elzybell Valentine Project


Good Morning Everyone!
After fiddling around on my blog, I think everything is back to normal....and thank goodness for that! As I sit here typing my post, I can't get over how beautiful and sunny it is. The past few weeks, the weather has been so cold and today it feels like a beautiful Spring day. According to the weatherman, the temps. should reach 58 degrees! Although these conditions are temporary, it really feels great and the fresh air feels so good.



OK....I won't bore you with my blabbering. Lately I have been practicing with my Cricut Expression Machine. I really have a lot of stuff to learn and I have to admit that this machine is loaded with possibilities. To make my box, I used the cartridge Tags,Bags,Boxes and More. After I assembled the box, I used my hand held heart punch to create tiny hearts for embellishment.




The tag features an Elzybell image and the sentiment reads "My Funny Valentine".

The box is stuffed with shredded tissue paper and I stamped the words "Happy Valentines Day" on the cellophane bag of chocolates .

stamp Elzybell, sentiment A Muse, inks Copic Markers, Adirondack Pitch Black and Staz-On White, Cricut Expressions Machine, Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge, pearls, ribbon, brads, tissue paper and cellophane bag (SU)

I also would like to announce that I have won a 2 week guest designer position for Lili of the Valley! What an honor and I am thrilled to work with such talented ladies!!!!

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs




Risa

23 comments:

Marlou McAlees said...

hi Malieta, I do love your new look blog :) and loving this valentine project, how adorable :) and congratulations on designer position, well deserved :) x

Marlou McAlees said...

hi again Malieta :) I just re- typed in your blog address on my blogroll and now I can see when you have updated your blog, because before it wasn't showing up picture of your cards, but I just thought it was your blog, anyhow now I can see when you have a new post :) x

Denise said...

Cute & very pretty!

Anonymous said...

Completly Delicious` Risa!!!
Yaah...
`Congrats` on your DT spot..I`m not surprised tho cos your creations are always so `scrummilicioucly beautiful`...
Have a lovely Evening:)~X~

Tina said...

What a fun little box, so cute. Congrats on the Guest Designer spot, good for you!!

Maria said...

Hey Risa!! Wow, I love your goody bag! It's so pretty!! Love how you added the pretty beads and that cute image tag!!

I want a Cricut but I decided that I cannot buy every machine out there. I have my Craft Robo and I rarely use it so I decided I'll hold off on the Cricut! Can't wait to see all the fun projects you'll be creating with the Cricut!!

maria

Rita said...

First of all Congrats on The Lilly of the Valley guest designer position, thats fantastic Risa!

This gift box is soooo darn cute, I luv it! Luv the hearts & pearls that you added to this box, makes this box so unique!

2 Worlds said...

Risa congrats !!
You deserve that !
This bag is the cutest thing,You will love to play with cricut.

Bev said...

What a fabulous project Risa - love it!

hugs Bev x

Lauren said...

Post looks great. This is just so sweet. Great idea!

Rach said...

a fab little bag Risa, full of yummy goodies. such a sweet little tag too.

i have that cart ...maybe i should dig it out and start using it..(which i havn't as yet!! shocking!!)
thanks for inspiring me.xx

Corie said...

This is so incredibly pretty!!

Stephenie said...

Risa this is so lovely! I love what you did with the colors and coloring. So talented!

Deb said...

It is beautiful Risa, the Cricut is so useful, I don't use mine enough, must try to get it out more as you say, it has so many possibilities. I only discovered many more things after finally reading the books! I am not one for reading instructions, kind of like to dive right in!
Have a great evening, Debx

Donalda said...

Risa this is just lovely dear!!!! What a cute adorable box dear and so lucky to have one of those machines to cut it out for you dear.
WOOOO WHOOOO So glad to have you with us dear at LOTV

Barb said...

Congrats on your Guest Designer spot! They are lucky to have you. AND...you always amaze me with your creations. Just look at this box!! So so cute! Hats off to you for using that Cricut! I tried one and it drove me crazy!! LOL!!

Jodi said...

Congratulations on your Guest DT position!! Very cute box, and I love my cricut too, there are endless possibilities.
hugs,
Jodi =)

Alex said...

What a fabulously cute Valentines project - I love this, Risa!!! Too too cute! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Elena said...

Risa! I am so happy for you on winning the DG position! You deserve it!
And I love your cute Valentine's box!

Smriti said...

That is a lovely box Risa and congratulations for being chosen the guest designer! It is truly an honor! All the best for it :)

cats whiskers said...

Oh Risa I love this little bag just too sweet, and those timy little hearts what patience you have dear
Hugs Jacqui x

Michelle said...

Congratulations! That is AWESOME! A guest designer position is sooo great! I love, love, love that box you created too! I see SO many possibilities with it! What is that cartridge name?! TFS!!

Andrea, said...

Oh this is fab, I love the cute imge. Congratulations on the Guest DT spot