Card in a Box: “Chase Your Dreams”

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the idea of pursuing dreams. I’ve never really been a dreamer (too much of a worrier and effects of being an immigrant perhaps), but I admire it in others. As my nephew is graduating college soon, I’ve been hoping for him that he can continue to chase his dreams. I mean really, not just follow them, but CHASE them. I think he is doing that, and I am so proud of him.

I made this little card in a box style card with that theme in mind. I used a really cute Tiddly Inks image as the focal point of the card called “Everyday Princess,” and imagined that this little punky princess is daydreaming about running a circus. I used mostly Graphic 45 paper, 1 sheet from Steampunk Spells and another borders sheet from Le Cirque. To decorate the top part of the box that flips down, I used cloud paper from my stash. I did a lot of fussy cutting and popped up some images on foam adhesives and even used a bit of acetate to make it look like a couple of the clowns/tumblers were flying in the air! I love how it came out.

The following is a video share of the card:

This card is being entered into the Tiddly Inks Challenge
and the Sugar and Spice Crafty Challenge

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6 Comments

Carolyn LaBille on May 18, 2014 at 7:37 am

Fab tutorial and very creative! Thanks for joining us at Tiddly Inks.

CraftyPaws on June 7, 2014 at 6:45 pm

Thanks so much for a fun challenge! Thanks also for stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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KT Fit Kitty on May 24, 2014 at 7:37 am

Very cute! I’ve been wanting to make one of these boxes myself! I am a bit intimidated too but you have encouraged me to try it! Awesome card!

CraftyPaws on June 7, 2014 at 6:48 pm

Oh these box cards are very intimidating to look at, but really easy and fun once you just try it! I really enjoyed making the couple that I have tried! I hope you give it a go! TF stopping by and your sweet comment! Hugs, Kristina
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Jenn Scrapbena on May 25, 2014 at 8:31 pm

I just love everything about this card. Who doesn’t love the circus… and the idea of chasing your dreams.

Lucianna on May 27, 2014 at 1:29 am

That is so cute and so fun for the recipient, love your theme and all the details! Thank you for joining us at Tiddly Inks and sharing your beautiful “In the Clouds” creation 🙂

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Carolyn LaBille on May 18, 2014 at 7:37 am

Fab tutorial and very creative! Thanks for joining us at Tiddly Inks.
- CraftyPaws on June 7, 2014 at 6:45 pm
  
  Thanks so much for a fun challenge! Thanks also for stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
KT Fit Kitty on May 24, 2014 at 7:37 am

Very cute! I’ve been wanting to make one of these boxes myself! I am a bit intimidated too but you have encouraged me to try it! Awesome card!
- CraftyPaws on June 7, 2014 at 6:48 pm
  
  Oh these box cards are very intimidating to look at, but really easy and fun once you just try it! I really enjoyed making the couple that I have tried! I hope you give it a go! TF stopping by and your sweet comment! Hugs, Kristina
Jenn Scrapbena on May 25, 2014 at 8:31 pm

I just love everything about this card. Who doesn’t love the circus… and the idea of chasing your dreams.
Lucianna on May 27, 2014 at 1:29 am

That is so cute and so fun for the recipient, love your theme and all the details! Thank you for joining us at Tiddly Inks and sharing your beautiful “In the Clouds” creation 🙂