Saturday, December 19, 2009

Recipe Box as a 2nd Christmas gift

Back again with another Christmas gift project.  Every year, I try to come up with a homemade or handmade {whatever you wanna call it} gift.  #1:  Keeps the cost of spending down -- my family does live on 1 income since I'm a SAHM.  #2:  Giving something made from the {heart} seems to mean a whole lot more.  #3:  I HAVE AN EXCUSE TO GET CRAFTY! :)

I'm always on a year long search for the perfect idea.  Let me tell you, I've changed my ideas like 3 times before coming up with this one.  I just ran out of time . . . this recipe box took some time to finish but is way less time consuming than my other ideas.  Here it is!

I made 16 of these recipe boxes.  OMG!  I can't believe I actually finished them.  I got the box idea from Inking IdahoBecky Roberts actually made a Birthday Organizer Box, but I changed it up a little to be a Recipe Box instead.  I did fiddle with the measurements to my liking.  Want a closer look?



These are the inserts/dividers.  I placed 11 of them inside the box for almost every category:  Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Breads, Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Desserts, Misc., and 2 blank inserts.   The box measures around 3-1/2" x 5-3/4".  All of the diecut images came from my QuicKutz Santa's Workshop Recipe Die Set.  Thought I had to at least put this set to use!  It's a cute set but a lot of teeny tiny pieces to work with.  Don't know if I'd mass produce this again . . .

Challenge?  Why YES!  :)

~ Allsorts Challenge Week #32 - Anything but a Card

~ Little Paper Shop - Honey You Baked

~ C.R.A.F.T. Challenge 30 - Free For All!

~ Polka Doodles Week 31 - Free Theme!

Anyway, these go out to my family and some really good friends.  I was able to give a handful away to some really special ladies whom I've connected with from blogging.  :)  Thank you ladies for your sweet comments and visiting me here ~ not to mention inspiring me!  You rock with managing home life, children, and your passion for crafting! 

26 comments:

  1. I love your project. It is a great idea for a present.

    Thanks for sharing with us at Allsorts, and Merry Christmas to you.

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  2. GORGEOUS!!!! Wow, love love these, amazing! I am really impressed you made so many too!

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  3. You did a great job...and what an awesome idea....TFS...and Mele Kalikimaka to you and your family
    hugs
    liann

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  4. You are so right--I think handmade things made from the heart and made with love mean so much more than a store-bought item, too. Your recipe box is so beautiful the recipient is sure to LOVE it. Your creativity is just awesome! Happy Holidays, Mama!

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  5. Terrific...love all the chocolate CS!

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  6. Wowzers! And you admired that I could still take care of my family and still feed my passion for crafting....you my dear are my hero! To make so many of these gorgeous boxes--wow!! Totally awesome!

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  7. It is a really great gift and even more special because it's handmade & from the heart. I'm "luvin" mines...hehehe! I might just need to make some of my own.

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  8. These are just adorable! What a great job you did!!!!! So elegant and cute! Just Yummy!

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  9. Hey Mama ~ I sure am lovin' mine! Thank you so much for sharing this very special gift with me! You did an awesome job and YOU are an inspiration to me! Take care my friend and have a wonderful Christmas with your family! Let's get together in 2010! xoxo, Linda

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  10. Awesome boxes, wonderful gifts and so special when they are hand made.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Polkadoodles and Allsorts this week.

    B x

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  11. Such a beautiful gift to receive. Thanks for joining in at Polkadoodles this week.

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  12. These are wonderful and I agree handmade is so thoughtful and heartfelt!

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  13. Fabulous project, so lovely, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week. Good Luck in the draw.

    Merry Christmas.

    Suzi x

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  14. Those are so stinkin' cute! Congrats to the recipients!!!

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  15. Just such a lovely project, thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge and good luck! Have a good Christmas.

    Jo.

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  16. Hiya
    I love this gift idea - thanks for sharing it with us at Allsorts this week.
    Take care
    Debs xx

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  17. thank you so much for mine! it's so sweet of you to think of me! I love how you made each one and so detailed! you are so talented! love each creation you make and all the more because you handmade it with love! hope you have a wonderful week!

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  18. These are so awesome! Can't believe the work you put into these bad boys! Simply lovely. I have to get a hold of Shannon...boy the time is flying!

    hugs,
    Michelle

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  19. These are wonderful boxes!! Thanks for joining us at CRAFT. Anesha

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  20. What a great idea and your boxes look gorgeous. The recipitants will be "chuffed to bits" to receive them . . . and if you ave any spare . . . I'd love one!

    Many thanks for joining in with the Polka Doodles challenge thie week and I hope you have a magical Christmas.

    Lou
    x

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  21. Great project! thanks for playing along at C.R.A.F.T. in our free for all Challenge. Have a wonderful Christmas. Cheers Claire x

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  22. These are fab! And look wonderful - the recipients will love them!! Thanks for entering the Polkadoodle Challenge - hope you can join us again next week!

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  23. these are fantastic ,very creative . thanks for joining us at polkadoodles

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  24. Absolutely loving these, wishing I was on your gift list :-) Thank you for joining us at Polka Doodles this week and hope you come back and join us again soon.x

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  25. What a fabulous gift for your loved ones. Such a great idea!
    Thanks for playing at Polka Doodles this week and hope to see you again soon.
    Fliss x

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  26. Great boxes, lovely gift idea - thanks for playing along at Polkadoodles! Cheers Claire x

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Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate all the kind and sweet comments that y'all leave 4 me . . . showing me some luv from your {HEART} makes me smile and want to create, inspire and ramble some more! :o)