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Sweets For My Sweet!



Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Last week I made a little folder card for my boys for Valentines and mentioned that I would be making them something else. Well, managed to put something together very quickly yesterday which they have probably demolished by now!


A little while ago, Alex kindly sent me two of these cute mailboxes and it wasn't until last week when I saw her submission on Stamp Something that I knew what I wanted to do with mine.








The second one is a bit more "pinky" so have given that to Sam as being the youngest he wouldn't mind so much - just interested in what's inside! I've filled them up with bags of jelly hearts and marshmallow hearts.






Both images and sentiment are from Elzybells and coloured with Promarkers with doodling around the edges. They've been matted onto Bazzill c.s. I've absolutely no idea who makes the papers as I've had them for a few years now. Used sticky ribbons, Papermania sticky gems and some ribbon from my stash.

Hope to be able to post something else later, time allowing, and must also apologise for not visiting your blogs but still experiencing the same boring ongoing problems! Will try and catch up tomorrow evening once the boys are in bed.



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Jose said…
Jo, they are fabulous, just love the image you have chosen, and I bet the boys will love them and the contents :)
Jose xx
14 February 2009 at 08:15
Annie said…
oh Jo they are just fabby! love the papers and the cute beats. But I need to find some of those heart sweeties - I'm making notes for my son's wedding and these would be great for little favours - nobody likes the sugared almonds!
hugs, annie x
14 February 2009 at 09:02
Unknown said…
Hi hun - these are just STUNNING!! Your lovely boys will be just over the moon with them. Love these new Valentine Elzybells stamps too - there are some great sentiments in the collection and this is one of my favourites. Just fabby. Big hugs to you babes. Lol Lynn x
14 February 2009 at 09:12
Jilli said…
Jo, these are fabby! Love em! I wouldn't mind knowing where u got those hearts from too! mwah Jillix
14 February 2009 at 10:32
Natalie said…
Jo these are brilliant. I love them. x
14 February 2009 at 10:59
Sam said…
These are brilliant. Do you know where the boxes come from? If your boys are like mine then as you say the contents will be long gone!
Sam x
14 February 2009 at 11:32
Donalda said…
These are just gorgeous dear. I am sure they loved them dear
14 February 2009 at 14:48
Sarah said…
These are just adorable Jo!! I'm sure the boys loved them, especially with the goodies inside! I love those Elzybells bears and the papers are fab too!!Do you know if these mailboxes are only available in the US?
Hope you're okay.
xx :0)
14 February 2009 at 15:08
nessy said…
fabulous jo ~just love these boxes ~ sure the boys will love them!!
tried commenting earlier but your blog was down!!!???
hugs to you all
vanessa xx
14 February 2009 at 16:54
Michelle Ramsay said…
What stunning little boxes and I am sue the recipients are going to love what is inside!!
15 February 2009 at 13:38
Anonymous said…
Jo, these are stunning!! Beautiful colors and embellishing! Awesome job!!!!
15 February 2009 at 15:00
Zoe said…
Wow these are great!
15 February 2009 at 23:55
Marcea said…
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, what a wonderful project!
-x-
16 February 2009 at 00:17
Anonymous said…
What a very precious and fun treat gift!! I 'm sure they just loved them!! :) TFS
16 February 2009 at 17:26
~Denise Lynn~ said…
These are both fabulous Jo! No wonder they are showcased on Elizabeth's blog. Well done!

You can get these in the States at Target for $1!
18 February 2009 at 18:27
Kari said…
Super cute mail boxes!! Great job on all of them!!
19 February 2009 at 03:52
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