Monday 19 September 2011

A bit of a bargain - some altering

I popped into Robert Dyas for some batteries......and saw these packs of ready to assemble gift boxes.........it was the red that caught my eye.......they must be useful for christmas I thought.....so I bought 2 packs.
And they were.......4 boxes in each pack......I used some aqua card.......and the last 3 pieces of my Bo Bunny 'tis the season' papers.......sigh......I love this paper.......why don't they still make it??





An assortment of my little bargain Tesco 'embellishments'.......stuck on with a glue gun.......some aqua and red ribbons.......and voila.......some little christmas boxes that just need a small gift popped inside.......and some ribbon to tie them at the top.

I just wish I'd bought more.......when I returned today........all sold.

16 comments:

Lauren Hatwell said...

Now that IS what I call a bargain. They look brilliant Jackie. Well worth the last of those BB papers. Lx

Anonymous said...

Those boxes are just amazing - such a talent you have a) for spotting a bargain and b) for making them so pretty.

Alison said...

A bargain indeed!....they look fab!
Alison xx

Sandra said...

Great bargain :) I do so like RD :)

Lori said...

oh too bad there wasn't more, they are so fantastic, and I agree that is the best Christmas paper, I love that line!

Elizabeth said...

What a great find. Love the way you decorated them.

Amy said...

Beyond impressive! It just goes to show that with a little scrap paper the world is your oyster!

Katie Berberich Handmade said...

What a shame they'd all sold out! These worked so well, you've got to love a bargain!
Katie x

scrappysue said...

oooh 50p, now that is a bargain! And you made them look so adorable; love the paper too!x

Sian said...

Very nifty! We don't have Robert Dyas here - and The Accountant always loves a look when we are over your way. It's his favourite shop.

Sugar Lump Studios said...

you are so clever! I love the composition of this and you always have the best papers and embellishments! darling!

Beverly said...

Wow, great bargain and they turned out so cute!

Melissa said...

Great idea for these cute boxes! And you have certainly made so many wonderful cards lately, wow, I need to start creating some for next month soon.

Anonymous said...

I am always attracted to red, and I love what you've done with these.

Jilly said...

gratifying idea for these cute boxes! And you have certainly made so many wonderful cards lately, wow, I need to start creating some for next month soon.
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myrtle said...

OH my! that was perfect..love this one.

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