John Next Door and Papertrey Ink birthday gift box

 

🎁 Anything Goes — Create for Any Occasion!

Hello everyone, and welcome to our new challenge where anything goes — any occasion, any celebration, any little moment that deserves a handmade touch. Whether you’re crafting for birthdays, thank‑yous, just‑because gifts, or those “I saw this and thought of you” surprises, we’d love to see what you create.

For my project this time, I stepped away from cards and made something a little different —

💙 A Teal & Dusky Pink Gift Box

I used my NBUS John Next Door Purse Box die, along with the coordinating Greetings Panels, to create a little gift box that works for absolutely any occasion. It could hold a gift card, some chocolates, a collection of cards... I chose a rich teal cardstock for the base and paired it with dusky pink panels for contrast.

To add some texture and interest, I embossed the pink panels with a star embossing folder — and because I couldn’t choose which side I liked best, I used both the embossed and debossed sides. It adds a bit of dimension to the box without overwhelming the design.

For the label, I reached for some favourite Papertrey Ink supplies and stamped a simple birthday sentiment. But, swap the greeting, and it becomes a thank‑you gift, a little treat box, or a “just because” surprise.

Gift boxes turn even the smallest gift into something thoughtful and personal. Plus, they’re a great excuse to play with colour and texture, and to use old and new supplies to mix things up.

I'd like to play along at

Pammies's Inky Pinkies #2623 - anything goes

Make My Monday Challenge #279 - add texture, dry or heat embossing

NBUS Challenge #87 - gift box dies

A Cut Above Crafting June Challenge - anything goes with die cuts

A Place to Start June 26 - anything but a card

Craft Rocket Challenge #137 - birthday

Now it’s over to you. Create something for any occasion — big or small — and share it with us. We can’t wait to see what you make.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Carol x