I Love You This Much - Magnolia-licious 'Love and/or Hearts'

Hello.

We're midway in our 'Love and/or Hearts' Challenge at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog--there's another week left for you to join the challenge.

Here's what I came up with as my DT card/project.  This first picture is the view from the top.

It's a two-drawer gift box.

I've created this gift box by first making two matchbox-type drawers, gluing them side by side, then sandwiching them between two platforms.  After that, I decorated it with layers of cardstock and patterned papers...and then added the rest.

On top of the box, I've added a mini heart-shaped easel card.

I've filled the drawers with Merci chocolate bars...yummy.

I hope you'll play along with our challenge.  The design team has created more cards to inspire you.  Check out what my teammates have to share with you HERE.  There's a prize of a $20 Gift Certificate from Magnolia-licious.

Here's a closer look at the Magnolia Stamps image I'm featuring.

- Tiptoe Tilda from Animals of the Year Collection 2014

This stamp and other Magnolia Stamps are available from Magnolia-licious, Diana's on-line store where she carries a large selection of both full-size and mini Magnolia stamps.  And if you don't see the particular one you are looking for, e-mail Diana and I'm sure she'll be happy to bring it in for you.

And other-brand stamps that the store carries include Stamping Bella, Wee Stamps, Wild Rose Studios, Saturated Canary and Crafter's Companion.

Challenges I'm entering with this gift box:
A Gem of A Challenge #161 - In the Pink
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #119 - Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #348 - Love/Valentine/Anniversary
Creatalicious Challenge #84 - Love is in the Air
Cut It Up Challenge #88 - Love is in the Air
Digi Choosday Week 4 - In Bloom
Jo's Scrap Shack Fun-Day Friday Challenge - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet Challenge #130 - Anything Goes
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 4 - Love and Romance
Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Valentine

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Your visit is always very much appreciated.  Enjoy your day and have a wonderful week!

Materials and Tools Used:

Sentiments:  Computer generated

Designer Papers:  Recollections Floral Garden paper pad

Dies:  Spellbinder Labels Twenty-Five; Magnolia Doohickey Doily Flowers; Marianne Design Square Flowers; Memory Box 98312 Fancy Blossoms; Penny Black 51-016 Dancing Leaves; Elizabeth Craft Designs 730 Curvy Leaves

Punches:  Martha Stewart Loops Heart Punch Around The Page; EK Success medium Retro Flower

Miscellaneous:  Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink stamp pads Walnut Stain, Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet; pearls and wooden plugs from my stash; 

Colouring medium:  Alcohol ink markers from Letraset - Promarkers and Pantone Trias, Shin-Han Touch markers; coloured pencils to help with the shading
- face and skin:  blush, coral, soft peach, vanilla--for the cheeks:  oatmeal, pastel pink
- hair:  burnt sienna, Touch BR100, caramel, sandstone 
- pink shades:  dusky rose, antique pink, cocktail pink, baby pink  
- pants:  Touch BR102, cinnamon, tan
- white shading:  warm grey 5-T, cool grey 4-T, cool grey 1-T

- dotted background:  grey green, 5507-T, tea green, 5527-T