I Made a Box Card! Easy Mail – fits A2 Envelopes! + Blog Hop
If the video does not display, please click here to watch on my YouTube channel or refresh the page. This post is also part of Simon’s Love You, Too release blog hop. The hop details are at the bottom of this post.
One of the newest die sets I designed for Simon Says Stamp is the Box Card die! This die is simple and requires very little effort to assemble – I love when the dies can do most of the work for you! I am going to show you how to build the “window box” scene that I’ve created with this Box Card, along with the Best Friend Ever stamp and die set. The coolest part? This dimensional card folds flat and fits in an A2 envelope!
I colored the florals from Best Friend Ever with Copic markers:
- RV0000, RV10, RV21, RV25 for the pinks
- YG0000, YG13, YG23, G28
The background and inserts of my Box Card are ink blended with Scuba and Jellybean inks from Simon. You’ll also notice from glittery butterflies that I cut from the Stitching Butterflies die set. Those are attached to my inserts with acetate strips; this allows the butterflies to look as if they are fluttering amongst the flowers.
For sentiments, I used the new Inside Friendship Messages set and the Thankful 2 die. I love the way these paired together!
This card is best explained in the video I have at the top of this post, so I hope you will tune in and watch how I made this unique card!
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BLOG HOP DETAILS
- If you have already been hopping along, you should have arrived from my talented friend Cathy Zielske‘s blog! The next stop is Nichol Spohr! You can find the entire hop list on the Simon Says Stamp blog.
- Simon is giving away a $25 gift card at every stop in the hop! If you’d like to win one, leave a comment here and on every blog that’s participating.
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- Don’t miss Day 2 of the Love You, Too release blog hop starting tomorrow, January 17th! And for even more inspiration using the Love You, Too release, check out the Simon Says Stamp galleries!
so beautiful and elegant.
That is the most incredible and lovely card! I am so impressed! I love it!
omg this is stunning!
Such a gorgeous card/ box!
This is gorgeous!! I’ve seen plenty of box cards full of adorable little critters and scenes, but I don’t think I have ever seen one so beautiful before!! Love the little pops of aqua/turquoise!
This is such a fun little box! I love the design and the gorgeous floral!
Who wouldn’t be amazed to open an envelope and find such a beauty within? So fun!
Such a cute card! Just gorgeous!
Wow this is so pretty beautiful colours thanks for sharing your inspiration & video tute
Hugs Christine xx
Beautiful coloring, so much fun! Awesome job! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
I love box cards and yours is so pretty and full of joy. Thanks for the helpful video!
Beautiful and cheery box card!
I haven’t tried a box card, but would like to try one. I like the idea to combine the images.
What a fun card that’s a work of art.
Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial on how to use this creative new box die from SSS! The idea of having all that dimension is intimidating, but the die and your tips make it seem quite easy. Love your how your card turned out!
Impressive box card using the elegant florals and butterflies.
Very cute and the box die seems MUCH easier than another type I tried a few years ago. You made it look so simple. (I think you could have salvaged the too tall butterfly issue but — make an envelope not a bad idea either. : )
Love this! Great inspiration. Thanks!
Love it great idea
The flowers look so pretty. I love the simple look of them.
thank you for the inspiration. I made something similar at Christmas with Santa and reindeer but never thought about using flowers. I see a garden in my future. lol
Beautiful explosion of color and beauty from this floral image!! Great new die set for box cards to add variety to our stash too!
So gorgeous and these dies are amazing.
I am in awe of your application. You are talented! I have never made a box card; it looks so involved, I don’t have the confidence yet.
I love this card and it’s a bonus that it fits A2 envelope!
Such a fun card, I love the butterflies!
I like that there are several versions of box cards available at dies now.
Great presentation of the Love you too release.
Beautiful, fun card. I’ve never made a box card before, but now I’m inspired.
Super cute! Love the box die, and your creation. The sweet fluttering butterflies are the perfect touch.
Super cute! I love dimensional cards.
Oh, Nina! This is absolutely beautiful!
Fabulous card! Need to try a box card soon!!
Fantastic idea. I love to make
cards-in-a-box. they are so
versatile, but they were so small.
Now I can make a full size card
and get more into the box.
thanks for designing a fun idea.
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Loving this new release…never tried making a box card before…may have to give it a try ????
Adorable card, Nina. Love the fun box card die!
Very pretty box card.
soo very pretty thank you
Beautiful! Love the box card
Very pretty card!!
This is so fantastic and must be exciting for the recipient! I always enjoy watching your videos.
Absolutely beautiful.
So beautiful, Nina-Marie!
Wow! What a great box card!
I love explosion cards and yours is so pretty!
such a pretty creation!!
So pretty! Love the box!
Beautiful designs and colors! Love your awesome box card!
Just stunning, NinaMarie!! I just love the look of the box card!!! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful inspiration! Take care! :)
What a cute card box! Thanks for sharing!
A fabulous box card, love the pretty flowers!
Such a fun project! I haven’t tried a box card and appreciate the tutorial.
This type of box card is new to me and love yours. So vibrant and pretty. Thanks for sharing
Very sweet and pretty box card. The video had lots of good tips, hoping to make one soon. I like to use acetate and it really works here too!
I’m dying to try one of these, yours turned out SO cute! Thanks for sharing your creative process with us
Love the box card.
So beautiful, Nina! Girl, you always rock it!
Such a cute card! Love the box card idea!
Love that box card.
What a beautiful box card! The florals and butterflies you colored are so pretty. :)
Such a gorgeous card! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Such a sweet card! Love the floating butterflies.
Your card is so beautiful! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a box card with flowers and butterflies- I love it! Thank you for the awesome video!
Beautiful card box!
Darling box card and I just love how you didn’t hesitate to customize the size :) I love the acetate use to make the butterfly look like it is flying. TFS
Someone is going to be so lucky to get this beautiful display piece in the mail! I love that floral stamp!
Wonderful floral & butterfly box card creation.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Beautiful card and so creative.
I love box cards, and this one is gorgeous—as is your coloring!!!
Thanks for showing the box card. I am new to die-cutting although I have been stamping for a long time. I took a chance and ordered the box die and the add-on for its borders even before seeing your video, but your tutorial confirmed my choice. I’m sure I can do it. Your floral card is GORGEOUS! Love the colors of Copics you put together.
Lori S in PA
Beautiful flowers and arrangement for your fun box card.
Love the fact that this box can be mailed!!!Love the tutorial. So easy to follow and understand.
This box card is the cutest thing – ever!
Oh Nina you are so talented! I love your colors, the butterflies are a nice touch!
Way to think inside the box!!! (You are x tra special)
Lovely and unique! Thank you!
I’m looking forward to making a box card!
WOW. . .what a clever idea using the box die. You Rock!!!
Wow! I have never tried to make a box card. You explained it so well. Thank you! I will now give it a try!
Great example and so cute.
Your card is gorgeous!!!
Beautiful Box Card. Seems like they are all the rage now. Love it!
Such a fun card!! Who wouldn’t love to get this in the mail!
Such a lovely garden! And a really fun card!!
Super cute card!! Love that it fits in an A2 envelope!
Super cute! I wouldn’t mind seeing this show up in the mail!
Great tutorial on the box card
Yay!!! On my list to try a box card. Appreciate the encouragement & inspiration! And with flowers rather than critters! Nice!
What a pretty gift this would make! Think how this beauty would brighten someone’s day!!
Love your beautiful floral box card, Nina. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful box card Nina! What a great release!
Love your card. I do like box cards and the flowers and butterflies in this one were so pretty. Thanks for the tips. I need those insert dies.
Beautiful box card!!! I love making these cards for people!!!
This is a lovely card, and I love that it is a box card! Thanks for sharing!
beautiful card. Love your work!
Love the colors you used on the flowers!
Love that you designed a die for this. I seriously just made my first box card (for MIL 85th bday). A die is a great idea. Love your pretty flowers too.
So fun – I love this box card! Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful flowers and so cute in the box card!
I’m new to card making so I’m still a little intimated about something so complex looking. Thanks for showing how to make it.
Love your box card. Several years ago I got a boxcard die and it is much more complicated. Love the paper you used and ideas of trimming the box, and using ink blending.
Your flowers are beautiful. Great card and congrats on designing a new die.
Wow..This box design is different than the others I’ve seen. I love your card, the flowers are gorgeous.
Love your box card. The flowers are beautiful!
Very cool card. Love the new die.
Adorable! Love this concept!
Your card is so pretty.
Beautiful box card
Gorgeous card Nina!
Oh wow – -What an adorable and fun box card! I love it!
LOVE box cards but always a pain to try to cut out…this die is perfect!!! Your card is so lovely!!
A lovely floral box card! Beautiful, Nina!
Your card quickly caught my eye!! The box die is going to be a big hit due to it’s versatility!
Wow! Thanks for the inspiration!
You arranged and colored these flowers so pretty in the box!
what a fun and pretty card – sure to brighten someone’s day as it pops out of the envelope
Thanks so much for the video showing how to create the box card. Your card is awesome.
So very cute!! I was thinking of adding that die to my wish list!
I love how pretty and colorful this is!!!
Flowers in a box , always fresh. I love it. Looks fun to make. Dies make it easy.
An explosion of AWESOME right out of the envelope! HOW COOL!
Thanks for the inspiration. LOVE the idea of a box card.
I have never made box card before, great idea
This is pretty and fun to look at! I always get inspired by your creations. Thank you, Nina! ♥
This is such a cool idea and beautiful box ❤️ Love it
So very cute. Love learning from your awesome talent.
Wow! What a beautiful card. Thank you for sharing.
How fun!! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your talent.
Hello Nina! This is so adorable! I love the soft pink colors. The stamp set is soooo pretty.
What a great card! Talk about a wow card and far more personal than store bought ones.
Love that you can mail this. It’s gorgeous!
Wow! The pop up is awesome.
Wow. Impressive.
Great card! Looking forward to receiving my order.
This for sharing this technique. Beautiful card.
The box card idea! Ypu make it look easy. I lobe with the wood grain kraft paper
I love your cute box! The box die is so versatile
This is so pretty. I really like the way you did the die cut sentiment on the front of the box.