Rosehip Wreath Merry Christmas Gift Box - Inkspirational Oct Photo Challenge

Although I am no longer on the Design Team at Inkspirational I want to take part in the challenges if and when I can, it'll be nice to stay in touch!  I checked out the current Inkspirational challenge and really liked the inspiration photo.

 

I have some new crafty goodies that I hadn't used and I knew this would give me the perfect opportunity to use my rosehip wreath stamp, a Kraft gift box and some new patterned paper.  I love the SU! Kraft gift boxes, they're a great size, really sturdy and come all ready to decorate and assemble - so easy!  I inked the wreath with VersaMark, heat embossed with Early Espresso powder and fussy cut the image.  I coloured the rosehips using a blender pen with Real Red ink and I then added Glossy Accents to make them raised and shiny.  While that was drying I cut the patterned paper pieces, glued those to the sides and I cut a Real Red square to go on the top of the box.  I dry embossed it with a folder and glued that in place.  I adhered Real Red CS all around the sides of the box and then added a strip of brown gingham ribbon.  I tied a bow separately and attached that with a glue dot.  I stamped and die cut the sentiment and then popped up the wreath and one end of the flag banner.

Here's a different angle.

Here's a close up of the shiny rosehips.

Supplies:
Stamps: Woodware 'Rosehip Wreath' clear stamp, Elzybells 'Merry Christmas'
CS:  SU! Kraft Gift Box, SU! Real Red & Very Vanilla
Patterned paper:  Kaisercraft Christmas Carol 'The First Noel'
Ink: SU! Real Red & Early Espresso, VersaMark, blender pen
Tools: Sizzix 'Starry Night' embossing folder, MFT Fishtail Flags Stax die, heat tool
Embellishments & accessories:  SU! Early Espresso embossing powder, Ranger Glossy Accents, brown & white gingham ribbon, SU! Dimensionals