Yesterday was my hubby’s birthday and I made him a cake slice box. I put photos of me and our fur babies inside the box wishing him a happy birthday. The challenge was in trying to decorate the box in a masculine way. I was inspired by The Paper Players Color Challenge – Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy and Early Espresso. These colors are so rich together and masculine. I am also submitting my cake slice to Piece ‘O Cake Paper Craft Planet 3D challenge.
I made my cake box from Early Espresso card stock then covered with DSP printed from My Digital Studio – Cherry Cobbler polka dot and Not Quite Navy Villa DSP. I trimmed a 1-1/4″ strip of Early Espresso with the Eyelet Border punch and adhered to the lid. I also used the retired Take a Spin stamp set , Striped Early Espresso ribbon and Birthday Banner to decorate the top. I couldn’t resist and added clear rhinestones to the banner and the sides of the box. I also used an Antique brad for the back.
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I also used My Digital Studio to print the photos and then used the 2-3/8 inch circle punch. I attached the photos with mini glue dots to 1/4″ Very Vanilla grosgrain ribbon. I adhered each end with mini glue dots.
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Hubby Happy Birthday Cake Slice Box
Template: There are many cake box templates out there but I wanted one with a lid and bottom so I created my own. I’m selling my two-piece cake box template for $2.99. Click here to purchase it.
Size: 5.25 ″ L x 4.00″ W x 2.00″ D
Stamps: retired Take a Spin, Curly Cute
Paper: Card Stock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla; Digital DSP: Not Quite Navy Villa, Cherry Cobbler Polka Dot
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy Marker
Accessories: Dimensionals, Basic Clear Rhinestones, 1-1/4″ Square punch (for end of banner), Early Espresso Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/4″ Very Vanilla Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch
Technique: Stamping, Digital Crafting
Filed under: 3D projects, Birthday, Boxes, Cake slice box, Curly Cute, Masculine Birthday, My Digital Studio, Stamp Sets, Take a Spin, Templates, Tutorials and Instructions | Tagged: box template, cake box template, Cake slice box template, Curly Cute Stamp set, Happy Birthday box, Husband birthday, masculine birthday, Masculine birthday card, My Digital Studio, Take a Spin Stamp set |
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Oh, I love this! Great use of the colors and such a cool way to decorate the cake for your hubby! Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea!
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What a cute little cake slice box!! And, I love even more the pictures that come out of the box like a banner. So cute! The colors from The Paper Players are perfect for a masculine touch.
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I love it, Gen! And I’m sure German did, too. Almost as much as a real slice of cake!
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Gen, this is so sweet! What a fun idea and I just love the photos you added to the inside. *waving hello to little Ms. Chula!* I’m sure your hubby loved it, too. You really used the colors beautifully. Thanks so much for joining us at The Paper Players this week, too. Hugs! 🙂
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This is a fantastic project–very clever! Thanks for playing with the Paper Players this week!
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What a super cute cake box and the idea to create a picture garland of sorts inside once it’s opened. Fabulous. Love the way it’s decorated as well!
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Yummy creation! I love it! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players. 🙂
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Love the colors and what you put inside the cake! Thanks so much for sharing both of your yummy desserts at PCP 3D Tuesday. Fabulous job, Genny!
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Absolutely fabulous creation! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!
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