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Music Box

I made this adorable music box for my granddaughter. I used dies by Pixi Dust Designs for this. All the dies needed are included in two packs, labeled "A" and "B". I will walk you through creating this this step-by-step. 

"A" plates are for the base and it's decorations. 

The dies leave score lines for easy assembly. I cut the main box from blue, decorative panels from white glitter cardstock, and bow diecut out of silver glitter cardstock. 

Completed base. Decorative panels have stitching and fit perfectly around the box. Pro tip: use bone folder to reinforce score lines once their creased.

"B" dies are for the top of the box and decorations.

"B" panels cut from blue, white glitter cardstock, and "mirror" cut from silver matte cardstock. Pro tip: I cut the frame around the mirror three times. Twice from regular 80lb cardstock and once from white glitter cardstock. By stacking these, it gives dimension to the mirror.

Top of box completed. Although the bow dies are part of "A" dies, I chose to place on top. Pro tip: forego the liquid glue and use strong,  double-sided tape to assemble the entire box. I think Lawn Fawn's is the best.

Assembled box. Just one thing missing. Every music box needs a figurine in front of the mirror. Luckily, Pixi Dust Designs includes an adorable penguin to paper piece together for this. 

Finished music box. I placed the penguin on an acetate strip to make him "float in place." This box has a place to hold a present. Candy or costume jewelry would be the perfect accent!

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