Free Grunge Alphabet Letters Printable Digital Collage

Hello everyone in the new 2015 year. :)

As my new year resolution, I'm trying to get back on track with my blog. So... I'd like to share today a free digital collage sheet with grunge alphabet letters. Look, how cute a personalized pendant looks with such letter :) And it's so easy to make. Just follow this tutorial!

Printable Holidays Garland Banner

Hello, everybody!

There are only couple days left until Christmas holidays which I'm so so waiting for :) I hope you, dear readers, are also excited about this holiday... I assume, all decorations are ready, and gifts are wrapped up. And today, I'd like to share a printable banner which can be like a final touch to your home decorations.



So you just need to download the images, print them, punch holes and attache to a ribbon. And it's ready!

There are 7 digital files in JPG format: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Every letter is 4x6 inches. I would recommend to print them on pretty much heavy paper on laser printer for best results.

Enjoy! And happy holidays :)

Sterling silver earrings giveaway result

So... It's time to announce who won this giveaway :)

Ta-dam!!!

And the winner is number 11! heather R.

Heather, congrats :)

Sterling silver earrings giveaway

Hello, my dear readers :)

It's been a really long time since posted last time. So many things happened in my life ... :) Now, it's time to come back. So... I'm posting my very first giveaway for this adorable sterling silver earrings :)

They can be yours, if you participate in the giveaways. Rules are simple... more shares, more chances to win :)

1. Follow my blog: Irina's Cute Box. Comment this post that you are following and provide your email address - 1 entry

2. Like my page on Facebook: Irina's Cute Box. Comment this post that you liked my page and provide your email address - 1 entry

3. Follow me on Twitter:  IrinaPhotograph. Comment this post that you liked my page and provide your email address - 1 entry

4. Share this giveaway on a Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, and other social networks. Blog about it. Well... just spread a word :)  Than comment this post with links to the shares in separate comments. Don't forget to provide your email, so that I can contact you:) Every comment is 1 entry.

Please, keep in mind! All your shares must be public. More shares -> more comments to the post -> higher chance to win :)  Posts which are not comply with the rules will be removed.Comments which are not complying with the rules are not participating in the giveaway and will be deleted.

Every comment will be assigned with a number. Entire list is available by this link.

This giveaway is open world wide and will run from until September 7th, 2014. And the lucky winner will be announced on September 8th, 2014.

Good luck!

How to Make Shabby Chic Style Tray

It's been a while since I was blogging last time...Life is slightly changing for me, and I'm becoming more and more overwhelmed with daily routine. I'd like to share a great tutorial from Katrin from KatrinShine shop on Etsy which she shared with me pretty much long time ago. Sorry, Katrin... I really didn't have time to post it earlier.

So... today's tutorial is about how to make a shabby chic wooden tray.

I won a giveaway!

Several weeks back, Kate who is running YarnStories shop on Etsy conducted a giveaway for 3 spools of yarn. I shared the link to the giveaway on Facebook just because I wanted to help her to spread a word about it around my Facebook friends. :) And I was really surprised when I won this giveaway. YAY!

How to make polymer clay leaves

I have a friend who I've never met in person, but we chat a lot on Internet :) I really feel that we are close and know a lot about each other just because those online chats... Her name is Svetlana from NESWeddingGarden. We like to share our craft ideas, give advises to each other, and generally chat about anything in our lives :) Recently, Svetlana shared a tutorial how to make leaves of polymer clay and how to use them in craft.

A walk in a spring park

Nothing special today:) Just several pictures of our spring :)

Well... In our place, it's always spring comes after fall :) I know there is winter by calender, but it's not a real winter with snow and cold as I got used to in my mother country :)

Fall berries on the bushes are still hanging while new flowers are beginning to bloom.

How to make a brush organizer

Couple days ago, one of my team mates Lana from BelleCoccinelle shared an idea how to make a brush organizer of sushi mat. I found this idea brilliant! I was thinking to make some organizer because I have quite a few of cosmetics brushes that has to be organized So Lana's idea was given in a very right time :)

Valentine's Day chocolate gift idea

Hmmm.... Valentine's day is just around the corner. Are you still struggling to find a great gift for the Valentine's day? :) Why not to make a gift with own hands?... It will show how you do care about recipient because you put a piece of your soul and warmth of your hands when you make a gift. :)

Look at this great box of home made chocolate truffles which are really easy to make. And also, the gift won't be inexpensive if you are on tight budget.

Follow the recipe to make the delicious chocolate truffles.

I got this gift box in a dollar store. Yes, you can find cute boxes in such stores :) Decorate it with paper doily and arrange the truffles in the box. And your Valentine's day gift is ready :)

Enjoy!

Dangle beaded earrings tutorial

Recently, my team mate Svetlana from LiriGal shop on Etsy shared a great dangle beaded earrings tutorial with me. I found those earrings are easy to make, and that's why I'm sharing it on my blog :)

Chocolate truffles recipe

Do you like chocolates like I do? :) I believe most of the people do. That's why I'd like to share a great chocolate truffle recipe. The initially, it was shared by one of my team mate Inessa who runs Vintageer shop on Etsy. I was trying to follow her idea, but unfortunately, it didn't work for me. So I had to adjust it.

Valentines day printable clipart free to download

Hey everyone! There is less than a month to Valentine's day, and it's really time to start getting ready for this day :) Especially, if valentines day gifts are going to be handmade. That's why I'd like to share today a printable valentines day clipart with alphabet letters. Using them, you can make, for example, this cute small key chain.

One More gift from Secret Santa!

I love Christmas holidays seasons! It's a kinda magical time, and... a lot of gifts :) . I got another gift from another Secret Santa. Yeah... sounds funny... like we have several Santas instead of just one. Haha... Anyhow, I got 2 great personalized stamps from Sarah  who runs ahueofduckeggblue shop on Etsy.

Happy New Year to everyone!

Inexpensive scarves holder idea

After I received Eugenie's gift, I had to come up with an idea how to organize all my scarves. I have quite a few of them. I know if I put them in a box or drawer, I'll forget about them, and will never wear :)

Adorable gift from Secret Santa this year

There is a tradition in Russian team on Etsy which I belong to. Every year, we have Secret Santa gift exchange. This year, my Secret Santa was Eugenie from MulberryWhisper.

Free Cross Stitch Pattern of Christmas Tree

It's almost a Christmas time, but we still have couple days to do some Christmas craft :) Today, my friend Tanya from SocksAndMittens wants to share a free cross stitch patterns of Christmas tree. I found this cross stitch design very simple and easy to make. Even for me who is a very very beginner :)

How to make a Christmas paper ball ornament

I remember this kind of paper ball ornaments from my childhood :) It was fun project in kindergarten when we made them out of old post cards. :) I don't have any post cards to recycle, so I simply got in Michaels scrapbooking heavy paper with holographic finish.

This ball actually not a Christmas tree ornament, unless you have a really tall Christmas tree :). I simply used it as a home decoration. Want to try this? :)

Christmas wreath decoration

In my mother country, there is no tradition to hang up a Christmas wreath... or any other wreath at all :)  That's why this year it's the first time when we have a Christmas wreath on our door. Yes, yes, I'm absorbing :)

I didn't want to buy some artificial wreath, and they are also quite expensive for one time usage (who knows... may be next year I won't hang it up :)  ). I wanted to have one which is made of real pine. That's why, my hubby and I got one in Costco which is made of pine and decorated with some pine cones and berries.

After we hung it up, it was clear that it doesn't look like Christmas one. I had to come up with an idea how to decorate it...