Shabby Chic Explosion box

Hello Fellow Crafters,

Back with another project. Its another explosion box....Shabby chic this time. This is my first of its kind...Never tried this technique before. The box has 3 layers with tags and spaces for photos.

The Box

Another View

Open Box

This is how the box looks when open.

Layer 1

The first layer has a band to hold the tag / photo mat.  All edges have been distressed and curled tho give that shabby look.

Layer 2

 For the second layer I have made pockets to hoed the tags.

Layer 3

The third layer has corner pockets to hold the tags.

Closer view of the Lid

Closer look at the lid. The flowers are made using the technique showed by Ujjwal in one of her online workshop. Thanks Ujjwal.

Closer view of  Picket Fence

 Here is a closer view of the Picket Fence which is hand cut. 

Submitting for the following challenges

DCAM Challenges #2 Shabby is Chic

Lulupu Challenge #17 Fancy me  Shabby Chic technique...though not my technique I have definitely fancied it for long :)

Itsy Bitsy Pretty with P challenge Have used Pearls, Pattern Paper, Pink and Posies!

Hope all of you like my attempt at this beautiful style. Hope I have nailed it right. Will be happy to read your comments and suggestions from experts at this technique.

Happy Crafting and have a wonderful festive Navratri.
Vidya Bharat.