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Title: Opinions please
Post by: boxmaker on November 30, 2010, 08:53:06 pm

I am making a box for my sister in-law, she is a recent breast cancer survivor. She finished her last chemo this summer and is now cancer free. My question is this, normally when I make a box top I make the background black. I was thinking of painting this one pink, but am not sure about the look of the pink, I made the box out of Cherry (she likes Cherry wood). I am attaching a pick of the top, it is a pattern by Sue Mey. So what do you think, I only have one cut and I need to give it to her in less than three weeks. Should I put pink felt inside the box as well.

                                                      Thanks,
                                                                  Mark

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Post by: dgman on November 30, 2010, 08:59:09 pm

Hey Mark, I think the inlay would look great if it was pink and the background black. By the way, excellent cutting!

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Post by: dunk on December 01, 2010, 12:23:21 am

I agree pink with black backer.

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Post by: Merlin on December 01, 2010, 01:53:03 am

Ahhh yes pink is the color.

***Merlin***

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Post by: malc on December 01, 2010, 04:13:47 am

My daughter would say pink to everything!
Malc

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Post by: Russ C on December 01, 2010, 06:40:33 am

I agree. Pink would look fine and pink felt inside the box too.  8)

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Post by: Paw Paw Ray on December 01, 2010, 08:20:18 am

I agree. Pink will make it stand out great.

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Post by: sp_343 on December 01, 2010, 01:30:04 pm

I think Pink would be good for the lid liner or lid back.  Pink lining would work good...flocking or felt would be a good choice.  Nice job on the top cut!  And congrats to your sister-in-law!!

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Post by: Bill P on December 01, 2010, 03:50:09 pm

Lisa said, "You can never have too much pink."  LOL  I guess that sums it up.

I'm happy for your sister!  Way to go!

Bill (with help from the World's Greatest Wife)

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Post by: Lakelad on December 01, 2010, 05:14:48 pm

I agree with all the above, great cutting and yes go with the pink.
Gary

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Post by: boxmaker on December 01, 2010, 06:05:21 pm

Thank you everyone for all the replies. Pink it is. I was just informed by my wife I have until Dec. 11th to complete it, I thought I had till Dec. 20th. I gotta get busy. Thanks again.

                                                      Mark

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Post by: Danny on December 01, 2010, 07:05:04 pm

Pink & Black it should be.  Elvis's favorite colors....  Very good on the cutting.
Looking forward to seeing your final pics.  Danny  :+}

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Post by: Reaper on December 07, 2010, 10:26:36 pm

I Have to go with the majority. Pink is the way to go.Glad to hear your sister in law is doing fine. Dave