A note from MFT:
My Favorite Things is pleased and proud to introduce you to our brand-spankin’ new line, My Favorite Things Presents! My Favorite Things Presents opens the door for us to work with new Illustrators and continue to offer images that are “Fresh, Fun and Completely Distinctive!” This spin-off brand will begin by offering images from artist Annie LaPointe, being introduced over the next few months. Other Illustrators, as *need* arises, will be added as we find artists and styles we feel would translate well into the stamp world and as we see a niche we can uniquely fill. My Favorite Things original brand will continue to be drawn by the irreplaceable Christy Beckwith, whose style has so completely captured our hearts.
With that being said I am so happy to share ONE of my creations with this new style of stamps with you. You can buy your Take a Break stamp at www.mftstamps.com! I am really loving Annie’s new take on MFT.
Take a Break Bath set
I LOVE little packaging projects!! LOVE them! Especially SIMPLE and ELEGANT one’s. Its all about the packaging and details. I am lured in by ideas that if I saw it in a store the package alone would make me want it. When I saw this image I fell in LOVE!!!! Did I already say LOVE? Yeah, you get the idea.
We have a friend who’s wife is due to have their first baby ANY day now. She is due June 15th. Everyone always brings the baby a gift, but never mom. Well, I decided to include this with our hospital gift for her.
She is a naturey (is that a word???) person, and I think she will need some pampering. Plus lavender is suppose to be soothing.
I warned you previously that I am addicted to this Acetate and Art Glitter glue/glitter stuff. So here is yet another project with it. I think it really adds to the beauty of this package.
I bought some nice lavender scented lotion and spray, and made this cute holder for it.
here is a close up of the details-
Now I know you may want directions:
Cut 2 pieces of acetate 4 X 11.
Score each one at 2 1/2 inches
For front piece: Stamp image on acetate with black StazOn, and use Art Glitter glue/glitter to color image.
Let dry.
Adhere the 2 1/2 scored panel together to create a bottom \_/ <—–looks like that.
Bring tops together. /_\ <——then looks like that.
Make a topper 4 X 3. Along the 3 inch mark score at 1 1/2 inches
Place topper on acetate “bag” and use Key Tag punch for a handle.
Secure in place with 2 brads.
Now for the base piece -that slides into the bottom of the acetate holder. (the amethyst piece)
Cut amethyst cardstock 6 X 4 1/2
Along 6 inch side score at 1 and 5
Along 4 1/2 inch side score at 1 1/2 and 3 1/2
Snip sides and adhere rectangle.
Use glue dots to adhere body wash/lotion onto the TOP of the rectangle.
Slide into side of holder.
Tie ribbon around bottom. This keeps insert in securely.
DONE!!
So I hope you like my project! It was a fun one to do.
Thanks for checkin in. Tomorrow I have another fun project to share.
Don’t miss the release party tonight!
My Favorite Things (www.mftstamps.com) is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, June 4 from 9-11 p.m. Eastern time. LOTS of fun (and a surprise release) is planned including finding out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. Head over to the MFT forum on www.splitcoaststampers.com to find out all the details and we hope to see you there tonight.
23 Responses for "MFT Presents:"
Man…why can’t I have a friend like you? How sweet that you would think of the momma instead. That is super cool in my book. Moms need this sort of stuff! 🙂
And this project is adorable. I love when you do things like this. And thanks a BUNCH for the info on how to make it. It looks hard, but I plan to give it a try!
That is great. You are so sweet to think of mom. The baby always gets all of the attention. -Molly B
what a great gift item – and wonderful idea for the new mum! thanks for sharing the deets on making it!
wow, you are always amazing me with something! You just never stop!! tfs all you do! I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into sharing with us!
Vicky
Holy cow! What a great project. That stamp is beautiful too … will have to check out MFT.
This is gorgeous!!! I’m off to check out this set! 🙂
Oh my…another fabo project by you! It’s awesome girl! I need to get some more acetate so I can do all these wonderful things…CASE….you…haha! LOVE the colours you used!
Great idea. The new mom is going to love it.
Lauren,
I love the gift bag, it’s beautiful. It’s funny I stopped by your site today. When I saw this blog post about Annie Lapoint. I love Annie Lapoint! I have 2 of her prints on the wall in my kitchen. Oh and just so you know it’s Lapoint not Lapointe. =) She is an amazing artitist, and paints my favorite thing- flowers! Not only is she an amazing artist, but she uses her gift to share God’s word. If anyone is familiar with her or her work, they will notice that each piece has a particular scripture verse tucked in the painting somewhere. Everyone should check out her website at http://www.annielapoint.com .
Very pretty Lauren!!! I love acetate items too, and it is perfect for the purple sparkly stuff.
Love this idea! As always, you provide such great doable directions for all of us! Thanks so much for the inspiration, Lauren…what a blessing you are to your friend!
That is awesome! I love it!
What a darling image! I LOVE it used as gift packaging!
Sweet image and I love your colors! Great ideas!!!
What a great idea…this is just an awesome quick gift idea. This will go into my fav’s!!
I’m with you – I am quite drawn in by a well packaged product. Plus I love purple so the whole ensemble appealed to me. Can’t wait to see the rest tonight.
What a beautiful gift ensemble! The lavendar is gorgeous!
Just too cute, Lauren! Your friend will be touched by your thoughfulness.
Wow…Such a Fabulous Gift Idea!!!
As Always…This is totally Beautiful!!
The stamp is PERFECT!!! 🙂
I will check out this Art Glitter.
I thank you for sharing the directions…
I would so Love to try this.
Thank you so much for sharing these ideas with us. While I am leaving a message I wanted to let you know that I was able to make the onsie bouquet and the onsie card for a double baby shower I had last month. I have it on my SCS gallery. They were a huge hit. Actually, I wasn’t able to go to the baby shower so I brought it to church and ALL the ladies that saw them were raving. Thank you for allowing me to give such a beautiful gift.
Love your project! I keep bouncing in and out of the party, going to check out the new sets!
Absolutely darling! Love the packaging and thank you for the instructions. I love the “tub” and what fun this new site will be to visit. Thank you again for all of your creative endeavors and your eagerness to share!
Oh wow this is terrific and just the thing after having a baby! Beautiful packaging and neat stamp, perfect for this!
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