The excitement is building. Ready for another peek?
Im just so happy you liked my post yesterday! I’ll be picking a winner for tomorrow-
Im certain I sound like a broken record but you ALL seriously make my day. This wouldn’t be very exciting if I were the ONLY one who was happy about it all. YOU are what makes this all so AWESOME that words simply cannot even convey what I feel about it all. Truly.
I have to tell you that I LOVE the Take Along Tote © template! Its really a lot of fun. I have many great gift ideas for that one , that I will share over the next few days! It was one of those-woke me up at 3am ideas. I jotted down a quick idea, then in the morning went to work. It actually worked out pretty well! I have to say I am pretty happy with all the templates we have to reveal over the next 2 years, and counting!! I have recently developed a few more that I need to have approved 😀 So I LOVE hearing what YOU want to see 😀
Today I am switching gears to share a sample from my 2nd template.
It is called The Perfect Match © box!
Sometimes we need or want a slider box to hold a variety of items. This box is just amazing. Mix and match your papers and stamped designs for a really beautiful custom look. It can lay flat, or stand up. Your choice.
This is a great one for favors for birthday parties, Weddings, Bridal/Baby showers, and a million other “just because” occasions.
This box uses Beautiful Blooms. It was my template conception project. I used a soft sky and teal pigment ink for this project. The box slider base is a shimmery cardstock from WorldWin Papers. There are also adhesive rhinestones to match, in the flower centers.
I randomly stamped the slider cover to make my own patterned paper. I punched a notch in the front panel for an easy slider option. No notch need though.
The best part about this template is its like a 3 in one template!!
You can use the base and slider box together.
Use only the base.
OR use only the slider box! The slider portion has a bottom, so its perfect on its own!
I love versatility-in case you can’t tell, and most of my templates have a wide variety of uses, as well as the option to use other portions of the template in another fun way! Don’t limit your own ideas 😀
You will be shocked at what you can package in this template (again-I have so many ideas to share over the next few days!). Don’t forget the AMAZING Papertrey Ink Design Team! They contribute FABULOUS ideas that go into the exclusive idea catalog that comes with every template purchase. That alone is amazing. I’m certain anyone here who has purchased a template has discovered how great that idea catalog is.
So, as I said-like its name-you can easily mix & match your top and bottom of this slide out style box. Its a perfect size to hold many fun treats too.
Chocolate Turtle
Speaking of fun treats-how about some chocolate turtles?
When packaging these, I knew the turtle from Pond Life was the PERFECT set! Pair it with Forest Friends and I was one happy girl!
I printed my template base on Spring Moss cardstock, and cut/scored/assembled.
For the slider cover template, I cut off the bottom. It was done using acetate as a clear cover so you can see, and drool over the turtles without even opening it yet 😀
Now when using acetate to replace a cardstock portion of the template, I simply print the template onto my copy paper, then use it under my acetate layer as my cutting/scoring guide. Easy peasy.
Before assembling the acetate cover, I adhered my sweet blush panels to the inside panels of the template. I also stamped my sentiment in white StazOn.
Once it was assembled I layered in my Chocolate Remix patterned paper-which I colored random flowers to match! A really pretty touch I think.
I thought the sentiment was PERFECT for this treat 😀
Don’t want to eat them all up at once, now do we? One a day is the perfect treat.
I fit 12 of these delicious chocolate turtles in this box. With room to spare! Valentines Day is approaching! Chocolate turtles are just so YUMMY!
Who could resist them in this package?
Well that is all for today. I hope you will share your thoughts on this template/project as well.
Tomorrow is going to be JAM packed with samples here! I will have a special Papertrey Ink post to share with the other design team members, along with 2 template samples (one with The Perfect Match©, and another with Take Along Tote©-IF I find the time to blog it all. ) AND if that wasn’t enough, I have peeks starting for Pink Cat Studio!
Now you understand why I’m so crazy?! LOL! Many ask how I do it. Right now I’m certainly surprising myself! LOL!
I have so much more to share, you have no idea how much my head is spinning. I always have to jot down the ideas when they hit because I get flooded with so many at once!
So, stay tuned tomorrow, and be sure to check out Nichole’s Blog, as well as Heather, who has another great set debuting this month.
Till tomorrow 😀
53 Responses for "The Perfect Match ©"
Lauren this is another great template! I seriously don’t know where you get all these ideas and the time to put them all into works that you share with us! You are one amazing lady!
Love the template Lauren! Can’t wait to see the other ideas!
Kisha
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I had to stay up to see all of the new goodies. I am so excited. I can’t wait to see what else you cook up. I LOVE the neat ideas that come with the templates as well. They are fabulous spring boards.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
Awesome Lauren! I loved yesterday’s project too – the red black and white really said WOW to me.
This slider box looks adorable – I love the acetate cover – mmmm turtles. Really – must be pretty roomy, since you could fit 12 in there… as always – fabulous work – and I’m looking forward to what else you have in store!!!
Lauren,
I don’t know how you do it, but you certainly do knock it out of the park every single month — and then some!! Even before I see your templates each month I already know I will be buying them! You are one talented lady and I am blown away all the time. I love your blog and look forward to your name popping up in my Reader because I know I will love whatever I see. Yours is the first blog I share when explaining paper crafting to people that are unsure what I’m talking about. And, I love how you write, it’s like you’re just talking to us and I really feel like I know you (in a good way, not a “crazy” way).
Anyway – thanks for sharing your talent with us all and I can’t wait to buy your templates on the 15th as I haven’t missed one yet!
Thanks, Karen U
Really cute template … love the little turtle box! This is going into my shopping cart. Great job, as usual, Lauren!
Another great idea. You have very lucky family and friends who get to receive these kinds of things. 🙂
Wow! I am really interested in these templates. starting to feel like I could do these.lol.
This sample is too cute. i love the acetate option for a cover. I also love that you walk through just how to do it. can’t wait to see more:)
Another Great Template Lauren!! I agree with Karen U above. I too love how you write, you put to ink how I assume you talk. (at least thats what I imagine) I find it very refreshing that you get so excited about your art and it shows. All I know if I just keep buying them and using them. They have all been great!! Thanks for sharing all your art and your wonderful ideas with us!!
Cynde
Wanted to ask you Lauren what are the Dimensions of the new ” The Perfect Match Box”? Thanks….Cynde
Another fabulous template, Lauren! I love the teal and sky blue color scheme–so pretty!
So cute! I’m drooling over the turtles alright!!! Great packaging! Thanks for the peeks at the templates, awesome projects as usual.
I love your templates and ideas but am wondering – if I print the template right onto the cardstock I am using, how do I hide the print lines??
My goodness Lauren your head must be spinning with all these ideas. No wonder you need a jot pad haha!The match box template is such a useful one with a mountain of things you could create for it. Your ideas are very inspiring.
oh Lauren, its adorable! It will make the perfect valentine treat for my girls to give out at school!
Could you share the overall dimensions? thanks!
oh Lauren, its adorable! It will make the perfect valentine treat for my girls to give out at school!
Could you share the overall dimensions? thanks!
Your Enthusiasm and ability to show so much versatility can be so Contagious….. Nichole Heady is very lucky to have you on her team………….
Hugs,
Wow what a cute project. Just one of your best! Be proud!
Lauren — your mind is so filled with creative ideas!! I sure hope it never runs out because I LOVE them all!! Blessings and hugs!!
More amazing projects with your templates!!! I can’t wait to get my hands on them! That turtle box is so stinkin’ cute!
Love it! ♥ I love your project! The acetate cover is perfect.
I can’t wait to see all the other things you have done! How exciting!
Great job – I’m so happy and proud for you!
Hugs
Renee
Lovin the templates and I just love your creative samples with each one of them. I just love your creative and inspiring style. Thanks for the inspiration everyday.
The turtle image with the turtle candy is precious! I can’t wait to see the rest of the week.
I’m glad to know we will have templates from you for a long time to come!
Natalie
another cute template :0)
Spectacular!! This box truly has some wonderful versatility!! Lauren, you never cease to amaze me. How you come up with project after project, every one better than the next, I’ll never know. But I’m so grateful that you do, that you share your talent and enthusiasm for papercrafting with us, and that you inspire me day after day. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all that you give us each and every day. This project is just darling!!
Love the slider box Lauren! Should be a blast to play with!
I just love todays project! I was ogling that designer paper and wondering whose line it was; imagine my surprise to find that it’s PTI paper that you added your special touch to; Love it!!!
That is just adorable. My mind is spinning with all the possibilities! Thanks Lauren!
Great!!! This is also the perfect project for the kids!! What kid doesn’t like a treasure box! 😉
You could even use those to store scrap supplies, especially with the acetate cover!! 😀 … I love the versatility of all those projects/templates, and the fact that everyone can put their own special touch, so no 2 are alike! 🙂
Lauren, Oh, I just love ths new template. I love the patterned paper you make and the slider box is so cool. The acetate cover is even a better idea. You have me sold!! Yes, I will get this template and try to be as creative as you. I always look forward to reading your blogs. I check them out when I wake up and before I go to bed. You amaze me!! Where do you find the time to do all this when you have three kids and a husband as well to pay attention to?? You are truly an inspiration!
Nice template! I love the little topper with the turtle, so cute. You make me want to own everything that Papertrey makes!
Another fun template! Great job Lauren
Another great template. Can’t wait to see all of your ideas!!
YOu have been a busy lady! Really cute and the sweet turtle box of turtles totally made me smile 🙂
Lauren, you are amazing. You must have so much energy. Your templates are fantastic and I love all of your ideas. Thank you for sharing.
Do you sleep at all? I love the Chocolate Turtle idea…great teacher gift for Valentine’s Day…or any day!
first off… you are one amazing gal.
second… you are one amazing gal.
thanks for always responding to my questions and comments. you have got to be super busy and it is really gracious of you to take time to respond.
thirdly… thanks for sharing so many wonderful projects. i love all your templates. they are fabulous. can’t wait for the 15th to get these new ones.
–cheers
Well, this will work for me because I can never make these dang boxes on my own. Thanks Lauren. Now if you haven’t eaten the chocolate, how about sending it my way. 🙂 hehe Just kidding.
Adorable! What a great way to present such a simple gift. Using your templates lets us create gifts that look expensive but really aren’t, so we’ve saved money by purchasing them!
You are totally amazing to create such fun templates and design for other stamp companies, too. I love the MatchBox ideas and love how you can use the acetate for the wrap and see those wonderful turtles. I am eager to see the template!
I love this template! Of course I haven’t seen one of your templates I haven’t loved! LOL!!
Using the turtle for this box of turtles is such a fun idea and gift!
I love that turtle box!!! i love how you interchange from using cardstock to acetate. Speaking of acetate, where do you get sheets of acetate big enough to use for your projects?
Hi- I LOVE all your templates and will be awaiting your new releases. Thanks for your inspiration! Hugs Kay M.
Another great template Lauren. I can hardly wait to see what else you have in store for us.
So much cuteness!
Thats adorable Lauren! Perfect for teacher gifts.I will be trying this one!
This is so cute. I love the turtle box. TFS!!!
Lauren you did a wonderful job on these 2 templates. The gift ideas are endless. I can’t wait to see what other ideas you share with us/
Marla
What a great idea. Simple yet so “usable”. I am planning on using this and your “popcorn date night” to put together mid quarter gifts for my kids teachers… Lord knows they deserve a little something extra after spending all day full of a classroom of youngsters. Thanks again for sharing your time and talent with all of us.
Lauren,
Can you share the dimensions of the box? I assume it is not a mini box if you can put 12 chocolate turtles in it. Love what you did with the template.
me encantan todas tus creaciones felicitaciones
I love all your creations congratulations
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