Hi everyone!!
Am I busy? Yes.
Should I be blogging? No. Not really.
But I love what I do and sharing here, so I figured if that is what I want to do, then I am gonna do it 😀 Its like a break from the craziness KWIM?
(I feel like a little kid who broke the rules! LOL!Now I know WHERE my kids get it from)
Plus I was SOOOOO excited I HAD to share my latest creation !
WARNING: This is what happens when you are SUPPOSE to be doing something, then you get sidetracked doing something else, that you AREN’T suppose to be doing-its like stampers ADD! LOL!
You know how much I LOVE organization right? Well when you combine it WITH stamping I REALLY love it. There is nothing like being able to create something that allows you to personalize your crafting area. Oh, and give as gifts 😀
Anyway I was in Michaels and I saw a 4 drawer organizer that I liked. Problem-it was like $17. Now for only chipboard covered with a UGLY pattern paper on it-NO WAY! I looked at it and thought-WOW! I could make that EASY PEASY!
On my drive home (without the organizer) I realized that my Perfect Match Box © template would make it SOOOOO much easier, so I flew home and grabbed some Amy Butler paper (I have a handbag to match :D) and whipped up my own in less than a 1/2 hour!
Create and Store
SO for the cost of a few pieces of paper, and some fabric brads-I have my very own PRETTY 4 drawer organizer!!!
OK I should have pushed the drawers in more! SORRY! I was just so excited I HAD to get it photographed and uploaded.
(This doesn’t match my stamp room actually! LOL! I just loved the paper and colors :D)
I printed my Perfect Match Box template 4 times.
The base was in gray (4x’s) and the slider box was in sweet blush (4x’s).
SO I print, cut, scored and assembled each box as directed by the instructions.
NOTE: Before putting the slider box together (pink insert), I stamped the FRONT with my Simple Stationery circle in gray ink, then applied my fabric covered Amy Butler brads (pink one’s have butterflies, gray ones have birds :D)
I then lined my drawers with the patterned paper.
Now once you have your 4 gray base templates done, you just adhere them ALL together!!!
LOTS of redline tape 😀
I then prettied it up by covering the top and sides with patterned paper (Amy Butler).
This also strengthens it, and covered the fact that it is 4 boxes stacked 2 X 2.
Think of the possibilities now!
You can make MORE drawers, or a 3 drawer stackable unit. Whatever you want!!
I think that is really cool.
You can make them for everyone. Even TEACHERS!! Beats the usual coffee mug.
They can keep it on their desk. Maybe even cut a slit in the drawer front, and fill it with ROLLS of those REWARD stickers teacher’s always give out. (OH!!! I am so going to do that for end of the year gifts-good idea)
Can you tell I have WAY too much fun creating with my templates? Seriously! Sometimes my brain just won’t stop spinning. I wish I had the TIME to execute the ideas I have sometimes. I usually have to just write it down, and save it for another day.
Anyway I wanted a design on the top so I used my Harmony Classic Oval II in gray ink for the “create” sentiment.
I love the way it turned out.
With Sympathy matched my paper PERFECTLY!!! So I stamped it on gray and added a soft gray to the leaves. Flowers stamped in sweet blush.
I layered it on an oval scallop for some more POP! This is on dimensionals as well.
I also punched a butterfly from the paper, to match my theme.
Then I was done.
Now this idea sparked ANOTHER idea that I will most likely share Sunday 😀 You won’t want to miss that.
Easy Peasy 😀
OK I gotta run, but some back tomorrow for my Saturday Sketch 😀
Thanks for checking in today. Have a great Friday.
57 Responses for "Perfect Match Box © goes Organizer!"
This is gorgeous! I’ve often seen those too in the store and won’t buy them for that much! What a great alternative!
Wow! I have been looking at organizers like this. I love the idea of making my own. I use the birthday organizer that you did a while back to organize die cuts. Thanks for such wonderful ideas. Looking forward to your next timeless template.
I just love checking your blog!!!! That box is beautiful. why spend 17 when you can have so much fun making it for alot less. Love your work girl!!!
You are so creative Lauren!
I say t hings like that and then I don’t follow through–
bad me. 🙂
This is just beautiful and so inspiring.
Amazing and beautiful!
what a wonderful idea… it would be perfect to put prima… I may try to make the drawers in transparant sheet!
WOW! You are always so fun to read. What wonderful ideas you always have! Thank you for sharing this.
Sandy O
Lauren … you just never cease to AMAZE me! Your creativity is so inspiring. I visit your blog DAILY to check out all the adorable projects you post. Keep up the great job!
Wicked cool! Love it. -MollyB
Amazing as always!! I would love to see a video on how to make this one!
that’s so awesome!
I’m speechless….
Dang girlfriend – I just want to crawl into your mind of yours and see for myself how it ticks.
You are amazing!
This is really beautiful – love the knobs and how you decorated around them. Everything is fantastic!
Hugs!
PS. Are you an aunt yet?
That’s beautiful. I doubt I’d take time to make it, but it is awesome and I know many of the gals out there will take the time.
lauren,
you are a genius! this is beautiful. i will have to do this like for all over my house!!! LOL i LOOOOOOOOOVE your templates.
thanks,
lori
Lauren, this is just a great idea. This would be perfect sitting on a desk to have things all organized!!!
SHUT UP!!!! this is brilliant Lauren. 🙂 Can’t wait to make one! I can TOTALLY relate to the stamper’s ADD thing…I don’t have DT requirements, but when I have to do something like invitations or what not – I usually have to ‘get into it’ by doing something completely unrelated…kind of like my blog post today 😉 Hope you have a super weekend!!
Incredible!!! You still surprise me with your amazing talent! This is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren, this is such a great idea AND it uses supplies we already have on hand. I need to make more projects like this and use up some of my paper stash. Thanks for all the great templates, tutorials, and awesome creations. Your talent seems to be boundless. ;D
OMG!!! I am totally doing that!!! I love, love, love your templates….Have I said I love them! Every one………I have every one! I am going to make my hubby’s VDay present in this, just think fishing lures……..or tool box stuff!!!
Tanya
PS Keep it UP
Oh, this is a great idea. I am thinking about moving my craft “area” from a portion of the laundry room to half of the living room where I would have more space and time to play. This would be fun to get together to honor the new room and reorganize it as well. TFS!!!
SWEET!!!!
You’re a genius, girl…and your organizer is GORGEOUS!!
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WOW! You are a constant source of inspiration. This would be a perfect gift for a little girl or a big girl. I think I may make some for my girls to organize there stuff. Thanks for sharing!!
I love this one!How could you do things like that?!Stupefied here.Lol.
WOWSERS!! Now that is just amazing!! Not that all the other things you’ve created aren’t, but this is just jaw droppingly gorgeous!!
Great job Lauren!! Can’t wait to see what else you come up with!
Have a fabulous weekend!!
Love it Lauren! I think I’ll try to make this before my hubby has surgery again next Wed! Thanks, girl…you’re awesome!
Hi Lauren- You come up with the best ideas! This is so beautiful and practical! Love the gray paper..could it be on of PTI’s next colors???? We can dream, right?
Lauren! OMG! I love this! So glad you weren’t doing what you were supposed to be doing. LOL!
You are super creative! I love how you see something and automatically think “hmm, how can I do that?” I wish I could do that–the measurements unfortunately bogs me down! Which is why I am so glad you came up with your templates. That will definitely cut down the time it would take me to figure out how to make a cute stationary holder!
Lauren, this is super! I love it! Hope your e-mail gets back to working soon…I know how frustrating that can be. I finished my sketch card and another PTI challenge! It’s 4:53 in the morning, but who needs sleep anyway????
that is really pretty
Hugs
Norine
Amazing! This is a wonderful idea!!!
You amaze me everytime. I too think like you when I walk through Mike’s. I see things and think Oh I can probably make that, but never seen to “find” the time. Awesome job and that paper is fab!
Wow Lauren, I’ve been looking at these at Michael’s also and didn’t make myself pay the $17 for them. You are awesome! I love your blog, you have such great ideas. You just always take me to the next level. Keep up the good work.
Judy
http://www.ubstampin.com
This is amazing Lauren!!! You are so incredibly talented!! This is one of my fave paper packs too!! Love what you have created!!!
GENIUS!!! I love it – and, as a teacher, I wanna get your kids next year! (The school run to Scotland might be a tad off-putting for you though… !) Thanks for another fab idea! xx
Lauren – your creativity is amazing!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Love all your creations…
Thanks for Sharing!!!
Very pretty! And useful, too! Love it!
*thud*……I could MAKE my own?!! Out of my favorite paper?!! HOLY MOLY!! I LUV Ya!!
Lauren it matches my scrap room…send it on it’s way. :o)
It’s beautiful!
Hi Lauren,
I just subscribed to your blog last night, and it is so inspiring! I love this idea, you did a great job! I try to do crafting when I get a chance, and I have a passion for stamping and scrapbooking, so it’s great to be able to see your ideas and follow along. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to reading all of your previous posts!
Lauren I can’t begin to tell you the pleasure I get from your blog and your templets. I have gotten back many many times my investment from your templets. I am an avid stamper and crafter, but I hate the time it takes to measure things, thus the perfect answer “My Timeless Templets”. I look forward to your blog daily and enjoy adding your creativity to mine, for many pleasent hours of crafting.
TOOO COOL!!! You have outdone yourself 🙂
That is so pretty and you are so clever, love the drawer pulls and stamping around them!
Your perfect match box so MATCHES my scrapbook room so if you don’t want it because it doesn’t math YOUR room…….
I just LOVE it!
Amazing! I don’t know how you do it, but you just keep knocking it out of the park. I’ve got to try this tomorrow – thanks for sharing!
Karen U
That is AWESOME! I can’t wait to make one. Too bad I’m at work and will have to wait at least a couple more hours before I get home!!
Ok, now that is super cute!!! I’m most definitely making one…thank you so much for sharing 🙂 Soooo excited to try it out!
OMG! I Love this Lauren. You are so talented! I love this! I am definitely going to make one just like this and than experiment from there.
Charna
hi lauren!
on your templates where it says “cut to edge” does that mean to the edge of the template line?
I love this idea! I’ve already downloaded the template and now I’ve got to make time to make one for my craft area. Thank you so much for sharing your great ideas.
LOVE that box, it’s so cute. Very clever & I may give it a whirl myself! Thanks for the great idea!
Oh! I never saw this! This is so pretty!!! love it!
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