Can I get a WAHOO!!!
Im so not ready, but I’ll do my best to keep up this week. Having 2 weeks “off” from stamping, KILLED my time and assignments schedule. Oh, yeah, and my MOJO! Not too happy about that.
Its S-L-O-W-L-Y making a come back.
Every month- during this week, I feel like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh! LOL! Just bouncin with excitement! Seriously. This usually gets me motivated to kick my own butt! We shall see.
Time to share a sample using a My Timeless Template© , and of course, a new stamp set called Scattered Showers, with you all!
You have had a view of this template a few weeks ago-it is called Get a Handle On It ©
This is due for release on the 15th.
Get a Handle On It © is the perfect box for SO MANY great gift ideas-as you will SOON find out for yourself!
Its a SUPER cute box, that has fun, cut out side panels, in which the box handle pops through.
I can’t tell you enough how much I love this particular template! LOVE!
Its cute, and perfect size. I love that the largest square nestability PERFECTLY layers on the bottom of this too, for great finishing touch.
Looks can be deceiving. You may think this is a SMALL box.
Well, NO! Its actually quite a nice size-measuring 3 1/2 inches squared.
This allows you to fit some awesome stuff in there. When we used this box at Stamp New England, we were all able to fit over 38 bite size chocolate candy bars/pieces. Now that ROCKS!
Wait till you see the box of beauty that I put in this creation! The little umbrella makes the perfect image since we are using this box/gift to brighten someone’s day. You will want to start making one for anyone you know- weather they are celebrating something, or not feeling well. Any excuse will do!! It is sure to make someone’s day-rain or shine 😀
So today I am sharing a video that shows the SIMPLE technique I used for my Get a Handle On It © project
I’m calling it the “window treatment” because it allows us to add interest, and color to the windows of our boxes, or other projects, that may use acetate. Getting a small peek at what is IN your gift is so fun! Now you can make your “window” even prettier.
Here is the close up view of my “window treatment”.
This is where the Scattered Showers Stamp set comes in. It was PERFECT for this technique of dressing up the window of my box.
I used Papertrey Inks Clearly Creative Cardstock for my window.
You just stamp your image with White Stazon.
Then use your Souffle Gel pens, to color the acetate, from the back.
This gives you nice color on your window, and a great fresh look! Cute eh?
Now when you OPEN the box, this is the SURPRISE inside 😀
Now we take it out……..
This is what you are getting IN the box!
A bitty baby booty blooms box-(say that 5′x fast).
Its a nice little gift, instead of giving FRESH flowers, that wilt and die, you can give them this.
I decorated the large square tin, that I made 5 baby booty flowers for.
A sprinkle of glitter-and VIOLA! A gorgeous gift, or party favor-completely perfect in the gift box-which is a gift in itself.
The large square tin fits perfectly into the Get a Handle On It box.
Isn’t it so pretty? Simple and elegant.
Perfect size to keep on a desk!
Did you think that something like this could fit in the box?! Well it DOES!
Here is the close up of the little booty buds I made 😀
Aren’t they just adorable?
I put this up in my Etsy Shop, along with another version I created 😀 I hope someone finds it a good home 😀
Supplies used:
Get a Handle On It © template-due for release the 15th
Stamps: Scattered Showers and Background Basics Dots & Spots-also being released on the 15th
Cardstock: Clearly Creative cardstock, Spring Moss, white, amethyst
Ink: Amethyst, spring moss, sweet blush, lemon tart
Ribbon: Spring moss collection
Spellbinders circle nestabilities, Prima Flowers, Souffle Gel Pens
Tomorrow I have another great sample using this template. I will share the FIRST peeks at the other template on Sunday-the 12th. You will love it 😀
In the meantime, check out Kelly’s blog for her peek at this template 😀
Also check in on Nichole, Dawn , Heather and Lisa,as they are all sharing samples too! If this stuff doesn’t get the creative juices flowing I don’t know WHAT will 😀
As always I love to hear your thoughts-so let me know what you think!
Thanks for stopping by.
Till tomorrow……………………..
37 Responses for "#1-Video Window Treatment"
awesome! GREAT template – loved the video…did you ever get the fly?? 😉
great project Lauren!!
Lauren this is absolutely a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!! LOVE it; soon as DD gets a job & back on her feet, I’m going to expand my craft-ability with some of your templates — you’re just so fabulously talented you knock my socks off! I wanna be you when I grow up, but I’m already way older than you!!! LOL!
This is tooo cute! Amethyst? Have I spied a PTI new color?
Lauren, this “Get A Handle On It” template looks so cool 🙂 My favorite part is the front window that allows you to create a personalized, original gift.
I keep thinking about that rubber stamp (I think it’s a RN design) that has an image of a washing machine with the cut-out window, and you can see a dog inside rolliing around. Look up and guess who’s running the washing machine ~~~ why it’s a cat of course, with this adorable smirk on it’s face! ha)
It’s a brilliant Template Lauren, as we’ll all be able to customize it for what we need and embellish it however we see fit. Wonderful design and concept Lauren 😉
Lauren, this looks so adorable! The perfect little gift for newborns 🙂
I love this box. I have been waiting since SNE to get the template and make more. And the window is such a great touch. What a cool little gift for a new baby. You rock! -Molly B
Wowziers! How stinking cute are you???
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
I love this template and of course the roses are adorable. I can see many uses for this box. Can’t wait to see the rest of your samples this week as you are so creative. I hope you are taking it a little easy so that you have a full recovery from your operation.
Hi Lauren,
This is so cute. I went to purchase it – need one for a boy and it was already gone? Can you do another?
This is so cute Lauren!
Dang, girl! Where do you come up with this wonderful stuff!?? Adorable and so very Lauren.
Very, very cute!!
WOW! I’m pretty impressed with this one, Lauren! You can’t possibly get any sleep with all the fabulous templates and samples, etc, etc, etc that you come up with. And, I so enjoy your video tutorials….thank for taking the time to do this for us all!
Lauren, it always seems to take forever to get to the 15th of the month and this month is no exception. Once again, I can’t wait until the new templates are released. Love this project! My brother & sister-in-law are expecting this summer, so I might just have to make this as one of their gifts.
Have a great weekend! :o)
I love it! You are just amazing! I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us.
WOW Lauren this gifts are so adorable. Where do you find inspirations to come up with those great ideas??
Love, love them… thanks for sharing your talent. Many blessings for you and your family.
I can wait until the 15th for the release of your template.
way to go Lauren!!!
I love all your templates & designs. Are those 5 pairs of baby socks in the box? Will you have a tutorial on that as well? I love learning your wonderful techniques. If only I were as creative as you. Keep up the awesome work.
Oh My gosh! That is too stinkin’ cute!!! What are you talking about , your mojo being gone? I can’t tell you how much I love coming to your blog and getting inspired. Especially during the Count down and revealing of your new templates!
Breathtaking! You are amazing. What a beautiful gift to give for a baby shower. LOVE IT!!!
This is adorable, Lauren!
Wowzers!!!
I love this one, so many possiblities!!
Lauren, those little sock flowers are too stinkin’ ADORABLE!!! I also Really loved the tip on stamping the acetate with the white StazOn and color with the souffle pens….I’ll have to try that for sure! Gonna come back later and watch your video to see how you put all this cuteness together! :>
What a wonderful gift! Love the video. Have a great Easter Lauren!
Lauren, you are amazingly talented. Love the new template – a perfect gift box.
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Can’t wait to try it myself. And of course you’re going to show us how you made the “flowers” inside the box, right?
I’m lovin’ this, Lauren!!
Fantastic! :o)
Oooo Lauren! I LOVE this new box template!! I haven’t bought any of them yet…but I think this will be my very first template purchase!!!! Thank you for your creativity! Kim
Absolutely adorable projects you created.
This looks fabulous. I finally got brave enough to try a template (Filed with Flair) and it was so easy. I look forward ot getting more of these and all the ideas you share for using them!
What a great box!! Very very sweet and versatile! =)
Hugs,
Jodi =)
Hi Lauren –
This is such a great technique. Thanks for sharing and for giving such detailed info about the products you use to achieve these results. Will you (or have you already) shared how to make those cute little bootie flowers? Way too cute! Many thanks!
I wanted to leave you a comment and Thank you so much for all your videos and hints that you put on your blog. This box is beautiful and is something that can be used for any type of celebration or gift!
HI Lauren,
Everything you do I just love!! It’s very clean ,neat ,well presented and thats exactly how I like my things to come out!! Thanks for sharing!! Keep the great stuff coming. Oh and does Alexis do the special Olympics??? My daughter is doing it for the first time, this year , wish us luck we can’t wait!!!
Tammy
Yes! very pretty; Yes! very elegant! This box is sooo cool! and I love the rose socks
Hi Lauren .. you are truly amazing, this is gorgeous! TFS.
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