Last peeks till the RELEASE.
JEEPERS! This week is in SLOW motion, isn’t it?! I feel like I have been creating for a month! LOL! I crammed so much into a few days, I’m not sure how time stood still.
Maybe I’m just too excited to get the show on the road! I love when we have a release. I especially love when you share YOUR creations with me 😀 Its the best mail in my IN BOX- truly!
So as you know we are releasing a TON of stuff over at Papertrey Ink. I don’t think Nichole EVER sleeps. I think she is busier than me-and trust me, I am pretty busy-everyday! LOL!
Well as you know, we are releasing two more templates this month! From the Desk Of, and Get a Handle On It! Only ONE more sleep (as my kids would say!) I really love this months release ( I guess I love every month hehehehe) but I can’t help it.
So today I thought I’d share another peek-one for each new template. I swear I could make a million things with JUST these two. I have so many ideas, my note pad page is FULL.
Lots of VIDEO ideas too. I so need to get FILMING soon 😀 My in-box was full of requests 😀 THANK YOU.
So lets move along to the eye candy shall we? I know you aren’t here for me blabbering on and on, when we have a release coming.
Little Black Bird- Jar Trio
I recently got an AMAZING deal on some jars at the Dollar Plus store. I really dislike the PLUS part! LOL! These were MORE than a dollar for several, but I couldn’t resist! I see things like that, and immediately a million gift ideas and packaging options FLOOD my brain! Even my KIDS find stuff and say “OH! Mom I bet you could make something pretty out of this!” Its hilarious. I love it. I like that they TOO can see outside the box, so young 😀 I’m telling you Im totally going to be “replaced” by my own children in a few years.
I really LOVE Black and Lemon Tart together.
I saw an advertisement (not sure for what-sorry!) that used these colors, so I jotted it down for future reference.
I LOVE Black & White Basics patterned paper-the floral pattern especially, since I LOVE customizing it to whatever color I want for the project. I just whip out my Copic markers, and away I go. I have colored it numerous times, and it never gets old to me 😀 Its actually quite relaxing. granted its a LITTLE time consuming, but well worth the look.
For this project I made my side panels, and front panels with the colored paper.
If you PRINT the designer panels on COPY paper, then use the copy paper as a guide you get just the right amount of colored paper for the decorative panels 😀
I wanted to make a gift that the receiver could personalize by putting whatever THEY wanted in the jars! Hence them being EMPTY!
These have a wide mouth, with a cork stopper.
They are great for office items like tacs, paperclips, staples……..or maybe for a sewer! Buttons, thimbles, little mini thread rolls, How about the stamper? Buttons, Brads, Eyelets or Prima’s! The list goes on and on. You could even fill it with little bath products like bath wash, lotion and bath salts! Maybe a gardener! Put various seeds in each bottle?!
Anywho-I love the WOW! factor these colors offer.
Isn’t the flower detail gorgeous??
There is a pocket in the back. That is empty. Again I wanted to let the receiver fill it with their choice of items0like a journal, address book, photo album, gardening journal, face spa packets……………..whatever ends up being their “theme”.
Who wouldn’t LOVE this?
Supplies:
My Timeless Template: From the Desk Of
Stamps: Everyday Classics
Cardstock: Lemon Tart, True Black
Patterned paper: Black & White basics-colored with copics to match, 2008 Bitty Dots collection
Ink: True Black, and Copic markers
Vintage buttons in white
Various punches
Ribbon : Stitched black grosgrain, black twill
glass jars-Dollar Plus
OK next up!
This funky box design was inspired by some fabric I saw used on a purse while shopping Etsy!
I’ll be darned if I can find it now! I knew I should have saved it to my faves 😀 I wanted to buy it 😀
If you haven’t noticed Friends Til the End is a top favorite set of mine 😀 What I really love the cutting out part of the petals! Im not sure how well it shows but various petals are cut out of the box! I LOVE the look it gives to the box.
This one will be hard to part with too.
I stamped my petals on the gray cardstock box in black. I then took my hobby blade and sliced some out.
For a NICE POP of color I used my Prismacolor Pencils-they give a FAB pop of color when working on DARK cardstock bases. I’m LOVING this look.
The box is decorated on all sides 😀 You always want to remember the BACK!!
Instead of punching a handle I punched two holes, and strung through some grosgrain ribbon instead.
You know I HAD to add a butterfly!
I’m selling this on my Etsy shop so I left it BLANK! That way someone can use it for whatever they choose.
Supplies:
My Timeless Template-Get a Handle On It
Stamps:Friends Til the End
Cardstock: Dark Gray, vellum, true black
Ink: Black Pallette
Prismacolor pencils
Hobby blade
Martha Stewart butterfly punch
ribbon
OK so TONIGHT is the BIG release! I can’t wait. I hope you are as excited as I am! I can’t tell you how much I enjoy sharing all my ideas every month with you all. Your sweet comments make the ENDLESS hours of designing, altering and creating so worth it to me 😀
I know I say this stuff ALL the time, but I really do mean every word. I feel like you all take the time to stop by, and or comment, the LEAST I can do is tell you how much it means to me 😀 I read every single word-always!
So thank you! I hope to see you tonight on the PTI forums 😀
In the meantime……………….check in on Nichole, Becky, Dawn , Heather and Lisa,as they are all sharing samples too!
Sooooo I’ll chat with you later or see you back here tomorrow!
PS did you all notice my SUPER awesome new signature?! Don’t you love it?! Im over the moon with it. My blog girl Sara is THE BEST! I swear she feels like my sister I never had! She rocks!! She even did my Etsy Store Banner 😀 and the listing on my sdiebar. Amongst a million other things. Im shocked I’m not on her SPAM list yet! LOL!
Sara you know I LOVE YOU!!!! You are the BESTEST!
OK Im going now 😀
33 Responses for "Template Duo"
Lauren, those jars are fabulous! Thanks for the heads up tip on coloring in the black pp! Its funny how some things I automatically alter and make my own and other things I really require someone to open my eyes. Love getting to see the new dark grey in action too! And yes, I did notice your new siggie a few posts back…….and…..I love it!! :>
I can hardly wait for your new templates to come out! I am already plotting what I want to make! You are truly an inspiration to me, and I am a former Art teacher! Keep up the wonderful work!
Oh my goodness Lauren, I don’t know how you keep coming up with so many great new ideas! They are awesome and thanks for sharing and allowing us to purchase your templates. Mine won’t end up looking like yours but they are passable and I have so much fun making them!! Keep up the good work!
Anne-Marie in Salem, Oregon
Hi Lauren, I just caught up on nearly 20 of your blog posts (you are on my must-read list – but even so, I hadn’t had time to check my blogs lately!) and I wanted to take the time out to thank you for all the creative work you share. Truly amazing. And I also want to send you the warmest of wishes in your continued recovery – I hope you’re up to 110% soon! I’m glad that the surgery was successful & you don’t have to suffer from your gall stones anymore. God bless you! Becky K
LAUREN!!You have just blown me away with that Get A Handle On It box! That is soooo beautiful. I love the clue on grey. And the cut outs. Gorgeous!!
Terrific way to use the box for small jars. Love the bird on top! You are so amazing…over the top! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!
Wow! Whose a clever cookie?
Gosh Lauren, I just don’t know where all your ideas (not to mention the time it takes to make all these sneaks) come from! These are two more great items. Thanks for all of your creativity and energy!
Lauren-
LOVE BOTH OF THE TEMPLATES!!!! 🙂 You are amazing! 🙂 Can’t wait for the release! 🙂
Love how you cut away some of the petals. Way cool. Have a great day. Hope you can enjoy the sunshine. -Molly B
Another homerun, Lauren! I am AMAZED that you colored the black DP! I thought it came like that!! Love the color combo too! I can’t wait until tomorrow!! I feel like kid waiting for my birthday! Have a great day! Kim S.
Lauren…everything you’ve created for the countdown has been nothing short of AMAZING!! As always…you totally make my jaw hit the floor!! Beautiful, beautiful work!!
Beautiful boxes Lauren. You are so creative. Do the larger boxes have strength? I guess I’ll find out if I ever get time to make one. Thank you for showing us your fabulous creations.
Absolutely wonderful Lauren!!! Looking forward to the release again this month!
Lauren, these are so pretty. Can’t wait to get my hands on them!
I love the Black and Lemon tart the best! I really wish I could create like you!
Love the intricate design on the flower box. Cutting out a few of the petals adds SO MUCH!!
ACK! These are just TOO much girlie! Love them. ALOT. Excited for the new release! Hope you have a terrific day my friend!
Your projects this month have all be beautiful! Thank you so much for your creative talent! GR8888 Job!
More stunning creations Lauren, you never cease to amaze me, I daren’t go to bed tonight for fear of missing anything…lol I need these templates, I love them….
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Kim x
What great projects, Lauren! Yellow and black? Charcoal grey and blue? Stunning!
Lauren – your brilliance and love for the craft always amazes me. You are AWESOME!! I can’t wait to get all these templates so I can make these awesome boxes. You are truly a blessing. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I visit your blog daily and love the things you make.
Oh, another absolutely fabulous Lauren project! Love the color combo of black and white and lemon…gorgeous! And I did notice your new siggy and was particularly entranced because I really love butterflies! Come to my house sometime and you’ll know why! LOL
Wow, Lauren, this new templates are great, can´t wait for the release. You got my juices flowing. God bless you and the great gift he gave you.
Absolutely lovely templates Lauren. You amaze me every month. I can’t wait to be able to play with these two as well.
Lauren, can’t wait for these to be released. You amaze me every month and am always looking forward to what you do with them. I can’t say they get better each month because they are all so great but it is always something I look forward each time.
LOVE both these templates! ‘From the desk of’ is going to have to go onto MY desk! So many uses for that. And I loved the cut out petals on the ‘get a handle on it’ box. Beautiful samples of the templates as usual Lauren, and you just keep outdoing yourself! Let us know how you’re feeling now, are you still tired?
Lauren, I love the two boxes. I was thinking of making a gift set of bath salts and that would be a perfect box. I can’t seem to find the templetes on timeless templetes, am I not lookin in the correct place. When you go to the web site there a about 6 or 7 templetes but I don’t see the ones that you made…..any info would be appreciated. I love your work and look forward to seeing what is new every day……
You have WOW’d us again! I love all your projects and esp love the first one. You’re right, I would love to receive this!!
Have a wonderful release tonight! So how did you get the flowers to line up so perfectly on the seam? Your attention to detail always astonishes me. Love these templates!
Hey Lauren …. your two new creations are splendid 🙂
I hope all your ~peeps~ realize how beautiful and EASY your Templates are to print and recreate!
And I’m especially fortunate, as I am the proud owner of one of Lauren’s “From The Desk Of…” creations that she personally created for me with my name on it. I can’t tell you how many friends and family comment on it’s {{{WOW }}} factor and how stunning it is sitting on my desk :0) I’ve also have two requests to make this item already after seeing mine, from friends & family! It totally blows me away every time I see it, knowing that it’s made from paper, rubber & ink … but also because I know Lauren puts her Heart & Soul into all her creations 🙂
So make sure you download some ~*Timeless Templates*~ tonight, via PTI; you will fall in love with Lauren all over again =)
beautiful stuff lauren!!!
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