Inspiration is EVERYWHERE!!!
Its always great to start with an inspiration piece when you are creating something! So that brings me to my post tonight.
All your comments (and private emails :D) have truly inspired me to get it together!
Lots of great, fresh ideas. That is why I love you all. You totally energize me 😀
So here we go!
Truly Delicate Gift Set
All this talk about templates, and challenges, lead me to use one of my first My Timeless Template © releases called For Keep{Sake}!
I love the window cut out option! Lets you peek at what fabulousness is inside-awaiting you!
Cherry Blossom 2oz. body wash, body lotion, body spray, and loofah-fit in here perfectly
I was SO inspired by the Cherry Blossom bath set I purchased for a gift item, that I designed my packaging around it! I always say its ALL about the presentation!
Many bath and body products are just plain GORGEOUS! No need to cover them up! So let’s get inspired by them for our gift design.
This is my handmade Cherry Blossom flower-inspired by my bath set.
Soooooo many of you said you want to see template challenges so here we go! Let’s see how many of you actually want to give this a go!
Based on the comments and MANY emails I think I figured out how to SPICE it up and keep in fresh and interesting!!
Depending on participation -I think I have decided WHAT I want to do on my blog now!
One week will be a template challenge, one week will be an inspiration challenge, another week will be a color challenge, then another week sketch challenge-not in that order! LOL! So something new each week.
Here is the first template challenge:
My Timeless Template Challenge 01 (keyword MTTC01)
Use ANY template YOU like. We have 2 FREE templates-so NO excuses!! You have a week to create something.
Like I did-Design your template/package based on the label of a bath product of your choice—> FROM HERE
(unless you have your own already)
Post the link to the inspiration piece WITH the photos of your finished template
This should be so fun to see 😀
Now onto my package details…..
My For Keep{Sake} template was made from shimmer white cardstock.
I have long since wanted to line the INSIDE of my box, so I finally did that here today. LOVE the look.
NOTE: It is easiest to line it inside BEFORE assembling!
I used the Mimosa paper, which is shimmery by SEI. What a totally professional and finished look! Don’t you think? Remember its always the LITTLE details that give that WOW! factor.
You can see the little bath set in the window.
I love how the cherry blossoms came out!
My first time making them too-based on the ones on the bath bottles.
I do have a flower video planned-hopefully filming tomorrow. I just NEED a breather right now, and doing this was just plain FUN, which is definitely what I needed.
This gift set is now in my Etsy Shop!
The flowers are made by me, and painted with a Shimmerz paint! I love the look.
Think of what a FABULOUS gift JUST the BOX is, let alone the yummy smelling gift set inside!
The window is a sentiment from Remember set ” True Strength is Delicate”
Just love this.
OK! Now its YOUR turn!!
I can’t wait to see what YOU do.
Thanks for all the suggestions and emails. My head is spinning 😀
56 Responses for "FIRST Template Challenge! Cherry Blossom Gift Set"
Lauren~
Have to say that I LOVE your idea on spicing up the Saturday challenge! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! How clever to do a different challenge each week…can’t wait to participate :O)
Your gift box is beautiful! I have to know how you made the flowers…they are amazing!!
So glad you found the inspiration you were looking for :]
Have a nice weekend.
Kristin
That is beautiful! I have the hardest time making my 3-D stuff look “finished”. I will make it my own little challenge this week. We’ll see what I come up with. eek! -Molly B
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…between the revamped Blog Schedule, your Cherry Blossom creation (WOW), and how freaking realistic your paper flower are…….
Can’t wait Lauren, to see your Video Tutorial on how you fabricate such lifelike petals 🙂
Great idea to have a different challenge each week. As always, your project is super! I’m looking forward to participating in your new line up 🙂
Oh my goodness! Is this gorgeous or what? It’s better than what could ever be sold in a store! Just super!
Hugs,
I may not always post a comment, but I am here, just like the MILLIONS of others, getting inspired. so when your mojo is low, perhaps that will help you.
and in response to the one poster about challenges, I like the way they cause me to think outside of the box, or my stamping norm. They ‘challenge’ me to do something that I wouldn’t normally do. So I am thrilled that you will keep the challenges going! and how wonderful to include your templates in the mix!!!!
this one is a true treasure for the lucky lady that receives it! and yes, I agree, to line it BEFORE assembling is sooooooo much easier! 😉
have a beautiful day!
WOW this is absolutely gorgeous Lauren!!! I love it. I will have a go at your challenge but I must worn you…I’m no where near as talented as you are but hope to be some day. Thanks for all your gorgeous inspirations and sharing them all with us, much appreciated!
I wish Australians could buy from your Etsy store. I have tried but couldn’t 🙁 but I love to see what you make 🙂
This is just amazing! It is soooo professional. Love the dp inside that really does add that little extra. Your ideas are endless. I’m sure there are loads of commercial companies that would just love to snap you up and pay you $$$$$ for your design skills! Amazing!
Jill
N Ireland
Lauren, your flowers turned out so great! I thought you had purchased some flowers and attached them to the box! Can’t wait to see the video for that.
I love how you lined the box! that really does make it so much cooler.
You have some wonderful new changes for your blog and I’m so excited!
This is lovely, Lauren! I’m glad our comments/ideas inspired you! I knew you would spring back to life!
I agree with Jennifer about the one poster who said sketch challenges were too confining for her (or something to that effect). Everyone is creative in different ways. I need that kind of inspiration to get me started. Then the creative juices start flowing. I don’t always follow a sketch to the “T”, but it gives me a place to start!
You go girl…love your new lineup of challenges. I don’t know if I can play this week…I have an SCS stamping event here in Buffalo on Saturday and I have lots to do yet! But there’s always a chance! 🙂 Enjoy your challenge this week!
Lisa
Get out girl…this is totally fabulous! I LOVE the lined paper on the inside of the box! It’s beautiful! That flower is awesome!!! I can’t wait to see how you make these things so I can shop for supplies….lol
Beautiful project, your creativity is endless, good for all of us. Thanks for sharing.
I purchased some of your wonderful templates months ago through Papertrey Ink. I love them and have used them over and over again. I have linked some photos of projects that I did because of your templates. Thank you for being an “truely inspirational” person. Linda aka Oz
Wow Lauren – I know challenges are supposed to be just that – challenging but I am almost totally intimidated with trying something this daunting! I never quite get out of the “box” when it comes to your templates (I own almost all of them) and use them for packaging cards – I was just at Bath & Body yesterday – wish I’d bought some little things cause I could DO this! LOL Thanks for the inspiration (and I guess a littel intimidation never hurts either right>?!>)
Hugs n smiles to you.
What a beautiful gift set. I always feel so happy giving something so beautiful to someone. I love looking at it at home before I take it to them. What a great idea to have different challenges each week…that’s sure to keep it fresh!! Thanks!! Enjoy your Sunday 🙂
BEAUTIFUL Lauren! LOVE the fun ideas you come up with!! (I got a flower book from the author you shared I believe last summer the paper garden summer blooms) I got her other one.. I LOVE it.. oh my! So much fun.. I see flower ideas everyewhere! HA HA!!!
I will try to get this challenge done up… I ADORE your templates….
Have a GREAT ady!
Lauren, I love that you are going to do different challenges everyweek!! There’s sure to be something for everyone!
I LOVE your box, especially those cherry blossoms!!! Are those petals made with heart punches?? PTI heart punches, by chance?? Okay, okay, I know you said you would do a video……just have some serious curiousity brewing! :>:>
How exciting to play and create with your templates. I knew you would have come up with a ton of terrific ideas! I really like the idea of variety and it keeps things really fresh! Thanks again.
I just wanted to say that I absolutely love all of the little details that go into your packaging. I’m so lazy, the inside of that box would have been blank! But seeing how much impact it makes, maybe I’ll think twice about it next time. Stunning as usual!
This gift box is fantastic! The person that receives this will just love it. I really like that the box is lined, that makes it look so ‘store bought’ and finished.
Lauren great idea to mix up the challenges! This will really give me a chance to have a lot of gifts made ahead of time and ready to go when I need one! Once again, you just outdo yourself! and love the way you did the cherry blossoms! The gift looks great! Cindy
Gorgeous! Bath and Body should buy this from you! I hope to participate in the challenge too but have to do a little house stuff first since I was so excited to get started right away on your DT call/challenge yesterday. Why doesn’t the house take care of itself?? hee hee 😉 have a great day and I am glad you have decided to keep the challenges going. Looks like a ton of fun!!!
Beautiful Lauren…What a wonderful gift set this is. You, as always…are amazing…Hope you and yours are doing well 🙂
Awesome set you created here Lauren! I also love your animated signature. Cool!!!
Totally rockin as usual! You are a template superstar!!! Gotta love it!
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Lauren! I absolutely love your work here! How lovely. I can’t wait to see how you make those flowers! I took a stab at the challenge, it’s not as pretty as yours!
Erin R
Just read about your teaching class in New England.
Your comment about your height got to me, I am a
Great Gramma in my 70’s and I am 5ft. 10 inches too.
You hold your head up high sweetie and be proud of
who you are. You are head and shoulders above the
crowd, and so is your talent, you are somebody!!!
Walk tall and be proud of yourself, but keep your sweet
humble spirit. A little advise from an old Grammy who
knows.
Love, Gayle
Lauren, I have to agree with Gayle – be proud of who and what you are – so many women would love to be tall and look like you (not to mention your incredible talent and inner strength)! I’m 5’4″ and think I’m too short; you’re 5’10” and think you’re too tall. So what’s up with that? Do we think all women should be 5’7″? Women are so self-critical. We should take lessons from the short, fat, bald guys who think they are chick-magnets! LOL! Seriously, let’s pledge to embrace our differences – they are what make us unique and interesting. 😀 Now I’ll get off my soapbox…
This gift box is incredibly beautiful and feminine. I love its simplicity, yet it has a WOW factor. If I was the lucky recipient, I wouldn’t care what was inside – the box itself is a wonderful gift! I can’t wait to see how you created the exquisite cherry blossoms. Your talent and creativity never cease to amaze me.
Ok Lauren – my post is up and I “rose” to the challenge. It was great and I got my gifts all packaged up for my Administrative Assistants too! 🙂 Thanks for all the encouragement. Hugs n smiles.
Lauren, I posted another project for your template challenge. I love this because it’s forcing me to get those templates out of the computer and put them to creative use. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Lauren, this box is beautiful! Your flowers are drop dead gorgeous! I love the idea of these challenges. I bought the for {keep}sake box over the weekend for a gift I needed to make & so I could participate. Too cool!
AWESOME challenge Lauren, I’m loving it!! i just LOVE your templates!! :0) congrats on another FABULOUS gift set soooo gorgeous!!
Hi Lauren! This was my first time to use one of your templates and I LOVED it! Thanks so much…it went together so easily! Can’t wait to try another!
Hi Lauren! I am so excited about this challenge! I have quite a few of your templates, and I love coming up with new designs!The gifts that I have made using your templates have certainly had the “Wow” factor I have been looking for! I would love to be a part of your design team. The templates are my absolute favorite! Thanks for your inspiration!
Hi Lauren!
I had another idea for a gift set using your “Captured Card Case.” It is posted on my blog. I just love your templates!
FINALLY! I got back from the recording studio later than planned, and was afraid I wouldn’t get my project posted in time! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Hoping to use your color challenge tonight!
Hey, better late than never!!!! I just loved this template!!!
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