One of the best gifts to give is bath and body products!!
I LOVE packaging these items because:
1) They are fun-and generally pretty
2) They look awesome in my templates :D)
3) They really dress up a simple, and inexpensive. yet thoughtful gift
4) EVERYONE loves to smell good (right?)
5) SAVES YOU MONEY!
Seriously, you can spend SO MUCH (or so much MORE) when you get a bath set already wrapped up in something somewhat “fancy”. They KNOW that presentation is EVERYTHING! I could say that till I’m BLUE in the face, but think about it!
WHAT attracts you to certain things? OK basically everything in life-is the advertisement!
The packaging of a product, the store sign, the advertisement logo or jingle! Its all about presenting something in a attractive way. Even when you go for a job interview. You try to look your best, right? People notice that stuff, and as far as advertising its all in your subconscious but it totally works.
Today I will show you how you can use BOTH templates from this months release to make a great gift set for UNDER $12!! Actually, you can obviously get even less expensive stuff and do it for far less, but this is what my sets would cost.
Now I did MORE of making my own patterned paper. Both gift sets use my newest template releases
Let’s Do Lunch and Ready, Set Wrap!
I’m totally in LOVE with both for very different reasons.
I thought I would show you SIMILAR designs using both templates, and packaging the same items too, so you can see just how cute they BOTH are!
I used Everyday Classics (the anniversary set, not available for purchase :C SORRY!) to make my OWN patterned papers. If you can’t tell I’m LOVING that these days, and saving myself from BUYING paper too 😀 Use what you have! Making your own patterned paper is taking you BACK to the BASICS!
OK first up-Ready, Set, Wrap!
I needed a QUICK gift for Amber’s dance teacher.
I used Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Sweet Blush, and Spring Moss with Ripe Avocado ink for these colors-stamped onto vintage cream.
I added little pearls to the flower centers.
Side view
I LOVE the look.
Now this template comes with the decorative curved layer.
I used my technique for making an additional mat layer. As seen in this video
I hope this video is helpful for you to try even more layering options, for those of you who love lots of layers! Now you don’t need to be intimidated to try it.
Now for the tag-
I love the touch of this flower I punched/layered to be like what I thought this flower would look like in 3D form!
It was a quick and simple touch, but I felt it really made the gift a WOW! Amber signed her name to the back (I was very tight on time and didn’t make a card! GASP!)
Now here is what is inside
These are aromatherapy body wash/body lotion from Bath & Body Works.
I just laid them down, side by side, and they were a perfect fit.
I then just folded in the sides, and Amber was off to dance rehearsal with a pretty and easy gift for her teacher!
Supplies:
My Timeless Template: Ready, Set, Wrap!
Stamps: Everyday Classics, Mega Mixed Messages, Garden of Life
Cardstock: Sweet Blush , Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Vintage Cream, Spring Moss, Vellum cardstock, Bitty Dots 2008
Ink: Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado
Ribbon: Ripe avocado
Other: Flower punch, butterfly punhc, adhesive pearls, tag punch
Now we move on to another gift-using Let’s Do Lunch!
I used the same stamp set:Everyday Classics in Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, River Rock, and Ocean Tides for this paper creation.
I love the colors in this.
I am using no handle. No fancy closure. This is presenting as just a gift box! Now imagine it on a desk somewhere?! Love it.
I went to Bath & Body Works and purchased some small body wash/body lotions for about $5 each.You could totally catch a SALE and stock up, but I bought full price.
The Sea Island Cotton is my FAVORITE!! So I went with that for this box.
There are two in this gift set. Just a nice, simple gift.
Now for the detail flower on the ribbon-just like the other creation above.
You can fit 4 of the small size body wash/lotions in the Let’s Do Lunch template! But for today I used 2.
I had some really pretty tulle to set inside.
If you laid them side by side-4 would fit.
Seriously look how pretty and elegant these are-without TONS of work or MONEY invested!
Supplies:
My Timeless Template: Let’s Do Lunch
Stamps: Everyday Classics
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, River Rock, Blue Bayou
Ink: River Rock, Vintage Cream, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Ocean Tides
Ribbon: SU! Blue Bayou
Flower punch, adhesive pearls
So that is my fun peek for today! I have so much more to share, but need to get my other projects done!
Tomorrow is another day 😀
I hope you like seeing the same idea for the 2 separate templates. I had fun with this one.
Thanks for stopping by.
Now for more peeks be sure to check out Nicholes blog, Michelle, Melissa, Lisa and Candice.
36 Responses for "Video: Bath and Body……made beautiful"
Both of these are fabulous. I still say you need your own store Lauren! I don’t think there is a color that I wouldn’t like in either of these .. and you’re selling stamps too … once I see what you’ve done I want to buy the stuff to do the same thing..
Gorgeous girlie! Love the coordination — and the templates…seriously. They’re AWESOME!
Can hardly wait to purchase these templates – awesome gift holders! They both really pack a Wow effect.
Each project has different taste and all are adorable. Thanks for sharing the technique, you make our life easy 😀
Take Care
These templates are coming RIGHT in time! What PERFECT teacher’s gifts!!! I love your boxes! — especially the pink floral one! That tag is GORGEOUS!!!
Holy cow girl….FANTASTIC designs on both of them….can’t wait til the 15th!
I LOVE these templates! Another must have for my collection. What great teacher gifts! Once again you out did yourself. You amaze me with your creations!
Thanks for all you do in the stamping world.
Hello Lauren! Is amazing what you do!!! even if it only takes you little time it turns out perfect!! And the pictures are amazing!!! I am a huge fan of your work!!
Have a great day!! can’t wait for the next peek!!! = )
Beautiful Work. And you make it look so effortless!
Awesome video Lauren! Lauren boxes templates are awesome and yes the body works products will fit perfectly. I made a gift for a friend using the “from the desk of” template and the gift looked so beautiful and delicate. Like Lauren says you can customize the gift box by matching the paper with the product you are buying.
I’m not getting paid for this comment..LOL
just happy to be able to make something special for someone, thanks to Lauren’s templates.
Your projects are super cute and I love all the ideas you come up with! Just handing someone a square box wrapped up will not do anymore! Thank you for all the inspiration and creativity you give out.
Totally CUTE!!! just waiting for the released day 🙂
Lauren – I love you! I love these templates! I cannot WAIT for release day!
Wonderful! Wonderful!! Wonderful!!! These templates are tops on my purchase list for the 15th. I haven’t tried any of your templates yet so I am excited to be trying these two templates first. I am sure I will want to have them all. Can’t wait until then. Thanks for all of your hard work.
Ever since your challenge to do something inspired by a bath product I have been going crazy! I have bought (on sale at $3 each) the little lotions and shower gels and packaging one in each of your purseonality templates – super cute – add a tag and no card needed LOL. NOW I love that I can continue to give this great gift but packaged in a NEW way – !
WOO HOO. OK – a request for a template idea – wedding favors????
absolutely gorgeous as usual. these would make perfect thank you gifts.
absolutely awesome and perfect timing for teacher’s gifts…..love the colors … phenomenal…..
you continue to amaze me with your talent and creativity.
Beautiful boxes! Love your work
Thanks so much for the matting tutorial! 🙂 I loved it….I usually just “eye” everything, but I am gonna start using the template! 🙂
Your projects, as usual, we beautiful and I am sure Amber’s dance teacher loved it! 🙂
Just great — gorgeous samples and a very straight-forward, clear video that takes out the intimidation. It goes without saying that I already am in love with the templates. I love their graceful curves! And now I feel confident I can layer those curves without it being a disaster!
I am totally in awe! I just purchased a few of your templates a few weeks ago and have been so busy creating. Thanks for coming up with such beautiful templates that allow the rest of us to package things in such a unique and creative way! You are absolutely amazing!!!!
Lauren these projects are FAB!!! Your video was so very helpful thank you so much for sharing your tips. Have a great day.
Both are so stinkin cute! Cannot wait until the 15th!
BEAUTIFUL~GORJUUUUUSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Lauren, these are so perfect!! I can’t wait for these to come out so I can get started on a few projects myself. Thanks for all your hard work.
These are beautiful. I love the “Let’s do lunch” box. It is a great idea. It woudl be nice to make a cute baby gift set that I need to make. TFS!!!
Both of your projects are adorable ~ how could you not have the *WOW* factor when receiving and opening them? Plus, they look like they cost a $million bucks$ to be a custom fit ~~ you really do need your own store, and I’m not referring to Etsey!!!
OMG I am always buying B& B stuff. Especially when it is on sale. But I never have anything really cool to put in int for a gift. NOT anymore. Just love, love it. You rock L.
FYI on a really sad note. The digi stamp that you showed the other day for Kayleigh. I went to that link and it literally broke my heart to see all that she had been through. Then I went back yesterday and saw that she had passed away. They were in the hospital in Charlotte which is about an hour from where I live. So sad for them.
As always…you have done a fantabuLouso (is that a word?) job on these! I love them and the colors of both are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Both of these gifts are so special anyone would love to receive them. I love Bath & Body products!
These are Beautiful..
a Perfect Gift..TFS
Great video 🙂
OMG you just keep creating such wonderful projects!
Oh I wish I had crafty friends so I could get gifts like this, instead I’ll now have to take your ideas & give them to my friends.
You’re just such a talented lady!!!! Just absolutely love to see EVERY post you do. Also love how to cover everything even simple things.
Hugs from Australia
I seriously can’t get over the stuff you come up with! I saw these two projects earlier before I stopped by the craft store. I perused the designer paper there and NOTHING even came close to the beautiful paper you created for both projects! And hello…$10-$25 a pack?! OMG.
Where does this mojo come from?! I just want an ounce…itsy bitsy little ounce of it 🙂 LOL
Love everything about both projects…especially the matching flowers you created! VERY cool!!
These are fantastic! Love the colors! And the video made me slap myself in the head and say “DUH”! Why is it I can never think of these cool tricks? I guess that’s why you are Lauren Meader and I am NOT! LOL!
Wow! These are fabulous! Love them both!
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