HOLY MOLY am I exhausted! I know-WHO CARES!!
(on a side note I HAVE to share that Alexa has hit her 2 year post-chemo (remission) marker! Now we go every other month for check ups! But she has to have her port-a-cath flushed monthly still> Im excited and scared to death all at the same time. Talk about emotionally draining)
TONIGHT is THE night!! Papertrey Ink has their release! I’m so excited 😀 I hope to see you tonight 😀 I’ll be back later to share my Papertrey Ink newsletter project too.
I also hope you have enjoyed the peeks I have shared here this week using My Timeless Templates 😀 Each one is labor of LOVE! I have to say they do inspire lots of great gift ideas 😀
Speaking of ideas………………I have 2 more samples to share till the BIG DAY! When YOU can buy your newest My Timeless Templates : Let’s Do Lunch and Ready, Set, Wrap!
So without further delay……………..I have samples for a girly event, and boy themed too!
Are you looking for something ELEGANT? Maybe a Wedding gift, of favor?
Well you just might LOVE this!
Using Ready, Set Wrap!
Seriously-how stunning is that?
It was exactly as I had envisioned it to be in my head.
I filled this with Raspberry Dove chocolates, but truffles or wedding cake would be darling in here too! Any favor item actually. OH! How about a Cinderella Slipper for a Fairy Tale themed princess party!! OH BOY! Maybe a piece of jewelry?? This list goes on and on.
I printed my template onto copy paper. I then used the Clearly Creative Cardstock, and cut out/scored my template.
I stamped my Fancy Flourishesonto the front, and side panels using white StazOn. Using glue dots I added Prima Hydrangea flowers, with adhesive rhinestone centers.
I added a shimmery white cardstock panel to the bottom inside, then a scallop rectangle bottom to the bottom of the assembled template.
Tied the top with a Satin ribbon to match.
I think this is just gorgeous!
Supplies:
My Timeless Template: Ready, Set, Wrap!
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes
Cardstock: Acetate, shimmery white, Raspberry Fizz
Ink: White StazOn
Ribbon: Satin Raspberry Fizz
Other: Prima flowers, adhesive rhinestones
Scallop nestabilities
OK moving on to an entirely different direction…..BOY!
Owly-a gift for a boy!
MANY of you have boys out there! I’m with you. Many of you ask me WHY I don’t make ANY boy samples using my templates?! Well, I heard ya. Its not that I CAN’T do boy stuff, I just find GIRL stuff so much more fun, easy and pretty 😀
So that being said- I made a boy gift. I used Let’s Do Lunch for this one .
I used a paint can handle, and large eyelets for the handle.
I LOVE Wise Owl 😀 so I made my own patterned paper using Guidelines 2 cardstock with the owl and bellies 😀 I think its super cute. You can’t see that each row of owls is colored differently-but thats OK
I added the sentiment to a button center, and covered it with a page pebble.
It is held closed with buckles-from a hodge podge hardware kit I had.
Just unbuckle the ribbon-
Now INSIDE……………
I added a notebook, some crayons-
which I designed my own box for, as well as a “office” set I got a Michaels Craft Store for $1!
I think this is a super adorable BOY themed art box, don’t you?
Supplies:
My Timeless Template: Lets Do Lunch
Stamps: Wise Owl
Cardstock: dark chocolate, white, Ripe avocado
Paper: Bitty Dots 2008
ink: Copic Markers, Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Pumpkin
Ribbon: Twill Ripe Avocado
Vintage button in new leaf
Paint can handle, brass large eyelets, brass hodgepodge hardware
Now if you want to go EASY PEASY-this is the sample for you:
Just use patterned paper, and a SIMPLE tag-done in under 5 minutes!
I shared a peek of this during the Blog Hop
This was my concept sample when I created the template. The concept samples are the finished template idea samples, that go to Nichole for approval 😀
This is the back
This is the side
This one was so cool and retro!
yes, like many said-almost like a bowlers bag 😀
No matter what it reminds you of-its cute, fun and has so many possibilities 😀
I cannot tell you how much I adore this specific template. It took quite some time getting the idea to work, but in the end I am so happy with the result.
Template: Ready, Set. Wrap!
Stamps Spring tags 2008
Cardstock: Black, white
Ink: Black
paper Black and white basics
Alrighty-that is all for me for now.
Tonight is the release party. I have my newsletter project due, and this weekend I am off to shop at CKC in Manchester with friends. I can’t wait. I need a day for ME!!
Thanks for stopping by
Now for more peeks be sure to check out Nicholes blog, Becky, Melissa, Lisa and Candice.
😀 See ya later!
38 Responses for "When boy, meets girl…"
Lauren, I just love your ready-set-go in the clear cardstock. I can see why you are so exhausted but I sure do love your ideas!!!
Love these ideas too….I always feel like that is ALL I say! LOL! 🙂 But it’s true! 🙂
First of all, so glad to hear the news about Alexa! Great news! Now, I love the clear box, but I really would like those raspberry Dove candies! LOL! So cute! And that owl lunchbox is so sweet for a little boy! Just another two great projects!
PTL for Alexa’s two year milestone! I’m so happy and grateful for that news!
Your projects have been out of this world. I can see why you’re exhausted! Enjoy your day out shopping – you totally deserve it!
I absolutely love your projects today – especially the clear one. You’re right… it is stunning!
Hugs and love to you!
My jaw literally dropped when I saw the clear cardstock box. It is FABULOUS!
Congrats to Alexa on her second year!
Your projects are over the top, girl!! Gotta have those temps!!
Congratulations to Alexa!!
Love these new templates but really need to know – where did you find raspberry Doves?? I need these –
I LOVE your owl lunch box!!! I have 3 boys -how cute is that for all of them to have one for vacation?! Thanks so much for sharing! Would you PLEASE oh PLEASE share the template for the crayon box???
Love the boy projects! I love all the projects and I like making girly things too. Maybe it’s because I’m surrounded by so many guys. Ü
I just love the acetate wrap box Lauren! It would have been perfect for my niece’s wedding this past weekend as her colors were raspberry fizz and ripe avocado (she and I made her invites etc using those colors!)
and your owl lunch box is so fun – love your crayon box !
First of all, congratulations to Alexa! What a great milestone!
Second, the clear Ready, Set, Wrap is absolutely stunning. I was already planning on purchasing this one, but now I’m just giddy with excitement waiting for it to be released!
And the lunchbox? Adorable, too! I saw another craft idea of making the melted muffin-tin crayons and pairing them with a decorated notebook…that would be adorable in this little lunchbox!
I appreciate all your hard work to make our crafts look like a million bucks!
Holy moly girl….all of these are fabulous! Glad all is going well with Alexa!!!
You are amazing. I am going to buy that template! Do you have a template for a gift card?
Your little daughter, Alexa is an inspiration to everyone. One of my best friends has downs syndrome. She is also an inspiration to me. I try to take her to lunch every Monday. It always turns out to be a great way to start the week.
Thank you!!!!!
Your first set is stunning… and perfect for Mother’s Day or a Tea, or Bridesmaid gift! Loved the Owl print on your second one, and the idea you had for the contents. Black and white is always so elegant. Great job on all of them.. your use of your templates is always “over the top”.
You do the most amazing things with your templates! I love how the clear box looks so elegant. It is lovely!
I love all of your ideas Lauren. Cannot wait for the release; I’m so there!
Wow, these are gorgeous all three! The clear box is so girly and sweet. The owl paper you’ve made for the lunch tin is so cute. and the black and white box is really elegant. Love all of them!
You certainly have got a gift girl. I LOVE the acetate one — it looks AMAZING! I love them all really. They’re all awesome. Can’t wait to see you tomorrow! First drink is on ME!
Your templates are amazing, as usual! I love the lunch box template! Where do you find paint can handles, BTW? can you purchase them separately? And your idea for the ready, set, wrap template with acetate is beautiful!
Congrats on Alexa’s 2-year marker!! And I must say WOW!!! I can see that have been VERY BUSY! You’re samples are AMAZING and I am SO going to get Ready-Set-Wrap! It is sooo adorable! and Let’s Do Lunch is to-die-for! FANTASTIC JOB, LAUREN!
the clear box is absolutely gorgeous – love, love, love it
totally adore the boy lunchbox and really like that you are incorporating more boy stuff……that really helps for ideas when you are surrounded by boys
love everything you do….keep up the good work
Oh what great news for you and the family about Alexa’s
2 yr. mark how all of you must be feeling right now: still we will all keep praying for her. She’s such a dolly.
The acetate wrap is adorable TFS.
Wow…such Great Ideas !!
You have such Amazing talent!!
Thanks for ALL that you share!
They are ALL Gorgeous!!
These are amazing! I am in love with these two new templates and absolutely cannot wait to use the clearly creative cardstock like you have done! Great job and THANK YOU for sharing!
This is great. As much as I love the clear ready, set, wrap project I like the let’s do lunch better. I am sure it is because I only have boys so my girlie side is almost non-existent.
Thanks for all your hard work and wonderful ideas.
Congratulations to Alexa for 2 healthy years and prayers for many, many more.
Congrats to Alexa, I’m so happy for her!
I luv these new templates Lauren & wow the ones you made for today are all fabulous!!!
I just made some with the purse template that I bought for some bridal shower prize gifts when we play games next month if you want to take a look. Hugs Rita
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Ahhh, yes, NH with duty free wine! Have a grand time, wish I was back there now. I love you boxes and the clear box is fantastic! I have two weddings coming up and I would love to do that for the gifts. You didn’t print it on the clear acetate, correct? How difficult was it to cut the acetate? Too many questions, sorry.
You are totally amazing. Love these projects…the clearly creative paper is awesome. The owl paper you created really makes a great top for the lunch box. You are the most creative person ever.
I love them both…Let’s do lunch would be awesome for a Pirate theme party. You could make the template into a treasure chest and put a treasure map, a bag of gold candy coins and so much more inside (I have 2 boys can you tell?) Love it, my wheels are turning 🙂 You rock!
I wish it was the 15th already so I could get my hands on the new templates! Awesome!
Praise God! What awesome news about Alex! You and your family are in my prayers!
The new templates are awesome! A must have! The ideas are fantastic! You are so cleaver!
I absolutely LOVE the clear box. That right there sold me on the template. Don’t get me wrong…the others were beautiful, too, but MAN that clear one is stunning! Love the lunchbox, too. I think I’ll be getting my first templates this month. Thanks so much for your endless inspiration!
I asked for wedding favor idea and you nailed it Girl with this clear box??? OMG it’s perfect – so now I have to order the template AND the flourish set …. love the little boy lunch pail too – oh Lauren you rock my world.
HUGS and smiles!
Lauren–As always, your projects and ideas are just fabulous! I’m so happy that you continue to come up with more and more wonderful ideas month after month. I look forward to reading your blog each day. You are truly an inspiration–not just in your craft life, but in your day to day life, too!
Congratulations to Alexa on passing that 2 year mark! I am a 13 year post treatment cancer survivor myself, so I know exactly why you are so excited! You have such a wonderful outlook on life, and that is sooo very important. Alexa is so very lucky to have you to love and support her. Alexa will remain in my prayers, as I believe that prayer is such a powerful thing!
Keep up the good work! I can’t wait to see the next thing you have up your sleeve!!
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