WOW! I’m overjoyed at the response to our first release yesterday!
If you didn’t know My Time Made Easy™ LLC is now officially open ☺
We have released :
2 Pretty Impressions © acrylic stamp sets: All A Flutter © image set and All A Flutter Sentiments ©
2 Pretty Packaging © templates : All A Flutter© and Shutt-erfly ©
2 Pretty Printables © digital paper collections : Fluttering By© and Shutt-erfly ©
and we have a NEW! Addition to the digi paper line: our EXCLUSIVE Color Me Pretty © Collection.
NEW! Pretty Pieces © Cut File : Flutters and Flowers ©
This is SO exciting to get such a warm welcome into the industry. Thank you to all of you who have supported me from the beginning. I have to say there have been quite a few people who told me that I would not be able to do this on my own, and while I’ve had my share of learning experiences (with many more to come), here I am!
This shows everyone, you can do anything you set out to do! Goals big or small, nothing is out of grasp.
So without further delay, let’s get to what you came for! More samples!
I have 2 samples for you and today my Design Team member Katie Cotton has 2 projects to share with you as well!
Here is a PEEK at her 2 projects.
All A Flutter ©
I believe Katie has a gift tutorial for you too!
Here is a peek at her second project
Shutt-erfly ©
HMM! I like what I see so far ☺
Now it is my turn!
First I will share a SIMPLY elegant gift set that uses our All A Flutter © image and sentiment set, in coordination with the Pretty Packaging template: Shutt-erfly ©. This template is flying off the virtual shelf!!! I simply can’t wait to see your take on projects made with it.
I wanted to share a SIMPLE coordinating gift set with you.
I LOVE chocolate and white. A monochromatic color scheme always looks so clean, fresh and elegant.
So for my box, I made it as large as I could to fit 12 X 12 cardstock. I cut my template from a Ganache cardstock.
What goes better with butterflies than this punched border?! Simple WOW!
I was inspired by the wired polka dot ribbon for this gift set. It reminded me of the dotted wing prints from the All A Flutter © set.
I kept this as simple as possible. I used my nestabilities for my circle layers.
I stamped the butterfly first, then masked it. I stamped a sentiment from the All A Flutter Sentiment set © to fill the background. LOVE the look!
The shimmer in the wing prints, matched the shimmer in the ribbon. I brown stickles to the dots, and it was perfect!
I love the look of the wired ribbon too.
Now for the top…I view the “butterfly/flower” shaped closure as the “leaves” for my vellum flower, which I scored to add more POP and interest.
Take note of the bottom. There is a scalloped square layer. I used the largest scallop square nestability. Fits perfectly!
I decided that I would make a card to match my Shutt-erfly © box
“It’s the little things that make life big” I adore that sentiment, and enjoyed finally having it in this fun and whimscial font.
Supplies:
Pretty Impressions ©: All A Flutter ©, All A Flutter Sentiments ©
Pretty Packaging ©: Shutt-erfly ©
Cardstock: Ganache, White Vellum, White
Ink: Chocolate
Other: Martha Stewart border punch, polka dot wired ribbon, chocolate stickles, circle nestabilities, flower punch
NEXT UP!!
Now I have a sample utilizing the All A Flutter © Pretty Packaging.
When I created this I knew I wanted to create a gift package with this template where the wings flutter forward!
I think it looks amazing in person! And it’s filled with an assortment of DOVE chocolates.
I created the main All A Flutter © template in the standard size, and assembled it as directed. I then resized the wing front/back, and wing prints to be about 2 inches smaller.
As you can see I also used the NEW! Pretty Printables Paper in Shutt-erfly © for my wing prints. I switched out the circles for buttons. The body cut out was created using my oldie but goodie paper crimper!
I added a simple ribbon handle, that is attached using some cute flower brads, to match (from Making Memories).
I knew I wanted to add a tag
So I created one using some of the Flutter-By Pretty Printables paper.
I tied a tag with some twine, then added a clip to adhere a tag.
I stamped my solid butterfly in chocolate ink, the solid center in a rust ink, then stamped the grid like wing prints, repeating in a copper in. To ADD to that, I painted the butterfly with pumpkin Shimmerz. For the body, I added some copper micro-beads.
DONE!
Supplies:
Pretty Packaging ©: All A Flutter ©
Pretty Impressions ©: All A Flutter ©
Pretty Printables ©digi paper in Shutter-Fly ©, and Flutter-By ©
Cardstock: Ganache, white
Ink: Chocolate, Rust, Copper
Other: ribbon, nestabilities, Prima Flower, Pumpkin Shimmerz, Micro beads, twine, desk clip, buttons, making memories brads
Well, I hope you feel inspired to give all the coordinating products a try! The *key* is to have FUN, get creative, and enjoy what you are doing!
I know I am enjoying the chance to finally share things I have been working on that I had to keep quiet!
Well it’s back to the daily grind! The kids go back to school and life goes back to a schedule!
Enjoy your Monday
I hope you come back tomorrow for more ideas!!
21 Responses for "My Time Made Easy ™ LLC Opening Day 2"
Love it I am so happy for you!
Yet again lovely work Lauren – I think the chocolate and white project is stunning. It’s so classy!
Wow – I just read your’s and Alexa’s story! I have to say, you and your daughter are truly inspiring and amazing. Having grown up with an DS aunt only a few years older than me, I know about DS and how special those children can be. My aunt is now 60 and doing well physically. She was unable to progress mentally as much as your Alexa has but she has such a special and joyful personality! They bring such joy to our lives. I don’t see her much now because she lives with her sister in Missouri but I take any chance I can to see her beautiful smile!
I too love butterflies for another reason. Two years ago I had a heart transplant and I equated my journey to a butterfly. (I have always loved butterflies.) I was a catterpillar when I was ill and couldn’t do much; after the transplant, I was in my cacoon as I healed and then morphed into a beautiful butterfly!
Oh, I almost forgot the reason I came here (and stayed up so late reading your amazing story). I don’t know much about cut files. Can any of the files you made be used with the Cricut using Design Studio?
Anyway, I’m always inspired by stories like yours and thank so much for sharing. Now I have to get off to bed!!!
Blessings,
Christine
Awesome projects Lauren! I can’t wait to start a project today with your templates and the papers I got yesterday! Now I’m thinking I need the stamps. I’m waiting on my software I ordered yesterday to update my cricuit so I can cut my own files! You rock!
Amazing~ love the colors…. the brown and white… simply stunning~ I am lovin your new projects~
WOW! I love what you did here with the All A Flutter packaging Lauren, if it looks this great on the computer I can’t even imagine what it looks like in person! Congratulations on having such a spectacular start to your new venture, I’m so happy for you 🙂
oh i just LOVE your projects yet again! Fantastic job, and your right, that chocolate and white look stunning together!
Another beautiful project, Lauren! I love the chocolate and white together…reminds me of a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting :0)
Gorgeous projects Lauren! 🙂 I’m not surprised some people told you you would not succeed on your own, it’s ashark world, LOL 😉 but I know you are gonna ace it and for several reason: You know what you are doing, and your work with Papertrey for the templates prepared you well(and I think PTI must be really sad/upset that you left). You have the right people helping you and a great support system (plus people love you and your work, that’s always a +! 😀 ) and most importantly You are talented and hardworking. You are driven and when you want something you go for it. I have NO doubt you will make it BIG in this business! Way to go girl! 😀
Beautiful Stuff! A big hug and congrats to you! I know you will be a huge sucess!
Lauren,
Butterflies are what first brought me to your blog a couple of years ago. I am so happy to see they are such a big part of your business today. Good luck with all of your new adventures – can’t wait until you begin accepting money orders for payment!!
Barb E.
I wish you the best in your new endeavors. You are an inspiration in many ways. They say anytime you follow your heart and do what you love you will succeed.
Lauren,
I have to admit, I was so very sorry to see you leave PTI, I love your work, but I didn’t doubt you would do great! Congrats! Love it!!
Way to go girly! I LOVE the brown and white – SO crisp, fresh, clean – COOL! COngrats on a super day one! I knew you would be successful – with all your talent you can’t HELP but be a huge hit!
You are making me a 3D addict thank you and congrats on your opening Hard work and real dreams usally come true
The brown and white combo really got to me have to get cutting and scoring
thank you et A demain
Gorgeous projects, Lauren! I’m so excited to have purchased some of these templates and love the ideas you present here. I love, love, love everything and plan to purchase more!! And I’m not surprised you’re off to a great start. You go girl!!!
Lauren, both of these sets are so rich & elegant looking! You always decorate your creations in the most unique & elegant ways – such an inspiration!
How did I miss this post? These are GORGEOUS!!! I love them both, but I especially love the the brown and white project! I LOVE brown with ANY color! My favorite color definitely! And I love that MS punch…one I haven’t seen! Great projects! I really need to unpack my Cricut Expression so I can start using your templates! 😉
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Hi Lauren,
I work with DOVE Chocolate and we LOVE to see the creative ways our consumers use our chocolate. Your baskets are beautiful! I just wanted to let your readers know that DOVE now has a Peanut Butter Promise that is delicious and available nationwide at mass food and drug stores.
For the latest and greatest updates from the brand be sure to visit our Web site at dovechocolate.com or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/dove_chocolate
Happy New Year and good luck with the new business!
Madison
The DOVE Chocolate Team
Twitter: Dove_Chocolate
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