got me wanting to share some more samples 😀
Thanks everyone for the love and kind words re: my template post! You all just put the biggest smile on my face! I so needed that. It means a lot because I have so much family drama going on, that I can’t discuss (nothing to do with my kids!), but has taken quite the emotional toll on me the last few days, on top of being sick. Then on top of that mess, Amber has had an on and off fever of almost 104 since last night too, and they “think” its a virus.
Im stressing because Alexa has her Holiday Concert tonight, and I wanted us to go as a family. I needed that Holiday cheer. Now we will see how the day goes. I guess there is a lot going around right now. The important thing is to get Amber back to health and keep the rest of us that way.
AND to make matters worse, my poor moo moo (my boy cat) who has had all the urinary issues in the past, decided to eat about a 4ft string to a popped balloon (no idea where he even found that! I clean my house a bajillion times a day and missed that somewhere), and I spent hours in the animal ER, while I was sick, till about 2 am. Cost us a tad over $500-just for the check up, x-rays, IV fluids, some high fiber food and laxatives! We have to wait and watch him. We couldn’t afford the $3,100 for surgery. CRAZY!!! Just what I needed. We did find out during that visit that he has kidney disease and kidney stones :C Poor baby. Now after this string drama (God willing he survives it) we have to totally revamp his diet to a new food.
Sorry. This is such a downer post. It started happy. YIKES! I just feel very overwhelmed right now, I spent the entire day yesterday in tears. Not like me. Anyway-onto happier stuff.
This has to be brief-so here we go!
I’m going to share 3 template samples today using My Timeless Templates© and one I free handed 😀
I am also using Rockin Holiday, Holiday Script (for the sentiments) and Pretty Papers in the Winter Wonderland collection- for all the projects you see here too!
First up, a pretty little ornament box, or something to house some holiday treats (not sure what I’m doing yet) using my For Keep{Sake} template
I used vellum in the window, which I stamped my tree onto, them dry embossed from the back to make it pop forward. Rather 3D. I used various gel pens and glitter to finish off the festive tree. Rather than cut out the rectangle, for my window-like on the template, I used the nestabilities Label die to cut this shape instead 😀 I ran my gold marker along the inside edges of the frame, before I attached my vellum inside.
Top view
I used my scrap piece from the front window as a decorative accent on the lid! No waste here. The gold ribbon is from the Gold Couture collection!
Lid off
This template is the Music Makeover-This is a CD case cover, but can be so much more (check my sidebar for more My Timeless Template ideas!) but this time Im sticking with music.
I loved the image & sentiment from Rockin Holiday-it is perfect for this to hold Christmas Music 😀 I am making this for the kids to keep in their room with their fave Holiday songs.
I printed my template on ivory cardstock, then I added Pretty Paper Winter Wonderland collection to the front & back panels
I didn’t burn my CD yet, but here is the open view.
I just die cut the Spellbinders Lables nestabilites, and used the inner rim of the die to add holes and faux stitch it. Really quick and simple. The pretty papers really dress this up without lots of work for me. Considering this is for my kids, I won’t care if it gets ruined over time so much.
This next template is a FREE download from My Timeless Templates© called Stocking Stuffer. There are also more uses, but with the holidays here its just the cutest holder for so many things!
This uses mainly the patterned paper. I just printed on copy paper, and layered it onto my patterned paper when it was time to cut. I used a faux suede technique on the toe & heel.
Here is a close up of the tag.
I used the stockings on the fireplace image from Rockin Holiday. Snowflake is a old punch from SU!
LAST but not least (I LOVE this project) I hand cut a cute Mitten (front & back) that I made into a boxy bag!
Isn’t is so pretty?
The best part, all the squares are punched pieces of the Pretty Papers Winter Wonderland collection, all pieced together!! I little furry trim, and a simple tag-done!
I have to say the piecing took at least an hour! I wanted it to be perfectly balanced!
Its pretty good size too. I was so happy with it.
Here is the close up tag-
Well that is it for me. I don’t have much time today. I’m feeling awful, my daughter is sick too, and I have a TON of deadlines to meet, and so much else going on, I hope I can get it all done! The day just began, and already I need a nap :C
Thanks for stopping by 😀
Lauren
49 Responses for "All this talk about templates….."
Big Hugs! I hope the germs go away soon. I’m so sorry about Moo Moo, I have spent way too many hours in ER with my cats bawling my eyes out, so I know exactly how you feel. They are family members, so it takes a lot out of you.
Thanks for sharing your great ideas. I bought the templates, just haven’t downloaded them yet – oops!
I have done the same thing with my male cat as he has those issues as well. And I have spent a pretty penny. Special diet food etc.. The things that we do for our animals.lol.. Take care
LOVE LOVE LOVE that stocking! I am using that template (englarged) for all of Jordan’s friend’s gifts this year. She (correction I) will be making a ton of goodies to go in them. I hope you, the kiddos, the cat (is that everybody?) is feeling better. -Molly B
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sending {{{hugs}}} and prayers that Amber gets better, so does Moo Moo and the drama subsides so you can enjoy some holiday cheer & go to Alexa’s Christmas program! hang in there! great projects
Ok Miss Lauren! Chin up, it will all be ok! Moo Moo will pass the string, no issues, and it’s a good thing to find out about his kidney issues now, so you can change his diet. Just think of it as a “FREE” diagnosis; he was there for the string, so the diagnosis of his kidneys was a freebie! Don’t let the family stuff get you down either, it all works out the way it’s supposed to!
I have really been enjoying your site! I have always scrapbooked and used to do some stamping, but I’m now more into papercrafting lately! I downloaded the free templates and love your stocking idea! I’m definitely going to be using it! I’m excited to get some stuff from PaperTrey but it will have to wait until after Christmas!
So sorry you have had such a rough time lately! Hope everyone (moo moo included) gets to feeling better soon! Make some coffee or tea, put on some Christmas music and hopefully you’ll get your Christmas cheer back soon! 😀
Argg. Cyber – hugs to you. Hate those 2 am at the Vet hospital bits – hate that unexpected cost – and really hate when your little ones have 104 degree temps and you have to wait it out til because its probably a virus but maybe not…on top of being sick yourself. You need some hugs – thanks for all the bright cheer your projects bring to other!
Too cute Lauren 😀 I enjoy your creations so much!! I am using your stocking template for Christmas goody bags for my kids this year (I wonder if I can shrink it… hmmmm). You’re so creative 😀 I hope you have a better day and the kiddos all feel better- you’ve got God on your side girl so there’s nothing He wont get you thru! Take care and have a great day.
Argg. Cyber – hugs to you. Hate those 2 am at the Vet hospital bits – hate that unexpected cost – and really hate when your little ones have 104 degree temps and you have to wait it out because its probably a virus- but maybe not…on top of being sick yourself. You need some hugs – thanks for all the bright cheer your projects bring to other!
SO sorry to hear about everything that’s going on right now! When it rains, it sure pours sometimes! I find that one of the best things to do is to start counting your blessings, and there’s always the old adage – Whatever God leads you to, He’ll lead you through! Think about the footprint story… I sure hope that things will straighten themselves out so you can enjoy the holidays! Give my best to Amber and hopefully you both will pull through this (and moo moo will “push out” the string that he swollowed)! Take care and God Bless!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW, LOVE your new template samples! Simply AWESOME!!!!!!
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR MO MO I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL I HAD TO PUT MY LAB MIX DOWN DUEING THE SUMMER, I HAD HIM FOR 8 YEARS…..KEEP YOUR CHIN UP. ON WORD HOW DO YOU KEEP YOU CD FLAP CLOSED?
Sorry to hear things aren’t going so well for you. Hoping Amber feels better and you can all go to the concert together. Our pets are just like family and when things go wrong with them it really hurts.
Love your projects!! You are so talented and love all your ideas.
Very long range hugs and wishes for things to improve in both health and family issues. Love the creations you shared as always.
Sorry to hear your poor kitty is ill again. Hope Amber is soon feeling better. You are amazing with all the turmoil you are still blowing us all away with your talent. Hope things are soon better on the home front, take care and get lots of rest so you aren’t the next one to get sick. You need a Mommy day at the spa!! Ann Lind
My poor Lauren! I can relate, we have all been sick here! Me for 3 1/2 weeks now, Noah for 2 1/2weeks, hubby 2 weeks, and Naomi 10 days! We spent the Thanksgiving break all in bed! Awful! The kids had the very high fever like Amber, usually in the middle of the night and we had to put Noah in a cool bath at 3am more than once! 🙁
I hope it won’t be the same for you! *sending good health vibes your way*♥
And the cat on top of it all! Those little strings are very dangerous, they can cut right through the intestine, yuck, and of course they are crazy about them, sigh! 🙁
I hope this will end up well and fast too!
I have been so sick I didn’t get much occasions to play with your templates but I LOVE them. I used the music-makeover yesterday as a simple giftbox for a little bragbook I made (it’s on my blog) but I kept it super extra simple so that your box wouldn’t steal my spotlight, LOL! 😉 😀
I am completely freaking out that december is here and nothing is ready for the teachers etc… I’m sure your templates will help me one way or another! 😀
Big hugs and hot chocolate!♥ Get well very very soon! (and try to ignore the family drama…)
Lauren, I’m sorry to hear about Moo Moo’s issues. My daughter has a cat that suffers with kidney stones so I know what that is like. Hopefully the new diet will help out. I was hoping you’d be feeling better by now. Saying prayers for you and your daughter’s quick recovery and sending you cyber hugs!
I just love your project with the For Keeps Sake template! That vellum in the opening is a really nice touch! You did a super job on hand cutting the mitten!
Hang in there! And thank you for keeping the inspiration going for all of us even when you are overloaded. You are an inspiration!!!! Feel better soon!
Oh Lauren, so sorry to hear about everything. I hope your family drama ends soon, your daughter gets feeling better, Alexa has a great concert, and you are feeling better as well. Also, poor kitty. Trust me I know about the vet bills, WOW is all I gotta say.
Great job with the templates. You gave me an idea to use the gift box template for what I was going to make my boy’s sunday school teachers. Now, I just gotta figure out how to package the pizzelle’s, ugh!!! At least I am almost done with my christmas cards, geez!!!
Wow! These are all gorgeous samples!
Hope everything works out for the whole lot!
Hang in there Lauren! I hope all is better in the next couple of days. 🙂 Hugs, Sarah
That mitten is TOO MUCH! I love it. {HUGS} with whatever you and your family are dealing with. I know you’ll make it through. You’re such a strong woman.
Lauren I love your templates — they are so easy to put together. I made “all boxed up tonight with some cards for my secret santa gift.
I hope all gets better in the next few days.
So sorry to hear things are down for you right now, i hope you guys get well soon!! Hang in there!
You creations are fantastic as usual!
boy, oh boy… when it rains, it pours….
Poor little Amber. I sure hope she’s feeling better real soon and is able to make the concert. As far as all the other drama – I hope that settles down too.
Hugs and prayers for your little Moo-Moo too. I hope he’s feeling better soon too. You do have a lot on your plate!
Love all your projects! It’s always such a treat to come look at all your creations!
I’ll be thinking of you~
Hugs!
Hey girl – sorry about all that. My cat died of kidney disease after that whole contamination thing – if you want to email me I have a lot of info about what you should feed him to keep him healthy. poor baby
Oh Lauren, I’m sorry I wasn’t able to visit yesterday, hope that all worked out okay and you all went to the concert together and had a wonderful time!
Your projects are all wonderful!!!
Sorry to hear about your illnesses. I hate being sick and hate it even more when my kids are sick! Love your work as always. LOVE LOVE LOVE the mitt boxed up. Is this going to be a template? I am all over it if it is. Besides snowmen I love mitts for holidays. Thanks for sharing. Hope you feel better soon.
Very cute, thanks for the ideas!
Linda H
Sacramento, CA
I’m praying for you, Lauren!
Thank you for sharing these creations even with all that’s going on. They are fantastic.
When it rains, it pours! So sorry to hear about all that’s happening. I hope Amber and Moo Moo are feeling better soon, and that you all have an enjoyable weekend. Thanks for taking the time to share all your wonderful projects. They are simply adorable.
Big hugs!
I wish I could come and give you a big huge {{{HUG}}} but a cyber one will have to suffice for now. I’m sorry for all that is going on right now – and I hope one by one, everything resolves…RAPIDLY.
As far as your projects, I just love them. I will be utilizing some of your templates for gifts this year, so I thank you for giving me the tools!
Give Amber a hug from us too – poor thing…I she feels well enough for everyone to go to the concert together tonight.
Much love –
T
Those are amazing and fabulous!!! Love your templates.
Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family, hoping everyone gets well soon so that you guys can enjoy the holiday season. Hoping your family issues are resolved as well. Sorry to hear that you are going through such a hard time right now. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Oh Lauren…I’m sorry about your kitty!! Hugs!!
All of your projects TOTALLY ROCK, and I love all of the pretty papers and wonderful images!! Fantastic!!
Thanks for sharing your template ideas! I think they are so great. I have used my templates often and am thankful for your creativity! I hope that you, the kids and cat are soon feeling better. It is time to have those things behind you! Take care!!!
*hugs* I hope you and Amber get better quickly.
I’m sorry to hear about Moo Moo. Our cat is on a special (and very expensive diet) for kidney disease too. He also suffers from FLUTD. We just took him to the vet and they gave him 1-2 years at the very most. I feel your pain Lauren. I hope Moo Moo pulls through.
Whatever family dramas you are going through, I hope things get sorted out and you and your family can have a happy holidays.
Hi Lauren…
Keep that “Big” smile on your face…things will
get better! “Germs”…I hope everyone is
feelin’ better soon :)….so sorry to hear about
your cat 🙁 …ouch,vet bills are so costly…hope
he mends okay.
Great projects!! Thanks for templates..
lovin’ the stocking 🙂
Hugs to all…”Happy Holidays”
Praying for all your ills to heal and your kitty too. Things always seem worse around the holiday’s, I think all the holiday stress cuts down on our usual ability to cope.
I used your template for the box you made and placed a battery votive candle in side. I had made these for Thanksgiving with fall leaves, I also used small leaf punches to punch out the velum. For Christmas I stamped snowflakes on the velum and trees and snowmen. I found color changing votives in Home Depot for the tree ones, they change from blue, to red, to yellow to green.
HUGS to you!
I think these projects are all so cute! i realy lvoe that first box! So pretty!
I am sorry to hear that things are stressful, I hope you resolve that soon. I just wanted to say that I am loving these new templates and all the examples that you are showing us. They are wonderful! I have been printing out the stockings like crazy!!!! Call me a mad woman but they are so simple. I am making one for all of my co-workers and I will be filling them with candies and a little goodie and leave them on their desks the day before Christmas Eve to suprise them in the morning. Thank you for all the great ideas. And wish Alexa good luck from California from us! Hope Amber feels better too!
Sorry to hear that things are not going well. Hopefully everyone will be healthy soon, and you can sort out all the other stressful things going on.
It’s a stressful time of year as is so don’t let anyone add to it. Awaken each morning knowing that the day will bring blessings both visable and invisable and sometimes you don’t realize they are blessings until later. Put on a smile, keep your chin up and get yourself and your kids well. Thenk deal with the rest of the world!
Lauren I am so sorry. When it rains it poors. Thing will get better. They always do your never given more than you can handle. Hope all is well.
Oh My Gosh Lauren! Hope you and Amber feel better soon… and sorry about your cat! Cant wait to see your new stuff!
Kris
Oh Lauren I am so sorry for your troubles I will keep you, your family and your kitty in my prayers. I hope things will get better soon. Try to enjoy your weekend and as always TFS.
Debbie/Phx AZ
This is really insane stuff. I just love it.
I think these projects are all so cute! i realy lvoe that first box! So pretty!
hi lauren!
i have a question about the use of your blog creations and timeless templat=
es. i have a store on etsy and was wondering if i would be violateing any c=
opyrights if i were to sell Finished poeces? i want to be sure this is ok a=
nd allowed as i dont want to do anything to hurt anyones businesses.
thanks! and i cant wait for the next round of templates!!
-Loretta Norman
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