Quick post for a quick gift.
I have lots to do before the first day of school tomorrow! I don’t know how I feel about it being here ALREADY.
I want to get First Day of School teacher gifts done, but we shall see! LOL!
I’m always needing little gifts for people “just because”. LIKE teacher gifts. This project is not what I have planned-my kids teachers will be getting a early peek at my NEWEST My Timeless Template for September Release- for their gifts-and they don’t even have a CLUE! LOL!
Sometimes I’m tight on time (shocker I know! LOL!) and want to make something special , but QUICKLY! I don’t think that because something was done “quicker” doesn’t mean it has any less sentiment than something you poured over for a longer time-either way, you made it from the heart, and that is what matters!
Here is a recent gift I made using the My Timeless Template: Tucked Away ©
This color combo is FAB!
Raspberry Fizz, Smokey Shadow and White-LOVE T!
I LOVE stamping/paper-crafting because now you can REALLY make personal gifts that suit the receivers personality, or reflect the gift that you are giving-in this case it is a bag of Dutch Masterpieces-Blushing Pear hard candies (they are so YUM-O!). All I could think of was Partridg in a pear tree! LOL! Granted this isn’t a partridge, nor is my tree bearing fruit, but I went with it! LOL!
I used Birds of a Feather, and Beyond Basic Borders for this one.
The Thinking of You is from the Anniversary set (unavailable for purchase) and was popped out using a SU! punch (LOVE that one!)
Now for my back panel-that was printed on Raspberry Fizz. My decorative mat layer was done in white, then stamped. I adhered the layers together, prior to assembling my template. I then ran the top flap though my Cuttlebug Machine, using a label die from nestabilties, to be able to get a DEEP frame shape cut and embossed into the top layer 😀 Now it didn’t cut through the layers, just made a very cool SIMPLE accent to my Tucked Away top!
Here you can see my bird is stamped in Raspberry onto Raspberry, with a dab of the gray on the tail, then cut out on dimensionals. The little heart rhinestone accentuates the tail and leafy swirls-perfection 😀
Now in the corners, if you look closely-you can see I added these metal side tabs (usually used on wooden purse boxes). I love the way they add to the box design, without over powering it! Just a fun embellishment!
I also spritzed my layer with my color spritzer! Fun touch.
Anyway-this was done in like 20 minutes TOPS! So definitely a fast gift!
Well speaking of gifts, I better get INKING!
Tomorrow I send the kids off to school so I hope to get some photos posted.
Till then
16 Responses for "Tucked Away Birdie"
this template is one of my favorites, honestly. I can see getting a lot of use out of it. I love what you did with the ribbon!!
Really adorable gift Lauren. I hope you enjoy your last day of summer with your kids! Hey, been meaning to ask you if you’ve heard anything about the photos of Amber you submitted to that magazine? I’m looking forward to seeing their back to school pics!
Very cute! And this color combo is wonderful. I am actually using something VERY similar for my daughter’s birthday party favors. I am using the Pretty Petal Pocket template with your idea for the purse that your daughter modelled. In fact, I got the same circle accents that you used at the store today! I am using Stampin’ Up colors black, melon mambo, and white. I’ll have to show it to you when I am done. I need to make 10 of them.
Hi Lauren, love your templates!! I just recently purchased the picnic basket, which I can’t stop making!
Your tucked away box is awesome, might have to get this one to. Love the colors you used!!
Hugs
Sandy
Too cute! LOVE the colors and design!
Very cute. I love the colors! Where do you find the corner thingies?? Those are awesome. Nice touch.
This is such a beautiful box…I just love the color combo! I wish I was your kids’ teacher! I’d be tickled to receive your beautiful gifts! I hope they know how lucky they are!
How CUTE! I have yet to use this template.. MUST find time to do just that! 🙂
I did use the pretty petal pocket for tonites blog hope.. do you recognize it! LOL! I LOVE how versatile they are and can be made to fit our visions too! THANKS for sharing your talent with us Lauren!
http://bethiejs.blogspot.com/2009/08/pti-blog-hop.html
Wishing your kiddos a happy first day of school!!!
Beautiful as always Lauren! Wait a minute, you have to send the kids back to school with gifts for the teacher? I have my twins starting preschool this year and I might have alot to learn about that stuff. LOLOL!
Adorable – love the color combo – not quite as stark as black but shadow is certainly a rich coordinate! Love how you dry embossed the top panel too! You NEVER run out of ideas!
Great and Beautiful project Lauren! Love the color combo , it’s so stunning together.
Hugs…Cynde
you are soo great
i just want to make like that but>>>>we dont have some tools in our country like paper shaper i tried hard to loke for it but >>>>>>
This is just fantastic, Lauren!!!
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