Well its the day after our November Release and the project ideas are just beginning!

Be sure you get some creative inspiration from the team:

Today I want to share my project sample using our latest template release: Tri-It

This is the cutest three dimensional triangle/pyramid shaped box, with 4 sides. You will definitely want to “tri-it” out! Perfect for the holidays, this Pretty Packaging Template makes the perfect party hat, Christmas Tree, or a tree for all seasons, Witch hat, candy corn, ice cream cone, or even a tent or tee-pee!

Since we are in the peak start of holiday decor and gift giving I’ll share my festive version using this template, creating the obvious….a Christmas Tree.

This sample was so quick and fun, but looks so much more complicated that it really is.

I chose to use the Timeless Tradition © collection, like in my Sleigh Ride sample, to serve as the focus, making the design aspect easy.

 I had to add the sleigh from the Dashing Through the Snow ©, making it three dimensional, of course.

I glued on some festive bows to the tree top. I then used a string of faux pearls to adhere down the tree edges, for a more elegant look, and added some adhesive bling to become my ornaments on the tree.

Now you may be wondering HOW or WHERE you put your gift into this marvelous package.

The scallop layer comes with the template, but you don’t even need to use it. That being said, there is a tuck in tab in the bottom, and it holds your gift in there securely!

I packaged up these yum-azing Raffaello treats, which are a  coconut covered white chocolate truffle. It has a creamy center, with an almond in the middle! Really a must try. 

I love being able to package up something that cost so little and making it that much more luxurious. After the chocolate is gone they can use this as part of their holiday decor, or re-gift it.

Lastly because I always tell you to make sure your complete the design on ALL sides of your project…here is the back of mine.

It really gives you the feeling of a pretty tree that you’d purchase for your room decor or to package up the specialist or simplest of items.

Now stepping away from the “holiday” option, you can see that this really can also become a fun and playful party hat!

Girl, boy, young or old….this is a winner!

Add some fun patterned paper (like this one from the Retro Lunch © collection) to really make this an easy wow, and perfect for any party or gift. Add some coordinating paper ribbon and it makes it even more fun and festive.

Given the tween theme (this was made for a friend of my 12 yo daughter) this was perfect!

I printed the swirl pattern from the Fanciful Flourishes © set, the fairy from Lost My Tooth ©, and used the sentiment from the Rainbow of Wishes set and then cut my tag. The colors were taken from the patterned paper.  

I just put some lip gloss, nail polish and a gift card in this one.

It was a hit!

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates: Tri-It

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Dashing Through the Snow, Rainbow of Wishes, Fanciful Flourishes, Lost My Tooth

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Timeless Tradition, Retro Lunchbox

Well I hope you have gained some creative inspiration today.

See you back here tomorrow 😀

Welcome back today!

We are celebrating our NEW! Products for our November 1st Release.

4 NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates

4 NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets

3 NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collections

4 NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files

Please view our Gallery for project samples, and alternative ways to use all our amazing coordinating products! You may also want to check out our blog for weekly challenges, and even more amazing ideas.

  In honor of our November Release each member of the design team has put together a Happy Holiday idea just in time for the holiday season!!

You will see two samples for each of the four templates we released!

 Be sure you take the time to visit each one of our talented design team members for a unique idea: 

I am using a new template called To The Point.

I know we are coming upon the Thanksgiving and the Christmas Season, but also celebrated this time of year is Hanukkah.

As far as gift packaging goes, Hanukkah themed packaging can be hard to come by, let alone finding something that is unique and versatile enough to be used all year long.

So let me share this one with you 😀

To the Point/Dreidle Box $5

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

7 1/2 Inches Long

3 Inches Wide

3 Inches Deep

To the Point/Dreidle box is going to quickly become your favorite go to Pretty Packaging Template!

This is a versatile template because both of the box ends can be designed to tucked in, creating a pointed end,

 or they can be left out, creating a rounded end, which create a softer, petal like end.

You can use this for a gift package for all seasons, or use it as a lantern, or holiday ornament! Put some family photos on the panels, and you now have an photo keepsake to showcase all year long.

Make one end rounded, and the other pointed and you have a dreidle!

This allows you to create a versatile box, with endless possibilities, and that brings me to explain how it is designed to be so versatile!

Dreidle

Obviously this Pretty Packaging Template was fashioned after the dreidle, which is one of the best known symbols of Hanukkah. A four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side, the dreidel is used to play a fun Hanukkah game of chance.

 A dreidle is a spinning top in which the four sides of the top bear four Hebrew letters.

The four letters which appear on the four corners of a dreidel allude to the miracle of Hanukkah. They spell out: Nes (N-miracle), Gadol (G-great), Haya (H-happened) and Sham (S-there, meaning in Israel).

 The Hebrew letters are included with this template! 

(click photos to enlarge)

 nun

 gimel

 hei

 and shin.

To create this box, you point the tabs of one end in, and fold the tabs of one end out. You then have a fancy & fabulous dreidle box!

In my sample I used the frame image from the Occasional Labels © set, and stamped the Hanukkah sentiment from the Sentimental Occasions © set. The tag was cut out using the Occasional Labels © Pretty Pieces Cut File.

In my dreidle I packaged up some silver playing coins that I found in the dollar store. I plan to package up some candy to, so the kids have what they need to play the game.

Petal Point

When you fold both end out, so the rounded edged come together to form a petal like end of the box. You can use pretty ribbons to tie the box closed, or use removable adhesive.

(you will see my version of this sample soon!)

To the Point

When you fold in the ends to create pointed ends of the box. This allows you to make a more masculine styled box, and just another various design you may find fun!

So, as you will soon see, there are MANY options for this amazing new template!

 Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates:

To the Point/Dreidel Box

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:

Sentimental Occasions, Occasional Labels

Pretty Pieces Cut File:

Sentimental Occasions Label

Well, I really hope you all have enjoyed seeing the previews of what we have coming today. I look forward to sharing more with you tomorrow, so come back then!

Thanks for stopping by today!

I have so much more to share before we celebrate our official November Release.

Also sharing projects today are:

I really don’t know where to start, and what to share next! I think given the fact we are heading into the holidays I will share a fun holiday themed template, that I think is so adorable.

Sleigh Ride $5

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

 3 3/4 Inches Tall

4 Inches Wide

6 1/2 Inches Long

 Here is our completed sample which looks amazing!

Sleigh bells ring, as Santa delivers gifts all over the world! Now you can be just like Ole’ Saint Nick, and send along your own sleigh full of holiday cheer!

How fun would it be to see someone present your gift in this?! This Pretty Packaging Template was designed for you to perfectly present a variety of gifts, or use as centerpiece on your holiday table, under the tree or as a decoration throughout your home! 

Here I took a simple brown paper lunch bag, filled it with a variety of candy and $ store mini toys/stickers, and piled it into the sleigh.

Using brads I punched two holes into the front, and strung through my gold cord.

I have long awaited a sleigh template, and this was well worth the wait. I love the design, and what it can hold. Don’t forget you can resize it to suit your needs too.

Of course no sleigh would be complete without this guy!

I HAD to have Mr. Claus standing next to this sleigh full of joy!

I printed him 4 or 5 times first. I then colored and cut out one main Santa, and then picked and chose to multi-layer several of the pieces on him for a very realistic look. It was so fun and therapeutic!

Doesn’t he look so realistic? I added some three dimensional glitter to hit pom pom, hat and coat trim. Liquid lears adorn his buttons. I can’t tell you how fun he was to use. We are also releasing a fun My Deer Friend cut file, that you will want to see as an excellent addition to this template purchase 😀

I also love that he is holding a little gift in his hand 😀 In the set, you can add whatever you want to his hand! Be it a gift, star, or a plate of cookies 😀 You could easily add some homemade cookies in here too! YUM!

The paper I chose is from the Timeless Tradition © collection, which was released last year. I love the pattern, and felt is allowed me to dress this up without too much effort.

Just print, cut and go.

 For the back end of my sleigh I tied some gold ribbon and added an acrylic snowflake. Simple & easy. As I’ve said before ALL sides of a project should be complete.

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates: Sleigh Ride

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set: Mr. Claus

Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Timeless Tradition

Well there is so much more to come, so return tomorrow as all our products (some yet to be seen :D) will release then, on November 1st! We will celebrate with a holiday blog hop, that you won’t want to miss.

See you then.

Welcome!

We are previewing our NEW! Products for our November 1st Release.

I hope you are all getting ready to make those holiday gifts this year! We are making it easier and more affordable than ever, with an amazing variety of pretty packaging templates, cut files, coordinating stamps, and digital papers that are perfect for use all year round, and year after year.

You will want to get your first previews and some inspirational ideas today from:

For a few dollars you can customize your gifts for everyone on your list. By making your own packaging you are able to dress up the smallest (and even inexpensive gifts) and make them so much more presentable, personal and special.

All that being said, this month we have packed this release with some amazing NEW! products which include:

4 NEW! Pretty Packaging Templates

4 NEW! Pretty Impressions Stamp Sets

3 NEW! Pretty Printable Digital Paper Collections

4 NEW! Pretty Pieces Cut Files

So enough of the teasers, how about getting to the actual samples!

Since we have so much to share, I’ll give you a preview of a sample that uses a little of everything.

Cover-Alls $5

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

6 Inches Tall

3 3/4 Inches Wide

2 1/2 Inches Deep

This template got its name not only from its “design” but for all the people and gifts this box can “cover” with one purchase!

This Pretty Packaging Template can become Santa, worker elf (we have an ADORABLE set of 5 elf images releasing called Holly Jolly-wait till you see it!), or scarecrow’s overalls, overalls for both boy and girl, scarecrow body, an apron for the baker, or gardener, and it can become a handyman’s apron!

More of that to come!

This template includes a decorative panel for easy layering, belt with buckle, two pockets and of course some snaps to keep those straps in place!

Here I used mine as a baking apron, to packaged up some VERY INEXPENSIVE Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (I think it was 62 cents!), which is a great little gift for anyone on your list. You can package any Jiffy mix in here! This could become a great favor for a baking themed party, or to give to a child for a future “cooking” leeson! So many ideas cross my mind.

So speaking of ideas, and Jiffy mixes-Check out their website! They have many mixes and recipe ideas. You could give a mix, with a recipe card with it! Simple, easy & inexpensive. Plus I already designed this sample to inspire your design idea 😀 The Farmhouse Fresh Paper Collection is a perfect match to this classic box design!

Here are a few idea’s:

Fill with homemade treats, mixes, breads, soup, gifts in a jar, desserts, cupcakes, candies, baking items, recipes, seed packets, gardening items, mini potted plants, items for co-coworkers/teacher, utensils, gift cards to a favorite supply store, homemade candles/soaps, as well as tool or tool themed items. Makes an adorable party favor for so many events and holidays.

So some details about my sample:

My sample here uses the NEW! Farmhouse Fresh Paper Collection for my apron “fabric”. On my pockets, I stamped some cherries from the Well Preserved © set.

In the pockets are is an oven mitt, spatula, and whisk from the NEW! What’s Cookin’ set. The little tag was made using a fun sentiment from our  NEW! Yummy Sentiments set. To literally “tie in” the baking theme I used some bakers twine to tie it to the apron.

My “trim” on the apron was created using the Border Builders Open Scallop © cut file!

There are SOOOOO many possibilities.

Here is more info about the stamps:

What’s Cookin’ Set of 18 Digital Images $12

Designed by Sara Williams

Mmmm…what ‘s cookin’?

Well whatever creation you “cook” up using this adorable set of kitchen/baking items, it is sure be be something wonderful! This set will help you really dress up any Pretty Packaging Template, especially the Cover-All template, which can be fashioned to look like an apron box!

Be sure you check out the Yummy Sentiments set, and the Baked with Love Single, as it is the perfect set of sentiments, designed to coordinate with this set. You will also want to check out the Sizzling  Servings Pretty Pieces Cut File, as it was fashioned after the images in this set!

Yummy Sentiments Set of 14 Digital Images $8

Designed by Sara Williams

Have you been searching for some simply yummy sentiments to accompany your cards and gifts of the sweetest treats? Well look no further! This set has the cutest arrangement of sentiments, with a twist, that you will find perfect to use all year long.

Sentiments Include:

What’s Cookin’ ?

Stirrin’ up something special

To:

From:

ORGANIC

Merry Christmas

You’re Grate

Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice

Home Cooked Just For You

Sweet Holiday Greetings

Tis the season to eat homemade goodies

Just a little something whipped up for you

Something sweet for someone neat

a yummy treat for you to eat

Be sure you check out theWhat’s Cookin Set, and the Baked with Love Single, as they are the perfect set of images, designed to coordinate with this set.

Also note we have a fun cut file set called Sizzling Servings!

Sizzling Servings $2.50 

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC 

By Sara Williams

This cut file features an oven mitt, frying pan, and a cute canister/jar! This is a fun cut file in which multiple layers create these finished items that are sure to make any baking themed gift, card, tag or project just SIZZLE!

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates:

Cover-Alls

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:

What’s Cookin’?, Yummy Sentiments, Well Preserved

Pretty Printable Digital Paper:

Farmhouse Fresh

Pretty Pieces Cut File:

Sizzling Servings

As you can see you can really “cover” all  your bases for gift giving, all year round, year after year!

So go ahead and personalize this design this to suit the lucky recipient!

Those of you hoping for more HOLIDAY themed ideas, don’t fret! You will want to check out our amazing design team! As the days go on the team and myself have much more to share. I like to show you that while these items can be holiday specific, they can also be versatile for use year round as well. Also remember that just because it IS the holidays doesn’t mean your actual gifts HAVE to be holiday specific.

Thank you all for stopping by! This is just a little preview at what’s to come, so return tomorrow for even more samples and gift ideas.

Welcome back everyone!

It’s our favorite time of the month, and that is A Year In Review, the Holiday version!

The team and myself are going to be sharing our Year in Review projects, when we give you a fresh take on some older product releases!

Your virtual stocking with be stuffed with more fun ideas today!

You won’t want to miss one single project today:

So speaking of stuffing your stocking…here is my first project!

Santa was here

That was always my first sign as a child that Santa had visited our house! I’d see my stocking on our staircased filled to overflowing. I always loved the stocking stuffers the most as a kid. Still do.

I have taken the NEW! The Stockings Were Hung Cut File, and made it into a three dimensional stocking from cardstock, that you can actually stuff!

You may want to try using this template with actual fabric of felt!

 I chose to use the”old” Secret Santa © 32 Images to adorn my stocking. It was perfect! 

To make this go from a simple cut file, which is perfect for dressing up any mantle, tree, card, or gift, to a three dimensional stocking. I simply printed two sheet of the “old” Timeless Tradition © polkadot patterned paper, then cut it out using the NEW! The Stocking Were Hung Cut File. The decorative pieces were cut from a cherry cardstock, and were sponged with a distressing ink. 

This is the back

I ALWAYS say to make sure your project is complete and details in all angles! This is no different.

Be sure you mirror the template before cutting the pattern, so that the patterned sides of the paper fit together, as you can see here.

Then use a really good adhesive-I actually used ZipDry, to adhere all around the edges-leaving the top open.

I was actually able to stuff this with a bunch of fun stuff. In here I have lip balm, travel size hand sanitizer, lotion and some cocoa packets! 

What a fun and inexpensive project!

Even the kids can do it. 

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:

Secret Santa

Pretty Printable Digital Paper:

Timeless Tradition

Pretty Pieces Cut File:

The Stockings Were Hung

 Now using the same idea that we used for the  NEW! The Stocking Were Hung Cut File, I used for the NEW! Frost Bitten Cut File!

Frost Bitten

This is a super cute cut file that can be the perfect pennant, hung on a door, on a tree, placed atop a gift, or like here, made into a fun three dimensional pocket to hold something to warm the heart.

You can use this cut file with cardstock, fabric, or felt! Imagine the possibilities.

I used the holly berry from the Frost Bitten Cut File to adorn my mitten. I love how the holly leaf turned out. It alone can be used on a variety of other projects.

I stuffed in some tea packets, to help that someone special keep warn. This is a gift that costs pennies,takes only minutes to make, but has an amazing impact!

 Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Printable Digital Paper:

Timeless Tradition

Pretty Pieces Cut File:

Frost Bitten

So there you have it! Some more great gift ideas to help you package up some affordable & simple gifts as inexpensively as possible.

I hope you’ll check out what the team has shared and try some of the ideas for yourself! Its great to experience the joy of giving something handmade.

See you back here soon.

Today the team and I have some more project ideas to share with all of you.

They have really gone all our to share some over the top ideas, so stop by and visit

Today I am going to use the Topped Off Template to show you some other ideas for big occasions that pop up through the years that we may get stumped on!

I’ve been sitting on the Topped Off Template for MONTHS!!! It is always hard to wait.

As previously stated Topped Off Template  is a very versatile. You get 4 toppers, with the possibility of adding some of your own “tops” to the lid. It actually was created for two tough occasions I often struggle with when giving gifts: Graduation, and Weddings/Showers.

We all love flowers, so what could be prettier than this on every table at a wedding or at your next event?

This is the epitome of elegance at its finest.

For ONE $5 template purchase (and some cardstock) you can make an unlimited amount of favors! Any bride on a budget would FLIP over this because its inexpensive, but doesn’t LOOK cheap!

Simply change the flower color to suit the Bride’s color scheme. You’d pay a several dollars a piece if you purchased these from a company. Now you can make your own time and time again.

The flower included in this template was designed intentionally to be similar to a daffodil, the flower of the American Cancer Society, as that is a cause dear to my heart and that I support year round. It is bright, cheery and sure to brighten someones day. It could also look like many other flowers by changing the color.

You can use the flower that comes with this, or even change the flower to the Brides favorite flower. We offer many amazing Pretty Pieces Cut Files that would work beautifully with this template!

This would also make some fabulous table decor at any dinner, or event. You can make them for favors at your next holiday party, use them for a garden themed party, or even at any birthday.

Fill this with seeds, flavored tea’s, scented soaps, lotions, tea lights, mini pastries or chocolates! You can add whatever you want!

Check out this next project.

For the Grad!

Each year as the kids progress from one grade to the next or more recently a friend of mine had her daughter graduate from high school, I wanted something fun, unexpected, and unique to present a gift in. After seeing a grad cap card,  I had the idea to add the “grad” cap to become part of my “toppers” in the Top It Off template.

 I needed something to package my “cash” in, and this was perfect. I rolled it up, in a piece of white paper, and tied it like a diploma. Didn’t photograph that part-sorry! I’m sure you get the idea though.

I love making your won gifts, and having this template, you can now have a Grad cap in any school color!

I stamped the Congratulations from the Sentimental Occasions © set. I made the tassel from some embroidery floss! They sell small ones at most dollar stores around graduation time, but if you can’t find the color you want, make your own. The center of the cap I made using an iTopp brad.

Another post with some easy peasy projects.

I hope you get the versatility of this template, and are already thinking of your own occasions to use it for.

Tune in tomorrow because the team and I will share our Holiday Year in Review! You won’t want to miss it.

Thanks for stopping by.

What a great release we’ve had so far, and the project ideas are just getting started.

Start your day off with a little creative inspiration from some of our amazing design team!

Today you will want to visit:

Be it the holidays, or any time of year My Time Made Easy ™ LLCis here to provide you with year round inspiration and gift ideas for any occasion. The key is versatility. When I design something that is always one of the first thoughts I have.

“How can this be used?” “Does it have more than one use?” ” What purposes or occasions will it work for?” “How can I take something common and make it more unique of functional?” Then comes the “How can I make this as easy as possible to create, but make it look like it took tons of time?” Especially around he holidays I look for fun, fast and functional gift ideas.

That being said, let me share another project with you using one of our latest releases: Topped Off

This template is simple and amazing. The possibilities for adding to the toppers is really endless!

Today I am sharing the super sweet Snowman.

Awe! I don’t think this could possibly get any cuter, do you?! How amazing would all your holiday treats look stuffed in here? Just change the colors and you have a new snowman every time.

This comes complete with what you need to make the cutest snowman! (and several other amazing “topper” possibilities)

You get the head, hat, snowman nose, and mittens! I used the Hearty Stripes © paper for my heart warming friend.

To complete the face, I just used some googlie eyes, and a black pen to add on the face. Some pastels for my rosy cheeks.

The “scarf” is just some pop pom trim, tied in with some pretty organdy ribbon, heated so it curls, and tied around the lid base!

Easy peasy done.

Now that is holiday gift making at its finest!

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates:

Topped Off

Pretty Printable Digital Paper:

Hearty Stripes

Pretty cool project huh?

Return tomorrow for more fun projects and ideas!

 Now it’s my turn to share my Holly Jolly gift idea with you!

Even though it’s only October it is time to start making your gifts so you can sit back, and relax as December approaches!! I hope to take my own advice, as the October (and November -wait till you see) Release has gotten me in a holiday mood!

It’s all about the packaging, and I think you will agree is the That’s a Wrap! makes a great gift box!

I think you will also agree that the paper Sara created this month is holly jolly perfection!

On my That’s a Wrap! I chose to use the NEW! Candy Claus collection to adorn my perfectly wrapped package. Making Pretty Packaging Templates is way more fun that actually WRAPPING gifts with paper, in my opinion, and is far more special. They are an additional gift to the receiver too!

 I love the holidays, and what always stands out to me was the big deal made by my mom every year when picking out, and decorating our Christmas Tree. She had the most amazing vintage ornaments from when she was a child, that I would just stare at for hours, as they glimmered by the lights of the tree. I was always in awe of them and many in her collection inspired the design of the Beautiful Baubles set.

Here is the tag that I created for my gift!

I love this sentiment from the Beautiful Baubles set, and how it used the ornament for the “O” in Jolly. I love having the option of making images/sentiments a variety of sizes to suit any project I’m working on. Something acrylic can’t do.

 I ended up singing Have a Holly Jolly Christmas song all day after making this. There is nothing wrong with getting in the Christmas spirit early! It really is the best time of the year, as people are more cheerful, open and giving. They often become less selfish, and think of others. It’s wonderful.

You can really get some great ornament layering ideas just from the paper. Sara used the images from the Beautiful Baubles set to create the ornament pattern paper! Too fun.

The Beautiful Baubles set also inspired the Beautiful Baubles Cut Files, which my own children will be using this holiday season to decorate the tree!

The Beautiful Baubles Cut Files have so many possibilities and look great when added to any card, or gift. It also makes the perfect tag! The ornaments can be re-used , placed on a tree, card, gift and makes a nice embellishment to any package.

I used some elements from the Beautiful Baubles Cut Files, and paried it with some adhesive rhinestones, and tinsel glitter.

A yearly tradition in my family is to get a new Christmas ornament that reflects the year. When I grew up, my mom presented me with the large box of ornaments I had gotten over the years. Now as they proudly adorn my tree, and I continue the tradition with my own kids.

Now my tree is a little different than my mother’s because my ornaments for the kids are one they themselves have made over the years!

Now you may be wondering what I am packaging up in here this holiday season.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, when you use the Pretty Packaging Templates you can inexpensively dress up the SIMPLIEST of gifts, so they instantly become more special and amazing. It’s all about the packaging of things.

9 times out of 10, when buying a gift, you go for the prettiest package of say “cookies” in a tin.

That is how companies get you to buy one brand over another! So make your own instead.

I love Biscotti, and a cup of warm Vanilla Chai, or rich cocoa. I always try to give something that I myself love to get, so that being said I think that it also makes a great inexpensive gift for teachers, friends, neighbors, and co-workers at the hubby’s office.

You can package any store bought or homemade treats such as cookies, candies, candy bark, truffles, fudge, or any other holiday delight you like to share during the holidays.

My favorite store bought Biscotti is by Nonni’s. They have a variety of flavors too, so check them out HERE! Something for everyone! Buying in bulk (I get mine at our local wholesale store) saves you even more money-so keep that in mind.

Here you can see I fit 4 pre-wrapped Biscotti. With 4 Ghirardelli Cocoa packets (sorry forgot to get photo) which fit in the bottom. Sometimes I add a gift card to a local coffee shop instead of cocoa packets.

There are so many amazing recipes for Biscotti out there. Personally I like using pre-wrapped Biscotti because it is sure to stay fresh, while packaging them up early, and I loathe cooking stuff so it’s easier to buy it already done. Another reason (from being a nurse and living in a hospital) and many people  (aka people that don’t really know you-like Teachers or doctors) may not want homemade treats from someones kitchen they don’t know. Granted not everyone is a germ-o-phobe (like me) but many are, so keep that in mind.

If you do like to bake your own stuff, then go for it! It is always about the thought and effort that goes into something you give.

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates:

That’s a Wrap!

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:

Beautiful Baubles

Pretty Printable Digital Paper:

Candy Claus

Pretty Pieces Cut File:

Beautiful Baubles

Well I hope you were able to enjoy what everyone has shared so far today! Make sure you stop by tomorrow because we have several days left of amazing project ideas for you all to use this holiday season, and all year round!

Happy Shopping!

Welcome Back!

Tomorrow is the official release for our NEW! Products for October!

Two preview days isn’t nearly enough time to show you everything we have to share, so I hope you will keep checking in with myself and the team this week as we share our many project idea with you!

Today be sure to visit:

You will also want to check out our Gallery for amazing ideas and inspiration any time you need a little creative spark to get you crafting.

Feels like Fall already, as my family attends the Annual Deerfield Fair today. We always enjoy it, as it falls an Alexa’s birthday weekend each year.

Feeling the fall air inspired me to create this gift ensemble using the NEW! That’s a Wrap! template.

I began my project by using the used the Fresh Cut Expressions © Collection 2 digital paper, to inspire my colors. It has a feminine fall feel to me. The paper really showed off the fun layers, and curves this template has.

If you are always on the search for additional ways to perfectly package up those handmade cards, tags and many other gift items, then this is definitely the Pretty Packaging for you!

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

5 3/4 Inches Wide

4 3/4 Inches Tall

1 1/2 Inches Deep

Now this  is a wrap!

This was designed to fit your standard A2 Size cards (4 1/2 X 5 1/2) and envelopes, as well as many other gift items, as versatility is always important.

Your items get placed in this stunning box, then are wrapped to perfection every time, for the perfect presentation.

The main box is usable in itself, but for that special decorative flair, we’ve added this amazing “wrapper”, and scalloped or straight edge bottom panel to make it even more fun!

The That’s a Wrap box ends up becoming a gift all in itself. Will they even notice what you put inside? Maybe not!

This is the unfinished version:

You can tie it closed, and untie it open!

Or you can use removable adhesive, snaps, brads, magnets, or velcro.

Whatever you choose to package up, someone gets to unwrap something wonderful!

Here I placed an entire package of 12 chocolate truffles inside, that I bought for $3, but now packaged up in the That’s a Wrap template, it looks so much prettier than that plastic container they were purchased in.

I would’ve wrapped up a set of cards, but wanted you to think outside the box-literally, when thinking about things to gift inside here.

I love how all the Pretty Packaging Templates can take something ordinary to extraordinary in no time all, and so inexpensively.

This gift packaging template is just perfect for gift giving year round.

We have many amazing Pretty Impressions images, Pretty Pieces Cut Files, and of course Pretty Printable Paper Collections,  that will aid you in decorating your That’s a Wrap template!

I used some NEW! products here on my tag!!!

The tag was layered and created using the NEW! Well Rounded set. I really enjoyed making it!

The butterfly is from the Bold Botanicals © set.

Details about the Well Rounded Set of 36 Digital Images $12

This is an amazing tag building set, that was designed to coordinate with the Well Rounded Tag Cut File.

This set features many images, with coordinating sentiments that allow you to create a tag for so many beloved occasions. Mix and match this set with others in your collection for an amazing variety of possibilities for a variety of gifts.

Sentiments include:

All the best

Happy Birthday

With Sympathy

For the Queen

Homemade

Best Wishes

Sweet Treats

Special Delivery

You & Me

All My Love

I’m Sorry

For You

Packaged with care

Candy 16 ¢

Mr. & Mrs.

EST. 1978

From the Kitchen of:

For My

Father

Mother

Friend

The tag was cut using the Well Rounded Tag Cut File $2.50

This is an amazing tag building cut file, that was designed to coordinate with the Well Rounded Pretty Impressions Stamp Set. While this tag is perfect on its own, I think you will enjoy the possibilities of combining it with many of our amazing Pretty Impressions images, and of course Pretty Printable Paper Collections!

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates:

That’s a Wrap

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:

Bold Botanicals, Well Rounded

Pretty Printable Digital Paper:

Fresh Cut Expressions 2

Pretty Pieces Cut File:

Well Rounded

So that is it for today!

There is so much more to share as we kick off our October Release tomorrow, so please stay tuned for that, as we have so many amazing new products you’ve yet to see, being released!

Till then…

WOW! Where has September gone?

We are already starting with our Perfect Peeks at the October Release!

Make sure you stop by and visit:

Each one of them has an exciting project that shares a peek at some of our NEW! Products that will be available Oct 1st.

So before I share my peek, I want to start off my post today by wishing my first born, Alexa a Happy 12th Birthday today!

Please read Alexa’s Story <—click it, if you never have before.

 I just updated it too, to reflect where she is in life now.

It will really make you appreciate the blessings in every day.

She has had such a year of personal growth and accomplishment! To say I am proud of who she is becoming is an understatement. She really has a mind of her own, and is really expressing herself and personality. I always go through so many emotions on her birthday, as it is one of the most special days of my life. Alexa deserves to be celebrated. She has gone through so much in her short life, and has taught me so much. I am beyond blessed to have been given such a gift in being her mom.

Since Alexa is now 12 (boy thats tough to type!)  tweens can be a tough age to make gifts for.  I made this gift box for her using a NEW! Pretty Packaging Template called Topped Off, that I think is going to be perfect for her!

Topped Off $5

Available in PDF, SVG, GSD, DXF, WPC

Completed Project Size:

2 3/4 Inches Tall

3 1/2 Inches Wide

3 1/2 Inches Deep

 This is a very versatile favor box with so many possibilities to “Top It Off “!

This template has a versatile favor box base, with lid, that you can top off  however you choose! On this sample I used the Star topper.

Before adding the star layers, I curled some paper ribbon for an added WOW!

Alexa’s FAVORITE color is the fuchsia pink, so I made her box to suit her personality. She is going for the funky rocker girl thing these days, so I think she will love this.

I used some older sets: Keep Strong © 11 Images, , Fanciful Flourishes © 21 Images and Lost My Tooth © 17 Images (with the Lost My Tooth © cut file). The paper is the Taylor’s Teeth © Sweetheart’s Paper Bag, recolored to black/gray. It was perfection!

I love the angled bottom of the box, as it adds a creative flair that a plain squared box bottom just can’t give! Sometimes it’s the SUBTLE details that really make you say WOW!

This file comes complete with all the elements you need to top it off  in fashion. Just adhere your choice of toppers for a fun versatile favor box!

 Toppers Included:

Snowman complete with hat and mittens

4 Layered Pointed Petal Flower

3 Layered Star

and a Dual Layered Square (for a Graduation Cap!)

All this in ONE template purchase! AMAZING!

(I will share details on the above samples using all the toppers as the week progresses!)

That isn’t all you can do! Layer whatever other shapes or cut files you have in your collection for a plethora of other endless favor possibilities!

The layered star is just stunning, and fun for so many occasions!

You could use this for a birthday celebration for any age-boy or girl, Chistmas time, New Years, New Baby, A Star is Born…..you get the idea.

I want to use this for some staff at Make A Wish in Manchester NH, as I have recently signed up as volunteer! It is a foundation that I have long supported before becoming recipientof Make A Wish. I ahve always wanted to give back and this will be a perfect way to start.

Supplies from My Time Made Easy ™ LLC

Pretty Packaging Templates:

Topped Off

Pretty Impressions Stamp Set:

Keep Strong © 11 Images, , Fanciful Flourishes © 21 Images and Lost My Tooth © 17 Images

Pretty Printable Digital Paper:

Taylor’s Teeth © Sweetheart’s Paper Bag, recolored to black/gray

Pretty Pieces Cut File:

Lost My Tooth © cut file

Now I know my sample today didn’t share anything else NEW! besided the Pretty Packaging Template  Topped Off, but since it IS Alexa’s birthday today, I needed to share what I made.

Be sure you visit the team and come back tomorrow because I do have some NEW! Peeks to share using NEW! products.

See you then.