Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Valentine Elegance

Today is the last day of the team previews (err...POST-views?!) for the My Time Made Easy TM LLC February release!  I decided to use the Love Poem Paper from "A Loving Heart" collection on my Under Cover Pretty Packaging template.  I kept this simple and easy to reproduce because I thought they would make the sweetest little Valentine gifts for my co-workers!  I made my base with heavy duty black cardstock and kept it clean and simple to really make the paper do all the talking (with the embellishments of course).
I simply added some gorgeous May Arts crocheted ribbon, a 3-D flower & brad, and a pretty little tag with just the right sentiment and I was done! 
Oh wait...I was done after I packed it with caramel Hershey Kisses!  YUM ♥  I made the pretty bloom by printing my digi paper on regular bond paper and using a sweet little flower cut file that you may just see again in the near future ;]  I LOVE that I could program my Cricut to cut 10 flowers from my printed paper at just the right size, push one button and done!  Versus cutting 10 squares from my page and using a die cut to cut through a select number of sheets a couple of times.  I followed a tutorial Lauren created a while back to make the flower.  You can view it HERE.
Similarly, I used a pretty label from my Cricut Storybook cartridge that resembles the Top Note die.  The ultra cool thing about having a cut file or cartridge is that you can size the shape to your needs instead of making your images fit the shape!  In this case, I use a small sentiment and heart from the MTME You've Got Mail stamp set and sized my label down to fit it on.  I also made an accent layer with black cs...just cut it a smidge larger.  PERFECT for my project!  I could go on all day about the benefits of a cut file over a die cut.  Don't get me wrong I still love and use dies that I own, but the benefits of cut files seriously outweigh the benefits of dies.  AND they're WAY cheaper!  Again, check out Lauren's awesome comparison on her blog to really grasp what I'm talking about.
Okay, that brings me to a special announcement!!  Lauren is offering a surprise on this last official day of team peeks :]

SUPRISE GIVEAWAY!

Today is the last day of peeks from the February My Time Made Easy ™ LLC Release!  We are offering a chance to receive a $100 Gift Certificate to the My Time Made Easy ™ LLC store.

All you have to do in order to qualify is the following:
  • Visit each design team members blog to view their project.
  • Leave each member a comment about what you liked best about one of their release projects from the week.
The winner will be drawn via www.random.org.

The winning name will be cross checked for comments on all design team members' posts. If the winning person did not complete the round of commenting, another number will be drawn and cross checked.

Winner will be announced Friday February 12th on Lauren's blog!

Okay, so be sure to swing by the team's blogs to leave a little love about your favorite project of theirs for the release week and don't forget Lauren!  Your comment on her blog is basically your entry stating you commented on the team's blogs and that you want to be eligible for her generous giveaway!
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Thanks for stopping by and GOOD LUCK!!!

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Angel said...

Oooohhh... This is very elegant. Reminds me of something from Paris. Nicely done!

Andrea M said...

Krisitn! This is FABULOUS! Absolutely stunning! Way to make me want a product SOOOO bad! This is my favorite project of yours from the week. That crocheted ribbon is AWESOME!!! As is the flower :) Basically I love everything about your project! Hope you're doing well!

Yolanda R. said...

Your box is very vintagy. I really like it. I matches your blog background. Stunning!

Cynde said...

This box you have made is truly gorgeous! All the things you've made this release have been awesome. Thanks for sharing all your talent with us.

Yvette said...

Gorgeous box! Love the house you made too!

Anonymous said...

Your colors really compliment each other and the flower is a nice touch

Shirley
sbgoudreau@yahoo.com

Cat said...

WOW! I gasped when I saw your gorgeous project! LOVE the DP and that fab ribbon!

anloko said...

The colors you used on this little box are wonderful. It really did make it look ELEGANT. I love all the details.

akagreenhouse said...

What a wonderful gift idea! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Kandy CA said...

What an elegant gift box. Love the color combination. Very formal looking.

Deebi27 said...

What a darling gift box. And thanks for the heads up on the little flower. What an easy flower that packs such a punch! Your ribbon topped the box! Wonderful!

angelafsprouse said...

Very pretty!! This would be such a quick project and would be easy to use for lots of different things!!

FerrellGraph-x said...

I have been finding so much inspiration from everything you have shown us. I love getting the updates via email too!

Geri said...

I love the vintage mood that you have created with the lace. The color combo lends itself perfectly to the theme as well. It instantly brought back happy memories of my mom and my baba (grandma). Thanks for that!

cindy ziliak said...

Very elegant! I love it.

Darla said...

LOVE your little gift box--the ribbon and flower are so elegant!

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful Valentine gift box Kristin! I would have never have thought to use black lace. Thanks for the inspiration! You really don't have to do too much as that paper is so gorgeous! :)

Diane Aubrey said...

i love the lace ribbon.

Heidi Kimmerly said...

Fabulous! Love the vintage look with that black ribbon and the muted color as well as that darling flower....

Teresa said...

The little gift box is very simple but elegant,very pretty. But I like the the little red snail box.

Beth said...

The pink and black color combination is outstanding! And the flower "tops" everything off! Beautiful projects!

Teresa said...

This box is very pretty. I like the snail mail box,also. Very cute.

Debi H. said...

I'm going to say the house is my fav. The little bird is such a cute touch. It looks like an adorable little doll house.

glittergaljanet said...

Hope you don't mind case-ing, becasue it is going to happen! Beautiful job!

Kelly Braund said...

Gorgeous! I just love that ribbon, too- gotta find more of that! :)

Melissa said...

Gorgeous!! I love how modern and classic this is at the same time! thank you for the idea!

Canda said...

This is really pretty. I am in LOVE with that flower! I'm going to have to try that technique.

Margaret said...

Stunning - love the vintage look and feel - the flower is stunning! this would also make a really nice bridal shower favor!

Lisa Kind said...

Wow, Kristin! This is so elegant! I love it! The colors, ribbon and that flower are fabulous!

Anonymous said...

This is my first visit to your blog -- I'll be adding you to my short list of FAVS! Wow, what cute work you do -- love so much of it -- where to start?!? Love the paper and handmade flower on the cute V-day gift box in this post. I checked out Lauren's tutorial and will be recreating the flower soon too!
~Carolyn

Cindy Vernon said...

Beautiful project!

Sarah said...

That box is great! You could put so many different things in it! Thanks for sharing!

mscrafty said...

This is beautiful. I have always liked pink and black together, and the way you have used them in this project gives it a bit of a vintage look. Very very pretty.

Anonymous said...

I love the little house... it is divine. The little bird is so cute! Susan xxox
stamponme@dodo.com.au

Melissa said...

What a beautiful box! I love the color combination and the flower!

Unknown said...

Very romantic-ly decorated! ~ Jenny

Sherry Thornsberry said...
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Sherry Thornsberry said...

OMG ! As if I don't spend enough time on the computer already!!! Now I have 7 new amazing blogs and a new store to frequent.

I love your Valentine box. Beautiful work!!! I may have to make one for my hubby! He is a Valentine's Baby.

Thanks for sharing all your amazing work and for the chance to win super candy too.

Hugs,
Sherry in VA
http://sherrythornsberry.blogspot.com
parn90@cox.net

Anonymous said...

Your project is awesome!! Now I am thinking I NEED a cricut!! --janet dowell

Jen in Canada said...

Kristin, you create such beautiful things!! I love the Valentines Under Cover box. This would make such a cute little gift for my kids to give their grandparents for Valentines. Thank you for all the inspiration

Mirabelka said...

This is such a romantic box. The lace is incredible on the pink !!!

Tracy said...

I just love that flower...I must go try it!

Diana said...

I love the fact that something so simple can turn out to be so special...

nancy said...

WOW I love the colors, and you flower is amazing. TFS

Jenny said...

Lovely... very elegant! Love the colors!! and the lace!

Unknown said...

I love this template and you made it into something so romantic! Beautiful work as usual. TFS, Mary M
mmontecalvo@verizon.net

LeAnne said...

I love the vintage look of this , great job!

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Kerrie Lossow said...

I really like your use of lacey ribbon and a flower to dress up the box - makes a simple yet elegant gift. Thanks for sharing!

Sandy S. said...

Gorgeous! I love the colors and the flower!

Bee's Zen Garden said...

Your little house is the cutest projest ever and my favorite for this release! :-)

Candyce said...

Wow, I love your project. It is just beautiful. Valentine's is always so red white & black & mushy but this is just gorgeous & I love the paper & the flower on the top of the box. Thanks for sharing.

Candyce M

Gibson_girl5 said...

Very elegant - loving the color combo!

Teri

DeniseB said...

Love the box, and the flower is just the right touch to finish it off!
DeniseB

GAZ said...

I love the victorian feel of your project. Beautiful colors. Thanks for the chance to win. Glenda

Marlene said...

Beautiful! Love the flower!! Such a cute and simple gift. Great Job!

Jamiecrafts said...

I love that black ribbon, really cool TFS!

Lisa said...

I really really LOVE the flower you made. Can you please show how to do it in detail?
(It looks so diferent from the on in Lauren's link. Please share how you changed it?)

Christy-Lynn said...

This is just beautiful! I Love the colors you used... soo elegant!

Edna Jakubowski said...

Two of my favorite items in crafting are ribbon and flowers. You incorporated them beautifully on your box.It is lovely!

Cheryl said...

What a beautiful box! Gorgeous

Jenny said...

Love this little box so cute

Anne V said...

Very elegant. Like the pink paper you used and the flower is beautiful.

Marge said...

WOW, sure wish I was a coworker of yours!!! So beautiful & I'd give up the candy if I could just have the box -- I know I can have it -- just go to Lauren's site & buy it -- UNLESS I WIN!!! ;-)

Jen said...

Love the black touches on the package and the AWESOME flower, but I still think my favorite is the house. very cute..keep up the good work!

Debbie said...

OMG ... I simply adore this box! That little flower is beautiful and the vintage feel you achieved is beautiful -- GREAT JOB with your project :)

Cindy said...

This is a great color combo for Valentine's, thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Love the ribbon and the flower! So beautiful!

Donna Harrison said...

Excellent job on the slider box, love the colors.

Donna H.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful and elegant gift! And that flower is so pretty!

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