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I have to say that Lori Whitlock has some amazing mini book digital cut files. I am showing one of them on her blog today so pop over there and see the rest of it. It is an accordian book and each page is made up of envelopes so there are a lot of places to put journaling and pictures.
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I love creating pretty office decor and organizational boxes and Lori Whitlock has a bunch of files that you can use to make all kinds of pretty things for your desk and office! Here is a sneak peek but you can find all the information on how I created it here on Lori's blog today. I also share a tutorial with screen shots on how to take a simple label shape and turn it into a decorative border or belly band.
So stop on by Lori's blog and check out my Post it Note Cover and Pencil Cup!
Congratulations to Jeana S for winning a $10 gift certificate to Lori Whitlock's store. I just emailed you. Thanks to all that participated in the blog hop! It was so much fun and I enjoyed reading the answers to the question.
So it's time for another blog hop on Lori Whitlock's blog and I am so excited to show you my project.
I love organizing things and so some of my favorite digital cutting files are ones that I can use to organize my paper crafting supplies and this file may be my most favorite one yet. The first picture sort of gives away what it is that I am storing and organizing, but just wait until you see inside!
I had a little fun decorating the outside top and sides of the box with a couple of other cutting files. The 3d flower on top is new in Lori's store and is a beautiful rosette flower. I love the stitching holes that are included so that assembly is a snap. I resized the flower by 75% so that it fit better on top of the box. I kept the circles the original size so that that top one was still visible under the brad. I really like how it turned out. The decorative border on the sides came from another new file that has 4 borders included. I used the last one which is such a unique and pretty alternative to a regular scalloped border.
And here you can see what it looks like inside!! Look at all those fun drawers and they so sturdy!
This storage box was really easy and fast to put together too. Lori made it easy to know where to adhere the boxes by including placement lines. Ah, look at all those goodies that I have in there. Echo Park brads!
This little box would also make a nice little gift container. Chocolate or cookies or both in each compartment. It would be a wonderful way to package small gifts.
The top just fits on the top and keeps everything closed.
All of the decorative mats for the top and the sides are also included in the file which really gives a lot of decorative possibilities.
So, would you also like a giveaway! No problem! Not only do you have a chance to win at Lori's blog but you will also have a chance to win on my blog and other design team members blogs as well. Below you will find the details on how to enter plus a list of the design members participating in this hop. Be sure to stop by each one!
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To be entered for the giveaway on my blog, use the Rafflecopter easy entry app below. Then make your way through the rest of the hop. I will be announcing the winner, which will be picked randomly from all of the comments, on Friday, Aug 9th.
Lori Whitlock
Brigit Mann
Christine Ousley - you are here
Corri Garza
Mendi Yoshikawa
Traci Penrod
Chrissy Guido
Haley Ney
It just so happens that my day to share on Lori's blog is also my daughter's 21st birthday so I thought that it would be fitting to share something birthday related. This birthday explosion box is new in Lori Whitlock's store and I had a lot of fun putting it together and adding my own personal touches.
On the top of the box, I added a bow that comes with the Birthday Box file. Just cut a couple of strips of paper and secure with a brad. When you lift the top off the box, the sides fall open and the cake inside is revealed.
I made the little 21 myself by typing the numbers out first and ungrouping them. Then I drew a small rectangle the width of the numbers and welded it to the bottom of the numbers. This created a little tab that I was able to use to attach it to the top of the box. If I had thought about it before I cut out the box, I would have put an extra slit in the top of the box like the others have, so that I could just slide the tab in and secure it underneath. Next time I make this, it will be easier to make it look nice. Make sure that you can fold the number over, or the lid won't fit on the box.
I used October Afternoon's CakeWalk collection to cut out my box and added a few sticker embellishments here and there.
This way a really fun box to create. I am excited to try it again in different colors.
Two things that I want to remember today about G being two.
He is loving the iPad, and oh so good at it. I know, he should be playing with toys or outside, and we do, but I am amazed at all that he is learning from this device.
Lounging at the pool. Each afternoon, we go out to the pool to swim. Well, sort of. Hey, it's not fancy or anything but he loves it. We set up the sprinkler sometimes and as you can see, he has his own little chair, like mine, to sit in.
More about 2 coming soon!
I'm love to make things out of paper, glue, yarn, fabric, paint, stickers, photos, ink and thread. I could probaby add many other things to the list, but I think you get it. If you read my blog, you probably understand. So what's a girl to do? There are so many things that I want to create. So much inspiration out there. My pinterest board haunts me at night. There has never been enough time in the day for me to craft and instead of getting better, it feels like it is getting worse.
Someone said to me today, when I told her about my love of photography and the opporunities I have had because of it, "Well, aren't you just the Renaissance girl?", and I though, well yeah, that is exactly it. There really isn't a creative craft or outlet that I don't enjoy or have done.
So my life is taking yet another creative turn, as I embark on my journey with Sew Many Ruffles. The thing that I have come to realize about sewing, that is a little bit different than some other crafts that I have done, is that there are so many different things to sew.
You can quilt a blanket or make a burp cloth. A little girls dress or a wallet and matching iPad case. Curtains, pillows, slip covers, and pajamas. Purses, tshirts, tutus or beach bags. The list just goes on and on and so I have caught the bug and it won't let go.
So if there is anything that you need sewn, you now know who to ask, and if you are looking for sewing inspiration, check out my Pinterest boards.
Purses, Totes, Ideas and Tutorials
