Monday, August 10, 2009

Tucked In

As promised, here is a peek at the 2nd My Timeless Template that will be released from Papertrey Ink on the 15th. It is called "Tucked In"; isn't that a cute name? I chose to create the smaller of the two sizes...isn't that great that you get two for one? I think I forgot to mention on yesterday's post that you get two sizes with that one as well.
I thought it would be the perfect size to hold a small piece of jewelry and since another friend of mine just had a baby girl, I decided to create a little something for her. I didn't just want to "throw" the bracelet in there or even wrap it in tissue, so I decided to make a tiny, tufted pillow to tie the bracelet to; kindof like what you might see a ringbearer holding.

Once I had assembled the box and decorated it, I got to work on the pillow. I just cut a tiny piece of fabric; actually a remnant of some that I had used to make some baby bibs, so she will probably get one of those as well. I sewed it just as you would a pillow, stuffed it with polyfiberfill and then stitched up the open end. I threaded the ribbon through two of the 4 holes on the button, and then stitched the other two holes through the pillow to create the "tuft". I then threaded the ribbon through the bracelet and secured it with a bow. I crumpled a tiny piece of typing paper and added it to the bottom of the box as well as the extra links for the bracelet and then placed the pillow on top for height.
I let the Pattern Paper do all the work and only added a few details and minimal stamping. Since the box is so tiny, I didn't want to overwhelm the design. I used the circle image from Simply Stationery and a tiny sentiment from Mixed Messages. I punched it out using a 1 1/4 inch circle punch and then matted it with a 1 3/8 inch circle punch. I finished it off with some ribbon and a button.



I had so much fun with this one and I can't wait to present my friend with her gift! Thanks for fluttering by!

22 comments:

Linda Beeson said...

Wowie on the patterned paper you used - totally wonderful.

lisa808 said...

Darling! The box is gorgeous and the little pillow is so precious. What a beautiful presentation.

Lesley Edmonds said...

This is so pretty. A lovely gift box.
Lesley x

Carol R said...

So pretty! I love how the patterns go together on this cute little box!

Julia Aston said...

I love the papers you used on this fun bax - super colors!

Anonymous said...

AWWWWW....how adorable....I love it!!!

Lauren (mytime) said...

Oh looks SO girly! Love it Kelly :D Cute idea!

Jackie Pedro said...

What a beautiful baby gift!!

Robyn said...

I love this box....and since my daughter & friends are of the age of having babies...it would get lots of use!

Dawn Easton said...

Gorgeous, Kelly! That paper you used is beautiful!

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

Kelly, this whole project is adorable!

Missy said...

This is absolutely gorgeous. I am sure your friend is going to love it. I know I would and the color is perfect :)

Norine said...

this is just beautiful love the DP and colors
Hugs
Norine

Andrea Walford said...

This is adorable! I love the DP!

Leslie Miller said...

This is sweet, Kelly! I like how you made use of the box for such a small item. It's a very special presentation!

Lisa Brown said...

Very pretty, Kelly! Can't wait for the release!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Very pretty Kelly! Love the color combo.

Sandy said...

I love the colors you used with this box. I just love Lauren's templates!

Denise Young said...

I love this box... fabulous!

Cynthia said...

Wow Kelly! Tufted pillows, 3D boxes, bracelets and more! June would be so proud! Another beautiful project. This is a great keepsake for your friend and her baby - just precious!

Geny said...

How adorable and pretty! Love it love it!

Unknown said...

The box is gorgeous and the little pillow is so beautiful...

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Michell
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