Saturday, May 9, 2009

I'm a little teapot...

Short and Stout, Here is my handle, here is my spout! LOL!
I think I may just be one of the luckiest girls in the world. I feel really blessed to be able to work with Lauren and Papertrey Ink on the "My Timeless Templates" Team. Each time I see what Lauren has put together, I am giddy! This month is no different. This darling little container is ideal for so many purposes. I decided to make this one into a little *tea caddy* of sorts. I will admit that when I first saw this darling container, my mind thought of a tea pot; the shape, size, etc. I had fallen in love with the idea of making the container into a tea pot and struggled with it for way too long. I gave up, photographed it, then decided that it really did *need* to be a little tea pot. I will share both photos, with and without it's costume on! Since I wanted to turn it into a tea pot, what better set to use than Nichole's new "Tea For Two" stamp set. I hadn't quite gotten my fill anyway! It is the perfect fit for Lauren's new "Ready, Set, Wrap" template. I really liked the simplicity, yet utter genius of this new template. I love how it folds, how easy it is to make and the size! It is perfect!

I started out by printing the template onto Ocean Tides Cardstock. I added a mat layer of "Tea Leaves" pattern paper from last month's release as well. I find is so charming and sweet. I stamped the images using True Black. I added some Spring Moss satin ribbon (scrumptious), Cream and White Vintage Buttons and some sewing. I think it turned out really cute, if I do say so myself!


Here is version 1, so you can see how the template would normally look! Don't forget to check out Lauren's Blog (link at the top of this post) for her sample using this fabulous template as well as a tutorial video!Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. You can still enter my blog candy give-away from my last post until monday!

All supplies by Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted!

Stamps: Tea for Two
Ink: True Black, Vintage Cream, Spring Moss
Paper: Ocean Tides, Vintage Cream, Tea Leaves
Accessories: Sewing Machine and Thread (mine), Linen Thread by SU!, Ready Set Wrap timeless template, cream and white vintage buttons, glue dots by glue dots international, Spring Moss satin ribbon
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44 comments:

  1. Elizabeth S.May 9, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Kelly, This is adorable!! What a great idea.

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  2. Debbie OlsonMay 9, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Oh, Kelly--what a darling take on this template--you ROCK, girl!

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  3. Jackie PedroMay 9, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    You just ooze creativity! This is DARLING!!

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  4. Karen H. (kthaman)May 9, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Oh my that is adorable! I'm glad you kept working at it because it is perfect as a tea-pot! You are so creative!!

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  5. Kristin EberlineMay 9, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    How absolutely adorable AND clever! LOVE LOVE LOVE your colors! Sooo perfect for this stamp set and the teapot you created! Love everything about your project!!

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  6. YvetteMay 9, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    How cute is that!!! Love your teapot!!!

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  7. SusanMay 9, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Oh my! How cute!!!!

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  8. Renee V.May 9, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    I'm just sitting here with my jaw dropped to the floor. This is absolutely adorable! I just love it!!!
    You are just so creative! Love it!
    Hugs, Renee

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  9. Jean Fitch from jlfstudioMay 9, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    What a terrific idea! SU has a template in their demo files that can be requested for free from any demo (Etruscan Vine box template)that will work for this as well.

    Gotta love that paper and the stamp set you used also. Very vintage looking.

    Thanks for sharing the inspiration!

    Time to CASE!

    Hugs and wishes - Jean

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  10. AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    This little teapot is sooo cute! Love what you've done with the XX /Hanna

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  11. SandiMay 10, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    lovely card!

    Sandi N.

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  12. Maureen MerrittMay 10, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    omg, you are going to make me go broke! Now I need to have the template, paper, make time for tea set, ribbon....

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  13. Dottie K.May 10, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    This is just so adorable. Love the tea pot idea for the template and wouldn't it be cute for gifts with speciality tess in it. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  14. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)May 10, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Kelly, I absolutely love this! Very creative!

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  15. KathleenMay 10, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    oh my!! I may have to get the template JUST for the teapot idea! I LOVE it!!!

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  16. Dawn EastonMay 10, 2009 at 6:55 AM

    Oh my gosh Kelly, this is totally adorable and now I'm singing that song...hehe!

    Happy Mother's Day to you!

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  17. Deborah SaaranenMay 10, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    So creative Kelly-- I definitely love the handle and spout!!!

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  18. DyanMay 10, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    This is precious! Such a clever adaptation of the template - I never would have thought of it!

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  19. TamaraMay 10, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    WOW!!! I love what you did with this template. the details are amazing. I love that you added the spout and handle.

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  20. Donna GarvinMay 10, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    How absolutely wonderful. I really love the teapot. I would have never thought of that. AWESOME

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  21. HeidiMay 10, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Aaww waht a darling teapot! I love the colors you used also.

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  22. JessicaMay 10, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    It turned out absolutely adorable! I've never bought a timeless template before, but I may just need this one!

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  23. Janet SMay 10, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    After looking at your blog I am sure everyone will be wanting this template, that is the cutest little tea pot around. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  24. Julie CampbellMay 10, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I LOVE this template as a teapot! I think it's genious! Fantastic ideas!!!

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  25. AnonymousMay 10, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    As always, your paper combinations are marvelous. I love your work and ove what you did with Lauren's template.

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  26. Amy ShefferMay 10, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Oh my, this is genius, Kelly!! I love the new template and what you've done with it! Fantastic!!!

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  27. StephMay 10, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I love your teapot, Kelly! The template is lovely, but the teapot idea really is so cute! Great idea :)

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  28. Jessie/knightroneMay 10, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    This is gorgeous!!

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  29. Brandi ParshleyMay 10, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    So cute! The handle and spout are adorable!

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  30. lisa808May 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Oh my, this is so adorable!

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  31. Arlana 11426May 11, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Kelly this is so sweet and darling!!! Adding the handle and spout just makes it perfect!!! Sweet

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  32. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 5:30 AM

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  33. Paula BarinMay 11, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Kelly, your teapot is absolutely adorable. I love the colours you used.

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  34. Amy RohlMay 11, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Oh my word, Kelly...I'm just shaking my head in amazement! You are such a perfect fit for PTI and the TT! Wowzers.

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  35. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    How FLIPPIN' CUTE IS THAT??!?!? Way to go Kelly! Love what you did to take this template over the top! :) Way to go!!

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  36. Katie Ann BrooksMay 11, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Adorable! You are a creative genious!

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  37. Brooke SMay 11, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    How adorable is this.... Love the template... Love the colors and patterns you put together... Just adorable!
    Hugs
    Brooke

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  38. ChristineCreationsMay 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    OH SHEESH! How smart are you...absolutely great use of the template and what FAB paper too!

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  39. EricaMay 11, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Uh, you will tell us the mesurements and how you did that little spout...I'm template challenged, or does Lauren provide that in her package?

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  40. Julia AstonMay 12, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    I LOVE how you made this cute container into a tea pot and the papers you used are perfect!!

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  41. GenyMay 12, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Kelly - this is unbelievable, I love everything about it!!! So excited to see your other projects for the month:)!
    Geny

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  42. JeanneMay 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Love this teapot! You are an inspiration and love your creations!

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  43. JenMay 14, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    What a darling idea! i'm sure Lauren gave herself the "shoulda had a V-8" bop to the forehead when she saw it. lol

    great idea!

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  44. JenniferFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    HEY Lady!
    I just google image surfed to your site for the first time. searched for "teapot" & yours was the first one in however many pages that made me go OOHHH!!! And click on it. It's great! Love it! Makes me smile. all the details are just right! Good eye, Momma : )
    God bless you in your work and family!
    ~Jennifer

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