Friday, April 3, 2009

Pink Paislee Blog Hop!!!

Spring is finally here! In my part of the world, the weather is just perfect and everything is showing signs of growth. Spring is definitely my favorite season. The Pink Paislee team and I have been busy making some spring and Easter projects to share with you today. Hopefully, you will be inspired to create something for this wonderful season!





My project is a fun little treat box. I made it using a small wood box and some Pink Paislee chipboard. Here are the directions and a instruction sheet to help you put it together.



Pink Paislee Supplies:
Patterned paper: Sweet Cakes - Honey Bunch, Cutie Pie, Lovey Dovey, Sugar Pie and Bewitching from the Fascinating line.
Fascinating - Chipboard Elements
Fascinating - Sticker Book
Fascinating - Winsome Alphabet Stickers
Enchanting - Chipboard Alphabet
Captivating - Chipboard Alphabet
Topsiders - Borders
Topsiders - Shapes
Sweet Cakes - Ribbon
Enchanting - Brads

Other Supplies:
Maya Road - flower and stick pins
Making Memories - mini letter stickers
Small wood box, rick-rack, brown, satin ribbon from local craft store.



Directions:
  1. Cover the inside and top edges of the box with the Bewitching patterned paper. The outside of the box is then covered with Honey Bunch patterned paper.
  2. Then cut a 3/4” strip of the Lovey Dovey patterned paper and cover the bottom section of the box.
  3. Next, cut another 3/4” strip using the Cutie Pie patterned paper, this time use a scalloped border punch along one of the edges before adhering it to the box. Tie some ribbon in between the two strips of patterned paper and form a bow in the front of the box.
  4. Use the striped border from the Fascinating Sticker Book to finish off the top edge of the box.
  5. Cover two tulip Chipboard Elements with the Sugar Pie patterned paper and attach them to the box as shown. Embellish the rest of the box with stick pins, a chipboard flower, a brad and tiny letter stickers, as seen in photo. TIP: To allow the box to sit level attach a strip of leftover chipboard from the Topsiders border set to the bottom of the box.
  6. Apply alphabet stickers and chipboard to the front of the box to spell out your title.
  7. To create the head and wings please see attached diagram.
  8. Once your pieces are cut out, cover them with with the remainder of the Honey Bunch patterned paper. Embellish the edges of the pieces with rick-rack.
  9. Attach the wings to the top of the box and then add some small circle stickers from the Fascinating Sticker Book.
  10. Wrap the satin ribbon around the chicks head, add the beak, (see instruction sheet for pattern) eyes (Chipboard Alphabet commas) and flower to complete the chicks head. To attach the chick to the box use the rectangle Topsider shape. Score it 1” down so it forms a sort of hinge, glue the 1 inch section to the back of the chick's head. Then glue the remainder of the flap to the back of the box.



Everyone on the team was asked to answer a few questions about themselves for the Blog Hop, so you could get to know us a little better. Here are my answers. :)

1. Where did you grow up? Do you still live there?
  • I grew up in England, my family and I moved to America when I was sixteen. I've moved around quite a bit since then, but Central Florida is my home now. I'm completely "American-ized" now - Not even an accent!!!! :)
2. What is a typical day like for you?
  • Mostly taking care of the kids, during the day, watching a little TV in the evening , then playing with my Pink Paislee goodies at night.
3. What is your favorite fashion accessory? Why?
  • Shoes, shoes, shoes!!! Why? Because!!!
4. What is playing on your ipod right now?
  • Kate Nash
5. Name one television show that you MUST TIVO each week?
  • It's not on now, but I always make sure Big Brother is recorded!
6. What is your favorite movie of all time?
  • Love and Basketball and When Harry Meet Sally. I know that's two movies but I couldn't decide!
7. What is your favorite Pink Paislee product?
  • That's a tough one........hmm, I'd have to say the Topsiders chipboard. I seem to use them on everything!
8. If you could only keep 1 scrapbooking tool what would it be?
  • My Exacto knife.
9. If you didn't scrapbook what other activity would you spend time on?
  • Cleaning the house!!! (lol) Seriously.... designing and making wood crafts, cross stitching, drawing, anything that's creative really.
10. What advice would you give to someone who wants to start scrapbooking?
  • Have fun! Once you've got the basics down, it's completely up to you! Whatever you do your family will love the results, they are "the stars" after all!!!
11. What would you say your scrapbook style is today?
  • I never know how to answer this question! Even more so now, that I haven't done that many layouts lately. Whether it's a altered piece or a layout, I guess I would say my style is usually "playful and fun."


Okay, now to the "GOOD STUFF" the prizes!!! All you have to do is leave a comment here after 9:00 am today and before Monday morning to be entered in the giveaway! The winner will be notified on Tuesday. So hop over to the Pink Paislee blog to find out where to go next. Here the AMAZING prize you'll be playing for!


Now get hoppin' and good luck!!!!

Jen

461 comments:

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Just_a_bean said...

Love the "tweet" box - will have to give that a go! Justine xx

Unknown said...

Thank you for including the directions to your "Tweets" box! It's lovely!

And seriously...how much longer until Big Brother comes on!

I know you've been a US resident for a while, but did you get a chance to see BB in the UK? I've always wondered which version was better.

Your designs are awesome. Love the Elmo page, too!

Anabelle O'Malley said...

What an amazing project. I just adore anything you alter!

Jill Sarginson said...

Beautiful treat box!!! I love it! Great work!

vikki said...

Your box is too cute!! Thanks for the step by step!!

Unknown said...

cute basket - thanks for the chance to win some blog candy

Renee Dowling said...

Oh my goodness - how cute! WOW this is really adorable!
Reneexx

karriecook said...

Wow, simply adorable!

Nancy said...

What a super cute idea, thanks for sharing the instructions. I'm going to try this. This is so fun blog hopping and it is my first time.
Lots of talent here!!

CraftyRia said...

That is a very cute treat box!

Thanks for sharing and for this chance to win!

Mama Tuttle said...

So cute . . . I love your treat box!

Steph Zerbe said...

Wow!! Awesome bird box. Directions too? You are so cool. I dig the My Little Monster Layout and the funky slide show. So fun!! I can't wait to bookmark your blog and get inspired any time I wish. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the super yummy goodies to win.

tmwathen said...

I was just thinking there is never anyone from Florida on these design teams and then there you are! I live in central Florida in Eustis... Beautiful work!

Janey P said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing the instructions. Now my house will never get cleaned!!!!

Create It Simply said...

Very creative! Super cute. TFS!

Shermin said...

This is an awesome giveaway! Love this cute lil' treat box! :D

Virginia said...

Super cute! Lovin this blog hop - what a fun way to get some new ideas

Staci Taylor said...

That treat box is so so cute!! Thanks for giving us instructions!

Julia Sandvoss said...

That's the cutest box and thanks for the info on how to make it! LOVE IT!

Sonia said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

lacintha said...

Well if that isn't the most adorable box I ever did see!!
Thanks for sharing the project instructions too:)

Brandon April Owens said...

That is SOO cute!! Can I win that??

Keri said...

I LOVE how that turned out..especially the way you did the little tulip "feet"! Super cute project!

Nicole Laird said...

Precious!!

Sue Sykes said...

Oh.My.Heck. That is just adorable! TFS!

Debbi Tehrani said...

What an adorable, clever little box!

Unknown said...

You are so creative!!!

Katherine said...

Wow! What a fantastic project. Thanks for the inspiration and a chance to win!

Sucrecandy said...

Great project!
Thanks for the explanation!
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Deborah Marasa said...

omg, that is the cutest thing ever!!

BethW7372 said...

Your treat box is tweet-licious. Thanks for sharing the instructions. I'd love to win some PP Goodness.

lwarren737 said...

What a cute treat box, I'd love to win and use the products for some altered item!

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

WOW! Love that treat box! TFS!!! And it was wonderful to get to know more about you!

Amy said...

oh my!!! this treat box is absolutely adorable!!!

Victoria S. said...

thanks for a chance to win! wonderful product And i love your samples!

Jean said...

That treat basket is just too sweet!! Thanks for a chance to win.

Rita said...

What a cute box - I love it! thanks for giving the directions also.

Unknown said...

Love your ideas -- thanks for sharing!

Shelby said...

I absolutely love that little tweet box - adorable. Thanks for posting specific directions and supplies.

Heidi said...

That treat box is FAB!!!

Unknown said...

OMG...this is so stinkin' cute.
thanks for the directions!

Cassaundra said...

Love the "Chic"k basket. Love and Basketball is one of my fav movies too. Just a great story...

dannigirl said...

such tweet project girl!
gotta try it.
~danni

Delia W said...

Love this.
Isnt blog hopping just the best. Meeting all the of the DT.

Thank you for a chance to win!!

Delia W said...

Love this.
Isnt blog hopping just the best. Meeting all the of the DT.

Thank you for a chance to win!!

Clare said...

love your little chickie treat box!

Tracy said...

That is adoarble. I've got to try that!

Jackie said...

Came back to hear the music again...LOL, and love the project even more! Thanks for a weekend change to win! I would love that bundle!

Samantha said...

fabulous treat box, very original and so sweet for easter

Abegaile Valencia said...

That is so stinkin' cute! Thanks for a chance to win an awesome give-away!

Stephanie said...

Your treat box is really cute and thanks for the instructions

StacyC said...

What a cute box.. Adorable...

Diana said...

Oh my gosh, this project is fantastic!

Laura Stewart said...

awesome giveaway - thanks!!!

Suzanne Q said...

Great project! Thanks for the chance to win.

Britt said...

That box is too cute! Thanks for the chance to win. (:

merryheart2 said...

so so adorable.
i LOvE your blog.

ginger said...

That is a very lovely treat box! Thanks for sharing!

Brianna B said...

Thanks for a chance to win!

Brianna B said...

Thanks for a chance to win!

Tammy in Ontario, Canada said...

I was here. Love your blog!

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