Monday, July 27, 2009

Ladies, Ink 3D Challenge

My blogging group, Ladies, Ink issued a challenge: 3D (dum, da, dum, da... DUMMMMM)... ok, that was overly dramatic, haha.

I made a coupon book (file her coupons in) that will hold a pen and shopping list on the inside (of course, I forgot to get a picture of the pen and notebook!).

Anyway, a wonderful friend has been watching my kids on Mondays all summer. I wanted to make her something to show her how much we appreciated what a sacrifice she made for us. So, I took Lauren's template "All Boxed Up" and printed it out on PTI cs, ribbon, and printed paper. I wanted everything to match and look completely finished (Lauren's motto!). I even used my scallop punch on the inside to finish it out.

I used some Stampin' Up stamps that a friend had recently given me (for FREE, to use indefinitely!!), my cricut and design studio software to cut out the shapes AND I pulled out my cricut markers (that I never use, shame on me) and found that the green marker matched perfectly!! I just colored with the other markers I had in the open areas to finish it off.

The second picture shows off the bow!

And the last picture shows the tabs/file folders that will be for her to sort her coupons.

Enjoy!

Kristin

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15 comments:

paige said...

Way to go Kristin! This is a wonderful gift idea, both pretty and practical.

Christyne said...

This is FANTASTIC! Great job on the challenge!

Kirstin said...

you rocked this!! Great job!!

Becky said...

I love this..What a great idea and it is so pretty.

Cathleen said...

Oh My Gosh! This is awesome, I love the coupon book and love the colors and paper...you really rocked this challenge!

Angie Williams said...

This is an awesome project!! I just love how it turned out!

Jennie said...

What a great idea Kristin! Fabulous design and perfect colors :o)

Michelle Forrest said...

Wonderful idea! This is so pretty! Love it - I may have to case this!

JazzyH said...

Great idea! Great projects and I love the paper.

specialcraftmom4 said...

Beautiful project! what a thoughtful gift (:

Unknown said...

super sweet card holder. Gotta love Timeless Templates.

Ramona said...

The height of perfection! I love it!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea Kristin! I ove the colours you have used with this.

We don't get coupons here but i am guessing the lady you made it for will be more than thrilled.

Robyn said...

Wow!! This is beautiful!!!!

Tina said...

I love this idea, what a great gift and yours is wonderful!