Grab N' Go Gift set - PTI November Blog Hop 67

Mona Pendleton | Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 3:00 PM | , , , , ,

Hi Ladies! It's that time again for the monthly Papertrey Ink Blog Hop! This month, Nichole challenged us to create "a quick & inexpensive wrap or tag that can be the perfect solution for "grab & go" gifts!" If you are no stranger to my blog, you know by now I ABSOLUTELY love the PTI My Timeless Templates designed by the AMAZINGLY talented Lauren Meader. However, when I think of Grab N' Go, my Cricut machine comes immediately to mind! Just push the button & voila! MAJIC you have a completely cut template to score, tape & adorn with your favorite stamps, embellishments & a tag! In case you haven't heard the news, Lauren has spread her wings & will be offering her NEW templates in ALL the various electronic cutting formats :) If you would like to see a YouTube video tutorial that I made on how to create one of these gift bags using your Cricut machine, here is the link http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com/2009/05/mothers-day-gift-bag-tutorial-and-video.html or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V0VF-cmqjs&feature=player_embedded#
I LOVE to make gift sets so I made a coordinating card using Beate's fun sketch for this week's Weekend Sketch Challenge #107, WSC107 & a tag with a few dangling ornaments inspired by the SUPER talented Betsy Veldman. If you are interesed, here is the link to Betsy Veldman's Ornament Tutorial using PTI ornament stamps. Thanks for hopping by! I can't wait to see what everyone has created!

Here is my Grab N' Go Gift set:I gave my Gift bag & snowflake embellies a vintagey look by sponging on a little Ranger/Tim Holtz Tea Dye ink. Inking up the various sized PTI Snowflake images from the Snowflake Serenade set with Versamark ink, I stamped then embossed them using Filigree embossing powder.
This isn't your typical gift tag! With a close-up look, you can see that the snowflake tag is 3-D!
Here is the coordinating card:
All the snowflake embellishments were made using Martha Stewart's snowflake punches x 3 & layered x 2! I finished each flake off by putting a Making Memories pink crystal brad in the center of each.
Ingredients Used: Stamps: PTI Snowflake Serenade, Signature Christmas, SU Delightful Decorations Paper: PTI Kraft, Bazzill Pomegranate & Pink, October Afternoon DP, SU Very Vanilla Ink: SU Basic Black, Ruby Red, Pretty in Pink, Ranger/Tim Holtz Tea Dye, VersaMark Sprinkles: Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge, Sizzix 3-D Snowflake die, Martha Stewart snowflake punches x 3, Making Memories hardware, Cuttlebug EF, SU Ornament punch & cord, generic beads, Offray ribbon, Filigree embossing powder

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67 Sweet Comments So Far:

Lauren (mytime) said...

Oh Mona this is stunning! Love the pink, ivory and brown! Plus the 3D elements! The printed pink paper is SO devine too. Thanks for the shout out :D That was so nice of you. I am happy you are excited :D

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Dawn Cosgrove said...

Wow, Mona, this is absolutely stunning!! I love all of it!

RobinH said...

OMG, Mona this is so amazing! I can't believe you've knocked me off my feet again! I love the 3D ornaments and the beads! They go so well together. You rocked those colors!

Kerry said...

Mona, you have been one busy girl!. I can always depend on your designs to be refined, elegant and interesting! This card is just plain gorgeous! What a beauty! Great stitching too!

Helen Watanabi said...

Gorgeous card, Mona! I can't believe how perfect your stitching is. I love the two 3D ornament/tags! You always find just the right combinations! TFS!

Jamie said...

Gorgeous packaging Mona! I even went and watched your video. Where do you get your 12x24 paper?

Mary said...

Mona, great job on both of these! I love the gift bag concept and I am jumping for joy to hear that Lauren will finally make her amazing templates available to cut with my Cricut!! Hoooray! Your design on both of these is fabulous!

Beth said...

This is so very pretty! I love the way you used the colors and I really love the 3D tags! That card is magazine cover quality! Amazing job!

Irene Oden said...

Now this is a top quality lovely card and gift bag! I love the 3D stuff. Really beautiful stuff!

Julie said...

Soooooo beautiful! Love the pink, the bows and the snowflakes! Also, great news about Lauren's templates! I'm warming up my Cricut right now!!!

Lori Kilterman said...

Awesome, gorgeous and stunning!

Pammy said...

Love this card (and the bag too)! All the little touches you do are so special! Excellent job!

Cheryl Love said...

Wow, this is a magnificent gift set! This would be perfect for any special recipient! So beautiful and your photography is amazing! Put this in a magazine NOW!

Alison said...

So busy getting ready for Thanksgiving but I just had to stop by and let you know that I love this gift set. It is really delicate ad gorgeous! Great job, Mona!

Alison said...

Oh I forgot to wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

ShellyM said...

Just watched your video! I'm so excited to try this now! Thank you so much for this great idea! You are one talented little cupcake!

Andrea M said...

Oh...my...goodness... Mona, this is utterly sublime! WOW! Love everything from the color scheme to that awesome 3-D tag. The video tutorial is awesome - have to start using my expression a bit more. I didn't even realize they made 12x24 cardstock :) Thanks so much for the inspiration! It's crazy good!

BetsyK said...

Beautiful gift set and those 3D tags are so perfect! You really make this PTI stuff come to life! Are you watching this site, Nichole?

MeredithS said...

Please don't be offended by this but all I can say is: This is Martha Stewart beautiful! Wow!

Dru said...

What a pretty little gift and card - I love the pink/red/white combination. Very sweet!

BethieJ said...

Mona a FABULOUS set!! Nicely done!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Anonymous said...

I would never have thought of pink, brown, and cream but it is just elegant. Love those brads in the snowflakes.

Karin said...

Lovin' the choice of colors! Happy Thanksgiving!

Marge said...

Love your colors & the 3-D ornaments!!! Fabulous!

Diane Jaquay said...

Just GORGEOUS! The pink and red and cream together are so YUMMY!

Karla said...

Gorgeous set, Mona! This is so elegant and those ornaments make for an awesome tag!

Lori said...

Absolutely gorgeous Mona!!!

Elizabeth S. said...

great idea with the vintage ornament set. Love your card also.

Daniela F. said...

Stunning project, Mona!! Your color combo is awesome, too.

Babies-Beth said...

ok, way cute...but quick??? I love the layered snowflake look, and swear I will try it this year!

Becca said...

These are absolutely gorgeous. I love the soft colors and the layered snowflakes. What a fun project! I would love to see the look on someone's face if they see this delivered to them!

farmhouse-story said...

wow! love, love, love this, mona!

Susan said...

These are absolutely breath taking!! Love all of the details you put into these gorgeous creations!!

Rhonda said...

Mona, Love the 3-D ornaments. Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Kim said...

So pretty! I love the vintage look.

Avril Tanner said...

These are so cool... I will have to play with my cricut and my cartridges more! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

Melissa said...

Mona, these are sooo gorgeous, especially that card! Wow! I love your complex stitching (inner and outer). The snowflakes with the jewels are perfect!

Donelda said...

wow, these are beautiful!!

Kerry said...

Wonderful set!

Laural said...

I love the 3D elements in this design! The make it pop off the page! I also love how you did those beautiful layered snowflakes!

Kelly S. said...

Holy stunning combo...the colors and ornaments are FABULOUS!

Lori said...

Mona, this is a breathtaking gift set! All your embellishments and stitching are gorgeous! You always do such a perfect job! I'm surprised the PTI group hasn't snatched you up, girlie! You amaze me!

Terri said...

Great gift set! Wish I had a Cricut. Mabey one day I will get lucky and win one somewhere. In the meantime I will have to keep cutting. templates by hand.

Ted said...

Mona, that tag is absolutely gorgeous. I'd never think of using pink but now you are making me re-think it... you do such beautiful work. :)

Charlene Austin said...

This is absolutely 100% STUNNING! Love love love the pink too!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Great gift set--love the colors and the 3-d tag!

Betsy V said...

Wow! Mona, this is so beautiful! Love the way you used the 3-D ornament idea (thanks for the shout-out btw!), and your color combo is just breathtaking! :-)

Cindy said...

These are gorgeous. Love the color combination and distressing. I can't believe how many nurses I stumbled upon tonight (i'm one too).

Steph said...

You out did yourself. This is AMAZING!!! And your photo staging is perfect.

Rosanne said...

gorgeous! love the 3D tag!

Julie said...

Hi Mona
What a great gift and i love the fact that you've used pink - very girly.
Take Care - Ju xxx

S said...

Holly cow, Mona...This is gorgeous. Love the vintage look of the printing on the background. Colors are wonderful and the snowflakes are great. What a beautiful set.

peggysue said...

Wow so classy, that is one fabulous looking set! I like the sketch you used and how you played it with those colors and textures.

Susan Mast said...

So pretty and elegant!

Linda said...

Lovely! Thanks for sharing.

Mo Hernandez said...

Wonderful giftset! Decorated so well! Do you ever make anything that isn't jaw dropping?

Pamela_U said...

Amazing looking set, Mona! That card is stunning! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Beate said...

Wow! Mona! Your gift set looks amazing! I love the soft colors you chose.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs and smiles

Jen Johnson said...

Mona, this card and template are outrageously beautiful! I am besides myself and sort of feeling unsure if I should even attempt to create something so nice for my family! I would pay you lots to make something half a beautiful for me! You absolutely rock, girlfriend! Happy Thanksgiving!

Carrie said...

Mona, what a fantast job on this set! I love those ornaments and the snowflakes! Hope you are having a happy Thanksgiving!

Julie Ranae said...

What a pretty set! Love these colors and I am all about dimensional tags! Great!

Sorry it's taken me so long to get here! Comment #64...I'm really behind!

AKiteFlier said...

THUD - wow Mona - you keep knocking my socks off with every creation you make - this is no exception - nice shout out for Lauren, too! Love the snowflake accents but the 3D tag is the best part - LOVE it girl - now sing along with me - a casing I will go - a casing I will go - Hi Ho the dairy-o a casing I will go! LOL Seriously - we need to talk about that tag - it's fab - just like you!

AKiteFlier said...

PS watched the video too - NOW I know why you are such a genius with tags and templates! WOW _ what a machine - not in my future but wonderful to see in action - loved the video Mona - thanks for sharing :-)

Heidi said...

G'day Mona! This set is drop dead gorgeous! Spectacular job with this design! I love it!

Yvonne Dalhammer said...

My God! Mona this is magazine quality!!! Do you ever create a dud! I love this too!

Hilary said...

Wow, I guess I'm not the only one that loves this set. That card is gorgeous. So elegant!


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