Lil’ Inker New Release Hop | Day 1…
It’s a hop! Be sure you started on Amy’s blog and that you came here from Jen C.’s blog.
Happy Monday, friends! It always seems to be a bit of an oxymoron to put “Happy” and “Monday” side by side, don’t you think? This Monday is pretty happy, though! Today is the first day in a week’s worth of blog hops featuring new goodies from Lil’ Inker and and I have to say that I know that you are going to fall head over heels for this new stuff. Today’s new release product is my favorite…BOW DIES!! {<--said screaming!}
I know these graphics look identical, but the sizes are different and I wanted to be sure to include all that info…
I am constantly being inspired by things seen on Pinterest and I recently saw a few different posts about a box or bag of “sunshine.” This is my interpretation of the theme {just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week}…
I love these dies as the perfect addition to packaging. I recently got a few things from garnish and I can’t wait to embellish them with bows! Here’s a detail shot of both sizes put together for my project {smaller bow is embossed with Cuttlebug embossing folder}…
I layered the bow backs for more dimensional look. To do so, snip the smaller one {mine is embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder} in half and adhere as shown to the larger piece…
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING BOX:
{my cello bag has a 4″ x 2.5″ base}-Cut cardstock to 8″ x 6.5″
-Score 2″ in on all sides
-On short side, snip score line to intersecting score line
-Punch edges, if desired
-Trim corner flaps, if desired {this will cover any punched edges that don’t line up}
-Fold in box and adhere
-Embellish outside of box as desired
-Add adhesive to bottom inside of bag so that bag won’t come out and place bag inside
Detail shot…
I have one more thing to show you before I send you on your way. From time to time I get asked how I take my pictures. First things first on the answer…NATURAL LIGHT! I will use my flash when needed IN ADDITION to natural light. I try to “mute” the flash a little by folding up a couple of white paper towels and holding them in front of the flash. That seems to let the light through without being too overpowering. Here is a pic of where I normally take my pictures. I don’t always use the super high tech photo box…created by adhering 3 pieces of white cardstock together and adding pattern or colored paper as desired…
Now, it’s time for you to hop, hop, hop along to your final destination today…Laura’s blog. Happy hopping
Love how you used it for the “icing on the cake” packaging! Love the idea of embossing one layer for dimension!
The bow dies are such a wonderful idea!! Love the stitch lines. I just put my order in! Thanks for the chance to win!
Hiya,
what a fab idea thanks for sharing the measurements must try this sometime x
hugs
Suzie Qx
Jen this is so adorable…love these new dies!
Super cute idea for your bag of sunshine! I like seeing your photo setup too!
Love this gift box with the gorgeous double bow! That die will have to go on my wish list! Thanks for the tip on how you take photographs…I’m still struggling to find an ideal setup.
Awesome creation, Jen!! LOVE it!
What a GREAT gift package! Love the bow on top!
I love how you used the bow to embellish your gift bag, Jen! And I love how you layered the smaller bow with embossing. Fabulous idea!
Very cute–I like how you used both sides and embossed the small one.
Jen, your project is darling! Love the embossing, too!
Simply gorgeous!!
Love the box of goodies…
just in time for end of year gifts for teacher’s!
And the bows look absolutely fabulous with it!!
Clever project Jen! Thanks for the photo taking tips as well
There seem to be infinite ways to use these dies! Really like the embossed bows, and the whole idea of using them to embellish gifts and packaging. Thanks for the gift box tutorial!
OMG! This is awesome! I love this project. It’s absolutely brilliant. I love the layered bow you made and I love that you embossed the bow too! I hadn’t thought of that!!! Great job!
What a pretty package… Love the bow die.
Love the fabulous bow’s you made, these are so great!
Jen, this is super cute! I love how you layered the bows on top and on the flat back piece! Very cute!
Wow, love this idea…also druelling over the copics in the background!
Very pretty! What a great gift idea!
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Great project and photo tips!! Thanks for sharing!
This is beautiful! I love the bow die!!! How much fun! THanks!
Lisa
Your project is so sweet and clever! I love that embossed bow!
Your box is ” A Box Of Sunshine” I love it. Thanks so much for sharing.
So fun! Thanks for sharing and the box, its adorable!
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ag
Brilliant, just love love love this new die!