Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Happy Birthday Matchbox and a prize

I'm participating in Kelleigh Ratzlaff's Blog Hop today - I'm so freakin' excited! Just to celebrate this fun occassion I tried out one of Kelleigh's new templates - Matchbox Template Set. This is the large version and it came together really quickly. I can see lots of potential for this box!!!

Here's my Happy Birthday version featuring Traci Reed's Happy Go Silly kit (Sweet Shoppe)




I simply used Kelleigh's easy template as a clipping mask to digitally cut out the box template from the brown bag paper. I then created a seperate accent rectangle for both the bottom box and the outside wrap. I printed all items on presentation paper and then used a paper trimmer to cut out. I used a piece of light green cardstock and my new scallop punch to create the green border for the wrap. The happy birthday to you circle was created in Photoshop Elements using pre-made circles and the alpha from Happy Go Silly. For assembly I simply used glue stick and double stick tape. Really - a cute project that can be done in little to no time!

Check out the Matchbox template at The Digichick. It's on sale for only $2.97 - what a steal!

I plan to tuck an I-tunes gift card inside so Katie (10) can give this to her BFF Erica for her birthday this weekend. Do you think this is cute enough to impress an eleven year old? I hope so...I wouldn't want to be the "uncool" mom!

Would you like to win a $10 Gift Certificate to Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs? If so, go check out all of the Creative Team Member's projects, then head over to Kelleigh's blog and leave a comment. Tell Kelleigh which project you liked the best, or which project you can see yourself doing next.

Want another chance? Twitter about the blog hop and leave another comment on Kelleigh's blog! Facebook it, and leave another comment for another chance! Kelleigh will pick a winner by this Friday evening.

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17 comments:

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

This is just adorable! I love that alpha - and your project is definitely "cool"!

Jen Tapler said...

Ummm, yeah...I'd say you'll definitely score some "cool" points with this one!!

Patti J. said...

Great project!!!

Chrisd said...

Such a great job and wonderful colors!

Zippizip said...

Stopping by from the DST blog train -

Definitely cool - both the box and the gift card!

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Karen said...

Fun colors and that template looks really versatile! :>

Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs said...

Your daughter's friend is going to LOVE this! How fun! I love that border, too! I NEED that punch!!

anloko said...

The colors you used on the box make it great for a small gift for a guy....hard to find! Thanks.

Dana Gustafson said...

Way cool enough for the 10 year old! THis box looks great all dressed up! Nice job!

A Little Licht on the Subject... said...

You'll definitely be 'the cool' mom with an itunes card in this cutie box! Really cute - bet your daughter's buddy saves it!

Tracy Kosofsky said...

Yep, you're gonna be a cool mom!! Love this - it's one of my absolute favorite templates and you did a great job with it!

Unknown said...

Totally cool!

sunghee said...

Very neat! Love the brown bag paper!

Melissa S. said...

This is a cute box. I really like the colors here. Great idea.

Jessica said...

This is really cute!! I'm sure Erica will love it! :)

ChloƩ said...

This is sooooo cool! Love it!!

Leigh said...

Oh, very, very cool!! I love the papers you chose! Love the whole project, actually! Great job!