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Friday, November 20, 2009

Mom's gift set



This gift set is for my mom. I used one of Lauren Meader's templates from Papertrey Ink and the notebook cover template designed by Nichole. The set includes the box, a set of eight notecards (charmingly posed sideways, don't ask how that happened, I don't know how to fix it) and a notepad for making grocery lists. I found a pair of comfy socks in almost the same colors as the cardstock that fits in the back panel. My mom is a regular patron at Hallmark. We'll give monogram notecards a try and see how these go over.

I used vanilla or cream, Spring Rain, Chocolate and gold craft ink with twinkling gold embossing powder. For the tone on tone blue I used Versamark frost. The set uses Take Note, Green Thumb, Fresh Alphabet, Guidelines Two and Simply Stationery. On the notebook cover I used the small flowery poof and on the box I used the larger size one from Green Thumb.

The butterflies are punched out using the Martha Stewart butterfly cluster punch. Note: I would recommend the number of butterflies used to decorate the box be directly proportionate to the number of times you smudge ink on it. Not that I would personally have any knowledge of that.

During the last product release, Nichole had a great tip for using sticky tape with glitter. A friend gave me a huge bottle of chunky Martha Stewart glitter which I haven't used yet, but this was the perfect project to try it out and I think it adds a lot. Hard to see it on the notecards, but what I did there and on the notebook cover was stamp the green thumb poofy flower around the edges using the versamark Frost ink and then centered the monogram.

23 comments:

Monica K. said...

That is such a beautiful set! I love how the pieces coordinate so well together.

Terri said...

Love everything about this. Great job! Hope your mom uses the cards this time.

B said...

So pretty! Love the great set and the fun colors!

Karen Lynn said...

Lovely, Lovely, Lovely! If she doesn't like it, I will take it! I don't care if my initial isn't an "N" BWAHAHA!

Tasha said...

Wow this set is extremely stunning
love tasha xx

Kathy W. said...

THIS is sooo gorgeous Peggysue!! WOW, I love everything about it from the colors to the ribbons and sparklies and butterflies! IT's absolutely wonderful and lucky MOM who gets this!! :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend! x

Cindy said...

Wow. Your mom will love this. I love the color combination and the spray of flowers.

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Your mother will love this! It is so beautiful. I like the glitter too.

Diane Jaquay said...

This is just BEAUTIFUL!! I love the colors you chose, and the glitter adds such a nice touch! I'm sure your mom will love this (I know my mom would ;)

Chef Mama Lori said...

So pretty! I'm sure she will love them!

Leah said...

Beautiful! I love the colors so soft and dreamy. I'm sure she'll love it!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

Oh wow, Peggysue, this is beautiful! Your mom is bound to love it, especially since made by her daughter. I personally wouldn't know either about covering up smudges with extra embellishments... butterflies or otherwise. Ha!

I left a blog award for you on my post today. Enjoy!

Hugs,
Lisa

Traci M said...

N for no more shopping at Hallmark after she receives this lovely set!! I got a giggle out of the number of butterfly comment, I would know about that, better start looking for that punch!!
Thanks for the idea for colors and designs...it is just beautiful!!

Joanne (jojot) said...

wow....she will go wild for this gift set...fabulous work

BethieJ said...

Peggysue this is FABULOUS! Your mom is gonna LOVE it!!!! Great job!

The Mama Monkey said...

Wow...this is stunning! She is going to treasure it. Do you think she will use it, or just hoard it as I would?! :)

And...you silly lady...THANK YOU SO MUCH for the goodie box!!! The best part...the piggy candies! I think you know that is my DH's call sign! You are too kind and did not need to send me anything...but I am thrilled you did!! :)

IamDerby said...

How did I miss this? Its absolutely fabulous! Your mom will love it.

Rita said...

WOW! Gorgeous gift set. Your mom will LOVE this beautiful gift! So pretty!

Rita said...

WOW! Gorgeous gift set. Your mom will LOVE this beautiful gift! So pretty!

Melissa said...

So, so beautiful PeggySue! I love it all--the colors, the cards, the notepad, the glitter, the box, oh my! Great job!

Kim said...

This is a gorgeous project. I love the color combination and the glitter.

Steph Zerbe said...

You are a big PTI fan! This is one gorgeous set!! Love the sweet flowers that adorn the front and the colors speak to me.

katiesniche said...

What a beautiful gift set! Nice pieces all together.