Sneak Peek: Love Notes Wedding Favor
I'm excited to be able to share a little project that I've made for the PaperTrey Ink release tomorrow! Boxes, Tags, and Bags, combined with Favor It Weddings, Wedding Day, and Simple Alphabet are the stamps that I used on this small wedding favor tin (PTI large hinged tin).
I began by tracing three times around the outside of the lid onto the back side of one of the papers from the new PTI Pink Patterns Collection. This gave me my top and my inside top and bottom pieces. (I had to trim a tiny bit more from the inside pieces.) I used Tombo Mono Multi glue to attach these papers, but you could use any good adhesive. After getting the cover paper in place, I used a length of Berry Sorbet Twill to cover the bottom edge of the tin. (Red-line/Super Sticky tape works beautifully for this.) The top edge was a bit narrow for ribbon, so I cut a narrow strip from the striped paper and wrapped it around the lid top, also attaching it with Super-Sticky tape.
Next I changed some photos to black and white, added back a hint of warmth, and printed them on matte photo paper with my inkjet printer. I used my Spellbinders Nestability Scalloped and Plain Petite Ovals and Classic Rectangles to cut and emboss both photos and both mats. Mats are cut from Berry Sorbet cardstock. I stamped flowers from the Boxes, Bags, and Tags set to enhance the cover, mounting them on foam tape and adding a Swarovski Crystal in the center of the flower. The Love Notes tag on the front of the tin is from Favor It Weddings--I adore tiny tags, and I can't wait to see what other "Favor It" mini sets will be coming out in the next few months!
On the inside of the tin, I used the new Simple Alphabet to stamp names, and the Wedding Day set to stamp the wedding date on strips of Sweet Blush cardstock. I found some off-brand pink sticky notes in a 3" x 3" pad and used my Carl Cutter to trim them down on one side to fit my tin. This required pulling the sticky notes into three sections and realigning them. (If you were making these for wedding favors, I would strongly suggest that you go to a local print shop with a stack of them and have them make that cut!) Next I stamped "Love Notes" from Favor It Weddings and the swirl from the Boxes, Bags, and Tags set on each of the sticky notes. It doesn't take that long since you can put both pieces on one acrylic block. I tied the notepad up with some Berry Sorbet Satin, finishing the inside of my tin.
Since the bottom of the tin is covered with patterned paper, and the sticky notes are not secured with adhesive, the notepad can be replaced if it is used up. Granted, these would take longer than some wedding favors, but you might consider doing them for the wedding party and using them as favors at a rehearsal dinner. I hope that you have enjoyed this sneak peek Don't forget to check Nichole's blog for more exciting news! Midnight tonight begins the BIG DAY at PaperTrey Ink. . .
Debbie, your talent never ceases to amaze me. I really *love* looking at your blog. :o) PT has such beautiful stamps, cards. ribbons and inks. Can't wait till the 15th.
Posted by: Lilian | March 14, 2008 at 12:30 AM
This is a great idea for the perfect one of a kind wedding favor. It's truly gorgeous! Your creativity blows me away!!
Posted by: peggy lee | March 14, 2008 at 02:16 AM
That really is beautiful...is the tin from PTI? Oh my I am so in love with that pink. Thanks for sharing a great project!
Posted by: Julie-Ann Wells | March 14, 2008 at 02:34 AM
What a sweet idea, Debbie. My step-granddaughter is getting married in May. I think I will give both the Bride and the Groom one of these (I believe in posting love notes for loved ones). And now that I'm thinking about it, my daughter and her husband have an anniversary in July - cute idea to give them, too. Also, while I'm at it - I think I'll make one for my husband - he likes to leave love notes for me!
Posted by: Sue B | March 14, 2008 at 04:36 AM
Debbi .. I just adore this project. But I have to say ... that "kiss" is just fabulous!! Ahhhhhhhhh!
~Bev
Posted by: Savor the Journey * TexasGrammy | March 14, 2008 at 04:40 AM
I think it is beautiful! Such a great idea. I think I will make one for my husband. Last time he wrote me a love note, he stuck it to my mirror with snail adhesive. As creative as that was....snail is awfully hard to get off of glass! ;o)
Posted by: Beckie Carlson | March 14, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Beautiful project Debbie...I just love it!!! The colors, the design, the whole thing!!! You all are making me want to get married all over again - but I don't think my husband would be willing to pay for another wedding! ;-)
Posted by: Jana Weaver | March 14, 2008 at 05:30 AM
As usual, just a gorgeous treat for the eyes!! Can't wait for the new PTI sets to come out...
Posted by: Janine | March 14, 2008 at 06:23 AM
What a great idea, Debbie! TFS!
Posted by: Amanda Angert | March 14, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Debbie this is absolutely beautiful! This just makes you say "AWE"! outloud!!!
Posted by: Lauren (mytime) | March 14, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Debbie, what a beautiful and thoughtful gift this would make! It's fantastic!
Posted by: Theresa Tyree | March 14, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Oh wow, that is gorgeous! I love the look of those pinks together. This is such a cute idea.
Posted by: Tracy | March 14, 2008 at 08:04 AM
That is beautiful Debbie!! I love the sweet notecards inside the tin!
Have a great Friday!
~Lea L.
http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lea Lawson | March 14, 2008 at 08:14 AM
What a lovely, elegant favor! Love everything about this! Thanks for the wonderful How To...!
Posted by: Beth | March 14, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Someday I'll just make one of these for myself. . .and keep it. . . because it's so cute. . .it would be so hard to let it go. . .
Posted by: Abby | March 14, 2008 at 08:28 AM
wow - this project is one of my favorites - just so beautifully executed!
Posted by: Karen Sullivan | March 14, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Really, really unique idea. I love the colors, the ribbons ... oh heck, I love it all!
Posted by: Susan | March 14, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Debbie, this is a beautiful project. I really love the new colors together!
Posted by: Anya | March 14, 2008 at 08:52 AM
This is so pretty. I really like how you did up the pad of sticky notes itself too.
Posted by: Bethany Paull | March 14, 2008 at 09:05 AM
very pretty, cute idea!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | March 14, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Very beautiful. I can't wait to see the new sets in their entirity!
Posted by: Roxanne Derheim | March 14, 2008 at 09:24 AM
What a beautiful project, Debbie!! Your talent inspires me everyday!!
Posted by: Melissa | March 14, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Beautiful!!♥ Those new colors are so cute... :-)
Posted by: Bee | March 14, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Debbie, truly beautiful! FABULOUS!
Posted by: JenMarie | March 14, 2008 at 10:59 AM
What a wonderful project! Just beautiful...
Posted by: Jackie (strappystamper) | March 14, 2008 at 11:37 AM