Perfect Packaging…
November 27th, 2009
It’s my pleasure today to participate in the Taylored Expressions Black Friday Blog Hop. Some of your favorite stampers will be showcasing the Perfect Package. These one piece box/lid packages make quick work of wrapping your special treats and card sets in style for attractive gift giving.
To begin, I covered my box with Good Tidings paper from KI. The patterns are Ornaments & Garland. I use Zip Dry Beacon Adhesive to attach my paper, and it works beautifully. It flows on easy from the tip applicator and has just enough give to allow you to move your paper around and into the perfect spot. It dries super quick, and if any seeps out of the edges, you just rub it off with your fingertip. It leaves no residue on your project.
To decorate the front of my box, I created a frame and back drop with my Nestabilities Labels 9, and then created my birdie with the Nested Bird dies. The smaller bird turned up on it’s side makes darling wings. Bird is decorated with snowflake images from Wings of Joy. To finish off the front, I accented the snowflakes with Taylor’s Tiny Twinkles and a big ole bow.
Inside, I’ve covered the front door flap with more Good Tidings paper and then filled my box with Christmas cookie goodies. 
I had a ton of fun putting together my cookie gift set. I can’t wait to see what the other girls have put together. Check them out:
Alex Maldonado: http://fairyblossoms.typepad.com/
Amy Rohl: http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com/
Beate Johns: http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Bev Gerard: http://savorthejourney.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Charmaine Ikach: http://oodabugalley.blogspot.com/
Cindy Haffner: http://cindyhaffnerscorner.blogspot.com/
Debbie Olson: http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/
Donna Baker: http://www.serenityinstamping.com/
Jami Sibley: http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Jen del Muro: http://iheart2stamp.com/
Jen Tapler: http://jentapler.blogspot.com/
Jenn Balcer: http://jbalcer.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Jennifer Buck: http://thebuckstampshere.blogspot.com/
Jessica Diedrich: http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/
Joan Ervin: http://stampingwithapassion.blogspot.com/
Joanne Basile: http://www.stampedbyhand.blogspot.com/
Linda Duke: http://www.lindaduke.typepad.com/
Lori Craig: http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Rose Ann Reynolds: http://paperdelightz.blogspot.com/
Sankari Wegman: http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
Sharon Harnist: http://paperfections.typepad.com/
Sherry Cheever: http://sherrycheever.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Taylor VanBruggen: http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/
I’m sure you’ll see several things that you love while browsing. You’ll find lots of supplies you see today on sale at Taylored Expressions. Taylor has some specials set up, but everything is on sale when you use the Black Friday code: TEBlackFriday to save 15% on everything in the store.
Have a great weekend! I’ll be back today with a Weekend Sketch Challenge sample.
November 27th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Lori, this is stunning! What a lovely gift!
November 27th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Such great packing for such a yummy gift!
November 27th, 2009 at 8:17 am
Such a pretty box. Love the bird and the papers are so cute. The cookie making set is a great idea. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving.
November 27th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Wowza! What a great box and card set! Love that bird!
November 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Beautiful box, Lori — love the paper, pretty bow, and adorable glittery bird! Cute idea to package this cookie gift set!
November 27th, 2009 at 9:35 am
This is so pretty, Lori! The sparkly bird wings are so sweet and I love your idea to package the cookie gift set!
November 27th, 2009 at 9:43 am
What warm and rich looking paper, Lori, and I just love the little bird you created!!! Your card is adorable, too, and I love how you filled the box with all the cookie decorating goodies…such an fun holiday gift!!!!
November 27th, 2009 at 11:13 am
OH My!! This is just too much!! OH so fabulous! I want it!! Of co9rse, your card is gorgeous too - this entire set is perfect!!
November 27th, 2009 at 11:17 am
gorgeous, Lori! great idea for a cookie cutter & sprinkles in the box! wow
November 27th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
The first thing I saw when I opened your blog was the card and I immediately said “WOW!” - I LOVe that paper and that bird punch and just everything you did. Then I scrolled down to see your beautiful box - awesome! And that cookie kit - wonderful idea! You rock my friend! Enjoy your weekend!
November 27th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
WOW-I LOVE, Love, LOVE the colors of this! You decorate the box so beautifully and I love the idea to put the cookie gift inside!
November 27th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
YUMMY… love the felt embellishments!!!
November 27th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
These are SO cute!!! I need to find that paper! Mmmm!!!
November 27th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I love your wonderful box and card, Lori!! So pretty with the bird theme, and wonderful papers!! It’s a wonderful idea for a gift as well!! Love it!! (Thanks for fixing my name too. *wink)
November 27th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Honestly, this is such a delightfully happy gift box! The fabulous ribbon, the yummy papers, and glitzy bird in your design are perfect!
~Tex
November 27th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Beautiful! LOVE the DP!
November 28th, 2009 at 3:00 am
Beautiful box and card set Lori.
November 28th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Lori, that is an awesome set! Love it!
Hugs and smiles
November 28th, 2009 at 11:41 am
This set is just gorgeous, Lori! I LOVE that paper!
November 29th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Rich & gorgeous, Lori! Love, love, love the hanging bird and frame from that yummo ribbon! The inside is such a treat as well–what a grrreat idea!
February 19th, 2010 at 6:58 am
These are all the very beautiful and amazing designs which are too creative and innovative.