Now we are on day two of samples!
That means even more inspiration of what is to come with the May 1st My Time Made Easy ™ LLC Release!
Today I am sharing the second Pretty Packaging © template and some of our Pretty Impressions © stamp sets!
I am pretty excited about this release as I am introducing another MUST HAVE sentiment set called Sensational Sentiments, as well as tag/border set called Paper Pattern Pieces, and a background building set called Puckered Up Patterns ©.
Be sure you stop by and visit
They will both be sharing projects using these items too!
So let’s get started! Our 2nd Pretty Packaging © template is called Trendy Tool Tote © (perfect for Father’s Day! too)
Trendy Tool Tote $5
Completed Project Size
7 1/2 Inches Wide
7 Inches Tall
3 Inches Deep
As its name suggests, this packaging was designed after the ever popular tool box! One of my most requested gift packaging templates to date! I made sure that the handle portion was perfect and sturdy for this template!
That was the hardest part of it! When you have a template MADE to hold “stuff” it better be able to be picked up without crumbling and warping. Granted when toting 2 planters I’d take caution, but this handle is great!
Whether or not you have a “handy man” in your life, this Trendy Tool Tote © will be perfect for “toting” around all sorts of gifts!
You can fill this with various cups, and add candy, seed packets, small plants (real and silk!) you can use it to fashionably organize your crafting “tools”, give it as a gift to hold cupcakes, candles, bath products, stationary set, small toys, and so much more!
This template coordinates nicely with ANY of our Pretty Impressions © stamps or Pretty Printables © digital paper!
I used the NEW! Paper Pattern Pieces for my circle tag, and of course the sentiment is from the Sensational Sentiments. I just stamped and cut the flower petals and leaf an additional time for some extra dimension. The flower makes the “t” in the Thank you. I loved that.
About the stamps:
Sensational Sentiments Set of 16 images $12
This set is also available in a digital download called Sensational Digital Package ©
This is a set of sensational and whimsical sentiments that I have always loved and wanted to have contained in a set! As if this set of sentiments isn’t sensational enough, we have the perfect image set to coordinate called: Sensational Sentiments ©!
As you can see these sentiments fit inside the Paper Pattern Pieces © stamp set (circle here), as well as coordinate with the All Tied Up © Cut Files. Wait until you start pairing these sets together!
Sentiments include:
Grow old without growing up
In youth we learn In age we understand-Marie Ebner-Eschenbach
Only look back if it makes you smile
Life without cause is a life without effect-Barbarella
I’m so sorry
Every day is a gift
Hello there.
(Flower as the “T”) thank you, for helping me grow into who I am today
You inspire me
Hold hands, not grudges
You are fabulous!
You make me a better person
Sending you sunshine!
The purpose of life is a life of purpose.-Robert Byrne
Listen first,talk second.
Two little words that mean so much Thank You
Paper Pattern Pieces © Set of 10 images $12
This is a card that used the 6 circle borders, with a building circle center, the ribbon/lace border, and the circle tag-paired with another sentiment from Sensational Sentiments.
NOTE: There are smaller images that can also go in the circle centers!!! ENDLESS possibilities!!!
We can never have too many tags, or patterns to build on!
This set will have your building your own pretty patterns and tags in no time!
This set was designed to also coordinate with the All Tied Up © Cut Files and to fit the Sensational Sentiments © set!
The ribbon/lace border is 5 1/2 inches long (perfect for those cards!)
2 Floral Circle patterns/tags about 1 3/4 inches
2 square patterns/tags about 1 3/4
Smaller flower circle 1 1/4 inch
6 circle cluster 1 X 1 1/2 inches
Puckered Up Patterns Set of 14 images $12
In youth
Now we have another card using one of the background builders from the Puckered Up Patterns (as did our Trendy Tool Tote)! You will be amazed at the variety of looks you will be able to “build” with this set!
For this one I used the open line cluster to create my patterned panel.
I then stamped the solid version of the pattern inside.
From there I stamped the smaller solid version of the pattern in the centers to create retro like flowers. These pattern can be masculine or feminine, as you will soon see 😀
This is a great border and background builder set. You will easily be able to create your own borders and patterns. Also the perfect addition to the Pucker Up © Pretty Packaging Template! So many ways this set can be used to add interest to any project!
As stated in the description, I was able to pair the Puckered Up Pattern with the label from Paper Pattern Pieces ©! In the circle is the dashed circle and butterfly from lasts months release Just For You! What a pairing!
The sentiment is from the NEW! Sensational Sentiments 😀
I paper pierced the scallop border. Too fun.
OK so who wants to win something?
GIVEAWAY:
Enter a comment here to win!
Trendy Tool Tote ©
Sensational Sentiments ©
Puckered Up Patterns ©
Paper Patter Pieces ©
Winner will be drawn on the 30th. (also enter yesterday’s post too! It’s not too late!)
Supplies:
Pretty Packaging © Template -Trendy Tool Tote
Pretty Impressions © Stamps- Sensational Sentiments, Paper Pattern Pieces, Puckered Up Patterns, Just For You
Cardstock by Couture Cardstock: OSW White, Sunflower, Santas Beard, Ganache, Slate, Blushing, Lagoon
Ink: Momento
Pretty Pieces © Cut File- Lunch Box Love Note!, All Tied Up: Circle
Score lines made by scoring tool, Ribbon by May Arts, Page Pebble, paper piercer
I hope you are enjoying everything so far!
More to come tomorrow!
Thanks for stopping by!
182 Responses for "Perfect Peeks Day #2 & a Giveaway!"
OMGosh! Another gorgeous template! I am so inspired by your creativity!
More sweetness, Lauren!
I love the tote. I can see all kinds of uses.
really cute. this would be nice to take to someone who is in the hospital.
Oh Lauren,
I love it all! Can’t wait for the release! Thanks so much for sharing!
Okay- so this is tooo cute! Ideas are popping like popcorn!
Can’t wait to get a hold of this one! 🙂
A great template – I am thinking – Bridal shower centerpieces or maybe adjusting the size of the tote to fit one little potted plant for favors…………and do a double for the bride to be – or even for a baby shower – teacher gifts ( although don’t have to make them anymore) oh so many ideas are coming to mind and so little time!!! Can’t wait to see what is to come!
love, love, love it!! I always love templates with built in handles and this month there are two!! This one is so perfect for my son. I can put his markers in it with a stack of images to color and he can have a basket like Mommy’s. He’s going to love it!!
Lauren, you’ve out done yourself. I’m always inspired by your creations. This release of your new items is just awesome.
Ooohhh! I can’t wait to see all of the background set…and the cut files are awesome. These are the reason I got the Cricut!
Love this template. This would make a great Mothers Day surprise .
You are so brilliant
Love this one also… So cute…
ohmygosh! i love your templates and this one is so cute! now i don’t know which one to use as gifts for the teachers at the end of this school year.
Ah, love this template, too! You are on a ROLL this month!!!
Awesome ideas and so many uses ~ love it!
what an amazing set I love the sentiment set- great for Mother’s Day.
I also read your mother’s story and I am hoping that she is recovering well and is ready to “leave”. It is very difficult for women to leave their abusers as you have discussed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You have had your fair share of challenges in your life, but you have obviously been blessed with strength, faith and fortitude to carry on and help your family and also run a successful business. Kudos to you and I am so thankful that your mom is safe and that you are here for us to share not only the important message of domestic violence, but also your talent and limitless creativity.
Take care and God Bless.
Love the new “Trendy Tool Tote” template. Hopped over to Mona’ Pendleton s blog and loved the opportunity to look at the tote from all angles.
love it.
What a great tote. I can’t wait every month to see what
great, new things you come up with.
I like your http://www.skecherssale.org/ sharing, you are right and do it beautiful , come on ,
you will do it better. Well done!!
I’m loving the stamps Lauren!! The patterned pieces & another awesome sentiment stamp. And so affordable!!! Your butterfly card is striking, the black just pops off of the shades of pink!!
what an exciting release. I love this template!! I can’t wait to see everything you do with it.
Gorgeous sample projects and great sentiments!
So cute!! I love all of your great designs.
That tote is absolutely, stinkin’ adorable!!! Love, love, love!!
I love the sayings, the templates are great. Thanks for a chance to win
Beautiful as always!! I do not know how you come up with such wonderful creations but you always inspire and surprise!!
this template looks sooo awesome!! as do the stamps!!
Your imagination is limitless!! Another inspiring template.
Your templates are the very best in cyberspace!
OMgosh the Trendy Tool Tote is just so cute! It’s going to be great for so many gifts. I also love the Puckered Up Patterns and the Paper Pattern Pieces. They are going to come in very handy!
simply fabulous once again , can’t wait to make one
Sitting here in awe once again! Everything is so amazing! Looking forward to seeing more *and* ordering! Love it ♥
Hugs, love, and prayers,
Renee
These look absolutely beautiful, Lauren! The tool tote is adorable and I LOVE the new stamp sets! Gorgeous!
Anne
WOWZA – Just when I think one of your templates is gonna be my favorite (yesterday’s lunch box) you come out with one that makes me want to jump up and scream YEAH!! I can’t wait to make the tool box – so many times I’ve wanted to present a gift that needed something like this for carrying in the car – can you see it with cupcakes? Perfect!
I also really like that you are making so many pretty stamps to build borders and make our own patterned paper – great way to keep a stash down since I end up buying so much patterned paper that just isn’t the “right” colors when I go to make a projecct.
Thanks for the great stuff you design!!
Wow! I am LOVING the tool box! I just hope I can figure out how to do it without a personal cutter! It looks pretty intricate! Another fabulous peak!
I totally LOVE the pattern building set! AWESOME!!!!
These are perfect for little gifts to leave on someone’s desk at work. I love them.
Love all of the sentiments. Great job. 🙂
I LOVE this tote!!! Too cute and so many ideas for it’s use!!! I am excited for this release, I see a couple of templates and stamp sets coming to live in my house!!!
The samples are gorgeous as alway Lauren – I just don’t know how you can continue to out do yourself every month, but you do. Love the tool tote and am excited about the new stamp sets too.
Just love the trendy tool. Too cute!
so glad you’re back! just love the new inspiration! continuing to pray for your family!
Wonderful sentiments in this set! And I really like this template…
OH what a beautiful tote. Love all the sentiments too.
Your new template is perfect with Father’s Day approaching. Making male cards/gifts is always so difficult. Also, love how you put plants in it. As with all your templates, the possibilities are endless. Thanks for the chance.
Love the tool caddy! The sentiments are wonderful too. I’m in big trouble with my wish list. ;D
Oh the possibilities are endless!!! You always inspire me 🙂
Lauren I’m lovin’ everything in the new release. You are so addicting, lol. These are the cutest totes.
Another stunning package, you so totaly amaze me. Susan
WOW, this template is wonderful. I can just see sooo many possiblities and projects using it. Can’t wait for the release to start creating.
This is such a wonderful idea!
Love this tool box template & the stamp sentiment that you chose! Another must have 🙂
Wow, would I ever love to win this!!!! I can see this for a Mother’s Day gift for my mom. She would adore the tool tote with the flowers. Thanks for the chance.
Cheryl Sims
can’t wait to get to my computer every morning to see what sensation you have come up with. I miss your everyday post but the wait is worth it. The first of the month has a whole new meaning now.
WOW. Too cute. Great tool box. This would be great to use for gifts for guys too. It’s not too girlie. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Love all your templates.
Love this and would be perfect for Mother’s DAy or teacher gift.
So SUPER cute!! There are so many possibilities with that template…..
I am super excited about the sentiments….I have not seen any stamps with those sayings before so its a very nice change…gotta have em :o)
Oh my! This new template looks fabulous! I love all the little details you put into your creations, they are so fun! I simply love this sentiment sent, it is one I want to get! Thank you so much for the great peeks, they are so much fun!
What an awesome release!! I must have this tool tote. I have been looking for a template for a manly theme and here it is!! I should have known that Lauren would come up with something amazing!! Thanks Lauren. I am so LOVING the peeks.
Ooo….these are FABulous!! Perfect for Mom’s Day gifts!
You are so creative! What an AWESOME idea! Thanks!
Your creations are always so brilliant & lovely. Thanks for sharing your talent to the world! 🙂
Awesome,Awesome,Awesome!!
Absolutely LOVING today’s peek Lauren!! That tote is WONDERFUL, I can see so many great gifts going into that! The new stamps are looking fabulous too, can’t wait to see the full reveal!
Another great template. Super for spring-mom-just because gifts.
Ok – LOVE THIS!!!! I don’t have a Cricut – but this template looks like it has straight lines and will be easy to make as I don’t see any curves! I’ve seen the little pots at Target – and think this will make an awesome addition to the other part of the Teacher Gifts I have planned for this year! Thanks for the awesome idea – can’t wait to get my hands on this template!
Wow!! I cant wait to get my hands on this template you never stop amazing me with your new creations, I love it xx
I love how the tote is so open. I can imagine the possibilities of Father’s Day packaging. I’m excited to see what else you do with it!
All of these projects are just adorable!!!
Today’s peeks look amazing Lauren! The trendy tool tote looks like so much fun, and for so much more than tools! Love the stamp sets as well!
I love it! You are so creative. I wish that I lived close enough to my mom to make one of these for her. She would love it. She loves planting in the spring. Thanks!
I have many men in my life that I could use this set for. I have a Father first and Husband second, 2 Sons, a Brother, a Great Grandfather, and a Grandfather, but I can make it girly for all the women in my family too. Not many people can say they have 5 generations alive, I will be sure to surprise my Great Grandfather with some baked goodies in this tool box!!
That tool box is super cute and I am dying to know how you created that handle! I have an idea but I guess I’ll have to buy it to see! Of course, winning would be fun too…
I just love your designs! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
Lauren, your creativity continues to amaze me! What a fabulous idea! Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Hugs~
THE PUCKERED UP PATTERN IS GETTING MY CREATIVE JUICES GOING. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO, EVEN WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH AND YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE DOING IT.
Once again you WOW us with your darling trendy tool tote! I adore it and the puckered up pattern and sentiments. Everything is wonderful, thanks for the opportunity to win them!
Oh this would make the perfect little gift box for Mothers day gardening stuff!!
Can’t wait to see the full release!!
Darla
Wooooo Hooooo Lauren —– another fabulous set of products! You will never cease to amaze me with what you dream up! You go firl!
Love that tote template! What a clever way to give a pot of posies!
You are so talented and I’m so thrilled that you share it with all of us. I love this template and the sentiments that you’ve included with it. I can think of so many ways to use this set and what a treasure it would be to win one of your prizes.
Blessings,
Catherine
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I adore this template!! You are a very talented gal!
Loved the stamp sets !
I still wonder how you pack 36 hours of creativity into a day of 24 hours, but you keep doing it!! 🙂
Love the sneak peeks… <3
Another genius template! And peace of mind knowing you took extra effort to make them sturdy…thank you!
This template is great! I think that this is my favorite so far, but I’ve said that about every one that you’ve released! Thanks for the chance to win.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVe this, I would love to win this!….
Lauren –
Your work is just amazing! I don’t know how you keep coming up with these ideas – but don’t stop!
Elaine Allen
Your tote is awesome. I love all the details and the sentiments are perfect. I love your tote. It is great for a thank you at graduation time.
Love the little basket, and the cards are just beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Debbi
I’m so excited every month to see what new goodies you’re going have for us, Lauren, and you never disappoint! Love the Trendy Tool Tote and it’s versatility!!
oh wow that’s a lot of stuff to be able to win. Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
Great sentiments and another lovely versatile tote.
I love this and I need a gift idea for my hairdresser and this will be perfect.. Fabulous Lauren..
So sorry about all the trouble in your family. Praying for you!
I LOVE this template! It is the best!
I REALLY love this template 🙂 It is soo a must have.
OHHHH I LOVE this peek today too.. such a GREAT template, and that stamps.. oh my.. FABULOUS!! Cant wait to SEE more..
I like your new products! The tool tote is especially cute:) I can’t wait to see more of all of them.
Wow, beiing nr 101 to comment, what a reactions, but I do love the new stuff, especailly the plantholder, this will make a great gift for the teachers at school, especially with the sentiments you used as my daughter is leaving primary school! Snif! Gemma
What a great idea. I could see it being used for teacher’s gifts. A perfect time for this release.
Denise from Chicago
Love this new template, but then again I love ALL your templates! Very adorable projects. Thanks for sharing!
The Trendy Tool Tote is just in time for Father’s Day! I can already imagine one filled with fun stuff: golf balls, coffee beans, a baseball cap, gift card. And I love the idea of using it to hold cupcakes. What a stunning Teacher Appreciation gift that would be!
Wonderful template and I love the sentiments in that set, especially the helping me grow in to who I am today one. Greag work 😀
I just love all your ideas! Keep coming up with these great products!
Lauren, another terrific template! A must have!!!
Love the new template Lauren. I also love the projects and cards. Thank you for the chance to win. God bless!
The trendy tool tote looks like so much fun! I can easily see gifts of gardening tools and seeds, or a little boy’s tool box with a measuring tape, little hammer, carpenter’s pencil and a screwdriver. Or how about a good book, some chocolate and a cute bookmark! Possibilities are endless!!
Fabulous Lauren – you always do such amazing things with your templates and stamps!! Winner release this month!! 🙂
hugz
what gorgeous crations cant wait to buy some of them and get crafting
Lauren,
As always, you have an amazing creativity.
I hope I get picked!!
This template is simply amazing! You have done it once again!!!
Oh So Adorable….and Very useful…Love it Lauren !
Ok, my jaw is just sitting open Lauren! Where you get all of the ideas, I don’t know, but this one is above and beyond all of the others you’ve come up with. TOTALLY FANTASTIC!!!! You can take that quote on the tote and apply it to yourself my friend. 🙂
Love the tool box template. Just perfect for Father’s Day.
OMG!!!! This is gorgeous. Love the new package and those sentiments are wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hugs,
Farida
This is some AWESOME candy!! I so hope I win this!! Your templates are amazing! Rosemary
Great tote for those little pots and I love your sentiments set.
Reading your blog when you post always brightens my days. I just love this newest release and can’t wait to see it in its entirety. It’s like Christmas and my birthday rolled into one.
I love the stamp set. So many sentiments and I love the circular orientation. That always makes for such a nice accent on projects. Greta ideas and wonderful samples. Thanks for sharing.
Now this is something I could use:) I LOVE it!
Thanks for the opportunity, to win AND to try your products.
Susan
Lauren…. you truely are a very talented person… and able to juggle so much going on in your life…
Hugs
Melissa in WI
It’s ALL fabulous, Lauren!! I LOVE the tote.. it’s SO sturdy (which I love).. your cards are beautiful, too – great showcase of the wonderful new products!!
As usual Lauren—-Absolutely AWSOME
I love this template! I can think of a zillion uses for it!
Fabulous template, as usual! I see lots of uses for this one too! Love how everything you do is so versatile!
Super cute!!
I just love all of your samples and the Puckered Up Patterns!
I remember the tool box you have made in the past, this is a great update to that pattern…nice work!
Kristy
Another great template! Thank you Lauren for all your hard work.
Karen
So pretty! I love flower-gifts. 🙂
LOVE!!! this one too 🙂 This make gift giving so affordable.
Thanks!!
I love the new template and can’t wait to see the new background set. TFS Ann Lind
Cute Cute Cute! Thanks for the chance to win.
Lauren,
OMG, way too cute, perfect for the end of the year teacher gift!!! Gotta have it, better if I get to win it… You are amazing!
I love the new template, thanks for the chance to win
Your templates are always awesome! Love this tote!
Wonderful projects, Lauren. You surely do awesome things with your templates!
Oh my Lauren…I don’t know if I can wait until Saturday…surely you will give me special attention!!! I just love everything you are putting out right now…I had a B’day for my friend today and I used your Shutter-fly box to put the candle in…dressed it up with some pretty paper from you and she was soo excited!! “you did this for ME?” Thanks for opening this wonderful shop!!
What a gorgeous tote, and so versatile! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love that little tote, so many ideas on how to use it. Thanks for a chance to win. Can’t wait to see everything else. Hugs 🙂
I love the new template but I REALLY love the sentiment – Thank you for helping me grow into the person I am today. That’s just such a wonderful thank you!
I just love the new template. It can be used for in so many ways.
Debbie
Oohh, this template rocks and the sentiments are full of sweetness! You are just so wonderfully talented! Thanks again Lauren 🙂
Oh, this is right up my alley! I LOVE this! And that TY sentiment with the flower as the “T” is superb! I also love the font on the other sentiment set! This has to be one of my favs so far! Can’t wait to get my hands on these! Even better to win it! LOL!!! Thanks for offering it up!
Love this too!
Lauren…I just love your brilliant mind!!! The template and all of your samples are fabulous!!! Hugs ~S~
These are Darling!
What a great selection of sentiments. The borders and backgrounds look delighful. The ideas are flowing!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another must have month of stuff…can’t wait till the 1st.
you have out done yourself again with another amazing
template for us to play with. I just love the Trendy Tool Tote
can’t wait to get it…………….
Awesome template, love the card and tote. Very creative and talented.
This is another fabulous tote! I don’t know how you do it, Lauren!
Another great template and I LOVE the sentiment set!!
super cute tote. I can see using that again and again!
Love the tote, this owuld make a great teachers gft!
Lauren, this is stunning. It is so nice to see that someone actually took the handle into account when creating a tote. Thanks for making it a sturdy one. I can forsee many happy recipients of this piece.
Ahhh…. so beautiful. I love this template and the sentiments also!!
Love the tote! It looks great holding plants and would look equally great holding a gift for men as a tool box. Its another template I will just have to have! Thanks Lauren
Lauren,
I’m so inspired by your work!
thanks for the chance to win. I so hope I’m selected bc I LOVE what I’m seeing!
hugs,
michele
What a neat template.
I love the ideas that you and the girls have come up with. Looks like another must have template. Thanks for the wonderful work you do.
Marla
OMGoodness, Brilliant! This template is fab and the stamps are even more fab! I love the sentiments!! I can;t wait to see the entire set! Well done!
Cute idea for a template. I look forward to seeing what else can be done with it. Thanks for the chance to win
I love your template. I can picture it with two cupcakes inside as a great gift for a coworker of mine.
All of your templates are so cute!
Love this template! sooo Unisex!!. The sentiments are just great, Unique and varsatile. Well done for another great release. How exciting is that background builder love the way you used it on the pink card… Another must have!!!
You probably already drawn this one. This template is sooo cute. Thanks for another chance at a giveaway. Please pick me! thanks for all your inspiration.
liam
Awesome!! I LOVE the Trendy Tool Tote!!
Boy, miss a day and lookd at all of the fun and fabulous goodies you have! Love the black and white card with the color accents.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
You are so clever.
Lauren – everything is absolutely beautiful. Love the new template and new stamp set. Can’t wait for them to go on sale.
Lauren,
Love the tool box templete, another have to have. Also love the stamp set as I am a butterfly nut and I love the sentiment! You do such beautiful work and teach us so much how to use the templetes and give great inspiration. Sure hope Momis doing better, she continues to bein my prayers.
Love you!!
OMG Lauren! These are so great! Can’t wait to get my hands on this months release!
Another must-have for me!! Loving it 🙂
This tote is fantastic…what a cool idea…you have the most amazing ideas…I bet it’s so wonderful to share them with the world….I thank you for that!!! Hugs to you sweetie, Bonnie xoxox
i love all your fun giveaways!!! we are all so lucky. you are so talented.
thanks,misti
absolutely beautiful! Perfectly put together, stunning card
Many thanks for the giveaway. Your new products are so amazing. Wish you all the best.
Another awesome template – the tote is so cool! I also need this one next week for teacher appreciation week. My son’s teacher loves gardening! May 1st needs to come quick!
so amazing all the new package and gift ideas! just want allll of them!
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