beautiful beads...

How about a bonus post today?  The Papertrey Ink designers were challenged to use the new Beautiful Beads paper and die collection to create a couple of extra projects for you this month.  I created a gift set perfect for the birthday girl!  It started with the Shape Up Series:  Cupcake die which was die cut from strips of the Beautiful Beads paper cut using the Beautiful Beads die and then just woven together with a bit of washi tape here and there securing pieces in place.

I didn't adhere the cupcake base to the bottom of the cupcake completely because I wanted to create a pocket where I could insert the little gift item.  Some aqua pom pom trim dressed up the top edge of the base and then a strip of Limeade Ice Grosgrain finished it off very simply.

Here you can catch a better glimpse of the woven die cut pieces...I love all of the fun patterns available in the Beautiful Beads paper collections.  

I created a coordinating tag which I tied to a small glassine bag using the Tag Sale #2 die, the new Do Me a Favor and Peace, Love & Joy stamp sets, and the Fancy Flourishes set.  The flower is die cut using Limeade Ice and the Flower Fusion Stem die and the Heart-2-Heart #3 die and Autumn Rose felt.

Inside the glassine bag....a simple bracelet created using the very same paper and dies as on the cupcake, a few beads, and small buttons.  These little paper beads are the funnest project....can't wait to try a few out with my little one...she'll love creating some of her own.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

You MUST check out what the other designers have created for you using these new products....I am such an amateur!

 

• Dawn McVey
• Betsy Veldman
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Maile Belles
• Jessica Witty
• Danielle Flanders
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Erin Lincoln

With Love Tag and Card

Papertrey Ink Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Fancy Flourishes, Peace, Love & Joy, Do Me a Favor
Ink:
Melon Berry, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz, and Sweet Blush
Cardstock:
Rustic Cream, Sweet Blush, Beautiful Beads paper
Accents:
Limeade Ice, Autumn Rose felt, Sweet Blush and Aqua Mist buttons, Limeade Ice grosgrain
Tools:
Tag Sale #2, Flower Fusion Stem, Heart-2-Heart #3 dies, Shape Up Series: Cupcake, Lovely Layers, and Beautiful Beads dies

Comments

[Patty O'Malley]

What a treat for us today--two posts! Love this sweet set. The papers are so pretty and that bow looks beautiful. And a cute bracelet to add to all this goodness!

[jan m]

Clever to use buttons on your bracelet! Love the gift packaging!!!

[Jennifer K]

Brilliant idea to use the cupcake as a gift card holder! That cupcake has never been on my wish list until now. ;)

[Pendra]

The Cupcake Die couldn't go on my list quick enough...have never seen a tutorial on making those cute beads wink*wink! You never disappoint and come up with the most unique designs and the cutest projects...I can hardly wait to see what the next post shares!

[Larissa Heskett =)]

LOVE your CUTE packaging and braclet!! Such a NEAT idea!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

[conil]

Great bracelet and it goes without saying how gorgeous the card it.