Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Top Notch Template

It is storming like crazy here this morning, and I'm hoping the power doesn't go out before this post is up and running. I have a project I'm really excited to show today. When Leigh Ann first emailed the new template to me, I was in the midst of the creative blahs and hadn't a clue what I was going to do with it! But yesterday, when I got home from mailing out my swaps, I started cleaning off my desk. I don't know how it got messy when I hadn't created a thing for weeks, but it was. And as I was putting things back where they belong I found a stamp set I got ages ago, and the light went on and I knew what I'd be making with this template! I'm so excited to show you!


I love that little girl splashing in the puddle. I think it's such a fun image for spring! And the template, called Top Notch, is another one that stays shut all by itself. But I had to add a little ribbon for fun! I love satin ribbon, and I've heard people say about it not holding its shape very well. I never believed them, until I tied a bow with the saddlestitch ribbon, and now I know what they are talking about! But, satin it is for this project, since that's what I have in Spring Moss. And why did I add the ribbon, besides for fun?


Wait for it! Wait for it!


To add the cute little sentiment, "You're my rainy day friend." I am hoping my daughter will want this for one of her sweet little friends whose birthday is coming up in April. Sometimes she doesn't want one of my creations, so if she doesn't, it can stay on my desk, or I'll give it to one of my rainy day friends ;)

If you want to see some gorgeous eye candy, check out what the rest of the Perfect Presentation team came up with using this template. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Leigh Ann
Chris
Alyssa
Harriet
Kerri

Top Notch Template ( you can follow this link to the pdf, svg or gsd files!)
Stamps: Paper Pretties
Ink: Ranger Coffee, copics, prismacolors
CS: PTI White, Berry Sorbet
DP: PTI Polka Dot Parade
Accessories: Spring Moss Satin Ribbon, Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio

15 comments:

Harriet H said...

Rebecca your "Top Notch" is so pretty. I love the stamp and your coloring and the colors you used.... and then the tag on the inside is perfect....

Harriet

Kerri said...

OOH, I love it, Rebecca!!! So stinkin' CUTE! The polka dots are so perfect with this image, and I love how you did the sentiment! Super clever, girl!

Amy said...

What a darling project! Love the image and the sentiment, and your colors are great!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

I love how you put the sentiment under the flap! Why didn't I think of that? The shimmery puddle is awesome too! Great colors! I'm thinking you are out of your creative slump...

laurie said...

Cute cute cute!!! It's so sweet!

Michelle said...

This is A-DOR-A-BLE!! Perfect for today. I bet we got the storm right after you did. Temperature dropped....pouring rain and then BAM - snow storm...say what?? Anyhow - I think any little girl would love this....it's just sooo cute and the color combination is fantastic. Satin ribbin sure is pretty....except for that bow thing - heh.

Unknown said...

okay, the way you did that ribbon is my favorite thing. Nicely done - I would say you are back in the groove! :)

Susan said...

LOVE this!! If your dd doesn't want it you can always send it to me. ;) Such a great template. I love those colors and the image is so cute.

Teresa Kline said...

this is so adorable, luv the polka dots and the image...cute template...have a day filled with sunshine!

enjoy *~*

Chris said...

this is fabulous, love the sentiment...i love rainy days!!

Maria Matter said...

this is adorable!!!


Blessings, Maria

Angela said...

Wow, this is so perfectly done! Love how you have tied the bow on the side and put the sentiment on the slide underneath the flap; very clever and fun! Awesome job!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

Cute image. I really like the dotted paper and color combo. And how fun is that box with it's interesting closure and sentiment hidden underneath. You didn't mention how big the box is.

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is adorable!! I just love your choice of dp, color combo and the sentiment and image! You rocked the top notch box!!
hugs,
Chris

Alyssa S said...

Sorry it's taken me so long to come and comment on this! It's absolutely adorable!! I love, love, love how you put the sentiment under the flap - genius!! Your coloring and paper choices are so fun too! This is just awesome!!