Regina Easter is not only a talented creator and designer, (I'm beginning to think the woman never sleeps!), she's also one of the most generous people I am honored to know. She allows her team to give away a copy of the new designs she creates if we choose to use them. How awesome is that?
My creation today is her new Pencil Box Template. This is so easy to print, cut and decorate. I chose to stick with my apple theme and send this cute box with the apple card to my soon-to-be a first grade granddaughter. I'll have to make one for her little brother too. :-) This generous box will hold up to 18 pencils or......
...look at what else you can use it for!! Depending on the occasion, it will hold several chocolate bars, stacks of Hershey nuggets, several small bags of M & M's, or small travel sizes of cosmetics. I bet you can think of other great uses for this box too!!
Now if you''d like a chance to win this template, just leave me a comment telling me what you'd put in the box and sign up to follow my blog. I will draw a winner on Wednesday evening. This is also my 1 year anniversary week so be watching for some blog candy. ;-D
Supplies:
Stamps: The Cutting Cafe "School Days", Pencil Box Template
Paper: SU Real Red, Tart and Tangy DP (discontinued)
Accessories: Scor-Pal, Scalloped Circle punch, 1-3/8" punch, sewing machine, button, Crystal Effects, dimensionals
This is so cool...if I had it I would love to fill my box with the candy you have in the US but we don't have Hershey nuggets here in the UK boohoo...sniff! We have M&M's which I love so it would have to be those as I love chocolate and anything sweet really!!! :) so glad to have found your blog it's full of inspiration...thank you :) Bonnie x
ReplyDeleteOh and I've signed up to be a follower...yay!!!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought is chocolate, but I think if I was sending it to a crafty friend I would make an insert and wrap with various ribbons.
ReplyDeleteCharlene, what a fun little box. Love those 3D apples on there. Well, let me see, since it can hold up to 18 pencils, how about putting some card candy in it. I am thinking, small punch outs with sentiments/greetings, ribbon and some Prima flowers. How fun would that be? I guess the possibilities are endless. Hugs and blessings, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteI love the stuff you create!
ReplyDeleteI love the pencil box. My kids are now in college and high school, but these would be cute to make for the secretaries in the office. Thank you for the opportunity to receive the template.
ReplyDeleteHow about putting markers in it when traveling. Of course chocolate is my first choice.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute box.
ReplyDeleteLove this little box - too cute. Thanks for sharing your ideas
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
joyjonjake@hotmail.com
This is cute. You have to make two. One for pencils and one for chocolate and rubber stamps might fit in there too. I have a friend who loves fire balls, just think how you can decorate that box. One year already. Where does the time go?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun box! You could really use it for a lot of different things. I would put some peanut m&ms in it or any other candy! (I am already a follower of your fabulous blog!)
ReplyDeleteomg and to think i just found your site not to long ago .....hum gotta go check out all of the other amazing stuff you did up to this 1 year anniversary...your work is stunning..i love this box...hugs
ReplyDeleteI love the pencil box - especially filled with chocolates!
ReplyDeleteLouise x
what a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of gift boxes -- this one HAS to be filled with brand new pencils in coordinating colors. I'd adhere some fun DPs for a perfect back to school set! Although I have to say I love your idea of chocolate, too!!
ReplyDeletewho doesn't love a cutting cafe giveaway?! you're so sweet :) and looove your super cute project :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling box for pencils or mmmmmm good candy .
ReplyDeleteLeave my name out of the draw since I am a DT member too.
Carole
Hiya ,
ReplyDeletei think id use it to hold my odd wee clear stamps that you receive when you buy a sheet of clear stamps ,these boxes could be useful for many crafty things i e,hold buttons,brads the worlds your oyster .
thanks for the fab chance to win....chocolate too!!!yipeee
hugs judex
This cute little box would be fun to fill with chopsticks and decorate for an Asian dinner party!
ReplyDeleteCharlene-
ReplyDeleteWhat a great box and lovely decorated by YOU!! I will make one for school's opening, but I think it would be great for upcoming Halloween and Christmas treats! So these would be the next projects. Wow a year has passed, along with your almost 200 posts!! Wishing you the best next year and everyday!!
Susan
a lovely box i think its really nice to put a little girls bracelet or necklass in it and pimp it up with lovely thinks like flowers and my hotfix
ReplyDeletesuper cute.
ReplyDeleteA very adorable box! I'd love to fill it with fun stuff for the kids in my family who are going back to school! Mary
ReplyDeleteYesterday I didn't mention what I would put in my box. Chocolate, of course! Since mine would be going to the secretaries at school, I think they have days they definitely need the chocolate! Thanks again for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would fill the box with licorice sticks for a suprise prezzie for a licorice lover I know.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
debmevans@btinternet.com
Wouldn't everyone love a box of pencils decorated like this!? I sure would! Great job, so many ideas!
ReplyDeleteI would make one for my son who is a new teacher (although I would have to make it a little more masculine! He's funny about that) with red ink pens to correct papers with! And I follow your blog on Bloglines...
ReplyDeleteMy grandson will just love this. He 2 and bright colors even more when there is candy involved. Great colors.Kate
ReplyDeleteI signed up for your blog. hmmmm, what would I put in the pencil holder? CHOCOLATE!!!! what a nice surprise it would be! LOL! thanks for sharin. great job on the box. My granddaughter would love it!!!
ReplyDeleteLorene H
I think the pencil box is adorable. I would decorate it in Baseball theme and fill it with cracker jacks for a contest we are having at work. I love your blog...it is new to me.
ReplyDeleteCassielynn
The pencil box is adorable. I would decorate in a Baseball theme and fill it with cracker jacks for a baseball contest at work. I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI just signed up to be a follower. Thanks for sharing!
Cassielynn
Oh this is just darling. I love it for the back to school box and candies that you designed it for. Nothing I'd cuter than you apple theme!!! I would use it for gift boxes for the jewelry I make for gifts. This would be so perfect for that!!! I am singning up to follow your wonderful blog
ReplyDeletebarb at snowmanlover.blogspot.com
This box is too cute! I'd put chocolates in the box for my hubby... a sweet treat in a sweet box. Thanks for sharing! I love the apples you attached.
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ReplyDeleteI am having my twin daughters Baptism next weekend. I would fill this with white covered almonds and have the outside decorated with white crosses backed with pink paper. I would also put some angels wings or pink & blue stars in memory of my children that will sharing that day with us in heaven :(
What is great about this box is that it can be used for ANY holiday or occassion.
I really love this pencil box. Everything at the Cutting Cafe is super cute =)
ReplyDeleteLove the box.....of course it is screaming for chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI cannot find your review of CHA.....have you removed it from your blog? I am trying to find the pattern for the cute little paper tote bag that you made.
Thanks,
Pam
I like the school theme, and think it would be great for a teacher gift with pencils, pens or markers in it.
ReplyDeleteThat is super cute!
ReplyDeleteA great cute gift for teachers, even for like my bf's 10 yr old daughter- i would prob give her like little make up set with gloss or something-