Wednesday, April 7, 2010

MFT Hop & Shop (and the secret template) LOL

Edited to add:

Hi Ya. Sorry, just a quick note to let you know that I'm down for the count with a bad bad migraine. I'll be back soon. (I'd sure rather be blogging!) xox mel


For those of you on the edge of your seats,
You can find all the Brand Spankin New set here.

...and I have a new thinger that I made to share too!
It's an 3x3 box template set
available at MFT here


(Can you tell I'm excited about this release?) ;o)

I wanted to make a 3x3 box (my fave) with a very well fitting lid... that would have all kinds of accessories, so that it would be flexible for whatever you'd like to create. It's called 3x3 but technically it's 3 1/2 inches square (tailored to fit your 3x3 card creations & envelopes or treats or gifts...)

Here are 4 projects that I made with the box & accessories templates:
(and new MFT sets, of course!) ;O)

MFT 3x3 box template collection sample collage

For me, 3x3 card sets are an ideal gift-y idea, since they are so affordable to
make & people can use the note cards to give away, but keep the box if they like.

This puppy has a gift card holder:



(The panels that come with it are
easy to emboss with folders or plates):



and it comes with liners to decorate the inside & hide all the tabs:



It can make a quick high-backed box:



...and has a box divider.
(If you use the divider in the lid it fits business cards perfectly)


It slices. It dices! And cleans in a snap! LOL

The envelope template (a double one for 2 3x3 envelopes at once)
has liners too (and measures 3 1/4" to allow for all the
good bits we like to add to cards) :o)


(Coming soon to a blog near You!)

All of these projects will all have tutorials available in the coming week.) :O)




And last but never least, I have the honour of linking to...
the sublime Sherrie
who is next in the Blog Hop & Shop!

(You are going to drool, guaranteed!) :o)

Thank You so much for sharing my excitement.

Hope you like the box & have a great Hop!


57 comments:

Cindy Haffner said...

Mel once again you have out done yourself, you are AMAZING GF!!!!

Kim said...

Ridiculously amazing!

Unknown said...

No way! Mel, you're unreal!

Dawn said...

Absolutely wonderful!

Kelli Hull said...

I SO have to meet you, you have me rolling around... it slices, it dices.... AHAHAHAHHAHAH BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE!!!!!! HAHAHAHHAHAHA

This project is AWESOME!!!!!! I am gonna have to go and get it and add it to my collection for when I am brave enough to try these templates!!!!

Shannon Fralish said...

Oh, these are so adorable! Great creativity and ever so useful -- fantastic combination. Thanks for sharing!

Melody said...

I LOVE your box and I can't wait to use it. All your projects with the box are just wonderful! Thank you for all the inspiration!

donna mikasa said...

This template is a must have...I love boxes!
Love how you decorated each one!

Anonymous said...

I am in awe! That's all I can say!
--Tammy

Anonymous said...

Slicer, dicer, self cleaner!! SOLD!!! :) What great set of boxes!!! AMAZING!!!
jennik

Anonymous said...

I've been trying to perfect a 3x3 box for little gift cards for a long time and I'm so glad you're around to have perfected it so I can stop making myself crazy!!!!

Of course, preggo WTG is my favorite and what an amazing gift to a mommy to be, filled with TY notes!

Tammie Koehnen said...

What great boxes! Such talent!

Susan said...

Oh my goodness! How talented! You've done an amazing job with these! How pretty and cute! Thanks for sharing!

StampOwl said...

awesome projects Mel

Sonja "Sony" Christoph said...

Mel these are out of this world!!! Love all the variations and how you did 'em - just awesome!!

scrappintlc said...

Your talent is truly extraordinary. Thank you for always taking the time to make such long detailed blog posts. The boxes are gorgeous.

Jana Weaver said...

another amazing template Mel...love what you did with it!

Kim Etherington said...

Most awesome amazing crafty little boxes. Love all your papers and colours used! Great little gift card holder. I'd like one filled to the rim. ;o)

Dawn said...

yeah...lots of dittos here!

Jennifer said...

WOW! Amazing projects!! I may just have to get that B-day girl! (=

Lisa H. said...

LOVe it!!!! i adore 3x3 cards too, this is perfect!

Holly Young said...

you are not only amazingly talented, but you are so funny!

Barbara said...

I'd love to get inside your brain for about 5 minutes, LOL!! Totally awesome projects. Mel! I love it!

Anonymous said...

Wow! You rock!

Country Mouse said...

Wow!!! These boxes are awesome!!! You really outdid yourself...thanks!!!:)

Michele B said...

I love ALL these boxes, Mel! SO VERY cute!!

Leslie Rodriguez said...

Awesome. I love your templates and tutorials, they're just outstanding.

mekei said...

soooooo cute

Erica W. said...

I saw this in the shop, and wondered what the "big deal" was.. Now I know! Amazing! Thanks so much for making me spend even MORE money! LMAO!

Julie said...

You are a rock star Mel! The box is super cute! I can't wait to try it out!

Christina Fischer said...

Does your brilliance ever end?? This is amazing! :)

Emily said...

Those boxes are adorable!

Beth Norman said...

OMG these rock! You are such a queen of talent Mel. Glad you are back.

Kimberly S. said...

OMGosh!! These are adorable!! Your projects clearly reflect your extreme talent!! AMAZING!!!

Dotty Jo said...

Mel, it is just wonderful to have you back and creating and inspiring again!!!! You make me sooooooooo happy! Jo x

g said...

ACK!! i LOVE these boxes you've created- over the top fun-tasticly fabulous!! LOL!
thanks for another incredible template- i can't wait to give these a try and i'm thrilled there will be some tutorials coming for them! YIPPPEEE!!

Megan said...

FUN projects!! You've been busy!

Chris said...

very cool box

Lorus! said...

WOW! I love these boxes - heading over to see them at the MFT shop! Very cute use of the new stamps - Millie Mouse is my favorite!

Sherrie said...

These boxes are so sweet Mel! I especially love the baby bump one with all the text! Love how your mind works!

Amy Sheffer said...

Another amazing template, Mel! Love all your samples - TFS!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Very cool!!

mary said...

Nice box! I could use it a lot of ways. Great job! TFS
mks

lilscrappers said...

MEL, I hopped from here and came back and there is some amazing talent out there, but you are still my favourite and bestest artist! Love the box and all the new stamps and cards you are making. I lift my hat to you! (or is that my hair, as I try to do what you do and find that I am simply not as gifted????)

Crafty Math Chick said...

FOUR projects? WOW - you have really showcased this template's versatility! Great job!

Pam said...

This is really awesom work. A job well done.

Sheila D said...

Wow, you have out done yourself, Everything you do is simply AMAZING.

cedar chest said...

These are so wonderful! And so amazingly beautiful!

Jeannie said...

This template looks awesome! What great projects you created! I need to make this too! TFS!

Vickie Z said...

WOW!! Wonderful template and projects!! Missed this when I ordered early.... you are MAKING me go back and order again!!

Gail said...

such great project! So beautiful :)

Susan said...

WOWZA!! these boxes ROCK!!
Thanks for sharing them with us. Are the templates for these free?
Susan

Allison Cope said...

Gorgeous creations Mel! Just love your attention to detail!

Karen said...

Love the 3 x 3 card idea! So cute!

Anonymous said...

Fabulous as always Mel!! TFS!!
smiles,Deena

Julia said...

Amazing!!! Love it Mel!

Crafty Guam Girl said...

Ohmigoodness! How cute are those boxex? And how surprised when you make it and give it to someone would they be to receive such a cute box? Oh...I gotta try this now!