Friday, September 25, 2009

PTI Blog Hop

Wow it's September 25th already! You know what that means - time for PTI Blog Hop. This month's assignment was to reuse, repurpose or recycle packaging from our Papertrey Package. I keep all of my clear plastic boxes that my stamp sets ship in so I thought I'd work one of those into something other than a box to hold a set of gift cards.

I came up with a simple Halloween Treat container - made from one of the clear boxes. I'm sorry the photos aren't real bright - it was foggy and overcast today when I needed to photograph. I trimmed off the top of one of the boxes then covered both sides of the box with some Smokey Shadow CS that had been punched along the edge with my lace apron punch. I used Scor-Tape to adhere the CS to the box so it wouldn't lift up. I added a layer of one of the new Hocus Pocus papers and a "belly band" around the entire box. Next, using my new Vintage Labels, my Labels One nestie and my new Halloween Tags, I created a fun label for the front of my treat container. I added a ribbon handle made from True Black gros grain paired with Orange Zest Bitty Dot. I covered up the ends of the ribbon with Vintage Buttons and then tied on some additional ribbon to just fall loosely over the edges for a fun look. This box is filled with Werther's candy - a favorite of a special someone in my family (wonder who'll be getting this box?). It holds an entire bag of Werthers!! Here are a couple of shots of the detail on the label/tag plus the button detail on the other end of the box.

Looking forward to seeing what everyone else has come up with. I'm sure there will be some spectacular ideas. Happy hopping stampers!

40 comments:

Marge said...

Oh this is just too cute; love all the buttons & ribbons -- fabulous!!!

Silke Ledlow said...

Pam - this is soooo gorgeous!!! Love this treat purse!!! The colors and the PTI set are sooo fun!!! ~S~

Catherine Couch Doucette said...

Wowza!! So cute!

Nancy L. said...

super cute!

Linda said...

Great job! I love the button treatment on the handles and the combination of patterned papers.

Jamie said...

very nice!

Bonnie said...

Great idea! Love it and of course - very timely!

Victoria Hassink said...

This is wonderful...I love Halloween! I will be bookmarking this page for sure!

Cammie said...

This is adorable!

Kelly S. said...

LOVE the papers, and how the top is open...what a cute lil basket...awesome presentation on that wrought iron hook, too!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

What an adorable halloween treat box. Wonderful job on the recycle challenge.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Dru said...

Very cute - love the buttons and ribbon!

Melissa said...

Very cute!

BethieJ said...

Oh I LOVE this.. just so DARN CUTE!!!!

K said...

What a cool box! It looks like it really belongs on that hook too. Love the paper choices too.

Mona Pendleton said...

Although the weather didn't cooperate - your project looks fantabulous Pam! :) I love all the buttons & ribbon! Oh & I am a BIG Werther's fan too :) Have fun hoppin'!

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Great treat holder. Love the buttons.

Sherry said...

Super cute idea!

Anonymous said...

This is so cute! Great job :)

Liz said...

Fabulous job! I love the buttons on the ribbon!

Daniela F. said...

Pam, your idea is just awesome!! Love this yummy bag! Btw, thanks for the word verification reminder :-)

Takisha said...

well, look at you!
way to go, I likey alot!
Kisha

Janelle said...

Cute idea. Love those buttons on the side!

Sandy said...

I love what you've done with the box. Love the papers and the die cut, too.

Marisa G said...

Cute, cute! Love how you changed the look of the stamp box.

Cheryl said...

Very cute little bag! I keep forgetting about doing this. I love the combination of papers and ribbon you used.

Debbie Olson said...

Pam, this is fabulous! I would never have guessed it was re-purposed!

A Little Licht on the Subject... said...

LOVE this purse idea Pam! My 'sorority girl' can expect one in the mail for Halloween! Thanks for the inspiration!

Terri said...

What a cute idea!

Lori said...

Love how you turned the plastic box into a fun gift purse filled with treats!

Lori said...

What a fun box Pam!!!!

Susan said...

I love it! I can't wait to "borrow" your idea. The buttons are the perfect touch!

Winter said...

Great idea! So cute! :)

Michelle said...

This is a great idea and you can do so much with it like make it a little purse for a little girl or something.

Laurie HIMCR said...

WOW!!! How very creative! tfs!

Maile Belles said...

Wow! What a fabulous idea and it's adorably cute!!!

Banu said...

Very very cute. :D

{PurpleD} said...

How gorgeous, very nicely done!

Susan said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love all of that ribbon on there!

LeAnne said...

Oh, how yummy & cute this is! I love it!

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