Thursday, August 25, 2011

Papertrey Ink August Blog Hop - Photo Inspiration







It's PTI Blog Hop time!!! YAY! I didn't get to play along last month since I was out of town...but I'm happy to be joining the fun this month!


This month we're all creating something based on the following inspiration image...which is chock full of potential!




When I saw this image, I was immediately drawn to the ADORABLE paper suitcase...seriously...love.

And...as luck would have it, I just so happen to own a set of paper suitcases (chalk it up to my abnormal need to collect random packaging supplies.  Need an oversized vellum take-out container shaped box? Got it! Assorted miniature baskets? GOT EM! The lid to a gift box that I haven't be able to find in months, and should probably just throw away...yep! Got that too!)

Well...let's get back to the packaging du jour...these cutie paper suitcases!




I decided to incorporate a few of the elements from the photo (the gingham, the packaging, the jar) into a simple little Back to School themed treat lunchbox.

Nothing says Back to School like Apples and Alphabets...so I combined them on a simple little card!

I paired the card with a miniature, homemade "Apple Pie in a Jar" and packaged it all in the smallest paper suitcase.

Commercial Break: The whole "Apple Pie in a Jar" thing is perhaps the easiest thing EVER! Just line the jar with your dough, pile in the filling and top off with a little more dough. Bake that sucker for 20-ish minutes, and you've got the cutest little pies! Well...maybe not the cutest.  Personally, I think THESE are the cutest pies ever...but maybe I'm a little biased, right:-)









I carried the theme into a couple of other cards to complete the set..."O" for an orange, and two "C" for a pair of cherries. (I tried to make a "B" look like a blueberry, but things didn't pan out so well.)



That's all from me for this blog hop! I can't wait to see how others interpreted this image!  Happy Hopping!

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI (Fruitful, Outline Alphabet, Tag It's #6, Fruit Fusion: Apple)
Ink: Ranger Archival Ink Jet Black, Vivid Dye Ink (Olive, Brown), Stampin Up Rose Red
Cardstock: PTI white
Other: Paper Suitcases (Amazon.com), baker's twine, Tombow Watercolor markers

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33 comments:

  1. Andrea MAugust 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    These are so cute Amber!!! Love the use of the letters for the fruit - too clever!!! Looks like the paper suitcases came in quite handy, thus validating your need to collect items ;) Oh yes, we enable around here LOL!

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  2. KaraAugust 25, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    so cute! love the o-orange, c-cherries, a-apple!!

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  3. SarahAugust 25, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    what a clever way to use that alphabet. well done!

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  4. Karen C.August 25, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Very yummy interpretation of the inspiration. The cards are so sweet, as well.

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  5. Marlena M.August 25, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This is adorable! I love your pics. ;)

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  6. Cecilie @ ancema.dkAugust 25, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Cute, cute cute! The styling and presentation is really lovely too.

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  7. AllyAugust 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    So, so clever! Love your cards, and the photos, too. ;-)

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  8. Laura IshamAugust 25, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Amazing! I always look forward to popping in on your blog, and you never disappoint! Love how you have a collection of packaging products and love how they come in handy right when you need them! :)

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  9. Lisa EltonAugust 25, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Amber this is adorabel!!! Love the little red suitcase and the sweet alphabet cards! SUPER JOB :)

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  10. MargeAugust 25, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    This is SOOO CLEVER & absolutely ADORABLE!!! WOW!!!

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  11. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)August 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Seriously love this!!! What a great take on the photo.

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  12. Kay DAugust 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Adorable set- the "fruit" letters are over the top cute!

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  13. Jessica GriffinAugust 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love your cards Amber. But I simply adore the little suitcases!! Love your cards. I just might have to get those stamps for my little ones!

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  14. RhondaAugust 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    What a wonderful jump for inspiration. Love these. I like doing pies in a jar too. So fun.

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  15. ChunyuanAugust 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Gorgeous take of the challenge. It is so clever.

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  16. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)August 25, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This is adorable and so original!!

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  17. ElenaAugust 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    so incredibly cute!

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  18. Meredith MacRitchieAugust 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love:

    Apple pies in a jar... I've wanted to try these for awhile. I think you convinced me they might end up in some stockings at Christmas.

    Cherries made out of C's... I mean, I love all the fruit letters (another stroke of Damask Genius) - but I have a major love of cherries to start with.

    Awesome job, lady!

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  19. VictoriaAugust 25, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I love how you packaged up your project! Those suitcases are so fun! I want to get some. I have no idea what I will do with them, but I want them! LOL. Love your take on the photo!

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  20. JoyceAugust 25, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    This is the whole deal. So incredibly clever and sweet.

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  21. MarybethAugust 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    So cute , great idea.

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  22. Jen CarterAugust 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    So fun and creative!! Love them!!

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  23. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    So so fun!!!

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  24. LindsayAugust 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    So so cute Amber! I just love those suitcases, and those cutie cards of course, awesome job!

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  25. KristaAugust 25, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    not sure which i covet most - these simple but totally stunning cards or the adorable cases!!!

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  26. GinaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    So sweet! (no pun intended) I love how you made the letters look like the fruits! A-freaking-dorable!! And OMGosh. Apple pie in a jar?! SUCH a fab idea, I'm totally stealing that for preschool teachers next month when they do the Johnny Appleseed unit. I'll be awesome and it's only because of you (and trust me, I'll tell them, "It's my friend, Amber, she lives in my computer and she rocks!") :D

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  27. carol (krillsister)August 25, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Love your little alphabet cards. Cute idea to represent the fruit with the letter. the twine makes those little cards pop!

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  28. tonyamariesAugust 26, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Love all of it! Very clever!

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  29. Sian RidleyAugust 26, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Very clever and some nice 'out of the box' thinking as always :)

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  30. Barbara DeBoseAugust 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Ok this is quite genious! I love how you incorporated the alphabet with the fruit accents!

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  31. Lisa PetrellaAugust 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Super cute and creative project, Amber!!! I LOVE those paper suitcases and your Pie in a Jar idea!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. Suzanne RussellAugust 26, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Pretty darn cute! What a fun imagination you have. I love to see what comes out of it over and over again. thanks for the inspiration!

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  33. The Paper ParadeAugust 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Oh my word....you OOZZEEEE creative juices! I just LOVE the way you added the stems for the "c" and the stem for the "a." And the apple pie in a jar? I have to try that!

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