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Monday, August 1, 2011

Recipe Box

Awhile back, my sister hinted about wanting a recipe box, so for her birthday, I made her one. Thanks to my friend Michele, I was able to borrow Papertrey Ink's Recipe Box stamp set, and I am so thrilled with the results. I also used PTI's Friendship Jar Fillers to make a tag for the front, along with the Tag Sale #4 die.

The interior divider cards are cut from cardstock and patterened paper, but I used the Limitless Layers dies as well. For the recipe cards, I used ruled 4x6" index cards which I stamped using the Recipe Box stamp set as well. Her kitchen is done in black, white and bright green, with lots of damask prints so I chose patterned paper to coordinate. The tin itself was plain white, and metal. I got it at Michael's awhile back and used spray craft adhesive to adhere the patterned paper to the inside and outside.

I gave it to her yesterday and she was THRILLED. I just love when homemade gifts are well received! :)

Here are some pics!














Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Recipe Box, Recipe Box Label, Friendship Jar Filler
Paper: Stampers Select White, Simply Chartreuse, Patterned Paper from Michael's
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tea Dye Duo
Dies: Tag Sale #4, Limitless Layers 1.75"
Other: Simply Chartruese Dot, True Black Grosgrain, and other miscellaneous ribbons, Copic Markers, Elmers Spray Adhesive, 1.75" circle punch, Simply Chartreuse Button, 4x6" ruled index cards

17 comments:

  1. This turned out so NICE! I love the bigger sized recipe cards. Perfect!

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  2. this is so cool..love the color scheme and how you have used the utensil stamp from jar fillers!!

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  3. Oh this is fabulous! I want one!

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  4. This is absolutely stunning. I'm sure your sister will love it.

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  5. Very cool recipe box. I love the non traditional look.

    **June**

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  6. So stylish and beautiful! What a great gift, Audrey!!

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  7. Wow this is such a good idea, you did a beautiful job . What a wonderful gift!

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  8. I absolutely love this, Audrey! And how stupid do I feel for forgetting I have the FJ Fillers with the utensils. :P

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  9. What a labor of love! I'm sure your Sister will treasure this for years to come! :) Missed you at the get together this weekend.. Maybe you can come to a future one!

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  10. This is awesome, such a sweet and thoughtful gift!

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  11. Unreal. This is jawdroppingly gorgeous! Goosebumpy good!

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  12. Really elegant Audrey - love the colour scheme and all those ribbons. Delicious recipes to follow!

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  13. great job Audrey! :-) Love the colors!!

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  14. absolutely gorgeous! - i love the dividers and the recipe cards.

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  15. Beautiful!!!! And I think I could live in your sister's kitchen! She's got my "dream kitchen" colors. This recipe box is so lovely!! What a beautiful gift. And now, apparently, I *need* those sets so I can start making gifts. :)

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  16. Wow! Your recipe box is gorgeous. Very classy. You can be sure your sister is going to love it. I am sure she will keep it on display in her kitchen. You outdid yourself with this one!!!!

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