I had the opportunity to work with a soon-to-be released product by Eileen Hull as part of the Sizzix Scoreboards collection. This particular product, the Scalloped Box die, is an adorable DIY project accessory that have a gazillion possibilities for fun creations. Read the “vote for me” comment below to learn more about how YOU could win a Sizzix die for yourself.
I played with a few ideas but with the help of my own little princess settled on the idea of a Princess purse party favor. This is a great project to put together with your own little princess as a Thank you for her party guests.
Every item included in this pretty little party favor, with the exception of a cute mini 4-color pen, you can make yourself. Add your own special touch and get ready for some serious princess happiness, here’s how:
note: all printed graphics were designed by me and not currently available in stores.
Princess purse
Sizzix Scoreboards Scalloped Box die
I embellished the die cut matt board with pink craft paint, a princess pattern print out that I designed (free download), pink sparkle fabric, fancy white lace ribbon and a custom made sticker (see below). The purse handle is a wide organza ribbon attached to the purse sides using a crop-a-dile and white eyelets. The front flap of the purse closes with a small circle of velcro. The final touch is an organza bow on the front, two die cut flowers (included with the box die) and a little silver charm that says Thank You hanging from the side.
Tip: I used paint to cover various areas because I wanted the edges to match the finished piece. Scored and folded edges will be the color of your matt board edges otherwise.
Inside the purse there are all kinds of fun princess treasures you can also make yourself.
Princess stickers
Printed on 1 1/2″ circle Avery labels 8293
Princess puzzle
Printed on white card stock, adhered to a cereal box (brown side showing) for extra thickness – oh yes, recycled craft alert! Then I cut it out using the Sizzix puzzle die
Official Princess Card
Printed, cut and then laminated using lamination sheets
Princess notepad with cute mini pen
Construction paper cover with standard white copy paper cut to size – all stapled together at the top and then embellished with fancy white lace ribbon to hide the staple. A princess sticker added just for fun. The mini pen was found in the dollar isle of Micheal’s craft store.
Princess bracelet
Simple pink beads strung on elastic thread and finished off with a cute pink heart mini button.
I used hot glue and a double sided tape runner to put everything together. I love my glue gun!
Would love it if you would vote for me. If you like what I’ve done, I could really use your help… jump over to Eileen Hull’s blog about the Sizzix Scoreboards Scalloped Die and this blog hop and please vote for me! by leaving a comment telling her “I like Jen Goode’s Princess Purse”. If I get the most votes, I could win the actual die we used for this project. I could make these cute purses all day long… maybe even fill them with penguins instead of princess schwag!
You could win too… one commenter will be chosen at random (from any of the participating blogs) to win another fabulous prize (a Sizzix Die), so make sure to leave a comment telling her how much you like what I’ve done. Vote Here
(voting ends Monday, April 5th, 2010 at 6pm)
Recommended supplies some of the types of supplies I used
Here are more great ideas to make with the Sizzix Scoreboards Scalloped box die:
First Aid Kit by Candice Windham Designs
Office Supply Creativity by Cindi Bisson
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
Vintage inspired ATC box by Designs by Roxi
Scalloped Box meets Staples by Eileen Hull
Created from Paper by Jennifer Ellefson
Getting labeled Creatively by Just a Thought or Two
Popup gift card holder by Karen Burniston
Zen business card holder by Laura Bray
Scalloped box by Life Snippetts
Scalloped box by Pink Lemonade
Everything Glitter by Sparkle’s Studio
Sunflower Note Card Scalloped Box from Stampin’ Queen
Scalloped box from Modern Surrealist
Pocket full of Dreams by Faerie Dust Dreams
Scalloped box by Brenda Pinnick
Beach inspired scalloped box by Carla Schauer Designs
Amazing! Spectacular! I have a little princess who would LOVE to have this. Soooo cool!
Jen- you have definitely found your craft gene- I’m sure it was just waiting to come out! Love your project, downloads, everything! Wish I was 5 and could carry this 🙂
Jen- you have definitely found your craft gene- I’m sure it was just waiting to come out! Love your project, downloads, everything! Wish I was 5 and could carry this 🙂
Wow! So sweet. Now I know why everyone is voting for you on Eileen’s blog.
Wow! So sweet. Now I know why everyone is voting for you on Eileen’s blog.
this is so pretty!
this is so pretty!
This is so sweet! Just totally FILLED with things any little princess would adore!
OK can I borrow someone’s daughter ASAP?! I only have boys oh man!
haha Pinky – my son asked for something too… gotta put the thinking cap on for that – pirates or racecars.. maybe vikings?
I love this it is so sweet!
This is so cute!!! Love this idea and I wish my daughter was little again.
Oh, I wish my daughter was little again, she would love this darling set!
Ummm..almost makes me wish mine was little again…almost.
This is spectacular, Jenn!!! She must have been so excited!!!
This is so sweet! What a great idea for a small gift for girls.
Something a little extra to tuck inside of something.
My little neices would love this one…. Great job.
I hope you win! I voted for you Jen!~
HOpe to see you on the 10th!
Les
That purse is *SO* cute! My granddaughter would love it!
Jenn-that is adorable-you rock, girl!!
Super SWEET!!!
Love how you incorporated the other Sizzix products and office products for your contents! Super cute girly girl party favor! And hey Jen – I’ve got boys too – I like your pirates or vikings idea! Or if I’d seen this a couple of weeks ago I could have done camoflage army survival kits for our recent Army/camo themed party! LOL!
Love how you incorporated the other Sizzix products and office products for your contents! Super cute girly girl party favor! And hey Jen – I’ve got boys too – I like your pirates or vikings idea! Or if I’d seen this a couple of weeks ago I could have done camoflage army survival kits for our recent Army/camo themed party! LOL!
LOVELY purse! It’s amazing at how many different ideas came out of one base material! Great job Jenn!
LOVELY purse! It’s amazing at how many different ideas came out of one base material! Great job Jenn!
Jen, this turned out so darling. And I LOVE the little favors you made, too. So cute and creative! Now, can you do one for little boys? 😉
Hi Jen- I love this!! You are so darn creative. Loved the way you filled the box, what a great idea!
really great gift idea for a little one! love the way its decorated!!
So stinkin’ cute!!! TFS!!!
Beautiful gift for a little girl. I love what you did with the ribbons and pearls!