BThoughtful10.com How-To:
No. 6 Custom Centerpiece

Author: Brainstorm
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22 Dec 10

In this how-to we arranged several BThoughtful10 gift boxes into an easy-to-make custom centerpiece. To create your own personalized holiday gift box and message, visit BThoughtful10.com.

Want to be the center of attention over the holidays? Sure you do. Here's how.

Supplies: Four BThoughtful10 boxes with or without a message printed inside, double-sided tape, ribbon, metallic spray paint, a candle and a candle plate.<br />

Trim your boxes and score. Before folding, spray them with the metallic paint and allow to dry. Print custom messages inside the boxes to give them as party favors later.

Tie the ribbon around the candle and secure the folded boxes to the candle plate with double sided tape. Be prepared, you're about to become the center of attention.

“What’s a BThoughtful Gift Box?”

For the holidays, Brainstorm designed a little do-it-yourself custom gift box with personalized messages printed inside to give to friends and family. Go to BThoughtful10.com and make as many you like! Think of them as your own personal fortune cookie – without the cookie.

“But I’m craft-less”

The boxes are easy to make, all you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, and something you’d like to say to someone else.

We’ll be posting different decorating ideas and ways to use the box throughout the holiday season. Just visit BThoughtful10.com, or watch for How-To’s here at .think (our .think RSS feed), tagged as BThoughtful10 inside “Topics�? in the upper right-hand corner of this page.

“I’ve got a thought”

You can join in the fun by adding your own thoughts. Just visit BThoughtful10.com and add a message in Your Thoughts, or upload pictures or short videos to the BThoughtful10 Flickr group.

Have fun, and make it a thoughtful holiday.

Want to see some of Brainstorm’s past Holiday projects?:
Brainstorm Wonderland | NorthPoleInc.us | BCause08 | BCause09

Tags: Brainstorm, BThoughtful10, children, Christmas, gift box, holiday, kids, New year, party favor
Posted in BThoughtful10, Branding, Design, Featured, Industrial Design, Inspiration, Process

BThoughtful10.com How-To:
No. 5 Fancy Gift Tags

Author: Brainstorm
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20 Dec 10

In this how-to we’ll show you how, in just moments, you can transform a BThoughtful10 gift box into a fancy gift tag. To create your own personalized holiday gift box and message, visit BThoughtful10.com.

The best gifts come in fancy packages. Let's get fancy.

Supplies: Scrapbook paper, ribbon, a hole punch and a gift tag. Use the tool on BThoughtful10.com to print your message directly on the back of the scrapbook paper.

Trim, score and fold the scrapbook paper box (see How-To No. 1 for construction tips).

Make a hole in the top of the gift box bow with the hole punch and attach the name tag with ribbon - secure the box to the package with double-sided tape. See, Fancy.

“What’s a BThoughtful Gift Box?”

“But I’m craft-less”

The boxes are easy to make, all you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, and something you’d like to say to someone else.

“I’ve got a thought”

You can join in the fun by adding your own thoughts. Just visit BThoughtful10.com and add a message in Your Thoughts, or upload pictures or short videos to the BThoughtful10 Flickr group.

Have fun, and make it a thoughtful holiday.

Want to see some of Brainstorm’s past Holiday projects?:
Brainstorm Wonderland | NorthPoleInc.us | BCause08 | BCause09

Tags: Brainstorm, BThoughtful10, children, Christmas, gift box, holiday, kids, New year, party favor
Posted in BThoughtful10, Branding, Design, Featured, Industrial Design, Inspiration, Process

BThoughtful10.com How-To:
No. 4 Creative Kids

Author: Brainstorm
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16 Dec 10

In this post we’ll demonstrate how your children can make a Christmas ornament out of our BThoughtful10 gift box. To create your own personalized holiday gift box and message, visit BThoughtful10.com.

Kids love to be creative. Let's indulge them, shall we?

STEP ONE | Supplies: twine, felt stickers and a hole punch.

STEP TWO | Using the online tool at BThoughtful10.com, print your message on card stock. Incorporate the year so there will be no doubt when their little hands made it.

STEP THREE | Use an X-acto knife or scissors to cut-out the boxes for your children. Tip: For uber-clean box edges—use the knife's reverse edge to lightly score the folds.

STEP FOUR | Before the box is folded have the kids layer the felt stickers, avoiding folds. Then fold up the box (See How-To No. 1 for tips).

STEP FIVE | To create an ornament, punch a hole in the bow and tie a loop of twine through it. Tada! You've successfully entertained the kids - for at least 15 minutes.

“What’s a BThoughtful Gift Box?”

“But I’m craft-less”

The boxes are easy to make, all you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, and something you’d like to say to someone else.

“I’ve got a thought”

You can join in the fun by adding your own thoughts. Just visit BThoughtful10.com and add a message in Your Thoughts, or upload pictures or short videos to the BThoughtful10 Flickr group.

Have fun, and make it a thoughtful holiday.

Want to see some of Brainstorm’s past Holiday projects?:
Brainstorm Wonderland | NorthPoleInc.us | BCause08 | BCause09

Tags: Brainstorm, BThoughtful10, children, Christmas, gift box, holiday, kids, New year, party favor
Posted in BThoughtful10, Branding, Design, Featured, Industrial Design, Inspiration, Process

BThoughtful10.com How-To:
No. 3 MMM Party Favors

Author: Brainstorm
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16 Dec 10

In this post we’ll demonstrate how to make a party favor out of your BThoughtful10 gift box – replete with sweets. To create your own personalized holiday gift box and message, visit BThoughtful10.com.

It's holiday party time and everyone favors a party. Let's do this.

STEP ONE | Print your message on card stock of any color. We chose a gold, slightly flecked sheet to bring warmth to the table.

STEP TWO | Once your box is cut and scored (see How-To No. 1) apply your guest's initial. We used a green glitter pen but you could use an applique, a stencil, or a quill pen.

STEP THREE | After the letter has dried, complete the box. Fill with tissue paper and an after dinner treat.

STEP FOUR | Finish with a festive ribbon and, voila, your guest has a personalized favor to enjoy now or later.

“What’s a BThoughtful Gift Box?”

“But I’m craft-less”

The boxes are easy to make, all you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, and something you’d like to say to someone else.

“I’ve got a thought”

You can join in the fun by adding your own thoughts. Just visit BThoughtful10.com and add a message in Your Thoughts, or upload pictures or short videos to the BThoughtful10 Flickr group.

Have fun, and make it a thoughtful holiday.

Want to see some of Brainstorm’s past Holiday projects?:
Brainstorm Wonderland | NorthPoleInc.us | BCause08 | BCause09

Tags: Brainstorm, BThoughtful10, Christmas, gift box, holiday, New year, party favor
Posted in BThoughtful10, Branding, Design, Featured, Industrial Design, Inspiration, Process

BThoughtful10.com How-To:
No. 2 All Aglow

Author: Brainstorm
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15 Dec 10

In this post we’ll demonstrate how to make a glowing BThoughtful10 gift box. To create your own personalized holiday gift box and message, visit BThoughtful10.com.

In the holiday mood? Get all aglow.

STEP ONE | Supplies: Metallic spray paint, decorative hole punch, small, battery-powered tea light.

STEP TWO | The message: Using the online tool, print out your message. Card stock works well.

STEP THREE | Use an Xacto knife or scissors to cut out the box. Tip: For super-clean edges use the knife's reverse edge to lightly score the folds.

STEP FOUR | Before the box is folded, use the decorative hole punch. This will allow light to shine through the box.

STEP FIVE | Once the box is folded you're ready for spray paint. We lightly misted the top with metallic gold to add to the glow.

STEP SIX | You're ready to drop in the candle; be sure to turn it on first. :)

STEP SEVEN | Your warm message now glows!

“What’s a BThoughtful Gift Box?”

“But I’m craft-less”

The boxes are easy to make, all you need is a printer, a pair of scissors, and something you’d like to say to someone else.

“I’ve got a thought”

You can join in the fun by adding your own thoughts. Just visit BThoughtful10.com and add a message in Your Thoughts, or upload pictures or short videos to the BThoughtful10 Flickr group.

Have fun, and make it a thoughtful holiday.

Want to see some of Brainstorm’s past Holiday projects?:
Brainstorm Wonderland | NorthPoleInc.us | BCause08 | BCause09

Tags: box, Brainstorm, BThoughtful10, Christmas, gift, holiday, New year
Posted in BThoughtful10, Brainstorm News, Branding, Design, Featured, Industrial Design, Inspiration, Packaging, Process

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