Tuesday, November 26, 2013

A Magnolia gift bag

Greetings...on this cold winter's day.  At least the winds have died down, and so far...no snow!  I have to go out today, though I would prefer to hibernate, and perhaps I'll have a peek in the local stores.  I really do need to get cracking on some Christmas shopping.  Hopefully I will find some wonderful ideas when I go to the One of a Kind Show this weekend with my daughters.

For now though, I do have my Mom's gift purchased and I needed something special to wrap it in.  So what better than a brown paper bag...with a few trimmings.  I find these come in very handy, and can be re-gifted in future years.



This is the front, and you lift the framed image up to open.  The paper bag is cut to the desired size, and then a folded topper is made, to be attached to the finished back.


This is the finished back.

Here is a close up of the image, coloured with copics and trimmed with some glitter.

These are quite fun to make and are well received by the recipients....something a little different.

Supplied used:
Magnolia stamp - Secret Tilda
Basic Grey papers - Eskimo Kisses collection
Stampendous sentiment stamp - Hugs for All
 Spellbinders die - Labels Eight
Glitter paper, snowflake stickers, gems and bow - all from my stash

I realized as I put that list together, I've had nearly all that product for ages...it could almost be vintage! (lol)  Thanks for visiting, and here's hoping you have a wonderful day.

Some challenges for my project:
Cute Card Thursday - #296 Anything But A Card
Delightful Challenges - Anything But A Card
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #208 Tags & Bags
A Little Bit Crafty - Sparkle and Shine
Sweet Stampin - Celebration
A Gem of a Challenge - #107 Sparkles
Allsorts Challenge - #234 Bring on the Bling 
Crimbo Crackers - #55 Anything But A Card
7 Kids College Fund - #87 Anything Goes
Stamp and Create with Magnolia - #23 Winter Gifts
The Ribbon Girl - Magnolia Only Challenge
Magnolia-licious Challenge - Happy Holiday

21 comments:

  1. Gorgeous gift bag! Something that will continue to give! Love the sweet image, perfect for a mom!

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  2. Such a sweet image and a great way to decorate a bag. Good luck with your Christmas shopping and stay snow free.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  3. Great design and beautifully done. Thanks for joining our celebration challenge this week, good luck. Hugz Suzanne Sweet Stampin DT

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  4. Gorgeous gift bag, so sweet....Thanks for playing along with us at A Little Bit Crafty this month...Good luck.
    Wendy xx

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  5. What a lovely gift bag! Beautiful papers and great design. Thanks for joining our celebrations at Sweet Stampin' this week.
    Chris
    x

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  6. Great bag. Love all the bling. Thanks for joining our Anything But a Card Challenge Delightful Challenges.

    ~~Chris
    DC-DT

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  7. What a great way to present a gift! Wonderful job on it! Love the image! Thanks for sharing it with us at Delightful Challenges! :)

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  8. OMG, awesome gift bag, lovin all of the details and the image is so fun. We look forward to seeing you again.
    Hugs
    Berni, DT
    delightfulsketches.

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  9. Wow, this is a gorgeous gift bag! Thank you for joining the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge.

    Anita
    http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/

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  10. This is a gorgeous gift bag and your Mum will love it, how nice for it to open with the image, thank you for joining us at Crafty Catz
    Tilly

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  11. Such a pretty gift bag Joyce!!
    Thanks for joining CCT this week!
    XXX Heidy

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  12. What a lovely gift bag - your Mum will love it. Thank you for joining in with the Ribbon Girl Magnolia Only Challenge, Mary x

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  13. You've made an awesome bag, love the colors and this sweet image. Thank you for joining our challenge at Crafty Catz and I hope you will come back again.
    Hugs,
    Anna xxx

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  14. This is fabulous Joyce, your Mum will love it,
    Laine
    xx

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  15. Lovely Bag Fab Design And Thanks For Sharing At Crafty Catz

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  16. That is beautiful - love the colours you've used.

    Thanks for joining us at A Gem of a Challenge.

    Helen x

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  17. What a great idea for gift giving. love how you decorated your bag. Thanks for sharing with us at http://www.7kidscollegefund.com/

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  18. Beautiful gift bag! Thanks for joining us at Magnolia-licious and I hope to see you again next time!

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  19. Oh, my! That is just so sweet! Love the paper gift bag! Brilliant idea and design! Thanks for sharing with us at 7 Kids College Fund Challenge!
    Jackie

    7 Kids College Fund Challenge
    7 Kids College Fund Store Blog
    7 Kids College Fund Facebook

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  20. Such a beautiful card! Thank you for playing along with the Stamp and Create with Magnolia Challenge. We will have another fun one tomorrow and hope you will play along again soon!
    ~Lacey
    www.stampandcreate.com
    Stamp and Create with Magnolia

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