Hello, hello! Happy Hump Day, buttercups! It's Wednesday, which means it's time for My Favorite Things' Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge. Today's challenge is a fun one that will also come in handy: It's In the Bag! Decorate a gift sack or treat bag. Think Halloween, Christmas or Birthday. One can never have too many gift bags, can she?
I've got a friend with a birthday coming up, so I decided to make my sack birthday-themed. I started with a plain kraft bag that I was given at some shop or another. I measured out how big the face of it was (5" x 8"), and decided to just treat it like a large card front. Here's what I came up with:
I used the adorable new Pure Innocence - Something Special Just For You image. Isn't she precious?
Here's a closeup of the bottom portion:
I used the Jumbo Scallop Die-namic and the stamped the sentiment onto a mossy green piece of cardstock that had been cut with the Framed Greeting Die-namic.
Be sure to visit Kim's blog around 11 a.m. EST today for a full list of designers participating in this week's challenge. Check 'em out, and get inspired. Then, come play with us! Show us how you can transform an ordinary sack into present-worthy packaging. Then, post your creation to your Splitcoaststampers gallery, being sure to use this week's keyword -- MFTWSC102010 -- so that you'll be eligible to win the $15 MFT boutique voucher. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
She is so sweet!!! Lover her glittery crown too! : )
Posted by: Michele | October 20, 2010 at 06:16 AM
LOVE it girl! Fantastic stitched layers and sparkly do-dads! Fun!!! Her glittered crown is awesome too! I always forget about decorating a brown bag like this...such a great idea!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | October 20, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Wow, I love that bow... it is just PERFECT!
Posted by: {shaz} | October 20, 2010 at 10:30 AM
She is WAY too cute Carole! LOVE the colors/papers and the way you did the sentiment!!
Posted by: Jodi | October 20, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Since when can you sew so well?!? Man the stitching is perfect and love that adorable bow---this is one C-UTE bag! Your friend will love it!
Posted by: Carolyn King | October 20, 2010 at 11:06 AM
This is so cute! Love the papers and the stitching!
Posted by: Melody Rupple | October 20, 2010 at 12:05 PM
what an awesome birthday bag!! fab idea & super duper cute-how i love her crown!!
Posted by: gabbe | October 20, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Beautifully done Carole! Every little detail is just darling! Love these papers! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | October 20, 2010 at 08:46 PM
So...bow, schmow! Your bow is soooo perfect, it almost makes me want to throw up in my mouth a little bit...just kidding! Lucky friend...hope she realizes that, he!
Posted by: Amy Rohl | October 21, 2010 at 05:51 AM
Wow!!! I am kind of speechless...I know, I can't believe it either!! Love it girlfriend!
Posted by: Wendy Bond | October 21, 2010 at 08:02 AM
That is really adorable. Those colors are so soft and pretty... just like your coloring.
Posted by: Jody Morrow | October 21, 2010 at 10:37 AM
Absolutely Gorgeous Carole! The colors, the ribbon, the stitching, the coloring, it's all perfect!
Posted by: Julie Dinn | October 21, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Yummy papers and ribbon! I love it! You really made my day with your fab Layout, Colors and Design! :)
Posted by: Amanda H | October 21, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Carole, I LOVE your gift bag!!! Altho my birthday has passed... ANd congrats on the test score! Smartie Pants!
Posted by: Kim | October 21, 2010 at 01:30 PM
Fantastic!! Love the colours with the Kraft and your stitching is perfection!
Posted by: Kerry J. | October 21, 2010 at 04:30 PM
This is so stinkin' cute it hurt me a little. ;-)
Posted by: Libby | October 22, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Oh my gosh...this is so adorable, Carole!! Love the papers, sparkle, and your remarkable stitching!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 23, 2010 at 10:48 AM
The first thing I noticed was the lovely colour combo on your paper bag decor. I love it!! Your stitching is sooo lovely (wish I can sew like this) and there's so many details to admire. What a lovely project!! ;)
Posted by: Kary | October 25, 2010 at 01:38 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!! Love it!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | October 25, 2010 at 04:45 PM
SOO sweet, Carole! I love the stitching. (I don't know why I can't picture you sewing. I just can't.) ;)
Posted by: Michele Boyer | October 25, 2010 at 07:21 PM