Another Friday means a new challenge over at Crafty Catz. This weeks theme has been set by Ingrid and she would like to see you Recycle, so any of those things that would normally end up in the bin - try and use them this week.
We are sponsored this week by Fred She Said who are offering our winner $15 voucher
My project this week is a gift bag.
I had this little brown bag left over from a shopping trip to the famers market the other week and although I know you can buy these for craft projects - I don't. It's not really my kind of thing to do as a normal run of the mill craft project. So I thought this would be perfect for the challenge this week. I mooched for inspiration on Pinterest (I love that site!) and this is my final design:
The papers are left over 12x12 scraps - I don't know which brand they are, though my gut instinct is to say Bunny Zoe. I printed the sentiment on Kraft card, the ribbon is East of India, paper doilies from stash and the butterflies were sent to me by a friend so I'm not too sure which brand they are. I inked up the paper, doilies and the butterflies with sunflower and Sahara sands memento inks.
So there you go. It was fairly quick to assemble, although it took me an age to settle on the design. I hope you like it though and don't forget to take part in the challenge and see the swoon worthy projects from the other girls over at Crafty Catz.
Until next time. Happy Crafting
Such a great idea Naomi. I love the way you have upcycled the paper bag. What a great sentiment. The result is stunning. Have a great weekend. Hugs Nina
ReplyDeleteyour bag is great and love the sentiment! have a good weekend
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This is beautiful Naomi, love that striped paper and the quote is perfect, have a great weekend xx
ReplyDeleteHi Lovely! What a gorgeous makeover! I love the choice of papers and the pretty doilies. The little bow on top is so pretty and the cute sentiment just finishes it off beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab weekend!
Hugs,
Ingrid xx
This is so gorgeous Naomi and I really do love the sentiment used this way...
ReplyDeleteHope your enjoying the week-end.xx
Fabulous gift bag Naomi a great idea for recycling have a lovely weekend
ReplyDeleteHugs Dianne xx :)
Beautiful!! What an amazing transformation! I just love those delicate butterflies and your sentiment is just perfect! Love it! :)
ReplyDeletefabulous recycling naomi..your bag design is so stylish and i love the sentment ;D
ReplyDeletexx coops xx
Pinterest is my river of inspiration, too! And I really need to try making such bag, too, I have got lots of these and don't know what to do with them. Now I know LOL Sorry for being so quiet during my holidays, the internet was really lame there. Have a nice week!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anna xxx