Paper Bag Purse

 
Here is a fun little paper bag purse.  When I first saw a template for this purse I fell in love with it.  I finally have been able to make one for myself.  I love how great it looks with just about any paper you choose and can customize it to any person, event, or holiday.


You can find the directions on how to make it here from Becky Roberts of "Inking Idaho."


I have really began to enjoy this "In-Color," Bermuda Bay, and hate to say good-bye come July 1st.  If you like it as much as I do you only have 2 more months to order before it is gone forever.

Here are some close ups.  
You  can click on any picture to make it larger.

Circle Purse

I fell in love with this little "Circle Purse"  when I saw it on "My Chic n' Scratch", and I just had to give it a try.  I decided to try my own version with some colors that are going to be leaving.  You can find the instructions and video to make this here.  You can find instructions to make the flowers here.

  I love how I can fill it with some little treats, coupons or some small 3x3 cards for mom or someone special. You can use any of your favorite colors and make a special purse perfect for anyone. 

 

Here is another one I tried using Night of Navy.



Measurements:

• (2) 6" circle card stock
• 5 1/2" matching Designer Paper
• 1/2" x 6" strip coordinating card stock
• cut lunch bag at 3 1/4"  (4 3/4" wide)
• cut circle at 5 1/4" (cut off 3/4")

Recipe:

• Circle Scissor
• Designer Paper (mellow moss, night of navy) - cut 5 1/2" circle
• Card stock:  mellow moss, regal rose, close to cocoa, whisper white, real red  - cut (2) 6" circle
• Punches:  circle scallop, large oval , 5 petal flower
• ribbon
• brads, rhinestone, lunch sack, bone folder

Candy Treat Box

I love this little box.  It is great for a small gift or a little treat for anyone you know.  I love how versatile it could be.  Just by changing the color and accessories you get a completely different look.  You can find the directions here at Chic' n Scratch (one of my favorite sites to visit).

The words come in a great new stamp set called Whimsical Words.  This set is only available until March 31, 2010, during sale-a-bration.  This set has many wonderful words that can be used for many different occasions or events.

I made a couple of changes from Angie's example.  I have had some paper that I picked up at Hobby Lobby that I wanted to try with rich razzleberry (in-color) and thought this was a great time to try.  This box did not want to stay closed with the 1/2" circle closure.  I decided that it needed a little more weight and so I made a faux button to use as the closure, and it looks great also.  The flowers are just some silk flowers that I got at the store and colored one with the rich razzleberry marker to match the box.  I love using the 5-petal flower punch to make leaves to go with any flower, it just works so great.  I layered all the flowers and leaves together and connected with the brad.  I then attached this to the box using a medium glue dot.

This box was very fun and I plan to make more with different papers.  I can't wait to play and see what I can come up with next.

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Recipe:

Stamps: Whimsical Words
Paper: rich razzleberry, whisper white, designer paper (hobby lobby)
Ink: old olive, rich razzleberry marker
Punches: 5 petal flower, 1/2" circle
Accessories: silk flowers, brad, paper piercer, sticky strip, glue dot
 

April Stamp Night

April Showers are sure to bring
May Flowers!

Here we are in a new month and I have new projects for you to make. I seem to be on a flower kick lately since several occasions call for flowers. I hope that you can come join us for a fun night of stamping and you can enjoy making these items as much as I enjoyed making them.

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You are always welcome to bring a friend, just make sure that you let me know what everyone would like to make.

Please let me know by Friday April 17th if you are coming and what you would like to make.
All prices are listed at the bottom of the post.

When:
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Come anytime during my hours but make sure to allow enough time to finish all of your projects.


Where:
My House
- Let me know if you need directions.

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Come and make all four cards or choose your own combination.

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Scrapbook Pages

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Mothers Day Gifts

Here are three small items that are perfect for the lady in your life. Whether it is your mother, sister, daughter, or a friend that you need a little something special, this set is for you.

This comes with a special bag to hold a small gift, matching post-it notes, and a bookmark to mark their place in a favorite book.


You can make all three or mix and match the pieces that you would prefer.
Entire Set - $3
Bag - $1
Post-it note $1.50
Bookmark - $.50

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Items A la Cart:

* Class Fee $15 (details below)

* Scrapbook pages $8 (when bought separately as a double page layout)

* Cards $1.50 when you order 4 or more cards (any kind or combination)
($2 if bought seperately)

* Mothers Day Gifts Set $3
* Flower Bag $1
* Covered Post-it notes $1.50
* Bookmark $.50

* Pre-made Items $5
(if you are not able to come to stamp night, add $5 to your total and I will put them together for you)

Class Fee Details:
You will make:
* Both of the 2-page 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts
- (I can change the size if you let me know, ex. 8-1/2 x 11)
* Your choice of 2 cards (Let me know which two you would like)


~Allison

Bag in a Box

I have seen so many of these cute projects all over the blog sphere. I have wanted to try one for a very long time, here is my version. You can find the instructions to make these by clicking here. This was much easier to make than I thought it would be and will be a very versatile project that can be used for tone of things.

Here is a close up of the detail on the front. The circle that is behind the scallop punch is done by placing two round tab punches together. The scallop that is one the bottom was made using the slit punch.

Stamps: One of a Kind
Paper: certainly celery, bashful blue, whisper white, cutie pie DP
Ink: bashful blue
Punches: scallop edge circle, 1" circle, 1-1/4" circle, 1-3/8" circle, round tab, slit, boho blossoms
Accessories: ribbon, circle rhinestone brad, white gel pen
Techniques: punches, faux stitching

~Allison