“If they give you ruled paper, write the other way.”
Time again for the Divine Divas Inspiration Challenge! Today we have a cute image from Better Homes & Gardens.They have some really cute ideas over at BH&G. These little gift containers they made are such a great idea.
For my project, I decided to do something I rarely do: make a 3D object. Since the inspiration was containers for gifts, I decided to do the same. It also gave me a good excuse to play with my new Cricut! This little bag was an item included on one of the cartridges so it made my project really easy.
After I cut the bag, I cut two pieces of white card stock to fit the front and back. I stamped various Valentines phrases with red and pink inks then sponged some of the inks around the edges and rounded the top corners. A paper crimper was used on the pink band and a border punch on the red band below it.
The two sentiment tags were cut with the Cricut and I used a Bow Easy on the bow (this is only way I can tie a decent bow, lol). I think this will make a sweet little gift bag for someone special! Finished bag is 5 inches tall, 4 inches wide and 1 3/8 inches deep.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Please be sure and visit the rest of the team to see what sweet treats they have for you to see. We’d love for you to join in on our challenge and if you upload to SCS, please put DDIC in your keywords.
Lori (chanteuse)
Chris (glowbug)
Anne (jdmommy)
Donna (donnarie)
Kerri (girlydecou)
Supplies:
stamps: Hero Arts, Anita’s (Inque Boutique), Studio G, All Night Media
papers: white, pink, red
ink: Ancient Page cardinal and pink pizzaz, Printworks English Rose, Memories pastel pink
accessories: paper crimper, ribbon, Martha Stewart double loop border punch, Cricut, Bow Easy
(This is also included in the Creative Belli challenge: CBC84 and The Pink Elephant challenge: TPE52)
February 4th, 2010 - 7:55 am
Oh how gorgeous Julie!! Love your packaging!! I sure wish I had the cricut and that template. Wowzers!! The colors, sponging and design with that stunning red bow is gorgeous!!!
Awesome take on the Inspiarion, Julie!
hugs,
Chris
February 4th, 2010 - 8:18 am
Gorgeous! I love everything, but especially that big fat red bow!
February 4th, 2010 - 8:32 am
Julie, this is fabulous and so beautifully done! I REALLY FEEL the LOVE with this ensemble! Beautifully done!
February 4th, 2010 - 9:25 am
Well I love the RED!! I also love that you were inspired to make a Valentine bag (inspired by packaging!), and I could eat those kisses for breakfast! OMG… did I say that out loud?????LOL!
February 4th, 2010 - 9:25 am
Julie, this is so gorgeous! Who wouldn’t love receiving this bag? What a cute template, and I love how you decorated it. I thought all your stamping was patterned paper at first – you did an awesome job overlapping all those sentiments! Wonderful work on the challenge.
February 4th, 2010 - 12:41 pm
Oh WOW, Julie! What a gorgeous bag!!! I love how you stamped the different sentiments, and that crimped belly band looks awesome!!!
February 4th, 2010 - 1:16 pm
Julie- this is a FABULOUS little box! Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Love the ribbon! Thanks for joining us in the Belli Challenge!
February 4th, 2010 - 5:27 pm
Beautiful Bow. This is a beautiful project! Thank you for participating in the Creative Belli Challenge.
February 4th, 2010 - 9:37 pm
Hey, Julie! I’m so tickled to see you playing along with us on the Belli Challenge! FABULOUS project and PERFECT bow!
Are you going to the Heirloom Pro show Saturday? Jenny, Sue and the rest of us Krafty Kats will be there, so if you’re going, let us know and we’ll meet up. Hope to see you!
February 4th, 2010 - 9:52 pm
I LOVE it… You need to do 3d more often, this turned out awesome.
February 4th, 2010 - 11:18 pm
Thanks for adding that terrific red bow and playing along in the Bellli Challenge. This little Valentine box is a wonderful idea to include some of those special Valentine treats for those special people we love.
February 5th, 2010 - 12:04 am
Wow Julie! This really came out gorgeous! I LOVE your bag and you certainly captured the inspiration piece beautifully!!!!
February 5th, 2010 - 4:06 pm
Outstanding! Love the punched edge around the box!
February 7th, 2010 - 2:35 pm
Love this little bag Julie!! Isn’t that Cricut completely addictive?!?! And your bow is just perfect!!!
February 9th, 2010 - 3:40 pm
OH this is so cute and yummy looking!!! Fabulous Valentine treat bag!!! Hugs ~S~
February 12th, 2010 - 12:02 pm
totally gorgeous Julie!!!
Thank you for playing along in the
Creative Belli Challenge this week!!
Blessings, Maria
February 15th, 2010 - 9:00 pm
GORGEOUS! Love the red satin ribbon – and the little jars are so ADORABLE and perfect for the season! Thanks for playing in the Belli Challenge! Join us again on Wednesday!