Crafty Secrets Design Team ~ Gift Bag/Envelope Challenge

Welcome to the October challenge for the Crafty Secrets' DT!
This project was SO FUN!!! Let me show you ....

Each of the DT members used a tutorial that you can find HERE to create a paper sack from an envelope. And we each got to pick a theme, so I chose "Thank you" and then made this sack using a brown envelope, burlap, satin wings, cameo setting, lace trims, and these goodies from Crafty Secrets:

- Love Mail creative scraps

- Mini Frames stamp set (chain stamp)

- Grand Greetings stamp set (sentiment stamp)

and as part of the assignment, I made a card to go with the gift bag.

Another cute sentiment from Grand Greetings, and a cameo setting with an image from Mini Vintage creative scraps. the background pattern is from Love Mail. I used some bits of trim and a burlap scrap salvaged from the bin ;) ...

Take a minute and see the great stuff the rest of the DT has come up with:

• Vicki Chrisman Team Leader
• Pam Hooten
• Heidi Blankenship
• Linda Duke
• Michele Kovack
• Julie Campbell
• Amy Teets
• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Fauve van Maanen
• Gini Cagle
• Jan Hennings
• Tammy Roberts
• Victoria Warren Mears

CRAFTY SECRETS

HEARTWARMING VINTAGE BLOG

And I just totally shocked myself by looking back at the archives........... I've been blogging for a YEAR already? how amazing is that. I've gotten bad at updating recently. I'mso busy with classes, practice, work, and so many other things. As time permits, I will keep this blog updated if anyone wants to read still (raise your hand if you do).

Last week my family took a vacation up in Cameron Highlands (Malaysia).Here's a few I have handy to show you.

We saw loads of pretty flowers... 

Gorgeous scenery...

STRAWBERRIES!! at the strawberry farm! ...

Ok that's all for now...

Vio

p/s ... For those of you who asked, the little felt flower on the card in my last post was sent to me by my friend Annette. I bet she made them on her own, so if you want some of your own, go and bug her :D (sorry Annette) ....... I think she used to sell them in her etsy shop.

 

Comments

[Jan Hennings]

ovin' your little gift bags! congrats on 1 year of blogging, too :)

[Tammy Roberts]

Adorable as always Vio... sure do miss your blogging!!!

[Geri]

So, so very sweet!!

[Debbie Marcinkiewicz]

Oh-so-shabby and sweet, Vi -- LOVE it :)

[pam hooten]

Adorable! I love the burlap embellishments, I need to get some of that!

[Joanne O'Brien]

Great bag and card. I really like the burlap you used.

[Fauve]

These are so so so gorgeous,i love these colors together!

[Sylvia/Little Treasures]

Your little creations are so adorable. Love the colors and that lace gives them a bit of a Vintage feel. Thanks for sharing the great pictures too. Enjoy

[Tricia]

Wow! One year is a long time - congratulations! As always, your work is delightful! Please don't die from stress - breathe a little, relax - it'll all work out!

[Philippe Rosa]

The paper sack and card are both so lovely !!!
And so are the pictures of your vacation .

Congratulations to your one year blogging !
I am so glad to hear from you again, I really missed your blogging, but essential time consuming things in life have priority. Nevertheless I'm looking forward to your next post !!!
Hugs, Rosa

[rebekah f]

*stretches hand high in the air* I want to read more on your blogo:)
Congrats on one year of inspiring the masses with your gorgeous creations. Such talent!!
Pretty set here today, but we wouldn't expect to see anything less :)
Have a great week!

[Vicki Chrisman]

So sweet! just darling!

[VickieLH]

Dearest Vio, please don't stop blogging! My hand is up high! I love your art, your photos, everything! ♥♥♥

[Patty O'Malley]

Fabulous bag and card, Vio! So glad to see you back. I do check your blog everyday to see if you've posted anything.

[lynn]

my hand's up, viola! just look at your card and bag here--precious:)

[Linda Duke]

Fabulous Vio! I love ALL of your art... My hand is up as high as I can get it LOL!!

[Gini Cagle]

This turned out lovely!
hugs,
Gini

[Julia Diane]

My hands are raised and waving madly! Love your blog posts and so appreciate you sharing your talent. Thanks for all the inspiration!

[Annette]

Oh Miss Vio you are so sweet! Please bug me, I love to make flowers! Love your gift bag, so shabby and beautiful! Congrats on the one year mark on your blog and yes, I am raising both hands!! Your photos are absolutely gorgeous, what a beautiful place to visit, can't wait to see more photos!!

[Regina aka Mrs. Ham]

Such a beautiful bag. love the papers and trim...

[Kaylene]

Love your work...would never want you to stop! My hands are up and I'll take the once in a while post rather than none! We'd all miss you too much!

[B. Leonard]

Beautiful!

[Kristina M. Anderson]

So pretty. I just love it. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creation.

[Karen Letchworth]

Viola: I adore your work. I am wondering if you can email me ([email protected]) and tell me where to purchase this better quality burlap you use. It doesn't seem to fray like normal burlap, and makes such great leaves, etc. I appreciate your help so much. I've bought pins from you in the past, and figured you would know where I can purchase this awesome burlap. Thanks so much!
Karen