Monday, December 5, 2011

Pretty Blue Christmas


Good morning all!  Today's the day for another fun filled hop at Just Inklined, where we are sharing our projects with a Blue Christmas theme.  (thanks Jeni..)   So find yourselves a comfy spot, rest a spell and enjoy!

I'm the last stop this month, so if you have been following along you should have arrived here from Heidy's blog.   If you've simply stopped by for a visit, I'd really recommend that you head on over to Jeni's blog, where all the fun begins.  You are sure to find something to tickle your fancy.  Oh, and do remember to leave your comments along the way, as once again there will be two mystery spot prizes up for grabs!


My project is a gift bag, something so useful for this time of year.  Now I just need to go shopping for something to put in it!

Lots of bits and bobs on this one.....
DP from My Mind's Eye
snowflake borders using MS punch
wording and tree border cut on my Silhouette
large snowflake - using Spellbinder die
ribbon bows and gems from my stash
and of course
this lovely image from Just Inklined

After colouring with copics, I have covered all of the snow with glossy accents and glamour dust.   It really does sparkle......believe me!
The final touch is a bit of white to soften the edges of the bag and a few stamped snowflakes.

I do hope you enjoyed the hop and found lots of ideas to keep you busy!

A few challenges:

Totally Papercrafts - #95 Let It Snow
Craft Your Days Away - #34 Buttons or Bows 
Dream Valley - #21 Sparkle
Challenge up Your Life - #58 Packaging
Paper Sundaes - #98 The Sundae Bar (stripes and die cuts)

22 comments:

  1. How lovely! Don't bother to go shopping, I'll take it as it is!!! lol
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  2. Beautiful gift bag, love the image and fabulous colouring Joyce, really lovely.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. Who cares what is in the bag? This bag is a gift in itself!! Absolutely gorgeous>

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  4. FABULOUS idea for a gift bag. Love it!

    Judi x

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  5. Joyce, your cards is beautiful. I love your huge snowflake, I need one of those LOL. Great Hop Card!!

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  6. This is so sweet, love the bright scarf against the cool blues.

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  7. Such a sweet card for the holidays Joyce! Love your coloring and the snow is perfect! Great embellishments too!

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  8. Wow Joyce what a beautiful bag!
    Love it!
    Hugs Heidy

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  9. Your bag is gorgeous,love the image.xxx

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  10. A fabulous card love your choice of image & colours

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  11. Gorgeous gift bag, Joyce! I love the image and all the wonderful details!

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  12. Lovely idea making a gift bag, your colouring is beautiful. Hugs Michelle x

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  13. A fabulous bag Joyce and so well designed, I love all the detail.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  14. Your bag is a gift in and of itself! Absolutely stunning!

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  15. Joyce this is gorgeous, I love that snowflake. thanks for joining us at totally papercrafts. Joey x

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  16. This is a beautiful gift bag, with as much love on the outside as what will be inside it. Really nice keep sake.

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  17. Hi, This is just so gorgeous l truly love the snowflake :) Sandra H

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  18. Oh my gosh this is a pretty gift bag. Love it! **Linda

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  19. Wow sweetie this is so gorgeous. Thank you for joining us at CYDA this week and good luck.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  20. Something different and fun to receive. One bag I would not throw away. Well done.

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  21. Gorgeous card, I love the image and the sparkle is stunning!
    Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley
    Hugs Kat xx

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  22. This gift bag is wonderful! Absolutely stunning :)
    Thanks for joining us at Challenge up your life!

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