Thursday, July 19, 2012

Favourite Animal Challenge

Are you ready for the next challenge at Charisma?  We're looking for something with your Favourite Animal this week.  So put your feet up and have a browse, then find a nice cool spot to have a go with your creation.


I thought this week would be good for another of the little bags made using a brown paper lunch bag.  Very handy for a little gift, and reusable too!   A number of different techniques came into play....heat embossing of the image, dry embossing for the backing mat, lots of distressing and inking around the edges and I even crumpled and inked the DP on the front.


The back is almost as fancy, using DP from the same collection, plus a new sentiment stamp and coordinating die....part of my winnings from a very generous challenge sponsor....Stamp and Create!  

Products used
Prima Papers - from the Printery Collection
Martha Stewart - 3 Dot punch
Spellbinders - Labels Eight and Deckled Rectangles dies
Whimsy - Dainty Notables 4 die and Everyday Saying stamp
Tim Holtz stamp - Birdsong
Also, embossing folder, distress inks, and clear embossing powder

So, I do hope you can join us this week with your Favourite Animal.  Once again, a great thank you to our wonderful sponsors, and this week they are:

Crafty Ribbons
(details to follow)

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28 comments:

  1. Jenny MarplesJuly 19, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Love this Joyce - beautiful textures and some gorgeous papers. Hugs, Buttons x

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  2. TammyJuly 19, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    You bring paper crafting to an all new level with your gorgeous brown paper bag! Absolutely gorgeous Joyce! Love all the detail, so much eye-appeal!

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  3. Sandra HJuly 19, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    This is just so beautiful Joyce and a great use of bag:)x

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  4. JosephineJuly 19, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Fabulous - and so much going on in the design!

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck!

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  5. Ana K.July 19, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Wow, your paper bag is stunning!! I love the idea and vintage look!!
    Hugs from Slovenia!

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  6. Mrs.BJuly 19, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Hard to believe this started life as a brown paper bag! Wonderful design and and stamping.
    Thanks for sharing with us at FSC
    Avril

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  7. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Hi Joyce, oh how beautiful this is! Gorgeous colours and the image is just stunning.

    Thanks for joining in with us at Dream Valley this time.

    Sarah

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  8. KarinJuly 19, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    wow it looks great!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Wow what a gorgeous project ! Love the colours you've used and the layering and stamping. Thanks for joining us at FSC. Sue C x

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  10. Silvia(Barnie)July 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Such a wonderful idea, your card looks fabulous - great shape. Thanks for joining us at FSC this fortnight.

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  11. TerryJuly 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Love the collage of images! Great use of papers and colors! Thank you for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges!

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  12. CarissaJuly 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    This turned out so pretty. Love the image that you have used.
    Hugs, Carissa

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  13. Eva GroJuly 20, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    This is really wonderful gift bag!
    Love the soft colors and the stamps are beautiful!

    Thank you for entering our challenge over at OSAAT Challenge blog
    Good luck in the draw! – Hope to see you again next week!

    Hugs
    Eva`s Scraproom
    DT Member OSAAT Challenge blog

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  14. Karen CJuly 20, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Wow! This is breath taking! I adore the vintage feel! The images are great! Very well done!
    Thank you for playing in our 'Anything Goes' challenge at One Stitch At A Time This Week! Best of luck in the draw!
    Hugs
    Karen C
    www.busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com

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  15. KathyJuly 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Wow, this is stunning. Love the vintage look, what a great way to present a little gift, brilliant! Thanks for playing along at Sentimental Sundays this time around.

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  16. Candy CJuly 20, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Your brown paper bag is anything but a simple brown paper bag! It's a beautiful work of art! I love all of the papers, die cuts, inking and design of your bag! It is a gift in and of itself! :) Beautifully done! Thanks for sharing your work with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  17. ShirlJuly 21, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    Joyce your bag is amazing with all the matting and layering and also the stamped image. Very delightful to look at, love it.

    Thank you for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

    Hugs Shirley x x

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  18. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Gorgeous card! I love it! Thanks for joining us over at One Stitch At A Time!

    - Susan, DT Member OSAAT Challenge blog

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  19. ilseJuly 21, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    wonderfull paper bag

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  20. Ellie KnolJuly 21, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    I adore this! Beautiful colors, and all the small details are gorgeous!
    Thank you for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

    xxx Ellie xxx

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  21. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Hi
    Sorry but I am having problems commenting. Third time lucky!
    Wonderful alteration of a brown bag with gorgeous muted colours and amazing eye for detail.
    Thank you for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenge.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  22. Anna-KarinJuly 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Such a lovely card, both back and front! I love bird stamps too. Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

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  23. CarrieJuly 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I love it!!!

    Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley this fortnight x

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  24. Brenda BrownJuly 23, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Love the vintage feel to this one. Such a great idea and gorgeous colours, textures and images.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  25. Sue ukJuly 24, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Stunning card, thanks for joining us at J & C Creations

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  26. RockyJuly 27, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! So nice to see something different. Thanks for sharing it with J & C Creations.

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  27. Words and PicturesJuly 28, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    This is completely gorgeous. You've turned this paper bag into a real work of art. Wonderful, subtle vintage colours, and great texture in that embossing too.
    Alison x

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  28. FlissJuly 29, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    A fabulous creation. Thanks for getting messy and inky with FSC.
    Fliss x

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