happy birthday to you


Today starts a new challenge over at

Paper Issues!

Paper Issues Blog Design

Our Super Sponsor is

Whisker Graphics


Theme: it’s in the bag
Giveaway: 2 spools of divine twine & a pack of 20 bitty bags of winner’s choice

I'm a HUGE fan of Whisker Graphics' bags. 

Today, I customized a Middy Bag to fit my 3.5 x 6 inch card:



I lifted up the adhesived seams and then used my bone folder to help with the process.  I made the bag a smidge skinner and a bit shorter.  I used my Stampin' Up scallop border punch to 'finish off' the top of the bag.

It isn't anything how I had originally pictured the end project but I just started fussy cutting a sheet of Bo Bunny paper and the "envie" and card took a life of it's own!

The card, as I mentioned before is 3.5 x 6.  I really like working with that size.


I added a SRM sticker to the Studio Calico wood veneer.

This went to my niece who turned 18 yesterday.  My niece gravitates towards black....so I hope that she likes this.  All the customizing of the bag along with the fussy cutting....then there are the much hoarded woodgrain letters and wood veneer....nobody but a crafter would 'get it'....kwim?

I can't wait to see what you link up!



Comments

TesaB said…
Beautiful card and bag, Amy!!! Such a striking flower against the black!!!!
Tammy said…
Amazing!!! She will love this!!!
I wonder that all the time... I have been 'volun-told' that I am 'the card maker' for all the birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, weddings etc at work... and I always wonder ... do they 'realize' all the crafty hints I am giving them on the cards I make for them??? LOL!! Of course, it works in my favor if they don't --- I made a Halloween card for a MEAN MEAN MEAN co-worker one time ... and I made sure she got a witch! LOL!!!

I loveeeeeee your card! LOVING that fussy cutting!!! :)
Sylvia said…
Lovely card, Amy, I am sure your niece loved it! Happy belated birthday to her. The colors really pop against the black, your envelope is beautiful as well. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Jessi Fogan said…
love, love, LOVE LOVE LOVE! Awesome idea for a custom envie - and the fussy cutting & wood bits? You must love her :)
Laurel said…
Amy these are just gorgeous!
SugarGem said…
This is so Rich and yummy.
Sherry Eckblad said…
This looks great and it is my favorite size card to do as well.
Tracey McNeely said…
Wow Amy this is so cool, what a great card size.
Ashley Horton said…
Looks awesome Amy! Always love your amazing cards!!
Loly Borda said…
Aweso job! Stricking colors, love it!TFS
wendipooh13 said…
soo cute and love the fussy cutting
Trinh said…
Stunning card, so dramatic and pretty. Love your idea to use the bag as an envie too.
jessica said…
LOVE this Amy and your niece will also!!
Thanks for sharing and hope you had a GREAT weekend!
Rose said…
you rock the bags :) beautiful!!!!!!!
cherry said…
Sooo pretty..love that red and pop of black! cherry
Larissa Heskett said…
WOW!! This is such a FUN Card and bag!! LOVE all of the Beautiful details!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Lynnda said…
You rock the bag!!! Its pretty... your niece is lucky!!! Yup the black against the red just pops!!! Awesome... hugs...xoxo
Mona Pendleton said…
Such a cute project Amy! Lovin' the coffee theme!
Angi Barrs said…
Sweet design! Love this bag!
MS said…
Ohh, I love the black! Gorgeous!
Izzy Anderson said…
This is such a fin project and I love the scallop border.
Alice said…
bold and beautiful. LOVE!!
yyam said…
Gorgeous! Love the bold red against the black! :)
Kelly Griglione said…
One hopes that people appreciate the time and effort, let alone cherished supplies, right?! I'm sure your niece will absolutely love it. That bag is super-cool!
Jen W. said…
Seriously cool customization!
None None said…
Such a great project to use some of those carefully hoarded crafty items we all love. I love the colors you utilized - such an elegant card and presentation!