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Today starts a new challenge over at

Paper Issues!

Paper Issues Blog Design

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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!