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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!



Comments

TesaB said…
Beautiful card and bag, Amy!!! Such a striking flower against the black!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 8:24 AM
Tammy said…
Amazing!!! She will love this!!!
February 10, 2013 at 8:43 AM
Julie Tucker-Wolek said…
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!!! :)
February 10, 2013 at 9:04 AM
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!
February 10, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Jessi Fogan said…
love, love, LOVE LOVE LOVE! Awesome idea for a custom envie - and the fussy cutting & wood bits? You must love her :)
February 10, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Laurel said…
Amy these are just gorgeous!
February 10, 2013 at 10:57 AM
SugarGem said…
This is so Rich and yummy.
February 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Sherry Eckblad said…
This looks great and it is my favorite size card to do as well.
February 10, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Tracey McNeely said…
Wow Amy this is so cool, what a great card size.
February 10, 2013 at 2:08 PM
Ashley Horton said…
Looks awesome Amy! Always love your amazing cards!!
February 10, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Loly Borda said…
Aweso job! Stricking colors, love it!TFS
February 10, 2013 at 4:31 PM
wendipooh13 said…
soo cute and love the fussy cutting
February 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Trinh said…
Stunning card, so dramatic and pretty. Love your idea to use the bag as an envie too.
February 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM
jessica said…
LOVE this Amy and your niece will also!!
Thanks for sharing and hope you had a GREAT weekend!
February 10, 2013 at 6:14 PM
Rose said…
you rock the bags :) beautiful!!!!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 8:29 PM
cherry said…
Sooo pretty..love that red and pop of black! cherry
February 11, 2013 at 12:52 AM
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!! =)
February 11, 2013 at 1:10 AM
Lynnda said…
You rock the bag!!! Its pretty... your niece is lucky!!! Yup the black against the red just pops!!! Awesome... hugs...xoxo
February 11, 2013 at 1:38 AM
Mona Pendleton said…
Such a cute project Amy! Lovin' the coffee theme!
February 11, 2013 at 4:22 AM
Angi Barrs said…
Sweet design! Love this bag!
February 11, 2013 at 8:12 AM
MS said…
Ohh, I love the black! Gorgeous!
February 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM
Izzy Anderson said…
This is such a fin project and I love the scallop border.
February 11, 2013 at 4:15 PM
Alice said…
bold and beautiful. LOVE!!
February 11, 2013 at 4:26 PM
yyam said…
Gorgeous! Love the bold red against the black! :)
February 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM
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!
February 12, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Jen W. said…
Seriously cool customization!
February 13, 2013 at 8:48 AM
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!
February 18, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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