Hello Everyone
This is a scheduled post for a project made using one of Crafty Individuals newest releases, CI-345.
This stamp, as you can see, has an air of elegance to it with the pretty lapwing collaged with a vase of roses and decorative elements.
I knew I had to use this stamp for my friend Jack’s birthday as she is a bird enthusiast. I reached for a blank canvas tote to alter. I really do find these indispensible and have decorated quite a few over the years, I actually have a few myself that I make use of.
A panel of pretty fabric covers the front of the bag before adding some luxurious trim. For the stamp I prepared some fabric before stamping as I wanted just a little hint of colour to the stamped image ( water soluble crayons).
No doubt I am repeating myself but it is testimony to the quality of Crafty Individuals stamps that time and time again the stamped impression is always so clear. To embellish of course some lace and a button. 
Remember, there is still time to enter the Summer Ball challenge theme at Crafty Individuals challenge.
A little addition to this drafted post is to say Thank You for the lovely comments left for me to read and know that your visits mean so much to me.
Wishes
Lynne
In Nature’s Beauty and Elegance
21 Jun 2012 39 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: altered art, bags, canvas, cards, Crafty Individuals, Crafty Individuals Team Artwork, fabric
Jun 21, 2012 @ 16:07:08
STUNNING LYNNE! xxoo
Jun 21, 2012 @ 16:40:05
What a fabulous gift Lynne and so unique! Love that stamp:)
Jun 21, 2012 @ 17:32:01
Lovely work Lynne. I have this stamp but haven’t used it yet – must get my finger out and have a go.
Jun 21, 2012 @ 17:38:04
Hello dear Lynne,
Your friend will love this, it is beautiful with that old piece of Cretonne?
And yes, the stamps stand so very clear and wonderful also on fabric like here.
Such a very lovely stamp. How are you, my friend? I hope life is good?
Hug to you, and x-from Dorthe
Jun 21, 2012 @ 17:55:23
What a great collage image on that stamp. You always have the best new stamps!
Rinda
Jun 21, 2012 @ 18:05:53
Sooo beautiful! Just love the way you’ve colored this one and all the sweet trim you’ve added.
Jun 21, 2012 @ 18:11:57
Hi Lynne. What a beautiful gift. Fab stamp. Love the fabric and the trim you have used.
Regards Florence xx
Jun 21, 2012 @ 18:20:27
Absolutely stunning my friend !!! I am sure she will cherish it…May I ask where you bought that trim??? it is magnificient, and i have a bit of b-day $ to spend…xooxox
Jun 21, 2012 @ 19:27:23
I bought it some time ago from Dunelm Mill, a U.K. store selling household items.
Lynne x
Jun 21, 2012 @ 18:36:33
Hi Lynne, How fabulous, your friend is sureto love it too. The stamp is on my wish list. Hugs Rita xx
Jun 21, 2012 @ 18:50:11
Oh, so pretty, Lynne! Love the idea of adding a decorative fabric panel to the tote.
Blessings for a wonderful day,
Marianne
Jun 21, 2012 @ 19:14:16
How gorgeous! I bet Jack just loved this!
Lucy x
Jun 21, 2012 @ 19:22:22
That is such a darling bag you’ve created for your friend Jack, Lynne, I’m sure she will be over the moon with this little beauty here! Ira x
Jun 21, 2012 @ 19:50:40
This is really beautiful lynne, i bet jack loved it! x
Jun 21, 2012 @ 20:12:51
Gorgeous creation Lynne.. your friend will be delighted with this treasure of a bag… simply stunning!! Hugs May x x x
Jun 21, 2012 @ 21:14:13
Gorgeous project, your friend will love this.
Yvonne x
Jun 21, 2012 @ 21:21:26
Your bag looks beautiful, love how you’ve colored the image.
Jun 21, 2012 @ 22:54:23
Dear Lynne
Such a beautiful stamp and goes so beautifully on the bag.
That fabric is so very gorgeous – being a fabric collector of beautiful types.
Your friend will just love it.
Have a lovely weekend.
Sorry I haven’t been keeping up with all your posts but I do love visiting here.
Hugs from downunder,
Suzy
Jun 22, 2012 @ 00:05:36
Hey!! Love that tote and that stamp is phenomenal !! The coloring is so pretty. Thanks for stopping by my blog too!!
Jun 22, 2012 @ 03:22:51
Another gorgeous fabric creation! So elegant.
Jun 22, 2012 @ 05:01:09
OMG Lynne your fabric bag is devine.
Wow so lovely border and design. I´m speachless.
Love your work.
Have a sunny weekend my sweet friend. xoxo
Jun 22, 2012 @ 13:06:31
Oh Lynne how beautiful is this , what a fabulous bag the fabric is gorgeous well done Hugs Elaine
Jun 22, 2012 @ 14:04:22
Lovely bag Lynne, I love it when you stamp on fabric!
Jun 22, 2012 @ 17:55:14
Absolutely gorgeous Lynne, I love the fabric you’ve used. A bag to treasure! xx
Jun 22, 2012 @ 18:18:26
This is so lovely – I do so love anything with birds!
Jun 23, 2012 @ 10:05:25
fabulous Lynn!!
Jun 23, 2012 @ 11:50:08
Oh so very llovely!
Jun 23, 2012 @ 15:22:12
This is sooo pretty I do admire your style..so delightfully feminine. xx
Jun 23, 2012 @ 15:29:25
This is lovely Lynne and such pretty colours.
Jun 23, 2012 @ 15:56:53
Wow, I love this tote, you have done an amazing job. The CI image is perfectly suited for the bag.
Hugs,
Katie
Jun 23, 2012 @ 17:39:31
Meine Güte, Lynne, was für eine herrliche Tasche.
Die ist so bezaubernd schön.
Damit würde ich auch gerne shoppen gehen…
Liebe Grüße und ein Dankeschön für deine lieben Kommentare auf meinem Blog.
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:23:54
Ahhh this took my breath away, such a beautiful piece of creativity as beautiful and individual as you are. I agree about the CI stamps time and time again they stamp perfectly. You always do them proud and this my friend is no exception. Your friend is very lucky to be on the recieving end of something so unique.
Marie
Jun 24, 2012 @ 01:23:20
Both are lovely
Jun 24, 2012 @ 01:30:36
ooh what a gorgeous bag! very classy too. xoo
Jun 25, 2012 @ 08:19:47
Hi Lynne, beautiful bag with stunning fabric and beautiful stamping. xx
Jun 25, 2012 @ 08:23:29
Hi Lynne, This has stamped beautifully onto the fabric and makes a beautiful bag
.Avril xx
Jun 25, 2012 @ 08:38:57
This is so beautiful Lynne, Jack must have loved it.
xxx Hazel.
Jun 25, 2012 @ 17:14:34
I love the bag! It’s so perfect! Kind regards, Odetta
Jun 29, 2012 @ 13:48:39
Stunning bag,Lynne.Your friend must have loved it.
Hugs,
Marie