Crafty Individuals Challenge is underway with the amazing Jo Cappor Sandon hosting the December challenge. She is asking you to get All Wrapped Up, no not against the snowy weather, instead with your packaging. Many of you will be in the middle of Christmas preparations, creating boxes, tags, gift wrapping, etc so why not have some fun and create for the challenge at the same time. All we ask is that you include at least one Crafty Individuals product in your submission. All details for entry are available at Jean’s Blog and remember, 5 winners are selected each month with each winner selecting a stamp of their choice.
For my sample I decided to use packaging as my packaging. I had laid aside a Primark bag which was ripe for altering. I used CI-330, the “I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing By” stamp.When I received this stamp I always assumed I would make masculine style projects but as I gathered my supplies for this item the idea in my head was for the appearance of Rustic but with a twist of the pretty to it.
The image was stamped onto scrap fabric. This is a detailed stamp but as with all CI stamps, it stamped beautifully (Staz-on Timber Brown)Lace in different styles added here and there with the addition of buttons. A rustic bow.
Have fun with this challenge whether you up-cycle packaging or create your own packaging from scratch. I have another CI “All Wrapped Up” sample to share with you another day whereby I created my packaging from scratch.
Visit the Crafty Individuals’ Blog where you will also see a stunning selection of artwork from team members.
Thank you for visiting and for all the comments left for me to read, they encourage me so much as does your friendship.
Wishes
Lynne
All Wrapped Up (CI Challenge)
06 Dec 2011 30 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: bags, Christmas, Crafty Individuals, fabric, recycle/upcycle, stamping onto fabric
Rhonda
Dec 06, 2011 @ 12:55:42
This is my kind of package! I really love all the details. Very pretty!
Marilyn J. Rock
Dec 06, 2011 @ 12:58:31
A great challenge, Lynne, and I love what you did with your package! Beautiful – that’s a gift in itself! xxoo
Tracy Evans
Dec 06, 2011 @ 13:01:04
What a transformation from a plain paper bag, love the image stamped onto fabric. A lovely rustic decorative bag. Tracy x
Yvonne Garner
Dec 06, 2011 @ 13:04:50
Beautifully done! Thanks as always for sharing. Best, Yvonne
Lululiz
Dec 06, 2011 @ 13:06:24
It looks great! Lovely little details.
Yvonne Whaley
Dec 06, 2011 @ 13:20:51
Looks gorgeous, a gift in itself.
Yvonne x
Valerie-Jael
Dec 06, 2011 @ 13:33:43
Lovely *wrap-up*, very pretty indeed! Valerie
Sandi
Dec 06, 2011 @ 14:00:16
I am loving that stamp! And of course what you have done with it 🙂
Ann B
Dec 06, 2011 @ 14:46:40
Beautiful Lynne, as ever. I love the little touches of lace, buttons and twine – perfect
Linda
Dec 06, 2011 @ 15:05:32
Hi Lynn, So beautiful. I love when the wrapping is part of the gift. The song is one of my favorites. Have a wonderful week. Linda
Connie
Dec 06, 2011 @ 15:29:20
Super-cute bag! I would love getting or giving a gift in that bag! I really like the lace behind the music which adds a lot of depth.
Ira
Dec 06, 2011 @ 16:27:44
Awesome package Lynne, love how you adorned the whole. It’s a gift in itself, that’s what it is! And where did you get that gorgeous starshaped lace on the left? It’s totally beautiful as is the sweet little embellishment you made with the 3 buttons, fabulous! Wishing you a lovely evening, hugs, Ira x
MarieS.
Dec 06, 2011 @ 16:40:38
It is beautiful with all the little details,Lynne.
Hugs,
Marie
craftytrog
Dec 06, 2011 @ 17:07:26
Your bag is simply stunning Lynne! I love your use of music sheet & lace.
I’m feeling rather pleased with myself, my daughter had a singing exam today, & the place where she had it, was selling old music for a donation. I picked up a couple of nice aged ones :o)
trisha too
Dec 06, 2011 @ 17:27:14
Lynne, that is beautiful–much more than a “twist of pretty” in this one!!
🙂
Rose McGuinn
Dec 06, 2011 @ 17:33:04
I get shivers of delight looking at your stuff sometimes.
This time, it happened again!
What a fortunate person the recipient of this lovely gift bag will know themselves to be! And how I wish I could follow suit this holiday season, make everything by hand, and with such distinction as you so often share here.
Rose
Suze Bain
Dec 06, 2011 @ 18:49:15
A fabulous transformation Lynne! I love the button detail and of course the thread matches perfectly with the stamped fabric. You always pay so much attention to detail. xx
Dorthe
Dec 06, 2011 @ 19:50:42
Everything will surely be so beautifully wrapped up in this wonderful altered bag, dear Lynne- a gorgeous stamp, and lovely laces.
XOX, Dorthe
Silvia(Barnie)
Dec 06, 2011 @ 21:12:02
Such a wonderful wrap to hand over a Christmas gift.
The Scrap Yard
Dec 06, 2011 @ 22:17:30
Hi Lynne, this is gorgeous. I love that stamp. It looks so old on that color fabric. The lace, buttons and music paper add the right touch. Wow, would I love a package in this!
Kate
Florence
Dec 07, 2011 @ 05:09:14
Hi Lynne. Fabulous bag. I have been eyeing up that stamp and to be honest I thought, like you, “masculine style projects”, but it works so well with the lace and music sheet. Rustic Chic at its best. Really love it.
Regards Florence x
Jingle
Dec 07, 2011 @ 14:58:05
This is absolutely GORGEOUS!
JeanFB
Dec 07, 2011 @ 15:00:10
What a wonderful gift in itself! I love the stamping on the fabric, and the beautiful lace embellishment – gorgeous!
Terry
Dec 07, 2011 @ 15:52:07
With a bag that beautiful, I think that is the gift! Truly a wonderful and delicate gift bag with such gorgeous “Lynne” touches! Love this!
Jack
Dec 08, 2011 @ 14:20:50
Fabulous bag, there are so many stores now dishing out these now so I will have to go shopping. xx
Sharon
Dec 08, 2011 @ 23:33:39
Oh Lynne this is so “classy” – who wouldn’t want to get their package “wrapped” with this!!!!!
Gaby Bee
Dec 09, 2011 @ 08:10:49
I love what you did with your package! The imagination you have…you create such beauty with such simple objects. Gorgeous, Lynne!
Marjie Kemper
Dec 09, 2011 @ 19:45:27
How beautiful! My favorite accent is the small strip of lace with the three buttons. It adds so much!
michele s
Dec 10, 2011 @ 03:10:12
i LOVE this piece! completely pleasing and delightful in every way. xo
Penny
Dec 11, 2011 @ 07:37:42
Wow what a way to upcycle a plain bag! I love all the lace with the music and buttons. Beautiful!