Sometimes the simplest of tasks can prove to be a challenge! This was especially true for me as I stepped out of the mixed media zone and into gift bags and cards for Graphic 45. My mantra for this was simple, just keep it simple. I have such a tendency to layer on so much stuff that would probably not hold up to the heavier use of a gift bag.
Supplies:
Come Away With me 12x12
Come Away With me Patterns and Solids
Come Away With Me Stickers
Come Away With Me Journaling and Ephemera Cards
Twine
Distress Ink
Xyron Double Sided Tape
Paper Flowers
Recycled Cellophane Packaging
This project was created with a travel theme in mind. I had planned on making a book or journal to go with this project, but did not have the time unfortunately. Perhaps that project will still come to be! I think that a junk book with these papers would be just lovely.
I pictured the recipient either moving away or heading out on a long voyage. The Come Away With Me papers were a perfect choice for this idea.
Since I took the time to make a handmade card, I decided to showcase it a bit by making it part of the decoration on the paper bag.
A little bit of cellophane left over from craft supply packaging made for the perfect pocket for my note card.
Here you can see how it looks inside the pocket. I just love finding useful ways to use my garbage/packaging in crafts!
Lovely.
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