Thursday, June 14, 2012

Father's Day Altered Gift Bag and Tag


Even though I feel like it should be Friday this week has just flown by! It's always that way at this time in the school year. End of year class trips, last minute concerts and exams looming near, makes for out of the ordinary days that seem to pass as a blur for this school custodian. I'll be glad when all the busyness slows down during summer holidays.
 Over at Meljen's Designs they want to see your projects for Dad (or maybe that special guy in your life). Check out the great projects their DTs came up with right here, http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.ca/2012/06/challenge-114-dad.html . 

For my project I chose to do an altered gift bag and tag. The sweet image is one of Melissa's, in fact I think it was a freebie. Check out her site, I'm sure you will find it there, who knows it might even still be free!
The DPs are by Simple Stories, "Generations". (kinda fitting for Father's Day). I tried adding some nice stitching to the tag but it went kinda "haywire", so I changed it into "messy" stitching and distressed all the edges of the tag to make it look like I planned it that way! What can I say...I was in a rush and didn't want to throw it away and start all over again. I think it added to the masculine look of this project as well.
Well, that's it for today. Hope you'll make a project for the Meljen's challenge...I'll be checking them out to see what you came up with and getting some great inspiration I'm sure.
(ps) I just stumbled upon this awesome blog that is offering somw wonderful candy - make sure you check it out!
hugs,
Nancy

Challenges:

Sentimental Sundays - "Father's Day"
Simply Create Too - "Father's Day"
Phindy's Place - "Father's Day"
Delightful Challenges - "For The Boys"
Simon Says - "Father's Day"


12 comments:

Melissa

Fantastic! I love the rustic feel that the paper gives this project. Outstanding work!

Jasmine

Great work, Ma! Love these little bags & tags that you do! Whichever fathers gets this will just love it! xx

Unknown

I love this bag- so masculine and perfect for Father's Day!!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog :)
xErin

Janet - aka stacky

I love your bag and tag the papers and little image are fab x
Oh my goodness I know what you mean about this time of year I do miss my children being little but I do not miss the school side of it, making end of term presents, school fairs etc etc x

DianeMoneyGoolsby

Nancy: Your entry is wonderful for our Challenge #15 - "Happy Father's Day [or for a Male]" Challenge. A big thank you for joining in at Simply Create Too.

Diane
Simply CreateTooDesign Team Member
http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)

What a fab gift bag and just love that tag! Fabulous!! Hugs Susan x

Adrian

Awesome! Thanks for joining CTO's Father Day Challenge!

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)

Just popped back to say thanks for joining us this week at Delightful Challenges for our "For the Boys" Challenge hugs Susan x

Kathy

Such a fun embellished gift bag, love that idea. Cute image too for Father's Day! So glad you joined the Phindy's Place manly challenge!

knitmachinequeen (KMQ)

Great tag and bag. Any man would appreciate it. Thanks for joining us this week at Sentimental Sundays. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rachelle
SS DT

Lucianna Dilsaver

Love your beautiful gift bag and your tag is fabulous! Thanks for joining us @ CTO this week for our "Father's Day" Challenge :o)

fairysparkle

I dont know who is getting your bag but whoever they will be delighted .Love it Nancy xx

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