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WOW #138: Lunch bag turned Gift bag
With the onset of Spring, it seems the opportunities for gift giving are increasing every day. There are baby showers and bridal showers and lots of birthday parties and let’s not forget the “end of school” gifts for teachers, administrators, bus drivers, lunch ladies, and oh so many more who have been part of daily life for our school-age kiddos. I know how important it is to my kids to be able to thank their school “people” with a little gift, and it’s important to me as well – and I enjoy shopping for something unique and fun to share with them. When it comes to wrapping up the gift, however, I struggle. I want to come up with something unique and fun – but purchasing gift wrapping materials can sometimes cost even more than the gift! Here’s where we scrapbookers and paper crafters have a huge advantage! We already have bins and baskets full of fun supplies we can use. As for the bag itself – take a cue from the kids…grab a simple brown lunch bag from the cupboard and start embellishing!
The ideas are endless, but here’s one of the bags I put together – use it as a springboard to get your wheels turning and create all of your gift wrapping for free – especially if you pull out your “scrap basket!”
Keep reading to see how I created this quick (and inexpensive) gift bag!
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Wendy Sue Anderson
Scrapbook Space: Katie Tate
I’ve been spending a lot of time perusing Pinterest lately – and I am fine with admitting I’m addicted right now. Where else can you go to find so much inspiration in one place? Projects, quotes, recipes, and decor ideas. Oh, and don’t forget amazing scrapbook spaces! That’s where I came across this amazing room, belonging to Katie Tate. I was intrigued by the link on Pinterest, so I clicked over to her blog and I was floored! Katie has a lot of great product and she has come up with a LOT of great ways to organize everything!
After I watched the super sweet (and informational) video Katie has on her blog (here), I knew I had to ask if I could share her room with our blog readers. You have to know I was absolutely thrilled when Katie agreed! She also agreed to a quick little interview – enjoy these photos and Katie’s interview below (oh, and it’s even more fun if you imagine her speaking her answers with her beautiful English accent)!
Where is your space located in relation to your house? The space is our bonus room/game room on the 2nd floor in the center of the house.
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Wendy Sue Anderson
Giveaway Friday: Hambly Studios
Using innovative color combinations and eclectic designs, Hambly Studios brings a stylish look to your creations. Most of their products are hand silk-screened right in their studio located in Santa Clara, CA. Their papers, overlays, rub-ons & washi tape are great for scrapbooking, papercrafting, stationary, DIY projects, home decor, weddings, and that’s just the beginning…
We love ALL of Hambly Studios trendy new releases, and think they are just so fabulous! Any of their bright and cheery patterned papers would be so great for your summer papercrafting or home decor pieces! So today, we’ve put together a fantastic Hambly Studios goodie bag for you. Enter today to win over $50.00 worth of Hambly product!
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Free Shipping with the All-New Create: Mini Album Idea Book
Great things come in small packages! A mini album is the perfect place to gather up your memories, and we’ve collected over 40 fabulous albums to inspire your next creation. These albums will provide you with ideas for everyday life, baby, travel, and recording all your summer fun. You’ll find shaped albums, albums you can put together in a snap, and a showcase of our reader favorites. And you’re sure to love our tips for creating a fabulous pre-made album to take along your next adventure and record all your memories on the go. Get inspired by Create: Mini Albums and start creating your amazing album today!
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WOW #137: Tip – Stitching Bakers Twine
I am a HUGE fan of sharing tips & tricks & short-cuts. That’s why, when I learned this trick last weekend at the Big Picture/Doodlebug NSD event, I knew I had to share it with our blog readers! Cynthea, from Doodlebug Design, taught us a really easy way to add stitching to a project. This tip is especially useful if you are wanting to add stitching with heavier threads or string, such as jute or baker’s twine. Are you ready? Here’s the secret:
Yep – floss threaders! If you’ve ever worn braces, you’re likely familiar with this handy little product. But I have to admit, using them on your paper projects is much more fun than flossing your teeth!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Keep reading to see how easy it is to stitch with baker’s twine when you’re armed with this top secret tool…
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Wendy Sue Anderson
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