I stamped the image in Memento Rich Cocoa ink, and I colored with Copic markers. I applied some Icicle Stickles to the snowflakes for some extra shimmer. I inked the edges of the image circles with Antique Linen Distress Ink. The paper is from the Holly Jolly 12 x 12 Kit by My Mind's Eye. I created a pleated paper "ribbon" and machine stitched the pleats in place. I love the contrast of the sparkly rhinestone flourish and the earthy brown button. You might not think they go together, but it works here!
I had the idea to emboss this lined coffee bag, and I'm thrilled with how it turned out! I ran it through my Big Shot on the Multipurpose Platform with both extra tabs removed. The bag is long, so I embossed in three sections. Since the Snowflakes pattern is random, everything blended together perfectly!
Even the side flaps were embossed! I lightly applied Vanilla craft ink onto the embossing to make it pop. Then I filled the bag, rolled the top, and clipped on the tag!
Please visit these designers' blogs (after 9 am Central) to see what fabulous Christmas projects they have for you on the hop today!
JustRite Inspiration Blog
Michelle Rodgers
Amy Sheffer
Heidi Blankenship
Christina Fischer (you're here!)
Kazan Clark
Tosha Leyendekker
Laurie Schmidlin
Sankari Wegman
Cindy Lawrence
Kellie Fortin
Denise Marzec
Stephanie Kraft
Karen Giron
Kathy Jones
Leslie Miller
Carolyn King
Angela Barkhouse
Michelle Kovak
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Christina
Oh my gosh...too cool! Love the pleated ribbon and embossing on the bag!
ReplyDeleteOh so very TWEET and festive! Love the snowflakes embossing! :)
ReplyDeleteSweet Tag!! Love the embossesd bag. Your project fits this weeks JustRite Friday Challenge too!! To make a Christmas Tag --be sure to enter your project in the challenge!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....I love this set and great job with your tag!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I never would have thought of this. What a great idea. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLove every last little thing about this, Christina! The image, the pleated strip at the bottom, the clothespin, the bling, the inked dry embossing -- everything! So beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThis is just darling, Christina! Love all the details, including the pleated paper ribbon and how cool that the entire bag is embossed with snowflakes!
ReplyDeletelook at that gorgeous bag and tag! WOHOO....gorgeous! love how you embossed the bag too!
ReplyDeleteoooo love those fun colors with the kraft - and that embossing is fabulous! Such a sweet creation!
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous, Christina! So many awesome details!!!
ReplyDeletegreat tag - I really like all the techniques that you shared to - I'm gonna have to try the pleated ribbon - that is very cool!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!! Love the pleated ribbon like everyone else!
ReplyDeleteLove your bag, thanks for sharing your ideas!!! Beautiful tag!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your embossed bag Christina!! And your tag is just super charming with that sweet bird, pleated ribbon and bling!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, Christina! I love this image. What a great idea to emboss the bag. Filing away in my faulty memory bank...
ReplyDeleteLOVE the embossed bag, Christina! The tag is adorable, too.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - that looks like a designer bag - love the embossing and that tag is stunning!!! Wonderful colouring and your detailing is incredible!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, Christina! Love how you embossed the bag! Fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteWho'd a thunk! Embossing a paper bag! What a grand idea! Thanks for sharing it with us. I love the tag too!
ReplyDeleteYou're a genius, Christina! But then, you knew that, didn't you?! Love that sweet tag, and don't think some ordinary brown paper lunch sacks aren't going to get embossed now, thanks to your brilliant idea! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea.
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