This blog hop has been a blast so far. I am so impressed with what my Team Mates have come up with for decorating their bags. Did you know that we all started out with plain brown paper bags? Nothing fancy . . . except for the Magic of Oz papers and embellishments. If I had small children or grandchildren, this would be such a fun project to do with them!
Here's my Magic of Oz bag:
I was so nervous about designing this bag. New to the Graphic 45 Design Team, it was one of the first designs I created for them . . . and, they were showing it . . . at CHA! Talk about jitters!
As you can see, I used one of the Graphic 45 Staples knobs, attached it to the bag and hung some of the Magic of Oz chipboard, a witches broom and Dorothy's basket from the knob.
Here's the other side with Graphic 45 Staple buttons *sewn* to the top of the bag:
In the spirit of Oz, this card will accompany the bag:
The flowers are fussy cut and popped up with Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Dots. Ruby Slipper Stickles were added to Dorothy's shoes (of course) her bow and the lion's bow. Then I added a tag to the pocket on the front of the card:
Toto had to get in the picture as well!
And inside, a pop-up card with a place that holds a gift card:
Just in case you're new to this week's blog hop, here's the schedule:
Monday: September 26
Lynette Carrol: http://lynettecarrolldesigns.typepad.com/
Jane Tregenza: http://janetregenza.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: September 27
Laura Denison: http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
Robin Shakoor: http://robinshakoor.blogspot.com/
Tara Orr: http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: September 28
Sherry Cheever: http://sherrycheever.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Jack & Cat Curio: http://jackandcatcurio.blogspot.com/
Nicole Eccles: http://nicoleeccles.blogspot.com/
Thursday: September 29
Nancy Wethington: http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com/ (You are here!)
Hilde Janbroers: http://hildejanbroers.blogspot.com/
Yuka Hino: http://nsnlso.blogspot.com/
Friday: September 30
Melanie Forbes: http://melanie-forbes.blogspot.com/
Gloria Stengel: http://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/
Visit each person's blog and leave a comment on the individual blogs.
You may be chosen to win this fabulous prize package:
Don't forget to leave a comment below!
Wow, love the bag and the card. The door knob is a nice touch and that card is AMAZING. Really cool. Thank you for sharing. Just lovely. :)
Posted by: sara | September 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM
WOW this would be a great set to give away as a gift!! Thank you for sharing with all of us today :)
Posted by: Sleigh | September 29, 2011 at 10:19 AM
The high quality of design on these blog posts would make me nervous creating too! But you have beautiful work! Thank you.
Posted by: Candy | September 29, 2011 at 10:25 AM
No need to be nervous- FABULOUS bag and card!! LOVE your use of the hardware and buttons!
Posted by: jengd | September 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Truly Amazing work..you're so TALENTED!
Thank you and Graphic 45 for
having this hop and generous prizes.
Blessings,
KimberlyRae
[email protected]
Posted by: KimberlyRae | September 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM
the gift card is great. so detailed.
Posted by: f lynn rush | September 29, 2011 at 10:35 AM
This bag is great, I love the addition of the broom and basket. So cute!
Posted by: Kathryn | September 29, 2011 at 10:36 AM
I can't decide which side of the bag I like more! The scarecrow side with all the cute dangles and the postage stamp pictures across the bottom or the other side with all the buttons attached to the top! In any case, it's enchanting!
Posted by: Noreen | September 29, 2011 at 10:37 AM
no reason to be nervous! the bag is beautiful and the card is magical!
Posted by: Charmaine | September 29, 2011 at 10:43 AM
that is fabulous! I love the little basket! darling darling!!
Posted by: sugar | September 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Way to go Nancy. Love the bag and cards.
Posted by: Sue Benedick | September 29, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Graphic 45 has a talented designer in their team-it's you!
Posted by: vvitulya | September 29, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Wow, both your bag and the card are just amazing! I love the embellies on the scarecrow side. And the inside of the card is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sherrie Suttles | September 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Love the bag and the card is awesome!!!
Posted by: Tina Galeana | September 29, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Love your bag & your card is the bomb!
Posted by: Eniko DeLisle | September 29, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Both projects are great, luv your attention to details with the buttons and little basket !!!!
Posted by: Debra Renwick | September 29, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Love the buttons sewn on top!! Each one is cuter then the next.
Posted by: Dale P. | September 29, 2011 at 11:06 AM
oh this is great ! I love the buttons !
Posted by: cat lacigale | September 29, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Trick or Threat...
Beautiful bag, great details. And such a cute card.
Posted by: Caroline | September 29, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Love your ideas...I am a newbie scrapper and have become a Graphic 45 Junkie
Posted by: Denise G. | September 29, 2011 at 11:35 AM