It's Day 2 of the Caardvarks CCM Holiday Hop--
and the order of the day is pretty packaging!
I don't think I ever realized--until this particular project how freeing it is to have someone else make the template/die-cut for a 3D project. The lines are so clean & professional looking & you get to focus on the details... me likey!
I don't think I ever realized--until this particular project how freeing it is to have someone else make the template/die-cut for a 3D project. The lines are so clean & professional looking & you get to focus on the details... me likey!
I find the curvy lines of this tuck & close bag shape of this ultra pretty &
the mechanics of the closure were such a treat to work with.
I chose Coconut Swirl (white)
but here's where you can find the bag in all it's pretty shades:
the mechanics of the closure were such a treat to work with.
I chose Coconut Swirl (white)
but here's where you can find the bag in all it's pretty shades:
Other supplies: The bag is embossed all over using a Hero Arts cling stamp (Antique Brocade) & white ink and embossing powder.
It's embellished with Vintage Buttons, Snowflakes made with a Martha Stewart Snowflake punch (punched glittered paper that was covered with M.S. white glitter using heat'n'stick powder.)
It's stitched by paper piercing & sewing with embroidery thread. The lovely curve of the box makes a nice line to follow for the flower stems.
The handles are embellished at the top with cream ribbon (that has large dots)--but the bow is stitched on. The way the bag sits it doesn't need to be tied shut, so the bow can stay all perty. ;o)
The bottom of the box die-cut sits nice & flat so you can add beads or other things for feet. These feet are made by gluing together a stack of 3 buttons:
The Blog Hop Order:
You can read all about the blog hop,
here at Caardvarks:
(There's a special discount for Caardvark readers
& fantastic prizes too.)
If you're not already hopping, please
start the hop here:
Tanis: http://papercanvas.wordpress.com/
&
the next stop on the hop is talented
Lucy: http://hedgehogsandladybirds.blogspot.com/
P.S. If you'd like to see the CCM tag card, that was MIA yesterday,
please pop back to visit this post:
please pop back to visit this post:
This is breathtakingly gorgeous! Love the button feet too!
ReplyDeleteHow stunning! Absolutely GORGEOUS! I just love the embossing and the stitcing...yowza...so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou put a lot of time and effort into this box - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBarbara Diane
Me likey, too. This is drop dead gorgeous Mel!
ReplyDeletevery pretty packaging! i love the embossing all over it. the feet are cute too.
ReplyDeleteOkay, okay...you've totally convinced me that stitching is worth the time. This gift box will be a far great gift than whatever you put inside, unless of course it's from Cartier or Tiffany, but close call. Beautiful job, as always. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWOW you sure know how to create wonderful projects. Love the idea of button feet!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great package! I love the embroidery stitching. Glad I got to see your MIA card it is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteMel, this is INCREDIBLE!!!!! WOW....I am drooling over this gorgeousness!!!
ReplyDeleteDitto - breathtaking! It is soooo beautiful, so elegant, so wonderful, Mel! TDF!
ReplyDeleteStunning doesn't seem to do this justice. Truly beautiful
ReplyDeleteAnne x
As usual, you come up with some stunning projects. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. Just love the embossing and how you used snowflakes as flowers.
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning project from you!
ReplyDeleteLinda
So gorgeous! This would be perfect as a purse for a flower girl at a wedding!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. I love white on white. It is all purpose--from winter to weddings.
ReplyDeleteOh I seriously love this.
ReplyDeleteNancy
OMG! That has got to be one of the most beautiful creations I've seen in a gift bag. Bravo to you! *wink*
ReplyDeleteThere is no other word that AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteOMWord!!! that is stunningly GORGEOUS!! wowzers... is that what you stayed up ALL NIGHT for?.. worth every sleepless moment!
ReplyDeleteCCM is bombdigity!!
I love your buttone feet!!
Awwwwesome girl
how cute
ReplyDeleteSnowflakes as flowers - brilliant! It's so elegant and pretty!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Mel! I LOVE the button feet - inspired!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I absolutely love it! This is GORGEOUS!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh you just continue to wow me! This is such an elegant box you wouldn't even need to put anything in it to give as a gift! I LOVE your snowflake flowers! I never would have thought to do that!
ReplyDeleteOozing elegance! Beautiful!
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely gorgeous!!! So beautiful.
ReplyDeletestunning and the button feet ...nice attention to detail and it's all about the detail
ReplyDeleteLooks like the package is the gift, great job, love it.Gloria
ReplyDeleteMel, this bag is to die for!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing and the snowflake flowers. You are soooo
creative. I wish I could take lessons from you. Thanks for inspiring me, you do such amazing
work!
Hugs,
Maryellen aka( Mel)
w_webber@yahoo.com
This is beautiful. The stitching and the little button feet. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteLisa A.
This is beautiful! How perfect for a wedding!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI'm blown away again! Your work is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous bag! The embossing is stunning!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeletei have been following you for a long time and only hope i can do things half as good as you
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bog, I just love it too when you can buy them pre cut.
ReplyDeleteToo Pretty. My favorite white on white!!! WOW, This is so amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh... This is the most exquisite paper project I have seen yet! Your embossing, and stitching are hands down... magnificent!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...
Mel -- honestly--- I can't afford to visit your blog because I stay sooo long! I don't think I've ever spent longer disecting a project. It is beautiful --- you are a real artiste:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful....love your embossing and stitching. :)
ReplyDeleteWowser Mel! This is drop dead gorgeous! Love that embossing...very, very classy!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I'm inspired by the time, detail, and obvious love you put into each of your creations. I always know I'm going to get a dose of texture from your blog and I'm always looking forward to that.
ReplyDeleteWow Mel what an amazing package!!! The details are out of this world! So excited to be on PGP DT with you! I've always adored your creations at CBC!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Amber
WOW Mel!! This is absolutely breathtaking!! I love the embossing and all the little accents. Great work!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Amy ♥
The Tuck & Close Bag you created is just gorgeous. I love all the details you added and the buttons add so much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag..love ALL the details...the button stacks at the bottom are so clever, too!
ReplyDeleteYour work just amazes me that is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTFS.
Wow I love all the detail :)
ReplyDeleteVery cool !!
I love the stitching you added and the button feet are perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour box is simply stunning. Incredibly beautiful just to look at. I am interested to know how long it took from start to finish.
ReplyDeleteYou did some hard work on this and it is just STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteThis bag is absolutely beautiful! All the embossing and stitching and die-cuts make this bag a gift in and of itself.
ReplyDeleteSo beateous...as always!
ReplyDeleteThe package is so elegant and gorgeous! Love all the fine details that you got to concentrate on....LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteWow-what a beautiful box!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! love the embossing :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful box! Really like snowflakes as flowers, and all the stitching you created!
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