Our focus over the last couple of weeks at Emma's Paperie has been on Crate Paper products. I love, love, love Crate Paper anything, so it was lots of fun to come up with a little project to share using one of their collections.
I used paper strips cut from coordinating paper from the Snow Day collection and dressed up a simple Kraft coffee bag. I looped layers of these paper strips to form a big, cheery bow for the top of the package and then added in looped ribbon to make it even a bit fuller. Petaloo berries were added to create more dimension, and then a tag and fabric brad were used to finish off the package. Just by changing the colors or sentiment on the tag you could easily take this bag from a Happy Birthday package to a package for Christmas, a baby shower, wedding, etc.
The chipboard is also from the Snow Day and Restoration collections.
For a complete list of supplies, please visit the Emma's Paperie blog.
Before I go, have you heard about these cookies yet? Caramel Apple Cookies?
My little one has been sick the last couple of days, and so today we were having plenty of time snuggling on the couch and these little babies popped up on the news channel. Her eyes lit right up and now we just have to give them a try. I think they look heavenly.
The photo and recipe are from Scrambledhenfruit.
Night.
Melis
So pretty! A kraft bag has never looked so good. Love what you've made.
Posted by: rebecca deeprose | November 07, 2011 at 09:15 PM
This is such a lovely way of grift wrapping and the bright colors and patterns are perfect.
I hope Sierra is on the mend; enjoy your cookies :)
Posted by: Stella | November 07, 2011 at 10:16 PM
I don't comment often but I visit your blog as often as I can--thank you for sharing all of your beautiful creations and being so sweet!
Posted by: Sophia | November 07, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Very cute card! I hope your little one feels better soon. My little guy missed Thursday and Friday from school last week. He went back yesterday but, still has a pretty yucky nose. Cold season is upon us but, he loves staying in his jammies so there was a bright side!
Posted by: ValerieC | November 08, 2011 at 01:35 AM
Love how you dressed up the bag! I would never have guessed that most of the bow was made from strips of paper. Great idea! Hope Sierra is well soon. Those cookies are so tempting!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | November 08, 2011 at 04:16 AM
hope your bean is better soon. love the packaging. taking something simple and making it oh so spectacular. gotta try the cookies- thanks. enjoy the week.
Posted by: laura huffman | November 08, 2011 at 04:28 AM
Love your blog... I don't often comment, but I always read. Just wanted to let you know that you inspire me with your beautiful art and sweet words. Thank you! P.S. I made those cookies a couple of weeks ago, they are AMAZING! Everyone loved them! Have a wonderful day, Melissa!
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | November 08, 2011 at 05:31 AM
Oh my I love this latest creation. It is close to #1 all time fav of mine. My #1 is from last year at Christmas. Aqua red and white stripe goody bad with snow. I still have pic saved. You inspire me!!! Thank you!!!!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | November 08, 2011 at 05:41 AM
So bright, cheery and FUN! LOVE!! Get well soon, Sierra -- no fun to be sick, but 'tis the season :(
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | November 08, 2011 at 06:27 AM
Simply love all your wonderful creations. I'm sure little Sierra will be well very soon :) cheers from Singapore
Posted by: Dorine Ho | November 08, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Melissa: I just took on a new endeavor making gift enclosure cards for a small company. They don't want to use small gift enclosure cards (like the ones you would include from a florists shop). I will send you an email tomorrow with my proto-types. I need to come up with a price each. I will be making large quantities for them. Since they take SO long to make, I can't do it super cheap, yet I want to be fair. I need your input. Hope you don't mind giving me your opinion (which I value greatly). Thanks for such great inspiration.
Karen
karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | November 08, 2011 at 09:55 PM
So stunningly pretty the wrapping..and those cookies so yummy love caramel!
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Posted by: phentermine | November 09, 2011 at 03:00 AM
It all looks just super and very yummy too!
Posted by: CraftyDawn | November 09, 2011 at 06:03 AM
thank you for sharing the blog with us; your's is excellent, as well; have you heard of cake-in-a-mug....little folks love this; if you haven't feel free to email me & I'll give you the recipe.
Posted by: Susan Mac Donald | November 09, 2011 at 08:17 AM
That bow is just wonderful,,,it truly looks like ribbon,fab job. You always inspire with your delightful creations. Hope your little sweet peas feels better soon.
Posted by: Davi | November 09, 2011 at 09:28 PM
That bow is THE most stunning thing ever, and the cookies look scrumptious too. :-D
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