Hi there and welcome to my 2nd installment of Papertrey Ink tips and tricks. With Memorial Day upon us, July right around the corner and because I happen to love, love, love the 4th and all things Americana, today's project is all about stars and stripes Kraft and country style.
I don't think I've ever had so much fun creating a project before, so come along and I'll tell you all about it.
I used the following ingredients:
Three brown paper lunch bags, one Large Kraft Coffee bag, Papertrey Ink's Loopsy-Daisy die collection, Background Basics: Gingham, School Time, est. 1776, Friendship Jar Summer Fillers, and Fancy Flourishes stamp sets, Fancy Flourishes, Chevron Stripes Border, XL Rickrack Border, Turning a New Leaf, Notched Flowers, and Beautiful Blooms II #1 dies, Classic Kraft, Enchanted Evening, Fresh Snow, and Pure Poppy ink, Vintage Cream and Classic Kraft felt, and last but not least, Classic Kraft Bitty Dot Satin, and Rustic Jute Button Twine.
Each paper bag will provide two die-cut images because the bag is folded, so you'll only need three paper bags for this project and you'll only have to run them through your machine once to get two images. For the bow I used one paper bag with the large Loopsy-Daisy die and then stamped it with Pure Poppy ink and the Background Basics: Gingham stamps. For the smaller bow, I used a second paper bag, the smaller Loopsy-Daisy die, and stamped it with Classic Kraft ink and the mixed up alpha stamp from the School Time stamp set. I then layered the two bows together after they were curled and assembled.
Next came the fun star burst looking bow which is simply a third paper bag, the large Loopsy-Daisy die, Enchanted Evening ink, and the distressed stars from the est. 1776 set. Instead of curling the strips inward, I left them long, attached both halves together, and trimmed the edges into double ends. Then I just attached this layer to the backside of the double bow.
The center of the bow is embellished with flowers die cut from vintage cream felt and topped with an Enchanted Evening button. I then die cut two Fancy Flourishes from Kraft cardstock and stamped the coordinating image using Fresh Snow. They are just tucked in behind petals and left to stick out a bit and add another lovely layer.
I then used the Turning a New Leaf die and cream burlap and cut a few leaves to adhere behind petals as well. I love the shabby, country feel they bring in. I gathered three long strands of Rustic Jute Button Twine, tied them together in a large bow, folded the loops together and tucked the knot of the bow down behind some petals and secured it with glue. Little details that just add more character.
The bottom of the coffee bag was stamped using images from the est. 1776 stamp and Classic Kraft ink. You can leave the bag folded and apply your stamp before unfolding it and filling it with treats.
To the backside of the bow, I added die cut Vintage Cream and Classic Kraft Rickrack and Chevron Stripes Border dies, and a bit of Classic Kraft Bitty Dot Satin to create fun streamers.
Lastly, I adhered the bow to the top of the gift bag and added a hand stamped tag that was stamped in Enchanted Evening ink using the Tiny Tags die, and Friendship Jar Summer Fillers. It's attached to the top of the bag using a Tim Holtz paperclip!
That's about it and like I mentioned earlier....the best stamping time ever! Just fun and what's even more fun is using this same idea with different themes...think baby, Christmas, Valentine's, oooohhh Thanksgiving, birthday, etc.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Melis
LOVE IT! Totally amazing. Love the stamping on brown paper bags.
Posted by: June K. | May 25, 2012 at 04:23 AM
This is fabulous, Melis! I love the bow cluster. The burlap leaves and the twine are wonderful added touches.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | May 25, 2012 at 04:27 AM
This is an amazing project - I just love the colors, the paper bags, the whole thing! It's wonderful -- thank you so much for sharing the steps!!!
Posted by: Maureen Chandler | May 25, 2012 at 04:42 AM
Absolutely stunning Melissa. I love the 4th also. Just so many fun details to look at here. Hugs.
Posted by: Mish | May 25, 2012 at 05:07 AM
This is just beautiful! I can't wait to try it in different color combos. I've been wrapping birthday gifts in kraft paper that my kids have colored on...this would be a great way to REALLY dress that up!
Posted by: Martha S. | May 25, 2012 at 05:09 AM
Such a great idea! I was just thinking about a gift bag project for my sons' scout leaders and this will be perfect for summer camping, can be masculine, but still really cute! Thanks so much for the awesome project. Fun, fun. Can't wait to get crafty! =o)
Posted by: Denise E | May 25, 2012 at 05:10 AM
Melissa! This is amazing good!
Posted by: Sarita | May 25, 2012 at 05:12 AM
This is just so CUTE! Great job. Thanks.
Posted by: Beverly BL | May 25, 2012 at 05:23 AM
Absolutely *AMAZING*!! So many details. Your talent never ceases to amaze me!! Thanks so much for sharing how you put the project together.
Posted by: Marci | May 25, 2012 at 05:29 AM
Wow, what an amazing looking gift bag!! Love it!
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 25, 2012 at 05:34 AM
Loved what you did with the Loopsy - Daisy Die - cutting it from a bag and stamping it : ) Fun project!!
Posted by: Marlene (cards4u) | May 25, 2012 at 05:39 AM
Another one for the paper museum! Pure Americana. Gorgeous.
Posted by: Diana K | May 25, 2012 at 05:44 AM
Love it!!
Posted by: Linda | May 25, 2012 at 05:55 AM
So cool! Love this :-)
Posted by: Luanne | May 25, 2012 at 05:59 AM
WOW - this is beautiful, Melissa! Love it :)
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | May 25, 2012 at 06:07 AM
FANTASTIC project! Love the mix and the look of fireworks!
Posted by: Rebecca Deeprose | May 25, 2012 at 06:15 AM
Love the vintage patriotic feel. What a fun project!
Posted by: Deb | May 25, 2012 at 06:18 AM
NOW this is something to wake up to!! Not even 6:30am and I already am ready to CREATE (and ignore all other things on my list!!) This is just FABULOUS Melissa!!! Thank You for the GREAT idea!!! Hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!! (I am off to shop at PTI.. and HOPE that die is in stock! ;) )
Posted by: Beth | May 25, 2012 at 06:25 AM
Americana what could be better. Wonderful inspiration.
Posted by: Katherine | May 25, 2012 at 07:03 AM
This is amazing Melissa!! I love seeing your creations!!!
Posted by: Nancy Guse | May 25, 2012 at 07:11 AM
fabulous,couldn't be better. love it, love it.
Posted by: Pattie Jones | May 25, 2012 at 07:35 AM
Unbelievably wonderful. I literally gasped when your blog opened up. SOOOOOOOO amazing. LOVE it!!
Posted by: Lisa M | May 25, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Another great card-you are truly an artist with the mojo!!!!Love it!
Posted by: Patricia League | May 25, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Melissa...this is absolutely amazing!! You made me want to make this..and I'm Canadian!! Haha..stunning, just stunning
Posted by: Dawn Cosgrove | May 25, 2012 at 08:02 AM
Wow Melissa, I just wanted to say that I think your bow is a work of art... gorgeous! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.
Posted by: Debbie S | May 25, 2012 at 08:07 AM