Sunday 25 October 2015

Gift Bag, Poppies, Female

I finally had a reason to get out and 'play' with one of my new toys recently.  I say 'play'...  but really it was all done in the name of research...  really it was!
After all, if I didn't get out my new We R Memory Keepers 'Gift Bag Punch Board' and trial out how it works, what would happen when I needed to use it in a hurry?  One giant sized mess most likely!!!

So...  Now that I've got my justification over and done with let me tell you why I chose to use the punchboard for this...





Well...  actually there are two reasons.  The first is I'm not a huge fan of black and white cards.  End of.  But I wanted to join in with the latest Memory Box challenge.
The second reason is I have a tab at the top of my blog for 'bags and boxes'...  but it's got nothing in it so far!  
So what better than to solve two problems with one solution?


Die used...
Memory Box 'Prim Poppy'

Stencil used...
Memory box 'Rings and Puddles'

Ink used...   
Brilliance 'Starlight Black'



I've used a black card with a soft sheen to it for the poppies, glued them on to a piece of acetate and then doubled up on some of the flower heads at a slight angle to soften the overall look.
(The added bonus is that the 'cut out' for the aperture window is perfect for a name tag.   Just fold in half, hole punch top corner and attach to bag.  Easy :) 
   



...  Speaking of added bonuses... 

Style notwithstanding, this colour scheme can work with more than just black and white if you cut a piece of coloured card stock to size and slot it in at the front of the acetate 'window' before putting your gift in the bag.  (It would be very easy to add a touch of glue to keep the panel in place if you needed to).  
Of course, you could just use white if all you want to do is block the gift in the bag from view.  
Just putting some other ideas 'out there' for you :)

As my acetate and black raffia are from my snippets collection, I get to go play in the playground!
(If that makes no sense to you then I suggest you click on the link below and spend some time reading through some posts...  and through the comments sections.  They can be quite funny from time to time)!





Wishing you the very best for the week ahead...

Donna. x

38 comments:

  1. This gorgeous! I quite like black n white ;) , love how you used the cutout.....twoferone xxx

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    1. Just black and white too 'stark' for me... so I muted with the stencil and ink.
      Glad you like... and yes, a 'twoferone' as Darnell would say!!!

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  2. Well, unlike you, I'm a huge fan of monochromatic cards and bags etc, so this really works for me.

    PSSST: I see you've taken this to the Snippets Playground, hope it's got some bootleg inside for the 200th Party Celebrations . . . come see me behind the bike sheds!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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    1. As I said to LesleyG... just too stark for me. So I used a black shimmery ink that isn't so 'black' as a 'workaround' :)
      PS. Not sure who's doing the bootleg... but I've got the cake!!!

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  3. So beautiful Donna!

    Lots of love and hugs
    Maarit

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    1. Hello Maarit :)
      So glad you like it.
      I shall pop over to your blog for a proper 'hello' :)

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  4. You may not be a fan, but you do Black & White REALLY well! So glad you were able to do "research" and play along with us at Outside the Box. hugs, :)

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    1. Yes... 'Research'! Why didn't I think of that word?
      Thank you for the kind words, Penny. I'm a huge fan of your work :)

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  5. Hi Donna, Beautiful makes! one of my favourite poppy dies, love the black & white theme.
    Hugs
    Pam x

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    1. Hello Pam :)
      It's cold here today!!!
      I think I'm going to enjoy this gift bag punch board tool A LOT!!!
      Thanks for your very kind words. X

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  6. What a great project, love it! Cathy x

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  7. Wow Donna - I adore this bag and you used one of my favourite dies so beautifully too! Bootleg? Parsnip is now out on the prowl checking for any signs of illicit doings in the Playground!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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    1. Thanks, Di.
      I do like my new toy :)
      *Waves* at Parsnip in the playground. (I'm just waving... Honestly I am. What do you mean I'm signalling to somebody???)

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  8. A really beautiful black and white set. What a lovely way to use that great poppy die.Barbxx

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    1. Thank you, Barb :)
      The irony is it took me an age sorting through my dies, thinking about what would make a good tag before it finally dawned on me to use the 'cut out' from the window!!!

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    2. Isn't it funny how this sometimes happens. Thanks for popping by Donna. I just joined you too. Barbxx

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    3. Thank you, Barb :)
      Sounds like it may have happened to you at least once, maybe?
      *Waves* from the playground :)

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  9. Absolutely fabulous. It has touch of chic and also a modern twist. Stunning!

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  10. Can we spell elegant, classy, and sensational? Oh, yes, we can! Donna, I am clapping wildly for the process and the result here! I love the black/white, that you made a twofer, and that you used snippets! And I'm happy for you to have the punch board virgin voyage behind you!! Whoop! Hugs, Darnell

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    1. *Smiles*... Yes, a minimal waste twofer if ever there was one :)
      I don't know about you but I keep the smallest of snippets to hand... not just the larger pieces :)

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  11. Love how you've used the stencil on this card thank you so much for playing along with the Memory Box Challenge.

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    1. Thank you, Marnie :)
      Trying to go for something a little bit 'different'... but not too complicated. It's a gift bag, after all!
      Appreciate you taking the time to stop by :)
      Donna...

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  12. This does have a lovely, classy feel. I love the colours andyour design!

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    1. Hello Scrappymo!
      Thank you for stopping by... and for being kind enough to leave a nice comment :)
      *Waves* from the playground :)

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  13. This is so elegant and just beautiful! Love the modern look of this creation!

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    1. Thanks Olga :)
      I don't think I've settled on a craft style yet as everything I make is still an 'experiment' of some kind! Do you know what I mean?
      Hope you are doing ok :)

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  14. Really cute idea and design Donna.

    Hugs Diane

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  15. LOVE the monochromatic colour scheme Donna! Great set! Have a lovely evening! Hazel xx

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    1. Thank you, Hazel :)
      I guess I'll have to make a Christmas version next!!!

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  16. Beautiful monochromatic design Donna! The poppies in black silhouette is so striking!

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    1. Thank you, Jeanne :)
      ... Appreciate you stopping by. I know how busy you can be!!!

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    1. Hello Bonnie :)
      Glad you like the little gift bag set.
      Have a good week :)

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  18. Black and white may not be your favorite, but your finished project is gorgeous. Thank you so much for participating in our October Memory Box challenge!

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    1. Thank you, Laura :)
      Appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Most of my dies are Memory Box, followed by Poppystamps... then just a smidge of other company's.
      Have a good week :)

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