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Thursday, 17 February 2011

Forever Friends Envelope Bag


I made this gift bag to contain the tin I made Paul for Valentine's Day as well as some Face Masks for men so I can pamper him when we go away for a hotel break soon. It is made from a large envelope which has been re-folded to give it a base like a shop bought gift bag.

I have decorated it using a Forever Friends clear sticker on some Nestabilities mats. The papers are from the Love Letters pad from Trimcraft. I have added some faux stitching around the edges with some little kisses - you've got to have kisses for Valentines day :)

The little puffy hearts are from Paperchase and the punched border and hearts are courtesy of Martha Stewart. The sentiment is digi from Doodle Pantry and I tied the bag with an organza ribbon which has been threaded through punched holes courtesy of my Cropadile.

Paul is a keen amateur photographer and has just been invited to take part in a photo shoot with a real life model and everything. There is only a small number of people invited so it is a real achievement for him. I am so very proud of him as when he takes up a hobby he spends a lot of time learning and researching and he has taken some lovely photos. He has a very good eye for depth of field and has taken some amazing portraits. Only trouble is the shoot is on his Mom's birthday and he's yet to break the news to her........

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:-
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54 comments:

  1. paulssandy17 February 2011 at 14:13

    How cute is this! And it matches all those challenges, wow. I will have to check some of them out (wink) Thanks for the list. and thank you for joining us this week at Digital Tuesday Challenge.

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  2. Anne Temple17 February 2011 at 14:57

    What a cute idea and a great Valentine's present for your hubby. Thanks for joining us at Stamping with the Dragon.

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  3. Unknown17 February 2011 at 15:02

    Great idea thanks for joining in at CRAFT Challenge this week.

    Kerry x

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  4. Delphine17 February 2011 at 15:28

    This is so cute, Mandy! Lovely image and wonderful choice of colours! Thanks for joining us again at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx

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  5. Mandy17 February 2011 at 15:34

    Hi Mandy,

    Love your packaging idea with the envelope, very cute indeed!

    Hope all goes well with hubby's photo shoot, I bet he is thrilled about it. I am sure his mum will understand what a great opportunity this is for him.

    Thank you for joining us at Let's Craft and Create for our latest challenge.

    take care,
    Mandy (who is also married to a Paul!!)

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  6. Barb Craft17 February 2011 at 15:44

    This is darling! The image is sweet and I like the way you stitched around it! Congrats you your husband on his achievement! Thanks for taking on our Love challenge at Frosted Designs!
    Barb :)

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  7. Good Kardma by Jules17 February 2011 at 15:58

    What a cute bag! Creative idea and I like all the hearts. Thanks for joining us at Digi's With Attitude!

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  8. Wendi17 February 2011 at 16:11

    Very creative love that heart border and the faux stitches finish it off nicely
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
    Wendi

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  9. Lou Mac17 February 2011 at 16:39

    What a gorgeous creation - genius. And super cute - who doesn't love Forever Friends!!

    Thanks for joining us over at Lexi's Creations this fortnight in our 'Bears' challenge - good luck.

    Lou Mac. xo

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  10. stampingmarianne17 February 2011 at 16:48

    Such a handy envelope bag!
    Great idea! Love the hearts, the border and the sweet forever friends image!
    Thanks for playing along at creative cowgirl challenge!
    Marianne

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  11. Regan17 February 2011 at 17:14

    What a darling gift bag! I'm sure you husband loved it! Fabulous choice of punches! Thanks for playing along @ SSD! :)

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  12. Cassie17 February 2011 at 17:15

    So cute. I really like the colors you used. Thanks for playing along with us this week at Frosted Designs.

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  13. Ann Whitfield17 February 2011 at 18:21

    This is really lovely Mandy, thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

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  14. Claudia´s kleine Bastelwelt17 February 2011 at 19:28

    Wow, a wonderful bag, great colors and nice image.

    Thanks for joining us at Creative Stamp Friends.
    Nice greetings Claudia

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  15. Julie17 February 2011 at 20:23

    So cute and a perfect Valentines bag. Thanks for joining us at SSD
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  16. Rosalien Zwackhalen17 February 2011 at 20:56

    Super, this image is so cute. Love the Valentine bag. Thanks for joining Creative Cowgirls.

    Hugs, Rosalien

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  17. ruth17 February 2011 at 21:09

    What a cute bag! I love all the heart detail...especially the border at the bottom.

    Thanks for taking the challenge this week at Frosted Designs!

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  18. Donna Mosley17 February 2011 at 21:44

    Hi Mandy, this is so cute and love the punched details.

    Donna x

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  19. Dawn17 February 2011 at 22:50

    Love your project! Thanks for sharing it with us at Digi's with Attitude! Good luck
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  20. Sara18 February 2011 at 01:48

    Awww, this is absolutley adorable! Thanks for playing along with SSD and DDSB!

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  21. LeslieRahye18 February 2011 at 03:21

    Congrats to Paul! The "bag" is adorable! Great job!
    Thank you for sharing!!!

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  22. Barbara18 February 2011 at 05:32

    What an original and adorable Valentine project. Thanks for joining us for our "HEARTS" challenge at the Creative Cowgirls. We hope you will return in two weeks for our next challenge. XX

    Congrats to Paul!

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  23. Ren-Yi18 February 2011 at 06:05

    What a cute bag for the hubster! Love your little puffy & shiny hearts. Thanks for playing with us at the Paper Play Challenge!

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  24. Anonymous18 February 2011 at 09:20

    Such a clever and cute project! Thanks so much for playing along with Paperplay this week!

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  25. ~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~18 February 2011 at 09:28

    This is such a cute bag! I love your image and I love that heart punch you have used! The little red ribbon box at the top of the bag really makes the piece as well. Thanks for playing along with us at The Crafty Pad ‘Hearts’ challenge this week. Hope to see you again on Sunday for a new challenge, & wishing you good luck in the random draw for the Creative Craft World goodies up for grabs :) The Navy Wife

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  26. Vicky18 February 2011 at 09:28

    Cute bag! :)x

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  27. KarenB18 February 2011 at 11:15

    So cute, and such a great idea :)

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  28. Agnieszka M18 February 2011 at 15:32

    wow, your bag is adorable!
    Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts this week and good luck!

    Hugs
    Agnieszka

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  29. Jolara18 February 2011 at 16:05

    Beautifull ! Thanks for joining the pixies this week ! Joyce xo

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  30. aqualeiga18 February 2011 at 18:53

    A sweet little bag for some goodies.....do hope your OH was pleased with it!

    Ali x

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  31. Paddington fan18 February 2011 at 20:04

    Aw, this is so cute - what a fab idea!!Thank you for your very kind comment on my Valentines box, in answer to your question about Mod Podge it does make it quite a bit stronger - like varnish. The other thing I like about it is that you an get glossy, matt or glittery finishes too. I only used 1 coat but it made quite a difference! Love Jacky x

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  32. Julie18 February 2011 at 21:11

    Great bag and definitely cute!! Thanks for joining us at CES challenges, Juliexx

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  33. ladyjanet_5618 February 2011 at 21:22

    I love this project it's so lovely thanks for joining in at OSCC, Janet

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  34. kaylou18 February 2011 at 22:12

    gorgeous card, thanks for joining our cute and cuddly challenge@CES.
    Hugs Kaylou xx

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  35. Anonymous19 February 2011 at 07:09

    Such a lovely project with some great details.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion and Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
    Lisa x

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  36. Nina19 February 2011 at 11:52

    Wow, a great giftbag with a wonderful motiv ♥

    Thanks for joining Creative Stamp Friends :)
    Nina.

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  37. Deirdre19 February 2011 at 12:08

    Aaaah, so sweet.

    Thank you for joining us on Paperplay this week.♥

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  38. Unknown19 February 2011 at 13:42

    What a super idea, I hope he liked it. Thanks for joining in our Someone Special challenge at Ooh La La this time. Good luck.
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  39. Audrey Ernst (hippieaud)19 February 2011 at 18:49

    This is super clever Mandy and you have done an amazing job of using all your supplies so well!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at WHOOPSI DAISY and STAMPIT CRAZY challenges. Hugs:)

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  40. iReneM20 February 2011 at 00:33

    A great gift bag, Mandy and just the job to put that lovely sweetie tin in.
    Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's

    x

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  41. Ann20 February 2011 at 14:50

    Mandy this is a delightful gift bag!! And kudos to your DH for the upcoming photoshoot!!! Thanks for playing along at the Nook this week!

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  42. Liza20 February 2011 at 16:33

    Gorgeous work, I love the design. Thanks for joining us at CCC.

    Liza x

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  43. wendipooh1320 February 2011 at 18:14

    ohhh how cute!! Adorable project. thanks soo much for playing along with the Dollies!!!!

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  44. Janet21 February 2011 at 07:55

    What a lovely gift bag. Some men do get spoilt! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Ann's.

    Janet xx

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  45. Lisa Jane22 February 2011 at 07:51

    what a brilliant idea - so cute
    Thanks for joining us at Sarah hurley this week
    Lisa ;)

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  46. WeirdCat22 February 2011 at 15:44

    That's a cute envelope, thank you for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best this week
    Ruth x

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  47. Cat22 February 2011 at 15:57

    What an adorable gift bag! How creative you are! Thanks for joining us at Pixie Dust this week!

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  48. Jen22 February 2011 at 16:05

    Lovely idea for a gift bag. Nice border too. Thank you for joining in with Crafty Ann's challenge this week.
    Jen x

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  49. Jennie -The Artistic Stamper23 February 2011 at 07:07

    Great gift bag, Thank you for joining in at The Artistic Stamper challenge :)

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  50. Unknown23 February 2011 at 18:11

    Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Sarah Hurley Challenges!

    Sarah x

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  51. Kleeblatt23 February 2011 at 19:19

    Wonderful card.
    Thanks for playing by the Creative Cowgirls.

    Hugs Monika

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  52. Vanja23 February 2011 at 22:55

    This is wonderful! The image is so cute!
    Thank you for joining us at CCT! :)
    Hugs
    Vanja

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  53. Lisa25 February 2011 at 17:43

    How cool! Lovely idea, hope he liked it. Thanks for joining us at The Stamp Man.

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  54. Scrapamum28 February 2011 at 19:09

    Such a great idea!!!
    Thanks for playing along with the Design Dollies!
    Andrea

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