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August Papertrey Bloghop

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Isn't this a lovely photo Nichole has offered for this month's bloghop?...

I loved it when I saw it at release time and had an idea in my head of a little treat bag to fill. Melissa Phillips has made these out of the pretty glassine bags, and depending on how fussy you want to be they can be a pretty quick little project... You just fold up the bottom portion to form a little pocket and add some pretty paper and trims...




Stitching makes it secure and that much sweeter! I used the Larger Than Life stamps and dies for my little bouquet of flowers poking out of the pocket and a Tiny Tag peeking out from my bow...





It could be packed up with all kinds of slender little treats...and a matching card in the back slot is always nice. I wanted an all-over pattern showing through, like the one in the pretty lining of the little case in the photo, so I stamped a background pattern using Boxes Bags and Tags and Mehndi Medallion. I thought this subtle pattern would look pretty even when the treats were packed in...




I love the new Think Big Favorites sentiments and added one to the bottom. Some little pearls in the centers of the medallions and flowers would have been sweet but, sadly, I am out. I didn't have my treats to pretty up and pack in on hand--really didn't think I would even get to participate today, so I wasn't quite prepared. But you can use your imagination on what would be nice to tuck in. Hope you've enjoyed your visit today!


Enjoy the rest of the hop! I have only glanced at the entries so far but saw some awfully pretty ones and can't wait to do some visiting!


Geri


14 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous! I love the idea of the pocket and must remember this for another time.

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  2. Love this so much Geri! Very creative...so glad you had a chance to participate! I CAN imagine all kinds of wonderful things to tuck inside this sweet little packet!

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  3. So glad you to a chance to join in. Love the pocket and the background you created on the card too!

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  4. Oh gosh I am soo glad you had time to participate! This is just gorgeous and I love the pocket idea. Can I just say that background you stamped is genius? really. :)

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  5. I totally pinned this! Not sure what I like better the pocket or the background, it is all awesome!

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  6. So beautiful! I love... well everything, but the Life Die cuts with pearl accents are divine. The lace trim and ....darn it everything just works wonderfully. So inspirational.

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  7. So pretty! I actually looked at a combination of Mehndi and grid paper and couldn't put it together but you sure did-beautifully. Terrific job. I will definitely give this project a try!

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  8. Hi Geri! I finally made it over to catch up! As usual your posts are just plain YUMMY...even without the added treats! It's beautiful!...Nancy :o)

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  10. Sorry about that...first post was for the winning challenge. This is so sweet and what a clever combo...thank you for sharing your beautiful work!

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  11. I don't know how I missed this on the blog hop! This is beautiful - your card is gorgeous, and I LOVE the glassine sack you created to go with it!

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  12. YOU have an amazing memory!! Yes, I was on Mona's design team at the start - it didn't work out to be the right fit, unfortunately! I definitely would have loved to stay on! When I was thumbing through your site I realized I must have been here before through that - you won top three one week, I think I saw?? Thank you so much for coming to visit and following me, that's awesome! I am so glad you liked what you saw... :)

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  13. I just poked around a bit - I totally remember your entries when I was on the DT... I even remember voting for you many times to win! I remember your pin cushion from one of the first ones, and I remember the grey and aqua challenge where you made 2 and ended up being top 3 for the one you didn't like! How's that for memory... not bad myself! hahaha...

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  14. Hi there! Wanted to let you know that I went and watched your video...and loved it! I than went to work and made several rolled roses..tried ribbon, tea stained linen , and a vintage hankie..can u tell I am addicted? thanks so much Geri! cherry

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