Friday, July 27, 2012

Waltzingmouse & Pouch Mart Blog Waltz


Hello there!

Today I am excited to be participating in a special blog waltz. Several of the Waltzingmouse Stamps Design Team members are using Waltzingmouse stamps to embellish bags from Pouch Mart - a web store that sells all shapes, colors and sizes of bags. The folks over at Pouch Mart generously sent us some bags to work with and they are also offering a $25 Pouch Mart gift certificate for one lucky commenter. See all the prize details at the bottom of my post.

I have two projects to share with you today. The first is using the Eco-Friendly Mini Tote Bag. These are great, light weight bags - they are the same material as many of the reusable shopping bags available now in most grocery stores.


I started by die cutting a mask from cardstock using a Labels 18 die. Then I stamped the harlequin pattern from Heirloom Patterns in black ink over the mask. Before removing it, I used a marker to trace around the opening to give some definition to the shape. I added a rolled paper rose and a little tag to the edge of the label.


I tucked a little candle inside my bag, embellished with a band stamped with the harlequin pattern and wrapped in tissue stamped with one of the floral images from French Country.

My second project was made using a Natural Burlap Bag. I love how this turned out - it is my favorite.


I created a label for the front of the bag using the My Island set. I pierced a row of holes up either side and used some linen twine to stitch it to the bag front. Isn't it fun?


I filled the burlap bag with a cello bag full of dried tropical fruit. Bill loves this stuff.  I think this would be a super fun little party favor or gift for someone.  

So that is what I have to share today! Below is a list of the other WMS designers participating. Be sure to leave a comment at each blog - one lucky commenter will win a $25.00 gift certificate to Pouch Mart and another lucky commenter will win a Waltzingmouse Stamp set! You have until Sunday July 29th 11:59 pm EST to leave your comments! Winners will be announced on Julia's blog on Monday July 30th.

Here are the links!


Be sure to stop by the Pouch Mart store and browse their amazing selection of packaging, too!

Have a great day!

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Recipe
Feel Better Soon Bag
STAMPS: Afternoon Tea Sentiments, French Country, Heirloom Patterns, Very Vintage Labels No. 18 - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Real Red, Kiwi Kiss - Stampin' Up!; Vintage Cream - Papertrey Ink
INK: Real Red - Stampin' Up!; Onyx Black Versafine - Tsukineko; Vintage Photo Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
OTHER: Ivory Eco-Friendly Mini Tote Bag - Pouch Mart; Labels 18, Bitty Blossoms - Spellbinders Paper Arts; Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon - Papertrey Ink


You Bring Me Sunshine Bag
STAMPS: My Island - Waltzingmouse Stamps
CARDSTOCK: Fine Linen - Papertrey Ink
PATTERNED PAPER: PB&J - Basic Grey
INK: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso - Stampin' Up!; Vintage Photo Distress Ink - Ranger Industries
OTHER: Natural Burlap Bag - Pouch Mart; Linen Twine - Stampin' Up!

50 comments:

  1. Brilliant projects, I love the burlap bag, it works so well with that image!

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  2. Love your creations and in paticular the little bag with the rose such a lovely way to give a gift to someone special.

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  3. Great idea to have the tropical fruits in the burlap bag! Special with the palm trees on top!

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  4. Two wonderful projects, thanks for sharing

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  5. Two fab treat bags, I love the harlequin stamped little shopper, and the burlap bag paired with the palm tree stamp is a match made in heaven!

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  6. Two wonderful projects Anya! I love the harlequin stamping on the gift bag and candle wrapper - and the red flower adds a great burst of color! And how creative to sew the panel to the burlap bag - the summer beach stampings are perfect with the course weave of these fun bags!

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  7. Love the bags and the harlequin stamp! Would like to try this myself.

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  8. What fun projects, and thanks for the chance to win. My favorite is that burlap bag. I just love what you have done with My Island.

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  9. Ohhhh pretty, Anya! The black and white harlequin project is tres chic! That flower really adds to the elegance. And oh how I love the burlap bag! The colors remind me of vintage beach prints and I love the coordinating stitching, so awesome!

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  10. I am loving the little fabric bags. Gift bags are such an easy way to wrap a present but sometimes it would be nice to have something other than paper.
    And your creations... adding some simple elements truly made these otherwise unnoticeable bags into something really special. Great job!
    Thank you for sharing!

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  11. Both projects are wonderful but, I adore the burlap bag....so perfect with the My Island set!!

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  12. These are wonderful! I especially love how the stamping looks on that first bag!

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  13. Stunning, just stunning!! lovely details, like the stamped tissue paper and the tip about outlining that cut out shape, terrific way to get more from your stamps!!! superb, and I love the colours you chose for the palms...so soothing....gorgeous!!!

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  14. Fantastic job with these two projects. Super duper creativity! Love the combination of the burlap with the tropical images and the candle/gift bag is such a fun combo. Love them! Happy weekend.

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  15. what sweet bags! Love that you can stamp on them!

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  16. Fun hop idea and I'm looking forward to the inspiration. I don't usually make packaging but am finding the samples motivating.

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  17. What great projects! I love both of those bags and how you jazzed them up.

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  18. Love both of your projects Anya!! Love what you did with the Mini Tote Bag - they are so sweet! and that Tropical project just look yummy!!

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  19. what cute little gift bags. i love the stitching on the edge of the burlap one. what a great little gift bag and candle matching set.

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  20. so creative, especially like the second bag!

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  21. Anya, Both bags are so clever. Love the label mask on the first - and drooling over the summery burlap bag - looks like you stamped on leather! Great texture and the palm trees are perfect! Gorgeous mini beach bag filled with the perfect healthy snack - and made with lots of LOVE!

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  22. What a wonderful group of projects, they would make the most fabulous little gifts.

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  23. Now how creative is that...love what you did.

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  24. What fabulous projects Anya. Of course, I expected nothing less. :) Love how you created the framed harlequin image with the sweet little tag and decorated candle!! And your burlap bag is just super charming with the natural colors and sweet little stitches! Your bags enhance the little gifts tucked inside beautifully!!

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  25. Great bags...esp. the burlap. Great job!

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  26. Anya both of these are fabulous!!
    You know I love that harlequin pattern...
    it ranks among my top 5 background stamps...
    and that's only because stamps are kind'a like kids...
    you just can't pick a favorite! :)
    But I am so in love with that burlap bag...
    YAY!!
    I've tried sewing them...
    we won't discuss how that turned out...
    but now knowing I can BUY them...
    I love it!! :)

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  27. Love the way Both your bags are decorated! I especially love that burlap bag and the fun way you decorated it! Perfect gift ideas :)

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  28. What cute little bags - and such a great way to dress up a gift! I can think of loads of uses for them.

    Lynn Wild

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  29. Your bags are so cute Anya! I especially love the burlap bag...love the combination of burlap, the titching and the My Island image.

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  30. Beautiful gift bags Anya! Sure would make someone feel better right away! Love the beach themed bag too! How fun!

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  31. Love the harlequin pattern on the mini tote and that sweet little tag! And the burlap one is fabulous with the palm tree tag and stitching. Both will make awesome gift bags!

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  32. Both fabulous bags! Love that you stamped right on the first one - cool!

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  33. You are a crafty genius. These are fabulous!

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  34. Such cute bags! I love the masking on the first one.

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  35. Ooooo, I love the bags! What a great idea this hop is! I love multiple uses for my stamps!

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  36. What cute little bags love the way you have decorated them and the fun little goodies to put inside.
    Hugs Rizwana.

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  37. I really like the palm tree one. Cute idea and a great bag!

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  38. Anya, love what you came up with. Both bags are perfect! Love how you were able to stamp on the bag.

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  39. I love both bags, but I especially love your burlap and Hawaiian bag. I love the layering and stitching: so perfect!!

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  40. Oh wow Anya!! I love the harlequin pattern on the first gorgeous bag with the matching candle! The burlap and palm trees couldn't be more perfectly matched!! Love it all x x

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  41. Anya, these bags are so cute! I love how the mini shopping bag was stampable and burlap is eternally timeless, ins't it! Burlap and straw hats never go out of fashion. LOL I just love the mini shopping bag, it's a bag that people would just keep regifting.

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  42. Oh, I want that burlap bag for my cruise next year!! What great ideas.

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  43. I love that you've made everything co-ordinate so nicely

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  44. Great projects! I love the harlequin design and that burlap bag is adorable!
    DeniseB

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  45. I love how you dressed up your tissue with stamping. How clever!

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  46. I really happy to see your creation as I now searching wedding bag idea.
    I think, both bags look so awesome. One look so elegant and another one for beach wedding. I absolutely love the beach idea as my MIL near beach.

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