Sunday 25 September 2011

Just for Fun

Well this is rare.  I've got something to share that is not a DT project !!!   It has taken flippin' ages, but I've really loved it, and am really pleased with the result.

It all started when the lovely Sandy at Hugs & Holidays asked me if I would like to decorate some of her fabulous bags.  Well, when she sent them to me, I could not believe how beautifully made they are. They are all lined, beautifully stitched and her attention to detail is stunning.  She makes them in some lovely fabrics, but the ones she sent to me were plain white and cream, ready for some serious decorating!!

Around the same time as my lovely package arrived from Sandy,  the talented designer Krista Smith (Saturated Canary) opened her Etsy shop again with some stunning digis, and of course I could not resist.

I've made a really simple card, and decorated the bag using a matching image and some t-shirt transfer paper from my local craft shop.

I'm so pleased with the result and it makes a great gift set, but let me know what you think.

Here's the card, really clean and simple, but the image is very detailed so I think it would have been too much with a lot of embellies.
Here's the baggie, decorated with ribbon, lace, liquid pearls and, of course, glitter :
Here's a close up of the baggie, where you can see the image and all the embellies more clearly :


And the back of the bag, with some crocheted flowers, pearl buttons and lace :

I'd love to know what you think, so please leave a comment.

Card Recipe:
Please pop on over to the One Stop Craft Challenge to see the other creations by the talented design team, and to enter our challenge.  I look forward to seeing your creations this week.

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Happy crafting.

20 comments:

Chrissy said...

I think you are very talented, and the card and bag are just gorgeous. Such a pretty image and your colouring is beautiful.
Love the crocheted flowers on the back of the back and the lace trim...very pretty.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Doreen said...

Well I agree with Chrissy you are very talented,such beautiful work.xxx

Nikki said...

Netty Those are wonderful love how you've put it on the bag and those pretty crocheted flowers on the back are sweet :)
hugs Nikki

Nikbee said...

These are fantastic. I love the sky on the card and the decorated bag is fab.
Nikki x

Christine L said...

Love that image Annette, and you've made a superb job of both the card and the bag! Well done - you've every right to be pleased!
Hugs
Christine x

xxxtglxxx said...

Hi Netty :)

Wow, this is just gorgeous hun :)

Stunning card, and the bag is just divine. I hope you dont have to give it back now you have decorated it lol! - it looks amazing :)

Thanks so much for playing at Charisma Cardz this week,

hugs

xxalisonxx

Jill said...

Just love your project Netty, it's absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Ellephantastic this month. Jill

June Nelson said...

Wow your bag is amazing love it xxxxxx

Vee said...

Wow! this is an adorable set, I love the little bag so sweet. Gorgeous image and lovely crochet flowers too. Thanks for joining our challenge this week at Charisma

NGCARDS said...

This is fantastic! Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz! xxx

Fleur said...

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
Hugz Fleur xXx

Marlies said...

A gorgeous set, Lovely image and great colouring. I love the crochet flowers on the bag!! Thanks for joining us at Truly Scrumptious,
hugs, Marlies

Bubbles said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Your painting on the card is just wonderful and your bags are fabulous! Thanks for joining us at ~Charisma Cardz.
Joanne x

Jenny said...

Such a sweet card and that bag is fabulous. Thanks so much for joining us at Paper Sundaes this week.

Sazzle said...

It's always great to try out a new technique but always surprising how long they take isn't it?

Thanks for joining us over at Fussy and Fancy for our "try a new tchnique" challenge this fortnight and good luck :-)

xx Happy crafting & glittery hugs xx

Sazzle

http://sazzlecraft.blogspot.com/

scotspanda said...

WOW stunning! the card is gorgeous and the bag is just amazing!

thanks for joining in with my "Keep it Simple" theme this week at Allsorts

hugs

Amanda xx

Christel said...

Beautiful! Your bag is absolutly fantastic! Thanks for joining charisma cardz this week!
Christel

Helen Laurence said...

Lovely & girly. Perfect for our challenge. Thank you for playing with Ellephantastic.
Hugs x

Mandy said...

Beautiful card,lovely colours and the background and image are gorgeous,the bag is stunning,love it....thanks for sharing with us at Truly Scrumptious,hope to see you next time...
Mandy x

Crystal said...

Wow, these bags are gorgeous & that image is adorable! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Paper Sundaes :)