Happy 4th of July Weekend! I get tomorrow (Friday) off work, so it's almost the start of a lovely Summer long weekend for me! How about you? What are your plans? I hope you have a wonderful time - whatever it is that you end up doing. I would love to barbeque and hang out and just enjoy the sunshine. We don't have any real firm plans, and I kind of like it that way. Life has been kinda hectic, so whenever I can grab some quiet time - I do!
I have a really fun project today - I made some treat bags using the amazing Sweet Treat Bag die from my friend Brenda Walton (by Sizzix)! This die has matching movers and shapers to cut out a window in the front. LOVE. I used some vintage Americana type papers and went to town! I filled them with cheery Hershey's Kisses of course!
I cut out some ovals with a punch and stamped in nice deep red for my titles... The I lightly inked the edges of the ovals with Antique Linen Distress Ink.
This totes adorbs pinwheel die is from The Cats Pajamas Rubber Stamps. It's soooo cute! I love to make little pinwheels using double sided papers. The are too fabulous. To add to the vintage vibe I used glittery brads for the centers of my pinwheels. I added a little banner made with silver glitter paper underneath the pinwheel.
I used acetate sheets to cover my windows before assembling the bags. The bags come in two pieces and they are super easy to put together. This is such a great project for any occasion. I really had fun mixing and matching patterns....
Some Announcements to share!
I am very happy to be a contributor to the super awesome CAMP SCRAP 2015 with May Flaum! Classes just started and there is so much content! Truly a great value. CLICK HERE or click on the graphic to learn more! It's card-making, mixed media and scrap-booking all in one!
Sweet and talented Jenn Shurkus has invited me to be part of her 10 year Blogiversary celebration! And you can join too! Lots of fun, and prizes. We'll all have a fun time CASE-ing our favorite Jenn project. CLICK HERE or click on the graphic to learn more.
And THIS happened!!! I was one of the winners for the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 contest for my June coffee tag! Yeah!
Wow Wanda, these treat bags are simply awesome!!!
Posted by: Celeste Goff | 07/04/2015 at 07:31 AM
Such FUN FUN FUN Bags Wanda!! =) I LOVE them!! LOVING that you are able to get some Crafty Time and that you WON!! WHOOP WHOOP!! I hope you and your Husband have an AMAZING 4th of July no matter how you decide to spend it!! HUGS!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | 07/04/2015 at 12:21 AM
Wanda, your Happy 4th of July treat bags are just darling!!! I love the dies, the papers and your amazing creative vision - your photography makes the chocolates melt in my mouth...lol Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Peg Parsons | 07/02/2015 at 07:52 PM
Way to go Wanda! Love the bags & congrats on your win & upcoming contributions! Have a blast this 4th of July weekend! :)
Posted by: Jen Naus | 07/02/2015 at 01:49 PM
Love those patterned papers. Congrats on all your announcements. It's still seriously hot up here so I'll be holing up in my craft room w/ the a/c. Send some delta breezes our way!
Posted by: Julie | 07/02/2015 at 11:00 AM
Congrats to you! And LOVE these...so fun and cool!!!
Posted by: Anita Houston | 07/02/2015 at 09:15 AM
Oh! I LOVE those treat bags!! Now, I need to make some. They are so perfect... Love, Love, Love..... Have a wonderful 4th!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 07/02/2015 at 08:38 AM
Wowie, girl! You are so amazing! I just love the treat bags. The patterns, colors and textures are just perfect. And your wonderful photography is the icing on the cake. Stunning and beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration!!! xoxoxo
Posted by: Brenda Walton | 07/02/2015 at 08:15 AM
So much awesome news, my friend! And SUCH a fabulous and fun Fourth of July project, too! Seriously adorable! LOVE your pinwheels, and the glitter banners beneath really set them off. And that paper is just amazing! This makes me SO happy! Whatever you guys end up doing, I hope you all have a wonderful long holiday weekend!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 07/02/2015 at 06:10 AM
WOW ..love the bags Wanda so cute..love it!
So happy you won with the tags..it is stunning...as I already told you..CONGRATS!!
Have a great day off and weekend my friend....
here the weather is hot..we have a heat wave!!!
imagine..here in the Netherlands!!!
We need to stay inside a bit more..it is way to hot outside ...and most people don't have an AC..we don't have one either!
Hugs Holly.
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 07/02/2015 at 03:44 AM
Love the papers you chose for this Fourth of July treat bag. Of course, after our Sizzix workshop with you and Brenda I just had to have all the dies. I know what I will be working on over the next few days. Thank you for the inspiration! Congrats on your June coffee tag. It was definitely a winner in my book. Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July, Wanda ❤️
Posted by: Veronica Fairbrother | 07/02/2015 at 02:00 AM