These recycled bags were obviously the ones that the Ghiradelli chocolates came packaged in. Did you know that you can't recycle that lovely foil bag? Do your part in reducing your waste and make something useful with those bags like I did here. Just trim the top to desired size, fold down the edges and tape it down with strong double sided tape (I used Scor-Tape), punch holes to attach a couple of ribbon purse handles and decorate as desired. Heart ribbons were purchased at Michael's (for 50% off!!); brads used are Basic Grey; decorative edge punches are Martha Stewart (lace punch and heart lace punch).
The scallop hearts on the purse/bag and on the cut-out and tag on the sourcream container were cut using the Heart Nestabilities (I purchased mine here). Papers used for the sourcream container came from a pack of K&C Valentine paper pack. Ghiradelli square boxes hold 3 chocolates. Instructions to make those and the sourcream containers can be found at SplitCoasters.
This last beauty is a box pattern I purchased from InkingIdaho. Becky is the very talented lady over there who has taken lots of time to put together detailed instructions with beautiful photos to give you a step-by-step guide in making this type of box. And for just $3.95, it's a great bargain for this pdf template! Cardstock used is SU's real red; patterned papers are from K&C Valentine paper pack; pink ribbon is PaperTrey's new Raspberry Fizz; felt layered flowers on ribbon are die cut using Cuddlebug dies (forgot what it's called but it comes with 4 different sizes in one pack); felt hearts on the post-it pad also cut from felt - those are the same Nestabilities dies used above. Other ribbons you see were from Michael's. Shhh! This will be going to my son's teacher!
On another note, thanks to all who helped us pray for my Dad last week. He did end up in the hospital but he is home now. He got a new and better cardiologist and the other scary medical emergency he got responded well to medication. It's tough being so far away from them and for being the only child left to work through the emotions. However, we are surrounded by many loving aunts and uncles who all helped support and pray for my Dad, even though it was all done via the internet.
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2 comments:
Holy Cow! This is do darling! You did a fantastic job! I love it!
Becky
What wonderful ideas for Valentine treats! I love the windows in the sour cream packages - very fun crafts! Glad to hear that your dad is doing better!
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