Thursday, December 3, 2015

Merry Christmas - Craft-Dee BowZ Blog Hop

Welcome to the December Craft-Dee BowZ Blog Hop

If you have arrived here from Tracey's blog then you are in the right spot.  If  you would like to be eligible for a 25" reel of ribbon you must stop at each of the design team members blogs and leave a comment. Below is a list of the designers in our blog hop. Just visit each of them and leave a comment and make sure to leave a comment on the Craft-Dee BowZ blog also to put yourself in the running for the ribbon prize.

Gail
Tracey
Barbara, (You are here)


 I know the designers have presented incredible and oh so creative projects. I am the last designer on the DT rotation for the blog hop so let me share my project with you. I decided to make a card and a decorated gift bag, both of which are coordinated. 


First - my card.


Close-up of bow on card



Next - My Bag Topper

For the bag topper, I started with a bag topper shape (scalloped oval) and I added a beautiful teal colored silk flower and a floral pick in the same teal color. And of course since this is to adorn a gift bag, a bow was added to add to the festive look.



 Here is my gift bag adorned with the bag topper

Close-up of the bow on the bag topper



I made my card panel and the bag topper base using watercolor paper that has Color Burst applied to add the awesome colors. Here is a peek at the piece that I have left over. This will give you an idea of what I used for the card and bag topper base.



I love the colors that the Color Burst gave me in the watercolor paper. I also used a fern stencil to get that green leafy image.

All of my bows were made using the Craft-Dee BowZ tool. This tool is the easiest to use tool for all your bow making needs. 






SUPPLIES USED ON MY PROJECT
Stamps:  My Sentiments Exactly - Merriest Christmas - Y495
Paper/Card Stock
: Watercolor Paper, Purple CS, Dk Blue CS, Teal CS, White CS, Turquoise CS
Ink:Memento - Grape Jelly
Dies/Punches Used:Dies: Accucut - Bag Topper, Spellbinders - Oval ; Martha Stewart - Leaves and Branch punch
Accessories
Ribbon, Color Burst, Floral Pick, Silk Flower, Craft-Dee BowZ  tool, sticky backed ribbon (white swirly border), White and Purple sheer ribbons

I am entering my projects in the following challenges:

  • Artistic Inspirations - Anything Goes with Twist of Christmas
  • Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes
  • Craft Your Passion - Always Anything Goes
  • The Crazy Challenge - Everything Goes
  • Where the HeART is - Anything Goes/Winter Blues
  • A Snowflakes Promise #11 - Anything Goes with a Winter or Christmas Theme 
  • Digi Choosday Challenge - #48 - Traditional Christmas
  • Inky Chicks  #60 - Merry Christmas 
  • Lemon Shortbread  Always Anything Goes 
  • Papertake Weekly Anything Goes
  • Sweet Stamps  December -Anything Goes (Card) / Anything But A Card - Gift Bag
  • Through The Craft Room Door  - Always Anything Goes
  • Crafty Gals Corner -  #48 Anything Goes
  • Creative Moments -  #81 Always Anything Goes 
  • Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes Christmas
  • Inspiration Destination - #62 Always Anything Goes 
  • Whimsy Inspiration  #88 Anything Goes - Holiday
  • Crafting By Designs -   December Anything Goes

  • Thanks for stopping by, and leave comments to put you in the running for the ribbon real. 



    22 comments:

    Donna Maligno said...

    Two totally stunning projects. Love the color combo and those beautiful BowZ. Your bag topper is a keeper for sure! Love the topper colors.

    Vicki said...

    Love this color combo, Barbara! The water color background is beautiful!

    Judy V said...

    Pretty card and gift bag! Love the colors used! thanks for joining us at Crafty Gals Corner!

    Nikki said...

    Love that bag you've made its so pretty looking. Your card is so perfectly matched up to your bag what a great present they will be
    Hugs Nikki

    Tinka's paper wonderlland said...

    Great bag and paper bag, I love how you make a toper and not the holl bag, that is great idea and will try some day!!
    Thanks for the inspiration ;)
    ♥Hugs Valentina♥

    Shona Erlenborn said...

    Such vibrant colors in the background, beautifully paired with the embellishments and ribbons. Of course, your bows are incredible! A wonderful gift set, Barb.

    CraftyPaws said...

    Beautiful projects and I love the two colors in the bows. Super special! TFS Hugs, Kristina

    Dee Earnshaw said...

    WOW, these too projects are gorgeous - the colors you chose are perfect for Christmas gift giving and so inspirational:)

    SewPaperPaint said...

    Beautiful creations, every one!

    Gail said...

    I adore the colors of your card and bag. OMGosh the purple and blues together are just gorgeous! The rich colors are perfect for the holiday season! Hugs, Gail

    Chris said...

    Fabulous creations! Stunning colour combo and wonderful design. Thanks for joining us at Creative Moments.
    Chris
    x

    Verna Angerhofer said...

    Gorgeous projects with even more gorgeous colors. And, love the poinsettias and bows you used on them.

    KT Fit Kitty said...

    Wow! Look at those gorgeous bows! I see I am under-utilizing my Craft-dee BowZ tool! I need to learn to make these!

    Anonymous said...

    Fabulous, love the colour combo. Thanks for joining us at Digi Choosday challenge - Traditional Xmas.
    Gail Digi Choosday Challenge DT
    http://digichoosday.blogspot.co.uk

    Patricia Alvarez said...

    Great projects. I love the colors. Thank you for joining us at Inspiration Destination, good luck!!! Patricia DT.

    Lillian A said...

    Striking color combo and fantastic bows!

    Unknown said...

    Beautiful projects, thank you for doing us at WTHI, Claire xXx

    Lynda said...

    Stunning work!! I love the bright vibrant colours! Thankyou for joining us over at Digi Choosday for our Traditional Christmas challenge. Hope to see you again next week! and dont forget to pick up your Choosday discount code! Lynda DT x

    Karen C said...

    very pretty! So glad you came Through ‘The Craft Room Door’ to play! Can't wait to see more of your talent! Just as an FYI – the TTCRD magazine is out! Make sure you check it out!!
    Hugs,
    Karen C

    Moni said...

    Beautiful makes, love the colours. Thank you for joining us at Digi Choosday Challenges. Monica.-dt

    Audrey Ernst (hippieaud) said...

    Totally gorgeous Barbara! Your bows are amazing and this color combo is probably my very favorite! Thanks so much for playing at Digi Choosday Traditional Christmas challenge this time. Hugs:) Audrey DT

    Natalie said...

    beautiful projects!
    wish you a wonderful christmas time!
    Thanks for playing along in the Artistic Inspirations Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Natalie
    INKognito