Saturday 16 July 2011

Stampin'Up Gift Basket and more......................

Last night I did a Stampin'Up workshop at my friend Libby's house,it went really well and everybody seemed to have a good time.There was a lot of laughter and quite a lot of wine flowing, Libby's husband even made a card which all the ladies loved,he took to stamping like a duck to water. I made some new samples using some of the Sizzix dies from the mini catalogue.





I made this for Libby as a thank you for hosting the workshop,she'd been asking me to make her a crocheted apple cosy so I made a little basket to put it in. The pretty basket is made using the Sizzix Scallop Envelope die,I cut four in white and then another four in patterned paper for the scalloped edge flap.I adhered the sides and bottom together,the handle is made using the Scallop Trim Border punch and grosgrain ribbon. I cut three daisies out using the Sizzix Daisies #2,layered them and added a button to the centre.They would make great Easter baskets or teacher gifts. I saw something similar on someones blog but can't find where I saw it but if anybody knows please let me know so I can give credit.


I made one of these fun treat bags and sent one to Theresa for her birthday, the top of the bag was made using the Sizzix Top Note die,folded in half and decorated using SU Party This Way stamp set. They are very quick to make and ideal for childrens party bags.



Lastly I made a  box using the Sizzix Pillow Box die,this would make a great wedding favour box decorated in the wedding colours or a fab little jewelery gift box.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
xxxxDebxxxx

13 comments:

Linda Breedlove said...

I've always been in awe of women that can crochet... you can make so many useful things. Love all your creative projects you put together for your party... I can really tell you love your job.
Hope you have a great weekend, Deb.
Hugs!!!

Ros said...

Lovely basket ... love the flowers Deb ... and how cute does that little apple cosy look!! ... well done Miss Debs

Unknown said...

all of your gifties are adorable

JulieJ said...

Love your gift wrapping ideas.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Ohhhhh these are BEAUTIFUL! I loveeeeeeee the flowers! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Lynnda said...

Wow those projects are just beautiful .. You are amazing!! Love them all ... Hugs xoxo

Lea said...

Oh I LOVE the basket! It's just perfect for those cute little apple cozies!!! Well, I'm lucky enough to have seen that candy first hand, we definitely oohed and aahed over that! And the pillow box is awesome!!! The box in itself is a gift!

Lisa said...

such gorgeous goodies! Lucky Libby and the others - bet she adored that apple cosy! Who wouldn't. Glad the SU party went well.

Unknown said...

Wowy Deb, you made some gorgeous things here! Love your flower basket and look at how snug your apple is in its crochet coat ;-) Fab!! Ira x

Theresa said...

you are so talented. I love that cute basket and apple cosy and of course I loved my treats. =) thank you. I love treats. my faves were those chewy ones. and the fizzes too. i saved the one wrapper cause it said made in england. i'm going to smash it in my smash book.
Hope you are having a great day. =)

Unknown said...

Now that sounds like a fun night.. You project look gorgeous. I just love you little crochet projects.. Yep.. I am still working on baby afghan.. I am wondering if I will ever finish it.. Hee Hee....

Hugs, Linda

Stella said...

You have been busy :) and the results are fab! That basket looks lovely and i love the crocheted apple cosy. The party bag is fun :) and your little "pillow'box is gorgeous!
XX

Juls said...

such fabulous makes!!! I love your little basket! Hugs Juls

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