Saturday, December 1, 2012

Vintage Christmas Gift Bag

My mum, my youngest sister and I have a tradition of giving each other advent calendar gifts  - we give 12 presents to each person, so that makes 24 in total since we are 3 persons. It's perhaps a quite childish thing to do, but at least it gets me out of bed each morning, which normally is quite hard as I like to stay warm under the covers and I'm not a typical morning bird! Today I received a Rachelle Anne Miller clear stamp which I look forward to ink up!

This gift bag contains a gift for my sister for the 5th of Decemeber.
I've used a new die, the Spellbinders Basic Lattice die. I've covered it with flowers, a vintage image and a die cut tree. The flowers have got red and diamond glitter glue on their petals.
The sentiment is a leftover from a DP I used for another card. The background paper has been sprinkled with glimmer mist - it doesn't show on the pictures, but in real life you can see the sparkly effect. I've also tied a bow onto which I've fastened a snowflake metal charm. I've added pearls in each corner of the bag.





This gift bag is for these challenges:
1) Craftymess challenge blog - #23 Vintage Christmas
2) Sparkles Christmas Challenge - #23 Button or Bow
3) The Cupboard Trilogy - #6 Frosty Winter
4) 2 Sisters Challenge Blog - #120 Christmas Sparkle
5) Jingle Belles - Anything Goes
6) Card Crafter's Circle - Bearing Gifts
7) Fussy and Fancy - I Love Christmas
8) Totally Papercrafts – Anything Christmasy but a card
9) It's All About the Vintage - Glittering
10) S J Papercrafts - Christmas plus optional: mix up the alphas
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19 comments:

  1. Crafty LarkDecember 1, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    What a special idea and your decorating is gorgeous. xx Flora

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  2. UnknownDecember 1, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia, love the lattice and bow are beautiful and add so much texture to your bag. The vintage image is gorgeous....
    did I tell you I'm going to Rome with you ..... in my dreams...xxxx

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  3. SueDecember 1, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    This is gorgeous Pia and I think that is a really lovely tradition for you, your sister and mum. Not childish at all, I think it is a wonderful thing to do.

    Sue

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  4. karenDecember 1, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Really pretty Pia, beautiful design, Karenxx

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  5. jem (jane elizabeth middleton)December 1, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    how lovely, giving and receiving gifts over advent. Love your pretty festive bag, gorgeous roses. janex

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  6. lauren bergoldDecember 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    what a lovely vintage image & those roses are BEAUTIFUL!

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  7. MarliesDecember 1, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    A beautiful giftbag! What a lovely tradition you have with your mother and sister! hugs, Marlies

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  8. scrappymo!December 1, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Oh that lattice die is woderful on this bag. I love the vintage feel to this project. The image is so old world ollking...perfect for a vintage project.
    I need to order some charms on line. They are not found easily here and when you find them they are old brass foloured and almonst a dollar each or more!
    I see them in online stores and yours make a lovely addition to your bag.

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  9. SkyeDecember 1, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    A lovely vintage bag. The bow is gorgeous! I like the vintage image and the pretty lattice. You make beautiful gift bags. Your family advent tradition is lovely

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  10. JenniferDecember 2, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    How wonderfully thoughtful! I love how you've created this special bag for the gift! Thank you for sharing with us at Card Crafter's Circle

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  11. ChrissyDecember 2, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    It is a beautiful tradition Pia, and just love your gift bag,love your lattice die...another for my list..


    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  12. ShelbyDecember 2, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Sounds like a wonderfully fun tradition. Love how this bag turned out and the die cut is absolutely gorgeous.

    Shelby

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  13. carolDecember 2, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous creations, thanks for sharing with us at TPC x carol

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  14. lady jasmine craftsDecember 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Ow this is gorjuss thanks for joining us at crafty mess xxx

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  15. jackiescraftsDecember 2, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    This is a beautiful gift bag
    Thanks for joining in at Sparkles Christmas challenge this month

    Jackie x

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  16. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    WOW!!! What a gorgeous bag!! Love the Vintage feel to this!!! Thanks for sharing your creation with us over at Fussy and Fancy Fridays ! Hope you will join us again!! Smiles and Hugs - *Vicki* ~ DT member

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  17. Suzanne B aka brookfiesDecember 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    A lovely family tradition I must say! Your gift bag is a vintage delight. Thank you for entering the "It's all about the Vintage" Glittering challenge. Wishes, Suzanne DT

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  18. shaz earlDecember 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    A brilliant creation!

    Thank you for sharing at Sparkles Christmas Challenges this time
    Good luck in the draw

    Shaz x

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  19. TRACEY MODecember 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    A very stunning bag gorjuss colourways to.
    Thanks for joining us at craftymess

    Tracey dt

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