Hello Friends, How are you today? I am so excited to be a guest on the Mama Elephant Blog today. To mark the occasion I wanted to created something a little bit out of the box.... possibly a "box" of sorts. I am in love with this holiday set called, "Alpine Carolers" matter of fact I love it so much I did a video working with this set previously. (You can see the video here and the full post here.)
TODAY I wanted to show you that you can use this set all winter...not just during the holidays.
The people are just perfect for any wintery Birthday or special gift all season long and can stand along on a tag for that special someone. The sentiment in the set "from our family to yours" works on about anything.
To create this quick gift bag or box I cut a regular piece of car stock in half horizontally and die cut or punch a hole towards the center.
Stamp the background with some complimentary ink.
Stamp the person that the gift is for in white ink on a strip of vellum and heat set. Add your white accents & tape a piece of acetate behind the window. Sew the back and front together along with the vellum. Fill with gold coins or candy. (gold coins are from Costco)
A big thanks to Mama Elephant for letting me be a guest with them today.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Kathy
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such a fun and colorful project - I love the vellum strip idea
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is ADORABLE. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
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Crafty hugs,
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Really taken by this stamp set. Kathy's project is brilliant and beautiful. Awesome details, including the shadow cast by the girl on the grass. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome idea! It's a nice finishing touch to a kids bday party. The possibilities are endless!! Thank you for the inspiration. xxx
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it, love it! I love this set so much and this bag/box is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with this cute treat box. The white accents really pop and that little girl is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the little girl and how you thought outside the box.
ReplyDeleteLove this. Awesome stamp set.
ReplyDeleteWhat cool cute girl border you created on that velum. I love the stamped background too!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, the colors here are so outstanding!!!!!!! Just love the little caroler and music notes!!!! GREAT job Kathy!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a super cute idea!
ReplyDeleteI love those cute little carolers. Love the gift bag and tag set. Thank you, Kathy and Mama Elephant.
ReplyDeleteLove this cute box. I love the way you use the adorable little girl not only on the tag, but also on the bog.
ReplyDeleteAdorable gift bag and I love that you show the little girl in sunnier weather!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project... and I am here from The Daily Marker Blog... I just Love Mama Elephant...
ReplyDeleteAdorable project by Kathy.
ReplyDeleteLove the cute gift box and tag. Love the lil girl on the velum. Just sweet. Thank you Cathy. Love Mama Elephant and the sweet stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteOH MY KATHY! What little recipient WOULDN'T want all that CHOCOLATE? LOL Your project looks GREAT!!! I ALWAYS LOVE how you create EVERYTHING with your projects! VERY "ARTSY!" Then you get what you want & get to feature more FABULOUS STAMPS TOO! LOOOOVE this little caroler! She is SOOOO CUTE & you've colored her in SO PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea! (and just because it's filled with chocolates!) Great project and cute stamps!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and I am totally in love with the new release from Mama Elephant! So happy with the quality of their stamps and the adorable designs! Can't wait to try to make something similar to this. I need to get in gear to have items on hand for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you are showing us the way to stretch this stamp set. Super cute project.
ReplyDeleteOMG thank you for sending this set to Kathy. Did you see her ornament card. This treat bag is cute but the ornament was out of this world..
ReplyDeleteFabulous project! Love this set, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! Haven't seen those coins in a long time. Love Mama Elephant!
ReplyDeleteWhat bright fun colors and the touch of white is wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just love that Mama Elephant stamps can be multifaceted and Kathy you sure did a great job of putting that to use. Such a creative project. And you're right..this is a great set.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us how to use this stamp set in a differrent way!!
ReplyDeletegreat idea
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
This treat bag is soo cute! Love all of the little details and the vellum, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I like the colors, the stamped background and the use of vellum.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. Love the detail on the vellum.
ReplyDeleteLove this set! Need to add it to my collection!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cute gift bag, and perfect for anyone. I really love the vellum with the white stamping. Thanks for sharing Kathy!
ReplyDeleteShe did just a wonderful job! I love seeing more uses for a stamp set so I can justify it :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a well done, wonderful project!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I always love to see stamp versatility, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm kinda new to ME but I LOVE what I have seen so far. Very cute Kathy... I always enjoy seeing many uses for one stamp set. Gives me justification for buying it, haha!
ReplyDeleteHow fun your bag is!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and
the stamp is cute!
Carla from Utah
I love the treat bag idea with the window, and thank you for telling us where you got the treats!
ReplyDeleteLove the gift bag
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! So fun and colorful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy gift bag! When I was a kiddo I loved getting those gold chocolate coins!
ReplyDeletethis is great!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever idea from Kathy!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet is this! Every Christmas Santa always lefts those wonderful and yummy gold coins in my stocking and whenever I see them, they bring back FOND memories! They were also always in my boy's stockings growing up and are very much a family tradition!
ReplyDeleteI HOPE this is the time you PULL my name -- I would LOVE to have one of these sweet goodies bags! Praying I am the lucky one!
Hugs Kathy -- this made my day!!
How great it is to learn how to stretch your stamps and make other great projects thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteKathy did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love that sweet little girl, what a fun tag and love the tone on tone stamping on the bag.
ReplyDeleteLove your treat bag Kathy, - so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute treat bag!
ReplyDeleteThis treat bag is so cute!!!! I will be making some for my grandkids!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe treat bag is just too cute !! It is something that I could do and make an awesome gift !!
ReplyDeletelove it.
ReplyDeleteThis bag is just adorable! I love the use of the blue ribbon to enhance the colors in the tag!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous wee goodie bag-love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this, so cute - Mama Elephant is becoming my favourite guilty pleasure
ReplyDeleteLove this goodie bag idea! So cute and always love the little girl! Thank you so much for your inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteLove this new Mama Elephant release! This project is amazing and I can't wait to get my stamp set so I can start playing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and what a wonderful idea! Thanks for the inspiration and opportunity!
ReplyDeleteVery cute goodie bag. Thank you so much for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that! Would be super for a kindergarten class or for special neighborhood kids you are expecting at your door Halloween evening.
ReplyDeleteGreat and so sweet. Love the Alpine Carolers stamp set. TFS.
ReplyDeletegreat stamping and love the coloring!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable sweet :)
ReplyDeleteLove how Kathy shows us how versatile this stamp set is...and how darn cute to boot!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute treat bag!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute project!! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteNice little gift!
ReplyDeleteFantastic project and truly this stamp set can be used all winter long! tfs hugs, Kristina
ReplyDeleteI just love this project! It's so great when you highlight your stamp and die sets for all the ideas! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteReally cute and love this idea! Love the girls holding hands on the vellum. And the stamped backgound. Love it. :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
So cute!!! Love!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project. I love the stamp set. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI am convinced -- there are lots of possibilities with this stamp set! I really do love it and this is such a fun project that I will have to try.
ReplyDeleteWhoever receives this bag will feel extra special!
ReplyDeleteLove all the little details like the white music notes & sewing
How SWEET! Thanks for showing off!
ReplyDeleteAn adorable bag! Thanks for sharing all the deets!
ReplyDeleteDarling project!
ReplyDeleteNeat little treat package - thanks for guesting here today!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bag... Love how you used the stamp for a non holiday :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun I luv the repeated words and the bright pink so different for this time of year I luv it
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bag...she's such a talented artist!
ReplyDeleteLove your gift box Kathy! Love all the stamped background. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove Elena's stamp set. And love Kathy's fun works of art using it!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of this little patch package! I had forgotten them, it reminds me of my childhood!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute gift box...great design.
ReplyDeleteKathy your card is so beauitful!!!!
ReplyDeleteway to stretch your stamps!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute gift box... Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
ReplyDeleteKathy made a cute gift bag and the Carolers added so much. I love this set of whimsical little kids. Thanks
ReplyDeleteDarling project! Love that sweet stamp!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable stamp set and I love what you created!! This is a definite must have especially for my granddaughter's birthday!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful way to use this stamp set in a different way! What little girl wouldn't love to receive this cute box of chocolates?
ReplyDeleteLove, love, LOVE Mama Elephant! I have learned SOOO many new things in the past few months and I have become a HUGE fan of your stamps. I have also subscribed to some of the designers for Mama Elephant. Great products and tonnes of ideas! TFS all of your terrific products!
ReplyDeleteWonderful gift box and I love the darling tag. Great coloring.
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous and nice, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is such a GREAT gift bag!! Super cute with the Alpine Carolers!! LOVE!!
ReplyDeleteLove the alpine kids. Can't wait to play with my set.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is great - love the chocolate
Oh. This is so cute. The tag is adorable. Your coloring is wonderful. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable and a wonderful gift idea.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that Kathy - she is super talented!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
The goody bag is so adorable and I love the vellum. I would like to create the goody bags 😄
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute project! Thanks to Zkathy for great instruction and to Mama Elephant for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea and thank you for sharing with such easy directions to follow. And I love how you coloured in your tag, its gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteCute project, love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAdorable project Kathy! Fun colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute project - love the tag.
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Lovely project! Thanks for the inspiration, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteLove this project! Adorable stamp set!!!
ReplyDeleteChristine
These little people are so cute! I could do lots with them. Love your project! TFS !
ReplyDeleteLove love love love and more love! So damn cute!
ReplyDeleteLove it and so versatile:)
ReplyDeleteGreat project, Kathy! Thanks for the inspiration. Love Mama Elephant! And love the way you created the little caroler's shadow across the grass! : )
ReplyDeleteLove the goodie bag and the wonderful little girl on the tag!! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies too :) You do beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteLove this project! I like the shadow you created on the girl - great touch! Love this stamp set:)
ReplyDeleteLoved the fact that stamp set can be used for Winter projects not just for holidays. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project! I love versatility.
ReplyDeleteThis would be an absolutely prefect idea to make for my girls for the holidays , thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteCute stamp set. Great project!
ReplyDeleteLove the cute caroler and the music notes! Thanks for sharing such a great idea, for the holidays AND parties, hostess gifts etc.
ReplyDeleteA fun way to wrap a gift! And I love those stamps!
ReplyDeletewhite stamping on vellum looks just so awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the white stamping!!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you. This Alpine caroler set is so stinkin' CUTE! Love the cute bag/box...
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