Whoop dee dooo Birthday Bag

I have a fun birthday bag to share with you today!

This Large Square Bag is a great size for a gift card or small gift.

To make this gift bag I started with a Large Square bag die cut from Creative Cuts and More. 

I placed three clear stamps on my block to make it easier and quicker to stamp all over the die cut bag with VersaMark ink.

After randomly stamping all over the bag with VersaMark I embossed the images with kaleidoscope embossing powder.

Then I put the bag together with Killer White Tacky Tape.

I colored my image, Balloon Kiddo, by Stampendous with Spectrum Noir Markers. 
There are step by step coloring directions on my personal Blog.

 I punched the grass with my Fiscars grass border punch and adhered it to the bottom of the box.  
Then I fussy cut out the boy and adhered him to the bag.
The words are from Birthday Assortment clear stamps by Stampendous.

The finished bag would be a great way to give any small gift to a young boy!

Happy Crafting!

Kristine

Birthday Bear Bag

Happy Saturday!

I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

This is a fun little bag that I made using Creative Cuts & More's "Square Bag #01 Large" cut from Caribbean Breeze Bazzill Smoothies Cardstock.

I decorated it with stamps from QKR Stampede and felt flowers from Creative Cuts and more.  This bag is the perfect size for a gift card!

Here's a close up look at the bear and the flowers.

Stamps:

Birthday Bear from QKR Stampede

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black die ink

Copic Markers

Paper
Square Bag #01 Large from Creative Cuts & More

Patterned paper is from my stash

Neenah white cardstock

Other:

Killer Red Tacky Tape

 felt flowers from Creative Cuts and more

Ofray grossgrain ribbon

JoAnn's Scrapessentials large brad

I hope you enjoyed my project!

Have a great weekend!

Kristine

Monkey Monday

Happy Monday!!!

So glad you stopped by to visit today!!! If you stop by often then you know that I just

love this little Square Bag #01 Large! I started my project with one in Bazzill Romance Canvas Textured Cardstock and decorated it with stamps from Stampendous!

This little bag is the perfect size for a small gift, a gift card, or any little surprise you want to give someone.

Stamps:

Changito's Love Balloon by Stampendous!

Orchid Greetings by Stampendous!

Paper:

Square Bag #01 Large from CC & M in Bazzill Romance Canvas

Bazzill Cardstock

Neenah white cardstock

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink

Copic Markers

Other:

pop dots

American Crafts brads

I always keep some of these die cut bags on hand so I always have a great way to present my presents!!

Hope your week is off to a terrific start!

Kristine

Spring Seeds

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I have a fun project to share today but it's not a Valentine!

I just love this cute Square Bag by Creative Cuts & More!!!

You can order it in lots of different colors and decorate it for all kinds of occasions! I started with a white Square Bag and stamped and colored on it. It's the perfect size for giving a little gift of spring seeds. It holds 4-6 bags of seeds.

Stamps:

"Rain or Shine" by In Style Stamps

AmyR stamps "Spring Sentiments"

Paper:

Square Bag #01 Large by Creative Cuts & More

Prism Paper Cardstock

Ink:

Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink

copic Markers

Other:

Nestabilities by Spellbinder

Queen & Co. mini brad

Prima flower

Ofray Ribbon

This is a terrific, fun gift to give to teachers, friends, and family to help welcome Spring!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Season's Greetings

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a great weekend!

I spent most of yesterday wrapping gifts. I am always looking for ways to wrap gift cards so that they are not obviously gift cards. These bags from Creative Cuts & More work great for giving gift cards and I always keep some white ones on hand so that I can pull them out and decorate for any gift giving occasion.

I decorated this one with some Cosmo Cricket paper and a tag that I decorated with QKR Stampede stamps, "Sledding Snowman" and "Deck the Halls".

These little Square Bags are so perfect for any tiny gift that you might have to wrap and it's so fun to customize them for the person you are giving too!

Thanks for stopping by to see my project!

Kristine

Torn Frames Peace Bird Bag

Creative Cuts and More sponsored the Caardvarks challenge last week and I wanted to play along. The challenge was to create a holiday card/project using die cuts, so I pulled out this versatile Square Bag #01 - Large that was cut from Kraft cardstock.

I stamped a tattered background directly onto the bag and set that aside unassembled. Then I stamped the bird image onto some Basic Grey paper, layered it onto some red cardstock, and then used the Torn Frames technique on the red layer. I did the same thing for the sentiment and then adhered that below the bird. All stamps are from I Brake for Stamps.

To finish off this bag, I punched a couple of holly leaves (Martha Stewart punch) from a darker green paper (Basic Grey Wassail collection) and added some red buttons for the "berries." Once the stamping was complete and the embellishments were adhered, I used some Killer Red Tacky Tape to assemble the bag.

I love keeping a few of these bags on hand for quick little gift bags. Kraft is such a versatile color, so these bags can be used for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and birthdays. Go ahead and stock up on some now so you'll be ready for those last minute holiday gifts.

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Welcome to the Creative Cuts & More blog.
Steph Zerbe here . . . .

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In case you didn't already know. This is my favorite bag that Creative Cuts & More offers. It's called the Square Bag #01 Large. This square bag is so easy to assemble. You only need one piece of adhesive. I use Killer Red Tacky Tape, it's durable and holds very well.

Supplies:
BasicGrey pattern paper
Clear & Simple Stamps bkgd stamp
CTMH acorn stamp
PTI sentiment stamp

Here are more samples of the Square Bag #01 Large . . . . ENJOY!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

FYI: This will be my last post here for a couple of months. I'm taking a little break but I'll be back before you know it! Rumor has it that there may be a new designer or two introduced in the near future! Be on the look out!

All my best,

Steph Zerbe

Square Bag for any occassion!

Steph Zerbe here.
This is my MOST favorite bag of all time. It's the Square Bag #01-Large.
It makes for the best favor bags for a baby shower, like this one HERE or THIS ONE for over the winter holidays.  The possibilities are endless!

Here is a fun color combo for ya. Try it out.

I loved making the matching card too.
FYI: The butterfly and leaf are Martha Steward punches.

I hope you all got crafty for the Father's in your life!

Leave us a link to your latest project. 

We'd love to see what you're working on these days!

Guest Designer: Introducing Jennifer Hansen

Hello everyone-

This is Chris Dickinson from the damp ends of the earth in Wisconsin. Today we are THRILLED to share an adorable Gift Bag from one of our talented Guest Designers JENNIFER HANSEN, if you haven't seen her blog, please take a moment to head on over there and say hello and Ohhhh and Ahhhh over her fabulous projects!

Here are the details of her first project:

Square Bag #01 Color - Tropical Breeze - Bazzill Smoothies

Journaling Die Cut - Jillibean Soup

Stickers and Rubons - American Crafts

Paper Frill - Doodlebug

Red Killer Sticky Tape

Adhere journaling die cut, stickers, paper frill and apply rubon to the front of the bag. Use red tape to create the bag. This can be used for gift cards, candy, a fun little gift for a loved one that you miss.

Here are the details of her second project:

Match Box Large - Color Watermelon Sensation - Bazzill Smoothies

Papers: Elle's Studio

Button: Basic Grey

Pearl: K and Company

Ribbon

Killer Red Tacky Tape

Create inside and outside of box using Red Tacky Tape. Cut strips of patterned paper and adhere to sides and top of boxes. Tie ribbon around the box and add button and pearl to ribbon.

This can be given to someone you love, a wedding table decor item or for Valentine's Day. You could put candies, gift cards or trinkets in the match box.

Be sure to stop by Jennifer's Blog and let her know how much you enjoy her work! Thanks again for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Valentines Bag & Treat

Today I have a couple more Valentine projects to share! The first one is a Square Bag. I just love these bags. They are so much fun to alter for any occasion and just because.
Next up is a little valentine for my son. He LOVES suckers. I took a large Velvet Heart and used some Baby Blue Stickles to jazz it up a bit. I put two slits in it and slid a sucker in! These would be great and super simple valentines for children to make (minus the cutting the slits part). If you haven't checked out previous posts yet, make sure too. There are some great projects shown!

Happy New Year!!!!!

Just a little WINTER Square Bag #01 to kick off the New Year's festivities!!!

I love the look of these hand-sewn buttons with matching ribbon.

Pistachios are a staple during the cold Winter season around here! Yum!

This Square Bag #01 is so easy to put together. It only needs adhesive in one spot... easy peasy! I use Killer Red Tacky Tape to ensure it stays together.

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BLOG HOP ALERT:

Monday, January 11th will be our first
Blog Hop of the year.

Each month we have a themed Blog Hop
with tons of inspiration and prizes!!

We will be introducing a few new Design Team Divas, as well as some super talented Guest Designers!!

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Winter Housewarming Gift

A new friend, a new home....

I had to use this cool Square Bag #01 from Creative Cuts & More.

It's the perfect size for my new Papertrey Ink stamp set.

There are two sizes to choose from. I used the largest one here that measures

3-1/4” wide by 4-3/4” high with handles (3-1/4” high without handles) x 1-1/2” deep.

This is the back of the 'house'. Isn't it adorable??
No peeking!!
This little cutie already has a new home. I actually gave it away the DAY I made it. 

That is unheard of for me.

I made some yummy Festive Winter Bark with white chocolate, pretzels, Rice Crispies and Heath bits. I filled a little glassine bag and tucked it inside. My new friend was thrilled and it made my day to give it to her.


Square Bag #01

Gingerbreadman Gift Bag

Have you got all your Christmas gifts wrapped up and ready to go? Yeah, me neither. LOL I created this quick and cute little gift bag to inspire you for those harried times. Keep a stash of these great little Square Bags #01 on hand for when you need something fast. Kraft goes with any occasion, so go ahead and order 10 or 20 in a kraft color for your stash.

I stamped the gingerbread man with a brown ink onto some scrap kraft cardstock and cut him out. I accented him here and there with a white gel pen to mimic the frosting he would have on his arms, legs, and face. After cutting out the square backgrounds, adhering the buttons, and tying the ribbon on the top, this bag took less than 10 minutes to make from start to finish.

Go check out what other die cuts are available at Creative Cuts and More. There is a huge variety of bags, boxes, cards and shapes to choose from for all of your crafting needs. Check out the gallery HERE for lots of great ideas to kickstart your creativity.


Die Cut: Square Bag #01 from Creative Cuts and More
Stamps: Holiday Button Bits (PTI)
Ink: Close to Cocoa
CS: Kraft, Riding Hood Red, Naturals Ivory
Other: buttons, white burlap twine, white gel pen, Nestabilities square dies, wide red/natural striped ribbon