Good Morning and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner!
Today is going to be all about the girls! That's right...it's time for the Girly Birthday Blog Hop in honor of our talented hostess, Candace from Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses!
So, before we get started with my project, let me tell you about a few of the goodies in store for you today...
We have some fabulous gifts from our Girly Birthday Blog Hop sponsors:
* $15.00 Gift Certificate for the Pink By Design Store
* $20.00 Gift Certificate from EAD Designs
(In order to be in the drawing for one of these gift certificates you must comment on each blog in today's hop. You will have until 11:59 CST on September 22nd to leave your comments.)
*We also have a wonderful line-up of talented ladies ready to share their projects with you...
Candace from Scrappin' 2 Little PrincessesGlora from Glora CraftsSarah from Pink CricutJenny from Crazy About CricutMichelle from Scrappin With My BugCandace from Paper Crafts By CandaceAshley from Scrappin' Pink PigletTanya from Nonna's Craft CornerElizabeth from 217 CreationsSherrie from Sherrie Scraps with PassionLisa from Pretty Paper, Pretty RibbonsEmily from Create SerendipityPaula from More than FavorsKristi from Little Paper Sprinkles
Ok...let's get started! I've had a lot of fun working on my Girly project over the last few days...
These cute little purses are going to be Christmas gifts for my granddaughter and her new step-sister. I started out with plain, unfinished wooden boxes in the shape of a purse that I found at Michael's...
I spray painted the boxes with black paint first. Next I traced the shape of each purse onto this fun, Girly patterned paper from the Femme Fatale paper stack by Recollections (great name for a paper stack, huh?). I trimmed off about a quarter inch all around the lines I traced and distressed the edges of my paper. Next, I inked up the edges with black ink hoping to give the paper a worn fabric look. I glued on the front and back pieces to each purse and used my white gel pen to add stitching lines around all the edges.
Ok...for some of the details...
*For each purse I created a "pocket". I just sort of came up with a shape and embossed it with the Textile Texture embossing folder. I also added some stitching lines with my white gel pen and that fun rhinestone brad in the center.
* I also ran a strip of tape along the back, top edge of each "pocket" and gathered up my ribbon as I adhered it to the pocket. This gave a nice ruffle effect.
* Using the Paisley Cricut cartridge, I cut sunglasses at 1.5 inches and covered them with Martha Stewart's Sterling glitter. I also added Glossy Accents to the lens.
* The cute little tag is cut from the Art Philosophy cartridge. I used the image found on page 50 and cut this tag at 3 inches. The sentiment is from the Enjoy The Journey stamp set from Pink By Design. I stamped this is Silver ink and used Stardust embossing powder by Stampendous.
* I added a few clear gems to the handles for a bit more glitz!
Using the Songbird cartridge, I added the girls' monograms to the back of each purse. This is Emma's....
And this is Joanna's....
And of course, I finished out the inside of each purse...and...added a few goodies....
I used stamps from the Shopaholic and Enjoy The Journey stamp sets from Pink By Design for my tags. To create the tags, I just free-handed a few shapes then stamped and heat embossed them. A few stitching lines and fabulous ribbon finish up the tags.
And that finishes up my Girly project for you today! I really had fun with this project and can't wait to see the girls when they open up these gifts! I hope you have enjoyed your visit here today and I know you are going to love all the great projects the other designers have in store for you today. But, before you go...I also have a bit of Girly Goodness to share with you today...
For a chance to win this fun Girly stuff...just leave me a comment and become a follower! I will choose a winner on Friday, September 23rd. Thanks again for stopping by, your next stop is the fabulously talented Elizabeth at 217 Creations.
Until next time,
Tanya
The purses are absolutely beautiful and I'm sure your granddaughters will love them! What an awesome idea! I am already a follower of yours.
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Ooooo, Tanya! Those purses are FABULOUS! So happy to be in this hop with you!
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Those purses are just fabulous! My granddaughter would love that! I see a trip to M's in my future!
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Ar you kidding me! This is so very cool and anyone would say so! You outdid yourself! I wanna make one! TFS CallyAnn(follower)
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Well what can i say but WOW WOW WOW i love this idea my grandaughter will love it i just got to find one in the uk lol. xxxxxx
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ReplyDeleteTFS!! your talent!!
cathie
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Awesome purses! So girly and fun! TFS. I am a follower.
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This is so adorable!!! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE those purses!!!! They turned out amazing, and what an awesome idea!!! What a good grandma you are!!! Thanks so much for being a part of my celebration!!
ReplyDeleteWow I really love how you decorated the purses. Great job
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These purses are absolutely beautiful! I love it. Great job. The girlies are sure to love them. TFS and the chance to win! Scrappy hugs my dear.
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All I can say is WOW. This would be a great gift for my niece, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThese purses are fantastic!! I love the paper you used,the stitching and the embellies...totally rocked this project! Glad to be in the hop with you!
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How Awesome is that!!!! WOW! You did an Amazing Job! The Girls are going to Flip over these. Thanks for Sharing! I'm a new follower, Can't wait to come back and see what else you Create. :0)
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I love this idea! Love the colors!
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ReplyDeleteI love what you did with those purses! They are gorgeous and your granddaughters will be lucky to get them.
Jazzy
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Wow and u r new. What talent. I love this purses.
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Supper cute makup purse case. I love the way you embossed it the colors are great. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
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New follower here. I absolutely love this!! Would make a great gift for any girl!!!
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Wow! What terrific projects with wonderful details and super creative ideas. Thanks for the inspiration, happy to be your newest follower too.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to have to check my Michael's out for these purse boxes. You did a fabulous job. I'm a new follower. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com
ReplyDeleteTanya!! These are FABULOUS -- I love them!! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW these purses took my breath away. I am a new follower and can''t wait to see your other projects. TFS
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What a fabulous project and gift idea! I'll have to put this in my crafty project arsenal. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower. :)
Hugs,
Terri
These are soo cute! I'm going to have to pick up a few to make for birthday presents for my teen daughter's friends. Thanks for sharing!
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Love how you did these. Totally cute! I love the crystal button you added to the pocket, and the gathered ribbon effect. Very girly indeed!
ReplyDeleteOMG... these are fantabulous!!! Can i be your granddaughter... those special little girls are going to LOVE these!! Great job!
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amazing...beautiful...these are fantastic....lucky girls!!
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tina
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Absolutely adorable. My granddaugher would love one. Thanks for sharing.
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So Cute! What a great project.I am a follower of your blog,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome! I want one! hehehe! Thanks so much for sharing, they are going to love them!
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These are so absolutely wonderful! Every bit of the detail work is beautiful and those girls are going to be thrilled! I followed through the top link so I hope it worked:-)
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OMG these are adorably fabulous!!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteAdorable purses! My little cousin would love those! Thanks for sharing!
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Fantastic. What lucky girls to receive such a beautiful and thoughtful gift
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Oh I LOVE this- how cool is this purse and girly/glitzy! TFS! I am already a follower of yours :)Amy
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Holy amazing! I love it! It just screams girl!! I love all the details! You did a fabulous job!!
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These purses are adorable! I love the sunglasses in the pocket! I'm a new follower. :)
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Oh Tanya! What a fabulous grandma you are! These are so adorable - what little girl wouldn't love them? In fact, I think my teenagers would love them :) I might just have to pick some of those up at Michaels and try my hand at it. Thanks for the inspiration! I am already a follower of your sweet blog.
ReplyDeleteI just love your project!! I am a new follower by email!! Christina ccapps35@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh Tanya!! These are fantastic, awesome, wonderful, beautiful,fabulous, etc.!!!! I love them. The girls are going to be so excited with their purses and all the goodies inside! :)
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous!! The girls are going to love these!!!
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Wow, these are so awesome! I absolutely love your designs! What fabulous projects! I'm already a follower :)
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WOW these purses are soooooooooooo cute! I love them.
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Adorable purses... what a neat idea!!
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I love your purses it is adorable.Tfs I am a new follower
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OMG! These are so adorable. I am sure the girls will love them. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Wow....these purses are adorable! TFS
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Wow wow!! I love the purses!! Now I want to make them, i just don;t remember seeing these at my Michaels'. You did an awesome job, I am a follower, and glad i am. Thanks for sharing and for a chance at an AWESOME CANDY!
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You are AMAZING!!!! I cant believe how cute this is! I am loving it. And just when I thought it was perfect I saw the pic of it opened up with all the goodies inside! They are going to LOVE IT!
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Those purses are so cute.
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OMGosh, these are amazing! Fantastic job.
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I am having a Blog Makeover Giveaway you should stop by and take a look.
Totally cute and super girly too! Way to go! Hugs- Glora
ReplyDeleteWow you did a fabulous job!!! I love all of the details and colors. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness but these purses are absolutely adorable. Love them!!!
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already a follower :0 OMG - these purses will be a fav for years to come!! I want to make some!!! LOVE the details and colors! tfs WITH ME! doris
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This is going to become some little girl's favorite accessory! Beautiful work!
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Those are so cute Tanya. I love pink and black together. I am awful at altering things. Got any tips or secrets to it? Linda Harris
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are incredible!
ReplyDeleteWow! These purses are so gorgeous. TFS and thanks for the chance to win!
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Simply fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and I have to say that I LOVE your project. I didn't know they made those wood boxes in purse shapes, but you did a fabulous job on them I'm sure your Grand-daughters will love them. Thank you so much for sharing.
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These are the cutest purses I've seen. Fantastic project. Great job. I'm already a follower. TFS
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Va Va Voom very sexy looking purses!
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These are super cute!
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ADORABLE!!!!, I love them. Very creative project for this hop. I am now a follower
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I can't imagine what girl wouldn't love them!
ReplyDeleteThose purses are extremely unique. Your girls will love them.
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I am a follower too!
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OMG ! This is wonderful!!! I really need to try this! Great job! Thank you for the inspiration! wow. I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteOne of the cutest projects I have seen. My grands would love these..and the goodies inside. Wish I had seen these Friday as I was in Knoxville by Michaels. Wish I lived closer. Will have to make a trip. Thanks for sharing. I am a new follower and "liked" on facebook.
ReplyDeleteOMGOSH! TANYA! Those Purses look FABULOUS! Makes me wish I had daughters! (well maybe only a little) Tehehehehe
ReplyDeleteYour granddaughters are gonna LOVE them! You are just toooo crafty for me! LOL
I gotta go find me some of these purses... :o)
OMG Tanya! These are simply Fantabulous! I am so amazed! I just picked up that paper pack myself. Isn't it the best? Love it! Now I want to go back and get some of these purses! You have so inspired me. What an awesome gift!
ReplyDeleteWell, since you do some of the best work out there and I love your blog so very much, I have a little award for you on my blog. It's a few posts down, but be sure to grab it my sweet friend!
Ooh! And thanks for the chance to win! Boy did I come along at the right time or what? ;)
XOXO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
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What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
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Sabreana
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Your container is adorable. I love the idea of making it a cute little nail polish holder.
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What great projects. Your grand daughter and stepsister are going to love those! My 4 yr old would totally love a purse like that. I think I am going to have scrap lift your project and try this. TFS! Very creative!
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What a great idea!! These are adorable!! TFS!!!
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Wow! I had to add my love to this one! These are amazing!
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