Apr 28 2011
Blog Hoppin’ with Inky Antics!!
Welcome to the Inky Antics Box & Bag Blog Hop! It starts today and ends on Sunday, May 1st at midnight Central time. We invite you to visit each DT members’ blog and leave feedback about their creation. Three (Yes 3!) winners will be drawn at random to receive one of our template stamps. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per blog, please). The winners’ names will be announced on the Inky Antics blog next Monday (May 2), so remember to stop back and see if you’ve won.
Perhaps, you’ve come from Michelle Pearson’s blog. And if not, please be sure to visit Michelle’s for yet another chance to win! The more blogs you visit & comment, the better your chances of winning … I wish you the best! Winning is so much fun!!
I’ve used the Tall Bag Template combined with Inky’s Spa Turtle Stamp Set for this Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, relaxing gift idea. ((((Shhhhhh … but truly, when I repackaged the bath salts from the container to the cello bag for the gift … I’ve been happily enjoying the “scent” of this gift ever since! )))) Simply stamp the Tall Gift Bag onto your chosen cardstock, then cut along the solid lines. Next, I used an embossing folder to add some bubbly texture, before scoring along the dotted lines. Add red-line tape to the flap edges as visible on the templates. Score the dotted lines, and now it is so easy to fold up into a darling bag for whatever treats you might imagine! Tex’s Tip: I used my craft knife to remove the built-in “tag” from atop the stamped template image, knowing that I didn’t need a “closure” for my gift bag. I love the versatility of this template stamp!
For some added “bubbly” shimmer, I used Perfect Pearls Powder mixed in water in a Mini-Mister … spritz this onto your cardstock, allow to dry …. and Voila! A Pearly shimmer atop your matte cardstock! I love the way it adds a sense of “shimmery” bubbles to the overall concept.
And who can resist glitter? Okay .. I know .. a few of you have no use for the glitz or the perceived mess it can bring. Well, I do love a bit of glitz, and I don’t mind the cleanup. Sooooo, what bubble bath would be complete without sparkly 
bubbles? See! Glitter is simply “necessary” in some instances! 😉
Now this might seem like such a “maybe someday” giftable, but how about those upcoming gifts for teachers? Having been a Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher myself, I promise you that gifts revolving around relaxation & comfort are “always” appreciated and remembered! 😉
Please feel welcome to visit my Design Team Colleagues’ blogs along your way today. Leaving a comment at each blog will increase your chances of winning! I hope to see your name amongst the winners!! Crystal Irwin, Trudy Sjolander, Michelle Pearson, Tex Gerard (Hey! That’s Me! Thanks for being here!), Jovi Kloess , Debbie Fisher
23 responses so far
Hi Bev, your bag is sooo sweet! And the embossing is a super idea. Great work.
Hugs Tini
Adorable and very sweet. Love the embossing.
OMG Bev this is soooo super CUTE!!! I SOOO LOVE this image and these fun colors!!! LOVE the sparkle in the tub and the fabby embossing, AWESOME creation hun!
Oh my goodness, this is so cute! I love the bubbles!
What fun! Love those bubbles! Great project, Bev!!!
Cute and bubbly gift bag Tex! I love me some glitter too! 🙂
Love the embossing on the bag BTW. I wouldn’t have thought of that! 😉
Hugs,
True 😀
What a GREAT gift bag!! Love the turtle and all the added extras.
TFS
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
This is just lovely! The colors the textures – oh so yummy!
Oh cute! Love the sparkly bubbles. I do love the Inky Antics turtles.
what an adorably sweet gift! So cute!!
What a great gift idea and perfect for having on hand for little treats for guests.The Inky Antics turtle is the best!
Teachers always appreciate little gifts, but the hand-made bag with the special stamp and message will make it a favorite with teachers. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.
What a great little box Bev! and I love that sweet little soakin’ turtle!!
OMGOSH Bev! This is just adorable. Love the colors and the image. What a perfect gift for someone special. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love these colors they toadally (well turtley) compliment each other….
Very cute gift–I like the colors and the embossed dots.
Such a lovely gift Bev, I just love the soft relaxing purple you used. Very cute.
Wow, I love it! Love the idea of the templates too.
Anne
Oh Bev, your bag is ADORABLE!!! I absolutely love the sparkle and the awesome texture that you added! Such a great gift idea! Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend:)
Super cute, Bev…..your little soakin turtle is sooo adorable!!! I love the texture in the background and the sentiment says it all!!!! This would make wonderful Christmas gifts…thanks for the inspiration!!!!
Perfect for mothers day! We love bath salts in my family and ur design is turtley perfect
So stinkin’ cute!
LOVIN’ all the sparkle on this!!! Beautifully done, Bev!