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Sunday, September 20

Christmas Paper Bag Book

Here's is the nearly finished Christmas Paper Bag ART Book I have been working on for one of my Yahoo groups. I still have the goodies for the insides to do....but wanted them to be a surprise for the recipient. :::smiles::: The only criteria we had was to make it Christmas themed. I flipped through my stash of Christmas scrapbook papers looking for a set with a theme. When I found the "Jingle Bells" background words paper set, I knew I had found my theme. It is not traditional colors, which I enjoy. All of the circle, star, snowflake embellishments were hand made by me. I printed out the lyrics to Jingle Bells which run throughout the book. I put it together using my bind-it-all and tied the spine with ribbons. Anywho....here it is!! :) Click on the pics to see the details!!






Back cover. The "JOY" is a pocket that will be filled with a goodie.

This is a coordinating mini composition book that goes in one of the bags. It measures 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.

11 comments:

Gloria said...

very nice

Chrystal S said...

I love it Shelly! Love how you put the words of the song on the pages. Very cool! :)

Diann said...

Shelly, an outstanding job with your Paper Bag Christmas Book! Even though it isn't traditional colors, it's lovely! Thanks for sharing as it should help others prepare theirs - love it! Diann

Anonymous said...

It is beautiful and I LOVE that it isn't all red and green. :)
It's good to be unique!
Eileen

TOPS #839 said...

Very very pretty...I can't wait to start mine.

Barbara Hagerty said...

Wonderful books, Shelly!!

Anonymous said...

I love it. I hope mine gomes out just as good. I will be making my first one for the group. I am excited.

Nancy B said...

It turned out great! I like the non-traditional colors too.

Angie Hall Haviland said...

So PRETTY...turned out great, Shelly!

Anonymous said...

Oh Shelly.....All your creations are AWESOME girl!!! Love the IF...you do it SO well!!!! the bag is gorgeous and the baggies are fun!!! You've definately been having alot of FUN!!!

Carol's Crafts said...

Beautiful bag book. I love the colors you used.