July 2, 2008

PATRIOTIC AND CANDY - WHAT COULD BE BETTER?!

Hi all! Well, I made this little bag for a friend of mine who totally loves the Fourth of July AND has a sweet tooth so I filled a cello bag with red and blue Mike and Ikes, which are her fave candy! The little box is a template I received from my upline - isn't it cute??!! I wish I had a link to share, but I don't - if I find one, I will make sure to post it! It was fairly quick and easy to make and would be a fun project for a stamp camp! I hope you all are having a fabulous week so far, I am pretty sure I am - LOL! Here is the recipe - don't forget to leave me a comment for your entry into the drawing for a gift certificate over at Coconuts! Until tomorrow!
Box Recipe: (all items Stampin' Up!)
Paper - Ruby Red card stock, Western Sky Designer Series Paper
Stamps - none!
Inks - none!
Accesssories - Large Star punch, Jumbo Pewter eyelets, Real Red Ribbon, small cello bag, Red Sticky tape, mini glue dots
*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

40 comments:

Lauren said...

Mrs. Liberty strikes again. I love this! I am going to have to find a star punch now. Hehe.

Cheryl KVD said...

This is super cute Alex! And a GC to the Coconuts - what could be better??? :)
Cheryl

Michele Kovack said...

WOW! This is so pretty!!! LOve the distressed look of it!

Scrappy Girl said...

Two of my favorites COMBINED! Looks good to me. LOL! Can't wait to hear about all the relaxation you got...

Anonymous said...

Love this, especially the candy, hehehe my sweet tooth is screaming at me lately, probably cause it knows it can't have any right now!

Dawn Easton said...

Super cool Alex1

scrappermimi said...

How cute is that, perfect idea for a 4th party too!

Fingers crossed for the GC!!!

Anonymous said...

Really cute, Alex--

I love the 4th, also but rarely make anything related to it...hmmm, I wonder why? :-)

Hope your vacation is swell!
Connie D.

Dani said...

What a wonderful treat! Love it!

Melissa said...

Love it, love it love it! I hope you having a fabulously relaxing time and enjoying your family!

Many Blessings,
M.

Tracy.H said...

Very cute. I am sure that your friend will love it! Hope you are having fun!! :0)

Chris said...

this is waayyy cute!! i would be totally interested in the recipe, if you ever find it.

Kim Marie said...

Yummy and beautiful! Great job, Alex!
Kim Marie

Marilyn said...

This is soo fun Alex!! What a great way to help your friend celebrate the 4th!! Love the Americana look to this gift - love to see the tutorial if you get a chance later. Hope you are having a blast on your vacation!!

Christi Flores said...

This is so cute!!! I love it!!

Kim said...

Very cute.

My Paper World said...

Such a cute project Alex! xx

Anonymous said...

What a lucky gal your friend is for you to be thinking about her!!

I didn't know that candy came in blue... coolio!!

Char in So Cal
scrampaddict@cox.net

Reality Show Reject said...

Cute box! I love it! Thanks for the chance to win a GC!!

Anonymous said...

I love the pocket. The muted colors are very nice.

Swedie

Vicki said...

That is adorable. Love how you put it together. She'll love it and the candy you added. Hope you're having a great time!

Unknown said...

Mmmm...Mike & Ikes. This is cute!

Louise F NZ said...

This is fab Alex... have I ever told you how clever you are? If not...... you SO are!

Donna Baker said...

what a great treat pouch!

Diane said...

I love this pouch thingy! Great idea for candy!!

Ila said...

This is Super Cute and Fabulous!! what a great project!!

a portland granny said...

love the candy bag and box!! So creative--hope you are having fun on your lake!

Joan

Manna said...

This is totally awesome! Love the colours and all the distressing! Great job!

Debbie Yates said...

Wow - way too cute!

Nikki Bond said...

Gorgeous Alex! You know I LOVE anything patritoic! What a wonderful way to give out candy! {SMILES}

Courtney said...

What a cute idea. I know your friend loved it!

Rose Ann said...

Your pouch is sooo cool, Alex!!! I love the whole look and it's usefulness! Yum! ;)

Anonymous said...

So cute! Love this!
Hope that you're having fun on your trip!

Shannon McGann said...

This is so cute! What a great little gift!

Maureen said...

This is so cute!! GREAT! now I want candy!!! LOL
((()))reen

~Denise Lynn~ said...

This is very cute! Those candies look look like they were made for this little bag! :)

Pamela said...

Love this!!! (I know...I didn't post this comment on the right day...oh well) :)

Anonymous said...

OH this is so perfect!! What a very clever idea. Thanks so much for sharing this!!!
Kim

kathleenh said...

Cute pouch! I would love the pattern if you can find it to share.

C. Sage Deerborn said...

I have seen this template somewhere, but can't remember where. Love what you did with it.