Thursday, May 4, 2017

5th Anniversary Blog Hop


Welcome to Jo's Scrap Shack's 5th blogaversary birthday celebration hop! In honor of celebrating 5 wonderful years, Jo has an amazing two day blog hop lined up with 19 talented designers, several sponsors, some of which are among the top companies in the industry and lots of blog candy! So share this news with your crafty friends, grab your favorite beverage and hop along with us! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop, go visit Jo's Scrap Shack. But you should have come from Lisa's blog and if you did, you are right on track with the hop!  
Our theme is "Birthday" and we have prizes!!  We have several sponsors and some of the hops will have blog candy as well.  Here is the list of prizes you can win:


Jo's Scrap Shack- Prize: Mystery Craft Box ($40 value), &  A Guest Designer Spotlight

Lawn Fawn - Prize: 1 stamp set and a 6x6 paper pad

The Cutting Cafe- Prize: The Orange You Cute Kit to one winner (Must be a U.S. winner)

Little Blue Button Stamps- Prize:  $15 gift certificate

Bugaboo- Prize:  $30 gift certificate

Really Reasonable Ribbon- Prize: $10 gift certificate


Sunny Studio Stamps- Prize: (2) $20 gift certificates

Shemakes.club- Prize: 1 month membership

IMPORTANT:
In order to be eligible to win the prizes, you need to leave a comment on each blog AND become a follower of each blog.  You have until Monday, May 8th to leave your comments and the winner will be announced on Jo's blog on Tuesday the 9th.

With all the details out of the way, here's my project.  I created a little gift bag and card combo for my husband's Step-Grandmother who's birthday is also this week.   Sit back and relax because this post is photo heavy!  I bought her this handmade goat's milk soap from a local farm.  Can you see all that lavender seed goodness on the top!?
Specially when I am giving a small gift, I really like to create some pretty packaging to go along with, so I made this cute little gift bag that is just the right size to hold the bar of soap.
Here is the closeup of the tag.  I recruited my oldest daughter to help with the flowers.  She punched out all the layers and then I showed her how to crumble them up until the fibers break down and you can separate the card stock into two layers.  It saved me a lot of time!!  Unfortunately, the photo doesn't show all 8 lovely, crumpled layers, but it is bit an fluffy.
And, of course, I had to make a coordinating birthday card.  My daughter also punched and crumbled the layers for this one.  The white definitely shows better in the pictures.
Because of the square shape of the card, I had to make my own envelope with my envelope punch board and I lightly stamped the image that goes with the leaf die I used on the card.
I used a small image from the same set to decorate the inside of the card, too:
And here is the picture of both the bag and card together:
 
Phew!!  You made it to the end!  Now you should head off to Megan Elizabeth's blog.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI "Mat Stack 3" and "Turning a New Leaf"
Dies: PTI "Mat Stack 3" and "Turning a New Leaf" and "Big Birthday Wishes"; Verve "Sprightly Sprigs" and "Flag It" banner; and Spellbinders "Fleur Di Lis Sqaures"

Challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge #193--embossing (I heat embossed the sentiment on the card)
Crazy 4 Challenges #383--music
Come And Get It--make it square
Unicorn Challenge #21--special occasion (blog anniversary AND birthday)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper--anything goes with patterned paper
Creative with Stamps #14--flowers

Crafting By Designs--anything goes
The Paper Shelter #292--flowers
Penny's Challenge #327--anything goes
Crafty Creations #340--anything goes
Feeling Sketchy #168--sketch


45 comments:

Nonnie's Cards and Gifts said...

Very pretty. I think the colors are so regal.

Lisa said...

What a stunning card and bag!! They're so elegant and beautiful!! I love the colors and design!! They makes such a gorgeous gift!! So happy to be hopping with you!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

(AJ) ArtJypsy said...

Gorgeous set. Love the black n white color combo with the touch of silver and the music theme. I am proud to be on Jo's DT along side you.. Hugs.

Gail said...

OOOOH Someone is going to be over the top with the lovely gift in the bag and card - thanks for showing us your lovely art work love the flowers!! thanks for the hop and have a blessed week!

Denise Bryant said...

Love the bag and card! Pretty presentation for the gift! I'm enjoying Jo's birthday hop to celebrate 5 years of blogging! I'm already a follower here!

Migdalia said...

I love the gorgeous card & bag!!love the black & white. Very elegant!
Super HAPPY to be hopping with you,
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M

Bonnie Garby said...

What a pretty birthday gift set. Such a wonderful way to present a gift.

Rannah Romps said...

What nice bags and cards! I love the musical ones best!!

Sherrie K. said...

WOW!!! What a beautiful gift set! I love the them and the wonderful color combination! Fabulous details!
So happy to be in the hop with you!
Sherrie K

Scrapper69 said...

Oh wow! Such a Stunning Gift Bag & Matching card! They are beautiful and I LOVE the crumbled flower.... Very Elegant set.. I'm sure your hubby's G-ma will love this special set! Have a wonderful day! :)

Theresa
Theresa’s Crafty Creations

Loose Stitches said...

Gorgeous card and gift bag Heather, love the colors and beautiful flowers! What a wonderful gift too!
Hugs, Sherry x
Loose Stitches and Unraveled Threads

Angie said...

Perfect gift bag and card for someone special! I really love the splash of purple in the black and white. Happy to be hopping with you. xx

Christine said...

I agree---it's so much fun to make packaging for little gifts. I am pinning your pretty bag! Love the black and silver accents...so feminine and elegant.

Frys said...

Beautiful set!! Am so loving this hop! Such talent!

Edwina said...

Fabulous gift bag and card. She will love it. Lavender soap is a great gift too. Edwina Brown

Unknown said...

happy birthday.. Beautiful card.. thanks for sharing,participating in blogversary

Cara said...

Wonderful card and gift bag! What a lovely way to present a small gift.
Thanks for sharing!
(Hugs) Cara
My Creative Chaos {My Personal Blog}

Petra L said...

Think she will be happy to receive this for her Birthday, I would.

Xx

Patsy Long said...

Wow! What a stunning collection you've made Heather. I love the monochromatic look, your flowers are gorgeous, love the layout, design and message. Thanks for joining us atThe Paper Shelter challenge this week. Patsy xx

Granmargaret said...

Lovely work. Best wishes, Margaret (Jo's DT)

Judy Rozema said...

Really cool bags - and such fun music paper! Thank you for linking up at Crazy 4 Challenges!

Dorothy S said...

That beautiful set makes the gift even more special.

Pam Sebring Iowa said...

What a lovely gift! I always like nice little homemade local gifts! Your card and gift bag are beautiful! I love black and white...they look very rich and fancy...crisp and clean and can be made for any occasion! Great job and I'm sure she'll love it! Congratulations on the 5th birthday! ❤️❤️❤️

Jean said...

Oh wow what a stunning set, loving them.
.Thanks for joining us over at Penny's.
Jean xx

Billie A said...

Very pretty. Love the black, white and silver . Stunning.

Barbara Washburn said...

What a lovely project! I love your comment that you HAD to create a bag just for the soap and an envelope for the card. Your relative should not just love the soap but all the time and effort you put into the thought and creation of it! Thanks for sharing with Unicorn Challenges. Barbara DT

The Crafty Critter said...

I just love this bag and card! The black and white are stunning! Thank you for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenges.
-Miranda DT
TheCraftyCritter.com

Donna said...

What a stunning gift and like how you coordinated everything! Your daughter did a great job on the flowers!

Christina said...

Hi Heather! Now, what better way to celebrate a birthday than with music! What a beautiful set of musical note card and bag you've created! Very classic too with the black and white color combo. I also like how you layout the large flower on the side with the vine there. Beautiful inside sentiment as well. Heather, it is so lovely to be able to hop along with you to help Jo celebrates her big 5. Such fun! May you have a lovely rest of your weekend. Take care.

Billie A said...

I'm back with my Creative with Stamps hat on.. Again your gift bag is awesome. The black flower and the black/white/silver is awesome. So glad you shared your project at Creative with Stamps.

Billie A
Creative with Stamps
Inspiration Destination
Catch the bug
Aud Sentiments
Stampavie and More

Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator said...

Oh Heather! This gift bag and matching card are so GORGEOUS and so elegant!!! Very fitting for the grandmother! WOW... I absolutely adore the colors here... that hint of silver really makes this pop and look so very formal...I love the background music note paper... it's almost as if you are singing Happy birthday to her! And your daughter did an amazing job with those flowers! They look amazing!!! Just a gorgeous and elegant project combo! And I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such an amazing friend and designer! You truly are so special to me and I am so honored to have you help me celebrate an amazing and special day ... my 5th blogaversary!!! I am blessed that I can call you my friend... thank you for all that you do for the team!
And Sorry it took me so long to stop by and write this but the last couple of days have been rough with internet issues and health!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Hugs,
Jo

Vivian Foo said...

They are all so lovely created!

bumblebee creations said...

Loving your card and little bag!! The soap sounds yummy!!

Lisa Lara said...

Gorgeous card and tag Heather. Love the black and white.

Caroline Weidenhiller said...

The border is a great touch to the card, great stuff
thanks for joining creativewithstampschallenge

Beebeebabs said...

Love your card and bag thanks for sharing!!!

Alpna said...

WOW...Gorgeous card. Truly awesome. Glad to hop with you.
Alpna

Kellie 0:) said...

Just gorgeous Heather. Love it all - your flowers are awesome. Happy Hopping

Penny Light/Light Whimsy said...

What wonderful coordination between your card and the bag. Such lovely design work and perfect layering! Thanks for sharing your talent at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge!

Audrey Ernst (hippieaud) said...

Gorgeous bag, love the colors and papers you used! Thanks so much for playing in our Flowers challenge at The Paper Shelter this week. Hugs:) Audrey DT
(PS Will get you all the info. on other DT tomorrow).

Lilian said...

Beautiful projects! Love the flowers...and that you asked your daughter to help! =)
Thank you for joining us at Creative With Stamps!
Lilian
The Leaf Studio

Michelle said...

What a wonderful gift combo! Excellent job!

Thanks for joining us @ Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge! Hope to see you back again soon :)

Granmargaret said...

Lovely work. Thank you for joining the challenge at Feeling Sketchy. Hope to see you again next time.

Crafty Mamma Mia said...

Hi Heather - sorry I'm late in coming round, but thanks for playing at Feeling Sketchy. Wow! These are amazing projects! I love the colour scheme you've used - so elegant and our sketch looks fab with a square as the focal point. And the flowers? Your daughter did a great job!
Helen x (DT)

Hanne said...

Gorgeous card. Love the square shape instead of the round in the sketch, and the colors make this card so elegant. Thanks for playing with us at Feeling Sketchy.