Monday, October 8, 2012

The Kraft Journal 91 - Recycle / Reuse

Happy Monday morning to you!

{A Woohoo Top 3 Honors at My Craft Spot on 10/17/2012 Thank you so much}

This week at The Kraft Journal the challenge is Recycle and Reuse.  I created a treat bag altered from a Light Kraft Envelope. I cut the top off using my pinking shears to look like a bag. You would never know it was an envelop huh? It was decorated with pumpkins from Inspired by Stamping Pumpkin Faces. I then embellished with a darling tag that was die-cut created from a box headed for the recycling bin. You make your chipboard out of anything. This is what I used to create the tag mentioned above.
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Once it was die-cut it was  embossed, painted, distressed, and sanded. I used Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock to die-cut a circle to create a sentiment from Inspired by Stamping Mason Jar Add On II.  

I used the Buff Ivory Labels to personalize the goodies.
So, not a bad way to use some envelopes in a different way to give some home baked cookies and fall sweet treats! :-) Don't forget to recycle to make your own chipboard.  We are off to deliver this batch of goodies to our crossing guard.

I hope you will play along with our Recycle / Reuse challenge this week at The Kraft Journal.  All those that participate in our challenges for the month will have a chance to win a $15.00 gift certificate from The Kraft Outlet....and you also get a chance to be considered for The Feature Me Friday artist post on The Kraft Journal blog! How Cool is that?

I would like to personally add this over at Papercraft Star - Anything Goes
Paper Issues: Halloween Harvest Time
My Craft Spot: A Treat For You!

Hope your week is full of blessings!
~Tammy~
{Recipe}
Stamps: Inspired By Stamping - Pumpkin Faces, Mason Jar Add Ons, Halloween Tags
Paper: The Kraft Outlet - Lunch Bag Kraft
Ink: Stampin' UP!
Other: Buttons: Sand: DeNami Designs, Ribbon: American Crafts, Labels: The Kraft Outlet,, Dies: PTI, Spellbinders

29 comments:

Jessi Fogan said...

YOU are the recycling master (mistress? See, that sounds bad!) lol - now every box that's bound for the recycling bin gets checked out by me first :) Such a fab little giftie idea & would make excellent Christmas packets too!

Mary Pat Siehl said...

oh awesome!! what a great way to recycle!!

Mary Ann said...

Awesome!Love what you did...

Becky Garrison said...

I absolutely love your project, especially that tag! I would never have thought to make a tag from a box like that, although I have used cereal and cracker boxes for chipboard for years! Great job!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Ohhhhhhhhh this is AWESOME!! I love love love love those pumpkins!!!

Debbie said...

Awesome project! Love your work!

Tracy said...

Fantastic project Tammy! Envelopes are more versatile than people think. :-) The embossed tag is wonderful. Luv me some chipboard. LOL Hugs!

Audrey Pettit said...

I love using envelopes for treat bags, and LOVE your Halloween version, Tammy! The pumpkin stamp with the kraft is so fabulous, and your recycled tag is amazing. Love the embossing and shabby paint! FAB!

Doreen said...

Love you fabulous creation.xxx

Annette Allen said...

girl you are amazing...so creative and awesome...
love these amazing creations..

Bonnie said...

What a great idea, Tammy!

Jean Martin said...

This is suuuuch a great idea Tammy!!!! I'm going to have to try this out! :)

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Jeanne J. said...

I love that you showed you can make something beautiful with everyday items you find around the house - I would never have guessed that anything on these projects were recycled - beautiful!

Lisa said...

Oh wow, what an awesome recycle, Tammy!! I love the embossing on the tag!! Fabulous projects as always!!

Lisa
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Karen B. said...

Wow. Excuse me while I pick my jaw up from the ground.

Anonymous said...

Great project Tammy! Wow! I just posted this beauty on the IBS FB page! Hugs, J

3treescreations@gmail.com said...

Wowzers - such a great project! Love that you recycled boxes!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Papercraft Star.

Deanne :)

Geri said...

Love your reclaimed project! Thanks for stopping by my blog today. This is my first visit to your cyber home and it will not be my last - loved reading your posts and your work is awesome! I'll be back!
:) Geri, Manitoba Stamper

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Mona Pendleton said...

What a darling project! Great way to upcycle and make such sweet treat presentations! Who wouldn't love to receive their candy all dolled up like so??? ;)

Elizabeth Allan said...

A creatively fantastic way to transition an envelope into an adorable treat bag Tammy!

Unknown said...

I love how you recycle Tammy. ;) Your tag is fabulous and I love the envelope that became a bag. The sweet treats look yummy lol. Awesome projects!

GiGi said...

Super cute bags! I love the pumpkins and how you recycled! Thanks for playing at My Craft Spot!

Houses Built of Cards said...

WONDERFUL project!!! So glad you joined us this week at My Craft Spot!!!

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Anonymous said...

What a great idea Tammy!! Your right you would never know it is an envelope!! Love the pumpkins on the bag and your sweet tag!

Sue Lelli said...

Tammy, your recycled tag is AMAZING and this project is just so CUTE and festive! LOVE it!

VanessaB said...

so awesome! :)

rockpapercricut said...

Hello, cuteness! I would never guess this started as some recycled paper. Your tag turned out amazing! Thanks for entering your project in the *Treats For You* challenge at My Craft Spot blog. :)

Ally