Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Day 2: Beyond The Card {Growing in Unity}

For today's Growing in Unity (GIU) (see my Day 1 post for the background on GIU) project I used two different sets of Unity stamps and scrapbooking paper to alter a plain white gift bag.  I LOVE  this sentiment and it makes this gift bag usable for many occasions.  Altering (and up-cycling) gift and paper bags is a great way to use all that scrapbooking paper you've been collecting.  Add some wonderful Unity stamps and you have a gift wrapping anyone would love to receive.

Supply List
Unity stamps:  Birdie Inspiration and Melody Ross It's all worth it
Gift Bag:  You can up-cycle any store bag or purchase plain bags at Michael's.
Paper:  The patterned paper was first printed as part of the first American Crafts Dear Lizzy collection.  But I recently found it at Michael's under the Recollections brand.  Also used Bazzil & Hambly cardstock.
Lace:  The Piece by Piece
Dies:  Spellbinders cirlce & scallop dies for the gift tag

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24 comments:

  1. MariaApril 24, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Wonderful job! Love the bright spring colors! Thanks for being this week's GIU girlie!

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  2. Denise BryantApril 24, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Pretty card! Love the color combo!
    DeniseB

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  3. mlady012April 24, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    I like that bird... Now, how did I miss that one?lolVery pretty card!!Great sentiment

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  4. Queens411April 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Hi Tammy,leaving a comment... HAPPY TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Walking on WaterApril 24, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Wow! what a pretty card and love the stamps and the colors you used! :)

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  6. DebbieApril 24, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    So pretty!!!

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  7. DeejayApril 24, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    oh pretty pretty..
    love the lace, and the quote.. :)

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  8. KathrynApril 24, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Beautiful colors for spring! Thanks for sharing such a good tip about wrapping gifts.

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  9. LindaApril 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Oh wow that is a wonderful sentiment! Beautiful gift bag!

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  10. JPScrapsApril 24, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Super pretty!!

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  11. SHartlApril 24, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Oh, I love the way you reused a gift bag and were able to use paper scraps! This is SO pretty with all those gorgeous colors!

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  12. JUDIApril 25, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    I love the idea of decorating gift bags, I haven't tried it yet but I have it on my list of things to do. I love the colors in this paper, it is so peaceful, it just makes you feel good. Good job.
    With Love Judi

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  13. Houses Built of CardsApril 25, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Beautiful bag - LOVE the color combo!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  14. veronicaApril 25, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    very pretty. love the colors!

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  15. Miriam PrantnerApril 25, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Such a pretty card! Love that sentiment and the paper is perfect!

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  16. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I of course love the Unity stamps but I especially like the color combination you chose - so fresh and clean!
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  17. michibApril 25, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Gorgeous gift bag ~ love the colour combination you used.

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  18. mtscrapgalApril 25, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    The gift bag is gorgeous. I love Unity stamps because they are so inspirational. Thanks

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  19. Toni KApril 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    So pretty! You have made some gorgeous stuff this week :)

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  20. CarolApril 25, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Very pretty gift bag!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. B. PoterajApril 25, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    The simple bird looks really cute. I like that you didn't color it in.

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  22. sharon gApril 25, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    The paper you chose is so springy and pretty.

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  23. jengdApril 25, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Great card- those papers are gorgeous together!

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  24. StampNKApril 26, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Wow, this is a great way to use the stamps and scraps of paper! I have a bunch of plain gift bags that would be so fun to dress up!

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