Monday, June 2, 2008

Earthy Tote

I'm starting to feel like I have my stamping mojo back after this project. I really love it. I made this little note card tote for today's SCS challenge. It was to make a set of 3x3 cards and then a box or something matching to put them in. I had an idea for a tote style box that was held together on the sides with the word window punch strips. It didn't come out quite as I saw it in my head but I like it none the less. The base of the tote is 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 and then scored at 2 3/4 flip and score there again. The edges of the punches are attached with sticky strip and then the ribbon was wrapped around to form the handles.

The cards are super clean and simple to match the earthy theme. I stamped the main image on most of them in celery and then highlighted the edges with the Old Olive marker.


I have to leave you with my favorite photo from my nephews birthday party on Sunday. He's such a ham!

16 comments:

Jess said...

Sarah, this is such a cool project! I would not have thought to use that kit for small cards, but it is so gorgeous! Love it love it love it!!

Jessie/knightrone said...

I love the tote you created and the cards are beautiful too!! Super cute picture of your nephew too!!

Unknown said...

sarah...awesome card tote! love the "earthy" feel to it!

Dawn said...

Fabulous idea for the tote! Love it all.

Renee said...

What a great picture! Love his expression on his face!

Love your tote also it's very clever:)

Carole Bryson said...

Oh wow - love the tote and cards. Really elegant

Anonymous said...

Those cards are so pretty! I'm totally going to copy this idea!

Anonymous said...

Love this, it's gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

PS/ Your nephew is adorable too!

Anonymous said...

I am such a sucker for your clean card designs. And I love your choice of green and brown. Girl scout cookies… yum!

Linsey R said...

oh, he's an absolute doll! I love to see a kid who loves to smile! I fell in love with your Earthy tote-n-notes (hehe0 set over at SCS and I'm just as enamored with them now! This is such a gorgeous look Sarah! A super awesome gift for anyone! You couldn't possibly loose your mojo, though--you are totally amazing and always do fabulous work! hugs

mel m. m. mccarthy said...

You've got mojo alright! This is astounding. I love the sides on your tote and your cards. Green and white is my ultimate fave lately. You;ve really taken it to a new level. Such gorgeous artistic simplicity. Thanks for givin my mojo a jump start! :0)

Carolina said...

Beautiful tote and cards - such wonderful color combo and perfect to show of this set!

AJ said...

LOVE, LOVE *LOVE* that gift set!!!
waaaaay too cute!!!!
cute little kiddo too!!!

Erin McKinney said...

I love this cute little bag of cards!!! You did a great job with the stamp....now I want that set!:)

chica21b said...

I love your tote!