Remember yesterday I mentioned for you to check back and see what I was going to create to package the tulip Thank You cards I made? I finally got it done this evening! I saw this Tote Purse on Tracy Harp's blog back before Christmas, and immediately saved it, knowing it was a project I was going to have to try! I won't bore you with extreme details or instructions because Tracy has done a fabulous job of explaining! Be sure to see this post for the tall version (like mine) and this post for the short/sideways version. Either one is awesome! I chose to do the tall one because it was easier to cut the box on my guillotine cutting board.
Here's what the front of the tote looks like! This is going to my Prayer Pal from church. She is also the Christian Ed director, so I'm hoping she'll get some good use out of those thank you cards! My favorite aunt has a birthday later this week, and my Mom's birthday is in March. I definitely see a set like this in their futures!
Thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous day!
Stamps: 3-Step Bitty Tulip Bouquet, sentiment from 3-Step Hearts & Roses (Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, Pink Pirhouette, designer paper (Stampin' Up!), white (Gary Burlin)
Inks: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Bravo Burgundy, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Always Artichoke (Stampin' Up!), Momento Rhubarb Stalk (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), brads (Basic Grey), ribbon (craft supply), clear box #FB17 (Clear Bags)
Oh, my, this is darling! I love it! These cards are wonderful too! Thanks for this amazing idea and inspiration! I am making a set of cards for our grandson's homeschool choir fundraiser, and this will be perfect. That three-step tulip is wonderful!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | January 13, 2009 at 03:47 AM
Well, you have outdone yourself! This is just beautiful and I would not want to give it away, just sit and look at it! The stamp images themselves are just so realistic and the colors really make it outstanding!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | January 13, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Wow Tammy! This is such an incredible gift you've created! The cards are lovely and the tote you put them in is just beautiful! I'm just loving this project!!
Posted by: Carol | January 13, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Oh my, that is really gorgeous. You do such a good job on those tulips and my birthday is next month (grin).
Posted by: Bev J. | January 13, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Thank you for giving us the link to make our own totes :D! Your tote is just as lovely as all those beautiful Thank You cards that go inside. I am making a set of notecards for my aunt for her birthday at the end of this month so this tote link came in perfect timing ;o). Very, very pretty gift for your friend at church. She will love it!
Barb
Posted by: Barb | January 13, 2009 at 08:59 AM
So Super Cute!!!!
Posted by: Anita | January 13, 2009 at 09:59 AM
This is FAB!!!! Love the striking colors and the crisp white ribbon. Lovely job!! Thanks for links back to my blog.
Posted by: tracy harp | January 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Aw, shucks, Tammy! I'm trying to be good and here you go tempting me with these gorgeous tulips. Love, love, love this purse, too. You are just too talented for words!
Posted by: Charlene | January 13, 2009 at 10:42 AM
I LOVED the thank you cards and now this matching tote ... AWESOME!!!
Posted by: Darlene (SCS:akronstamperdpk) | January 13, 2009 at 10:58 AM
This is really pretty. I have made it my goal to share my creativity with people this year and what better way to do it then to send them off with something like this. Thank you for another great idea and inspiration!
Posted by: Carollee | January 13, 2009 at 04:55 PM
The bag and the cards are gorgeous. I'm sure the recipients will love them!
Posted by: Anna/Oma | January 13, 2009 at 06:08 PM
AMAZING!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kimberly Crawford | January 13, 2009 at 11:38 PM
This is just wonderful Tammy!! What a great little tote!! :)
Posted by: Dee Jackson | January 13, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Your tote purse is beautiful!
Posted by: Cheryl B. | January 14, 2009 at 08:38 AM