Mothers' Day is just around the corner so for today's Stamp Simply Challenge let's make "Just a Little Thing" for Mom - or for whomever you please. Today we are making small creations -- and the choice is yours! You could make an ATC, a bookmark, a small project with an Inchie, a tiny card (3 x 3 or smaller), a gift tag -- whatever you can dream up -- but make JUST A LITTLE THING today.
Stop by Sharon Johnson's blog for all the challenge details, and see her stunning sample! And we welcome a new member to the Stamp Simply team today, too! Deb Saaranen has joined us in the past as a Guest Designer and is now joining our team as a regular member! We also bid good-bye (hopefully just a temporary one!) to Dee Jackson, as she has been having some health problems and felt it necessary to step down. Please keep Dee in your prayers, and stop by her blog if you have time and leave her a comment to let her know you're thinking of her! I'm sure she'll enjoy reading all those comments when she's back on her feet!
My sample for today isn't necessarily little, but it isn't very big as far as gift bags go, so I think it qualifies! I used the Funky Bag template by Kelleigh Ratzlaff designs from the DigiChick that I used for my Paper Craft Planet 3-D Tuesday post earlier this week. Believe me when I say this little bag is the easiest thing in the world! Just print it out on your choice of paper, score some lines, fold and glue... zip, zip, zip and you're done! It took me longer to pick out a flower/desiger paper/color combination than it did to make this bag! The only stamping here, as you can see, is "Mom" stamped on the front with Versamagic ink, and clear embossed. There's a great gift shop next to our store that my Mom likes to shop at when she's visiting us, so I'm planning to get her a gift certificate to that store and slip it into this bag to give her for Mother's Day! (And, by the way... do I get any bonus points for using SU! Orchid Opulence on my bag? Does anyone use that color anymore? LOL)
Stop by these blogs and see what the other "little things" the Stamp Simply team has designed to inspire you today!
Barbara Anders, May Guest Designer
Julie Koerber
Jennifer Buck
Janine Orchard
Becky Oehlers
AJ Otto
Deb Saaranen
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great FRIDAY! I plan to spend all day at work stamping in preparation for a new Card Buffet next week! Jealous? I've got SUCH a great job! :)
Stamps: Whole Family (Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock: Orchid Opulence, designer paper (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Versamagic Hint of Pesto (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder (ProvoCraft), brads (K & Company), flower and leaf (craft supply).
This is so cool Tammy and of course I LOVE your color combo!! Have fun today!!
Posted by: Darlene (akronstamperdpk) | May 08, 2009 at 08:11 AM
Tammy, I love this template bag, but curious, how big is it really? I have a feeling that when I'm printing it out it's not printing out to full size. Any tips?
Posted by: Kim Howard | May 08, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Tammy, this is super cute!!! Big things come in small packages :) I love it!!!
Posted by: Barbara | May 08, 2009 at 09:39 AM
This is just adorable Tammy! Love your color choices, and the blossom is a perfect touch!
Posted by: Deb Saaranen | May 08, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Love your bag! That flower and the embossed corner just makes it pop. Adorable as usual. Pat
Posted by: Pat Adam | May 08, 2009 at 11:15 AM
I love the embossed purple flap!!! Great gift :) Hope your mom enjoys her surprise! Happy Mother's Day! :)
Posted by: Maria | May 08, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Gorgeous Tammy! You are one talented lady! tfs! :)
Posted by: jane wetzel | May 08, 2009 at 12:35 PM
So cute!! Love the flap on the bag too!
Posted by: Cathy | May 08, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Tammy, your gift bag is BEAUTIFUL! Great job!
Posted by: Kim B | May 08, 2009 at 03:53 PM
I'd use orchid if I had any! LOL It's beautiful with the green and I just LOVE this little bag! Is the template shared or must it be purchased? It's really a great way to present a gift certificate! I LOVE it!!
Carol
Posted by: Carol L | May 08, 2009 at 09:06 PM
Oh this is such a pretty bag! I love the orchid opulence with the green and mom will love it too! Have a very happy Mothers Day!!
Posted by: Danielle | May 08, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Hi - Just found your blog. Beautiful work! I love this gift bag!
Posted by: Marti Brenner | May 08, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Tammy this is beautiful!!! I love it!!
Posted by: Janine | May 09, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Tammy, YES!! I have been using Orchid Opulence for several weeks now for a Christian ladies' conference!! Love your "Mom" bag!! Would love to have that set of stamps in which "Mom" is in -- just my style of font, too!! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful creations; God has truly blessed you with a gift -- thank you for blessing others with it!! ~Amy S.~
Posted by: Amy Sabol | May 09, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Your project is AMAZING and your photo is over the top!!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | May 13, 2009 at 07:36 PM