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Sunday, 30 October 2016

Pile It On! Challenge - Scraps & Offcuts

We have another fun new Pile It On! Challenge starting today...and the theme is:

'Use Scraps & Offcuts'

Our sponsor this month is Fresh Brewed Designs:
Prize - 3 Digi Stamps of the winner's choice!

I used scraps of Halloween papers to create a patchwork effect on a treat bag...the papers are the remnants of some My Mind's Eye 'Boo to You!' and 'Spider's Web' collections that I've had for years. I distressed the edges using some 'Black Soot' Distress Ink, and my distressing tool, then added some stitching using my CutterBee Bug and black & white gel pens. The little tag is from an accessories sheet that came with some of the papers...I added  couple of stamped sentiments from the Penny Black 'Spooky' set and ties it to the bag using some black & white Baker's twine. Once I'd filled the bag with treats, I tied the handles together using some offcuts of ribbon.


Here are the challenges I've piled on:
For more inspiration from my lovely DT buddies, please pop over to the Pile It On! Challenge.
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11 comments:

  1. Sue's Crafty Corner30 October 2016 at 13:13

    A fantastic bag, love the combination of papers too.

    Sue xx

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  2. Dotty Jo30 October 2016 at 13:31

    Love it! Jo x

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  3. Maarit at Violets Corner30 October 2016 at 15:07

    Fabulous bag, love it too!

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  4. Jenna ♥30 October 2016 at 18:17

    Hi Helen! This is wonderful Halloween gift bag!!!! Love it!!! Have a great Sunday!!!
    I send warm hugs from CR :-)
    Jenna
    Jenna's Design

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  5. Di31 October 2016 at 11:46

    What fun this is Helen! Brilliant how you've used the papers and a perfect tag too. The 'spider web' ribbon around the handles is such a great idea too!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  6. Lisa Walsh @ www.papercraftbusiness.com31 October 2016 at 12:45

    Hi Helen,
    I have just been browsing around & fell onto your blog, saw your treat bag & simply had to let you know that I love the work you have put into this. I am a big fan on papercrafters that use their paper scraps as we all have them laying around waiting to be used (which hardly ever happens in my craft studio :) I love the patchwork & distressed effect, the lace, ribbon & tag really complete the look. A fantastic job. Thank you for sharing it with us.

    Lisa
    Papercraft Business

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  7. Jan 31 October 2016 at 21:52

    I just love this design. Thanks for joining us at Fab N Funky xx Jan DT

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  8. Barb31 October 2016 at 21:57

    What a great Halloween project this is Helen and a great way to use up scraps. A really fun project. Barbxx

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  9. Alison1 November 2016 at 19:42

    Fantastic creation - I love all the little bits of papers you've used. Thank you for joining us at Fab'n Funky.
    Alison x

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  10. Caryn2 November 2016 at 13:52

    Gorgeous Halloween gift bag - love how you decorated this.

    Thanks for playing along at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  11. Miranda5 November 2016 at 01:40

    Love, love, love your bag! Thanks for playing along at HIMCR!

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Thanks for taking the time to look and comment on my cards! Helen x