Today I've been sorting the stuff to take to demonstrate gift bag making using wallpaper. There are some really nice wallpapers about at the moment and I just had to take some test samples to try at home. You can see how to make these from the Crafty Beggars video (2 minutes in) I have made some cords from threads I have (hence the drill with a hook) or they are recycled ones.The flower wall - hanging I showed in my blog (link here) is finished and we took it to the Gallery on Friday for the official opening by the mayor of the Core Theatre. The mayoress was incredibly impressed. It took me and my mate Steph ages deciding on it's final configuration but in the end we decided to mount with a frame - donated from my stash. All the ladies who made flowers haven't seen it yet but it will be put up properly in a couple of weeks - I had to grab a bit of wall on the day and re-figure a bit of metal on the wall with duck tape.
Off to do some desk-hopping now with a coffee and if you want to join in follow the link for the WOYWW 7th anniversary.
Jackie x
Happy 7th WOYWW!! Thanks for joining in the crafting madness, Jackie - I've really loved seeing what you make, you always have something different on the go. I'm definitely going to check out that wallpaper paper bag tutorial, what a great idea!!
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Thanks Jan -just about to paint some anaglypta to take along. Never need to buy a wine bottle gift bag again x
DeleteThat sounds like a great idea - I have left over wall paper rolls in my loft going back to the 70's - it must be in fashion again by now! I shall be checking out the tutorial, many thanks for the link. The flowers are beautiful - what a spectacular display, and such a lot of work gone into them all, your ladies must be very proud of themselves.
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Diana #22
Now that is a clever idea of using wallpaper for gift bags. Great flower display. Have a great week.
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Your floral display is gorgeous! And I've got a few rolls of spare wallpaper around here, as well as some ancient sample books :) I would love to have a drawer full of old keys to use!
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RosA
What a clever idea to use wall paper. I didn't know wall paper was still about. (sorry, I live out in the sticks!)
ReplyDeleteYou flower arrangement is stunning! Well done you!
I am determined to visit everyone. I have dedicated today to WOYWW. (a freezer meal for hubby I'm afraid!)
Happy 7th WOYWW anniversary
Lisca#16
Oh my goodness - that flower hanging is stunning - what a work of art! Happy WOYWW 7th anniversary! x Jo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I bet all the ladies will love seeing what they helped create. Happy WOYWW anniversary
ReplyDeleteSharon K #45
I've got some retro wallpaper waiting to be used for some craft project, yours may just do the trick.
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are fantastic.
Hope the ICAD challenge gets people freed up. It is good.
Lynn 15 x
Hi Jackie, The wallpaper bags sound very interesting, so will be checking the video.
ReplyDeleteLove your flower wall hanger is beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy 7th WOYWW Anniversary
Sue #24
Super wall hanging, scrumptious colours. What a great idea to use wallpaper to make bags too. As for my bee ATCs I only had the 2 bees in my stash and no idea where they came from so unable to replicate my design. I love bees though. Thanks for visiting me and Happy WOYWW 7th Anniversary BJ#20
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea to make gift bags from wallpaper! And you can pinch some samples for free from most major stores. Your wall hanging looks lovely and colourful! Thanks for visiting earlier :)
ReplyDeleteThose bags are so clever..and the wall hanging is delicious! Elaine. No 33
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie, loving your flower display. Wishing you a happy 7th woyww anniversary, Angela x 30
ReplyDeleteHello Ms. Jackie, LOVE The flower display and I will be checking out that video...smile. Happy 7th WOYWW Anniversary! Scrapbook Lynne Mizera, WOYWW#58
ReplyDeletegreat flower wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary!!
Have a great day.
Diane - WOYWW #2
oooooh wallpaper gift bags sounds like a brilliant idea! I totally LOVE that wall hanging - are the flowers crocheted? Happy WOYWW anniversary :o) Annei C #27
ReplyDeleteThose are fantastic wallpapers. Beautiful wall hanging. Happy belated WOYWW Anniversary! Hope you have a great and crafty week. LisaDV #44
ReplyDeleteI would have been by sooner, but not long after I linked at Jan's, thunderstorms knocked my power out. To make matters worse, my internet is having a meltdown, and I have to reboot after nearly every person I visit. But I still hope to visit everyone this weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour wallpaper bags sound wonderful. We can no longer get the anaglyptus wallpaper here in the states. We used to get free samples, but they stopped giving them away. I suspect it's because they found out we were making art with them. Love the floral hanging. It is awesome. Happy 7th WOYWW Anniversary from # 5.
I have to go check out that video. Love the way your flower frame turned out. So bright and happy.
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