Monday, November 26, 2012

Christmas Goodie Bags From Scraps

I won't be hanging stockings for Christmas.  I'll be hanging goodie bags made from scrap material........Okay, I may hang stockings too.  For now, I'm working on bags.  Caution, the imperfections are intentional.  I love to beat things up a bit.



I used canvas cloth for these, and used the "Fabric Printing" method for the images.  I only added one handle at the back for hanging.




I used some of my vintage Christmas images.  The bags are about 8x10.  Keeping it simple, I just stitched around the edges, and frayed it a bit.  I wanted a worn, vintage look.  The handles are the hemmed edges of the canvas cloth.  I just cut a section, and stitched it to the bag.













This bag was copied in color.  I didn't stitch this one, I used fusing tape.




I also added a pattern to the back.  It's a copy of vintage wrapping paper.  I dunked the bag in watered down coffee to get the aged look.






Actually, they've all been dunked. I just left "The First Noel" bag in the coffee longer than the others.

You can stuff them with goodies, a floral arrangement, etc.................



I have soooooo many variations to this, and other projects to share.  See ya soon.


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40 comments:

  1. Angie @ Knick of TimeNovember 25, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    These are darling, Rosemary - such a great idea!

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  2. SusanNovember 25, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Rosemary, what beautiful work you did creating these bags. These are so adorable!

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  3. At Rivercrest CottageNovember 25, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Love your bags, dunked and all. Wouldn't it be cute to make some stockings like this too?

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  4. Barbara JeanNovember 25, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    you are the craftinest (is that a word?) =) girl I've ever seen!!

    love these...so many take offs running through my mind....but you get things done! (unlike myself)

    blessings
    barb

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  5. AnneNovember 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Cute bags Rosemary! You are one busy lady! Will you have time to decorate your home for the holidays?
    xx
    Anne

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  6. BlissNovember 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    These are awesome, pinned 'em.

    Bliss

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  7. VictoriaNovember 25, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Your creative mind never rests Rosemary, these are gorgeous!!!

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  8. Gail @Purple Hues and MeNovember 25, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I had to pin this along with printing on fabric! Love your creative ideas!

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  9. DonnaNovember 25, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I love your bags, Rosemary! What a fun and creative idea! I think they would make wonderful gift bags, too!!!

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  10. PamelaNovember 25, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Rosemary these are darling! Absolutely love them to pieces. Off to see if you have any in your shop.

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  11. karen@somewhatquirkyNovember 25, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    These bags are wonderful! Very very cute.

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  12. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I love these, Rosemary! The vintage graphics are wonderful.

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  13. Heaven's WalkNovember 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I am actually running out of adjectives for you, Rosemary. lol! Amazing, creative, genius, brilliant, awesome......hmmmmm....what else...? I think I'm speechless....again. lolol!

    xoxo laurie

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  14. BECKYNovember 25, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    You are so creative, Rosemary! These look wonderful!! Love that they got dunked, too. That always gives things just a little more character!

    Have a lovely week!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  15. Rose @ Walnut AcreNovember 25, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Love these! Since I sing in the choir at church I especially love the music patterns,

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  16. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingNovember 25, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Oh, I love these! Are you going to put The First Noel one in your Etsy shop by any chance? That's my fave. If yes, I'll take it! LOL.

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  17. KellyNovember 25, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Those are so unique! So many ways you could use those.

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  18. Little Miss MaggieNovember 25, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Great project, Rosemary. These would even be wonderful for hostess gifts. I love the music sheet one the best.

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  19. One More Time EventsNovember 25, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    These are Great! Love them all.

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  20. Mary Palumbo CollingsNovember 26, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Those look great Rosemary... you are so talented.
    Ciao for now...

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  21. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 26, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    These are great, Rosemary! I love the images. I could just see these filled with Christmas greenery, too.

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  22. Shabby chic SandyNovember 26, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    These turned out really nice! What a great idea. Love the images.

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  23. OliveNovember 26, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Gorgeous and I am all about coffee and coffee colored objects:}

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  24. CynthiaNovember 26, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    These bags are amazing! I love them.

    Cynthia

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  25. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsNovember 26, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    You are so creative and your 'tutorial' sharing is so very helpful. Love your bags.
    Joy

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  26. Nyanser av vittNovember 26, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    They are absolutely outstanding. Soooooo beautiful
    Have à nice day. For me it is very soon time for bed
    Agneta

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  27. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 26, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Love the bags, Rosemary! What a neat substitution for stockings! You're so creative!

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  28. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 26, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Rosemary I love them!! My favorite one is the The First Noel!

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  29. Shari @ turnstylevogue.comNovember 26, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Oh gosh, those are so sweet. I love them!! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

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  30. Pat C.November 26, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Oh, I do love these!♥ What a clever idea! (And thank you for sharing your techniques with us--you are so sweet!) xoxo

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  31. GailNovember 26, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Love your Christmas goodies bags Rosemary!

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  32. Roxanne ReinhartNovember 26, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    You are simply amazing!

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  33. County Line RoadNovember 26, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    I adore these!!! Where are you at Kane?

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  34. Leena Milligan LanteigneNovember 27, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    These are so cute and what a clever alternative to stockings! Glad you're having so much fun creating! Hugs, Leena

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  35. DebbiedoosNovember 27, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Those are adorable Rosemary and sure to be a hit!

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  36. Burlap LuxeNovember 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    O, o oh! Rosemary these sweet holiday bags inspire the best. Love them, truly these are something I want to try doing, next year I suppose :)
    I thought I was busy, but I am convinced that you never sleep :)
    Thank you for all the wonderfully inspiring pieces you add to our creative lives, and getting our hands involved in wanting to create like you.
    Thank you dear friend for making time to visit me, and comments that joy my heart.
    Xox
    Doré

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  37. N.L WallaceNovember 28, 2012 at 3:38 PM

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  38. Lee WallaceNovember 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I am so loving these bags Miss Rosemary. They are gorgeous!!! You really inspire me so much. I wish you lived close to me:)I love love all your ideas. You are the friend that I need to kick me in the brain from time to time. LOL!

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  39. tibbyDecember 1, 2012 at 8:10 AM




    🌺🌺🌺I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!

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  40. Karina RussellDecember 5, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Rosemary, these are beautiful!

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