Just a quick post today. I am going to show you some Trick or Treat bags that I created with Ignacio of Nicecrane's wonderful Spooky Halloween ATC Pack and some Kraft card stock. Ignacio also does some fabulous Halloween cones, which are very easy to construct, but I wanted to do something a little different for our older Grandchildren.
This is the front of the bags, they are 3" x 5" and approx 2" deep in size but fairly sturdy because I used good quality Kraft card (a gift from my lovely friend Mo of Almocraft). The one on the left has a couple of die cuts added (cobweb and Trick or Treat) and the one on the right has a stamped background and wording and some wonderful silk autumn leaves (a gift from another crafty friend Jo). The little dome in the middle is a Tim Holtz corked dome and has a sparkly skull inside.
This is a view of the back, more wonderful Nicecrane ATC images, a couple of die cuts on the left and stamping and a die cut bat on the right. To finish off I punched holes in the top and threaded thick wire through the left one and hessian cord through the right one. I did not do a template for the bags but a good scoreboard and an A4 piece of card is all that is required.
You can find the images I used HERE. Ignacio has some wonderful Halloween images, some scary, some just delightful, I hope you will check them out as they are idea for quick and easy makes.
Finally, I wanted to show you a wonderful Gothic home decor piece I purchased from the lovely Ali of Ali-Craft. They do the most fantastic Gothic/Steampunk gifts.
I am entering my little bags at Craft My Life where the October/November Challenge is 'Anything Goes - No Cards).
I am also entering them into Ali-Craft Challenge blog where the theme is Halloween.
Hope you are all well. Tomorrow we will be announcing the winner and top 3 over at Our Creative Corner, I hope you might find time to have a look. I will be engrossed in Day 2 of Tim's Creative Chemistry 102.... Big Hugs, Anne x
These are absolutely fabulous Anne. Bet you will be one popular grandmother!! You have used these super images in such a creative way. Like you, I am really enjoying this new Creative Chemistry course. See you there tomorrow! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic bags Anne. I bet the children will love them too. Hugs Rita xxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat bags and perfect for Halloween treats, I love how you have decorated them with super images and embellishments. I managed to pop into CC 102 this evening but haven't made anything
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Anne...I LOVE YOUR TRICK OR TREAT BAGS! They are too cute! I am such a nut about Halloween and I love vintage. Mix the two together and ... well ... I'm in heaven! Your two bags have such cute designs. I love your little corked dome stuck in between them, too. And your Gothic Halloween piece that you purchased....it's fabulous! Your grandchildren will love their little Trick Or Treat Bags. They are darling. Your work is always so beautifully done and always so unique. Thanks so much again, too, for the really sweet comment you left on my blog. Anne, you are such a wonderfully sweet lady who always says the most encouraging things. I smile from ear to ear when I read your comments because you always make me feel soooo good. :) THANK YOU! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, I always sit up and take notice when I see a posting of yours because your arty stuff is always so wonderful and these bags are no exception - your grands will love 'em.
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Elaine
...these are spook-tacular Anne, love them :))
ReplyDeleteWOW! These are wonderful Anne. Such fabulous images and I love all your detailing too.
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Hi Anne x wonderful Halloween bags lots of wonderful details. Hope you are well and won't be long till we meet.
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Annie x
your bags are fabulous anne and can't wait to see what you do with 102 - will be signing up eventually but I still have to finish 101! I'm hopeless - too much going on! Thanks for the link to Ignacios images too - I'm off there now to get some - great fr projects I've got coming up!!! Big Hugs Rachel xx
ReplyDeleteThese are soo gorgeous, Anne,
ReplyDeleteand your post just reminded me that my son needs a trick or treat bag too...
Do you have as much fun with CC 102 as I have? See you in class ;)
Hugs,
Claudia x
Hi Anne, I love your little bags I am sure your grandchildren will too. I recognise that little fellow in the corked dome hiding inbetween them! what a perfect fit. Hugs Mo x
ReplyDeleteI agree they are SPOOK-TACULAR, gorgeous images, love the cobwebs, these are winners, love the handle, the kids will loooooove them, fabulous creations, thanks for sharing your creativity with us and have a fabulous day, big hugs..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous spooky treat bags Anne, Nicecrane designs are fabulous... Love how you have used them...Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous bags Anne.xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful Anne - youv'e put such beautiful work into each of them and it shows. Love the little skull in the vial too! Wow I bet your home is gorgeously decorated. I hope you are well - thank-u very much for including me at OCC today. Nicola x
ReplyDeletethese are gorgeous , they look great and would make fab treat bags for anyone!
ReplyDeleteStill playing catch up and yet never getting caught up ....so this is just to say hello , have been looking at your lovely pieces and hope to get back to my normal comment levels soon, I know , I know I keep saying it :( but I do have the very best intentions! hugs Trace x
These are gorgeous Anne! so much work put into them huggles hun Sue xxx
ReplyDeleteOoh Anne, these treat bags are awesome! I love the way you have decorated them... And as for the home decor, I'm off to check out Ali Crafts! Fabulous makes Anne, hugs Carole Z xx
ReplyDeleteYour bags are a delight Anne and I guess you will be stuffing them full with sweets for your grand kids. The little dome with the skull in it is wonderful and the skull is a wowzer. I do love the biger dome. You have a busy month and how you are doing all of this I will never know!!!!
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Well done on the bags Anne they look great xx
ReplyDeleteOh these trick or treat bags are such Halloween sweetness! Beautifully decorated! Aren't the CC102 classes fun! I am taking a break to comment and see who is doing what! Have not started anything for Day 2! Enjoy the classes!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Anne and such gorgeous bags you have made, totally love them!!
ReplyDeleteYour bags are brilliant! Perfect for trick or treating. The home decor piece you picked up is so cool! xx
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous bags!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your skull decoration in the post below, too! :)
Great ideas Anne. I really must get me a score board, the idea of making bespoke bags is so appealing & your gothic dome is quite incredible. It reminds me of victoriana ones with stuffed animals in them (yuk), haha :o) xx
ReplyDeleteWunderschöne, traumhafte Taschen, liebe Anne.
ReplyDeleteIch liebe sie alle, und ich würde sie nicht benutzen wollen :-)
Liebe Grüße
Sophie xx
These are so amazing Anne! A real "treat" indeed! I love your apothecary jar in the background too!
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Hi Anne, what a great idea, I love the bags, you always put so much effort into your designs which is why they always look so professional.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you get so many comments, they are well deserved, you are always so positive when leaving comments yourself and have certainly given me the encouragement I needed in my first year of blogging. Big crafty Hugs, Angela and BP Mini Me, lol!
Oh, these are fabulous, Anne - brilliant use of Ignacio's images, and so perfectly decorated. Love the cobwebs, and that fabulous fiery autumn leaf... gorgeous makes!
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I love the webs on the bags! Those Nicecrane images are just fabulous! These awesome bags will be loved by the persons receiving them and the goodies you put inside. mmmm love the home decor dome you purchased, I will have to check her out! Have fun with Tim's class I know you will be creating some jaw dropping stuff when you are done with the class! I can hardly wait to see your creations!!
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Hugs Kelly
Anne
ReplyDeleteYou really are embracing Halloween.
Those bags are delightful especially the use of that fabulous cobweb die cut. Ignacio will be thrilled with the way you used the Nicecrane images.
That ornament is wonderful, I can see why you were drawn to purchase it.
Wishes
Lynne
Absolutely amazing Halloween Bags Anne,,,,,,love the way you used my pìct, and all over these spider webs and the steampunk ornament to showcase them waht a great idea,,,,,,,,,wooooooooooooo soooo funny spooktacular ones........You are Rock.
ReplyDeleteThose bags are fabulous Anne, love them and want them lol! I am now off to have a look at Ali Craft x
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these!!! Thank you for joining my All Crafts Challenge at Craft My Life, hope you can join us again :-) Elaine-xxx-
ReplyDeleteFlying visit Anne as I too am off to check out Ali Craft, thanks for the link sweets. Oops forgot to nearly say stunning gift bags plus fabulous use of the images.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs from Shirl x x
These are gorgeous Anne, your grandchildren will absolutely love them! Love how you've made the bags as well , so much more sturdy, I can see these becoming real treasures x
ReplyDeletelove these!!! they're amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteAnne what gorgeous gift bags! The way you combine your images and colours is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comment on my blog - your generosity of spirit warms my heart!
These bags are certainly the treat!!! Love them! Fab creation!
ReplyDeleteSuper fantastic creations...x
ReplyDeleteLovely Halloween Bags!
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I'm losing my marbles Anne! I could have sworn I left you a comment when I first looked at this - better late than never! I love these bags, did you buy a pattern for them? They are so great they don't need anything in them really, they are gifts in themselves. I never let my girls 'do' Halloween when they were small as it wasn't so popular here then but I'm beginning to get really into it. Beautiful work as ever from you. Xx
ReplyDeleteAnne, these are spootac-U-lar! My DH said he's coming to _your_ house to get him one of these bags! What a treat is in store for your grands. Every house they go to, will ask from whence cometh their bags! What a wonderful gift you've given them to enjoy & for not celebrating Halloween, you're sure doing some wunn-a-ful schtuff! TFS & happy craft day. Hope you show what ya'll create. Hugs
ReplyDeleteYour halloween bags are so creative designed really fabullous, the hole collection is outstanding.
ReplyDeleteWow Anne! What a fabulous set of Halloween treat bags! Quite a spooktacular showcase!
ReplyDeleteWhat treasures these will be for the older grands, Annie! Just having one side so fantastically decorated would be amazing, but to have BOTH sides done is brilliant! Only you could turn two kraft plain handmade bags into total works of Halloween art!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSuch a perfect creation! I like your lovely bags! Both are aaaaaaaadorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining us at All Crafts Challenge :-))
Hugs, Andreja
Love your bags and a great idea. Thank you for joining in at Ali-Crafts.
ReplyDeleteBecky x
Super bags, Anne! Any trick-or-treater would be delighted to carry one of these.
ReplyDeleteThese are great trick and treat bags just right for Halloween. Thankyou for sharing with us over at Craft Your Life. Hugs Mrs A (DT.)
ReplyDeleteFabulous Halloween bags they will love them
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these are gorgeous x
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