Today I have an easy project that I made using the Sophie cartridge (this cartridge is a Cricut Circle Exclusive). This is a little trick I learned from Joy. She makes a lot of her own gift bags, so I thought it would be great to try a Christmas one. Let's face it we all need more ideas on wrapping Christmas gifts!
Now if you are not int he Cricut circle and you want to do something similar, you can find GREAT Christmas trees on Martha Stewart Seasonal cartridge, Designer's Calendar, and Hello Kitty Grettings!
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| The paper is from SU! and the bag is from Joann's. |
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| I cut out the tree out at 7 1/2". |
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| I cut out 'believe; using the All American alphabet at 1". |
If you have not seen them make sure you head over to my blog to check them out by clicking ==> Courtney Lane Designs
Also, if you want to buy the Art Philosophy cartridge you can do so by clicking HERE!
Don't forget that we are giving away the Cricut Formal Occasion cartridge this week!
How can you win?
1) Leave a comment below and on every post this week to maximize your chances.
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That's it!
Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!
Be sure and check out Joy's and Melanie's personal blogs for more creative goodness at Obsessed with Scrapbooking and Courtney Lane Designs! Have a great day!
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333 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 333 Newer› Newest»Love the bag!! I want that cart!! But formal occasions will be perfect for my DD now that she is in middle school.
justina1218 at aim dot com
That's a great cart! Cute bag.
Hugs~Christine
It's a keeper!! TFS!!!
Carol
Cute gift bag....Kinda forget myself about decorating those plain bags. TFS
Adorable gift bag. Would love to win the cartridge!
So very cute!!! I love this tree, but far my favorite!
brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com
What a pretty bag. Such fun to decorate a plain bag. Love the cuts!
Love the gift bag..... ahhhh too bad I'm not in the circle. I'm standing on the outside waving at all of you....
I cannot wait to get this cartridge. I just love the flourish in the tree. I too decorate my bags. This went in my Christmas to do file. Cute!
Love the bag.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
A plain bag sure can look great after you get your hands on it! Thanks for the chance :)
Love the idea of making my own gift bags for the family! Tell me again where I can get the Sophie Cartridge. Melinda Strange
so cute!! i have yet to make my own gift bag, but think i will try in the near future!!
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com
beautiful!
sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca
I love doing my own bags..great work!
That is a beautiful bag & the tree is soooo pretty! Would love to win the Formal Occasions cartridge.
anndiehl@centurytel.net
Beautiful bag! TFS!
this bag is adorable. tfs.
Very pretty bag...I hope the Sophie cartridge ships soon, you guys have inspired me!
Oh my goodness! It's sooooo cute!
A very cute bag TFS.
later tater,
laney
I LOVE the bag...really pretty! Lee-Ann :)
Too cute!
So cute!
Great gift bag!! Really love your choice of papers and that cart is awesome! I love to alter gift bags, it's so much fun :0)
Diana
daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
daisylove1020@gmail.com
I bought plain bags last year to decorate but it just didn't happen. Maybe this year...
I love this gift bag! Decorating them uniquely is so much fun, and you could make a perfectly coordinated card!! :) Love it.
You are clever with the gift bags!
cute bag! I really like that tree cut.
what a great gift bad idea. i'll have to check out my joannes and get me some of them bags.
Such a cute bag. TFS. So far really interested in that Sophie cartridge but has the others to play around with this for now.
What a cute bag! It makes want to get started amking some. It is hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner.
Love that bag! Big fan of the SU Jolly Holiday paper. TFS!
Jill
http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/
Love the bag! I have some plain bags that could use a little sprucing up.
Cute bag! Maybe if I get started now, I will get more Christmas things made!
I think it is genius to make bags right now. As soon as I am done moving I will start on my Christmas cards this year. My goal is to put them in the mail on Dec. 1!
Cute bag for the holidays.
Love the bag. may have to copy this one.
Linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com
Cute bag! Love the tree!
Beautiful bag! I always say I'm going to make my own gift bags but never do. Good idea to make some ahead of time for different occasions. I need to get myself more organized...in my next life. :)
jaimie dot edmunds at comcast dot net
I used to make my bags with stamps. Time to give the cricut a try on them.
Great cartridges.
Yvonne
I love doing this with gift bags and the lunch sacks as well..And I am a circle member and am so anixiously awaiting my Sophie, Can not wait to play with it!!TFS!!
http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
Rexann♥
Cute bag and cute papers! It looks like a really fun project!
Cute bag!
So adorable. Love how you can decorate a plain gift bag to make it special.
Love when plain bags because something beautiful. Great job! JenBrierley2 at gmail dot com
Adorable bag! Thanks for sharing!
gayle_shrader at yahoo dot com
This is too cute; I love it!
So cute!!! I keep forgetting that the awesome Sophie cartridge will be coming in the mail soon. I can't wait! Thanks to you and Joy for the inspiration on the gift bags. I'm going to stock up on some kraft bags at Joann's this weekend when I have an extra teacher discount. :-)
I have never been a gift bag person (just love wrapping a box), but I am loving the bag projects that ya'll do. May have to rethink my gift wrapping options.--Ryansmaama
gkburrow@cmaaccess.com
love the bag
would love to win the cartridge
bdtktr at gmail dot com
craftiwithmypups dot blogspot dot com
Cutest bag ever!!! Thanks for the giveaway:)
I love the way you decorated your tree on the bag. You are so creative. Thank you for sharing.
Very cute bag! You're so good at picking out just the perfect paper and cuts for a project. TFS!
CUTE BAG, i NEED TO COME UP WITH IDEAS FOR GIFT BAGS, I bought the bags now I just have to motivate myself,
DawnRI
abosoffit@hotmail
What a cute gift bag. I love decorating bags..so easy and they look fabulous!
What a cute bag!! I love using gift bags instead of wrapping paper. The bag is almost a gift itself and can be reused so many times. I would love to win the cartridge...thanks for the opportunity to win!
eeshie_19 at hotmail dot com
Amazing! you guys are great! love it and keep it up!
You have just given me a great idea! I think I might make an assortment of gift bags and coordinating cards/tags and give that as a gift to some of those hard to buy for people along with a gift card or money. A practical and fun to make gift that everyone can use! Thanks!
Love this idea. Sure would use up the stash and save some wrapping paper.
Love this bag!!
Kay
goebel75 at gmail dot com
Sooo cute ...I just love the tree and the fun colors .
Another great bag. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com
Super cute bag! I love the layering on the tree.
Love the bag and such a great idea. Great giveaway as well, would love to have this one, would be perfect for all those special occasions coming up in the family.
Kat
kat(dot)raymond(at)gmail(dot)com
http://katskreativegreetings.blogspot.com/
Darling bag, Melanie!
The bag is so pretty. I decorate my giftbags, too. Would love to win this cart.
Super cute bag!!
Christy
triathletecece@yahoo.com
What a cute bag! I am gifts of cards for Christmas and this is a wonderful addition idea! Thanks!http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
I love you Christmas gift bag! I can't wait to make some of these too! I dearly love Christmas and have already been working away on gifts!
Thanks for sharing and giving cartridge substitues!
surfnfroggie
Cute classy adorable Christmas bag! I love that it looks a million bucks but at the same time super easy to put together. We just need great creative minds like yours to give us the inspiration! Thanks so much! I guess I have more than just christmas cards and tags to go this year! Gotta start working on my gift bags! It is a great stress reliever after work. Thanks again for the inspiration!
With a gift bag that pretty, who needs a gift? Great job!!
very cool design on the tree!
Adorable! I love the paper! TFS
Simple but so much impact , Thanks for the cute idea!
thats a very pretty bag. the design would make a nice card, too!!
Love it! What a great way to make your own bags. I have only done simply stuff but this is motivating!
Bag is VERY cute.
What a cute bag! I am gifts of cards for Christmas and this is a wonderful addition idea! Thanks!http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Such a terrific idea! Love the thought of starting now for the holidays!
SusanJ in Atlanta
With the back to school, so comes the need to get with the Christmas rush so December is a rush. Love the bag.
Very nice! Great idea to start on those kinda projects now!
I love the bag. I haven't tried making a bag yet, something to add to my list of things to try.
Adorable bag! I love christmas!
Adorable Christmas bag. You make such cute projects. Thanks for the chance to win a great cart!!
Sally Gasparri
great idea, love the bag, love the Sophie cart, too bad i am not a circle member, too expensive to join.
great idea, love the bag, love the Sophie cart, too bad i am not a circle member, too expensive to join.
Beautiful bag, I love making them so I can also make a matching card. TFS
circlebenterprises.com
Love, love, love, love the bag.
LOVE it!
Cute, cute, cute!
I love this bag and homemade gift bags! They always turn out so cute! :) thanks for another great design and idea!
So Very Cute!!! You make it look so easy so I will have to try making my own decorated gift bag in the near future. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! Now why didn't I think of that for Christmas giving. That's why I come to you girls for inspiration! I'm gonna have to do this for this Christmas season just to making giving a bit extra special. TFS
Tina from PA
Love the gift bag-I may just have to make some this year!!!
Great cart..and I love decorating gift bags...your bag is wonderful.
Another cute gift bag and another super cute cut from Sophie! Thanks for the ideas!
I made gift boxes one year. Just took plain old white boxes and made them beautiful with my cricut. I love the bag!
cute bag!! LOVE all the creative things you guys do here!!
Michelle
Love that bag!!! Love the Christmas tree!
Definitely cute bag. Tree is great. Thanks
Just love the idea of making a plain bag into something cute! Thanks for sharing your creative ideas with us!
The bag is so cute! Will definitely be "lifting" this idea for the holidays. Thanks for the inspiration!
May use this for a Christmas layout!
I never think of decorating a bag. I am making a mental not to self!1 decorate your own bags!!!
Great bag!!!
Such a cute bag. I may have to get this cart. after all. :))) papermemories4u@ yahoo.com
Great bag!Your tuts are always helpful.
Cute bag.. Most of the time bags are much easier for gifts.. LisaMH
Christmas wrapping - yikes! Guess I'm already behind on all those big plans I had in January. . . Cute idea and great prize. Thanks!
bhadder at mei dot net
Great gift bag, thanks for sharing...
Always love the chance to win a new cart...I'm quite addicted!
Such a clever idea! I hate wrapping gifts, and I tend to always use gift bags. This way, it'll be more personalized!
Beautiful!!!!! Love the Cartride, I have been wanting that one.
OOOOh Melanie, LOVE that tree! This is an adorable gift bag. You rock, girlie!!
xx Susan
What a great gift bag idea. I better get started on these now. TFS!!
vharrison 902 at gmail dot com
Love the bag and that christmas tree is super cute. tfs.
Dana
Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com
Cute bag! Love the pp and the cuts!
What a sweet gift bag (who would need anything in it?!!).
This is such a cute bag!! I love it!!
ra6352 (at) gmail (Dot) com
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas! I'm loving them. Formal Cartridge is awesome. I have four teenagers at one time-lots of opportunity to use that one. :D
Such a cute bag. I love this idea. I hadn't thought about decorating plain ole bags. TFS!
I've always disliked wrapping gifts so have used gift bags for years. It would be fun to make my own. All my friends, and I'm sure yours, recycle the gift bags.
I love your gift bag!!
Gift bags are so much fun. I love to use gift bags instead of wrapping. Easier than wrapping and we can make them so pretty and personalized. Thanks for sharing yours.
Such a festive bag - makes me want to start decorating for Christms!
This gift bag is lovely!!!
Such an Adorable bag!! You amaze me!
Great bag! I love the new Sophie cartridge. It makes me wish I could afford to be in the Cricut Circle to get this cartridge.
This is a lovely gift bag!
Wendy T.
Love this bag! So cute!
I love this idea. I would like to try this design using a white gift bag. Hopefully someday soon the budget won't be so tight and I can start buying cartridges! Thanks for sharing. :)
Love this bag, the pola dotted background paper is fabulous with this tree. Inspired to get ready for Christmas :)
Beautiful bag! Thank you for letting us know what other cartridges to use if we don't have the cartridge you are showcasing! It is greatly appreciated!
rissaflor atyahoo dotcom
What a great gift bag. Love your color choices and the design. Thanks for the details.
I have my own Sophie at home, and i love her...BUt this Sophie cart needs to arrive already (so i can make pretty things for my 5-year old Sophie)
So pretty! You're getting me in the Christmas spirit!
sueot33@yahoo.com
Love It!!!! Love how you take a plain ordinary bag and make something Special. I'm going to make some special Christmas Bags this Christmas. Thanks for the Inspiration. :0)
What a great bag! So pretty!
what a cute bag, i cant wait to make some for christmas.tfs
Love the Christmas bag. Thanks for sharing
My favorite holiday is Christmas! Thanks for the inspiring bag!!
Very pretty bag!
Love the bag. Getting in a Christmas mood. TFS.
mjblahnik56@hotmail.com
That is a BEAUTIFUL Christmas tree cut! Didn't notice that one before! How cool!
housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
very nice bag! Easy for my Girl Scout troop to work on! thanks for the idea!
Lori
What a lovely bag! That tree looks fabulous!
Love the bag and the cartridge looks great.
What a pretty gift bag. I am inspired to try and make my own.
I am looking forward to all these great new cartridges.
Thanks for the inspiration,
Cindy :)
Usually have one or two gift bags at Christmas time and this would be perfect for them. Thanks for the inspiration.
I need this cart.....and make these for Christmas gift bags.....awesome....thank you for sharing...
Such a cute bag!
Like this cartridge and the gift bag you created.
Very nice bag.
What a charming gift bag! TFS!
Thanks for the tips on where to find great Christmad trees. I'll check out those carts.
Another grat project. This is a great christmas bag!
Kathy
salido99@msn.com
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Very pretty gift bag!
Another neat idea for making gift bags so cute! Thanks for the inspiration!
Very cute bag.
Blessings,
Shawnee
Such a cute idea! Love the cartridge.
Really love this!!
Cute bag and it looks so easy to do...TFS!!
What a great bag, I love the tree.
Love the bag and that you suggest other carts for those of us who don't have this one.
Thanks
Stephanie
onceuponapaper.blogspot.com
Cute gift bag! I think I'll make these for all my Christmas gifts!
Great idea to decorate gift bags, what a way to save money; I never thought of that!! Love the inspiration and great ideas!
so pretty! Guess I better get to making some Christmas bags asap! So that I can enjoy my family Holiday time!
This would be so wonderful to make bags tricked out for special people and with the holiday seasons coming up - a winner for sure.
this bag is GREAT!!!!
TFS!!!
Super cute gift bag!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing!
cherie.goyer at gmail.com
http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com
Too cute....I may have to join CC just for this! Thanks for the insiration!
Great bag!!!! Will this cartridge ever be available to those not in the circle? Just love all that I've seen made with it.
Again, thanks for the opportunity to win this fab cart. I just got to have it. lol
Hugs, CyndiU
cureta2 at yahoo dot com
Adorable bag!
~Tracy
blue.tacs @ yahoo dot com
Simple & Elegant love that bag!!!!!
Great ideas! Never thought of decorating a gift bag before but it seems like a great way to make it more special. Thanks.
I love the bag. Can't wait to get the cartridge.
diane at weismanfamily dot net
The bag is so cute! I have to stock up on plain bags.
Love the idea of decorating the gift bags. I can buy the bags cheap when I find them and use them for what ever occassion comes up!
So cute. Love the cartridge. Would love the cartridge so I can finally scrap my wedding pics. Thanks for the opportunity
What a cool Christmas gift bag! Love the tree.
Love the bag idea...I better get on this while I still have time before the holidays!
Super cute bag!!! Thanks for the giveaway.
momof340@yahoo.com
Love this gift bag!!!
Super cute gift bag, Melanie! Puts me in the Christmas spirit!
Very cute bag. I sure want that cart. A bit pricey right now for me.
Thank you
Linda in Stanwood
Wow! Love the bag! I want to get into doin my own gift bags as well, "someday" lol! Thanks! ~*PD :)
Really cute Christmas bag! I can use all the ideas I can get, so thank you! :-) I am a subscriber!
What a lovely gift bag! Thanks for sharing
I love this gift bag! So adorable!
I adore this bag! It totally puts me in the mood for Chrisstmas. I want to grab a cup of peppermint hot chocolate and sit by a fire!
Love this gift bag! More ideas for the Christmas season and I am ready to get started.
Love the bag! Love this Cart! & Love Christmas!
One of my favorite things to do.. is to decorate a gift bag.. Love this Holiday bag..
Way too cute!!! This give me LOTS and LOTS of ideas!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!
You could use the same layout for a boxed gift as well. Nice job!
Cute gift bag!! My daughter has a birthday party to attend this weekend. I think I'll try my hand at decorating a plain bag!
I love the tree, it is beautiful. TFS!
I love it! I am fond of anything with trees.
Love the bag. I can't wait for christmas.
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