A very special aunt of mine died this weekend so as you can imagine everyone has been really upset. I don't know about anyone else, but when I'm feeling low I find that crafting takes my mind off things and helps enormously.
Last week Joanna Sheen added some gorgeous House Mouse canvas bags to her online shop. I couldn't resist and at the time of ordering I thought I might as well throw the matching stamp set into the basket too. I was thinking that I might be able to do a bag charm or something like that to make the bag extra special.
Well somebody has stolen my shrink plastic or it could be that it's just been put in a safe place somewhere. I haven't checked the fridge yet, but I've looked in most other places and have not tracked it down. However, during the search I found some plastic badges that I bought ages ago from WH Smiths so I decided to use one of those to make an addition to my new bag.
The mouse was stamped on to a nestie circle along with the matching sentiment. I coloured the image with Promarkers and touched up the edges with brown chalk to give a softer effect. Then I mounted the circle on a scalloped red nestie and sprayed with Crafter's Companion glitter before putting inside the badge holder. My daughter suggested the addition of the brown ribbon.
Hope you like it and if you see my shrink plastic anywhere around please let me know!!
Ann xxx
4 comments:
Oh Ann I shouldn't have looked. This bag is already talking to me but now I've seen yours and how you have personalised it it's talking even more yikes!!! It's FAB. Best wishes, Kym xxx
Oh what a gorgeous bag, I love the image and the badge you have made is a great addition. So sorry to hear about your aunt. Debs xx
Love the bag and the charm you have made goes perfectly. I am very sorry to hear of your aunt's passing.
Janet xx
Gorgeous bag, Ann!! I am so sorry to hear about your Aunt. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers!!
Hugs~
Sheri
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