This week at Humbug Hall we're thinking about the special foods we eat when celebrating the holiday season. Many years ago I bought an amazing ready made ginger bread house from a local bakers and since then I've intended to have a go at making my own. It's just been one of the many things I haven't had time to do. However, when I saw this cute little mini ginger bread kit unopened at a car boot recently I just couldn't resist it. According to the write up on the back of the box it even has two cute little pot chimneys to use. Cool eh!
Anyway, I decided to make a little gift bag to wrap it in and hang it on the Christmas tree as a little gift for someone (maybe me!).
I made the bag using some Christmas paper I've had for some time and the little tag was cut out from a full sheet of tags in the same paper pack. The ribbon handles do match in real life (honest), but it didn't matter how many times I took a photo the flash seemed to light up the red ribbon making it look really bright when in reality it's a dull red like the designer paper. Think I spent more time trying to get a photo than making the bag. Sigh how silly is that?
My bag is also for the challenges at...
- ABC Christmas Challenge - use your old stash (paper is really old)
- More than favours - Treat bags or boxes
Have a great week everyone. I just know mine is going to be extra special as Max, my Humbug Hall buddy is coming to stay. Oh my goodness how much trouble are we going to get up to?
Watch out world, Max and Ann are going to be in the same wing of Humbug Hall - eeeeeeeeek - squeel - that means loads of crafting, fun and maybe a sudden unexpected red wine shortage hitting the head lines here in Yorkshire.
Just can't wait till tomorrow!!
Ann xxx
6 comments:
Morning Ann,
Love the bag project ! that paper you have used is gorgeous !
Hope you and Max have a fab time !
Hugs
Susan x
Great little bag and what a nifty idea to make your own gingerbread house. Not heard of that before
Beryl x
Hello, hello! Lovely little treat bag, reminds me of the old fashioned Christmases when I was young, I love tartan at Christmas time! Have a fabby time with Max, I'll be listening out on the BBC World Service as I'm sure you'll both make the headlines!
Hugs
Brenda
This is a lovely little bag and what a brilliant gift for someone. I remember making a gingerbread house when the children were small and seem to remember it took forever to decorate and no time at all to demolish!!
Oh we love Christmas and especially ginger bread houses. What a gorgeous idea for a gift and the gift bag you've made is wonderful.
Love from
Rachel and Angela
xx
Sure wish I could join you! I'll bring the wine. LOL DArling gift idea. Love the bag. xxD
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