10.09.2011

Gift bags with "chalkboard paint"

This is a darling idea from the Autumn 2011
issue of Somerset Life Magazine...

Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing
Linking up with DebbieDoos for the CopyCat Magazine Challenge



Try this inexpensive idea for holiday gift bags, school lunches, etc...





To begin, you will need lunch bags, black craft paint, foam brushes, chalk,
and any little decorative items you wish to use as an embellishment...
(if you pick up a copy of the Somerset Life Magazine turn to page 116)



Using your foam brush paint a rectangular shape onto the lunch bag...



Allow the paint to dry for about 20-30 minutes then create a design with chalk...



Snaz up the edge with some scrapbook scissors and then punch a hole near the top...



Fill the bag with goodies, lunch foods, or gifts...then tie up with a bit of raffia
and adorn with an embellishment such as the silk fall leaves I have here below...


How cute is this? 


As a true admirer of anything painted with chalkboard paint, this bag ranks
high on my list of sweet little projects! Wouldn't this be great to use for a 
birthday party filled with party favors?? 

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16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cute idea! Pinning it:D

Polka Dot PawJamma's said...

Stopped by via www.tipjunkie.com!
I love this idea, and the tutorial is great!
I have some of this paint and was wondering what to do with it, guess I now know!
Feel free to stop over and see what I've been up to: mischievouscrafts.blogspot.com

Melodee said...

thanks MrS.E! Love your site!

Stephanie said...

Really cute to use the paint on bags!

Unknown said...

That is a really cute idea! You could use that for any holiday or occasion!! Thanks for sharing this on Fancy This Fridays! Hope to see you again this week!

Melodee said...

thanks Kassi:) I'll be back Friday, love your blog!

Debbiedoos said...

Those are adorable. What a great idea for the kids class too, even around Christmas time with their names on it. Please add my link as well indicating you are joining the magazine copy cat challenge.

Evie said...

That's adorable! I love it!!

evie @ brown paper packages

Gail said...

What a cute idea and you copy cat well. I love chalk paint projects!!!

Honey at 2805 said...

Adorable and an excellent copy cat!

Anonymous said...

Such a cute idea! Love how it can be so versatile! Check out my Copy Cat over at Debbiedoos, Pottery Barn Wannabe.
http://tamicurbalert.blogspot.com/2011/10/pottery-barn-wannabe.html
I am your newest follower, would love for you to follow back :)
Tami @ Curb Alert

Cindy said...

Hi Melodie,
Your copy-cat version is wonderful! I love it and yes, what a great idea for birthdays and so many things.
Hugs, Cindy

Anonymous said...

Melodee, I love this so much that I featured it today over at Scribbles and Swirls. I would love for you to follow along on this blog adventure. Great job. Thanks for the inspiration!
http://tamiscribblesandswirls.blogspot.com/2011/10/gift-bags-with-chalkboard-paint.html
~Tami

Jan@southernjunkin' said...

Cute idea! And a great copy cat! These bags need to be recycled and recycled and...

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Wonderful idea and a fabulous copy cat project!

hilda dada said...

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