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Thursday 24 March 2016

Recycled bag

Good afternoon! Had some really great news today, husband is making such a good recovery from his injured hand that he's allowed to drive again. He is ecstatic! He's missed his beloved car so much! 
I'm feeling so much better myself as well, my head actually feels as though it belongs to me again! Even did housework today....but that's enough of that! 
The current challenge over at The East Wind calls for recycling, so as I always need gift bags (and nice ones are expensive!) I decided to recycle this paper bag I found in a cupboard. I used an old button and a clothing tag too. This is what I made with it-





not bad for a freebie!
Thanks for visiting, wishing you all a happy Easter weekend!
Chris
x

Challenges :
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13 comments:

Paddington fan said...

Hi Chris, Sorry for being a bit slow, but I just wanted to say a very BIG thank you for my gorgeous birthday card - I love it!! Glad to hear that you're feeling a bit better - don't overdo it with the housework though. Great news about Hubby too. Love your recycled gift bag, it looks brilliant!! Have a good Easter, love Jacky x

Wishcraft said...

Fab idea Chris, it looks lovely :o) Hugs, Lisa x

chrissy xx said...

Brilliant for a Freebie! A FAbulous creation..I LOve your image. Brilliant colouring Chris..So pretty how her hair spills down past the heart.
Chrissyxx
Are you sure you are a tad better? Housework! now that's not what I want to hear about lol.
Happy your hubby is on the mend..My hubby doesn't like to be separated from his car! He even drives mine when we go out together in it lol. x

Kathleen said...

Fabulous make over and free makes it even better, great idea with the tag too. Love the image you have used.
Glad both you and Hubby are on the mend, can you pop up and do my ironing then?!
Happy Easter to you and yours.

Kath x

Wendy Ann Batchen said...

Lovely project, thanks for sharing with Inspiration Destination. Wendy DT x

Wendy said...

Gorgeous gift bag, love the image!..pleased to hear you are feeling better and hubby making a good recovery:)
Hugs
Wendy xx

Pamellia said...

I love the idea of recycling a bag Chris, I have so many of them that just get tossed! Absolutely love your image and the way the pony tail sweeps down underneath the heart doily, fabulous detail!! Wishing you a Happy Easter! hugs :)

Pat said...

Gorgeous gift bag Chris with a lovely image. Glad hubby is on the mend and able to drive and also that you are feeling much better.

Pat xx

Daniela said...

Beautiful bag.
Thanks for joining us at cards and more and good luck.
Hugs, Daniela

Bonnie Irvine said...

Oh my goodness, Chris, this bag is beautiful! It's like a gift to wrap a gift.Your colouring is beautiful and the design is so striking with the beautiful paper, sweet button detail, and lacy doily behind Aurora. Thank you for playing along with out Recycle/Re-purpose Challenge at The East Wind. I'm glad to hear both you and your husband are on the mend!

Jackie C said...

That's such a great idea, I shall be casing! Wonderful that you have shared your great artwork with us here at THE EAST WIND. Good luck hun and do come back again!
Jackie DT @ THE EAST WIND

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Hi Chris...What a beautiful job you have made of recycling....just love the pretty image and colours....Glad you too are feeling better.....just waiting to see the heart doctor this week....Joolsx

coldwaters2 said...

Brilliant bit of recycling Chris the bag looks fantastic with that stunning image that you have coloured to perfection, smashing project
hugs
lorraine x