Ruby Red Poinsettia

I love to "make-over" gift bags,

and since I do a lot of shopping at my local Bath & Body Works,

their bags are a staple in my house!  The gingham design provides the

perfect backdrop for any gift-giving occasion.

 

 

I started by using a holiday themed mat set to cover up the logo,

then added a "forgotten" frame and poinsettia from a project long ago.

The glitter papers, embossing, popping of the petals make

this Christmas flower truly beautiful.

Another leftover sentiment from my holiday cards and a

pretty burgandy and pink ribbon finish off this side.

 

 

I am trying to learn how to color and blend with my pencils,

and I have to admit that I need a lot of practice, but I did

add the same ribbon to this colored stamp (it was a craft store purchase),

embossed the sparkly mat and spritzed it with antiquing ink

to give it a vintage look.

This bag is just waiting for Santa to fill it with presents for some

good little girl or boy...I love it!

 

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy - Blue and White

Paper Playtime - Christmas Colors

My Sheri Crafts - It's a Wrap!

My Craft Spot - Wrap it Up!

TFL!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!