Hi, everyone! Today I'm sharing a treat bag that I made from a recycled cat calendar page. I so enjoy making these! They are great to give to crafty friends and can hold crafty treats like stamps, dies, stickers, or flat embellishments. I save all of my old calendars and enjoy finding new ways to recycle the beautiful pages. This treat bag measures 9" tall x 5.75" wide. If you would like to see some previous projects I made from recycled calendar pages, click here, here, and here.
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When recycling thinner calendar pages like this one, I back them with patterned paper (see photo below) to add strength. I learned this the hard way! After adhering the patterned paper, I scored and folded the calendar page and assembled it into a flat-style bag. Next I used pinking shears to create a decorative top. To decorate the bag itself, I used several dies: lace border (Cheery Lynn Sienna Double Edge Border), flower (InLoveArts Flower Leaf Combo), and butterfly (unknown, received from friend). I added a self-made sentiment (Microsoft Word) and finished by adhering three gems on the butterfly's body.
Here's a photo of the inside of the gift bag (the hands belong to Brian):
My colour combo was inspired by Mrs. A's Butterfly Challenge #171 Spin the Butterfly Wheel with S for Spanner Card. I didn't make a spanner card, but I was inspired to use three of the suggested colours (Sky Blue, Salmon, and Sand), and of course, a butterfly!
I was also inspired by the following 10 challenges:
Thank you for looking at my treat bag! Wishing you a wonderful day!