I love, love, love transforming paper grocery bags into something fun and unexpected. And luckily, this common material also happens to be free, giving me yet another great excuse to create, create, create.
In the newly released issue of Somerset Apprentice you’ll find a birthday cake inspired gift/card pouch which I created using a paper grocery bag for the base.
And within my cake pouch, I tucked a handmade card along with an altered paint brush, which simulates a birthday candle.
Within the article, titled “Patty Cake…Paper Cake”, you’ll find the complete directions to create your own version of a paper cake pouch…come to think of it, wouldn’t it be fun to come up with a wedding cake design? Hmm, I’m pretty sure that I still have a few extra paper bags left in my stash, definitely enough to whip up a dreamy-white, frosted delight.
In addition to the directions, you’ll see a quote from me that pretty much sums up the marriage of two of my favorite inspirations (friends/loved ones and cake!)
And speaking of friends and loved ones, over the holiday weekend we brought along one of Brook’s buddies with us to Maine…here they are, fooling around with their shadows.
The simple pleasures of childhood are very often free…free in all senses and measures, both in dollars as well as in spirit.
15 Comments, Comment or Ping
Hi Becky! Love the paper birthday cake! The altered paint brush was a sweet addition. And your quote in the magazine is so precious. You are a talented star!
September 7th, 2010
Love the gift card pouch.. I don’t have that publication yet, but I have all of the others! I’m addicted!
September 7th, 2010
Fun! Who knew you could make something so lovely out of a grocerybag:)
You’re amazing Becky.
♥Jenny
September 7th, 2010
i love the look (and feel must be just as nice) of the paper bag.
September 7th, 2010
I love the paintbrush candle…I want those on my cake ;-D
Cute, crafty and clever~
oooh, a wedding one, would be so enchanting~
I love the quote, really sweet!
September 7th, 2010
These are completely and totally awesome. AND…speaking of your recent pubs…I was going through, well, if I’m honest, just about EVERY somerset pub when I was at B&N the other day and I came across one of your projects and the first words out of my mouth were, “She is a pure and utter genious.” Wanna know the sad part – I can’t remember what it was! HA! But It was truly amazing and I will hunt it down again! LOL! You are a continuous source of inspiration – even when I forget the details! HA!
September 7th, 2010
Thanks Jennifer…for the VERY encouraging comment! And in case you’re interested, you can visit my website, http://www.beckyshander.com (under published) to see a listing of my published projects. Please keep in mind that I’m about 2 projects/issues behind with updating the list…sorry, but I hope to get this done soon.
September 7th, 2010
eeeek, didn’t realize somerset apprentice was already out. thanks. And, your project is super. the paint brush idea is perfect. love it. Those shadow photos would be wonderful for scrapbooking. what a fun bunch of photos.
September 7th, 2010
I read this, Becky, and just loved it.I simply love your ‘look.”
Hugs,
Suz
September 7th, 2010
dear friend becky…
yet another issue i will have to go and seek and marvel in the awe and wonder of your beautiful creative mind.
you inspire me!
a paintbrush as a candle. that.s brilliant.
thank you for always sharing your light!
loves.
c
September 8th, 2010
Another great creation…love the make a wish paintbrush.
Best, Loribeth
September 9th, 2010
paper bags to me just scream to be recycled as art…you take it to such a fun level..and the shadow dancing to top it all off..marvelous
September 9th, 2010
i couldn’t agree more with what the beautifully brilliant Chrissy said above!
you are such an inspiration and have such a fabulously delicious creative mind!
i love this paper birthday cake!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
xoxo
k
September 9th, 2010
What an awesome idea! love those paper bags – the texture, color and even the smell. What shall I make…
September 9th, 2010
lovely! Now I must go find this issue!
September 10th, 2010
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