Birthday Tag Bag with Jenifer Cowels

Jenifer Cowels had this to say about today's gorgeous project: "I needed a fun way to give a little gift card.  I put together this little bag/tag/card, the tag slides in and you could adhere a gift card to it and still have enough room to write a greeting and note.  I am so happy with how this turned out I know I will be making more in my future."

Thanks for sharing this beautiful project with us, Jenifer!

Supplies from the Curtsey Boutique Shop:

Polka Dot Glassine Bag

Felt Rolled Graceful Gray Flowers

Glitter Frame

Fabric Ribbon

Off-White Shabby Chic Flower

Felt Doily

4-Inch Doily

To see more of Jenifer's enchanting work, visit her blog, Stitch-Cut-Create.

Live Life Layout with Tracy McLennon

Today we have a gorgeous layout to share.  This striking page was created by DT member Tracy McLennon.  Tracy showcases our Gray Fabric Flowers and Butterflies on this perfectly balanced layout.

To see all the items in the shop and order the perfect embellishments for your next project, click HERE!

To see more of Tracy's work, visit her blog by clicking on her photo below.

DIY Berry Basket Holder Shadow Box Tutorial with Lisa Spiegel

Berry Basket Holder Tutorial

Original Design : Lisa Spiegel

Lisa shares this ingenious tutorial for creating a shadow box display piece from two of our berry baskets. 

1. Cut a slit in the first berry box, then remove the top half of the box following that line.

2. Using twine, tie the basket you cut to another full size basket creating a clam shell appearance.

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3. Stuff a muslin bag with pillow stuffing and tuck in the bottom basket.  Hot glue red doily to the top basket.

4. Hot glue Fabric Flower, Twine tied button, Felt Flowers and Glassine Leaves punched from Glassine bag to top basket.

5. Fold Glassine bag up two times from the bottom edge.  Use stick pin to attach it to the muslin pin cushion.  Adhere wallet sized photo to the front.

6. Pull apart Red Fabric flower to reveal fabric strip.  Tie around the berry basket and embellish with pins.  Pin Burlap Butterfly to the pin cushion.  Enjoy!

Curtsey Boutique Supplies:

Pint Pulp Berry Basket - Curtsey Boutique	Mini Red Felt Rose - Curtsey Boutique	Bird and Vine Embossed Glassine Bags	Floral Print Ruffle Fabric Flower
Red Polka Dot Ruffle Fabric Flower	Vintage Blue Painted 1 inch Button	Muslin Bags - Curtsey Boutique	Assorted Dyed Doilies - Curtsey Boutique
Burlap Butterflies - Curtsey Boutique

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Other Supplies:

Pillow Stuffing

Maya Road Stick Pins

Twine

To see more of Lisa's work, click on her photo below.

So Sweet Layout by Sarah Webb

So Sweet Layout
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Sarah Webb

We have had a wonderful time having Sarah Webb on our Design Team. Her fresh unique take on projects has been a delight to share with you. It saddens us a bit that this is her last project she will have on the Curtsey Boutique blog, but we wish her nothing, but the best in the future.

Sarah's "So Sweet" Layout features our fancy bloom flowers, dyed doilies, and shipping tags.

Curtsey Boutique Supplies

Pink Dyed Doilies

Curtsey Boutique White Shipping Tags

Blue and White Baker's Twine - Curtsey Boutique

Navy Fabric Flower - Curtsey Boutique

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         To see more of Sarah's brilliant work visit her 

           blog, Scropping or click on her picture below.

Embellished Berry Basket with Jess Mutty

Embellished Berry Basket
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Jess Mutty

 Today I have this sweet little basket that would be perfect for gift giving.  I love these fruit baskets and the ruffled fabric trim so I combined them with a pretty pastel shabby flower for a romantic, country feel.  The wood button and felt doily add another touch of texture.

I used a piece of chipboard sandwiched between two dyed doilies for a small decorative backing.  It looks pretty but it is also functional.  Sometimes I find that I need a little support for my basket goodies. 

And of course you need a nice little bed of something to nestle the contents into.  I lined the basket with a white doily and then cut super thin strands of a glassine bag and scrunched them into the bottom of the basket.  Perfect for a candle, bath items, baked treats, or other small gift!

Curtsey Boutique Supplies

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To see more of Jess' fantastic work visit her blog, The Examined Life, or click on her picture below. 

Polka Dot Embossed Glassine Bag by Jennifer Cowles

Polka Dot Embossed Glassine Bag
Curtsey Boutique Designer
Jennifer Cowles

Jennifer shares a fun polka dot embossed glassine bag with us. These are so quick and easy to embellish. Because they are made from glassine they are food safe and grease resistant. Wouldn't these be perfect to slip a few cookies in for a teacher's gift or mother's day?

Curtsey Boutique Supplies

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To see more of Jennifer's artwork visit her blog, Scrapbooking-N-More, or click on her image below. 

Glassine bag

http://www.etsy.com/listing/100827237/glassine-bags-embossed-polka-dot-set-of?ref=shop_home_active

Chalkboard Tag

http://www.etsy.com/listing/124003464/chalkboard-tags-qty-12-wedding?ref=shop_home_active