A plain muslin bag was my starting point, as usual. Then I stamped on a pretty image of a woman’s face. I got this stamp at Michael’s last week and I just love it! I also stamped on, passion. Next I sewed on some tatted-style lace trim, along with some black trim as an accent to tie in with the stamp. Then I added an ivory-colored craft rose and some matching organdy ribbon.  And I topped it off near the top of the bag with a black button and some more ribbon.

I could definitely see this pouch or any of the others being used as gift bags. It’s giving me lots of ideas for Christmas too.

Again I started with a simple muslin bag. I stamped on some script text using some copper ink. On top of that I added a butterfly stamp using black ink, and added the word, believe.  Then I finished it off by sewing on two different types of lace trim, and added a pink silk rose.

This is my favorite Pretty Pouch that I’ve made this week. One more to show you shortly!

]]> http://www.artchickstudio.com/2010/07/believe-pretty-pouch/feed/ 6 http://www.artchickstudio.com/2010/07/beauty-pretty-pouch/ http://www.artchickstudio.com/2010/07/beauty-pretty-pouch/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:41:05 +0000 ArtChick http://www.artchickstudio.com/?p=376 I’ve created some new things I’m calling Pretty Pouches. They are part shabby chic and part altered art, the way I see them. I love doing things with muslin bags, so I thought this would be fun for me. And I’ll also be selling these in the store once we open.  This is my first one, called Beauty.

I started with a simple muslin bag and stamped on a fun image using blank ink. Then I sewed on some tatted-style lace and some ivory colored trim. Next I sewed on some burgundy colored ribbon flowers that have pearl accents. I just love this. It could be used for so many things…as home decor, as a gift bag, or just a place to put some special items you might want to tuck away somewhere.  I know I’ll be making lots of these!