Friday 15 August 2014

Creative Expressions - Blog Hop Fun

Good Morning, yep it's certainly an early one lol, and yes it's been scheduled!!!  Well it's time for another amazing Creative Expressions August 2014 Blog Hop and today Julia Watts is on Create and Craft TV showing samples of our makes using the new Christmas designs from the Singles Range at Creative Expressions including seven different stamp, as you will see along the way, and certainly by what I have done, they do not just have to be used as they are but can be altered and interchanged to give lots of different options.  It's all about Christmas and the stamps are absolutely gorgeous.  I have one to show you today, one tomorrow and one Sunday. Then scroll down to the bottom to get the full details of where to go next.  Hopefully you have come from  Tracy Heaton and your next step is to go to Pam Smith, but if you get lost along the way the full list and all details are at the bottom of the page after my makes :-).
My 2nd Project is HERE :-)

Today I am showing the Creative Expressions Single Stamp Set Joy To The World,
and I decided to stamp it on fabric for a gift bag.  Now I like to sew bits on like this
but today I wanted to show that you can use glue instead of sewing.
I stamped with Archival Jet Black ink pad onto fabric, then glued it on some brown aida
type material.  Then I used 3 pieces of the Green ribbon and glued this down as well.
All the glueing of the fabric I did with a hot glue gun, but the gorgeous Creative Expressions
Swirls, pearls and white embellishments that already have sticky on them, I just used Cosmic Shimmer
Glue that glues anything, it's fantastic :-)










One randomly selected person commenting on my blog post before the closing date will win the following fabulous prize, which includes some of the new stamp designs :-)


Thank you so much for visiting my blog and taking part in the blog hop, please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize.
Once you have done that, you will need to go forward to Pam Smith, to help you along the way, here is a list for the blog hop -

The blog hop started today 15th August 2014 at 6am and finishes on 19th August 2014 at 5pm.
I shall be back tomorrow with my next make with these beautiful stamps :-)
Good Luck :-)
Happy Crafting
Hugs Kezzy xxxxx

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Unknown said...

Lovely gift bag, what a surprise that could hold, Kezzy.

CraftySuetoo said...

Hi Kezzy. How great to see a totally different use of the stamps.

kittyedavies47@gmail.com said...

Good Morning Kezzy. Thank you very different but lovely all the same Take care Kitty

Ivonka said...

Clever idea for something a bit different :)

auscrafts said...

lovely gift bag ,nice to see something different

Jan.moogie said...

Oh wow wow wow so different,love it.xx

Unknown said...

Fabulous!

Eemeli said...

Fabulous hop and a gorgeous creation! Love the rustic look.

Hugs,
Eemeli

JAO said...

Great surprise gift bag.

cr@fty said...

Good morning Kezzy
What a clever way to use the stamps it looks amazing
Hugs
Heather T

Unknown said...

Very good. Xxx

Aspiring crafter said...

Love, love , love it!
This is a great hop !
XxRuth

jean.phillips1 said...

Morning Kezzy, what a novel way to use the stamps, I love it! Love Jean xxx

Jackie T said...

Good morning Kezzy this completely different I would not have thought of stamping on fabric. You have created a gorgeous gift bag. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Kerry, This gift bag fabric is stunning, I adore the stamp and I love what you have done with it !!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

TDQ Karen said...

Love the unusual gift bag, great textures

englishrose897 said...

Love the way you've used the stamp to make this gift bag

Mrs B said...

Hi Kezzy. Great idea using the lovely stamps etc. on a gift bag. Take care.

PharmacyMichele said...

Great project, very handy as a christmas gift bag.

Michele.

Unknown said...

Wow that was a surprise! Love it.

Love Elaine x

Unknown said...

How unusual. Love the sentiment. Must try stamping on fabric. X

Unknown said...

Hi Kezzy wow what a great idea. I would never have stamped on material it's lovely Beryl xx

Nananne said...

Gorgeous creation! Love the stamps used and all the trimmings, a very special gift for someone.

lydia jordan said...

Hi,
This is stunning a lovely gift.
Lydia

Heather Harrison said...

Morning Kezzy. What a clever idea. This is so different. The stamp set is really nice. Thanks for sharing. Heather.x

carol edwards said...

Hi Kezzy how great , how different. Lovely gift or house decoration, thank you x

Unknown said...

Hi Kezzy, I Love how you've shown us different Techniques, I Love the Gift Bag which can be dressed up in so many different ways, I Love the fact that you can purchase a Gift and make a personal Bag or Box for it,
Thank You, for Great Idea!
Hugs from Sam x

June Smith said...

Hi Kezzy, my first time visiting your blog but it won't be the last I can assure you. I love the idea of stamping on a gift bag, these stamps are so sturdy but I would never have thought to do this, how wonderful and what a brilliant keepsake. Keep safe, healthy and happy. June Smith

Rosemarie said...

Hi, very different and very lovely. Rosemarie

ellyscard creatief said...

Amazing creation Kezzy.
Gr Elly

Shirley T. said...

Hi Kerry,

WOW. Really different. Love it. Thank you.

Much love,

Shirley T. xxx

Donna Jones said...

Hi Kezzy,
Super gift bag, great idea. Love the hessian layer and all of the pearls too.
Donna Jones

samantha wade said...

Fab project, love it.xx

Unknown said...

Morning Kezzy
What a great way to use these beautiful stamps, love how you have mounted it on hessian and then made it into a bag - wonder what it will hold
Hugs
Carol x

Lilian said...

Hi, what an original use of stamps, must try this. Lilian

nattyboots said...

Loving this idea ,your gift bag is just gorgeous

Rosie said...

Lovely gift bag, Kezzy....:) :)

AC Design by Sweden said...

Lovely idea to use the stamps on fabric, have never tryed that before!

Happy Creation;)
Anki J - Sweden

Unknown said...

I love your gift bag and what a great idea to stamp on fabric.

Jean Z said...

Hi Kerry, such a beautiful bag so different love Jean Z xx

Unknown said...

Good morning Kezzy what a great idea to use it on fabric to make a gift bag. Take Care xx

Debs A xx

nancyd said...

Morning Kezzy, a fabulous idea to
make a bag and a great use of the stamps.
Nancyd xx

Anonymous said...

Great to see the stamp on fabric - love it!

Debbie Tinks said...

Love the card happy crafting .. x
Love the colour ..

Unknown said...

Amazing. Never thought of using stamps on fabric. This blog hop is igniting my creative flame again. Hope I get lucky on the comments prize. Hugs from Ireland. Evelyn x

Sheila - Ginger said...

Oh my word that is so clever and would make a lovely gift or bag to put a gift in. I love it!

Love Sheila x

Janette MacArthur said...

Morning Kerry, what a great idea - would never have thought of stamping on fabric!
Janette xx

Karen said...

Good morning Kezzy,
What a great idea and a surprise to see these gorgeous stamps used in a different way. Many thanks for sharing.
Lots of love, Karen xx

julie laz said...

Wow wow love this bag, beautiful colour, what a fab way to see everyone's things, as you can tell this is my first blog hop crafty hugs Julie laz xx

karenlotty said...

On fabric WOW! Thank you for a truly different idea

nannapat said...

What a fabulous bag and what clever use of the stamps. Thanks for the inspiration. Pat x

Diane Green said...

Hi Kezzy what a great idea to use these stamps on fabric and it's lovely to know the archival ink works well for this. Wow we are all learning some wonderful new techniques. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. Take care. Love Diane G xxx

Pat said...

Great card - I love natural materials
Pat

Clai01 said...

Hi Kezzy
really enjoy the blog hops, they are fun and give chances to see other members of the team at work. What a fantastic gift bag you've made.
Seems Creative Expressions have come up Christmas trumps again!
It's great to see the versatility of the stamps.

darcydaydream said...

Great project. Very different. Love your blog.
Love from Christine in Darcy...xx

Wendy L said...

Fab design, quite unique, looks gorgeous, great idea, great hop too, xxxx

Pat S Witney said...

Hi Kezzy
Just loving how you have used this stamp. The gift bag is stunning and I love how you have used the pearl embellishments to make the star. Thanks to C E for giving us the chance to win some of these stamps.

yorkielass said...

Hello Kerry, Oooooh love this gift bag, so different and would make a special gift. Fabulous use of the stamps.
Hugs June xxx

Unknown said...

Morning Kerry, great idea making the gift bag, it is stunning.

Croquet Queen x said...

Hi Kezzy,
This is stunning such a fabulous idea and such a talent!
Lorna

Unknown said...

Beautiful work - great to see a different application of the stamps- well done!

Robin said...

Good gift bag Kerry - just proves that these stamps are good for stamping onto almost anything.

Christine said...

Wow, this shows how versatile these stamps are, great gift bag.
Christine (Andypandy)

Lynn (delphinoid) said...

A Gorgeous Creation Kerry!

I just love it. The versatility of the stamps, embellishments and the glue is fab and it's proved it with your wonderful bag.

Hopping on to the next blog now.

Happy Crafting!!! :) X X

Unknown said...

Oh, takes a long time to find where to comment, but I made it. Love the gift bag Kessy - did you heat set the stamp? If so, is it now washable?

Unknown said...

wow what an amazing bag, would love that xx

Unknown said...

I love this bag and l think that it is a great idea for Christmas. Helen x

Marianna Hammer said...

What a lovely gift bag! You are very talented.
Love from the Faroe Islands,
Marianna.

janet said...

I never think of using fabric but how effective your card is. I'll give that a try!
Janet in Kent

fame01 said...

What a great project so very very pretty, hugs sarah xx

jan said...

Great demonstration of how versatile stamps can be. Just love it. X x

hotpotato said...

love that you can stamp on fabric.

Sue Halliday said...

as someone who cannot wrap presents to save my life I adore your gift bag!! how lovely, what a great idea and so useful for me!!!

MRS DUCK said...

Hi
Certainly a unique gift bag that the recipient would keep forever.
Best wishes.
Ang.

Maureen Killen said...

Hi Kezzy,
Why did I never think of this? The smaller stamps will be perfect to make fabric tree decorations, filled with lavender or Christmas scented pot-pourri, gorgeous. By the way, your gift bag is lovely.

Florence Crawford said...

First and foremost I am a sewer, so I gasped when I saw this project, I have never stamped on to fabric, but I will now, maybe this afternoon! Love your little bag.

Kiraneries said...

What a surprise to see the stamps used to make a lovely fabric gift bag.

Glenharon said...

Good morning Kezzy,
What a lovely idea and different take on the stamps and their uses. I think this would make a lovely thing for like the Sunday Schools to make with the children as they could be used at all times of the year as it does not actually say Christmas. Thank you for another take Kezzy and for giving me ideas,
Crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)

Theresa said...

this is so cool. awesome idea. love that jute type fabric you used and frayed at the edges. xx

Maggie said...

Hello. What a clever and amazing idea to use that great fabric. Just goes to show how versatile these stamps are. xx Margaret Col.

ssn.wht@gmail.com said...

Hi Kezzy - what a great idea to stamp onto fabric for a gift bag! Love this idea, thanks for sharing, Susan x

Micky French said...

Lovely gift bag, so different
Hugs to all
Michelle xxxx

Unknown said...

Saw this on C/C this morning & I think it is a lovely project. Well done Kezzy Ann, France

Unknown said...

Hi Kezzy, love this, what a great present idea, thanks for the inspiration xxx

Barbiedi said...

great idea, that would make a lovely gift in itself

Margaret Ann Moffat said...

OMG what a fantastic way to use your stamps, love how you have used it, need to try this. Thank you for showing us this technique

Lynda's craft's said...

Hi Kezzy, wow great way to use the stamps thank you for your brilliant idea's & technique hugs Lynda Brock xx

JMC Creates said...

What a beautiful & different project.

lindyloo12 said...

As I am useless at sewing it was great to know you could just use glue, but what a great idea. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

Deborah Guy said...

A totally different way to use stamps. Thank you

Unknown said...

Good to see stamps being used for more than cards

Bejay said...

WOW!!! I would NEVER have thought to use fabric instead of making a card. What a brilliant idea and it just looks so...right!!! Thanks so much for sharing and for joining the blog hop. I'm enjoying visiting new blogs so much today. x

Muriel said...

What a great gift bag, clever way to use these lovely stamps. The perfect gift bag for a selection of stamps, dies, CS gl6e, gilding flakes .........

Muriel

Pat L said...

Love how you used the stamps in a different way to make such a lovely gift bag
Best wishes, Pat

Unknown said...

A very original idea, didn't know you could stamp on fabric successfully. I lovely design, very pretty.
Huggles
Louise x

Craftydesigner said...

A very different and stunning gift.

Unknown said...

Hi Kezzy, lovely little bag. Great idea, and quite unique.

terrie said...

Great looking gift bag...
I like all the embellishments that you added on the bag..
Such a fun blog hop...
Well done

gwen70 said...

Wonderful project, so unusual, I love it

It'sMe said...

Oh yes!!! think I might just have to borrow this idea.Love It.♥

barbiepinkfairy said...

Fab project I love new ideas thanks!

louloupurple said...

Wow Beautiful, loving the blog hop...x

Unknown said...

GREAT IDEA!
Love this blog hop.
Sheila

Unknown said...


Hi what a great idea, must try that when my stamps arrive.Thank you for the idea...Yvonne xxx

Brawny x said...

OMG what a great project. How clever are you. Fab use of the stamps x

Cathie said...

Lovely gift bag. I have never stamped on fabric so will have to try this technique.

Unknown said...

Gosh that's smashing, love it ! x

Beryl said...

Its lovely to see the stamps on fabric.

Sonia Stephenson said...

Hi. Love this gorgeous gift bag :-) xx

Emesbee said...

Great new idea for using old and new stash.

Joan D said...

Fabulous. Would never have thought of using fabric. But I will now xx

Wheely Bad said...

Hi Kerry

What a fabulous idea, I also sew and recently brought some fabric ink. I was thinking of making stockings/ gift bags but was stuck for ideas. You design is really classy and has very much inspired me. Thank you!

Crafty hugs,

T xxx

CraftyJo said...

Such a lot of detail in your project, it's lovely.

Unknown said...

Hi Kezzy

A very different card - I love it.
Thank you.
Bye for now.
SandraP

camelot67 said...

Hi Kezy,

Although sewing is not something I do I have to agree this is a great idea for a gift. I'm thoroughly enjoying today's blog hop and will definitely be "popping" back. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Margaret A.

alimecca said...

Hi Kerry,
Lovely and have to say very different. Well done and thank you. Love Alison

Unknown said...

What a clever idea. I haven't been brave enough to start using fabric so far.
Vanessa x

Dawn Holben said...

The gift bag is just stunning and really a gift in itself.

Laura O said...

great project ,so different but equally as nice ,nice to see stamps used differently ,Laura O

Unknown said...

Love your idea of using the images on a bag, I have yet to try cosmic shimmer glue. If it sticks to material then I need this product. Thank you for sharing. Hop!

Ita said...

Wow what a great idea,I love it,thank you for the inspiration.
Ita.

bluebell-flowerwood said...

hello what a good idea for a male present,insted of a paper rap. and could be used againe. love bluebell-flowerwood.

Janet Wilson said...

Unusual project, what a lovely gift bag

Ann said...

Hi Kerry

What a fabulous idea to stamp onto fabric and make a gift bag I am sure whoever gets this will be delighted.

Hugs Annx

kandis said...

Gorgeous project. Wouldn't have thought of using the in that way. Brilliant.

Unknown said...

Loving the creative flare of this bag would never have thought of doing that great work!. x

magpie said...

Hellooooo Kezzy! What a great idea on using the stamps to decorate this bag! It's lovely! The truth is I'm so glad you didn't sew anything to it as I'm not good with a needle....apart from a button and then the cotton knots! Using the cosmic shimmer glue is the best! It's such fantastic glue! It's been lovely going on this blog hop, seeing all the different crafting techniques and ideas. Along with adding more to the favourite bookmarks! "Thank you!" Love Karen xx

Chris Kelly said...

Wonderful use of this lovely set of stamps. Stamping on fabric is on my must try list x Chris

ginny c said...

Brilliant idea you could make Christmas stocking. Would look great Lovely stamps

Unknown said...

Have never seen this before, what a great idea, just love it.
Theresa x

Rosie said...

Lovely gift bag, Kezzy.
It really is a very clever idea to use stamps on a gift bag, TFS
Rosie xxx

Unknown said...

What a beautiful idea. I am new to your blog but I will certainly be becoming a regular. You are so talented. Crafty Regards Julie Kay xxx

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Craftysusan said...

Hi Kerry. Great bag and a really original way to use these stamps.

di57 said...

Very different to anything I have done before. I might have a try at this!

sonja_w said...

Hi Kerry, what a great way to use the stamps, love this idea. Thanks for sharing x

gill said...

Very creative and innovative idea

Unknown said...

So many different textures on this, anyone would be pleased to receive a present in this bag

https://adiecrafty.blogspot.com/ said...

unique and creative well done
hugs

chrissy o said...

love the texture on this one
chrissy o x

Maria said...

Hi Kezzy,what a unusual take for a stamp. Very nice.
Mariax

Joanne K said...

Hi, lovely idea using it on a gift bag. Kind regards Joanne K x

Barbara said...

Lovely gift bag, nice to see something a bit different, love the colours.

Jackie Meechan said...

Would love to receive a gift in this bag its gorgeous almost too pretty to use.
Hugs
CraftyJacq
Xx

Janice K said...

A super gift bag, the images have stamped beautifully on to the fabric.

Unknown said...

Lovely gift bag x

Linda28 said...

Hi Kezzy, what a great idea, stamping on the bag, thank you for sharing your talent with us and helping us to think " out of the box" Beautiful stuff.

granny sue said...

Hi. Very different from all the others so far, and very lovely. SueL

Unknown said...

What a great idea! love the rustic bag and the added pearls give it a little zing xx

Eileen L. said...

Now thats one very pretty gift bag, love all the pearls and great way to use the stamp.

fluffycat said...

Hi, 'and now for something completely different' and what a lovely gift it is.
Frances

Unknown said...

I think this has to be my favourite of all the stamps, and you have used it so cleverly! I'm getting some fantastic ideas from this blog hop.....what a brilliant idea! Jo

Bea said...

what a great bag - I really like how the stamp works on fabric.

Unknown said...

Love the use of fabric on cards.

rachel said...

Hiya Kerry - wow - its late and what a lot of comments!!! Thats brilliant - as is your make!!! Love it! Just heard that my mum won three of the stamps on facebook - cool!!! Big hugs for a happy weekend to you! Rachel xx

Unknown said...

Wow, how cool is this! I would never in a million years have thought of stamping onto fabric like this with archival ink. Fab-u-lous,

Alice x

craftynanna said...

hi kerry, a gift bag wow i would never have thought to do that its brilliant

Stamp with Us said...

Using the stamps on bag, how wonderful. More food for thought!

America said...

Great use of embellishments for a lovely Gift bag. Gorgeous and fun!

Unknown said...

Fabulous Christmas bag. Clever
Crafty hugs
Jo xx

Pauline99 said...

Very interesting way to use your stamps it never would have entered my head to stamp onto fabric and it looks really good too.

Thinking if I had all the stamps I could do a cushion.

Thanks for the inspiration


All the best Pauline ( freedom99)

Angela Wade said...

Hi, Kezzy, what a talented lady you are !!
Saw this fabulous creation on Julia's shows. Brilliant!
Will have to drop by your blog again.

Angela in S. Wales xx

Jean Bullock said...

How clever to use the stamps to make this fabric gift bag. Well done. It's lovely.

Fiona in Maine said...

What an original use of the stamps. I think your creation is absulutely wonderful.

Ann Lauzon said...

Wow, what a great idea. I love the way you added the pearl snowflake to make the star at the top

Rose in Chester said...

What an absolutely fabulous gift bag - I love it.

Handcraftedbyhelen said...

What a cool way to use the stamp to make a lovely gift bag. Very inspired

Unknown said...

What a lovely gift bag, different from the norm. Susan McG x

Chris Curry said...

What a lovely idea Kim, and as my sewing talents are very limited I love the idea of the glue. Thank you

Anonymous said...

Now this is what I call inspiration! Love it and definitely something I want to try - thank you!

Annie said...

How unusual and inspirational, Kezzy. What a great idea and a lovely creation, thank you!
Annie x

Sue from Wiltshire said...

I love the idea of using stamps on material. What a good idea for gift bags.

JJ said...

Beautiful gift bag, an original, lovely design, love it.

Love & Hugs

Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

lilyoz said...

My goodness what a lot of work on a very different project. Love it Kezzy

Gail said...

What a brilliant idea, love the gift bag.
Gail Cx

lorraine (classylady) said...

Hi,
Oh I love this what a lovely idea. Great gift for a lucky someone.

regards
lorraine - scotland
xxx

weefortune said...

Hi Kezzy, something different from you, simply lovely design. Elaine x

weefortune said...

Hi Kezzy, something different from you, simply lovely design. Elaine x

June Ballenger said...

Hi

What a great idea I love this bag and the different materials you have used. Great blog hop too

June x

chappers said...

I love this bag just so different for a change. I am really getting into altered art onto anything now. Thanks Kezzy for the inspirational ideas.

SHARICA said...

fab piece of artwork xx

Unknown said...



Lovely artwork Kerry.

Jean

J said...

How cool is that! I would never have thought about stamping onto fabric... Now feel compelled to go find some and have a go!!

Unknown said...

Lovely what a clever idea using fabric

Roselass55 said...

What a great idea, so much inspiration from this blog hop.

Teresa said...

Fantastic - I always forget about stamping on fabric. Even though the stamps are detailed, the image is still crisp and perfect x

Maureen B. said...

So OK I have never even thought of stamping on fabric!! You are doing so well and love this idea for a gift. Like you I have only crafted for a few years and am slowly trying out so many techniques but am getting addicted to both stamping and dies. Thanks for your ideas and sharing with us all. Maureen

Maxine Jones said...

OMG that looks amazing - stamps so nicely onto that fabric - looks fab. Will defo be trying that out! x

Judith said...

This is fabulouso! - those stamps are just gorgeous - think they're going to be coming to my house!! Xx

Unknown said...

Hi Kezzy
What an amazing gift bag a gift in itself. Nice to see something different. We often forget you can print onto fabric too!
Hugs SueC x

Unknown said...

Lovely artwork just love hessian and the way you have used it brilliant
Janxx

Unknown said...

How I would love to receive a pressie in a gift bag like this. I'm new to stamping - would not have thought of stamping on fabric had I not seen it on C&C this afternoon.
Did you use a special fabric or just a piece you had lying around?
thanks for sharing your expertise and talent. Great learning for me.

KRCards said...

So nice to see an original piece, I love it x

Unknown said...

Great to see a different take on how these stamps can be used, so original.

Karen Drew said...

What a great idea for using the new stamps. The bag is fab.
Luv
Karen xx

Unknown said...

What a great idea to stamp on gift bags. We have to try this for myself x

Louise said...

Gorgeous gift bag and so nice to see something other than a card - very original!

Blue Rose said...

Kezzy,
What a fabulous gift bag. You have done a great job.

Marion Bull said...

What a brilliant idea. Thank you for something a bit different. I'd love to receive a gift bag like this!
Marion B xx

Unknown said...

Fabulous everyone would love a gift bag like that, loads of ideas on these blogs, thanks wendy,x

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