Creative Circle – Page 2

Welcome to the Creative Circle September Blog Hop! This month we are using the Backpack #2 pattern. You will have a chance to win this pattern at the end of this post.

It’s a fun, easy pattern that holds 3 cards with envelopes. I chose to use the Schoolhouse Designer Series paper and Kind Koala stamp set. The cards are the same design in different colors. They were so much fun to color 🙂

The backpack is large enough to be used for more things than cards. It could easily hold a gift – and be decorated to suit your recipient!

I put a gift card size pocket on the back –

And now for your chance to win this month’s pattern! My question is – What is your favorite Fall color combination? Comment below for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on September 20th.

Check out the other designs on this hop for some great inspiration and more chances to win!

Sandy http://www.thescrapnstampshop.blogspot.com

Fran http://www.fransabad.com (You are here!)

Liz http://www.lizhollowaydesign.blogspot.ca

Barb http://www.beelinestamping.com

Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Kind Koala Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$10.00

I’ve been asked to join the Creative Circle Design Team – focusing on lovely 3-D creations and Stampin UP products. If you’ve just come from Barb’s post, you’re int he right place! This month’s template is a “murse” – or a man’s purse. You can get your own copy of the template at the end of this post. It’s an SVG file designed by Liz Holloway and I was able to cut it out on my Eclips. (or you can print and cut!) I chose the Go Wild and Cherry on Top Designer Series paper to make my card holder and cards.

For my closure, I staggered 3 front panels (Go Wild, Tip Top Taupe and Basic Black) and added a closure “button” using Awesomely Artistic.

I used Antique Brads on the handle to help it swing out of the way.

This card uses Flower Shop and Go Wild DSP on a Heavy White base. The leaves are the Bird punch.

This card features the Bold Butterfly die.

And last, but not least, Awesomely Artistic and some Irresistibly Yours DSP. Hope you’ve enjoyed these samples. Hop on over to Liz Holloway’s blog to see more fun ways to use this template. Hugs, Fran