Last week, I shared a little bit about a top secret project involving myself and some other crazy awesome bloggers. It’s called Trade & Made and each blogger involved was sent the same box of surprise supplies. The challenge? We had to make something using some of the supplies from the box! There was a large selection from paint brushes to cardboard cones and we were instructed to create a project using at least four items from the box.
You know me. A slacker at heart, I chose to use only a handful of items provided. I’m all about stenciling and giving gifts. So why not combine those two passions and create some cute lil’ gift tags and gift bags?!? Read on for the full how-to.
Supplies:
- cross-stitch mesh (provided by Michaels)
- paint and paint brush (provided by DecoArt)
- muslin bag (provided by For The Makers)
- embroidery thread (provided by Michaels)
- kraft and white hanging tags (provided by Michaels)
Step 1: On a surface you don’t mind covering with paint, place the cross-stitch mesh with the gift tag underneath it.
Step 2: Hold the mesh firmly over the tag and start dabbling the paint through the little holes. Only place a small amount on your paint brush. Gobs of paint on the tags can be avoided…
Step 3: Slowly lift up the mesh and admire your little dotted treasure. Repeat on the muslin bags.
Some gobs work. Some don’t. I still love ’em.
Fill your bags with treats. These bags weren’t for me or they would have been filled with candy. Obviously.
Use the embroidery thread to attach the gift tags to all sorts of presents and containers!
What do you think? This was an interesting project that really tested our limits as creatives. I’m blown away by some of the other creations by the other bloggers involved. Visit the Trade & Made homepage to read more about the challenge and to see who made what!
Again, a huge thank you goes out to Erin & Laura for coming up with such a cool concept, and to Gloria of Little White Whale for creating such a beautiful site to showcase all of the bloggers!
And of course, thank you to the sponsors of the project who supplied all the goods in the first place: For The Makers, Michaels, Specialty Bottle , Clear & Simple Stamps, andDecoArt!
photo cred: all photos by The Proper Pinwheel, Trade & Made logo by Little White Whale Studio
Lexy is a prop stylist,party enthusiast, and recent transplant from Colorado to Arizona. Her work has been featured by 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Daily Candy, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living Magazine, BuzzFeed, and more! She is the founder of creative event series, EAT DRINK CREATE. 
you are so stinkin’ creative! I LOVE this unique idea!
Oh, you are the sweetest! Thanks for creating this fun challenge!
What a creative way to use the mesh! I love the little giveaways you created…so cute and festive. Thanks for participating in the challenge!
Thanks, Laura!!!! I’m pretty happy with the bags and their lil’ design! Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this project!
So cute! Any treats left over, send them my way please pretty please 😉 xx
Girlfriend, you KNOW you’ll have to fight me for the treats. 😉
Such an awesome project and idea! Do you know if there will be they installments? I’d love to participate next time, if there is a next time!
Well done as always, Ms. Lexy
Thanks, Ali! I’m sure they will have other installments! Check with Erin from House of Earnest and see if one is in the works! 🙂
So clever, Lexy! I would have never thought of this on my own. Love it!
Um. I find that hard to believe. But thanks, my dear!
Never ever would have thought to use the mesh like this. These little bags and tags are so awesome, Lex!
You know me! Pick the easy route! 🙂
Seriously, what a genius use of that mesh, Lexy! How clever, and a beautiful outcome!
Thanks, Mandy! I absolutely LOVED your vase. The photos were gorgeous~!