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Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop, Week 7: Gifts of Art

It's the last dance.

That's right, it's the final Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop challenge!

This week we were challenged to use the Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die – Treat Bag Toppers.  Here's the project image from the website:

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Here are the pieces I got in the mail:

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And here's what I made:
 
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They're little gift bags for art supplies! 

I stitched the muslin bags and added the treat toppers to close them.  Take a peek at each one:

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A long and skinny bag. What could be in it? 

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Brushes!  These are definitely one of my very favorite things to give and receive!  You can never have too many and I treat mine horribly, so I'm always ruining them and needing lots more!
 
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You can see that I stitched across the edge of the bag with baker's twine.  As far as the treat topper is concerned I left the matboard plain, adhered the little painted heart, and stitched across the top!  Super simple!

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What's the lump in that bag?

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Mini Misters filled with homemade Glimmer Mist!  Isn't that a fun gift for a crafty friend?  You can mix him/her up a custom color for the holidays!
 
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As you can see I had a bit of a paint blob, so I embraced the creative opportunity (remember, there are no mistakes, only creative opportunities!) and stitched the word "art" right on top!
 
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For the treat topper (isn't that little purse handle too too cute?) I stitched a piece of muslin over the front to soften it up and added the button heart. 

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Lots of bumps in this bag!  What do you think is making those lovely lumps?

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Stickles!  There's just something about glitter, you know?  I wasn't an early fan of Stickles, but lately I just can't get enought!  It's glitter that stays exactly where you want it to, you know?
 
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Simple running stitch across the bottom.
 
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I used pink Crackle Paint over a red watercolor base to color the heart.  And behind the musin rectangle is a cool brackety shape that's part of the die.  I painted it black to add some contrast.

So there you go, a super simple final installation of the Sizzix Blog Hop! 

Let's look back at all seven weeks, shall we?

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To see everyone else's take on the treat toppers just click the "forward" button in the Sizzix Blog Hop logo on the right.  —–>

All the projects will be up by noon EST.

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

52 thoughts on “Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop, Week 7: Gifts of Art

  • You are so awesome at thinking outside of the box. A true creative genius!/

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  • You are so awesome at thinking outside of the box. A true creative genius!/

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  • You are so awesome at thinking outside of the box. A true creative genius!/

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  • You are so awesome at thinking outside of the box. A true creative genius!/

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  • You’re such an amazing inspiration, Julie. Every week I look forward to seeing what you will create. These little bags are no exception – how adorably creative and such a loving way to present art supplies. Brilliant!

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  • You’re such an amazing inspiration, Julie. Every week I look forward to seeing what you will create. These little bags are no exception – how adorably creative and such a loving way to present art supplies. Brilliant!

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  • You’re such an amazing inspiration, Julie. Every week I look forward to seeing what you will create. These little bags are no exception – how adorably creative and such a loving way to present art supplies. Brilliant!

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  • You’re such an amazing inspiration, Julie. Every week I look forward to seeing what you will create. These little bags are no exception – how adorably creative and such a loving way to present art supplies. Brilliant!

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  • Of course I LOVE this! Everything you create is so stinkin original and fabulous!
    HUGS Julie!

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  • Of course I LOVE this! Everything you create is so stinkin original and fabulous!
    HUGS Julie!

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  • Of course I LOVE this! Everything you create is so stinkin original and fabulous!
    HUGS Julie!

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  • Of course I LOVE this! Everything you create is so stinkin original and fabulous!
    HUGS Julie!

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  • Really cool, I love the review of past projects, too!

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  • Really cool, I love the review of past projects, too!

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  • Really cool, I love the review of past projects, too!

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  • Really cool, I love the review of past projects, too!

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  • Oh Julie- love this idea! What a fun way to give art supplies- so creative. Thanks so much for hopping along with us! Nerry Christmas 🙂

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  • Oh Julie- love this idea! What a fun way to give art supplies- so creative. Thanks so much for hopping along with us! Nerry Christmas 🙂

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  • Oh Julie- love this idea! What a fun way to give art supplies- so creative. Thanks so much for hopping along with us! Nerry Christmas 🙂

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  • Oh Julie- love this idea! What a fun way to give art supplies- so creative. Thanks so much for hopping along with us! Nerry Christmas 🙂

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  • Julie…I love everything you do. Always very creative and inspirational.

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  • Julie…I love everything you do. Always very creative and inspirational.

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  • Julie…I love everything you do. Always very creative and inspirational.

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  • Julie…I love everything you do. Always very creative and inspirational.

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  • I love the painting… and the stitching… and the buttons… cute stuff! You’ve got such a great style!

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  • I love the painting… and the stitching… and the buttons… cute stuff! You’ve got such a great style!

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  • I love the painting… and the stitching… and the buttons… cute stuff! You’ve got such a great style!

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  • I love the painting… and the stitching… and the buttons… cute stuff! You’ve got such a great style!

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  • Yes thank you please 🙂
    And, I have two things to note:
    One – miss out on keeping up with blogposts for a couple of weeks and come back to find 50 unread for yours. Really Julie!? :p
    Two – funny, I imagine your voice in my head when I read the posts now 🙂 (It’s a good thing mind you 🙂 )
    🙂
    Happy holidays 🙂

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  • Yes thank you please 🙂
    And, I have two things to note:
    One – miss out on keeping up with blogposts for a couple of weeks and come back to find 50 unread for yours. Really Julie!? :p
    Two – funny, I imagine your voice in my head when I read the posts now 🙂 (It’s a good thing mind you 🙂 )
    🙂
    Happy holidays 🙂

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  • Yes thank you please 🙂
    And, I have two things to note:
    One – miss out on keeping up with blogposts for a couple of weeks and come back to find 50 unread for yours. Really Julie!? :p
    Two – funny, I imagine your voice in my head when I read the posts now 🙂 (It’s a good thing mind you 🙂 )
    🙂
    Happy holidays 🙂

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  • Yes thank you please 🙂
    And, I have two things to note:
    One – miss out on keeping up with blogposts for a couple of weeks and come back to find 50 unread for yours. Really Julie!? :p
    Two – funny, I imagine your voice in my head when I read the posts now 🙂 (It’s a good thing mind you 🙂 )
    🙂
    Happy holidays 🙂

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  • What a wonderfully creative idea!!!
    Happy Holidays to you!

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  • What a wonderfully creative idea!!!
    Happy Holidays to you!

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  • What a wonderfully creative idea!!!
    Happy Holidays to you!

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  • What a wonderfully creative idea!!!
    Happy Holidays to you!

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  • LOVE this idea! Super COOL! You do outstanding design work!

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  • LOVE this idea! Super COOL! You do outstanding design work!

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  • LOVE this idea! Super COOL! You do outstanding design work!

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  • LOVE this idea! Super COOL! You do outstanding design work!

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