Thursday, March 29, 2012

Guest Designer -Alex {You had Me At Craft}

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Hi There Friends...It's me Alex, from You Had Me At Craft ! Can you believe it?! I get to be a GUEST DESIGNER today on Robyn's Blog! I'm SO EXCITED!
A little about me... I have been crafting, sewing, painting, quilting, paper crafting and just basically creating since I was a little girl. I think I can honestly say I've tried just about every craft medium out there!

I began card making and paper crafting in early 2008 and since then it has become an obsession...a healthy one I hope :) 
My initial inspiration to begin paper crafting came when I was just surfing the net, I discovered a young spunky girl known now to everyone as THE PINK STAMPER . I was hooked on her how to videos and blog and about a year later decided to start my own blog. Who knew, just a short time later she would ask me to be one of her PINK DESIGNERS! I feel so LUCKY!

I have worked as a part-time hairstylist for many years, so even at my job I was creating, but unfortunately I developed asthma due to all those nasty chemical and had to retire from hair styling, no worries though...leaves me more to time to craft, LOL! 

 I have a wonderful husband that puts up with all my crafting silliness. He is my best friend. We were high school sweethearts and married now for almost 29 years. I have three wonderful children, all adults now,  2 are married and one has made me a grandmother of 2....with one more on the way!  

Today I have a VIDEO for you on how to make the 
LUNCH SACK PURSE I posted recently. These are really FUN to make and super quick. Enjoy! 


 YAY!...and there's GIVEAWAY for you too! Just leave one comment on this post!











194 comments:

JHolliday said...

Such a cute bag!! I am gonna have to make some even though I don't have kids. Hmmm the neighborhood moms will love me lol!!

Thanks for the video tutorial, makes it so easy to follow!!

June
holliday125@yahoo.com

Uta said...

What a great video tutorial! I love this cute bag. Thanks for showing us this idea.
Hugs, Uta

CRAZY4 CHRIST said...

Very cute purse!! Question I noticed that there was a hole punched in each of those pieces of cardstock becfore you cute them why?? Also I am pretty sure I said this to you already but unless that picture is 20 years old you don't look like you have grown kids or old enough to be a grandma!!
Kristan

Tracy said...

That is so cute! Thanks for the video tutorial!

Anonymous said...

What a cute idea. I will have to make these as cute little gifts! Thank you for the video!
Robyn C

SweetPeachCreations said...

Love the video...i love the paper..too cute. Thanks ~Ashley C

Ruth said...
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Ruth said...

Great project!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

What a great project!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

Cat
ctomins@rogers.com

Anonymous said...

Very cute project, thanks for sharing.
Kim T.
kjoycec@juno.com

Megan H. said...

The bag purse is super cute. I love that you made your own handle too. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com

Anonymous said...

love the videos ! Thanks !! I'm looking forward to trying this !
Anna
ann2236@juno.com

Creatively His said...

Such a wonderfully cute and creative idea! I will definitely be making on for my granddaughter! Thanks for sharing.

Chris - Creations in Bloom said...

Thanks so much for the video. It makes it so easy for me to follow and repeat what you've done. Your lunch sack bags turned out so sweet!

Kraftycdn said...

so cute , gonna do some as birthday and xmas bags awesome idea :)

Tammy

kraftycdn@gmail.com

justme said...

Can't wait for spring break to try this!
joyce@tulalipbroadband.net

CA Scrapper said...

Wow, this is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial.

Leslie

cascrapper at gmail dot com

Bloeffelbein said...

Well I know what I am making my little Nieces for easter. These are adorable!!! Thanks for the tutorial.
Brianna Happy Scapper
www.bloeffelbein.blogspot.com

thepaperdiva said...

What a cute idea...Love Love it!

Dawn, RI said...

Cute bag, Loved the video tutorial,
seeing the project done helps make it easier than verbal directions.
Dawn RI
abosoffit@hotmail.com

Tina said...

loeb the turtorial...the bag is lovely..such a cute idea

Tina

Regina said...

Cute bag. Looks like something I might try. Thanks for sharing. Regina

Anonymous said...

Cute.
marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com

Marilyn said...

That is toooo cute. Got to try this one.

mimicaro9650@yahoo.com

Stacey said...

My daughter LOVES purses....she is gonna flip for this one, especially since we can customize it with her favorite colors, stamps and embellishments!! Thanks for the idea!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win the giveaway!!
Stacey <3

L.B. said...

So fun and I know my daughter would love this. Thanks for the tutorial.
http://www.coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Kristi said...

Can't wait to try and make one of these as gifts for friends and my daughter. Awesome job Alex.
kidshomelove at yahoo.com

silly_girl_823 said...

Thank you so much for the video tutorial! I love this idea and how you can change it up for so many different occasions!!

Amy V

silly_girl_823 at hotmail dot com

Trudi said...

This is so cute and looks quick for all those excited lil bunny /egg hunters, TFS

etfamily at wynndel dot ca

Scrappin Dhilly said...

Such a cute bag, thanks for the great tutorial. You have such a beautiful family!

Carrie K said...

So super cute! I am going to make some for my granddaughters!

missstamper said...

Very cute!

Rosie said...

The purse bag is adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

littlen said...

cute idea. thanks for the video.

Houses Built of Cards said...

What a cute project!!! I have to say though...you don't look anywhere NEAR old enough to be a Grandma!!! ;0)

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Nicole said...

Great tutorial and cute bag! Thanks for the chance to win and for sharing a bit about yourself!

Nicole
nicolepudvah@yahoo.com

Jessica said...

Such a cute idea! I LOVE this! and I love how jazzy it makes a plain ol lunch sack look.

Jennifer Norris said...

Very cute idea, thank you for sharing. Also, I did love the music on the video :)

Jennifer

Jenyausnov@yahoo.com

MR Houston said...

Love this purse! I will be making some for Easter!

Mountain Mama said...

This is a super-great idea! I happen to have a bunch of these lunch bags and no use for them...until now! Love this idea. Thanks so much!

Anonymous said...

A very cute purse.Thank you for sharing your video.Thanks for the chance to win.
djuna1027@comcast.net

Robin said...

These are a great idea for giveaway bags for parties I think! Thanks for the chance to win one of Robyn's awesome stamp sets! Thanks, Indy's Mom

Jackie B said...

Cute little lunch bag purse video tutorial. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win a Pink Stampers stamp.

Mary e. said...

Cute idea and easy instructions. Now to figure out where I can use this! maryellen__12@hotmail.com

Sylvia said...

Love the purse. I could make them for party favors. Thanks for a chance to win.

beth said...

what a great idea with such a simple item we have around the house anyway!! thanks for a great video

bethl
toothlesschef at comcast dot net

Lisa said...

I love the different kids of crafts you can create from paper. This is a fun idea! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa
lisa.fiocca@gmail.com

Wendy said...

thanks for the cute idea. Wendy@arrowa.com

xxsquigglesxx said...

Hi Alex! I love these little purses! They would make awesome gift bags at a party!

Anonymous said...

Very cute!

Sara

saracollinsglogower@gmail.com

Patty B. said...

Very Cute!! Thanks for sharing and the give away.

Momof4inArlington said...

Adorable purse! I think this may be the best use of a paper bag, I've ever seen...Certainly, the most attractive use. Your tutorial is excellent, too! I cannot conceive of your having been married for 3 decades!!! You must have married at 10! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

MizMaryAnn said...

Such a fun and simple project. Now all I need to do is find some little white bags! Thank you for sharing your idea.

Pam Allen said...

Great job! I just did this same purse for a swap I'm in. I love how quick and versatile it is! Keep up the good work and welcome, teacher! LOL!

Kendra said...

What a cute idea! These would make great gift bags for a girls birthday party.

Kendra Lancioni
kjune19@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

Darling project for spring-

beth said...

That is the cutest little bag....great idea! Thanks for the opportunity!
Beth in NC

Cathy said...
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Cathy said...

Great idea! Thanks for the giveaway!!

PinkE said...

What a cute bag? Sure to get a smile! Thanks so much for the giveaway too!

PinkE
simplypinke.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I am going to try these cute bags. I have 3 little girl cousins that would absolutely love them. This could be their Easter treat holders this year. Thanks for a wonderful idea. buck2@casscomm.com

Anonymous said...

So cute!! Neighbor girls get ready!!!!!! Lets DO this! TFS the fab tute!!!! Chelle
kweenbee_612@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Super cute idea! I definately plan on making some for my god-daughter! I love how simple you make it seem! Thanks so much for sharing! jtltcc16@yahoo.com

J said...

Very Cute.
I will be doing this project for sure
Thanks for good instructions
Best wishes
J

MissChelle said...

So so cute Alex!! Thank you for sharing!!

Christina said...

Love that! Can't wait to give this a try. TFS
shewhodreamz@gmail.com

Cricut4God said...

OMG! I will have to make some for my sons pre-school class. The parents will just love it!

Mahalo!
Bubbles

hayngirl99@gmail.com

Nuts in a Tree said...

Cute purse and such a beautiful family you have...I had to look twice when you mentioned grown children and grandchildren. :)

Rhonda :)

Anonymous said...

What a neat idea!!! I know some little girls that would just love this. Oh, and the braided handles too...love it!
sherri 12 at dishmail dot net

Tammy Jones said...

Boy did you set my mind to whirling! This is such a cute idea. I think this would be easy to use with kids too by just simplifying it a bit. Thanks for sharing.

Faresa said...

Love the new video! Thanks for the giveaway!
faresa3@hotmail.com

Nurse Sharan said...

Such cute ideas!!! I'm going to be busy trying to duplicate!!! Thanks for sharing.

hopefulcrafter said...

Thanks for the video. Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Very cute and look easy to make too.

walkercrafter

Tammy said...

Great bag. You look so much younger than your bio suggests. What is your secret?

tvoss123@comcast.net

Glori said...

Very cute idea, especially for little girls who LOVE purses! Thanks for sharing.

Glori, The31Woman
the31Woman.blogspot.com

Nichole Crane said...

Your family is beautiful! You, in no way, look old enough to be a grandma! LOVE the lunch sack purse! :)

scrappinglots said...

thanks for the video tutorial and giveaway! Please come visit my at www.thisismylifeandthisiswhatiliketodo.blogspot.com

Thanks again!

scrappinglots said...

thanks for the video tutorial and giveaway! Please come visit my at www.thisismylifeandthisiswhatiliketodo.blogspot.com

Thanks again!

Toni said...

Love the bags. TFS.

Connie F. said...

This is such a neat bag. Thanks for the video.

true1947@embarqmail.com

Nette said...

Cute bag! Thanks for the tutorial.

netter at q dot com

Hannah said...

So Cute!!! You sure don't look old enough to be a grandmother! :) Thanks for the chance to win!! :)

Jennifer said...

Adorable bag and sweet family picture...love that everyone has matching p.j. bottoms =)

Jennifer

melba said...

it was interesting to find out how you made those bags, they are cute.

arneff0404 said...

That is a really cute bag.
Ashley N
arneff0404@comcast.net

mamawcindy said...

So glad to see that your a Guest Designer on here. Love your Cute Purse. Thanks for the chance to win! :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com
cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

What a cute idea!!! Love the paper! I am also married to my high school sweetheart : ) Thanks for the video!

Mary said...

Awesome!Thanks for the video...

Craft Me This said...

This is really cute. Great video also.

Barbara
craftmethis@gmail.com

Sandy B. said...

Great video. Thanks for the chance to win.

sb_427@yahoo.com

Angie said...

Cute idea! Thanks so much Alex!! :)

Melissa said...

Very nicely done, tfs.

mzcherub at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Those are adorable!! Thanks for sharing.

Dawn
deegeescraps at gmail dot com

kraftinginmykorner said...

Love your purse! What a fantastic idea and great video!

smlbugg said...

Those are adorable bag great job!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the easy-to-follow video! Great project too :)

Emily
evfurnivall@sky.com

Sew Sweet N Crafty said...

Hi there, thanks for the video. What a cute project. I love the color choices too. That is a really cool family picture on the rocks...I like the scenery for the backdrop. TFS.

Sew Sweet N Crafty

You can email me thru:
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

Neisha said...

Love this bag, very very cute!!

Anonymous said...

I know what you mean about the pink stamper. Because of her videos I bought my cricut and branched out from scrapbooking to cards and a whole need look at crafting. All of you are so inspiring. I love the bags and the pic. Love all that this site does for us. Lacey yellowbaby3@hotmail.com

SaraBug said...

Cute idea, thanks for sharing.

Jazmin Galindoooo said...

Thanks for sharing I love this idea ;D
jazy_triton07@yahoo.com

Fay said...

So cute. Thanks for all the great ideas. faypoo45@yahoo.com

norma said...

very cute! thanks for the video

TheIrishScrapper said...

Very cute project! Thanks for the video! Shannon

cema1cema said...

So very cool! Can't wait to make one! Christina ccapps35@gmail.com

Stephanie R/S said...

these are so adorable I love them. Thanks for chance to win such an awesome set. xoxo steph
rsxsteph@hotmail.com

Patty said...

These are absolutely darling bags!!! I was all pumped up about watching this video...wanted to make some myself...but.. The video was a little confusing though...just saying for future...don't forget to state the elements needed to complete the project first!!

Angie said...

Love the idea! Can't wait to try. I think I will make this for a wedding brainstorm party. Thanks for sharing.

JenBenLola said...

Adorable bags! Might have to make one for my niece! :O) JenBrierley2 at gmail dot com

Julie said...

What a beautiful project! Great job and love the video.

scrapnmom atlive dotcom

carolyn's creations said...

These bags are really pretty! Congrats on being a guest designer too!!

ckcrafty@gmail.com

Cindyrella said...

Such a cute bag, can't wait to try making some. I have a big stack of those white lunch bags and now have a use for them. Thanks for sharing.
Cindy
dr_goss@yahoo.com

Dorcas said...

These are so cute, Alex. Thanks for sharing your silliness with us.

Dorcas
dtroche@bellsouth.net

Anonymous said...

love the bag and the size, I have made small ones, but this would be great to put a gift in...thank you for sharing!

Theresa Burns
tctopcat61@yahoo.com

Kellie said...

Love your video! Thanks!!
jascoop2@gmail.com

Tracey said...

Very cute!! Congrats on being a guest designer.

Anonymous said...

What a cute idea! Thanks for the chance to win.
sherknight@yahoo.com

Marionment said...

I love the bags. I am going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

maw1 said...

Hey this is a great bag!
Thanks for sharing.
maw1@windstream.net

Kelly said...

Very cute idea! Thanks for the video.
Kelly westpk77@hotmail.com

Shanna Wilson said...

Super cute thanks so much for the tutorial. I call all my kids in class hunny bunny so that sentiment is special to me lol thanks again for sharing
Shanna Wilson

Gracesonnawilson@gmail.com

lanejoy1 said...

So cute. Thanks for sharing with us. You did great on the video.

lanejoy1@windstream.net

Tammi A. said...

Great project. Love your work and the flowers you created last week were awesome.

tammi_amata@ameritech.net

Anonymous said...

Very cute idea for the Easter girls!
Thanks of or sharing
Lorraine
rainykay@aol.com

Lady Fair said...

Super duper cute bags! Thanks for the tutorial, too.

lflinesatcomcastdotnet

Buffy Scott said...

1st of all I can't believe she is a gma! I had to scroll back to the top & look & at the picture again to see if I was reading the correct story. WOW!!! Way to go grandma!! Also the bag is great. I can't wait to make these. Oh my so many great ideas for Easter, but great for everything else also! Wonderful designers Robyn! Buffy mikebuff@surry.net

Anonymous said...

Such a cute bag - TFS!!!

sstw1@msn.com

Kim's Kreations said...

Cute purse. Love the patterned papers you used. Thanks for sharing your idea.
Ogdendoll@gmail.com

Allison said...

Super cute bag...love your creations! Hope to win!

Sue D said...

Lovely purses--I like the braided handles and how you attached them with brads.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Melissa Landis said...

So super cute!! I will definitely be doing this for my nieces and grand-daughter. TFS
Melissa
mlandis0622@gmail.com

Sandi said...

Wow!!! how cute :) thanks for such a cute idea
Sandi
ilms4e@verizon.net

Abby Fitz said...

Cute and adaptable to alot of special days.

Anonymous said...

OK I commented this morning these purses are so cute, so I made two today. They are just so darn cute my granddaughters are going to love them.

walkerquilter

Joyce said...

Very cute bag. Thank you for the video!

Sashagirl30 said...

I have to try to make these purses. Thanks for sharing and also for the chance to win a stamp set.
~Brenda~
Sashagrl30@aol.com

Monograms By Candie said...

Very cute thanks for sharing!

Codi Gardner said...

Thanks! This is awesome! I have recently found my obsession with clear stamps!

Tasmeha said...

Hi Alex. Just read my mind. Saw your bag really liked them. They are adorable. I had an order of making some goody bags. Was looking for some ideas and tips. So you just opened my window. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks
Tasmeha

handmadebymia said...

omgoodness i just simply adore the purse idea. so super cute. im so going to barrow it for my picnic in the park with my two little princesses. thanks for sharing and the chance to win mps candy.
mia_initialpink@hotmail.com

LemonDropMemories said...

I really am going to love putting this together! I already know what paper I want to use. Thanks for this great demo.

OmaGloria said...

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I followed along.

Precious Hugs

marg0006 said...

How wonderful is family. Thanks for the chance at this great giveaway.

marg0006@verizon.net

Ellen said...

This is the cutest project that I have seen in a long, long time. I can't wait to make one for my 2 year old niece, who loves her "pockets". Thanks for sharing. BTW, I love the music on your video.

Shirley said...

Cute bag.
delgador at bellsouth dot net

Anonymous said...

LOVE the bag, and THANKS for the chance to win the giveaway! pmariemellon at gmail dot com

Isabel Z said...

How cute is that bag? I can't wait to make them for my daughter's birthday party.

isabelzito at verizon dot net

Stephanie said...

This is the cutest "bag". I can't wait to make some. I think it woud be cute to give cards in one.

pruttybird said...

Very cute ... Thanks for the tutorial.

pruttybird at comcast dot net

Connie Gage said...

Just loved the adorable purse .... I have 4 girls to make them for. THANKS of the wonderful idea.

Connie Gage said...

Just loved the adorable purse .... I have 4 girls to make them for. THANKS of the wonderful idea.

Fran in Frankfort said...

Cute as cute can be.....a great tutorial. Got to try this before Easter..but would be so great just anytime.
Fran from Frankfort
flusch@gmail.com

Michele from MS said...

Congrats on being a guest designer for the awesome Robyn! I love the style of your cards ~ so super cute! Great video too! I don't have any MPS stamps yet and would love to try them!! msmith38652@gmail.com
http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/

Cookielady said...

Very cute idea and original! If I may make a suggestion, you might want to put cardstock or cardboard in the bottom of the purse to stabilize it and add a fastener. So super cute, lots of possibilities.

CraftyJAR said...

Lovely idea. I will have to give it a try and love that you showed us how to change it up a little.
Judy
craftyjar@ gmail.com

Heidi said...

What a great idea! I totally have to try and make one. Thanks for the fabulous idea and the great video.

Heidi
annmarkc at att dot net

bird said...

What a fabulous Ideal and they are so cute.

debz said...

Love the cute little purse; I need to try this for my grand daughters!






debz831 at hotmail dot com

Karina said...

so adorable, I want to make those!

caj said...

I love your idea for the bags and the tutorial is great. Thanks for sharing your talents!!

tblue said...
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tblue said...

Love the video! These would make cute party favors.

tmblueb@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Oh, that is sooo cute! Great instead of an easter basket for little girls!

cojones@shaw.ca

Dee Burns said...

The "Purse" bag is so cute. Love how you used white paper bags. Purses are always a hit with any age girl.

Dee B

deejburnscat at yahoo dot com

Angie said...

Cute project and I just love your family picture Alex!! Fantastic!

cindy said...

You did a Great Job on the tutorial! Nice to hear from you, and you have great, unique ideas-which I like to see. Thanks! zellfam2@tds.net

Eva.K said...

Beautiful <3 I will make some.And I realy love those stamps.I hope I am the winner.Love you and bye <3

DIANA L. said...

This is such an adorable purse. Thanks for the video.

DIANA L.

CathyinMN said...

Very cute bags. Thanks for the video tutorial.
tcsobotka at charter dot net

Laura M said...

LOVE this! Thanks for the great video too!

Anonymous said...

what a awesome Lunch Sack Purse. The video is so clear and easy to follow. This would be such a awesome party giveaway for a gitls Birthday party. Young girls would just love this. Thanks for the chance to win the stamp set. Oh my I hope my name is drAwen. But then so does everyone.
Lindab in WI
pploons@yahoo.com

Michele Green said...

Cute project!

michelegreen120 at gmail dot com

Connie F. said...

Great bag. I have enjoyed all the guest designs.

true1947@embarqmail.com

stefeni said...

Cute bags! Such a great idea on how to spice up a paper bag.

spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

lilian said...

verry cute purse will try to make i have 3 grils who will love them.thx

nickie said...

Thanks for the great Idea,I love it, Ihope I win. nickie_rodriquez@yahoo.com

KQP said...

I love the purse! So clever!
Kate

Anonymous said...

Very cute! Thanks for sharing!

vickieNstillwater at hotmail dot com

LADYLOVE said...

THEY ARE ALL WONDERFUL!

vick6740 said...

These are so lovely!! TFS!! Vickie
vick6740@yahoo.com

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

THese are too cute!!! Love the video, I always love step by step! Thanks so much!
Lisa
lisascreativeniche at gmail.com

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

THese are too cute!!! Love the video, I always love step by step! Thanks so much!
Lisa
lisascreativeniche at gmail.com

Diana Lynn Martin said...

This is such an awesome idea! Thanks for the video & the giveaway!

Diana :)
leeleecarddesigns@gmail.com
www.leeleecarddesigns.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Too cute. Will have to try for my girls! I think they would love it. Thanks for sharing.

alvarezandres at bellsouth dot net

Anonymous said...

Such a cute bag! I have to make one for my grand daughter!!
Grace
kirkgang@netzero.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Alex,

Thank you for a great video. I can see myself making these for small gifts, cards, etc. Love the idea.

Emilee

Susie Craft Happy! said...

Love this! TFS!

Sylvie :) said...

Leaving a comment! LOL! :)

livylou2907 said...

Totally love this idea! Thanks for sharing!
jarendubois@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

SOO cute! I can't wait to try to make these! Thank yo for sharing!

Kristy W.
xtech_98 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Super cute! i just love these stamp sets

April Wolters
aruud@umn.edu

scrapfancy said...

Great tutorial and bag. Thanks for sharing.

Brit K. Designs said...

So cute, Alex! Love it, I'm going to try it! Thanks for sharing!

Brit K.
britngavin@ymail.com