Remember Paper Lunch Bags?

I remember my dad writing loving notes in big black sharpi on my paper lunch bags.   Looking back now it is fond memory but back then, especially in high school, I thought my dad was one big geek and it was embarrassing.  At least Mom had the decency to tuck a little note inside my lunch.  In the end though it was nice reminder that I was loved and appreciated.

I was browsing the featured Etsy shop Bee Things for the current Etsy Inpired Challenge, I came across these adorable graphic monkey paper bags. I knew then exactly what I wanted to do.  Something for my kids except much cooler than black sharpie.  I think it's even something I could give my son (at least in kindergarden or grade one minus the ribbon).  I decided to stick with the graphic feel of Bee Things shop and created a sun with those fabulous Practicing Creativity rays.  I'm very excited with how this came out.  I know that it looks simple to do (and it is) but I was holding my breath and praying every time I stamped those rays.  I didn't want to have to start all over again.

Thanks for checking out a decorated paper bag.  If this is your first visit today, I would be delighted if you were inspired by my earlier post by scrolling down or clicking here.

Steps:

1) Trim 4 inch square Cardstock (CS); stamp rays; mat with cs; attach ribbon and adhere to bag

2) Trim 3 inch square cs; stamp rays; mat with cs; attach ribbon and adhere to bag

3) Trim 2 inch square cs; stamp rays and sentiment; mat with cs; adhere to bag with dimensionals

4) Thread ribbon through library clip and time; attach to bag.

Elements:

Paper: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive

Ink: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive (2nd ink), basic black

Accessories: stripe ribbon (May Arts, PCD), polka dot ribbon (unknown)

Stamps: You're Dandy, Look Up (PCD)