Sunday, July 12, 2009

Watermelon Gift Bag

**UPDATE** Be sure to include an email if you don't have a blogger profile with your email displayed. If you haven't received your template, you may email me at the email listed on my blogger profile page.


Another template share!! I designed and created this tote for the June Secret Stamper gift using the little skunk from the Pun Fun set. If you would like my template and instructions, leave me a comment and I'll send it over. The sentiment frame is from the Great Friend set and I cut it in half. I added Jelly Belly Watermelon jelly beans and the lotion is Bath Junkie Watermelon scent along with a bag of sour patch gummy watermelon chews. It is too hot to mail chocolates in Houston, so I opted for candy. I wanted something for the "stinky" in the sentiment...that would be the Watermelon scented lotion and something to represent the "sweet" from the sentiment...that would be the candy.



Another option would be to add some home baked cookies. Aren't these watermelon cookies ADORABLE!!! I converted my template and instructions into PDF form. If you would like a copy, leave me a comment and I'll send it over by email.



Want to make your own cookies? Meaghan shows you how here with her awesome step by step instructions.

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167 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi I love you bag I have to make one of these for my girlfriend she will go crazy over it Please can I have the template and directions My email is wrobele@netnitco.net Thanks Michelle

Candy Rattray said...

I love this project and would love to have this template. Again, great project!

Sheila Johnston said...

I think your watermelon is adorable and would love to have the pattern for it. I can think of a ton of reasons to make one or more. Thanks. My email is sheilabj@cox.net.

Sheila said...

I think your watermelon tote is adorable and would love to have the pattern. sheilabj@cox.net

Girl can Knit - Cherry Lane Knit Stamp Quilt said...

So cute!! Love the cookies..if I could nibble on one from the screen i would!!! lol

Marjori Miller said...

I have been patiently waiting for your template. :o)

I would LOOOOOVE to have the instructions! THANKS!!

Sarah said...

I'd love the tutorial on your cute watermelon basket.
Sarah Miller
sarah@stetlerarts.com

Gwen Mangelson said...

I would love to hvae your template, my sisters kitchen is watermelons and this would be a perfect gift for her!

you rock!

gwen_mangelson@sbcglobal.net

Dawn Dickinson said...

Very Cute project - would love the template!

Twilight Designs said...

Elizabeth, your watermelon tote is really cute. I would love to see the instructions on how to make it.

Cindee Wilkinson said...

WOW! The cookies just top off this project. I would love the templete to the watermelon gift bag. Thanks so much for sharing.

Going with the Flow By Renee said...

This is just so darn cute. I love to make cookies as gifts! Thank you for sharing - I would love to have the template for the bag! You are a genius! Renee
brturn@austin.rr.com

Amanda Coughlin said...

This is so adorable! The options are endless and I'd love to have the template!

Anonymous said...

I love your watermelon tote. Could I have the directions/template please? It is soooo cute and awesome for summertime.

Thank you,
Chris

Anonymous said...

Please send me the instructions for the Watermelon Gift Bag. I think it is great! Thanks!
Dee Yeaney
gyeaney@windstream.net

trulyblessed said...

This is toooo cute! and the cookies add that special touch. I would very much like to have your template please & thank you

Chrissie said...

Hi Elizabeth,
That is just soooo cute!
Could I please have the instructions?
chrissie@deliberate.com.au
Thanks
Chrissie

Nadine Motes said...

Hi--this is the coolest thing for summer and I have a friend who loves Watermelon--she has her Kitchen done in them...So please send me the PDF at mnmotes@rcom-ne.com and a BIG THANKS for doing this...GREAT IDEA!!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous idea ..I love it ..
Can you please send me the template :)
jobee_1@yahoo.com.au

Andi said...

I love it! I would love to have the template. Thank you for sharing...the cookies look pretty good too. Andrea

Denise said...

You are SO creative! I don't know which I like better... your Hedgie card or this (your Watermelon Basket)! Adorable and so unique! Lots of talent for sure! I would love the templates for both. My email is d.kasanda@yahoo.com. Thank you!

Connie said...

Absolutely Adorable!! I would love to have the template!
THANKS!
Connie Ingram
cingram@qadas.com

Anonymous said...

Oh so adorable! Very creative! rita w

CM2 said...

Just too special, would definitely appreciate the shared pattern and details! Your kindness is appreciated!
TIA, CM2

voycraftyme2@yahoo.com

Phyllis Euffa said...

Totally awesome project and I would love to have the template and instructions. The cookies look yummy too. Thanks for sharing!
Phyllis euffa105@cox.net

Anonymous said...

would love the template and those cookies would be delicious with a recipe I have

Judi Carpenter said...

Yes, I would love the template for this delightful project! Thanks so much for sharing. Judi

lfedyna said...

What a great gift bag for summer. Love it! And yes, thank you, I would love a copy of the template.
lfedyna@shaw.ca

Cindy Haffner said...

Perfect and yummy, love this!!!

Debi said...

This is so stinkin' cute!..thanks for sharing it with us!

Carolyn said...

Golly Gosh. I love it! Thanks for offering to share the template. Could you please send to cnewy@hotmail.com
Thanks so much :0)

Anonymous said...

Hi,

Your watermelon tote is adorable! I would also love to have the template at lisa.patterson@planet.nl

Thank you!

wendykins said...

Elizabeth, these are just adorable, good enough to eat! I would love the instructions, if you can send them to me, thank you so much for sharing!~~~Wendy~~~

doverdi said...

Love your adorable watermelon basket. It's just too cute. I'd love the template & instructions. My email is doverdi@yahoo dot com. Thanks for your generosity.

Andrea said...

That has to be one of the cutest gift bags I have ever seen! Came across your post while surfing - excellent blog!

Unknown said...

I would love to have the template and directions to you watermelon basket. It is really adorable. Thank you so much!
Charlene
www.astampaday.com

Teri said...

Yes, please send template and recipe for cookies if possible.

Cathy said...

Would love to have template and directions. This is just the cutest project for summer!

Virginia Killmore said...

Wow could I have the template and directions and would you mind if I used it for a swap at convention? I am running a swap at convention that is a stamp camp tutorial. participants will make a sample of the project and in return they will receive a CD full of stamp camp tutorials from other stampers. I was hoping with your permission to include your tutorial.

Lola B. said...

I LOVE this project. What a fun idea. Could you please send me a copy of the template. Thank you,
Lolabudg@qconline.com

Julie said...

Elizabeth, this project is absolutely adorable. Could you kindly send the template to designedwithyouinmind101@yahoo.ca Much appreciated.
Julie

Michelle Vernaus said...

Your Watermelon tote isso stinkin' CUTE !!
I'd love to have the template.
Thanks in advance
Michelle
mickey_makara@yahoo.com

Kelly said...

Elizabeth,
I am so glad you decided to make up a template for this adorable project, and the fact that you are willing to share it with all of us is even better! I would love for you to email me a copy. TIA!

HUGS!
Kelly

Daisydaze said...

What a cute, cute project!! I would love to have the template...this could be used for so many different things. Thank you.

Joni said...

Thank you for sharing your directions to your project. It is so cute. My email address is joni21@sbcglobal.net

Tammy Q Howell said...

Wow I love this. So cute and summery. Wondering how you made the seeds? Would love to have this template made by such a talented stamper and paper artist!
howe1472@bellsouth.net

Anonymous said...

Would love the template for the watermelon bag - it is adorable. I've made the watermelon cookies for years whenever I have to bring a treat during the summer, so this would be a great way to carry them! Thanks for all your hardword. Love it, and thanks again. jwrrn6945@yahoo.com

Wanda in NC said...

Yes, I'd love the template. It is darling! TFS

Tracy Simon said...

That is the perfect gift bag for summer birthdays. Could I please have a copy of the template. Thanks Tracy

Cherbear said...

What a clever gift bag!! I Love it and would like the template/pattern. Thank you so much!!!

Tracy Simon said...

Perfect bag for summer birthdays, could I please have a copy. Thanks Tracy

Trina said...

So cute and perfect for summer. I hope I haven't missed out on any of your other templates. I would love to have this template and directions sent to contacttrina@telus.net. TFS.

Anonymous said...

I love this watermelon and your choice of items to go inside it. What a great idea to take as a gift to a summer hostess. My email is suegilroy@verizon.net I would love a copy of the template. Thanks

Stampin'Kat said...

So sweet! Love the watermelon bag. I would love to have a copy of the template. My email is kthisted@comcast.net. Thank you for the inspiration!

Kelly said...

me to me to. I would love to have a copy of the template and tutorial. kisskel2 at gmail dot com

angela b said...

Thanks for the generous offer. I would love that template. My kids and the neighbors just enjoyed a watermelon last night. It is simply adorable.

abaraks@gmail.com

Angela

Gail Common said...

Wow what a cute summer idea. The watermelon is really wonderful for a gift idea. I can think of many resons to make it and give for thank you, get well,moving to a new house, birthday, ect. I would love the pattern please. gcommon@charter.net I love your blog and can't wait to see what is next. Thanks Gail :0)

Anonymous said...

What a darling watermelon....I love them and have a kitchen full of watermelon "stuff" - this little box could become a fun addition to my collection my email is: lwalder@earthlink.net
Thank you!!!

Denise said...

I would love to have your template - this is SO cute, and the stinky/sweet combo is perfection! ADORABLE!

de35nise@aol.com

Lisa Mala6 said...

Wow what a great gift bag. Love the watermelon my little ones fav right now. I would love template.
Thanks so much for sharing.
:)

Stampin' With Angie said...

I would LOVE a copy of your template! This bag is so darn cute I can't wait to make one myself....I'm actually headed out the door to buy some Jelly Belly's! :oD

Anonymous said...

Your watermelon bag is the cutest and I would love to have the pattern/template.
My email is meidinger@extendwireless.net. Thank you so much.
Shell

Julia said...

Love the watermelon theme. Thanks for creating a PDF with instructions and offering it to all us stamping friends.

Julia said...

Thank you for offering the PDF of this great summer project. Too cute!

gayla.odell said...

Thanks for taking the time to put together a pdf...I know they are a lot of work. I think my stamp club will have fun with this. Gayla from Mega Stampin Studio

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the offer. It is tooo cute.
My email addy is m.fromel@insightbb.com

windchase said...

What a great project! I would love to get the template & tutorial.
windchase@shaw.ca

Lois said...

Thank you for offering the template:) Now I better make one hu!??! :) Have a wonderful summer! ljf63@aol.com

Carolyn Sharkas said...

Elizabeth, this is adorable. I woul love a copy of the pdf. thanks for sharing with your followers.

carolyn s
ceashark at aol dot com

Sherry Yeager said...

great bag. I would love the template and instructions so I can use in a workshop or class. Thanks

trudelmj said...

Nice! Yes! I would like the template!
trudelmj@yahoo.ca

Tfs x x

Connie said...

Hi! I have been dying to get my hands on this project since you posted it on Sherril's group. I'd love to try it out. Thank you so much for offering it up (and for free at that since many are not that nice). Thank you, thank you! Oh and my email is cjmills@madscraps.com

Anonymous said...

hi,
I would really like your watermelon template.
Thanks so much; it's ADORABLE as are those yummy looking cookies :)
Kathy Ryer
mimi2bowl@embarqmail.com

Linda said...

Love this watermelon gift bag please send me the pattern. my email is mimi2046@windstream.net Thank you, Linda

bakerbabe said...

This watermelon purse is adorable. It screams summer. Would love your instructions. Thank you.
hcfam210@sbcglobal.net

Julie

Anonymous said...

This Watermelon bag is so cute!! I'm going to make one for my KENO night. I'm sure all the girls will fight over it.
Thanks
francyfun@yahoo.com

Beverly said...

Your bag is so cute. I would love to have the template.

Anonymous said...

love the pattern and the cookies are so cute, I would love the pattern.Eileen(emcclean@telus.net)

Colleen & Ian said...

I'm just leaving another comment about your awesome bag! And those COOKIES!! how cool:) My email is caldwell_colleen@hotmail.com

Thanks for sharing your work!!!

Anonymous said...

Love this project. My sister has Mellon as a last name and would love to make it for her. I decorate cookies as well so will do both if you would please send me your pattern Thanks so much!

Lynda
prettycakes@live.ca

Unknown said...

Your watermelon bag is adorable! I would love to have the template.
Thanks for sharing,
Wanda

thestampinglady said...

How very generous of you to create this template to share. I really appreciate you! Thanks in advance for sending the template to me.

krystalpurple said...

This watermelon template is so cute! I would love the template so that I can make some for gifts for my Stamp Group. The watermelon cookies are awesome!
Thanks for sharing,
Kristi K
kellyklan@cox.net

Germaine Ferrao -Lenn said...

I just love this, wow summer and melons! TFS your talent! HUgs always!
Would love to have this template to give it a try!

Anonymous said...

Hello... i am always looking for cute things like this to share with my friends and family.. What a cute tote ... Please send me your template to kninter@yahoo.com! I can't wait!!!How cute would it be as an orange or lemon! Lemon Verbena lotion... wow!
Smiles! Karen

Anonymous said...

Elizabeth -

This is SOOOOOOO cute! Can you please e-mail me over the template. I have a few ideas going through my head for additions to it and when I iwll be using it.
My e-mail is dale@ncseng.com

THANKS
Dale-Ann

Vivian Swain said...

I love your watermelon tote with goodies. I love Jelly Bellies. Yum!!! I would love to have the pattern.

Vivian Swain
florida_scrapper@earthlink.net

Hope said...

Your watermelon bag is so cute. I would love to have a copy of the template...hope_fout@yahoo.com

JBsDesktop said...

This watermelon basket is soooooooo cute! Please share the template with me.

Mouchois said...

These are absolutely fantastic! Those cookies look delicious, although I think my brain would trick me into thinking that they taste like watermelon, too. :P

Barb M. said...

This is awesome! I just love it! I'd love to have the template if you don't mind sending it!
dallasfan539@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Barb M.

Anonymous said...

Love your watermelon gift bag and would love the template. My e-mail is RICTAM@cox.net. Thanks so much for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Love your template. could you please e-mail me a copy? Thanks blue_gal55@yahoo.com Thanks so much

Lyanna George said...

Your bag is gorgeous. I would love the pattern for it. Thanks! My email is lyannageorge@yahoo.com.au

Anonymous said...

That Watermelon tote is just so cute. I would love to have the pattern also. My E-Mail is Barbootheclown@sbcglobal.net

Anonymous said...

This is SO cute! Yes, please add me to the list of requested template receivers.
lynn8hampton@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I think this is so adorable. Would love the template please. ty for sharing. rb77cia@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

This is so cute. Thanks for sharing your talent. Please e-mail me the template.

suejensen@roadrunner.com

Patti said...

What an adorable project I would love to have the template. My email is princessp1971@aol.com
tfs!

Anonymous said...

Lisa808
This is too cute! It would love to make this and use the 'You're one in a melon' stamp from the retired SU Fruity Phrases. Thanks in advance for the template. My E-mail is lisawhs808

Anonymous said...

I thought I remember seeing the template (on Late Night or Demos Only) for that ADORABLE watermelon bag - but I can't find it. Can you please share the template and directions? Thanks so much!

Tina
Delavan, WI

Anonymous said...

This is wonderful and I would love ot have the tutorial for it. Thanks you!
Becky Jensen

Sharri C said...

Great template, would love to have it, thanks. Those cookies look yummy too.LOL Thanks Sharri

Anonymous said...

I would love to have the template and directions. The cookies look great.

Ouida Gordin

Anonymous said...

This is soooo cute!!! I've never seen anything like it. I would love to get the template. My email address is agb…..

Thanks so much for sharing. Angela

mjstampground said...

This is such a cute idea. I would love to have the template and instructions. Did you use a sugar cookie recipe for your cookies. I will definitely be making them too.
Thanks
MJ
richinsmj@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Elizabeth, this is just an ADORABLE project!I just got the Pun Fun set for my SAB order, what a great way to use it! Whenever you have the time, please share your template with me. I would really appreciate it! Thanks,
Jeanne

Anonymous said...

I would love the melon template

Thanks
Caz

Anonymous said...

Stampindragon has left a new comment on your post "Watermelon Gift Bag":

I would LOVE to have the template for this...sooooo cute! TFS!

Cindy Ferenz

Anonymous said...

How cool!! Love the watermelon and would love the template!!
Thanks so much!! Angie D

Anonymous said...

I love this project. Please send me the template. My email is ekg29...... Thanks, Kim F

Sherrill Graff owner said...

My friend Penny and I would LOVE your template. I hope you will send it to us. hihosilvaa@cox.net and istmpnv@aol.com
May God bless you for all you do for all of us, sherrill

Anonymous said...

If you are still sending out the templates, I would love to have one emailed to me. How cute that is!!! Thanks, Lynne
Lynne@akas.....

Anonymous said...

Your projects are always so unique! Love seeing what you come up with and how others follow the trends you set. Beautiful and talented....God sure blessed you!
Shirley in CA

Anonymous said...

Love this bag!! Too cute...I would love having the template. My email is: mfs....Thanks, Mary

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your watermelon bag and would love the template! My email is cnsta... Thanks so much, Carol N

Unknown said...

Thank you so much for sharing your watermelon template - I'd be honored to imitate your design. Thanks (jennystamps@hotmail.com)

Anonymous said...

Hope you're still sharing because this is one pattern I would love having! Thanking you in advance for your generosity and kindness! ^o^CM2

Anonymous said...

i love love love this watermelon....if you could send along the pdf i would be very grateful ! thank you for this inspiration!! Pam Stone

Anonymous said...

This is just too cute. You are so talented. Could I please have the template sent to me. My daughter would love this.
My email is dsmro...
thanks so much ;-)
Sonia

Anonymous said...

Hi I love your bag, its so beautiful. Please can I have the template and directions My email is inge22...
Thanks Inge

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! Could I pretty please have the template? TFS Bunnynutt

bakerbabe said...

I would love the watermelon template. I love anything watermelon and it screams summer. Thank, Julie

bakerbabe said...

Please send me the template for this adorable watermelon goodie bag. Thank you so much, Julie

pam said...

I love this bag and would love to have the directions and template. Thanks. highhopefarm1@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I just discovered your blog, and love your projects, especially this cute, cute watermelon basket! I would LOVE your watermelon template to try to recreate my own.

Thank you for the inspiration!!

Judy

Anonymous said...

Love your idea!
Would love to have the pattern.
Thanks,
Pat

reflectionsofpat.com

Tracey said...

Hi Elizabeth, what a wonderful blog, I cant believe that it has taken me so long to find you. I have a few hours free and would love to have a play with you watermelon basket template. I can think of lots of ways to use this with the christmas season fast approaching. tracey.rossos2@hotmail.com

Off to read the rest of your blog

Michelle Singer said...

I would love the template and instructions for this project. It is awesome.

Anonymous said...

That is great! I would love the template.

My email is miss******

Thanks. Joy

Anonymous said...

My BFF loves watermelons and has her kitchen decorated with them. I'd love to have your template to make her a fun gift. Thanks. Catie

Anonymous said...

I love your watermelon basket. I would like to have the template for it. my email is: pamperedebbie...

Thank you,
Debbie M.

Sam Woodruff said...

WOW!To stink-in cute!!!, would love & covet the template and instructions.
Thanks
Hugs
Sam

Deb S said...

This is so very cute...I'm looking for fun summertime ideas and nothing says summer quite like watermelon!!! PLease - I would love the template.

Gatto999 said...

Very nice ...
Ciao from Italy
=^.^=

Lori said...

Very cute! I LoVe the matching cookies!!

Jeannine said...

I'd love a copy of this template-I just discovered your blog and I Love it!! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Way cute!! I would love the template. Thanks for the offer to share. sosatex@integrity.com

Christi Waite said...

Hi Elizabeth; I know it has bee a while since you posted your watermelon treat bag/box/purse but I just now saw it on SC. If you are still willing to share your template I would love it. Thank you so much for sharing.

Christi Waite

Kmberly Jones said...

Hi There: Saw your adorable watermelon gift bag on the Stamping Connection section and loved it as we are doing a neighborhood party for Memorial Day. Would love to have your template - think I will make several to scatter around for cutlery and the sort. Kimberly Jones jerkim2@aol.com working on blog - sorry not up yet!

Merilee said...

We are hosting a family barbecue this summer and I like to send something home with each family. Your watermelon bag would be perfect. Could I please get the template? Thank you and Happy Crafting! Merilee

Bassett Family said...

I think this is adorable. I would love the template. Thank you!

Stacy said...

I love this bag..my kids are having a picnic themed bday party and I would love the template to make into goody bags. Thanks so much! rosegardensrh@hotmail.com

Jody said...

How creative! I would love a copy of the instructions. Were the cookies difficult? So cute. TFS.
crafts at clantownsend dot org

Mary Hall said...

This is a great gift. This would make anyone feel special. I would love to get the template. Thanks. stamp2much@gmail.com

ruthi said...

love it and can't wait to make the cookies to go inside the bag!!!
momcswan@yahoo.com

ilovecrafts1 said...

Hi there.
I am brand new to doing this sort of craft and I fell in love with your idea. I too, would love to have the template for this. What absolutely marvelous ideas people come up with in crafting. I am having so much fun
discovering and learning.

Unknown said...

This is so cute! I would love to have the pattern. My 4 year old granddaughter loves watermelon. She was already asking me today if we could buy some.

gottastamp2@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

How very cute! The cookies are adorable as well! Could you send me the template to tiffylaine@yahoo.com.
Thanks so much!
Tiffany

Sandy Hancock said...

This is so creative! I would love to have the template and instructions. Thank you so much. My e-mail is sandy@sandystamper.com

Anonymous said...

thank you so much, i would really appreciate getting the template.


gwest@altecroofing.com

Unknown said...

I am so awed by this project. Just too stinkin' cute!! I am returning to the crafting world after having rotator cuff surgery and there are so many projects I would love to try... this, of course, being one of them. Would love the template and directions!
Samantha
ovittfam@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

What a stinkin' cute project!! I would love a copy of it- and hope you are not to swamped to send me a copy of the instructions... hettyvj"yahoo.com
not sure why the little at symbol will not type where the " is showing...computyer does not want to cooperate today
hetty jones

Char said...

I would love to have a template for this watermelon basket. cute, cute. thanks for sharing

Char said...

I love your basket, I would love to have your template, thanks for sharing.

Dani said...

This basket is so adorable. Would love the template to give it a try.

Debe at twinsma@cox.net said...

I can taste the watermelon just looking at the beautiful cookies and what a great way to present them in your creative little tote basket. I'd love the template and thanks so much for sharing with us all.

grace said...

Love the project! Thank you for offering the template. Please send to gkrys@hotmail.com
Thanks. Gladys

Anonymous said...

Hi Elizabeth, what a cute little tote! It would make a great teacher's gift. I would love to have the template and the instructions. My email address is patguertler@hotmail.com. Thanks so much!

Rubber Room Ramblings said...

I love this project! The cookies look yummy and are so cute! If you are still passing along the template, I would love to get one and make this project. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I love the watermelong bag! Do you have a template for the bag? and how you made it? I would greatly appriecate it! It is National Watermelon day on August 3rd and i would like to give these out as gifts! Thanks so much!
melissam@psstaffing.com

Anonymous said...

I would love the pattern and template for the watermelon bag if possible! do you have directions how to put it together? August 3rd is National Watermelon day and i would love to give these out as gifts :)
Thanks!!
melissam@psstaffing.com

Anonymous said...

I would love the pattern and template for the watermelon bag if possible! do you have directions how to put it together? August 3rd is National Watermelon day and i would love to give these out as gifts :)
Thanks!!
melissam@psstaffing.com

Dani said...

This is too cute. I would love the template for the watermelon gift bag. My email is stampinwithdani@live.com

Toby and Valerie Durham said...

I don't know if you still have this, but if you do, I would love to make this for my daughter's kindergarten teacher!
tvdurham@me.com

Anonymous said...

Love the watermelon bag! Please send me the template as I would like to make several teacher gifts for back-to-school. Thanks!
mtanko73@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

Love the watermelon bags! Could you please send me the template? I would like to make several (like 60!) for the teacher back-to-school luncheon. The theme of the luncheon is watermelon so this is perfect!
mtanko73@hotmail.com