Crafty Project – Morris Nest and Egg Gift Bag – Plus Instant Art Printable
I’m so excited to share with you this project, and even more excited to share with you this image!! This weeks crafty project is this cute burlap nest and egg gift bag.
Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF Instant Art Download
Click HERE for the full size transparent PNG file (used for this project)
Here’s the before pic, I used these plain bleached burlap or jute bags. You can purchase them here if you like, or if you’re handy with a sewing machine, you could always make your own. The size that I used were the 6″ by 10″ bags. I Printed the Image directly onto my fabric, Click HERE for Technique, again using some canvas drop cloth fabric and my Home Printer. After printing, I cut my fabric down to size, and pulled some threads around the edges to give it a rustic looking fringed effect. Lastly I just hot glued the fabric right to the front of the bag! Super easy and fun!!
I filled the bag with some fine French soaps. This would make a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving!!
inkiu says
October 10, 2010 at 9:34 pmInteresting tecnique. Does the print resist washing? I usually use sublimation ink on paper and then transfer it onto the fabric.
Btw, it doesn’t matter if the background of the image is transparent or white, since the printer doesn’t have white ink, it won’t show up anyway (unless it’s not completely white).
I’ve been visiting your blog for a while and since this is the first time I leave a comment I’d like to tell you that I enjoy your uploads very much. I even have a “graphics fairy” folder where I saved more than 100 images that I liked. Keep up the good work! 🙂
charles says
October 10, 2010 at 9:49 pmhi karen tha’s beautiful strong desing just a great combination. the sofnnes and the edge xoxo
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 10, 2010 at 9:58 pmHi Inkiu,
I wouldn’t suggest washing it, if your ink runs when wet on paper items, it will run when wet on the fabric items. Some printers, use inks that are water resistant, like certain Epsons, if you have one of those, then you might have better luck! Since this is a gift bag though, no need to wash it. There are some sprays that can be used for UV protection.
Thanks for the tips on the transparency issue. I’m glad you have found so many images that you can use in your art!
Donna says
October 10, 2010 at 10:00 pmI love nests, and this one is beautiful! The bag is such a fun idea! Thanks for the great inspiration!
Sweet Bee Cottage says
October 10, 2010 at 10:23 pmWow! You rock Graphics Fairy!
Dori says
October 10, 2010 at 10:30 pmoh…What a beautiful image and great little project! Thank you, Karen!
Netty says
October 10, 2010 at 10:56 pmKaren I love your bag, it will be a very welcome present.
Annette x
One Cheap B*tch says
October 10, 2010 at 11:08 pmLove these! Wondering what you placed in between the bag to keep the hot glue from going over to the other side?
Jeanine
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 10, 2010 at 11:27 pmI’m so glad you all liked my project and the nest print!
Jeanine,
Good point! I just folded up a piece of paper and stuffed it in the inside of the bag, before gluing.
Tammy says
October 10, 2010 at 11:53 pmKaren-
I love this graphic and will use it this week in a few projects I’m working on. I love being able to print right onto the fabric…I use just plain ol’ freezor paper…just cut the fabaric to 8 x 11 and iron on the freezor paper- it goes thru just fine & a little cheaper than the label paper.
Thanks for all the great graphics! I also have a folder full!
Tammy 🙂
http://junkwildnc.blogspot.com
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 10, 2010 at 11:57 pmTammy,
Does the freezer paper stick from the heat of the iron, or do you have to use an adhesive?
Never Enough Thyme Creations says
October 11, 2010 at 12:09 amWhat a beautiful nest!! Thanks so much for sharing !!
Linda says
October 11, 2010 at 12:58 amThis is a really cute idea, Karen! Thanks for sharing!
LAURA!!! says
October 11, 2010 at 1:06 amOh this is fantastic!
I don’t know what I’d ever do without your blog! loveloveloveit
TracyMB says
October 11, 2010 at 2:14 amLOVE this image; can’t wait to use it somewhere!! 🙂
Tammy says
October 11, 2010 at 2:30 amThese are gorgeous little bags, Karen. I love this image. Thank you for sharing it with us. I am excited about using it.
Tammy
Shabby Cottage Studio says
October 11, 2010 at 3:38 amthis is beautiufl and can’t wait to find a use for it. You are so generous Karen and I have man yof your images also saved in a folder. I noticed the question you asked Tammy. I print on a lot of fabric… iron your fabric to the shiny side of the freezer paper and it acts like an adhesive, make sure you trim any trheads and it runs through a printer wonderfully.
Veronica says
October 11, 2010 at 6:02 amI absolutely love this image!! It’s so cute with the little egg at the top! I must tell you that when I found your blog (ages ago), I added it to my Google home page and each morning I so look forward to seeing what gorgeous image you have for me to download and what inspiring crafts you have to share.
Thank you so much!
Tamara Jansen says
October 11, 2010 at 6:31 amThat is so great. Makes a wonderful, personalized gift bag
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
October 11, 2010 at 12:26 pmThis is a wonderful image, Karen! Another one I’ve saved. I need to get some supplies together and start doing these projects. I’d like to make some of them as Christmas gifts this year, but don’t want to wait and rush at the last minute.
Anonymous says
October 11, 2010 at 12:45 pmOh, how beautiful, thank you for this png!
Maria McClure says
April 20, 2011 at 11:00 pmbeautiful graphic! thanks for your generous spirit!! For some reason, I can’t help but think Baby Shower for this image…
Kerry says
April 29, 2012 at 3:07 amHi Karen,
The transparent PNG file does not seem to be available any more. Would love to get the image without the background colour.
Thanks
Karen Watson says
May 1, 2012 at 11:54 pmHi Kerry,
I just tested it and it seems to be working fine for me. Maybe there was a glitch the day you tried it, try it again and I’ll cross my fingers that it works for you this time!
Patrice says
July 14, 2013 at 12:42 pmYou actually make it seem so easy with your presentation
but I find this matter to be actually something that I think I
would never understand. It seems too complicated and very broad for me.
I am looking forward for your next post, I will try
to get the hang of it!