I saw this picture in one of the Sunday papers of Cheryl Cole with a designer newsprint bag by Anya Hindmarsh and I thought it would be funny to make my own, especially as I make so many newspaper cards and save myself £190 at the same time!!!
First I put together the design using Publisher
I liked the idea of just using black and white with just the union flags in colour. Then, just as I was about to put the transfer paper into the printer I suddenly remembered to reverse the image so that it was the right when I ironed it onto the fabric, how many times have I forgotten to do that before?!!!!
I was thrilled with how it turned out, and decided to add just a few flat backed gems for extra bling.
I am just praying that I get tickets for the Diamond Jubilee Concert … so I can use it …. for my programme and popcorn .....
… if I’m not thrown in the Tower for treason first!
Pretty bag.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if it would work on this project, but instead of reversing and ironing, have you thought of printing direct to your material?
You can use sticky paper, like post labels, stuck flat to material. Then just feed through your printer, material side up.
I heart this bag and want one! You should go into production! You do have the best ideas Helen! XXX
ReplyDeletelove it your s o out there in a hello mag sort of way big love marc
ReplyDeleteI just love, love, love it ! this is such a fabby idea and a great design - well done you - much better than the expensive one donned by Ms Cole.
ReplyDeleteClaire
Brilliant... move over Anya Hindmarsh your time is up - lol xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Helen, this is amazing! What a great idea and what a fab design. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Helen, love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a perfect example of "£190?? I could make that!" Its brilliant, well done!
ReplyDeleteLove this, what a fab idea - people are going to be stopping you in the streets! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat bag and I hope to see it in the flesh! I've applied for tickets too.
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic Helen, fingers crossed you get your tickets
ReplyDeleteSue
Love the bag and ditto pamela as i have applied for tickets for said concert. Possibly you could do a little run of them for anyone that is lucky enough to win ... so much more original for recognising each other than the red rose and folded newspaper!!!!
ReplyDeletelouise xx
You deserve a 'by Royal Appointment' warrant... Janex
ReplyDeleteBrilliant xx
ReplyDeleteSuper bag! Really love it- hope you get your tickets! X
ReplyDeleteHope you get your tickets for the concert. I've applied too. Fingers crossed for us too. I agree the bag is just perfect for the ocassion. x
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly!!! I want one of these!! - NO! Correction! - I NEED one of these!! Fab! Fab! Fab! Just showed the bag to 'Grandma' Winnie - she loves it - now she wants one with Hamish on it - in his kilt and sporran!!! I am useless at Publisher but I am going to have a 'go'! You never fail to amaze me Helen - hope you and 'the boys' are well!
ReplyDeleteLynda x
wow, I love your bag, what a great idea and just a fraction of the price of Ms Cole's! bet she would be mad if she saw yours lol
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