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Paper Bag Quote Luminaries

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Alexa, who also goes by the name Swell Designer, is a creative person with a knack for crafting beautiful pieces that add a personal touch to any occasion. In this tutorial, she shares how she made a stunning set of paper bag luminaries for an upcoming wedding.

These luminaries are a perfect way to add a touch of elegance to any event without breaking the bank. With just a few supplies and some creativity, you can easily make your own set of paper bag luminaries for your next gathering.

One of the standout features of Alexa’s luminaries is the personal touch she added by using a stencil to cut out a custom design. This is a great way to make the luminaries unique to the event or the individual, whether it’s a wedding, a birthday party, or just a cozy night in.

The paper bags themselves are an affordable and easy-to-find material that can be transformed into a beautiful luminary with just a few simple steps. With some careful folding and cutting, you can turn an ordinary paper bag into a stunning piece of decor.

This tutorial by Alexa is a great source of inspiration for anyone looking to add a touch of creativity and personality to their next event. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or a beginner, these paper bag luminaries are a fun and easy project that can be customized to fit any occasion.

Check out her tutorial.

 

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Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]