Hi Stampers :
I made this bag awhile ago and it is a reg sized lunch bag ( white ) cut down to 5"Then I covered it with Jersey shore designer paper again. I also used the Pun fun stamp set . I already sent this bag into SU! and we shall see what happens. I did a Video HERE but in a smaller scale if you want to check that out .. I also used Hemp twine ( The one I sent into SU! used the natural color hemp since the yellow I used in this photo was retired ) and the 1/2 " circle punch with a brad ( But the star punch out is covering the brad up ) to make the closure for this gift bag. Here is what it looks like opened up .. 
My Saturday & Sunday were SUPER busy days. Saturday I was able to film 6 videos( YUP 6) I went way over my usual 2-3 thats for sure But there is a Good reason why ~ so I will have extra time with hubby when he is home .. I plan to film a couple more between today and Tuesday ( at least thats the plan, We shall see) .Then We had a wedding to go to right after church yesterday afternoon Then after the wedding we when out to visit the people that came to our block party last Tuesday evening which was a HUGE success we had over 300 attend ( not including workers and reg church folk WOWZIE!) and then had 55 people of all ages accept Christ that day as well, so we went to visit those at 4pm yesterday ,Then we went back to church for our evening service and then a funeral visitation right after our evening church service . We thought we would go on Monday evening to the showing but we changed our minds at the last minute . Thank you all who sent your wonderful emails and comments yesterday about my hubby coming home and your sweet encouragement on my blog . Hubby will be home for 20 ( short ) days . Hopefully we will hear something about when he will start working with the State dept over in Baghdad very soon . He is just waiting on housing to open up so until he hears word about that Job, he will be going back to Iraq and continuing the job he has been doing since March 07 . You all are sooo AWESOME !!
Just a reminder:
Today is the last day to get goodies out of the current mini catalog click HERE to view that. If you need anything just let me know ASAP! ( must be US resisdent please) Remember SU! accepts Credit and debit cards now also ... so check your wish lists and make sure you have everything you want from this mini Stampers . Sorry for the long post again today stampers...... Guess I am making up for the shorter posts in the upcoming weeks :-)
I will see you all again tomorrow
Until later.. Happy Stampin!!
xo
Dawn
Cute cute bag! Love that designer paper too! I bet you are doing a happy dance!! So happy for you that your hubby will be home. YEEEEEEEEHAH!!!!!
Posted by: joyk | June 30, 2008 at 07:43 AM
This bag is so adorable !!! Love the bright colors and the rocket it perfect for it !!!
OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH....RICH IS COMING HOME TOMORROW !!!!!! As your good buddy I forbid you from spending more than a few minutes a day on the computer....every time you feel tempted to spend too much time on the computer, see my face on the monitor wagging my finger in disapproval to you...then go hug Rich and you'll be fine !!! Love ya tons and tons !!!!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | June 30, 2008 at 09:03 AM
This bag is so adorable !!! Love the bright colors and the rocket it perfect for it !!!
OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH OH MY GOSH....RICH IS COMING HOME TOMORROW !!!!!! As your good buddy I forbid you from spending more than a few minutes a day on the computer....every time you feel tempted to spend too much time on the computer, see my face on the monitor wagging my finger in disapproval to you...then go hug Rich and you'll be fine !!! Love ya tons and tons !!!!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | June 30, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Hi Dawn,
I'm a regular overseas visitor to your blog and love your style. Just wanted to say enjoy every minute of your husbands time at home and don't worry about blogging. All your readers will still be here when you have time to resume your normal schedule.
Julia
Posted by: julia Rice | June 30, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Wow! 55 decisions - that's amazing! What a great turnout of people for the event, too. I agree with Julia & Corinne - no computer for you (but I'll bet you won't want to anyway!) - your faithful readers will always be here! Hugs, Love in Christ, Peggy.
Posted by: Peggy Maier | June 30, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Love the gift bag; it's a blast!
As a sister stamper and in Christ, the stamping and blogging can wait as there is time for that when Rich is gone away again. Spend all your time with Rich and Jess.
Your outreach party sounds like a lot of fun but a big Amen to 55 souls being saved - that is awesome.
Posted by: Dale | June 30, 2008 at 10:22 AM
I love your blog and visit it every day (like Roxy's, I have to admit...), You two are just marvellous ladies and I am sorry that I will never have the chance meeting you in reality...
I am so glad that your husband will be home soon. But (as usual?) I got it completely wrong, I thought he would be home for good and now I read it is just for 20 days... When will he be home for good, do you know that?
Have a lovely day, I am sure that you are so excited!
Take care!
Posted by: Nessie | June 30, 2008 at 12:47 PM
hi again-
sorry to bug... but I have 2 questions. One is ehy do they have to be US residents- i had a lady contact me from Mexico- does it cost more to ship there or something? Also i love- love- love your two saying about ink on my fingers and Jesus in my heart and the other one about stampers are like fireworks. I was wondering if I could borrow them. My friend made me a banner for my blog and I wanted to say something lie the wind in my hair, the waves in sight, ink on my fingers, and Jesus in my heart. I have been feeling so far away from Him lately I figured if I see that all the time- then maybe I would remeber to pray more and read my bible when i see ink on my finger?????
XOXO Samantha
Posted by: Samantha M Esqueda | June 30, 2008 at 04:25 PM
Geesh- sorry for all the typos!
Posted by: Samantha M Esqueda | June 30, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Hubby's almost home!!! WOO HOO!!! I wish you a fabulous 20 days...enjoy every minute. And please tell him that (although he has no clue who I am!!) that I am so proud and thankful for what he does for our country and for helping to protect us. I pray God's blessing on him and you and Jessie too! Big Hugs! Sherri aka sherristampsalot
OH!! The bag is adorable too!! You're such an inspiration! :)
Posted by: Sherri aka sherristampsalot | June 30, 2008 at 07:23 PM
This is soooo cute, Dawn!! I love the papers and images! All of your stars are so cool!! Hugs!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | July 01, 2008 at 01:26 AM
Ok, Ok now you've made me want this Jersey Shore paper. It didn't retire did it?
GREAT JOB!
((Hugs))
Gina
Posted by: Ctbigreddog66 | July 01, 2008 at 01:04 PM