Friday, July 27, 2012

For the Dogs - WMS DT Blog Waltz - Creating with Pouch Mart Bags

I am excited to be participating in a special blog waltz today.  Several of the WMS Design team members are using Waltzingmouse stamps to embellish bags from Pouch Mart - a web store that sells all shapes, colors and sizes of bags.  The folks over at Pouch Mart generously sent us some bags to work with and they are also offering a $25 Pouch Mart gift certificate for one lucky commenter.    See all the prize details at the bottom of my post.
I've chosen to work with these fun 4"x6" paw print bags today -  I make a lot of crafts to sell at my Church Fair in October - and one very popular item has been dog treats in fun packaging!   I make my own dog biscuits using a recipe from Bullwrinkle.com (Scroll to the bottom and click on the Recipes box - I used the Milk Bone Dog Biscuits one)
The" home made for you" label is from the Candy Jar Christmas set and the Best Friend is from the Compact Family set.  I attached the best friend label to the circle with a little flower brad, punched a hole in the circle label and looped a key chain through that and the drawstring tie on the bag.  I put the dog cookies inside a clear bag, stapled the top to keep them fresh and placed the bag inside the paw print bag -  and ready to go!

I'm always looking for cute cookie cutter shapes and this past winter I found these wonderful dog and mouse ones in a shop in Vermont when we were visiting my DH's brother and his wife.
I just had to get the mouse - right?  (although it doesn't look like she's waltzing!?!)

Be sure to leave a comment at each blog -   one lucky commenter will win a $25.00 gift certificate to Pouch Mart - and another lucky commenter will win a Waltzingmouse Stamp set!  You have until Sunday July 29th 11:59 pm EST to leave your comments!

Winners will be announced here on my blog Monday July 30th.

Here are the links!  Let's go see what bags each of these designers used for their projects today!

Anya SchrierBonnie SharpJulia AstonKelly SchirmerLynn MercurioMona PendletonTosha Leyendekker

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Candy Jar Christmas, Compact Family
Paper:  White PTI, Basic Black - SU
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  beaded key chain - Tandy Leather, metallic mini flower brad - Making Memories, Key Tag Punch - SU, 1 1/2" circle punch - EK Success, scallop circle punch - SU, 4x6 paw print pouch - Pouch Mart, dog cookie recipe - bullwrinkle.com. 

53 comments:

scrappymo! said...

This is a realy cute idea. Love the dog and mouse!

Anonymous said...

Very cute project, love the shapes of your cookie cutters too!

Helen Berry said...

Julia what a fabulous idea - love the bag and all the stamping and will definitely be trying that dog biscuit recipe! Tfs

Antje said...

These dog's cookies are adorable! Sure you had to get the mouse ;-) - would have done the same thing! Great package!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

These are too cute. The motel I own gives out doggie goodie bags to guests with dogs and while I can't imagine making these in bulk, it would be fun to have something like this for the special furry guest once in awhile.

Sherry Butcher said...

Love the doggie bag and tags! TFS

Lynn Mercurio said...

Oh Julia, I can see why you are highlighted on the Pouch Mart blog so often...look how fantastic this is! Truly pup-alicious! Thanks for organizing this blog waltz and all the work you put into pulling this all together! Have a great weekend.

anya said...

EEK! These are so fabulous Julia!! Oh I bet they would be great sellers at your craft fair, you did such a stunning job with them. Thanks for sharing the biscuit recipe, too - I have two spoiled pups that love their treats!! You rock, girlie!!

Kelly S. said...

EEK, LOVE the dog tags that you made!! So perfect with this sweet little bag...and how fun that you make your own treats. Is it weird to say that they look delicious? They really do, and they are in such fun shapes! Our lab Olive would gobble this in one bite. Thanks SO much for organizing this hop for us, it's been so much fun!

Annette Allen said...

aww how fun..i love this idea...fun shapes..

Unknown said...

Love this, Julia!

Jen said...

So fun! Definitely keeping this idea in mind the next time I need a treat for a pet owner. :)
Thanks for sharing!

Vickie Z said...

Ohhh....these are adorable!!! The sentiments are perfect for dog goodies! Love the dog and mouse cutters!!!

Miriam Prantner said...

The mouse is so cute, as is the bag/tags! What a great gift!

Unknown said...

SQUEAL!!! I can't see anything aside from that wee mousie!! LOL!! what fun!!! Seriously tho, I do love your wee baggy taggy!!! super set Julia, I bet these go down a storm at the fair this year!!

Maureen said...

sah-weet treats for the dogs! I love this! Would make a perfect hostess gift for owner of dogs :)

Super Jen said...

Totally adorable and I can see why these are big sellers.

Pauline said...

What a fab little doggie treat bag Julia, and I love the home made treats for them too!

Julie S said...

:D What a cute idea!

Bonnie said...

This is so sweet!! I love how you stamped the paw prints on the bag and those tags are adorable - and what a great way to use the "best friend" sentiment!!

christi said...

how cute is this. i'm a dog person and these are so sweet. i had a bone cookie cutter until early this summer. dh and i mad stepping stones with our dogs prints. he left the cutter in too long. now it is a permanent part of the stone. just love your little bags for pup treats.

Sharon said...

What a great idea for a dog gift any time of year! As a pet owner I know people would love this. Homemade cookies too not store bought so healthy ingredients and love the paw prints on the bag. Maybe cats would like something like this as well?

Bumblebee said...

such a cute idea! The dog and mouse cookies are adorable!

Unknown said...

What a great idea! Super cute!

Anonymous said...

Oh wow Julia!! This bag set is so adorable!! Love those cookie cutter treats!! I'm sure my doxie Mocca would too! LOL! Hope you enjoy your weekend friend! HUGS

Jeanne J. said...

Your bag is adorable - can't forget man's best friend right? And those little cookies - so sweet!!

Caryn S said...

Cute little bag, cute little tag, and the biscuits will surely be appreciated! TFS!

Nancy said...

Oh now this dog treat bag is just too cute! I'm always amazed at what you come up with, Julia.

Tosha Leyendekker said...

What a fabulously fun idea Julia!! Love the idea for dog owners. Thank you so much for organizing this hop too. It was a true pleasure participating!! You ROCK!!

Rozy said...

Cute bags!! Love the pawprints! So creative!

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh dear Julia, you know how much I love my dogs and this would be the perfect little treat bag for someone like me! HINT HINT ;) Love your project! Thanks so much for arranging this wonderful hop!

Joyce said...

What a great project. Any dog would be thrilled.

Davi said...

Oh my is this the cutest poochie gift bag!! I love your doggie cookies to go with it..I need some of those fun cutters :)

Lynn W. said...

The doggies will feel really special when they get these! What a lovely idea!

Lynn Wild

Sharron said...

I often give the neighbor's pets treats at Christmas so this would be perfect! Love your little dog 'cookies'--that mouse is so adorable!

Maureen said...

That paw print bag is adorable and what a great way to use it! Love the biscuits!

Donnas Den said...

I really love your ideas. We have a dog too so may take a look at those recipes. xx

Renee said...

Julia this is adorable...
and the perfect packaging for the doggie treats!!
Love that little mouse! :)

Sue D said...

Very cute idea for your craft show!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Cathy Weber said...

How cute! What a fun way to present those cute doggie treats..a .lucky little dog who receives this one!

Anonymous said...

How adorable! I so love that little mouse biscuit.

Queen Mary said...

These little bags are so cute! I'm so glad to find out about this new to me website! And everyone is doing such a great job with them -- your puppy treats are just too cute!

Rizwana said...

Really cute project love this idea. Thanks for the biscuit recipe.
Hugs Rizwana

Rebecca Ednie said...

What a sweet gift idea. Love those little 'doggie' bags!

Marybeth said...

Oh my goodness, I just love your idea and the treat bags . Off to get the recipe.

Audrey said...

omg i love this little bag and tag! and homemade doggie treats, what a great idea! i feel so inspired.

Paulette S said...

Oh my gosh, this is barking cute!! For a minute I thought you'd stamped all those paw prints. LOL What a fun use of this treat bag and love your doggie treats. And it's great how this stamp set worked even though it was for pet treats. Another thing I would have not thought of doing. Wouldn't this be a fun gift for your friends pets. Especially if your friend is under the weather. Pets need some speical love then too.

Karen Stein said...

Those dog biscuts must be a great hit. The decorated packaging is oh so cute as well

gourmettoys said...

Love the doggy treat bags!

Sandra C said...

Cute BAG!

Denise Bryant said...

Great project! That bag is perfect for the doggy treats!
DeniseB

LEG Studios said...

Great gift set - lucky pampered pets!

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