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One day while surfing around I found some awesome looking luminaries on grandinroad’s website. They are no longer available for sale, but when they were they were $99.00! Ouch. I wanted to see if I could make something similar using my Silhouette machine and good ole paper grocery bags.
My inspiration: from grandinroad
They came out pretty cool I think.
The only thing that honked me off was the seam line that goes up the center of the bag. When the light is on inside the bag you can see the seam, ugh. You’re probably thinking “Duh, why didn’t you use the front of the bag where there’s no seam?” Well, because the grocery store logo was plastered all over the front :-P
The other issue I had was that it was hard to find anything bright enough to actually illuminate these bags! Who know grocery bags would be so impenetrable! I ended up going to Home Depot and buying four of these bad boys ($7 each):
I found some cool Halloween fonts that look like blood, though I couldn’t find the one that grandinroad used. I printed them on black vinyl and stuck them to the bags.
Then I measured where I wanted my fonts to be and marked with a pencil.
After applying the vinyl to the bags, I used antiquing gel to stain the outer edges of the bags.
Using a rag to wipe off the excess and smear it around a bit.
Then I mixed some black paint in with the stain…
Then blotted it on with a rag, darkening some of the edges.
Then they were done!
After putting the lights in, I did fold down the tops of the bags to keep as much light inside as possible.
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pretty cool looking Amanda! and such a simple concept (which is the best kind of craft)!
These are really awesome! They look just like your inspiration.
totally awesome! love how some simple and affordable supplies can make such a fabulous project!
WOW…pretty cool ur blog,tHE halloween hand print Ghoul Banner and the Jack O'Lantern TV
are just awesome,love it!Gongratz!
Those are super cool! I mean it. I am going to have to make them when I have a house some day! I found you via Be Different Act Normal and will def be following.
I think they look pretty awesome.
Jo @ http://smilemonsters.blogspot.com
They came out super cool! And I love how easy they are. Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.
Those look amazing! Great job!!
Love this! Thanks for sharing!!! :)
this is a great idea! i love it! thanks for sharing!!!
So cute (as always!) I am having a fun time trying to guess which project on CWTS is yours! I can't wait to see if I am right! ;D
What a darling project.
I would love to have you enter this on my party at ItsSoVeryCheri.com and then over at our other site theDIYClub.com We have a weekly DIY Living party over there.
Cheri
I LOVE this idea! I was going to make some luminaries for our Halloween party next weekend and I just found my inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
You guys rock, thanks so much for your great comments!
i think that is a fabulous redo. i love expensive inspiration to cheap dyi….great job!!
Love these! Great Job!!
Thank you ladies!
I have seen these on Grandin Road and thought they were so awesome but not worth the price! These are great!
What a fun project !! You did a great job !! *Becca*
Thanks Trisha and Becca!!
These are really cute! Even with the seem!!
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Amanda, These are super cool! Love them glowing. I'll be adding this idea to next years list – TFS! I'll be featuring this today – stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase – I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
I love this! I am featuring you on my blog this week! Can I use some of the pics on your blog as part of your feature?
Email me at Salmar70@gmail.com
You have great ideas!
These turned out great! Love it.
How cute!
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WOW love them! well done, super cute!
Those are adorable. i don't think the line takes away from them at all. Super cute!
Just darling! Love the idea of using the dot-its, too.
These are fabulous!
Thanks everyone! Thank you for the featured Stephanie and Patty!
great project as always, and thanks so very much for being a regular on Craft schooling Sunday, I really appreciate it and look forward to seeing what you've been up to! all the best and have a great Halloween….then I guess we'll be seeing a whole lot of turkeys and Indians from you?
OMG! These are amazing! Please make sure you stop by SewWoodsy.blogspot.com to link these up & enter in a chance to win some spray blood!!!
I love these!
Way cute!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks sara! Yes, watch out for those Thanksgiving crafts! LOL!
Thanks everyone!
Very cute, they look great!
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I love these! They are super fun and I am tucking the idea away for next year!
Amazing! Yours are better than the originals.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
What a brilliant idea. Your version is heaps better than the original. Great job!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Pretty cool! (visiting here from "My Romantic Home's Friday post)
Heidi
Thanks so much everyone! :)
I saw those too and thought about making them, I think you did a much better job than I would have and now I plan to copy you next year! Thanks!
Thank you Laurie! I hope you'll let me see if you make them next year! :)
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Love this! I’m sure trick or treaters will get a kick out of it. And it looks so easy.
Thanks Julie!
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I’m not sure if they are still made but use to the large grocery bags were 2 plly and you could take the inside one out and it had no writing on it.
I love this idea, you should’ve flipped the bag inside out so no seam issue or ads!
There are seams on the inside as well unfortunately. :(
Great job! I liked grandin roads too. How about plain white or orange gift bags from the dollar store? Might take some hunting for the colors but hopefully no seams.