Makeup / Cosmetic bag Swap Gallery

[beth8144]

Original thread: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=405318.0

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Partners
Pearljam94 -  AshtonagoL
Halblingefrau - Beth8144
monkey_girl - Missmelmarie    
lanikins - Nymphara
Sparkledust - HolaKitty

[HolaKitty]

I received! Everything is brilliant!

Here is the whole lot: Cute pleated makeup bag, Makeup brush roll-up, a little ID pocket with key chain holder, and amazing chocolates! 



Close up of the makeup bag and ID pocket (currently holding my gym card):



The brush roll, both in use and rolled up:




Thanks so much, Sparkledust! Everything is fantastic. I will be using the makeup bag in with my gym kit because it is the perfect travel size and can hold the essentials. The brush roll will be so useful because my brushes have just been scattered across my desk, now I no longer have an excuse to be messy. And the chocs are amazing...I love coffee anything so mint coffee chocolate is heaven. Half is gone already   

I'm finishing up my small today and will send on Monday or Tuesday. I hope you like the package even a fraction as much as I like mine!

[missmelmarie]

This is absolutely darling <3 I love love love the fabrics you used, beautiful set

[beth8144]

These are so amazing. Love the pleated bag and the brush roll.

[monkey_girl]

What a beautiful package - beautiful fabrics!

[Sparkledust]

I'm so glad you liked it as I worried the bag was too small. I followed all of them from tutorials, I find making the patterns up a lot harder than the execution so usually cheat in this way, why bother when someone else has done the hard work?

The pleated bag was easier then I thought, I added stiffener to the lining fabric so it held well but didn't effect the drape of the outer cotton.

I loved the fabrics too, hopefully some more appear on my fav auction site soon! Looking forward to receiving my package, I could do with going through my make-up stuff and throwing out the unused bits and bobs!

[AshtonagoL]

Great stuff there!  Can't wait to see everyone else's!

[HolaKitty]

I'm so glad you liked it as I worried the bag was too small. I followed all of them from tutorials, I find making the patterns up a lot harder than the execution so usually cheat in this way, why bother when someone else has done the hard work?

The pleated bag was easier then I thought, I added stiffener to the lining fabric so it held well but didn't effect the drape of the outer cotton.

I loved the fabrics too, hopefully some more appear on my fav auction site soon! Looking forward to receiving my package, I could do with going through my make-up stuff and throwing out the unused bits and bobs!

I love the fabric, especially the green with pink flowers - it looks like something I would absolutely pick out for myself! I just wanted to say thanks again and have a quick brag because I've had my package for nearly a week now and I've honestly been using my stuff every single day at home & the gym. It was such a cute and useful package!!!

[Sparkledust]

Well well well I was off to collect my parcel straight after work today and was wondering well why on earth would my sichaun peppercorns be recorded delivery?! And then I get in the queue and when my parcel arrives it is not a parcel oh no I have a BOX presented to me! A box! Now you're all jealous right?! Thankfully I am a bit closer to the depot than Holakitty is so I could run down the road home quick as anything to open it! (If you were not excited about the box my peppercorns where at home when I got there!).

And this is a bit image heavy but here goes....! So excited, the first pic is the full package



I got a Recipe book, personalized with a recipe in it for American no bake cookies. Someone learnt a lot about me from such a small questionnaire! The binder also slides out so if mix accidentally gets on it I think I should be able to clean it easily, functional and stylish! Behind this is my make up bag, this is a large size folks, I can get everything in here including my skin cleanser, moisturiser etc and it has another inside pocket too. (close up later) The appliqué is fab, I love all those things like the word LOVE pillows etc, this is two birds kissing saying kiss and make up, just superb!
And then I got lots of home-made goodness including some of those cookies, I tried re-wrapping it but it is so obvious two have already gone before I took the picture lol! I will do closeups of the chocs later along with my super duper mug cosy, which will become a permanent fixture, the longer my tea can stay warm the better, I'm always one of those who ends up drinking half of it cold because i was busy sewing or similar!

Zoom in of the appliqué

The pink spotty cotton is the inside pocket! You can also see a scrummy heart with my name all over it 

Cosy close up, you can't see the button but it is wooden with a floral design on it, super pretty, not seen anything like it before.

Can you just see how many recipe I can get in there!

Thank You SO much HolaKitty, you have super spoilt me. Thanks for being such a great partner for my second swap ever. You've really spurred me on to do some more knitting/crocheting, I would love to be able to make some cosy's or anything really that just wasn't knit and purl!

[Sparkledust]

Oh and it was wrapped in lovely spotty paper which I'm going to re-cycle for my card making!

[beth8144]

Love the new bag the applique is adorable. And the recipie book so great.

[beth8144]

Feedback will be given after both parties have sent recieved and posted pics. We have two who have sent and recieved so far.

[HolaKitty]

Well well well I was off to collect my parcel straight after work today and was wondering well why on earth would my sichaun peppercorns be recorded delivery?! And then I get in the queue and when my parcel arrives it is not a parcel oh no I have a BOX presented to me! A box! Now you're all jealous right?! Thankfully I am a bit closer to the depot than Holakitty is so I could run down the road home quick as anything to open it! (If you were not excited about the box my peppercorns where at home when I got there!).

Ha! I'm glad your peppercorns were still waiting for you! Did you not get my PM with the recorded delivery number? I sent it from my phone while on the bus immediately after posting it and I had a sneaking suspicion that my fat Homer Simpson fingers might have mistyped your username or something 

Thank You SO much HolaKitty, you have super spoilt me. Thanks for being such a great partner for my second swap ever. You've really spurred me on to do some more knitting/crocheting, I would love to be able to make some cosy's or anything really that just wasn't knit and purl!

Yay, I'm happy everything was well received. I can breath a sigh of relief  Thanks very much, it has been such a fun swap!

Btw if you want to make some of those mug cosies, I just used a free Ravelry pattern and it's just knits and purls alternated to get double moss stitch - a nice easy, very quick, but cute project to ease you in to different stitches  Here is the link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/patty-3

[Sparkledust]

Oh my I just had to post that the candy on the chocolate, pops, popping candy, made my Friday night! lol

Thanks HolaKitty, I will be starting one of those cosies this week whilst on annual leave, it would be great to make something useful, I don't think my niece want's any more mice or hamsters!

This was such a fun swap, can't wait to see the rest of the gallery and maybe a round 2?!

[HolaKitty]

Oh my I just had to post that the candy on the chocolate, pops, popping candy, made my Friday night! lol

Surprise!!   

My husband made me chocolate bark with popping candy (or pop rocks as its called in the US) for Valentines Day and I was so excited at the chance to get to make it for someone else because it is so fun!

[pearljam94]

I have received my package from AshtonagoL and I love the bright colors and the goodies that came with it...thank you soo much  Here are pics

[Sparkledust]

What beautiful summer colours

[AshtonagoL]

Yay pearljam94, glad you like it!  And it arrived after traveling all over Michigan! lol

[pearljam94]

yes my oldest daughter loves the color orange also, she's wanting my cosmetic bag lol

[AshtonagoL]

lol, well I have all boys so mine will probably be safe!  I just stalked checked and mine should be delivered today! 

[halblingefrau]

LOVE LOVE LOVE my bag!  Check out that cute owl fabric!  And Beth did an awesome job picking colors.  Also, look at the goodies she put inside!  I love the hedgehog art!

[beth8144]

So glad that you like what I made you.

[lanikins]

lucky lucky me!!!  i received from Nymphara, and i LOVE my makeup bag so much!!!  as a matter of fact, as soon as i opened it, i went and grabbed my makeup and loaded it up   please excuse the awful pics, the only camera i have right now is my phone 

it is a super sparkly white vinyl, with a PINK zipper and dia de los muertos lining...RAAAAAAD!!!



with super awesome cupcake makeup roll, and a solid perfume!!!



here's another group shot...kind of shows the colors better...



thank you SO SO SO much Nymphara!!!  and thanks for organizing, Beth...this swap was a lot of fun

[Nymphara]

Holy wow does Lani know how to spoil a girl! Got my package today and was blown away. Thank you so much!

Everything together, including makeup bag and brush roll featuring adorable circus animal fabric, some fantastic polka dot fabric that I immediately turned around and used in a project, a fold out brush stand with mirror, ans some RING POPS!!!


And what do I find inside the brush roll?? Brushes!!

[beth8144]

How loveing the new bags. The white sparkle is so fun and the circus animals are so cute. And wow make up brush roll with the brushes.

[pearljam94]

WOW, all the cosmetic bags are awesome, and this was my first time making one lol You did good all, Good Job!!

[Sparkledust]

So glad that you like what I made you.

Wowser Beth I love it, piping and everything, is there a tute for this anywhere? It looks so complicated to work out?

[Sparkledust]

Also love the cake fabric, I have a project bag in a similar one, always makes me smile.

I think these rolls are a common theme and such a great idea, they keep you so organised. I made mine after doing Kayla's and it fits right in the makeup bag she created for me 

[beth8144]

So glad that you like what I made you.

Wowser Beth I love it, piping and everything, is there a tute for this anywhere? It looks so complicated to work out?

Here is the link to the pattern from etsy. I love it, I made one for my daughter. She loves it. I would have liked it to be a bit bigger for her toys though
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91684411/boxy-cosmetic-bag-pdf-tutorial-new?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=makeup+bag+tutorial&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=all

[beth8144]

I will add positive feedback once you and your partner have recieved and posted pictures. So please make sure to post those pics as soon as possible. Also if you have a better veiw or a different view of something you made feel free to post them once your partner has posted thiers.

[HolaKitty]

Wow the owl bag looks amazing! I've never done piping before...it just seems so scary for some reason

Everyone's bags are genuinely so cute! This has been a great swap!

[beth8144]

Please to dont forget to post pics as soon as possible after recieving your package.

[missmelmarie]

I had a wonderful surprise waiting for me in my mailbox today! I received a gorgeous bag from monkey_girl, and adorable ribbon tied pouch, some delicious looking chocolate ( one of my ultimate weaknesses!) and it was all wrapped in a pattern, adorable:) I am convinced my package is in postal land, and not sure if it will ever make its way to its home, so I have been working on a replacement I will be mailing this week. I was a complete ninny and forgot to shoot pictures before its departure, that'll teach me. Onto my fabulous package...

This was my whole shebang


Now this is what I am thrilled to the max about... here is the gorgeous detail. It looks like bleeding heart, which is one of my favorite flowers!


My mini felt pouch is fantastic!






And this is a teaser of my replacement bag, because honestly we've been waiting long enough here Teresa, Thank you so so much for your beautiful work and all of your patience <3

[monkey_girl]

Awww...thanks so much for your kind words - I am so pleased you like my embroidery so much:)

[beth8144]

Love the embroidery and the zibra print so cute. That is an amazing package for sure.

[AshtonagoL]

Everybody's bags are so cute!  Sorry for the delay in getting pictures up!  Here is what I got from pearljam94.  We chose pretty similar colors!  Love it!

It also came with some good smelling lotion and a lipstick! Or wait, is that a lipstick? ...

Nope!  It's a flashlight disguised as lipstick!  Awesome!  Finally a flashlight that my boys won't steal!  Thanks so much pearljam94!  Love everything!

[AshtonagoL]

I should also add, this was my partner's first time make a cosmetic bag.  I think she did a great job! 
Here is another pic of what I sent her.

[AshtonagoL]

My partner didn't realize there was to be a small crafted item as well as the cosmetic bag so I got a new goodie in the mail yesterday! I apologize for the horrible cell phone pictures on my lap in the car.   


Thanks pearljam94!  I love everything and had a lot of fun doing my first swap! 

[beth8144]

We have had a truly amazing swap so far. There are still two packages in the mail but I have been so impressed with everything that has been made.  Thank you to all of you for making my first time as a organizer so much fun. I cant wait to see what the last two packages hold (partly because one of them is for me) 

[beth8144]

Recieved from Halblingefrau yesterday here are the amazing goodies she sent my way.

First is the fantastic makeupbag that is HUGE and will work perfect for all the makeup and stuff I have to lug back and forth for the Murder Mysteries I do.

Dont you just love the fabric it is so pretty The inside is lovely too

She needle felted me a cute bag that will work great for my brushes

There is also a beautiful notebook she made

she also threw in a few goodies.

Crazy pink peacock that will get used for a headpiece for the shows

And the most fantastic earrings. Love them now to find an outfit to wear them with....


Thank you so much for a fantastic package. I love everything.