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Cricut Gypsy Wanderings Skeleton Bones Treat Bag

As much as I enjoy my Gypsy I rarely use the Gypsy Wanderings digital “cartridge” that’s included with the Gypsy.  Well, I used it today!  I made that skull topper with it!  I’m actually pretty thrilled to rediscover that cart.  It has a whole border function I’ve never used.  It’s so nice to rediscover something I already own. 😀

TOOLS!

Among the tools I used are the awesome Tiny Attacher stapler (woo hoo), my Gypsy, a cello bag from Stampin’ Up, Scooby Doo graham crackers shaped like bones and some silver contact paper.  Contact paper can be used like vinyl, but it’s not the same quality or thickness.  It’s overly sticky and can leave a residue.  My suggestion: if you want to use vinyl, use vinyl.  I only bought this to give it a try but I do super love the metallic silver. 😉  Yes, I’m still using that Pazzles mat that I cut down as a test.  LOL!

The Gypsy is a great help when it comes to saving materials.  Why?  Because it allows you to lay everything out so that you aren’t cutting all over the place.  YAY to that. 😉  I know I told you that the border is from Gypsy Wanderings, but I got the skeleton body from the Cricut Oct 31 cartridge.

Weeding this contact paper with these tiny images, like the ribcage was a PAIN!  That’s why I heart vinyl.  It’s easy to work with and the right material for the job. 🙂  It all worked out, but it took 2-3x the time.

I used the tiny attacher to staple the topper as a closure for the bag.  Then I used my ATG gun to help me glue the skull topper down.  I like to do that to cover the staples.  I don’t like seeing staples…that’s just me.

I hope you like this creepy but tasty treat!

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  1. Now where did you find that pretty contact paper? The only stuff I can find is the left overs from 1973 and clear….Oh, and the stuff that has plaid on it. LOL Thanks for sharing your project!

  2. Never thought of using contact paper, clever idea!! I must give this a try, I would imagine it would be like vinyl to use. Thanks for the idea and the cute bag topper with goodies, my son is crazy over Scooby Doo, I think they need to make a cartridge of Scooby Doo and the Gang.
    angel hugs
    Debby

  3. What a cute bag topper. I didn’t know they made metallic contact paper, thanks for the tutorial

  4. This is so fun. I need to get busy making treat bags for the kiddos.

  5. I really like the idea of using contact paper. Clever as usual.
    Tanaz

  6. Joydee1963 says:

    So cute,love it,joy

  7. Love that skull…I like the Gypsy Wanderings cart…so many borders…how did I miss this one?? TFS!

  8. cricutlover20 says:

    Great idea! I just wanted to tell you , its sure been sweet to visite your blog EVERY day and see your new posts!! Im sure its alot on top of every day life too. So I want to thank you for keeping us inspired and coming back for more. Thnak you so much. Just love to see what your doing and your bright ideas. Just a fan here..Cindy

  9. Cute! I always forget to use Gypsy Wanderings too!

  10. MissMichelle says:

    How cute and I have never seen silver contact paper. I have also figured out I am going to have to get these staplers.

  11. These are adorable! Wouldn’t they make great school treats for a party?!!! I’m off now to make something for my preschool aged GD’s Halloween party. But these would be as she would say “Mimi, that’s TOO spooky and I would have to hide in mama’s shirt!” So I will be making something friendlier. 😀

  12. What a cute topper! This would be a great project to give out at school, thanks for sharing!

  13. What a sweet idea! Literally! Who knew that contact paper would work…Thank you Joy for all your experiments…you’ve been able to give us such a wealth of information and ideas!

  14. So cute, love the contact paper idea. And they Scooby snacks top it off.
    Thanks
    Tricia

  15. Janet Licari says:

    Love your testing different things out. So helpful to us all.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

  16. sy3_smith says:

    so neat! a bag of bons aha very clever joy!

  17. OMG!! I love this project. It is too sweet. Thank you , Than you, so much for everything you try and do for our sake. You Rock Joy!!!

  18. LOOOOVE THIS!!! So great and I love the silver!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Tammy
    ttscraps.blogspot.com

  19. I paint ceramics and we use lots of contact paper to block areas we dont want to paint , Its very useful but
    I have never seen it i silver where did you find that ?

    a great idea!

  20. Thanks for another great idea! I just finished 20 treat bags for my son’s preschool class. I always forget about the Gypsy font and Gypsy wanderings carts too. I have looked through them a couple times, but never use them.

  21. SPOOKY!

  22. I absolutely love the skeleton. Good idea using the scooby bone snacks. Love it

  23. harleychickx2 says:

    Love the bone snacks to go with. I also rediscovered the directions to my expression. I forgot some of the functions this baby has!

  24. winnielosie says:

    love the lastest idea such a cute skeleton. I used the oct 31 and cut a 36 inch skeleton for DH office. i had to use 2 sheets of 12×24 white and 12×24 black 2 sheet. It came out really great. could have made it larger but I never could get the bones to move around for me so i could place them in area’s where they would have fit and still have the correct size.

  25. winnielosie says:

    love the idea such a cute skeleton. I used the oct 31 and cut a 36 inch skeleton for DH office. i had to use 2 sheets of 12×24 white and 12×24 black 2 sheet. It came out really great. could have made it larger but I never could get the bones to move around for me so i could place them in area’s where they would have fit and still have the correct size.

  26. amandawoodau says:

    I had never even thought of using contact paper. Cute idea! Thanks for sharing!

  27. I’m with you Joy, I don’t like to see staples either! Love you topper…have to look at Wanderings again myself!
    Thanks for giving us such great ideas every day!

  28. You are such an inspiration Joy, thanks for sharing your amazing ideas with us..

  29. flipflopdiva says:

    Really cute!! Told ya you’d love the Tiny Attacher!! I’m so debating on the gypsy. Someone has an offer of a gypsy with 11 cartridges for $169 I know that’s a awesome price but I’m not sure of the screen being so small. Dilimma!!

  30. Super spooky treat bags!!!!! love the silver contact paper!!! TFS

  31. cute Joy! Contact paper? you are so crafty!
    kacee

  32. Another cute idea. I’m glad you share your ideas because I need all the help I can get since this is all new to me. I’m a visual person so I will be getting your DVD on working with vinyl soon. Thanks again for all your great ideas.

  33. Very cute! I love your web site…. you are soooo talented!!

  34. ksully4597 says:

    These bags are great! I love the Scooby bone snacks! Although they do look a little like dog biscuits! LOL

  35. A cute cute idea. sure didn’t know they had metallic contact paper. THANKS JOY!!!!!!!

  36. Very nice. At first I thought the bones were doggy treats:-)

  37. The skeletons are a bit to scary for my trick or treaters but love the idea. Thanks for the inspiration.

  38. Such a cute idea. Now if I could only get my new gypsy to update so I can start enjoying it.

  39. I love your birthday (mine…not the skeleton!) craft post. Can’t wait for tomorrows!

  40. love your ideas! I wouldn’t have considered contact paper! I just got my Gypsy and haven’t used the borders on the Wanderings yet, but I sure will!

  41. goddessmychele says:

    This is a spooky fun project. I just got my gypsy this past week and hadn’t seen the border function on the Gypsy Wanderings cartridge…and not sure I would have thought to do something so fun with it! I’m learning so much from all that you do! You rock!

  42. I love all of the Halloween ideas that you are giving us. I hope you do the same for Christmas.

  43. always_painting says:

    I have seen these treat bags alot lately and I absolutely LOVE them. I love how they can be made for any holiday/occassion. I will have to give them a try. They look super easy!

  44. Cute. I am planning on making something like this for christmas (well minus the skulls).

  45. Contact Paper? Really? Wow… I have learned sooooo much from you in the past 30 days! You are filled with information! Something else I must try… Cute baggie treat! Love the skeleton! 🙂

  46. This is such a cute idea! I was thinking to that it would be neat to do real dog bones for the fur babies at Christmas! A nice little stocking stuffer!

  47. Turned out really great! I found working w/ contact paper to be quite tedious. Glad a pro lke yourself found it a bit annoying as well.

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