Quick & Easy Gift Bag

This sweet gift bag couldn’t be easier!  It’s made with just one-half of a sheet of 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper and then embellished however you like.

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Thanks to my friend, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Michelle Theriault, for sharing this great projecct!

Materials Used for Sample

Basic Box
* Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (“DSP”):  11-1/2” x 6”.  With long edge lined up at top of scoring tool, score at 1/2”, 2”, 6” and 7-1/2”; turn so short edge lines up with top of scoring tool and score at 1-1/2” along long edge (see diagram).

Decoration
* Hello Ladybug Bundle:
Hello Ladybug Stamp Set
Ladybug Builder Punch
* Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
* Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder
* Real Red card stock: 3-1/4” x 3-3/4”, plus scrap for ladybug wings
* White card stock: 2-3/4” x 3-1/4”
* Black card stock scrap for ladybug body
* Matte Black Dots for spots on ladybug wings

Assembly

Basic Gift Bag

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1. Cut and score DSP as shown in diagram.  Fold away from all score lines.

2. Use Tear ‘n Tape or other strong adhesive to attach outside of 1/2" flap to inside of opposite end of DSP, forming rectangular shape.

3. Stand rectangle on open end with Flaps A thru D facing up.  Fold down Flaps A and C; apply adhesive to outside of both flaps and then fold Flap D down to cover the adhesive.  It’s helpful at this point to flip the bag around so it’s standing upright and use the rounded end of a bone folder to rub across Flaps A and B, making sure they are securely attached to Flap D.

4. Flip bag back around to upside-down position and adhere Flap B over Flap D.  That’s it!  The basic gift bag is complete!

Decoration

5. Stamp Daffodil Delight Daisies on white card stock.  Stamp Real Red center in each flower.  Emboss card stock with Brick & Mortar embossing folder.  Adhere to Real Red card stock.

6. Punch ladybug body from black card stock; punch wings from Real Red card stock.  Adhere wings to body and attach to white card stock with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  Add self-adhesive Matte Black Dots to wings.

7. Adhere finished piece to front of bag with Stampin’ Dimensionals or Foam Tape.

The finishing touch is a red and white polka-dot napkin used in place of tissue paper.  

Your bag is now ready to insert a small gift for a special friend!  (Finished measurements of gift bag are 4” wide x 4-1/2” tall x 1-1/2” deep.)

I hope you enjoy this quick YouTube video tutorial showing how quickly this bag comes together.

Cathy ;D