Today’s project is an A2 Card Gift Bag, perfect for gifting a set of your beautiful hand-stamped cards!
Again with the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper – just so beautiful! This gift bag is created with the remainder of the Designer Series Paper from creating yesterday’s set of cards. Here’s another look at the coordinating pair:
I had fun figuring out a neat way to add ribbon handles to this gift bag. I didn’t quite have them figured out for my live presentation of this gift bag, but after a bit of trial & error, I’m pleased with the end result! It’s a little tip I remember from watching my mom, Pixie, craft for so many years. She had wood blocks she used to use to tie her bows, so they’d always be the right size for her projects!
Using Clear Block H, I was able to create 2 uniformly sized handles for this sweet gift bag!
This gift bag is 1-1/4″ in depth, so while I have 6 cards & envelopes inside, you can totally fit more depending on the number of layers & embellishments you use!
Without further ado, here’s my video tutorial:
And here’s the template for reference (not to scale):
Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful & blessed day!
PROJECT MEASUREMENTS:
- Finished Size – 6″H x 4-1/2″W x 1-1/4″D
- Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper – 8-1/4″ x 12″ (landscape)
- Score along the 12″ side at 4-1/2″, 5-3/4″, 10-1/4″, and 11-1/2″
- Rotate clockwise and score along the 8-1/4″ side at 1-1/4″
- Flip over right to left and score along the 8-1/4″ side at 1″
- Basic White sentiment banner – 1″ x 4-1/2″ (punch one end with Banners Pick A Punch)
PROJECT SUPPLIES:
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I love this bag!!!! I’ve already made 4!!
Thank you so much, Arlene!
I have already made 5 or 6 bags and sets of cards… I need to use up my 12 x 12 DSP and this is a great way to do it! Thank you!
Looking forward to tonight!
Love it, Linda! ❤️
what colors of card stock were used to make your card bases with this collection.
Love your project!
Hi Anita! I used Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, and Gorgeous Grape. You can find all the supplies I used at the bottom of this post: https://thepaperpixie.com/2022/05/hues-of-happiness-thanks.html.
Such a beautiful bag and gift idea!
Thank you so much, Deb!
Good morning sweet Julie. Thank you for sharing the great project and for your Mom’s tip. Beautiful I am sure just like her daughter. So nice to remember what those incredible Moms would teach. Have a blessed day and enjoy. See you tonight.
Happy to share it, Raquel! Thank you! “See” you tonight! ❤️
I’ve never heard or seen your Mom’s tip before. Brilliant! TFS.
It’s a good one, isn’t it? One of my favorite crafting tips from her!