Pretty Bags

The Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is so pretty, it can make any card quick and easy to create, giving a beautiful finished product. But today, I thought we would go 3D and use some pretty paper to create lovely gift bags.

It is purple day in my craft studio, so I have two projects to share, both in purple.

The finished smaller bag is 3” wide x 3 1/2” high x 1 1/2” deep.
The smaller bag is made with two 6 x 6 sheets of DSP. To make the bag, score each sheet at 1 1/2 and 4 1/2, then turn 90 degrees and score at 1 and 4 1/2.
Fold on all score lines
The 1” score folds over to create a reinforced top for your bag
On the bottom of one sheet, cut in from the sides on the score line to create a tab. On the other sheet, cut the 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch square right out.

On the piece with no tabs, apply adhesive (I like to use Tear & Tape for 3D projects) and secure over the other piece of DSP in the same spot.
Apply adhesive on bottom tabs, and sides of one piece as shown below.

Assemble bag and decorate as desired.
I used the To A Wild Rose stamp set, my newest favourite! and stamped my rose in Highland Heather, stamped off once, and full strength, and outlined with Gorgeous Grape.
Punch holes in sides and attach ribbon for the handle.

The larger bag is 6“ w x 7 1/2” h x 3” d
For the larger bag I used two pieces of 12 x 12 DSP, scored at 3 and 9 on both sides. Turn 90 degrees and score at 1 1/2 (for the top) and 3.
I punched two holes in the front and back and added two 16” pieces of ribbon for the handles.
The large bag is assembled in the same manner as the smaller bag.

These bags are so pretty, and are easy to make. The can hold all sorts of gifts for you to give to someone special, and you know they will keep the wrapping too!