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Mini Bags Tutorial

I posted this at Creative Scrapbooking Divas. CSDivas is having a blog hop this weekend 9-25/9-26, hope you can make it :) For more information and a picture of the goodies see the previous post.

I have a great tutorial for you today...mini gift bags.  These are perfect to put some little treats in and give as a gift or party favor.  So let's get started...
  • First you need 8 1/2x11 cardstock.  Position paper lengthwise. Using scoring blade on paper trimmer or a peper scorer like what I have,  score paper at 2", 5", 7", and 10".
  • Turn cardstock, and score at 2" and 7".
  • Hold paper horizontally with the 2" section at the top.
  • Cut off all but one 2" tall section from the top. This will be the flap closure for the box.
  •  Cut the narrow piece at an angle to create tab for adhesive.
  • Make vertical cuts at the bottom to create 1 1/2" tall flaps, and cut off the narrow piece. This will be the bottom of the box.   
(It should look like this)

  • Cut the top flap (in this case it is on the bottom) with decorative scissors or punch.
  • Use a bone folder or other straight edge to sharply crease all scored lines to shape box.

  • Apply glue close to side tab's score line.
  • Fold small flaps toward center of box, and large flaps over small flaps.


  • Apply glue to outside edge of large flap under what will be the box front. * I needed to trim my edge, cause when I pinched it together there was too much of a flap*


  • Glue bottom flap and apply pressure to finish bottom of box.
  • Line up front of box with back of box at top and pinch together.

  • Pull flap down to close box
  • Stamp, embellish, and adhere to box front any embellishments
I filled mine with Hershey Kisses for my BFF :)

I hope you give this a try and post your creations!!!

Comments

  1. The kisses didn't survive the trip home ;)

    I loved my bag :)

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