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Silvergirl · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: Mini Handle Bags for Gift Cards

We're all busy on a regular day and the holidays certainly kick it up a notch. Between shopping, decorating, and cooking, the holidays can be a fast-paced race.

So, admit it... you give gift cards. I always feel a tidge guilty that I've not purchased a gift, wrapped and tucked under the tree. But, let's face it - gift cards are wonderful and in high demand on wish lists!

This tutorial is a fun and fast way to wrap up your gift cards - so it feels like the ultimate gift.

Thanks for joining us!

Basic Supplies

Stamps

Inks (dye or pigment)

Cardstock

Scoring Tool / Ruler and bone folder

Ribbon or trim

Adhesive

Specific Supplies Used:

Stamps:
Little Guy (The Kim Hughes Collection) unmounted stamp set by Cornish Heritage Farms
Joyeux Noel unmounted stamp set by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
Snow Cap Adirondack pigment ink by Ranger
Cranberry Adirondack dye ink by Ranger
Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
Simply Smooth white, Kraft, Kiwi Light and Medium, Blush Red Dark cardstocks by Prism Papers

Other:
Nestabilities by Spellbinder (or punches for tag and embellishing)
Ribbon by May Arts
Precision Scissors
Scor-Pal or other scoring tool
Eyelets by Making Memories (optional)
Crop-o-dile by We R Memory Keepers (optional)
Scallop scissors by Fiskars (optional)

Step One
Begin with a 4" x 7.5" strip of cardstock. You can get two strips from one 8.5" x 11" sheet of cardstock.

Score the long side at 3.5" and 4" (right in the middle).

Step Two
Score the short side at 0.5" and 3.5".

Step Three
Fold along the score lines. Snip to form small flaps in the center.

Step Four - Optional
Eyelets can be added to thread your ribbon handles. Add the eyelets 1" from each side and 0.5" from the top.

Step Five
NOTE: If you are planning to stamp the cardstock base, do so prior to closing.

Adhere the sides to create the bag base.

Finished Project
Now... it's all about embellishing your mini bag!

This example is simple for a favorite little guy. I found a really fun gift card at my local store with greens and blues and an alligator. I used this as my color and theme inspiration.

Punched circles from my Nestabilities dies and EK Success punches made this a fast project - perfect for a birthday!

View from the Side
The size of the mini bag has a 0.5" profile and works perfectly for gift cards and a bit of colored tissue paper.

Alternate Option
Keeping in mind the theme of my gift card, I made a matching bag for a fast holiday gift.

I plan to make several for my gifts this year and hang them on the tree until I give them away.

You can easily modify the size of your mini bag to accomodate any treat or small gift.

Be sure to let us know what you create! We love to share in your success!

Thanks for joining us!

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Last edited by Silvergirl on Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:40 pm; edited 3 times in total

liz · Owner Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 919

What a fabulous idea!

Thanks,
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stampwithkristine · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject:

Love this LIse!

DawnL · CHF Alumni Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 7306 Location: OH

Wonderful Lise!! Thanks! Very Happy

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julie_stamps · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:10 am Post subject:

LOVE this! Great idea!!!
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hbrown · Designer Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 1915

This is adorable!!! I could even just put money or some other small gift inside. Cute idea - thanks so much for this tutorial!
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KimHughes · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:43 am Post subject:

love
love
love
this!
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mimihas5 · CHF Alumni Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 591 Location: NH

Hi Lise,

I love your idea. I will be making quite a few of thses awseome gift card holders. I will post mine as soon as I make it.

Thanks for the great tutorial.

Mary Very Happy

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Julia S · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:43 am Post subject:

This is sooooooooooooo super sweet! Beautiful technique Lisa!
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creativemoonbeam · Member Joined: 07 Sep 2008 Posts: 214 Location: NJ

Thanks so much for sharing this technique!! I am using it to package the gift cards my kids are giving their teachers this year! Smile

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hbrown · Designer Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 1915

Whoo hoo! I just made two of these for gift cards for family. Now I need to make one more for hubby - shhhhh. Very Happy

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Silvergirl · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:32 am Post subject:

hbrown · Designer Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 1915

Here are the gift bags that I made. Thanks so much for these quick and easy instructions!!!

http://forums.cornishheritagefarms.com/pp/showphoto.php/photo/17418/ppuser/92
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