Cute Bag Project

This project is really easy but turns out super cute. It looks great with all sorts of patterned paper; I can't wait to do it with our new Halloween paper!

Supplies:

1/4 sheet Red Riding Hood cardstock (two pieces)

patterned paper to layer within the cardstock

Stamp set: "All Holidays"

Scallop edge punch

Kiwi cardstock

whisper white cardstock

sticky strip

SNAIL

small white mini-lunch sack (I get mini at Michael's) about 5x4 in size; if it's taller you can trim off some of the top

I adhered the patterned paper to the cardstock using SNAIL. Then I stamped my image and did the layering and adhered this image to the patterned paper before assembling the bag. Next I put a piece of sticky strip along the top and bottom of the front and back of the bag. Make sure you move the bottom of the bag out of the way as you work with the back of the bag; you don't want adhesive on the bottom. I then put SNAIL going diagonally down the center of the front and back of the bag. Sticky Strip works but the SNAIL is easier to do. Remove the Sticky Strip protective layer on the back and carefully lower the decorated back panel of cardstock on top of the Sticky Strip, being careful to keep the panel straight and I also try to have even spacing of the excess cardstock on either side of the bag. Then repeat for the front. When you are done the bag should stand up on its own, even when empty!! It looks so cute with a little tissue paper tucked inside and peeking over the top and of course ribbons and embellishments add a nice flair.