Bag-A-Lope

Just in time for the gift giving season, make your own gift bags in a flash.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Trim 3” from envelope off of the open end.

   

2. Step 2

   Remove orange cutting blade from trimmer. With the opening of the envelope at the top, score in 2” from the right, left and bottom edges of the envelope.
   

   

3. Step 3

   You will have a 2” square in each bottom corner, score from inside corner to the outer point.
   

   

4. Step 4

   This is the point at which you decorate the front of your gift bag, staying inside the score lines.

   

5. Step 5 (Optional)

   If desired, use decorative scissor or corner rounder to scallop the top of your gift bag.

   

6. Step 6

   Crease the score lines and pop the envelope into a bag, carefully bringing the bottom corner squares into a point on each side.
   

   

7. Step 7

   Use bone folder to give points a crisp fold.

   

8. Step 8

   Apply extra-strength adhesive to flaps that will fold in to the bottom of the bag.
   

   

9. Step 9

   Fold flaps in to form bottom of the bag. Bottom will measure 5” x 4”.
   
   

10. Step 10

    Punch holes through all layers of top edge for ribbon closure.
    
    

11. Step 11

    Embellish the front of bag for gift giving.
    

    

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Bag-A-Lope. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!