Topped Treat Bag

Convert a flat paper sack into a treat bag with a cute handled topper.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut cardstock to 5 1/2” x 4 3/4” (width may be adjusted to accommodate your paper sack). Score and fold in half at 2 3/4”.

   

2. Step 2

   To create a handle, position a small rectangle die at the center near the fold.
   
   Die cut.

   

3. Step 3 (Optional)

   Put each end of the topper in an embossing folder and run through the machine separately.

   

4. Step 4 (Optional)

   Fold the topper in half. Insert the top corners into a 1” circle punch to round them.

   

5. Step 5

   Fold the paper sack up about 1” from the bottom. Fold forwards and backwards.

   

6. Open the bag and slide your hand to the bottom. Square out the bottom so the bag can sit flat.

   

7. Step 6

   Fill the sack with candy. Fold the top over about 1 1/2” and staple the sack closed. Center the baggie topper over the bag and staple in a spot that will be covered up by an embellishment.
   
   TIP:
   Position your stapler so the flat side of the staple is to the back side of the topper.
   

   

8. Step 7

   Tie ribbon or twine around the baggie topper about 3-4 times and tie into a bow. Trim the ends and slide the twine/bow to the right hand side of the topper.

   

9. Step 8

   Embellish as desired.

   

10. Step 9

    Complete the project.

    

Video!

Your Turn

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