Bag-A-Lope
by Lori Craig
Just in time for the gift giving season, make your own gift bags in a flash.
Supplies
- 9" x 12" White Catalog Envelope
- Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade
- Bone Folder
- Extra-Strength Adhesive
- Ribbon
- Stamps & Embellishments to decorate
- Corner Rounder optional
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Trim 3" from envelope off of the open end.
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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.
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Step 3
You will have a 2" square in each bottom corner, score from inside corner to the outer point.
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Step 4
This is the point at which you decorate the front of your gift bag, staying inside the score lines.
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Step 5
If desired, use decorative scissor or corner rounder to scallop the top of your gift bag.
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Step 5 (Optional)
If desired, use decorative scissor or corner rounder to scallop the top of your gift bag.
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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.
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Step 7
Use bone folder to give points a crisp fold.
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Step 8
Apply extra-strength adhesive to flaps that will fold in to the bottom of the bag.
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Step 9
Fold flaps in to form bottom of the bag. Bottom will measure 5" x 4".
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Step 10
Punch holes through all layers of top edge for ribbon closure.
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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!
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Questions and Comments
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Thank you so much.
Martha.
and what measurements do u use for smaller or bigger bags?
could u do a tutorial for an a4 sized bag and i assume this is a medium sized one and then a tutorila( or atleast measurements for a smaller one
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Can someone please explain more of creating this bag.
I know i might be asking daft questions but i really want to make these so i need help and to get help i have to ask,lol
nina
any envelope will work. the one the tutorial is based on is 9x12. She cut off the top, scored the sides and bottom, and opened it up. then she flattened what became the bottom of the bag and folded in the points and glued them down. A standard envelope will be licked and sealed shut. then turn it sideways. cut off the top (which is actually one side of the sealed envelope). Next score 1.5" at both sides and the bottom. Mountain and valley fold all three score lines. Gently stick your hand inside the envelope and open it up like a lunch sack, gently flattening the bottom. tuck the two triangles at the bottom in. Ta-da! Now, flatten it back out and decorate it. Then turn it back into a bag, and this time when you fold the two little end triangles in, glue them. I hope this helps.
Thank you for that extra imformation. I was having the same questions as Nina and you done a wonderful job at clearing that up for me. I will soon post my Holiday bags I'm making for the kids at church. Thanks A Bunch!!!
God Bless, JoAnn
Thanks.
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