Earlier this week I shared a cute little tote bag and today I have the directions for you! Here’s what you’ll need:
Cardstock
3″ x 4″ score @ 3/4″ on all four sides
(2) 1/2″ x 9-1/4″
1/2″ x 8″ (handle)
Designer Series Paper
2-3/4″ x 9″
Score 3″ x 4″ paper and score at 3/4″ on all four sides. Fold on all the score lines and cut as shown below.
Add glue dots on the ends and create the sides of the box.
The picture below shows one end of the box put together.
Add Tear and Tape on both ends of the Designer Series Paper. You are attaching it to the side that will be showing on the outside of your tote bag.
Remove the Tear and Tape and attach the two strips of cardstock. The strips are just a tad longer than the DSP, so just trim it once you’ve attached it.
Add Tear and Tape all around the box you made earlier. Remove the tape.
Attach the DSP to the box starting at the back so that the seam won’t show on the front of the bag. Continue around the box.
Attach another piece of Tear and Tape at the end of the DSP and continue wrapping the paper around the box.
Add glue dots or Tear and Tape to the ends of the handle and attach each end to the inside of the box.
I hope you’ll give this tote bag a try! If you do, I’d love to see your creation!
Last week I mentioned the new Stampin’ Blends and yesterday it was announced that they’ll be available to everyone starting November 1st!
It was also announced yesterday over on Facebook that Stampin’ Up! is giving away Stampin’ Blends to 101 lucky winners! All you have to do is head over to Facebook and Like, Comment or Share their post by October 31st. Click here to head on over there and enter to win!
I am so happy with my set of Stampin’ Blends and I’ll start sharing projects I’ve made using them very soon! I love that they match 12 Stampin’ Up! colors and each shade comes in a light and dark shade. I don’t want you to miss out on having a chance to win some of these new pens so head on over to Facebook!
If you own a Big Shot and love using intricate dies, the Precision Base Plate is a tool you’ll find extremely useful. I used to shy away from purchasing intricate dies because it was such a pain in the neck trying to get all of the intricate pieces to cut. Using the Precision Base Plate has made all the difference in the world.
I have two videos below that do an excellent job of explaining all about the Precision Base Plate. The first one goes over the basics and the second one shares tips and tricks.
In the first video, Shannon, from the home office, uses a piercing tool to poke the bits and pieces from the dies. Since the release of the video, the Big Shot Die Brush is now available and a tool that I regularly use. While the Precision Plate does a great job of cutting the paper, the Big Shot Die Brush helps release the paper from the die.
Enjoy the videos below and see the Precision Base Plate in action! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me!
Happy Monday! I hope you had an enjoyable weekend! We had a long weekend in Palm Springs with our family. We rented a beautiful house with a gorgeous backyard that included a pool. We had such a good time being together. It’s always so hard coming back home from a weekend that you don’t want to end!
I brought some stamping to do while we were away as well as my computer but I have to admit that I didn’t touch either. We were busy from morning to night. The project I have to share today is one that I know you’ll want the directions to so I’ll work on a pictorial tutorial and have it for you later this week! Sorry I didn’t get it done this weekend!
If you love this paper, Painted Autumn, as much as I do, it is currently on sale. Buy 3 specially selected packages of paper and receive one absolutely free. Click HERE to see all the papers that are included in the sale. Click here to place an order!
To place an order or for more information, click any of the products below!
When I first saw the stamp set, Lovely Inside and Out in the catalog, it was one that I initially passed on purchasing. Then I started seeing such cute cards using the set that I just had to buy it!
Lovely Inside & Out Wood #144008 Clear #144011
I love the color combination of Lemon Lime Twist, Black and Whisper White!
After stamping the large shape from the set, I stamped the word “FRIEND” in Memento Ink. I embossed “THANKS” with white embossing powder onto Basic Black cardstock. Because I hate trying to cut a shape out freehand, I cut the sentiment with the Classic Label punch and cut off one end. Such an easy card to make!
All of the supplies I used are listed below.
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The stamp set Lovely Inside & Out can also be purchased as a bundle with the Lovely Words Thinlits Dies, in either wood or clear mount (save 10% on the bundle). Click here for more information!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I’ll be back on Monday!
