When I was putting together the kits for the "Crafty Jewelry" class I'm teaching today at The Ink Pad, I decided that I wanted to put the kit elements (all small little elements) into mini paper bags. However, I didn't have any mini paper bags. So I did what any crafter would do, and decided to make some! I turned an envelope into this:
This is a project (making a bag from a paper envelope) that has been around for ages. I remember seeing it on The Carol Duvall Show years and years ago. Of course, I've made my own adaptations. Here's the step-by-step for you:
STEP ONE: Seal the envelope.
STEP TWO: Use a border punch to cut a decorative edge across the top.
STEP THREE: Score the bottom of the envelope and both sides about three-quarters of the way in.
STEP FOUR: Fold along the score lines.
STEP FIVE: Put your hand in the envelope and flatten the bottom and sides of the bag until there are little triangles at the corners.
STEP SIX: Fold the triangles to the bottom of the bag and glue in place. (I used Glue Dots.)
And you've got a bag!
Super cute! I filled mine with all the parts for the kit, folded the edge, and added a bit of decoration.
So much nicer than getting your kit in a Ziploc baggie, don't you think?
Thanks for stopping by!
well aren’t you a clever chickie babe … brilliant idea!!!!
well aren’t you a clever chickie babe … brilliant idea!!!!
well aren’t you a clever chickie babe … brilliant idea!!!!
well aren’t you a clever chickie babe … brilliant idea!!!!
Very cool! It’s amazing what a bit of scoring and folding can do…
Very cool! It’s amazing what a bit of scoring and folding can do…
Very cool! It’s amazing what a bit of scoring and folding can do…
Very cool! It’s amazing what a bit of scoring and folding can do…
very cool. i am working on some new cool things with paper myself and this will come in handy 🙂
very cool. i am working on some new cool things with paper myself and this will come in handy 🙂
very cool. i am working on some new cool things with paper myself and this will come in handy 🙂
very cool. i am working on some new cool things with paper myself and this will come in handy 🙂
Much better than a Ziploc bag and better for the Earth as well. Have a happy class today!
Much better than a Ziploc bag and better for the Earth as well. Have a happy class today!
Much better than a Ziploc bag and better for the Earth as well. Have a happy class today!
Much better than a Ziploc bag and better for the Earth as well. Have a happy class today!
Very cute! Thanks for your colorful blog. We love your art!
Very cute! Thanks for your colorful blog. We love your art!
Very cute! Thanks for your colorful blog. We love your art!
Very cute! Thanks for your colorful blog. We love your art!
Cute, cute! And hooray for Carol Duvall! I used to watch her all the time. I have a fave box I make from an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper that I got from her show. Hope your class was a success today!
Cute, cute! And hooray for Carol Duvall! I used to watch her all the time. I have a fave box I make from an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper that I got from her show. Hope your class was a success today!
Cute, cute! And hooray for Carol Duvall! I used to watch her all the time. I have a fave box I make from an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper that I got from her show. Hope your class was a success today!
Cute, cute! And hooray for Carol Duvall! I used to watch her all the time. I have a fave box I make from an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper that I got from her show. Hope your class was a success today!
That is so cool girl!
That is so cool girl!
That is so cool girl!
That is so cool girl!
Oh, what a cool idea!! 🙂 Rad tutorial!!
Oh, what a cool idea!! 🙂 Rad tutorial!!
Oh, what a cool idea!! 🙂 Rad tutorial!!
Oh, what a cool idea!! 🙂 Rad tutorial!!
simple and effective! great idea.
simple and effective! great idea.
simple and effective! great idea.
simple and effective! great idea.
Environmentally bags.
Environmentally bags.
Environmentally bags.
Environmentally bags.
wow creative.
wow creative.
wow creative.
wow creative.