Quick & Easy 7x7 Gift Bag Using Two Sheets of Designer Series Paper -- Free Tutorial

Hello everyone! Finally, I've had a few minutes to create the tutorial for this Quick and Easy 7x7 Gift Bag!

 

 

Many of you have written to ask me for the directions so here you go! ENJOY!!!!!

 

 

You can download and print a PDF Tutorial by clicking HERE!

 

 

 

 

	Select 2 pieces of matching 12x12 double-sided Designer Series Paper.   Score at 2.5” on all four sides of both sheets of paper.   Fold on score lines with one side folding to the opposite side (this will form the top of your bag with the contrasting pattern showing)
	Apply two strips of Sticky Strip on the bottom fold of ONE of the sheets of DSP.   Peel off backing and carefully align the two pieces of DSP, matching the edge of one to the fold of the other. Burnish with a Bone Folder or your thumb to set the adhesive.
	This is a little tricky but one you work with it you will understand it.   Make a diagonal fold on each of the four corners of the bottom of the bag, to form the sides which will be mitered.   Here’s two views to help you understand the fold.
	Once you have the diagonal fold done, apply two strips of Sticky Strip on one of the side pieces, making sure the top fold is folded down so that the contrasting DSP shows.   Peel off Backing of the Sticky strip and adhere as above and as shown in photo.
	Repeat process with the 2nd side of the bag.  Add a ribbon handle and embellish as desired

Comments

[Barbara Joyce]

Thank you *SO* much for this tutorial. It looks easy, and the bag is beautiful. Definitely worth waiting for! Your blog is always so inspiring. :-)

[Tracey]

Thanks for sharing your tutorial, your bag is beautiful!

[Jenny Pierce]

Thank you - I love this. What a kind and sharing person you are.
Jenny

[Lee T.]

Thanks for the inspiration. I always enjoy your blog, your cards are beautiful and I've used many of your ideas. Thanks so much!!

[Elizabeth M. Harris]

Thanks so much, Gretchen! I can't wait to make one!

[gstringer]

ohhhh so stinkin' C~A~U~T~E~ ... thank you for sharing this bag!!!!

[SueB]

Thank you so much Gretchen, I really look forward to your emails and all of the beautiful things that you make. Thanks again for sharing

[Rhonda]

Wow how beautiful!
Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial!

[Ttraci Davis]

Wow, what a beautiful bag! Thanks for sharing the directions.

[Susan Mac Donald]

WOW....thanks big time for this tutorial; as always, your shares are wonderful!