The Gift Bag with Dimension

 Hi Crafters 

Here I am continuing my Gift bag and box makes 

This bag measure 5.75" square and will hold those wider pots such as Candles, Body creams etc, also you can use it as a type of hamper bag.

So if you want to make a bag of Mexican or Italian goodies these are great. Or for home made cookies. They also fold flat for storing so you can make them in advance.

This is another one from Sam Calcot, with my own handle system .

You need

2 12 x 12 papers                                                                                   2 pieces of coordinating solid colour card 2" x 5.75"                         2 pieces of ribbon 22” long

 Score both sheets the same                                                              With pattern side square on score board                                      Score at 5.75”, 11.5”                                                                    Turn and score at 5.75, 8.5/8”                                                      Turn back and score at 8.5/8” down to first score line

 Cut off the bottom ½” and taper piece left top and bottom on both pieces Taper right bottom square

Place the 2 pieces together using the side panels *

Sam adds ribbon handles this way:

Lay double sided tape 1” in from middle line on front back square to just  below the half way score line and again the other side of the square 1” in from side.  Add ribbon. Repeat the front side but cut off the ribbon at the base line on the front.

Put the box together laying the front flap down last.

My bag is finished:

* Turn the square over and glue the base panels together. CHoose your front panel first and then glue the side panels onto the back panel finishing with the front panel, lining up the sides to keep the bag square.

Take the 2 pieces of plain card and score at 1", I round my front corners.  Check they fit neatly over the top of the bag and make any adjustment before the next stage. Place on top of each other and make a mark at 1.25" from each end on the score line. Punch your holes on the marks, this way each side will match. Thread your ribbon through from the front leaving about 1.25" inside and stick down with tape ( i use double sided tape). Take the top of the tape off and then lay a line of tape or glue both sides of the handle band. Line up the handle band with the top of the bag and fold over, repeat on the other side.

And then fold flat for storing

 I have these four bags in my box ready to use at Christmas 

Hope you enjoy making this bag. Check out Sam's video on YouTube for additional help with putting it together or if you want to add the handles with her design. 

Back soon with a great little gift Box.

Dee