Gift Bags

 Simple Gift Bags

I have always been a fan of Sam Calcotts gift backs that fold down easily for storage, but not everyone wants to spend the time and effort scoring and sectioning the bag gussets needed to make this type of bag.

The craft club I attend were lucky enough to be given some large sheets of card and asked me to work out a simple design to use them to make gift bags.

First of all I worked out the way to cut the card to use it efficiently and then showed them hurry make a simple gift bag,

The main thing to remember when making any gift bag is that the side panels need to be the same size as the base panel.

This size of card was suitable for a 2.5” gusset. The two sides and the base of the 2 pieces of card were scored at 2.5”. This gives a 2.5” scored corner on either side. Fold and burnish the score lines 

On one sheet cut the score line on each corner up from the base to the score line.

On the second sheet cut the corners off putting a small V notch either side of the score line.

Next glue the 2 base pieces together.

Then lay the pieces flat on the desk and punch the holes in the top of the bag ready for the handles.

Next pull up the side and line up top and bottom then glue into place, repeat on the other side.

Lastly add the cord by feeding through the holes from front to back and tying a couple of knots .

Then decorate front and back to your own taste.

Happy Crafting

Dee