Treat bags that can be used for any occasion

 Treat bags..for any kind of event or holiday. 

There are many types of treat bags and boxes, but this one was inspired by In the Pink Designs by Cathryn on YouTube. 

https://youtu.be/c9LQLCx5M1w?si=ncbA9Hm0YrVaCP9E 

She is making tiny bags with 6x6 paper. They can hold one or two mini candy bars.  I always have to be a little extra and her design with the flap that flips over causes directional paper to be upside down on the flap.  It bothered me. So I decided to use the scrap that you trim off to make the flap. I turn it right side up and wrap it around the flap to make the flap look right.  I also needed a larger treat bag so I reworked the craft math and using a 12 x 12 sheet of paper I made a much bigger bag. 

Small gift bag  1 3/4 inch wide by 3 1/2 inch Tall.

You need 6 x 6 inch paper

Score @ 1” , 2 3/4”, 3 3/4” and 5 1/2”

Turn one quarter turn and score @ 1”, and 4 1/2”

Trim out the areas as shown. 

Be mindful of your paper and direction of your print.  When you are done cutting it should look like this.

Fold on all your score lines.

Add adhesive on the 1/2 inch flap and attach to the other side to form the bag. Then fold in and glue bottom shut. 

Here you can see the flap is upside down because it flips over from the back.  If this doesn’t bother you great!  I like it to be right side up.  I used the 1 1/2” x 3 3/4” piece of scrap to flip and wrap around the connected flap so it would all look upright.  If your paper is non directional this isn’t a problem.

Here it is wrapped.

You can see under the flap where I wrapped it around the flap.

I then used my corner rounder to make it look more finished. 

I marked where I wanted my two holes punched for my closure.  I just used some floss, but you can use ribbon, bakers twine or even just staple it close.  Just don’t forget to put your goodies inside first.

I made a small tag and stamped a greeting.

Then I attached it to my Treat Bag.

This bag can be used for little favors for any season. All you have to change is the paper.

As I said in the beginning I wanted a bigger treat bag.  So I scaled it up to  3 3/4” wide by 8” tall 

To make  the larger bag you will need a 12” x 12” piece of  paper.

Score at 2” , 5 3/4” , 7 3/4” and 11 1/2” 

Turn 1/4 turn and score at 2” and 10” 

Trim and fold just like the smaller bag.  

The larger bag is perfect for gifting small gifts that are more than just a couple of mini candy bars. 

I’m thinking a small pair of gloves and some lip balm for a friend.  Maybe a mini note book and pen, or a couple K-cups and a chocolate bar.  

Hope you like my Idea and Let me know if you decide to make some.  Please share a picture or a post at Sandy’s Left-Handed Crafts on Facebook.  Thank you for stopping by and hope to see your  crafty projects soon. 

 Christmas cards 2023

I have been playing with my new Christmas 2023 options that Close To My Heart has and I am loving the results.  

Card#1

The first thing I had to play with was the Christmas Florals embossing folder with coordinating floral stencils. I then added the Holiday Banner stamps and thin cuts. 

I used a couple different color combinations and some fun new techniques to create some beautiful cards. For sparkle I added. Some silver glitter paper and clear sparkles gems.   I used the color of the year Journey and also Lagoon and Glacier. I also used a silver glitter gem in the center of the Poinsettia flower.

Card #2

The next card I used was the color of the Year Journey and another new color Jade. I also included Lagoon, Evergreen and Mocha and Mist.  The Mist ink I swiped inside the embossing folder before I ran it through the die cutting machine. It made the rustic gray color in the background. 

Card #3 

I used the Home for Christmas paper collection. The background technique I used was the Pine cardstock and Christmas Florals embossing folder, then sanded the paper to enhance the debossed side of the design. Then I die cut a 3.25 inch circle from the floral paper and a 5”x1-⅜ inch ribbon cut and a 2.5 inch white circle that I stamped my sentiment on. I inked the edge of the white circle with Scarlet ink. The embellishments were stamped on White Daisy cardstock. I used a combination of Scarlet, Evergreen, Jade Candy Apple,and Mocha to stamp and a water brush and ink to add color. To add some sparkle I used Gold Glitter Gems and some gold thread. 

Card #4 

 I used the Scarlet cardstock and embossing folder for the background. The center strip is Daisy white cardstock, embossed and stenciled with Candy Apple and Wintergreen and Scarlet and Mocha ink. Then embellished with stamped and die cut images from the Holiday Banner stamp set. I also used Gold Shimmer Trim and Gold Glitter gems. 

Card #5 

background is just like card #3 except with the Scarlet Cardstock. The 2” x 4” piece of floral paper. With two ¼” by 4” pine cardstock. Banner die cut and gold glitter gems. 

Card #6 

I used the Christmas plaid for the background. Made the embossed layer like the others and then cut down to 3 ¾” x 5” panel the punched out a 2 ½” circle and embellished with ribbon die cut 5” x 1 ⅜” cut down on one side to 3 ¾” length and die cuts. 

Card#7 

This is a slimline design card size 8.5” x 3.5”. The other cards are all standard 4.25”x5.5” card bases.  The embossing folder has a slit in the top hinge so you can emboss longer pieces of cardstock.  The background is an 8.25” x 3.25” piece of scarlet cardstock. The embossed piece of pine is 8.25” x 2” with ribbon cut. Embellished with die cuts and gold glitter gems and gold shimmer trim.

Card #8 

This card is also a slimline design. The Scarlet panel is 2.5” x 8.25” and the Pine cardstock is ½” by 8.25” panel. Then I cut the ½” shimmer trim in half to make it ¼” x 8.25”.  The circle is 3.25 out of White Daisy cardstock. Also added gold thread and gold glitter gems. 

Unfortunately CTMH no longer has the Gold shimmer trim or Gold glitter gems. I had these items in my stash, but you can easily use the Silver Gems and trim. Another option is to use gold glitter paper and use a hole punch to make round gold glitter dots.  One of the great things about crafting is improvising with what you have.  If you have any questions feel free to message me or email me.  

The circle dies and ribbon banner die cuts are from dies I ordered from Amazon. I have a list of recommended craft supplies where you can find these products.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ITCFTNLOWYI6?ref_=wl_share

If you are looking for sentiments to stamp inside your cards CTMH has you covered. There is an awesome special right now with a stamp.  The Joy of the season stamp set.  There is a bundle with the Cut Above Card kit and stamp (CC102314)that is a 20 % savings.  Please check it out at my maker website at SandraBrahm.CloseToMyHeart.com

 I have included some screenshots of items you may need to make these cards

You will also need some sort of die-cutting / embossing machine. CTMH has on Z5038 I really do like mine, but there are more options on my Amazon list.

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Please note the side kick die cutting machine is a small version and can’t do cuts wider than 2.5” but it is a great way to introduce you to die cutting and see if it is something you want to invest in.  I like the side kick because it is small and great for small dies. 

Have fun and if you decide to order from CTMH I really do appreciate your business and look forward to answering any of your questions and assisting in your concerns. 

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