With the end of the year almost upon us, and the task of teacher's Christmas gifts on our to-do lists, I thought I'd show you how to make a fun paper purse & gift tag set I like making for my kiddies teachers. The Tradition line is a perfect combination of gorgeous papers & ribbons to make this project extra special!
Fancy Pants Supplies:
Tradition patterned paper: Shimmer
Tradition patterned paper: Brrrr
Tradition patterned paper: Strips
Tradition patterned paper: Finishing touch
Tradition patterned paper: Cards
Tradition Trim
Tradition Buttons
Other Supplies:
large eyelets
jewel
twine
velcro tape
sewing machine
1. Taking your 12x12" Shimmer patterned paper, follow the template above, and mark out your score & fold lines.
2. Fold along guide lines.
3. Fold your x4 corners inward towards the middle & glue down.
4. Fold inside gusset.
5. Cut & fold bands for top of purse.
6. Punch x2 tabs & sew velcro in place.
7. Punch bands & insert large eyelets.
8. Thread ribbon through eyelets & knot to secure.
9. Cut out red flower from Strips patterned paper & cut x3 other flower shapes for layering.
10. Layer shapes together & secure with button & twine. Add some bright ribbon as 'leaves'.
11. Take your cards patterned paper & cut out tags. Punch & add twine for cute gift tags.
12. Tie cards together & pop into purse.
You are all done! This sweet gift is sure to make the day of any teacher! I hope you have found this helpful!
How adorable, thanks for the details!
Posted by: jan metcalf | November 29, 2010 at 07:11 AM
THIS is absolutely amazing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing & for all the specifics!! WOW!
Posted by: Heather I | November 29, 2010 at 08:10 AM
I reall love this! What a cute idea!!
Posted by: Guiseppa Gubler | November 29, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Wow Kim! That is an awesome project! You creativity never Ceases to amaze me! Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Cassandra aka Scrap Savvy | November 29, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Pure cuteness!!!!
Posted by: Jolaine Frias | November 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Super cute Kim...
Posted by: Sophia Allison | November 29, 2010 at 11:41 AM
What an amazing project! Thank you so much for the tutorial!!!
Posted by: MichelleGB | November 29, 2010 at 05:36 PM
What a cool idea!
Posted by: Ally | November 29, 2010 at 09:59 PM
This is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: conniemelancon | November 30, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Awesome, KIm!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | December 02, 2010 at 06:52 AM
Linda. Beautiful.
Val
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Posted by: Val | December 12, 2010 at 11:21 AM
OMG...so beautiful...
Posted by: lulu duprey | April 11, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Your composition is very good, hope to have the opportunity to read more of your article.
Posted by: Loubouin Shoes | May 17, 2011 at 02:59 AM
what tab die did you use?
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 05, 2012 at 06:06 PM
So darn cute! Thanks for the really great tutorial!
Posted by: Michelle Gray | November 20, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Really beautiful .
Posted by: Maria | January 15, 2013 at 09:32 PM