Victorian Gift Bag

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Presentation is everything!

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Instructions (Print version)

1. Using paper trimmer, cut purple cardstock to measure 8-1/4” X 2-1/2”. Repeat for lavender cardstock piece. Using border punch, punch along both long ends of this piece. Trim away straight edges with scissors..
2. Measure and mark along the following measurements across punched piece: 1”, 3”, 4”, 5”, 7”. Using ShapeCutter (freehand), cut slits at the measurements marked on the paper from top border to bottom border. NOTE: leave approximately ¼” between end of slit and border.
3. Cut 2 pieces of ribbon to measure approximately 15”. Weave ribbons through slits beginning behind punched piece so each piece meets and comes through center slit from back to front. Trim ends of ribbon behind punched piece to measure approximately 2”. Glue these ends down to backside of punched piece. Tie ribbons into bow. Trim ends as desired.
4. Cut a piece of purple cardstock to measure 3” X 5”. Repeat with lavender cardstock piece. Using border punch, punch once in center of each short edge and along both longer edges, using corner guides to line up at corners. Trim away straight edges with scissors. Using adhesive mounting stickers, adhere this piece to center of 3” X 5” purple cardstock piece.
5. Using ShapeCutter with Circles ShapeTemplate and craft mat, cut (1) 1.5” circle and (2) 1.0” circles from purple cardstock and (1) 1” circle from lavender cardstock. Adhere small lavender circle to larger purple circle. Adhere craft bead to center of lavender circle. Adhere all circles to center of lavender punched piece. Using adhesive mounting stickers, adhere these layers to center of front side of gift bag. Also adhere punched ribbon layer to center of 8-1/4” X 2-1/2” piece of purple cardstock. Adhere these layers to top of front of bag using glue for a secure hold.