These paper bag purses come together really quickly and easily. I'm sure the idea has been around for awhile, but I was inspired by some that I saw at my LSS. They are perfect for a small gift bag or for favors for a wedding or baby shower. I used Close to My Heart's Wings paper pack and Sophia for these two. Here are the easy instructions for the Wings purse:
You'll need:
1 - paper bag (standard lunch size--approx. 5.25" x 10.75")
1 - 5.25" x 5" cs for the front base
1 - 5.25" x 7" cs for back base
2 - 5" x 4.75" B&T paper for front and back (one is wrong in the pic--they should be the same size)
1 - 5" x 1.75" B&T paper for front flap
1 - 3" x 3" cs for front overhang
1 - 2.75" x 2.75" B&T paper for front overhang
ribbon of your choice
crumpled paper flower (for instructions for making this flower, click HERE)
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| Cut the paper bag 5" from the bottom of the bag. |
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| Score the 5.25" x 7" cs 2" from one end and fold. |
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| Adhere the 5 x 1.75" B&T paper to the end that's folded over. I used gluestick for almost everything. |
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Thread ribbon through the slits, and tie small knots on each end to secure it.  |
Adhere the 5" x 4.75" B&T pieces to the front ande back of the purse.
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Assemble the front square embellishment, and adhere it to the front flap. I used a strip of two-sided tape to attach the square.  Finished! I added a little extra ribbon to the handle. You can use a tiny glue dot to close the front flap, or a piece of velcro if you want it to open and close easily several times. |
