Beach Bag in a Box

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Supplies-
card stock- 4 x 5 1/2, 1 x 12, two decorative labels in matching color
dsp- 4 x 12
Simply Scored Scoring tool
sticky strip
Punch- decorative label, itty bitty shapes- circle, scallop trim border
12 inches matching ribbon


Box bottom- 4 x 5 1/2 score at 1 inch all four sides
Cut on the one inch score lines on two sides
Add sticky strip to all four one inch squares


Attach with sticky strip to form box
Attach sticky strip all around the box
Attach sticky strip to one end of the dsp 4 x 12

Remove the red from the tape and center your 4 x 12 to the front of the box
Wrap each side around the box- wrap the side wihout the sticky stripe first

Here's your bag in a box ready to decorate
punch with scallop trim border- 1 x 12 card stock piece- add sticky stripe

Center piece to the front and wrap around both sides
Punch two pieces of matching card stock with decorative label
Score in half- fold- punch with the circle from itty bitty shapes

Add sticky strip
Attach to top of bag- one on front side- one on back side
Use 12 piece of ribbon to finish off the Bag in a Box- now it's ready to decorate!!!


I added a pinwheel to match my Waterbottle Tag!!!
Bag is big enough to add a gift card or 3 x 3 gift cards- What a great gift idea!!!
If you need a taller bag just change the 4 x 12 dsp to 5 1/2 x 12- try with different sizes!!!
Use Christmas DSP and have great christmas bags!!!
Enjoy and Happy Stamping, Diane
 

~petite purse~

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School Supplies Challenge Winner and Best-Of Roundup

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/08/school-supplies-challenge-winner-and-best-of-roundup/

[Crayon & Pencil Wreath by Fancy Frugal Life]

[Easy Paperclip Bookmarks by The Sweet Talk Shop]

[School Supply Cake by Vintage Umbrella]

These are just a few of many awesome projects we spied on Amanda's blogs.  Drop by Crafts by Amanda and Fun Family Crafts for a whole lot more fun ideas!
Now it's time to check out the top five projects that were entered in the contest!  Drumroll, please...

[No Sew Envelope Clutch by Glitter & Glue]

[Recycled School Supply Mini Album by Shaunte at Crafts Unleashed]

[Owl Mosaic by Sarah SaturDIY]

[Scissor Wall Art by Morena's Corner]

[Shabby Chic Mail Organizer by Simply Belle]

Faux Pinwheels

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Pinwheels are really in right now- so decided it was time to give them a try-

Supplies needed-
Pattern paper- any size square- using summer smooches dsp
boho blossom punch- matching card stock
1 1/4 circle punch
sticky stripe, snail adhesive
paper piercer
paper snips
brad
lollipop stick
Simply scored scoring tool with diagonal plate

Here I have a 3 in square- use the diagonal scoring tool- score at 0 on both sides

Here I also scored a 2 1/2 in square-
Now use paper snips and cut on diagonal - stop about 1/2 inch  before the middle point

On each right side triangle corner add snail adhesive

Bring right side up and 1/8 past the middle-  bring up all four sides

Punch a boho blossom flower to add to the middle- attach with snail
Punch with paper piecer to attach brad- will hold pinwheel together

Now to attach your lollipop stick- I use sticky stripe
Add sticky stripe to your stick
Punch out a 1 1/4 cricle in matching cardstock- add sticky stripe- I found this holds the best

Attach stick to back side of faux pinwheel

Attache the 1 1/4 circle to finish the back side of the pinwheel-
Now you are ready to attach to your project!!!

I attached my pinwheel to a gift bag- What a fun summer birthday package!!!
The pinwheel on the gift card holder I attached with a  brad to the belly band- no sticky stripe needed!!!
So go give the pinwheels a try- They also make great Bouquets- Have a Great week!!!
Come back on Tuesday July 3  for a Great Pinwheel Bouquet for Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge!!!
Happy Stamping, Diane

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http://www.stampinpretty.com/2012/04/dressing-up-the-stampin-up-petite-purse-die.html

Petite Purse die for the Big Shot

http://cherylcanstamp.blogspot.ca/2012/04/petite-purse-die-for-big-shot.html

Stampin' Celebration Returns!

http://alliohran.blogspot.com/2012/04/stampin-celebration-returns.html