Friday, August 12, 2011

You did that with an envelope?


I just thought I'd share the instructions for how to make this little bag using one of Stampin' Up!'s medium sized envelopes. I showed this at a couple of workshops and people were amazed at how simple it was. Even though they watched the magic unfold in front of their eyes, they wanted written directions. It is really easier to demonstrate rather than follow the instructions but here I go.






Step 1: take a medium sized envelope (found on page 182 of the current catalogue) and seal it.



Step 2: Score at 1" along both long edges and one short edge.



Step 3: On the non-scored short edge, use one of Stampin' Up!'s fabulous border punches to create a decorative edge. (scallop edge punch used here)



Step 4: Bend along score lines to deepen the score lines then open the envelope with your hand inside the open end.



Step 5: Press the long edges of the envelope in while simultaneously letting the scored edges flare out.



Step 6: You will be left with two points at the bottom which you can fold under and adhere to the bottom with glue dots.
That's all there is to it. Decorate as desired. (posy punch hostess stamp used here along with the sentiment from easy events.) Fill the bag as desired. (I always fill it with candy but with back to school around the corner, decorative erasers and pencil sharpeners might be more appropriate.)




It's always more fun to see it in action so make sure you book a date with me so I can show you and your friends more crafting magic tricks!

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