Paper, so much paper!! Do you hoard it? Have a hard time coming up with ideas to use up those leftovers?? Today we start our Stash Buster Series. Maymay has four easy projects to start us off!
So put a prep in your step! Gather up that paper stash and let's bust it!
~~Measurements~~
LAY FLAT BAG
--Cut your choice of pattern cardstock to 12" x 8.5" then score on 12" side at 1/2" ~~ 5" ~~ 7"~~ 11.5" WARNING: be mindful of the orientation of the pattern on the paper
--Then turn and score on the 8.5 " side at 2" and 6 1/2"
--Fold and burnish all scores
--Fold 1/2 inch tops out and glue down
--Make angle folds at center of the bag --see the video on how to make those folds
--Glue down sides
--Stand up and glue angled sections
--Cut two handles 3/4" x 11" pick your choice of coordinating pattern paper
--Add handles and decorate the bag you you desire
Lay Flat Box
12x12 size
--Start with a 12" x 12" piece of pattern cardstock
--Score at 1.5" ~~ 5.25" ~~ 6.75" ~~ and 10.5" WARNING: be mindful of the orientation of the pattern on the paper Then turn paper and score at 1.5" and 10.5"
8.5x11 size
Score on the 11" side at 1" ~~ 5" ~~ 6" ~~ and at 10" then turn to the 8.5" side and score at 1" and at 7.5"
See the video for assembly
Videos to reference:
Slider Gift Card
Slider piece: cut pattern paper to 3" x 4.5" you will need 3 of these. Then score at
1/2" very lightly ( this is will be for glueing reference) and 4"
Box (card pocket) section: cut pattern paper to 7.5" x 4" and score on the 7.5" side at 3.75"
Lid Section ( pull top): cut pattern paper to 4.5" x 2" and then score on the 2" side at 1"
Ribbon: cut 2 pieces of pattern paper to 1" x 12" See the video for the trimming and assembly
Cricut Cut
Self explanatory
Self Closing Box
Start with a piece of pattern cardstock and cut to 8.5" x 5.5"
On the 8.5" side score at 4" and 8" turn and on the 5.5" side score at 5" and then turn it around and score at 4.5" ( see video)
On the bottom, line up the 4 inch score on the 4 inch mark and score @ 2 and 6 up to the 1 inch score line (see video)
See the video for assembly
Videos to reference:
Bunny Self Closing Treat Box https://youtu.be/OZrMx148zNc
Self Closing Carrot Treat Box for Easter https://youtu.be/B_xnQEu1KEo
~~Products Featured~~
Your stash of pattern cardstock
Action Stamp Set https://bit.ly/3P4YRVL
Art Glitter Glue https://bit.ly/3jb9WpP
Cutter Bee Scissors https://bit.ly/3v0jgjB
Cricut 13” Trimmer https://bit.ly/3sXk1fN
Dress My Craft Bone Folder https://bit.ly/3zL89yl
Dress My Craft Ergo Bone Folder https://bit.ly/3d3D3bA
Fiskars Stamp Blocks https://bit.ly/3cEorya
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink https://bit.ly/2Ynu3dn
MISTI https://bit.ly/3y7oyM9 we use the foam pad, a mouse pad will work
Tim Holtz Ruler https://bit.ly/3Byhnhe
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