This is the bag from the Control Freak Blog Hop post HERE. From 1 piece of 12 X 12 DSP, you can get 2 bags, but I will be showing one in this tutorial.
You need 1 piece of 6 X 11.5 DSP. I had originally tried 6 X 12, but the Die did not cover the edges then. I am using one from the Sending Love collection. That way, the inside of the bag is decorated, and the outside is all SPARKLY and PURTY!
You also need a Top Note die, though I am using 2. I cut the blush blossom one on the stitching, so that I could mat them together.
You will also need a scoring tool, scissors, and sticky strip. The embellishments are up to you, but I'll show you at the end how I finished mine up.
Starting with the 11.5 inch side across the top of your scoring tool (please remove your cutting blade!), you need to score at these intervals - 1 1/8, 2 1/4, 5 1/2, 6 5/8, 7 3/4, 11. Then, placing your 6 inch side across the top, score at 1 1/2. Fold on all score lines.
On the bottom, you need to cut out the far corner on the score lines. Then you need to cut the score lines so you will be left with two wide panels and 2 narrow panels. The two narrow ones will have a score line running through them, but do not cut them. Click on the picture to see it better. You need to get a ruler and lay it on each one of the uncut score lines marking it at 2 1/2 inches.
OK, so now you need to lay that ruler on the mark and the corner of the bottom score line, and score it on the angle. Click on the second picture fora good look at what it should end up like. Do this on both narrower panels. Fold them into what will be the inside of your box.
Put a length of sticky strip on the narrow piece at the end, right along the score line. Then remove the liner and fold the DSP around to make the box.
Fold the two narrower flaps in, and using another piece of sticky strip, adhere the two final flaps together to complete the box portion. Now, to create the flap. If you are using two pieces, glue them together and then score it right in front of center.
Add a couple pieces of sticky strip to the back of the top note, making sure to have it on the side that is after the center line. Click ont he picture or a better view of that. Then stick it to the back of the bag, keeping the score line a smidgen above the top, so it is easier to fold over.
To finish it off, I made another flower (Tutorial Here), and used a brad from the not-so mini catalog to attach it. I also used up some of the vanilla half pearls from the pretties kit along the top. The base of my flower is punched from the DSP to coordinate it all.
I used a velcro dot to hold it closed, covering the back of the brad to hide it. It really is super easy, and at 4.5 inches tall, it can hold a lot of stuff!
Have fun and happy stamping!!
Great Idea! Thank you very much for sharing!
Lovely greetings
Susanne from Germany
Posted by: Susanne | May 11, 2012 at 01:43 PM
Cute bag...definitely will have to CASE
Posted by: Beth A | June 13, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Fantastic idea. Just perfect. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Liam
Posted by: liamp | March 25, 2010 at 06:34 PM
You are so inspiring, I adore your work
Posted by: Sandi Street | March 25, 2010 at 09:17 AM
this is a really really cute bag!! and my Isagenix came yesterday and honestly of all the shake mixes I have tried this one is the best tasting! I am having one now as I read my email. Any suggestions for me on what to do besides just the shake? Meal ideas? I know I need to exercise and drink plenty of water, I am thinking a high protein and vegetable supper will do the trick each day. thanks Julie!
Posted by: Gwen Mangelson | March 25, 2010 at 07:35 AM
This is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the tutorial! Now I wish I had that die!
Posted by: Allison B | March 24, 2010 at 07:54 AM
I enjoyed your tutorial, the little bag is very cute!
Posted by: jan hunnicutt | March 23, 2010 at 10:29 PM
This is wonderful, Julie! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Marisa | March 23, 2010 at 03:05 PM
Beautiful! What a lovely creation!
Posted by: Tammy Howell | March 23, 2010 at 02:20 PM
What a great tutorial! You do a great job with the tutorials...easy to follow and great pictures! Thanks for sharing. I will definately be trying this in the near future!
Posted by: Linda Henry | March 23, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Excellent tutorial. I bought the top note die thinking it would find in my red sizzix... but it doesn't lol Does that mean that I have to buy the Big Shot? lol Love your blog :)
Posted by: Cindy White | March 23, 2010 at 12:39 PM
thanks so much for the tutorial! I love the way you make things so clear.
Hey, I sent you a message on SCS, but don't know if you got it. :-) I couldn't find an e-mail to mail you directly!
Posted by: Lisa C. | March 23, 2010 at 12:14 PM