A Paper Handbag and Matching Triple Fold card

I have 2 fun projects for you today - both are easy but have a wow factor!  You can make both from 1 sheet of 12 x 12 patterned paper.  I chose to use 2 different patterns.  Click here for the video to quickly put these 2 projects together.

The Handbag (which easily holds 4-6 cards and envelopes), perfect for Easter, May Day or Mother's Day

You’ll need 4 brads and if you wish some twine and or decoration for the bag.

DSP Cutting instructions.  Start with a 12 x 12 sheet

TTrim 2 pieces 12 x 1 – so you are left with a piece 10 x 12 – cut this to 10 x 8. Set aside the 4 x 10 and use this for cards.

2Score the handbag on the long 10” side at 4 and 6”

3Cut into these score lines 1 ¾ (all 4), now fold these 2” pieces onto the bottom of the bag and adhere down.

4Add tear n tape to the 2 side edges.

5Fold the side edges to form a bag.

6Create the 2 handles from the 12 x 1 by folding in half (but only in the middle of the handles)

7Round the corners of the bottom of the handles

8Punch a hole at the bottom of 4 handles and holes to match on the bag.

9Use the brads to secure the handles

1Add a bow and or a tassel if you wish

And the Triple Fold Card

Front DSP: 3 ¼ x 4 ½

Layer behind Front DSP 3 3/8 x 4 5/8

White 10 x 3 ¾ score at 5”

White 3 ¾ x 2 ¼

DSP 4 x 2 ½, 4 x ½, 4 x ½

Navy 8 ¼ x 4 ¼ and score at 5 ½

White for greeting – depends on the size of the greeting – mine above is 3 ¼ x ½, layer is 3 ½ x 3 5/8 in the video is 3 1/2 x 1 1/2, layer is 3 5/8 x 1 5/8

I hope you make these projects! email me if you have questions, MaryKate@MaryKateScott.com

I'm guessing you have plenty of paper in your stash that would be perfect... but if you're looking for paper, ink, stamps, my online store is always open, just click on the shopping cart.

Happy crafting, MaryKate