These came together really quick and the best thing was that I used up a lot of scrap paper!!! When I moved my scrap room this summer I found a bunch of Mat Stacks (6 1/2" x 4 1/2") by Diecuts with a View. I remember buying these years ago when I first started scrap booking. These were perfect for this project. I just tore out a bunch of red/pink papers and started scoring. I used my scalloped tag topper punch from SU for the flap and my 3/4" circle punch. My little heart is a cute little punch that the girls had from American Girl. I had a regular heart punch, but I liked how the heart looked with tiny scallops.
A few tips if you decide to make these. After you score, make sure that the side you cutup into is the smaller measurement side. I did the opposite side first and the bottom won't come together correctly. Tying it together with the twine works better if you put the twine down into the hole, wrap it around and use a paper clip to hold the flap down while you tie your bow. Works great when you have a lot to tie together. I made about 30 bags and it probably took about 2 hours to complete. I put a Dove's chocolate heart in each bag!
I haven't been able to do much crafting lately so it feels good to get something accomplished. It's a special day here - Rachel is at the orthodontist getting her braces off after 3 1/2 years!!! She can hardy wait! No cutting off the corn on the cob for her this summer!
Thanks for stopping by,
Nancy, Rachel & Sarah
3 comments:
There it is! I just knew you'd have something special for Valentine's Day. These are the cutest! The little bags are adorable. Good tip about holding the flap down with a paper clip while you tied it.
these are really cute, but how-to went to paper buttons and could not find them there either, too bad for me.
Thanks for your comment. Sorry you had trouble with the link. This link will take you to the instructions - http://papercraftbutton.blogspot.com/2014/12/new-year-new-things-new-life.html. They are fun to make!
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