Hi everyone, today I have another handbag-style gift bag to share. I really enjoyed making this one and think it looks like a real handbag. I took inspiration from an 1875 German handbag in my ‘Bags’ book. I added a gift card wallet, which hangs off the strap. It’s a great size and perfect for…… Continue reading Designer Handbag Faceted Style Gift Bag
Hi everyone, here are the Easter Baskets I’ve made to hold all my paper eggs. These are a great size, however, if you want to make them smaller, it’s very easy to adjust the sizes. I will be giving mine to my Best Freinds son, who I know will love it. If you’ve missed the…… Continue reading Very Easy DIY Basket
Hi friends, today I’m sharing another Valentine-themed project, but like most of my gift boxes & bags, this one can be used for many other occasions too. I got the idea for this one from my Chicken Ceasar Salad Wrap box! It’s a great shape and I think it will look great decorated like a…… Continue reading Cute Sloped Flip-Lid Gift Boxes
Hi friends, I’ve pulled out my ‘Bag’ book again and chose to re-create a Pucci style bag into a gift bag. This faceted style is one of the biggest gift bags I’ve made measuring 15.1/2 x 7′ x 5′ I love the faux key ring detail. SUPPLIES USED TO MAKE THIS GIFT BAG First Edition…… Continue reading Large Pucci Style Gift Bag
To end my Christmas Series 2021 I’ve made these cute Drawstring Santa’s Sack Gift Bags These have evolved from my Whiches Cauldrons I made back in November. By extending the top and changing a few measurements you get these cool drawstring effect. If you add a base they make brilliant table favours, sit them in…… Continue reading Drawstring Sack Gift Bags!
Hi everyone, I have made a lot of gift bags over the years and my fold flat ones are always popular. I’ve received a lot of comments and requests to make larger ones, so I’ve designed these Enormous 12 x 12 x 8 ones. I have a lot of 12 x 12 sheets which one…… Continue reading Enormous 12 x 12 x 8 Fold Flat Gift Bags
Hi everyone, I’ve gone back to my little ‘Handbags Book’ and made this very sweet gift bag in the shape of a house. This gift bag is project number 10 from series and inspired by a Lulu Guinness one from 2000. This is a large gift bag measuring 12′ x 3.1/2 x 8′ so lots…… Continue reading Adorable House Shaped Gift Bag
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing #9 of my Hand Bag/Gift Bag series. This Book Style bag is inspired by a 1990’s Jean Paul Gaultier leather bag. I think this is my favourite style from this series so far! This is for a 40th Birthday, so I embossed the sentiment to look like the title of…… Continue reading A Stunning Book Style Designer Gift Bag
Hi everyone, today I’m sharing Gift Bag number 8 of my Handbag Series. This faceted style is inspired by a Comtesse bag from 1990. This is a great sized gift bag with a pretty bow fastening at the top I added some faux metal corners using silver card which I think finishish the bag perfectly.…… Continue reading #8 Pretty Faceted Gift Bag
Hi everyone, this week I’ve shared Gift bag number 7 of my Handbag Series. This gift bag is inspired by a 1905 Travel bag and also a 1940 handbag which was designed to hold a gas mask in the drawer below. I can see this being decorated with Christmas papers and filled with festive gifts…… Continue reading Double Drawer Travel Gift Bag
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