Stylish Slimline Hand Bag Gift Bag | Valentines Series 2025! | Great for Many Occasions!

January 23, 2025 mixedupcraft

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing project number 5 of my Valentine’s Series 2025! I pulled out my HANDBAGS book for today’s tutorial and found a lovely Pucci Handbag to replicate using cardstock. This is great for smaller, slimmer gifts, and you could also use it as a lovely envelope alternative for a special card. For…… Continue reading Stylish Slimline Hand Bag Gift Bag | Valentines Series 2025! | Great for Many Occasions!

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New Triple Decker Stacked Gift Bag

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 mixedupcraft

Hi everyone, I love to make unusual gift bags, I love pushing the boundaries with paper. I pulled out my ‘Handbags’ book and saw a Triple Decker handbag made from suede and thought it would be great to try the style using paper. I thought it would make a great door hanger, and I can…… Continue reading New Triple Decker Stacked Gift Bag

Christmas Workshop 2022 · Handbag Gift Bags

Aperture Gift Bags | Turn an Inexpensive Gift Into Something Special

December 18, 2022December 18, 2022 mixedupcraft

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing these cute gift bags, that hold a Lindt Teddy perfectly. I picked up two of these chocolate bears recently and wanted to make a gift bag to show them off. The oval apertures are optional, the bag looks lovely without them. The poinsettia paper flowers were given as a gift…… Continue reading Aperture Gift Bags | Turn an Inexpensive Gift Into Something Special

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Designer Handbag Faceted Style Gift Bag

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 mixedupcraft

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

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Beautiful Double Pocket Bucket Bag

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 mixedupcraft

Hi friends, I pilled out my ‘Bags’ book again and made this Double Pocket Bucket Bag inspired by a 1970s suede version in the book. This is a nice and easy gift bag to made and it’s very roomy too! You can have the sides folded outwards to create the bucket-style handbag shown, or you…… Continue reading Beautiful Double Pocket Bucket Bag

faceted gift bags · Handbag Gift Bags · Handbag Series · Valentines Series 2022

Large Pucci Style Gift Bag

January 23, 2022 mixedupcraft

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

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Big Buckle Clutch Bag

August 4, 2021 mixedupcraft

I may not be making one each week, but I’m still continuing with my Handbag Series, this clutch bag is inspired by a Fendi bag from 2001! I was drawn to the detail and colour of this bag, it was covered in beads and had bold stitched flowers on it. I used a sequin mix…… Continue reading Big Buckle Clutch Bag

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A Stunning Book Style Designer Gift Bag

June 23, 2021 mixedupcraft

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

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#8 Pretty Faceted Gift Bag

June 15, 2021June 16, 2021 mixedupcraft

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

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Double Drawer Travel Gift Bag

June 10, 2021 mixedupcraft

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