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New Triple Decker Stacked Gift Bag

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

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Adorable House Shaped Gift Bag

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

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Unusual Accordion Gift Bag

Hi everyone, I’ve decided to start a new Gift bag Series. I plan to work my way through this wonderful book and recreate the designer bags into paper gift bags. First up is the unusual Accordion Gift Bag. The bag neatly folds down and held together with a top flap and hook and loop fastening.…… Continue reading Unusual Accordion Gift Bag

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Really Cool! Unusual Hinged Circle Gift Bag With Feet!

Hi everyone, it’s seems ages ago now since I made this, it was the first thing I made after receiving all of that wonderful product from Kimmy. She sent me the gorgeous Hydrangea Lawns papers by Dress My Craft and I want to great something with them straight away! I’m so pleased with this, it’s…… Continue reading Really Cool! Unusual Hinged Circle Gift Bag With Feet!

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Beautiful Woven Ribbon Gift Bags

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing these gift bags with woven ribbon detail down each side. I always love making unusual gift bags and boxes and was really pleased with how nice these turned out. These bags are perfect for showing off any nice double-sided papers you may have. I used the First Edition Mariposa &…… Continue reading Beautiful Woven Ribbon Gift Bags

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Squash Top Gift Bag

Hi everyone, earlier today I shared these pretty Squash Top Gift Bags, I love playing around with score lines and finding ways to create new styles. These are not hard to make but do require a little more work on the closure. The V&A I used, has been a favourite of mine this year, the…… Continue reading Squash Top Gift Bag

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Chinese Fruit Box Gift Bags

Hi everyone, I have something pretty for you to make this weekend. Check out these gorgeous Chinese Fruit Box Gift Bags. These are a more simplified version of my other Fruit Boxes I made last year which many of you really liked. I’ve had this fancy edge die for ages which my mum gave me…… Continue reading Chinese Fruit Box Gift Bags

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Multi-Loop Gift Bag

Hey everyone, today I have another unusual gift bag for you all. These Multi-Loop Gift Bags are another take on my Faux Wooden Handle Hobo Gift Bags I made earlier in the year. I love how much the faux wood effect sticks change the look of these bags. They use 2 pieces of 12″ x…… Continue reading Multi-Loop Gift Bag

Unusual Gift Boxes & Bags

Pretty Curve Top Gift Bag

Hello everyone, here we are again at the beginning of another week! If you are crafting today then maybe you would like to try these very cute Curve Top gift bags. These use 2 sheets of 12 x 12 and you can choose whether to add handles or not. I used the beautiful V&A paper…… Continue reading Pretty Curve Top Gift Bag

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Circular Handle Gift Bags

Hey everyone, today I have these unusual Circular Handle gift bags. I love this simple change and think it gives, what is a standard gift bag a really cool look. The other great thing with this gift bag is it folds completely flat. The tassel detail is also a nice touch. To make these gift bags…… Continue reading Circular Handle Gift Bags