Bags & Tags

Susan Neal with Paper Crafts Magazine has the perfect project to package your presents.

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Christmas Post Gift Bag & Tag

SUPPLIES:

Cardstock: (Asparagus, Crimson, Natural) Bazzill Basics Paper

Patterned paper: (Holly Berries/Spearmint from Fruitcake collection) BasicGrey

Rubber stamps: (Christmas Post Collage, Merry Christmas Post) Inkadinkado; (Merry Christmas) JudiKins Dye ink: (Frayed Burlap) Ranger Industries

Pigment ink: (Crimson) Clearsnap

Fibers: (burgundy chiffon ribbon) Offray
Adhesive: (foam squares) Therm O Web Other: (gold gift bag)

Finished sizes: tag 4 1/2″ x 3″, gift bag 8″ x 10″

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut patterned paper slightly smaller than bag front; ink edges and adhere.

2. Stamp Christmas Post Collage on left side of cardstock. Stamp image again on scrap paper; trim off right side to create mask. Adhere over image on cardstock with repositionable adhesive. Stamp image on right side. Remove mask.

3. Stamp Christmas Post Collage on cardstock. Cut out angel stamp, ink edges, and adhere to piece with foam squares.

4. Ink edges of piece. Double-mat with cardstock. Ink edges and adhere.

5. Stamp Merry Christmas Post on cardstock. Trim, ink edges, and mat with cardstock. Ink edges and adhere with foam squares.

6. Stamp Merry Christmas on cardstock. Trim into tag shape; ink edges. Mat with cardstock; ink edges. Punch hole and tie to handle with ribbon.

Designer: Susan Neal

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