Take Me to Spring Gift Bags + Punch Board Giveaway
Hello everyone! I started to notice that the weather is getting warmer and more people are wearing shorts and flip-flops around here in Arizona. I hope that today's project can bring a little sunshine to you if it is still cold there.
Since the "legendary" Envelope Punch Board, We R Memory Keepers has expanded the punch board family to five. I used Gift Bag punch board for today's project. All paper are from Pebbles Garden Party collection.
There are many combinations of paper sizes to make a variety of bags. I would like to share what I did and what I learned.
I like that it looks like a shopping bag and is big enough for gift cards and small treats! If you are using a patterned paper that has a direction, remember to turn the pattern to face yourself (toward the bottom of the board) when punching and scoring.
I love the idea of a reverse punch to punch out the holes! I die cut the scallop boarder, punched it with the reverse hole punch to adhere it to the front of the bag.
If you follow the instructions came with the board, all the bags you make will be 2" in depth. This bag was made from a half sheet of 12"x12" paper and will probably be my favorite size to make. I like to get myself out of the measuring game and just have fun decorating. I die cut a couple of pennants and a butterfly for this bag.
I'm keeping this bag myself. It makes me smile. Think how happy it would make a little girl feel when filled with colorful markers?!
My paper was 8" in length and had about 1/4" hanging off the punch board. The instruction suggests turning it around to extend the score lines. I left the end un-scored and it worked fine for me.
I tried the Wide Eyelets with Crop-A-Dile tool from We R Memory Keepers on both the yellow hexagon bag and this bag. This tool made setting eyelets very easy!
Here is a photo of the sides of the bags.
Take Me to Spring Gift Bags
Tips & Tricks
Since the "legendary" Envelope Punch Board, We R Memory Keepers has expanded the punch board family to five. I used Gift Bag punch board for today's project. All paper are from Pebbles Garden Party collection.
There are many combinations of paper sizes to make a variety of bags. I would like to share what I did and what I learned.
Butterfly Bag
Paper: 4"Hx12"W; Bag: 3-5/8"W x 2-11/16"H x 2"D
I like that it looks like a shopping bag and is big enough for gift cards and small treats! If you are using a patterned paper that has a direction, remember to turn the pattern to face yourself (toward the bottom of the board) when punching and scoring.
I love the idea of a reverse punch to punch out the holes! I die cut the scallop boarder, punched it with the reverse hole punch to adhere it to the front of the bag.
Yellow Hexagon Bag
Paper: 6"Hx12"W; Bag: 3-5/8"W x 4-3/4"H x 2"D
If you follow the instructions came with the board, all the bags you make will be 2" in depth. This bag was made from a half sheet of 12"x12" paper and will probably be my favorite size to make. I like to get myself out of the measuring game and just have fun decorating. I die cut a couple of pennants and a butterfly for this bag.
Spring Floral Bag
Paper: 8"Hx10"W; Bag: 2-5/8"W x 6-11/16"H x 2"D
I'm keeping this bag myself. It makes me smile. Think how happy it would make a little girl feel when filled with colorful markers?!
My paper was 8" in length and had about 1/4" hanging off the punch board. The instruction suggests turning it around to extend the score lines. I left the end un-scored and it worked fine for me.
I tried the Wide Eyelets with Crop-A-Dile tool from We R Memory Keepers on both the yellow hexagon bag and this bag. This tool made setting eyelets very easy!
Here is a photo of the sides of the bags.
Official Video Tutorial
For many of us visual people, it helps to see it in a video, right? I found an official video demonstration on WRMK's website. You can also watch it on YouTube or below: http://youtu.be/VaqO1QgGT44Supplies
- Gift Bag Punch Board - WRMK
- Crop-A-Dile (hole punch and eyelet setter) - WRMK
- Wide Eyelets - WRMK
- Dies - scallop border, butterfly, pennants - WRMK
- Patterned Paper - Garden Party collection from Pebbles.
- Paper Cording - Maya Road
These are so beautifully crafted. My favorite season is fall, love the fresh crisp air!!!
Kailash on
I love summer. I don’t care how hot it gets – It’s easier to cool off than to try to stay warm. thanks for the directions on making the bags. Hadn’t thought about using grommets to hold the bags closed. I’ll remember that tip for my gift bags. I have the envelope maker and would like to try some of the other tools. thanks for the chance to get one.
bearsmother on
Fall is my favorite season! I love everything about it and find that I’m at my most craftiest during this time. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’ve been wishing for one of these punchboards!
Amy C. on
My favorite season is whichever one is next!! lol… There are things I like and dislike abt each one. Right now…..spring cannot come soon enough. :)
Thanks for the chance to win one of these amazing devices!!!
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Janis in ID on
My favorite season is spring. The weather starts to warm and flowers bloom and the air smells fresh and sweet. Thanks for the chance to win.
Vicki Wilson on