This is one of the items I am making for my craft fair also they are called Genie Bags . WHY are they called this ? I have no idea but they are sure cute.. I have no measurements to share since I used different sized bags just measure out your paper bag the width and the length then add an extra 1/4 "-1 " more when cutting your CS especially in the length with the handle and all ..I used the word window punch for the handle punch once then move slightly over and punch again .. since its so hard to punch through both pieces of card stock I punched out one 1st then used that as my template for the backside piece .. I used The snowflake spot for this genie bag along with lots of dazzling diamonds , and I also used the tag punch for the mini tag for my genie bag stamped snowflake on vanilla CS in Bravo burgandy and then fliped over tag punch and then I folded a piece of bravo B cs so that I could punch out the mini tag/ book lined up the punch so that there is a connection so the tag is more like a mini book I used the Left side as my binding for my mini tag ( slide punch , looking from the back side I slid the punch in and left the one side of the punch outside the line where the score line is this will keep the tag as a book..( so basically your not even punching the left side of scored line of the cs HTH ) I then added retired burgandy wide ogandy ribbon . I am Only making about 10 of these not to sure If I will add something inside or not yet ? and then the question would be What to add ?
Today I am taking my mom in for her eye lens to be measured for her cataract surgery thats approaching .. she needs both eyes done but will do only one at a time ( by doc request ) I am so proud of her to be doing this .. she is really over due to have it done especially in her right eye so that will be the 1st one done then in Dec she will have 2nd one done Right before we head to TN for Christmas so after I return from the doc today with my mom I plan to get busy making goodies and also getting ready for my stampers club on Friday ..
I have decided to use those Santa wrappers from yesterdays post as one of the M&Ts this Friday instead of having a Christmas stamp camp this year .. Hey Stampin Queens :Those Large candy bars were on sale at CVS a few days ago BUT I guess they are no longer on sale for .99 cents .. Harriet said they are back to reg price .. But still check your local dollar store I have seen them there also .. May not be a great selection, But the Santas make up for that I suppose .
Until later ... Happy Stampin!
WOW! What a beautiful bag, Dawn! Absolutely gorgeous! I love that set, but have held my hands back from ordering it because I'm trying my hardest to be good. ;) I just drool over everything I see done with it, though. ;)
Posted by: Erika Martin | October 31, 2006 at 07:26 AM
These bags are great! Can you bring it Friday so we can drool over it??
Posted by: Jenny | October 31, 2006 at 08:35 AM
You rock! And of course always amaze me over and over again!
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Posted by: Gina Wrona | October 31, 2006 at 09:13 AM
Oh, geeze...another GREAT project! Thanks for putting the directions in the post. I'll be printing it off so I can keep it in my "cool things to try" file! Good luck with your mom...I'll pray everything goes well with this appointment today and in the future for the surgery! Have a great halloween!
Posted by: Lorie | October 31, 2006 at 09:44 AM
There fabulous.thanks for the idea.I needed gift bags for my hubands gifts for the ladys he works with. thanks Dawn you are the best.
Posted by: philly | October 31, 2006 at 09:45 AM
Cute, cute, cute!!!! I love the genie bag!!!
Posted by: Vicki | October 31, 2006 at 01:12 PM
Okay, this is beyond beautiful. I am going to have to do a bag like this in my Christmas packaging class. It is very elegant. You are so awesome to share your beautiful work like you do. Very generous spirit you have! Blessings.
Posted by: Lisa H | October 31, 2006 at 01:36 PM
I just love your work. This bag is so elegant,yet simple. Thanks for instructions
Posted by: Selina | October 31, 2006 at 05:54 PM
pretty bag- I'm not sure of the size, but perhaps fill it with homemade goodies- cookies, or bars or something?
Posted by: Adelle- mnhyrkas | October 31, 2006 at 10:25 PM
Tell Auntie Judy I'm proud of her for finally getting those eyes fixed!!! I know how scary any kind of eye surgery can be. XOXO
Posted by: Ruthie | October 31, 2006 at 11:22 PM
The bag you made is gorgeous! I love the white and bravo burgundy they look so elegant together.The little gift tag is also lovely. Where do you buy a genie bag?
Mary
Posted by: Mary | November 01, 2006 at 02:56 AM
What an elegant Genie bag! So pretty.
Posted by: Jen--JJStamper | November 01, 2006 at 03:12 PM