I LOVE giving holiday meals that little extra something special, don’t you? If fun mini bags like this one can make even plastic dinnerware look extra special, just think how awesome your holiday finest will look tucked into these cuties! They are a snap to create, and can be decorated all the way from simple to elaborate. Because I only needed to make six for a club gathering, I pulled out all the stops, adding mini sequins, wooden elements, and a “pop” of Berry Burst color. If you are ready to give these a try, just follow my quick and easy instructions.
Colors of the Day
Stamps and Papers and Inks … Oh, My!
Stamps: Painted Harvest Bundle
Paper: Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper (6-1/8” x 6-1/8”, 3-1/4” x 6”, 2” x 5”, 5/8” x 3-1/2”), Vanilla Cardstock (3/4” x 3-1/2”)
Ink: Early Espresso
Other: Big Shot, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Banner Triple Punch, Paper Snips, Touches of Nature Elements, Gold Binder Clip, Gold Mini Sequin Trim, ¼” Copper Trim, Berry Burst 5/8” Crinkled Seam Binding, Jute Twine, SNAIL Permanent Adhesive, Tear and Tape Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen
Instructions
- Create the Treat Sack from Designer Series Paper. Assemble with Tear and Tape Adhesive.
- Punch one end of the 2” strip of Designer Paper with the Triple Banner Punch. Position and adhere to the front of the sack, wrapping the excess paper around the back.
- Create a “V” in one end of the 5/8” Designer Paper strip and adhere just the end.
- Stamp the sentiment, create a “V”, and once again adhere just the end.
- Spread out Copper Trim. Attach under the sentiment and smaller strip.
- Embellish with a Library Clip.
- Create a Berry Burst bow. Add a loop of sequins behind it with glue dots, and adhere.
- Knot a snippet of Jute Twine to the Library Clip, and unravel the ends.
And if you would like to thank your guests for their friendship, notice how today’s mini bag coordinates with the Painted Harvest Thank You card from this post.
I hope you enjoyed today’s post. I’ll be back soon with more goodies for you, including a Christmas Card and a Beautiful You card. And always remember – if you ever have a question about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away. Until next time…
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What a beautiful card and treat sack! I always learn something from your card making instructions, such as how you designed the sentiment label on the card. Also, I love the addition of the Berry Burst bow. You have such a great eye for proportion and color with your cards. I always look forward to seeing what you’ve created next!
Brilliant colors—so different!
What a cute set for the holidays coming up( 2 soon for me I must say).
Love the color combination.
Hard to believe that Thanksgiving will soon be here and then Christmas. Seems the months come and go faster each and every year.
What a brilliant idea and perfect for a table filled with creativity and love!