Dainty Floral Goodie Bag

Because function is as important as form ("Pretty is as pretty does."), I decided to make something practical for this week's blog project. Here's a small, free-standing bag that's just perfect for making those small gifts extra-special. The recipient gets to enjoy the bag for a long time to come, even though the goodies inside may not last very long!

Stamps -
Dainty Floral stamp set
“sending you love” block stamp

Papers -
PATTERN FOR BOX (click to download PDF version and then print it out)
White card stock – 8.5 x 11 inches
White card stock – 1-3/16 x 2.75 inches
White card stock scrap
Purple card stock scrap

Inks -
Versacolor Olive, Peony, Grape, Hyacinth, Sage, Lilac, Green Tea, Narcissus and Umber

Tools and Embellishments -
Chalk - Butterscotch
Scor-It Board - Mini

Gold Paint Pen
Mini Eyelet - Purple
Ribbons
Glue - Tombow MonoMulti Glue

Instructions -
Click on the link for the Pattern (<<click right there!) and print it out. It is in PDF format so you'll need Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.

Once it's printed, cut around the solid lines (dotted lines indicate where you should fold) and keep the resulting cut-out as your pattern for future projects. Trace around the pattern onto the paper you are going to make your goodie bag out of. Then trim away the excess. Use the pattern to mark the folds and then prepare to stamp.

Here I have edged the Bag cut-out with Umber ink first so the image would show up for the camera.
Normally, the edging would be one of the last steps. It's really six of one, a half-dozen of the other...

Stamp the following:

Stamp the Mini Five Flowers in Olive ink.

Stamp the Itsy Accent Flower in Peony ink.

Stamp the Itsy Accent Flowers again, this time in Grape. 

Repeat with Hyacinth ink.

Stamp the Mini Periwinkle Leaves in Sage ink.

Then use some of the Butterscotch Chalk to colorize the background.

Stamp the Tiny Pentas in Olive ink.

Stamp the Tiny Pentas again, this time in Lilac ink.

Stamp the Tiny Chain Fern in Sage ink.

Scuff the edges with Bamboo ink (remember you did this the first time with Umber ink).
Once the ink is dry, fold the box at the marks, glue it together, and then tie with the ribbon.

A NOTE ABOUT GLUE
Somebody mentioned glue in last week's blog, asking what we recommend for layering embossed papers. I use Tombow MonoMulti glue for just about everything that has to do with paper. It has two handy applicators (I find that I use the fine tip much more than the broader tip) and it doesn't make the paper buckle when it dries. If you let the glue dry before adhering the two pieces of paper, it is restickable, which is great for envelope flaps and other things (it does tend to attract dust so make your dab tiny). In addition to the fine features I just mentioned, the MonoMulti glue is also pleasant to use because it smells like pineapples!

Make the Label

Take the White strip of paper and stamp the following:

Stamp the Mini Periwinkle Leaves in Narcissus ink. Scuff the edges of the paper with Olive ink. Repeat with a touch of Neptune ink. Then nip the two corners from one end of the strip and edge the resulting label with the Gold Paint Pen. Punch a hole in the end of the label and attach the Purple Eyelet. Then tie the ribbon through the label. Set aside for now.

 

Make the Rectangular Medallion

On a White scrap of card stock, stamp the sentiment stamp in Hyacinth ink, creating a background pattern. Then stamp the sentiment again, this time in Grape ink. Trim away the excess paper. Then edge the resulting rectangle with the Gold Paint Pen. Glue this rectangle to the Purple scrap and trim away the excess. Then glue the medallion to the label you made earlier and insert the label through the ribbon of the box.

 

Here's the completed bag featured with the perfect gift to go inside: specialty tea bags!
Chocolates are great, too, as well as a small bag of homemade cookies...
Hmmm...Is it REALLY better to give than to receive? (Of course it is).

So what do you think? Just enter your comment in the comment section below for a chance to win the Dainty Floral stamp set. Today's winner is Aunt Min, who will be receiving the Garden of Bee Balm stamp set from last week's blog. Congratulations, Aunt Min!

Until next week, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!

Comments

[sue wisniewski]

I, too like to collage stamp on bags & boxes then fill with small gift for a friend. Yours is cheerfull & colorful. Pretty is as pretty does.
stamping sue

[chaun]

How cute is THAT?! Thanks so much for the printable template!

[Michelle Adams]

How cute! I always love your ideas - and I love the template, too! :0)

[jo]

What a terrific idea! How pretty!

[Audrey]

Love this lttle gift bag! Thank you so much for the templete. I am sure this will be used quite often for little thank you or just I love you gifts!

[Mary T Day]

Very nice stamp set. I have a lot of your stamp sets. I have been hoping you would come up with a stamp set for men. I have many uses for the men in my family. Keep up the good work.

Mary T Day

[Mary from Missouri]

Thanks for the template that should come in handy and again I love the color combination.
Thanks,
Mary

[judy]

Perfect little party take home bag! I see lots of uses for this one--thank you's...valentine's, halloween treats, etc...just change the verse.

[Mary Lou]

I am fascinated with all the instructions that you send out! This one is lovely.

Mary Lou

[Mildred]

Great idea. Thanks for the template. I have a couple of tea-drinking friends this would be perfect for!

[Jan Koennecke]

Another fantastic idea to try !!! Look forward to every week to see what new things you come up with.

[Loretta Steinman]

Your fabulous tutorial hit the spot! Thanks!

[JoAnn Peck]

The Dainty Floral set is darling; will enjoy making the project!

[Debbie from Missouri]

I'm wondering if that cute little bag would fit a set of peg stamps!!! Love it!

[Sarah B]

What a charming set and idea. I like the special cookies idea to fill them too. I have some culinary lavender that could be showcased in some delicious little confections and presented in your delightful gift bags. My mouth is watering and my fingers intiching to stamp. lovely colors!

[Diana Eagen]

Really enjoyed this tutorial, thanks for the pattern. Looking forward to trying this one.

[Wendy Bekx]

That is really pretty and much nicer than a store bought gift bag!

[Shirley Lee]

What a great way to give a gift to someone! Thanks for the pattern, too! Like how you edged the bag. I'm thinking of using the bag for Christmas gifts with lavender sachets inside. Love all the new sets coming out. Here goes my retirement check! :0) Thanks again for the great ideas.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA

[Janet Sisk]

What a great idea! I love how you stamped this gift bag. I can hear people now talking about how pretty it is and would hate to open it because they would be afraid of ruining it. LOL Thanks for a chance to win, too. :D

[Mike Bizup]

This is a great idea. Thank you for the template. I have two card maker friends who will get this as a treat.

[June]

Love your stamps! Can't wait to make the gift bag, Thanks for the great tutorial and the template. Awesome!! What a neat gift card holder it would be!

[Debbie]

So pretty! Thanks for the template

[Cindy L.]

I like this little gift bag! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

[Margaret McGlaun]

What a grand idea! And beautiful too.

[Catharine]

I love this project and your tutorials are excellent. An extra picture would have helped me here... When you start stamping the bag with the mini flowers (photo 1-5flowersolive), an additional picture of the whole bag stamped would have given more of an idea of scale... how far apart the stamping should be.