Hand Cream Gift Bag: Three Sizes

I love making 3D gift bags, boxes, etc. When I saw this cute little bag on Pinterest by Elaine Smith Designs I had to try it.

Elaine's patterned used a 6" x 4-1/2: piece of cardstock. So the first bag turn out a little smaller than I expected. It's just right for a travel size tube of hand lotion, about 1 ounce. So I set out tor adjust it to make it fit a tube of my favorite lotion by Bath & Body, which is 8 ounces. It fit perfectly! Then I thought maybe a medium size would be nice to have as an alternative option. So, now I feel a little like Goldilocks. LOL Maybe this one would be "just right" for someone.

I made a video to show how easy this bag is to make.

*If you have directional paper, score the 1/2" on the short side, that you want the top of your bag to be.

SMALL BAG:

DSP: 6" x 4-1/2"

Score on the short end at 2" and 4"
One the long side score at 1 and 5-1/2""
One the short side, down from the 1" horizontal score line score at 1" and 3"

MEDIUM BAG:

DSP: 8-1/2" x 6-1/2"

Score on the short side at 1/2" and at 6"
Score on the long side at 1-1/2" and 8"
On the short side, along the 1-1/2" score line, down from score from the 1-1/2" score at 1-1/2" and 4-/2"

LARGE BAG:

DSP 7-1/2" x 10-1/2"

Score on the short side at 3-1/2" and 7"
Score on the long side at 1/2" and 8-3/4"
One the short side, down from the 1-1/4" score line at 1-3/4" and 5-1/4"

The process for putting together each bag is the same. Here are some photos to help:

STEPS TO ASSEMBLE BAG:

Burnish all the score lines. (photo 1 showing back side of the DSP)
Cut along the vertical score lines at the bottom, up to the horizontal score line (photo 1)
Cut out the small corners along the 1/2" score line at the top and bottom (photo 2)
Apply adhesive along the 1/2" flap (photo 3)
Close the bag matching the adhesive edge to the opposite edge (photo 4)
Round the corners at the top, with the bag folded (photo 5)
Punch a hold at the top for the ribbon (photo 6)

Decorate as you desire!

I used:

Whimsy & Wonder DSP #156329

Vellum for the poinsettias #101856

Flirty Flaming ink for sponging on the vellum #147052

Old Olive ink for sponging on the vellum for the holly leaves #147090

Poinsettia Dies #153522

Pool Party Sheer Ribbon #152462

Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon #156341

Layering Circles dies: 151770

Blending Brushes for sponging on the vellum #153611

Artistry Bloom sequins for the vellum flower centers #152472

Gingerbread dies for the snowflake #156320

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