Paper, so much paper!! Do you hoard it? Have a hard time coming up with ideas to use up those leftovers?? Today we start our Stash Buster Series. Maymay has four easy projects to start us off!

So put a prep in your step! Gather up that paper stash and  let’s bust it!

 

 

~~Measurements~~

LAY FLAT BAG

–Cut your choice of pattern cardstock to 12″ x 8.5″ then score on 12″ side at 1/2″ ~~ 5″ ~~ 7″~~ 11.5″  WARNING: be mindful of the orientation of the pattern on the paper

–Then turn and score on the 8.5 ”  side at  2″  and 6 1/2″

–Fold and burnish all scores

–Fold 1/2 inch tops out and glue down

–Make angle folds at center of the bag –see the video on how to make those folds

–Glue down sides

–Stand up and glue angled sections

–Cut two handles  3/4″ x 11″  pick your choice of coordinating pattern paper

–Add handles and decorate the bag you you desire

Lay Flat Box

12×12 size 

–Start with a 12″ x 12″ piece of pattern cardstock

–Score at 1.5″ ~~ 5.25″ ~~ 6.75″ ~~ and  10.5″ WARNING: be mindful of the orientation of the pattern on the paper  Then turn paper and score at 1.5″ and 10.5″

8.5×11 size

Score on the 11″ side at 1″ ~~ 5″ ~~ 6″ ~~ and at 10″  then turn to the 8.5″ side and score at 1″ and at 7.5″

See the video for assembly

Videos to reference: 

Santa Box Tutorial 12×12 https://youtu.be/nsB3PfX5z_8

 

Slider Gift Card 

Slider piece: cut pattern paper to 3″ x 4.5″  you will need 3 of these. Then score at

1/2″ very lightly ( this is will be for glueing reference) and 4″

Box (card pocket) section:  cut pattern paper to 7.5″ x 4″ and score on the 7.5″ side at 3.75″

Lid Section ( pull top): cut pattern paper to 4.5″ x 2″ and then score on the 2″ side at 1″

Ribbon: cut 2 pieces of pattern paper to 1″ x 12″  See the video for the trimming and assembly

 

Cricut Cut

Self explanatory3

 

Self Closing Box

Start with a piece of pattern cardstock and cut to 8.5″ x 5.5″

On the 8.5″ side score at 4″ and 8″  turn and on the  5.5″ side score at 5″ and then turn it around and score at 4.5″  ( see video)

On the bottom, line up the 4 inch score on the 4 inch mark and score @ 2 and 6 up to the 1 inch score line (see video)

See the video for assembly

Videos to reference: 

Bunny Self Closing Treat Box https://youtu.be/OZrMx148zNc

Self Closing Carrot Treat Box for Easter  https://youtu.be/B_xnQEu1KEo

 

~~Products Featured~~

Your stash of pattern cardstock

Action Stamp Set  https://bit.ly/3P4YRVL

Art Glitter Glue https://bit.ly/3jb9WpP

Cutter Bee Scissors  https://bit.ly/3v0jgjB

Cricut 13” Trimmer https://bit.ly/3sXk1fN

Dress My Craft Bone Folder  https://bit.ly/3zL89yl

Dress My Craft Ergo Bone Folder  https://bit.ly/3d3D3bA

Fiskars Stamp Blocks https://bit.ly/3cEorya

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink  https://bit.ly/2Ynu3dn

MISTI https://bit.ly/3y7oyM9  we use the foam pad, a mouse pad will work 

Tim Holtz Ruler https://bit.ly/3Byhnhe

 

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