Treat Bag Cover

Decorate your cello bags with a cardstock cover.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score the cardstock at 4", 4 1/2", 5" and 9".

   

2. Step 2

   Fold cardstock in half at the 4 1/2" score line.

   

3. Now fold the 4" and 5" score line in the opposite direction to create the bottom of the treat bag cover.

   

4. Step 3

   Fold the top flap down.

   

5. Step 4 (Optional)

   Decorate the edge of the flap with a border punch.

   

6. Step 5

   Stamp the cardstock.

   

7. Step 6

   Decorate the front of your treat bag cover.

   

8. Step 7

   Add a strip of Scor-Tape™ on the score line under the flap.

   

9. Place the candy filled cello bag on the cardstock.
   
   Line the bottom of the cello bag up with the edge of the first score line, centering over the cardstock.

   

10. Step 8

    Fold the part of the cello bag that extends over the score line of the flap down.
    
    Now fold up the cover front.

    

11. Step 9

    Fold your flap down and punch a hole close to the center of the flap.

    

12. Punch a second hole close to the first one.

    

13. Step 19

    Thread a piece of ribbon through the holes.

    

14. Tie a bow in the front. Your treat bag is done.

    

Video!

Variations

1. No stamping
   Use patterned paper instead of stamping your cardstock.
   
   Peek-a-Boo
   Add a window to the panel furthest away from the front flap.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Treat Bag Cover. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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