Designer Gift Clutch

Create a classy gift presentation with pretty papers.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut cardstock for the base to 6” x 10 1/2”.
   
   Score with the long side on top at 4 1/2” and 6”. Crease the folds.
   

   

2. Step 2

   Cut two side pieces to 2” x 6”.
   
   Score with the short side on top at 1/4”, 1”, and 1 3/4”.
   
   Turn the pieces. With the long side on top, score at 4 1/2”.
   
   Cut away the 1/4" area on either side below the score line, and cut in at a slight angle above and below the score.
   

   

3. Step 3

   Cut a top flap to 3” x 6”.
   
   Score with the short side on top at 1”.
   
   Round the corners on the longer side.
   

   

4. Step 4

   Add double-sided tape to the two side panels and the top flap.

   

5. Step 5

   Adhere the two side panels to the inside of the clutch base, making sure the fold is even with the outer edge of the clutch base.
   
   Line the bottom with a piece of cardstock cut to 1 1/2” x 6”.
   

   

6. Step 6

   Fold up and adhere the sides making sure the clutch base and the side panels are even at the top.

   

7. Step 7

   Adhere the shorter side top flap to the back of the clutch.

   

8. Step 8

   Add a mini Velcro dot to the middle front top flap and close to adhere the other side to the clutch.

   

9. Step 9

   Decorate as desired to complete the project.

   

Video!

Variations

1. 6 x 12 Bag
   BASE – cut (2) at 6” x 12” and score both pieces on the bottom at 3”
   SIDES - Cut (2) - 4” x 12” and score with the short side on top at 1/2”, 2” and 3 1/2” – TURN and with the long side on top score at 3”
   TOP FLAP – Cut (1) 3” x 6” and score with the short side on top at 1”
   
   12 x 12 Bag
   BASE – (2) at pieces of 12” x 12” and score both pieces on the bottom at 3”
   SIDES - Cut (2) - 4” x 12” and score with the short side on top at 1/2”, 2” and 3 1/2” – TURN and with the long side on top score at 3”
   TOP FLAP – Cut (1) 3” x 12” and score with the short side on top at 1”
   

   

Your Turn

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