Exploding Handbag
by Liz Walker
Make an exploding paper purse.
Supplies
- Score board
- Scoring tool
- Double-sided paper, two 12" x 12" sheets (Heartfelt Creations Burst of Splendor paper pad used here)
- Adhesive
- Paper trimmer
- Adhesive Velcro
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (Heartfelt Creations Delicate Aster stamp set and die and adhesive pearls used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Score at 4" from all sides of the first 12" sheet of patterned paper.
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Step 2
Score diagonally in each of the four corner sections.
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Step 3
In the outer center squares mark the center. Score from the inner corners of the square to the outer edge center as shown in the photo.
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Step 4
Crease along the score lines and fold as shown in the photo.
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Step 5
From the second sheet of paper cut a piece 7" x 4".
Score at 4" and 5" from the left edge. -
Step 6
Adhere the 4” section of the scored piece of paper to the back of the bag. The 2" section is the front flap of the bag.
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Cut a strip of paper 12" x 3/4", and score 1 1/2" from each end. This is the handle. Adhere the scored ends to the underneath of the 1" scored part of the bag flap.
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Step 7
Cut a small piece of self-adhesive Velcro to the inside of the bag flap and close in place, securing the bag.
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Step 8
Decorate the bag to finish the project.
Video!
Your Turn
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Questions and Comments
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Mary x
I lined up a ruler with one of the grooves on the Scor-Pal, and used it to line up the points for scoring.
I can get the corner diagonals fine but the "sharper" ones that go in towards the 2" mark.. how do you do those? best wishes, Anniwa
For the center diagonals, I used a ruler to mark the center point, then lined up a ruler with one of the grooves on the Scor-Pal and used it to line up the points for scoring.
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