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When a small gift bag just isn't the right size
This is a tutorial for a box gift bag. It is a larger handmade bag that allows you to use some of those favorite patterned papers that you hate to cut.

Posted by Peg R. from Moline, Illinois, United States • Published See Peg R.'s 46 projects »
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  • Step 1

    When I first started I was in need of a larger sized gift bag and searched everywhere to find a tutorial for one without luck so I created this one. It combines the large size that's perfect for gifts such as books and yet is still compact as to not take up much room on the gift table. This bag, also, allows you to use those sheets of patterned paper that have the wonderful main design that everyone hates to have to cut into.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 2
    Step 2

    First, choose the sheets of paper that you want to use. They can either be the same pattern or to add interest use another design for the back.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 3
    Step 3

    Leave the width at 12", but cut the length to 11" on the first sheet.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 4
    Step 4

    Also, cut the second sheet the same way.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 5
    Step 5

    Making sure that the pattern is laying correctly on the scoring board, score the first sheet which will be the front of the bag at 2" and 10". The top of the paper should be against the top of the scoring board.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 6
    Step 6

    Rotate the paper so that the bottom of the sheet is against the left side of the scoring board and score at the 2" mark.

    Repeat step #5 and #6 for the second sheet of paper for the back of the bag.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 7
    Step 7

    On the piece to be used for the front, cut the corners out where the score lines meet.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 8
    Step 8

    On the second sheet cut on the score lines from the sides of the bag inward. Do not cut from the bottom up.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 9
    Step 9

    Fold the back of the box on the score lines.

  • How to make a gift bag. Box Style Gift Bag - Step 10
    Step 10

    Fold the front of the box on the score lines.

  • Step 11

    Now move onto the next part of the tutorial entitled,"Assembling and Decorating The Box Gift Bag" to finish the bag.

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