This project is part of the Stampin’ Your Way Through the Holidays Blog Hop. Three projects for four months from three Demonstrators. Click the links at the bottom to see all of the projects for this month.

A simple fun project showing off both sides of your beautiful Designer Series Paper and best of all, you can scale the dimensions to fit your needs! All you need are two square pieces of paper of the same design.

Measurements for 3″ x 3 1/2″ Bag

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.
Designer Series Paper: 6″x6″ (2 of same design)
Basic White Cardstock: Scrap for tag
Poppy Parade Cardstock: Scrap for tag

Measurements to Scale Bag

Bag will be 1/2 as wide as your Designer Series Paper and slightly taller than 1/2 as high as your paper.

Let’s Create

1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
2. Score both DSP pieces along the edges as indicated in table.
   
3. Set DSP on work surface with design you want on outside of your bag facing up. Fold the top score line (1″ for a 3 x 3 1/2″ bag) toward the design you want on the outside of your bag. Burnish the score line with Bone Folder.
4. Flip your DSP over so the design you want on the inside of your bag is facing up. Fold the remaining sides (1 1/2″ for a 3 x 3 1/2″ bag) toward the design you want on the inside of your bag. Burnish the score lines with Bone Folder.
5. Repeat with second piece of DSP.
6. One one piece of DSP, use Paper Snips to cut off the squares from outer bottom corners.
   
7. One second piece of DSP, use Paper Snips to cut the score line above the squares from the outer bottom corners in to the perpendicular score line.
   
8. Fold each DSP pieces at the top score line tpward design you want on outside of your bag and secure top folded flap with Tear N’ Tape. Design you want inside your bag is showing on outside of bag.
9. Fold DSP #2 at side and bottom score lines.
10. Fold DSP #1 at side and bottom score lines.
11. Join two pieces of DSP along sides and bottom. Adhere with Stampin’ Seal.
12. Pinch top edges of bag and use fingers to crease.
13. Use hole punch to punch two holes in each top side of bag.
14. Cut two pieces of ribbon at least twice the size of the desired length of the bag handles. Thread ribbon one piece of ribbon through the holes of one side. Tie loose knots inside bag to secure handle. Repeat for the other side.
15. Use Something Fancy dies to create tag from Basic White cardstock and tag matte from Poppy Parade cardstock.
16. Stamp House in Poppy Parade ink on Basic White Tag.
17. Cut two 6″ strands of Linen Thread. Fold both pieces together. Thread through the whole in tags. Attach to bag with Mini Glue Dot.
18. So cute! Now you’re ready to wrap that special gift.

Shopping List

Snowy Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Snowy Scenes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Linen Thread

Pool Party 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Pompom Ribbon

Something Fancy Dies

Recommended Stamper’s Toolkit ❤

Stampin’ Seal+

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

$6.50

Take Your Pick

$11.00

Stampin’ Scrub

$20.00

Stampin’ Mist

$11.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

Blender Pens

$13.00

Brights 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Regals 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Neutrals 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Subtles 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

$10.50

Let your pretty patterned paper do the work with this simple design. These ducks are so cute in fun and vibrant colors. Read on for details.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.
Granny Apple Green Cardstock: 5 ½” h x 8 ½” w scored and folded at 4 ¼”

Basic White: 

• Scrap for die cut sentiment
• 5 ¼” h x 4” w

Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper (DSP):

• Scrap for lily pads and duck
• 5 ¼” h x 4” w
• 1” h x 3 ½” w flag banner

Let’s Create

1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
2. Use a Bone Folder to burnish the score line on the Granny Apple Green Cardstock card base.
3. Attach 5 ¼” h x 4” w DSP to card base with Stampin’ Seal.
4. Use Paper Snips to flag the ends of the 1” h x 3 ½” w flag banner and attach with Stampin’ Seal.
5. Use Tear N’ Tape to attach a 3 ½” piece of White Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon. 
6. Stamp sentiment on Basic White scrap in Granny Apple Green ink and die cut with Nested Essentials dies. Attach with Dimensionals.
7. Fussy cut lily pads and duck from DSP. Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Sprinkle on some 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems
9. Stamp and decorate 5 ¼” h x 4” w Basic White and attach to inside.
10. Decorate envelope.
11. Adorbs! Who haven’t you talked to in awhile?

Shopping List

Charming Duck Pond Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$20.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Lily Pond Lane 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

White 3/8" (1 Cm) Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon

$8.00

2024–2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems

$8.50

Nested Essentials Dies

$34.00

Recommended Stamper’s Toolkit ❤

Stampin’ Seal+

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

$6.50

Take Your Pick

$11.00

Stampin’ Scrub

$20.00

Stampin’ Mist

$11.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

Blender Pens

$13.00

Brights 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Regals 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Neutrals 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Subtles 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

$10.50

Show off your pretty patterned paper! Create a background with strips from coordinating colors or patterns and then add a focal image and sentiment. Read on for dimensions and step-by-step instructions.

Measurements

Full list of supplies needed, listed below. A die cutting machine is needed for this card.
Crumb Cake Cardstock: 5 ½” h x 8 ½” w scored and folded at 4 ¼”

Shaded Spruce Cardstock: scrap for springs

Lost Lagoon Cardstock: scrap for springs

Pretty Peacock Cardstock: scrap for springs

Basic White Cardstock:

• 4” square scrap for fussy cut circle
• 5 ¼” h x 4” w 
• ½” h x 3” w

Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP): 

• 4” square scrap for die cut circle
• ½” h x 4” w (10) strips
• scrap for flowers

Let’s Create

1. Affix all stamps to Acrylic Blocks.
2. Use a Bone Folder to burnish the score line on the Crumb Cake Cardstock card base.
3. Arrange the ½” DSP Strips on Card Base. Adhere with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
4. Die cut 3 ½” DSP circle using Spotlight on Nature dies.
5. On Basic White scrap, trace 3 ½” circle in Basic White cardstock and fussy cut with Paper Snips.
6. Use Paper Snips to fussy cut several flowers from DSP. 
7. Die cut sprigs from Textured Floral and Citrus Blooms dies in Shaded Spruce, Pretty Peacock, and Lost Lagoon Cardstock.
8. Arrange the flowers and sprigs on the die cut DSP circle. Attach with Mini Glue Dots. 
9. Tie a bow with Iridescent Striped Trim. Attach with Mini Glue Dot.
10. Use a Stampin’ Dimensional to attach a Paper Butterfly Accent.
11. Stamp sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink on Basic White label and attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
12. Attach DSP Circle to Basic White Circle. Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
13. Sprinkle on some Purple Fine Shimmer Gems.
14. Stamp and decorate 5 ¼” h x 4” w Basic White and attach to inside.
15. Decorate envelope.
16. So pretty! Send this to someone today.

Shopping List

Simply Said Mix & Match Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$17.00

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

$9.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$13.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$11.50

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Paper Butterfly Accents

$8.00

Iridescent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Striped Trim

$8.50

Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

$8.00

Citrus Blooms Dies

$43.00

Spotlight On Nature Dies

$35.00

Textured Floral Dies

$34.00

Recommended Stamper’s Toolkit ❤

Stampin’ Seal+

$12.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

$7.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

$5.50

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Bone Folder

$7.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

$6.50

Take Your Pick

$11.00

Stampin’ Scrub

$20.00

Stampin’ Mist

$11.00

Clear Block Bundle

$80.75

Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

$128.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.50

Watercolor Pencils

$16.00

Blender Pens

$13.00

Brights 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Regals 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Neutrals 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Subtles 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

$10.50