DIY: Gift Bag Envelope Transformation

Hello all.  I decided to do a fun and easy gift bag for my post!  I love that you can go from a FLAT white mailing envelope and make a personalized gift bag!  Lets get started.

The Materials:

1)  Flat White Mailing Envelopes  2)  Connie Crystal White Sheets   3) Ann Butler Designs from Unity Stamps   4)  Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Ink   5)   Adhesive (Beacon & 3M)   6)  Buttons   7)  Stipple Brushes   8)  Pencil   9)  Scissors   10)  Ann Butler Designs EZ-De’s Alphabet Stamps

Step 1. Place letters for the name you want to use. (You may also use initials) Apply ink and stamp on the front of the envelope centered.   I like using several colors to make it festive.  I then place the name/monogram where I want on the envelope front.

Step 2.  Figure out the configuration of images you want to use and stamp those images under the stamped name/monogram.  I used squares and 1/2 squares to make my design.  Ink the image and stamp. (This image already has the stippling added.)

Step 3.  Make a fold on each side and the bottom of about one inch.  Then cut off the top of the envelope to about two inches above the stamped name.

Step 4.  Where you have made the folds, manipulate the folds to make a bag side and bottom.  Use a little tape or glue to tack the bottom flaps down.

Step 5. Start attaching the Connie Crystal Sheet pieces to represent the faux stitching.

The handle was made with the top of the envelope that was cut away and then stamped.

The back of the bag was faux stitched using a simple black pen and ruler.  Buttons were added to the back of the bag as well.  This makes the bag different, yet pretty from either side.  I love the versatility.

A Closer Look at the side fold.

Hope you all enjoyed this project.  I had a fun time creating this one!  Make sure and check out my blog with more of Ann Butler Designs!

Happy Creating!