BIG Paper Purse with a Circle Handle
Supplies:
Paper Accents Chipboard 6" circles (W130)
Brutus Monroe Cardstock (your choice of color)
Score Board We R Memory Keepers (W146)
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue (Art Glitter Glue when available)
Mintay Craft Paper: Merry & Bright 12x12 pack (B209) (your choice of pattern)
Double sided clear 10 mm sticky tape (D111)
Corner Rounder Chomper Crop Dial (W109) (used with alternative handle not circled handle)
Stub & Scallop Crop-a-Dial Corner Chomper Tool (W148)
Buttons Galore (your choice of color)
Bakers Twine (your choice of color)
pencil
Measurements:
Base of Bag: Cut one piece of your desired color card stock 9 1/2" x 5 1/2". Score that cut piece 1" in all the way around. (So score piece at 8 1/2 and 4 1/2)
Sides of Bag: Cut 2 pieces of your desired paper 12" x 8". On the 12" top side of both pieces, measure in to 6" and draw a 1" line in. This will be the guide to help you cut your circle handle cutout in the bag. (Refer back to the video.)
Circle Handle: Trace and cut 4 color of your choice circle handles, using the chip board circle as your template.
Alternative Handle: Cut 2 pieces 12" x 1 1/4" of cardstock. (your choice of color) Score each piece long ways at 5/8". Fold in half on score line. Apply double sided sticky tape on bottom of center of paper approx. 1 1/2" in on each side will be left open with no tape.
Closure for Purse: Cut 1 piece 2" x 6" of desired cardstock.
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Katetrena Jenkins
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