If you've been stamping for awhile, you are probably aware of the existence of the BAG-A-LOPE. Right? It's such a cute way to use a simple envelope. You can so easily make an envelope -- of any size -- into a darling gift bag!
One of the Paper Pumpkin kits from awhile back included the prettiest decorated envelopes you've ever seen! If you're like most people, you will probably just toss the envelope that contained a card in the garbage. I thought these envelopes were just too wonderful to be tossed away after they did their job of transporting a greeting.
I decided to make one into a bag-a-lope! So simple and easy! And they look like a million bucks for a small gift.
I seem to find myself truly enjoying the videos of Jessica Taylor from Ink It Up With Jessica. She is so personable and concise in her projects. Rather than me reinventing the wheel, you can watch Jessica's brief video on how to construct a bag-a-lope here. She uses a plain business envelope cut in half and decorated with stamping. I love her bag! But, if you have a cute already-decorated envelope like I had, you can skip the stamping steps and get right to the construction.
To finish off my bag-a-lope, I added a cute diecut tag with sentiment. I also added ribbon handles and a flurry of yellow tissue.
The dimensions of my bag-a-lope are about 3 3/8" wide, 5 1/4" tall, and 1" deep. It's surprising how much this size bag can actually hold!
Give a bag-a-lope a try! I think you will have fun with this simple projecct. And your recipient will be so impressed!
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Yesterday's the past,
tomorrow's the future,
but today is a gift.
That's why it's called the present.
- Bil Keane -
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Snowy
Smiles.
I don't know how I've never heard of this! I will definitely be checking this out.
ReplyDeleteYes, give it a try! They are so much fun to make!
DeleteOkay Linda, you have my attention here... I am going to give this one a try, and I will give a shout out to you when I have it completed. I am actually kind of excited to try this one as I think it MAY BE something I can accomplish! LOL. Thank you so much for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteOh, Cara! I'm so excited for you! Have great fun with this!
DeleteI did it Linda! It was the most fun I have had with a project in a while. Thank you so much for sharing it. You sparked my creativity once again! Thank you for that!
DeleteI am thrilled that you did it and had so much fun! That's what creativity is all about! Yay you!!!
Delete:) I will featuring this project next week for Whimsy Home Wednesday. Thank you again for sharing your inspiration!
DeleteThank you so much, Cara!
DeleteHow lovely! #AnythingGoes
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lydia! They're fun to make!
DeleteHow clever! I hadn't heard of this - I like it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/03/labneh-love-it.html
Thanks, Sue! You should give it a try! Fun and easy.
DeleteWhat a cute little bag! I like the use of ribbon for the handles. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it.
DeleteI watched the video! It was so easy to make. Glad you shared this because I have been sending off packages from Ebay with just a note card and now I have all of these envelopes that I don't want to throw away. This is a great solution. I have chosen this post as a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty Thanks for sharing it Linda.
ReplyDeleteDonna, I am so glad you are benefiting from my post! That is what I love to do: inspire someone, anyone, anywhere! And, thanks in advance for the Feature! Have fun with the Bag-a-Lopes!
DeleteThat's ingenious! I never would have thought of transforming a regular envelope into a gift bag. But, it's so pretty! Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 57.
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Thanks, Carol! You should give a bag-a-lope a try sometime!
DeleteThis is SO pretty, perfect for making a gift feel more special. I know that quote from Kung Fu Panda! I guess that ages me as it shows how old my kids must be :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie, for your cute comment!
DeleteBeautiful bag-a-lope Linda! Congrats for being featured at Inspire Me Monday 569!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much!
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