I found a tutorial for a paper backpack here and modified the design so that it would look more like a suitcase on wheels. We didn't attach back straps but instead used a straw and bent it for a handle. For wheels, she used some letter buttons in her stash (E for Eagan and H for High School). Both flaps open. The front one opens to a small pocket. She will put the gift money in the larger one, along with some die cuts (sunshine, sun glasses, tennis racket, camera, etc) - things that would typically be packed in a suitcase. I'm sure the coach will love it!
Showing posts with label Gift Box. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gift Box. Show all posts
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Gift suitcase
A friend came over today for some help in making a "gift bag" for her son's tennis coach. The team is giving him money for a trip to a favorite spot and she wanted a creative way to present it. Today was the day she came over to "play". Here's what we came up with:
I found a tutorial for a paper backpack here and modified the design so that it would look more like a suitcase on wheels. We didn't attach back straps but instead used a straw and bent it for a handle. For wheels, she used some letter buttons in her stash (E for Eagan and H for High School). Both flaps open. The front one opens to a small pocket. She will put the gift money in the larger one, along with some die cuts (sunshine, sun glasses, tennis racket, camera, etc) - things that would typically be packed in a suitcase. I'm sure the coach will love it!
I found a tutorial for a paper backpack here and modified the design so that it would look more like a suitcase on wheels. We didn't attach back straps but instead used a straw and bent it for a handle. For wheels, she used some letter buttons in her stash (E for Eagan and H for High School). Both flaps open. The front one opens to a small pocket. She will put the gift money in the larger one, along with some die cuts (sunshine, sun glasses, tennis racket, camera, etc) - things that would typically be packed in a suitcase. I'm sure the coach will love it!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Mother's Day Gift Box
I had a little gift for my mom for this special day (she never wants me to buy anything for her!) and I discovered directions for the perfect gift box here. It was so much fun to make! I chose to leave the paper plain, without embellishment, because I know my mom will probably want to use it in her home and knew she would want it plain. It would be fun to tie a ribbon around or put chipboard or other decorations on the sides but knew that wouldn't suit her taste.
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