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Craft Project: Paper Craft Gift Set

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Date: 07/28/2008 Topics: Craft Projects > Paper > Cards | Photos > Crafts  
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Paper Craft Gift Set
Paper Craft Gift Set
Design a card and gift tag by cutting flowers from your decorative paper. Create a coordinating basket to make it a wonderful gift.

Materials:

  • Cardstock: White
  • Patterned papers: Floral and Stripe
  • Adhesive rhinestones
  • Pink satin ribbon
  • Double-sided tape
  • Glue stick
  • Hot glue
  • Decorative edge scissors
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Bone folder
  • Paper trimmer

Instructions:

1. Fold 10 x 5 1/2" rectangle from white cardstock to create the card blank.

2. Trim the bottom edge using decorative edge scissors and punch holes on each scallop.

3. Cut a 5 1/2" x 1 1/2" of stripe patterned paper. Adhere to the bottom of card with double-sided tape.

4. Using scissors, cut flowers from floral patterned paper and arrange them on the card. When you are happy with the arrangement, glue in place.

5. Next, embellish the trimmed flowers with adhesive rhinestones.

6. Hot glue the pink satin bow centrally onto the stripe patterned paper, as a final touch.

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Tag

1. To make the tag, cut a 3" x 2 1/4" from the same cardstock as you are using for the card. Punch hole on one side of the tag.

2. Decorate using the same materials as the card. Thread the tag with a length of pink satin ribbon, then finish the end with a bow.PaperCraft213x258.jpg

Treat Basket

1. Print out basket pattern. Size as needed.

2. Trace pattern onto white cardstock.

3. Cut out on the lines. Score and fold all solid lines.

4. Apply adhesive to the 'A' tabs and glue to the side marked with a 'B'.

5. Tape the edge of handle 'C' and secure it to handle 'D'. Note: You may want to trim the handle using decorative scissors.

6. Decorate as desired and fill with treats.

Click Here for the Basket Pattern.

By Maricel

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By bjptl (113) Profile Contact
Maricel,This is such a pretty set. I am definately going to make them! --- I have a friend with teminal cancer,and we are planning a special Tea for her. I think those little baskets would be perfect for favors for the Tea. Thanks for your sharing. Judy

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By jillhill (1) Profile Contact
This is so cute!

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By Lynn (750) Contact
You do very nice work. Very neat and attractive.

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By Karen Lawson (Guest Post)
This is so pretty! Great idea! I don't know if I can make it as pretty as that but I'd like to try it!
Thanks, Karen

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By Dibbs (106) Profile Contact
Very pretty!
I hope to make this project.

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