Welcome to The Outlawz 1000 Member Party Blog Hop!!!
We have quite a line-up for you filled with great tutorials! The Design Team has been busy! Today we present to you techniques and awesome inspirations! Be sure to comment on all of the blogs along the way to be eligible for 9, yes 9, prizes!
Each blog is giving away a prize and one random grand prize will be drawn at The Outlawz for those of you who have commented on every blog and entered your name into Inlinkz here.
There are also 7 challenges posted for the party!!! Each challenge will be open for one week and each challenge has FOUR prizes!!!!! Don't we have awesome sponsors!!!
Each blog is giving away a prize and one random grand prize will be drawn at The Outlawz for those of you who have commented on every blog and entered your name into Inlinkz here.
There are also 7 challenges posted for the party!!! Each challenge will be open for one week and each challenge has FOUR prizes!!!!! Don't we have awesome sponsors!!!
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The blog hop order is:
The Outlawz Host: Colleen Holmes
CAS Host: Maureen Merritt ---------------------- {You are here!!!!}
Greetings Host: anaRy Baumgarth
Color Host: Brenda Ogle
Sketch Host: Sandi Huggett
Twisted Thursdays Host: Sharri Steffens
Copic/Promarkers Host: Jo Ham
Paper Ala Mode: Rona Mallard
Good luck and see you at the party!
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Today I am sharing with you this sweet "Box in a Bag."
The Outlawz Host: Colleen Holmes
CAS Host: Maureen Merritt ---------------------- {You are here!!!!}
Greetings Host: anaRy Baumgarth
Color Host: Brenda Ogle
Sketch Host: Sandi Huggett
Twisted Thursdays Host: Sharri Steffens
Copic/Promarkers Host: Jo Ham
Paper Ala Mode: Rona Mallard
Good luck and see you at the party!
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Today I am sharing with you this sweet "Box in a Bag."



The best thing about this project is that it is quick and easy! It takes longer to embellish it than it does to make it. Read on to find out how to make one yourself...
Materials:
1- 5 1/2 x 11 sheet of Patterned Paper
1- 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 piece of cardstock
Scoring Tool
Double Sided Tape

Step 1
Score 1 inch on each side of your 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 cardstock
Score 1 inch on each side of your 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 cardstock

Step 2
Score diagonally in each corner.
Score diagonally in each corner.

Step 3
Crease on all score lines and fold corners as shown.
Adhere with double sided tape.
Crease on all score lines and fold corners as shown.
Adhere with double sided tape.

Here's your finished box.

Step 4
Now we move on to the bag part of our project.
Flip your patterned paper on to the side you do not want to see on your finished project. Next, line the long side & one short side with double sided tape.
Remove the backing on the long side only.
Now we move on to the bag part of our project.
Flip your patterned paper on to the side you do not want to see on your finished project. Next, line the long side & one short side with double sided tape.
Remove the backing on the long side only.

Step 5
Flip the box on it's side.
Starting with your patterned paper midway though on one side of the box, start adhering your paper to the box.
Flip the box on it's side.
Starting with your patterned paper midway though on one side of the box, start adhering your paper to the box.

Step 6
Now remove the backing on the short side of your patterned paper and adhere!
Put your hand inside the bag and make sure all sides are good and secure.
Now remove the backing on the short side of your patterned paper and adhere!
Put your hand inside the bag and make sure all sides are good and secure.

Your Box-in-a-Bag is now complete.
Embellish as you wish!!!
I'll be back to post this finished Box-in-a-Bag later.
Embellish as you wish!!!
I'll be back to post this finished Box-in-a-Bag later.

The ideas on how to use this Box-in-a-Bag are endless!
Fill it with candy, tea, coffee, 3 x 3 cards, popcorn, trail mix, tealights or votive candles, potpourri, biscotti, baby gifts...like baby socks or rolled up onsies.
I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and that you will try one of these yourself.
Amy Beaver, a member of The Outlawz CAS Design Team, made a sample to share with you too.
Fill it with candy, tea, coffee, 3 x 3 cards, popcorn, trail mix, tealights or votive candles, potpourri, biscotti, baby gifts...like baby socks or rolled up onsies.
I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial and that you will try one of these yourself.
Amy Beaver, a member of The Outlawz CAS Design Team, made a sample to share with you too.
Isn't this SO much fun! Perfect for Thanksgiving favors or a new neighbor!!!
Phew, I think this is my longest blog post EVER. If you made it all the way here, head on over to the next stop on the hop....
anaRy Baumgarth
Don't forget to leave comments along the way!!!
One lucky commenter on my blog will be receiving this stamp set...

Comments on THIS post will be the only comments that count!!!
Comments must be left by 11:59 pm on Sunday October 9th.
I will be posting the winner here on Monday, October 10th!
Good luck & enjoy!
All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamps: Autumn Splendor, Tiny Tags
Ink: Pool Party & Soft Suede
Paper: Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake dsp
Accessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Eyelet border punch, linen thread, Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon
Ink: Pool Party & Soft Suede
Paper: Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake dsp
Accessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Eyelet border punch, linen thread, Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon
91 comments:
How adorable! I finally mastered the 2-4-6-8 box, so I need to try this next! Thanks for sharing the tutorial and the beautiful examples.
Maureen, just so clever, thank you for the tutorial, this will be perfect for the little gifts I'm making for our grandson to pass out at daycare holiday time.
Hugs, Lori m
This is a super fun idea! Talking about a goodie bag! Just fab!
hugs!
anaRy
Love paper you used for the bag! What a super idea! TFS
Huggs
Cool thanks- Kristina "mama bear" Stonich
What a great idea. Thanks for the tutorial.
Babe
youiesmom@att.net
This is a sweet little gift container and what a wonderful way to use up some doublesided paper! Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for sharing the tutorial Mo! Love yours and Amy's sample bags - those are such a cute idea, and don't look too hard to do! I love your idea of the tea bags for someone who isn't feeling well! Big hugs to you!
That one looked just easy peazy but all new to me! I'm into cards and havn't yet done much other crafting but even I could do this I guess. I sure will try!
New stalker of your blog and an "old" Outlawmember, now hopping along...
xx//MulleSnuttan
What a great idea!!!! I absolutely love it!
xoxoxoxoxo
Mom
Great tutorial Maureen....love the finished bags :)
Hugs xx
Oh how easy is that - and how beautiful! I shall definite give this one a try. That for sharing it on this Blog Hop!
luv n huggz
Jen Leeflang (aka JenLee)
I just became a follower!
Jen Leeflang
aka JenLee
Hey Maureen!
What a fab tutorial! just peaking to have a look at them all and leaving some <3 x
Verrrrry cool! TFS!
I so love this! I have a girls' Christmas brunch I go to every year and this would be great for the Chinese gift exchange. (I've even got an early start!).
GORGEOUS projects Sistahs!!! You really ROCKED my mind with inspiration!!! These would make fab gifts for the girls I work with...teas, cocoas, candies...thank you so much for the ideas!!! Now, if I can start them this week, I may have a shot at having them ready in time ;)
LOVE YOU <3
yeah!!! What a fabulous tutorial. I love this bag and believe it or not, have never seen this one before. You have made such easy instructions to follow!! Amazing!
hugs~Bren
Awesome tutorial! I will be making five of these at Christmas for sure! Thank you for chosing this one to do for I love it! Hugz!
Love that gift bag Maureen! Fabulous job! I definitely want to make one :}
How cute is this, Mo! I would like to have a real purse just like this!
Hugz,
Roxann
Beautiful! Love those papers and this tutorial!
I LOVE your box in a bag!! I need to make some of these for Christmas!
Silvia2
How nifty is this?!? Definitely going to try this one for a gift bag. TFS :)
Hugs, Lee Ferns
Just became your latest follower! These are awesome, can't wait to try them!
Joan Manthe
www.donebydoretta.blogspot.com
OMGosh this bag is so pretty! I have never made one, so hope to give it a try! tfs
Karen Shirey
This is great. What a good idea for a party favor.
Absolutely gorgeous Mo and you make it look so easy! Miss you galz and here's to a thousand more! mwah xx
This is sooo cute. So many possibilities!
Outlawz Jamie
Maureen, this is SO cute, I really like the idea of putting tea bags in this adorable boxy bag. Thanks for a fun tutorial!
Outlawz trisha too and am following you . . .
:)
What a great little gift bag/box.
Love it! Another great project to try! my user name is Kim Kelley
Oh I will definitely have to make some of these!! super cute!!
Very cute project, Maureen. Thanks for the tutorial.
Awesome project!! Love it! I can imagine making a bunch filled with goodies for Christmas or Halloween,for anything really (love the versatility)! Thanks for sharing!
Very sweet box in a bag, Mo! I can see so many uses for this. Thanks for the very neat tutorial!
Hugs,
Pat
Thanks for that tutorial. These look great, I can't wait to try it.
Rhonda Miller
Thank you for sharing this tutorial, Maureen! it´s great!!! now I need to make one... Hugs!!
Love your goodie bag, I cannot wait to try it. TFS.
Maureen, this is a perfect little treat holder! I can think of many things to fill these up with. Thank you for sharing the how to make it!
Cute and easy- a double hit in my book!
Your projects always look so elegant!! I always love what you create and this cute little bag is no exception!!
Thanks for sharing your talent!!
I'm hopping over to see Anary next!!
Hugs,
Lis
Very cute project!
what a great (anytime/theme) gift bag..i love it..tfs the tut..loves ya
oops i'm Gail Neduzak on outlawz..;loves ya
These are absolutely adorable Maureen!! LOVE them and your tute is so easy to follow - I just have to give this one a try!! xx
Oh this is adorable! Thank you for sharing! Loving the Outlawz Party!
I can see this great bag in Christmas colors for gifts to give. Love it. Thanks for the inspiration and all you do for the Outlawz!
Hugs,
Donna Rinckel
Beautiful treat bags, great for Halloween and Christmas treats! Great tut, thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for the tutorial,
This is so cute, Maureen, and it looks pretty easy to do.
My Outlawz member name is Teresa Arsenault and I am now following your blog.
Blessings,
Teresa
What a great project. Have seen these around but never made one. Now ... with your simple instructions ... I feel inspired to do so! Hugs xxaxx
What a great way to use up my huge stash of patterned paper! I need to make a bunch right now to have on hand. Thank you so much for the great tutorial!
Nadine (wahinelei) - Outlawz name
What a simple but fab idea!!! Just what I need with Christmas around the corner, I have a lot of friends with young children who we buy candy for & these will make it sooooo much cuter!
What great gifties! This looks super easy and I will definitely be giving this a try!!!
My Outlawz name is Julie Elak.
Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed the tutorial. guess I need to give this a try. I am a follower through feedblitz and a member of Outlawz. Thanks for the chance to win.
slbela59
This is a wonderful box. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thank you for the tutorial. I love coming up with creative ways to wrap small gifts.
Michelle Rutledge
I am going to try this bag this weekend. Thanks for showing me how to do it!
Tammy White
tammysmakingmemories.blogspot.com
What a wonderful idea! I'll definitely try this!
OK this is too cool! Teacher gifts here I come! Thank you so much!
Michelle Houghton
I remember this Oldie but Goodie, (just like me!). Thanks for reminding me that I can always have a gift box/bag for any gift. Great idea for the holidays coming up!!
syd
sydegan@hotmail.com
This is amazing!
It's simple and really cute!
I'll definitely be using this to gift things to my friends! Haha.
Thanks for the ideas! Love it a lot.
Love,
Jang-Art (from the Outlawz)
LOVE it!! And I was thinking... great idea for Valentines as well... or... even a bag for the teacher when the new year starts!! Awesome!
Mo ...you did a fab job on this tutorial and your project turned out beautifully!
Super cute & you made it look so easy to do! :)
Easy peasy and beautiful too! Definitely will be filing this idea away. Thank you for the tute Maureen. :-) Tracy MacDonald
This is great, thanks
Sarah Warren
Gorgeous bag!! Love the papers you have used!!! Thanks for the fab tutorial!! TFS! Hugsxx Alethea Johnston
This is such a cute box. I will try to make it. It can be such a great gift filled with cookies. THANKS :)
Vesna Rastovski :)
Wow! I love this box in a bag! What a wonderful idea. I love the fall DP that you used. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
What a great idea! So many different ways to go with this!! Thanks for sharing!
your bag is adorable. I have made 1 of these before! My outlawz name is Heidi Brawley
Neat idea, Maureen. This bag will make a nice hostess gift any time of the year. My Outlawz name is JoAnn Peck
Stunning gift and great idea! Anitamocha
Aren't these just the sweetest thing? I've made them before and added the usual chocolates etc and they are always really appreciated. I love the papers etc that you have used ... Thanks for sharing and Happy Blog Hop ... Julie (Username Julie Hales)
This is absolutely fantastic! How cute is this bag! Love it! Thank you for sharing this awesome tutorial!
Great tutorial for a real fun project. Love it - thanks!
Hey Maureen, I love your blog, I am a new Outlawz member so I of course am now a follower of your blog. That bag is so cute, I need to make a couple of those, thanks for the instructions and a chance to win a prize...what fun!!!
Very nice! The double sided patterned paper is perfect for this!
Cindy Royal (outlawz)
Hi Aureen,
I am peeking in from the Outlawz Party and Hop. I love this box in a bag! I never tried to make a bag from paper because all the techniques I had seen before used a Cricut Cart that I don't own! This will be fun to try! Happy to be a new follower of your blog!
:O)
Jessica Shelton
This is a wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing! I am going to go now and make one for Halloween!
Clever idea - great way to personalize a goodie for someone. TFS
Maureen...thanks for the fabulous tutorial!
Shelby Thomas
Wow! This is adorable. This will make really cute Christmas gifts.
P.S. I am also a follower.
P.S.S. My Outlawz name is Candy.
so cute! Love the papers you used too.
Clever idea! I like the idea of the tea bags for somebody who's not feeling well. thanks!
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