Dies R Us #149 ~ Christmas in July

Hello crafting friends and welcome to a new challenge at Dies R Us.

Challenge # 149 ~ Christmas in July!

My friends had already told me how addictive these cute little treat bags were to make, but I didn't realise how much until I started making a few of my own :-)

They are easy to put together and the possibilities are endless.

Here are the few I did for Christmas. They are adorable and perfect for a few chocolates, jewellery, or any other small treat.  They are also just the perfect size for a gift card.

Here are the four I made. The first of many, I assure you :-)

A closer look at the two made with Christmas patterned card stock. On the left you have the Candy Cane made with papers from Graphic 45's The Nutcracker.  I used all the hardware that came with the die except the little tag. On the Snowmen purse, I did not use any of the hardware as I wanted to pattern of the paper to show. So I made the closure just behind the holy on the inside.

Here is a look at the back of  these cute purses.

And how about that elegant clutch bag for the Christmas party or/and New Year's party?

For the bag on the left, I used specialty cotton paper and black mirror card stock. For the closure, I used a button with a pearl, but coloured the pearl black with a copic marker.  The one on the right was also made with specialty card stock and gold mirror card stock. I used a gold button with a crystal in the middle as my closure.

All closures on all four purses are done with velcro dots.

And a quick look on at the back of the clutch bags.

Aren't they cute? I plan on making more and placing little treats in them. They're perfect for those special people in my life. I can see one of these with, a little bracelet, as a stocking stuffer for my little granddaughter.

And best of all, all you need is one die, the Concord & 9th - Everyday Purse! Add pretty papers and a little relaxing time and voila,  you have yourself some precious little gift bags.  

The purses measure approx. 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" (13.7 cm x 10.7 cm) when put together. 

The clutch bags are about 2 7/8" x 4 1/4" (7.3 cm x 10.7 cm)

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Before I go, I'd like to remind you that Dies R Us' sister store,  Didi Crafts, is now open. It has warehouses located in the USA and Canada.  It has some products that are the same as Dies R Us, but in addition, it carries international dies, including Marianne Design, and other crafty supplies for a variety of crafts.  Go take a peek and be pleasantly surprised!

Till next time,

stay safe and healthy!