These bags were made using the Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations "In the Bag" die. A few people asked about the size of the bag. The finished size is 4 inches tall, 3 inches wide and about 3/4 inch thick (sides).
The dies is a "movers and shapers" base type of die so you could insert some of the small cuts in the tray to make openings in the bags. I'll show some examples another time.
This is the flat cut produced by the die. The die will work in the Cuttlebug but you will need the longer plates. If you don't have them you can run it through and then shift the "B" cutting plates slightly to cover the last section and run the die through again. The Sizzix regular cutting plates are the correct size to cover the entire die.
On of the things I like most about using this type of die is that it both cuts and scores the bag in one pass through the machine. You can see all of the score lines in the photo above.
I added one of the leftover pumpkin face cuts from the candy or candle holder (see original post HERE) to the front of the bag.
The slightly ragged edge at the top of the bag is a nice detail. I use Scor-Tape to hold these bags together. You could use a fast drying liquid adhesive if you prefer.
When the bottom flaps of the bag are folded in, the tabs interlock and the bag should be secure.
This view down into the fully assembled bag shows the folds and interlocking tabs. I like to reinforce the bottom if i am planning to add something heavy to the bags.
I saved the cardstock leftovers from the original cut. The section on the right side will work to cut a strip to reinforce the bottom of the bag.
I cut the strip just under 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch tall.
I used two strips of 1/4 inch wide Scor-Tape. I set it slightly in from the edges so I peeled off the protective backing on the first piece before adding the second strip. Then I simply stuck it to the bottom of the bag.
It helps to use the handles of your scissors or some other tool to push down from the inside of the bag and set the taped piece of cardstock.
Here is the reinforced bottom of the bag. It is now quite sturdy and can hold lots of candy!
You can leave the bag plain or add a handle made of string, ribbon, twine, paper - whatever you like!
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Really cute bag. I was looking at these dies this weekend online. I will be glad to see your examples of use. I don't quite get how they work yet.
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