Father's Day Goodie Bag

Hi there! Father's Day is this weekend and I have the perfect goodie bag for you to make to put dad's gift in!

You will need the following supplies:
- A paper bag, any size will do
- 1 sheet of patterned scrapbook paper
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Double sided tape













First, draw a line 1 or 2 inches down from the top of the bag and in about a third of the way on each side. So, the middle of the bag should be blank.  Use your scissors to cut the lines you just drew.

 Next, cut out a tie from the scrapbook paper.  The size of the tie should match the size of the bag.  If you have a hard time drawing symmetrically like I do, then take a piece of printer paper and fold it in half.  Draw one side of the tie.  Cut it out while still folded in half.  Open up your paper and you should have a symmetrical tie.  Now use it to trace onto the scrapbook paper.  Adhere the patterned tie to the front of the paper bag using double sided tape. 

Now put your gift inside! Fold over the flaps you cut and tape down over the top of the tie, also using the double sided tape.

There you have it! Now you have the perfect wrapping for your Father's Day present. 

Hope you all have a great Father's Day and until next time, happy crafting!

Rachel @ Mapunapuna

Fancy Treat Bags

Hi there! Today I will be showing you how to fancy up plain paper craft/treat bags.  It's the perfect way to create unique goodie bags for your upcoming parties!

You will need the following supplies:
- Paper Treat Bags, any color
- Border/edge punch, your choice of design
- Accessories to attach, for example: ribbon, glitter tape, washi tape, flowers, gems, etc.

First, you will need to cut in the sides of the bag, about 1 inch down. You only need to cut the 2 sides, not the front and back of the bag.

Holding the front and back edges together, insert the top of the bag into your edge punch.  You will need to turn your punch over so you can align the edge of the bag with the edge of the design.  Carefully place the punch and bag down on the table and press down.

Be extremely careful while removing your bag from the punch as it might get a little stuck and it does rip easily.  I recommend keeping a tweezers handy.

Now repeat on the other side of the bag.  Depending on the size bag you use, you will have to adjust how you line up your punch so that there isn't a gap in the middle.  Another way to do it is to make your first punch in the center of your bag then work outwards.  That way the design will be even on both sides.

 









Once the design at the top of your bag is punched out you can begin to decorate! Use double sided tape, glue dots or craft glue to adhere your accessories.

There you have it! These are perfect for every occasion and are completely customizable.

Until next time, happy crafting!
Rachel @ Mapunapuna

Dandelion Designs "Fun in the Sun" Summertime Giveaway

Enter our drawing to win a goodie bag filled with stamps from Dandelion Designs! The stamps are fun summertime designs, perfect for the upcoming summer season.

Goodie Bag from Dandelion Designs (Photo from Dandelion Designs)

Here are the summertime stamps you can win! (Photo from Dandelion Designs)

You may enter the contest by filling out an entry blank at any of our Hawaii Ben Franklin Stores (Enchanted Lake, Market City, Pearl City, Mapunapuna, Kahului or Hilo locations). You may also enter at Kamuela, Kailua-Kona, and Lihue Ace Hardware & Crafts locations. Contest runs from Saturday, April 28th, 2012 to Saturday, May 5th, 2012. One entry per person/per store, no purchase necessary. All entries must be received by May 5th, 2012. We will select one winner per store and winners will be announced on Saturday, May 12th, 2012.

For additional information on the contest, you can visit the Dandelion Designs Blog. Good luck!

*Don't forget to scroll down and read today's earlier post on the latest Crankin' Out Crafts Episode!