HOW TO Construct Gift Boxes & Bags - Tall Gift Bag

Perfect for gifting no matter the occasion, Episode Two of our Construction Series is on how to make a tall gift bag. This craft is ideal for larger treats you’re gifting to those important people in your life.

ℹ️ Sara is using 160gsm cardstock in this tutorial

00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Score a sheet of 12" x 12" paper
1:50 - Fold & burnish score lines
2:07 - Cut notches to create the base
2:30 - Fold in the sides of the gift bag
2:41 - Glue the bag together
3:20 - Create the top fold
3:42 - Add a ribbon to the gift bag

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Written Tutorial:
1. Score a sheet of 12" x 12" at 3¾", 4¾" & 5¾".
2. Fold and burnish the 5¾" crease, then align it with the edge of the scoreboard.
3. Score again at 3¾", 4¾" & 5¾".
4. Turn the cardstock to the side and score at 2" to create the base.
5. Fold and burnish all the score lines.
6. Cut up the score lines to the 2" crease and cut out notches to form the base.
7. Cut a 45-degree angle on the bottom edge of the 11½" wide section to create the flap to fold in.
8. Accordion-fold the 3¾", 4¾" & 5¾" score lines to form the sides of the box.
9. Use a tape pen to add glue to both edges of the box, then glue together.
10. Fold in the bottom of the bag and use tacky glue to secure the base.
11. Score 1" across the top of the bag to create the folded top edge, then punch two holes near the top fold for threading ribbon through to complete the gift bag.