Glad We're TIED Together!

Father's Day is coming up soon and I always like something cute to hold a candy bar and gift card.   I know a tie is kind of cliche', but I think this is cute enough and the sentiment is so fun that it overcomes the "boring Father's Day tie."

What do you think?  On Pinterest, I saw several shirt and tie ideas and I just tweaked it a little.

The shirt is made from a business size envelope.   I used liquid adhesive to seal the envelope, so it would be sure to stay sealed.

The start of the collar is a slit down the middle of the top layer.  

Finish the collar with two simple folds.

Use the tie template to cut out a tie and cut out the top of the tie again for a knot.  

Easy, right?

Download the tie template and sentiments HERE.

So glad you stopped by!

Blue and Orange Plaid Digital Paper

Staples Gummed #10 Envelope

tombow mono glue

Accent Opaque White 120lb

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Butterfly Envelopes

This is an oldie, but goodie - turning envelopes into treat bags.  I found these really cool Seventies envelopes at a flea market.  (It was more flea than market, but I did come away with some great stuff!)  Don't you love the orange and hot pink?

It couldn't be easier to turn your envelopes into a quick gift bag - perfect for a little treat or gift card - maybe both?

Seal the envelope (I use glue, instead of just licking it - want to make sure it stays sealed).

Then cut open one end - you can use pinking shears or decorative scissors.

Now what?  Just decorate!

This one already has some fun flowers.  I pinked across the top, clipped on a pretty butterfly and glued in a white doily on the inside.  Love it!

This one is a plain white envelope.  I wrapped wide washi tape around the bottom.  Holes are punched across the top and threaded with twine.  It got a pretty butterfly, too!

Need a quick gift bag?  Try an envelope!

Hope you're having a lovely week.  Happy you came by!

Life is Beautiful Dies

Petals %u2018n Posies Confetti Cuts

baby sequins

Peppermint Divine Twine

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You're Doggone Cute!

Hearts, cute little puppy, pretty papers and a bag from an envelope....what could be better?  You've probably seen this bag from an envelope idea, but if you haven't there is a tutorial video here.  I used a long business size No. 10 envelope and changed the score to 3/4" from 1".  Other than that, I think everything I did was the same as the tutorial.  Oh, I also changed the top a bit.

 The cute little puppy is from a digital download set from LoveCreationGal.   I've posted several cards using her downloads.  She's got some cute things, I tell you! 

Thought I'd give you a side look at the bag, so you can see how it folds in. 

On the back, I clipped a simple card made from the Jot It Down set from The Cutting Cafe.   Left a little space for that sweet love note...  Thank you for coming by!