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Life Is Short, Buy The Shoes

February 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

Oh my goodness I’m definitely dreaming of beach weather as we wait out a prolonged period of freezing rain today. So while we still have power I got to work on a cute tote. This one was created using the All Dressed Up Dies, while the “Life is short, buy the shoes” sentiment comes from the coordinating Dressed To Impress Stamp Set.

Tote style gift card holder with "Life is short, buy the shoes" sentiment created using the Dressed To Impress Stamp Set and coordinating All Dressed Up Dies from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

FIRST MAKE YOUR TOTE

I chose a sheet of paper from the Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack. I thought the subtle design would make a great outside for my tote, while the tropical floral pattern on the reverse creates the perfect lining.

To make the tote I cut a 6″ x 12″ piece of the DSP and using the All Dressed Up Dies cut out two of the tote base and four of the long handles. Next I embossed the two main pieces using the Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder. Then I assembled the bag part of the tote using Multipurpose Liquid Glue (Tombow).

For the handles I glued pairs of the long handle pieces back to back, leaving about 1/2″ at each end unglued. Next I added glue to the back and front of the tote just where I wanted the handles to be fixed. Finally I slid the glued area of the tote between the two sides of the handle and pressed them into place.

With the handles drying, I then decided to add some bright Mango Melody buttons, die cut using the small button dies. Once cut I threaded some Linen Thread through the two holes on each one and tied the ends in a knot. Then with liquid glue I fixed a completed button to the tote at each end of the handles.

BUY THE SHOES

As hard as it was to believe, I was almost finished already. I just needed to add the pocket and “buy the shoes” sentiment.

I went back to the scraps of DSP and used the label die in the All Dressed Up Dies to cut the pocket. Then I attached it to the front of the tote with liquid glue.

Tote style gift card holder with "Life is short, buy the shoes" sentiment created using the Dressed To Impress Stamp Set and coordinating All Dressed Up Dies from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme

Next I stamped the sentiment on Thick Very Vanilla Card using Pretty Peacock ink and cut that out with the other label die in the set. Then once I’d mounted the sentiment over the pocket with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals my tote was complete.

I absolutely love this little tote and I have a feeling I will end up with a whole row of them on my shelf. Of course when you tell someone to buy the shoes, it’s nice to include cash or a gift card. The tote is the perfect size for that, and would even hold a few candies as well. To keep everything secure simply wrap your gift in a little tissue paper and add it to the bag.

If you, or someone you know loves shoes, bags and perfume, make sure you check out all the cute products in the Best Dressed Suite.

It’s time for another coffee and with beach weather definitely not on the horizon, I’ll think I’ll spend the day crafting.

PRODUCT LIST

UPDATED 2020: Sadly the following products have retired and are no longer available from Stampin’ Up!

  • Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper
  • Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper
Tropical Oasis Designer Series Paper
Linen Thread
Linen Thread
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
All Dressed Up Dies
All Dressed Up Dies
Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
Magnetic Cutting Plate
Magnetic Cutting Plate
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

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