A Cellophane Bag Topper- A Month Of Halloween #9
September 30, 2021
A Month Of Halloween #9
A bag topper is still one of my favorite ways to give a treat. It's simply made from a piece of card stock or dsp cut to about 1/4"- 1/2" longer than the width of the cellophane bag you use (so that a little hangs over and looks nice). Then you can decorate it as desired!
Remember- you don't always have to fill a bag with sweets...you can add peanuts or mixed nuts, yogurt pretzels, licorice, Fritos, Weight Watchers snacks, etc... it's really up to you- and tailor it to your recipient!
To make this bag you'll need:
- 6 x 8" cellophane bag
- card stock or dsp for topper: cut to 6 1/2 x 4", then scored and folded along the shorter side at 2"
- layered circles, one plain, one scalloped on the edge- choose a size that fits your sentiment. These are 2" and 2 1/4" in diameter.
- decorative ribbon (I used18"), or two brads
- other Halloween items to decorate
- adhesive
- hole puncher
Because this bag is so wide, I first added a little Stampin' Seal adhesive under the dsp so that it stuck to the bag enough to hold it in place.
To secure the topper in place, punch holes with a hole puncher on both ends of the topper (Hint: use a ruler to help you place your holes evenly).
Run a ribbon through and tie a bow or knot, or add brads through each hole. With larger, wider bags I like to use ribbon. With smaller cello bags like the ones Stampin' Up!® used to sell, I like to use brads, but that is just my personal preference.
Then decorate: I used one of the black & white patterns (on the back sides) from the Pattern Party host reward 12 x 12" dsp papers (I love these papers). The ribbon is from the Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack.
"batty for you" is from the Frightfully Cute stamp set, stamped on a plain and scalloped circle from the Layered Circle dies. The topper is also decorated with Black Glitter Paper bats and Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins. I tried to show off the iridescence.
Thanks so much for visiting, and I hope you were inspired by something!
Holly Dimig
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