Craft an elegant and easy gift for all occasions
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- Written by: Crafters
A handmade gift is a great way to show your appreciation, love and thanks to the people in your life. But if you’ve never crafted before, it can be a daunting prospect!
Follow our easy-to-follow guide to decorate a candle and matching gift bag with hand-crafted meaning and create something special.
In this project, we’ve used the Say it With Style set from Crafter’s Companion. It has everything you need to customise your make with the perfect messages, so you can get creative for all occasions, from thank-you gifts for teachers to the sweetest wedding favours!
How to create a decorated candle and matching gift bag
You will need:
Crafter’s Companion Say it with Style (or any sentiment stamp and die set)
Coloured card
Patterned paper
Gold card
Ribbon
Pokey Tool
Scissors
Spectrum Noir TriBlend Marker in your choice of colour
Candle
Step-by-step instructions
Candle:
Take a piece of card from your Say it with Style box. Choose one of the stamp panels and line it up with the sheet of card.
Apply Finesse Alcohol Proof Ink to the stamp and stamp down onto the card.
Lay the die panel on top of the stamped card and align the crosses on the die with the matching crosses on the stamped card.
Follow the instructions with your Gemini Die Cutting machine to run the die and stamped card through. Use the Pokey Tool to separate each sentiment piece.
Use a TriBlend marker to add colour to the edge of your chosen sentiment piece.
Cut a piece strip of card 1.75″ wide and the diameter of the candle plus .0.5″ long.
Repeat the process to cut a piece of patterned paper to measure 1.5″ wide and the diameter of the candle plus 0.5″ long.
Finally cut a 2.25″ circle in the card and paper.
Repeat the process to cut a piece of patterned paper to measure 1.5″ wide and the diameter of the candle plus 0.5″ long.
Finally cut a 2.25″ circle in the card and paper.
Layer up the patterned paper strips, circles and sentiment piece as shown.
Wrap the strip around the candle and secure it at the back with adhesive.
Gift bag:
Cut two pieces of patterned paper to measure 11″ x 10″ and 4″ x 10″.
Take the larger piece, score down the short edge at 3″. On the long edge score at 0.5″, 3.5″, 7.5″ and 10.5″.
Also, score down the 2” mark and 9” mark stopping about 1″ above the horizontal line then score to the corners as shown.
On the smaller piece score at the 3” line on the longest edge
Also, score down the 2” mark and 9” mark stopping about 1″ above the horizontal line then score to the corners as shown.
On the smaller piece score at the 3” line on the longest edge
Burnish and fold all the lines on both sheets of card
Glue the edges of the card together and fold into a bag.
Cut some gold card 3 ½” x 6 ½”. Choose patterned paper to match the bag, cut to 3 ¼” x 6 ¼” and stick both sheets together.
Choose a stamped and cut out sentiment from the set you created earlier and add colour to the edge with a TriBlend Marker.
Attach a piece of ribbon behind your sentient and attach to the front of the gold card and patterned paper piece. Attach to the front of the gift bag.
Use a sharp tool (such as the Pokey Tool) to piece small holes into the gift bag as shown.
Thread ribbon or twine through the holes and tie at the ends to create handles.
We can’t wait to see your finished makes! So, don’t forget to show us your handmade gifts on Social Media! Post and use the hashtag #crafterscompanion, or tag us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or TikTok.
