Fine Arts: Visual Arts

Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• K-4 - Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

Standard 5: Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Their Work and the Work of Others

• K-4 - Students understand that there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Assemble unique gift bags and use for holiday treats, special incentives or class activities. Handy bags will meet your everyday needs and can be personalized for each student.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Note: This lesson can be created using either Ellison AllStar or SureCut Dies.

Supplies Used: Cardstock, Glue, Ribbon, Scissors, Tape (Double-Sided), Tissue Paper

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. If using the AllStar Bag w/Handles, die-cut two Bags using blue cardstock or construction paper. Fold on all the perforated lines.
2. Place glue or double-sided tape on the top side of the flaps on the part of the Bag with the handle (Figure A). Adhere the sides together.
3. Place glue or double-sided tape on the top side of the two small flaps. Adhere these flaps to the inside bottom of the two short sides of the Bag (Figure B).
4. Place glue or double-sided tape on the top side of the large flap. Adhere this flap to the inside bottom of the Bag (Figure C).
5. If using the SureCut Bag #1, fold along perforations and adhere to assemble.
6. Die-cut the Word, Wow! using yellow paper. Adhere Wow! to the front of either Bag.
7. Cut a 16" length of yellow ribbon and tie around the Handle of the Bag. Attach a Star to the ribbon. Tape may be used to hold the ribbon in place (see Main Photo).