2792

Bag With Ribbon
Lesson #2792

Concept:

Create and decorate a bag for any occasion.

Objective:

Students make and decorate their own bags for field trips or holiday gifts.

Recommended Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Curriculum: Fine Arts & Crafts

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Figure A
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Figure B
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Figure C
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Figure D

Supplies Used: Cardstock, Glue, Hand Punch, Matte Paper, Metallic Paper, Ribbon, Scissors, Shiny Self Adhesive Paper (Gold)

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

  1. Die-cut Bag #2 from cardstock or construction paper (Figure A).
  2. Die-cut two Star Borders out of shiny and matte silver paper or any contrasting papers.
  3. Punch holes in the matte paper, allowing the shiny paper to show through. Attach the punched Stars on top of the other Stars with glue (Figure B).
  4. Cut 3" strips from contrasting colors and attach to open Bag, alternating colors.
  5. Adhere Star Borders to Bag, using pop dots on one for added depth.
  6. Fold Bag on perforations and adhere tab to side using double-sided tape. Also tape bottom of Bag (Figure C).
  7. Pinch top of Bag together (Figure D) and punch two holes near the top.
  8. Thread 8" ribbon through holes and tie, after inserting gift (see Main Photo).