Yes, I know I literally posted a few hours ago saying how busy I was.. but, when I get an idea in my head I have to try it right away! So.. lucky you, here is another tutorial.
I got my inspiration for these from some SVG files I saw. I decided to whip up my own little bag and use my cute critters from the always awesome Create A Critter cartridge and this was the result --
Don't they make you smile? I mean.. who doesn't love decapitated critters? Ha!
Wanna make some? Do you have it in you to chop these poor critters heads off all just to make a cute bag?..
Well, if ya do.. then let's cook up some springtime buddies!
Here's whatcha need:
Create a Critter cartridge and this file created by moi! Download 1springtime_buddies_bag_HappyLifeCraftyWife This is an SVG file. Open it and just cut away! to make this to my sizing set this to cut at 5.820 HIGH. Make sure 'Keep Proportions' is checked.
*** If you use my SCAL file and share anything you made with my file PLEASE link back to my blog. Do not post the file on your website/blog.. simply link back to this post. Thank ya! ***
You will need to score it as shown:
If you don't have a paper scorer you can just fold it.. but, these are only like $8.00 - $10.00 and make life grand! No more uneven fold lines!
Glue it shut and set aside. Time to make some critters!
Make your frog 4" high and your chick 4 1/2" high. The grass is 2" high. (There are several animals you can use for this!)
Glue 'em all together and then cut their heads off!
The chicks eyes look weird because I added Glossy Accents and it wasn't dry yet. Ah.. who am I kidding? The poor chick is crying! I mean, wouldn't you if your head was just chopped off?
OK, enough talking about decapitated animals.. before you all think I have issues.
What? No I didn't just twitch.. gah! *twitch*
OK.. moving on...
Glue the body on the bag like so:
Add a little sticky foam square to keep it shut. Glue the head onto the top flap.
That's it, folks!
Have fun with it! Wouldn't these be adorable for the kiddos on Easter?
Toodles!
These are absolutely adorable...Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Celeste Lombas | 02/07/2011 at 05:17 PM
this is just too kool!
I have that cartridge ;)
gonna have to do them ;)
Posted by: Martha | 02/07/2011 at 05:23 PM
Oh my they are so cute..... Really appericate you sharing!!!!! going to get the carts!!!!!!!
Posted by: Colleen | 02/07/2011 at 05:48 PM
You have me convinced that I need that cartridge. Absolutely adorable! Can you share where you got the cute paper as well?
Posted by: Cheri | 02/07/2011 at 05:52 PM
So cute!!
Posted by: Mary Rudakas | 02/07/2011 at 07:07 PM
these are so cute, you did a great job
Posted by: Sharon | 02/07/2011 at 07:10 PM
Super cute!! I love it!! TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jennie Garcia | 02/07/2011 at 07:23 PM
very cute!! I'm still not getting a file when I click on the link.. :/
Posted by: Barb | 02/07/2011 at 07:47 PM
So Cute! Thanks for the tutorial! You're so inspirational!
Posted by: Mac1320 | 02/07/2011 at 08:18 PM
The paper is DCWV Nursery stack.
Not sure why you're having an issue with the file, Barb.. it works fine for me and others who downloaded it? email me at [email protected] and I will email it to ya!
Posted by: Tamara (Happy Life - Crafty Wife) | 02/07/2011 at 10:02 PM
It didn't open a file for me either Tamara..just a picture of the bag. Does that work in SCAL? I thought I had to actually download the file? I am new at this so sorry if I am not making any sense, LOL!
ADORABLE bags, as always!!! :)
Posted by: Lyndee | 02/07/2011 at 10:16 PM
so cute...looove them!
Posted by: Lisa | 02/08/2011 at 03:20 PM
They are awesome! Talk about cute for sure, even though they are decapitated lol
Posted by: Theresa | 02/09/2011 at 03:52 AM
Super cute! I like them even better than the ones that inspired you!... :-P You cracked me up decapitating those poor critters... LOL
Posted by: Bee | 02/09/2011 at 07:43 PM
Soooo super cute!!!! Very creative!!! TFS!
Posted by: Sherie | 02/12/2011 at 06:27 PM
Hi,I also tried to download the file and it is just a picture of the box but black? Did I do something wrong?
Posted by: robyn | 02/16/2011 at 07:19 PM
These are darling!!! The download also didn't work for me. Can you help?
Posted by: Ashli | 02/19/2011 at 01:22 PM
Super cute!!
Posted by: Barb | 02/20/2011 at 06:15 AM
These are super cute!! I will have to try these!! TFS!
Posted by: Amanda W | 02/21/2011 at 05:36 PM
These are the cutest things everrrrr :) TFS the cutfile.
Posted by: Kathleen | 02/22/2011 at 10:35 AM
These are so cute! Please help a newbee. What is a .SVG file and how do I use it?
Posted by: Vicki V | 02/24/2011 at 06:47 AM
Adorable!!! Love how you cut the heads off!
Posted by: Kimberly | 02/25/2011 at 11:12 AM
I love these little bags. Just ordered SCAL2 from Pumpkin Cart Crafts. Can't wait to get it and get started!
Posted by: Nancy N | 03/19/2011 at 12:40 PM
Really want to make these today but the link doesn't seem to open a file - just shows a picture of the box filled in with black. They're so cute!
Posted by: Jennifer | 03/30/2011 at 12:26 PM
Super Cute Project love your jokes !
Posted by: Marcy Mason | 04/22/2011 at 12:25 PM