Christmas Advent - 24 Days of Tutorials 2022 - Day 16

WELCOME to DAY 16 of our annual
24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TUTORIALS ADVENT EVENT!

Kristine here sharing with you my tutorial
- COOKIE AND COCOA TOTE - 

This tote makes a great send-off gift for those guests who drop by during the holidays - 

or use as stocking stuffers!  The uses are endless.

PRODUCTS:

Warm Holidays Bundle

Here Comes Santa Paper Pack

Christmas Cheer Paper Pack

Large Christmas Ornament Die

Pine Needles Die

Open Sleigh Die

Stitched Slots Die

Large Stitched Tags Die

Stitched Nested Circles Die

Double Stitched Rectangles Die

COPIC COLORS:

Bunny: E50, 51, 53, R11, 00

Bunny Boots: E31, 33

Dog: W2, 3, 5, 100, R20

Cat: N0, 1, 2, 3, R11, 00

Reindeer: E50. 51, 53, 31, 33, R00, 11

Reds: R24, 46, 59

Greens: YG06, 13

CUTTING & SCORING:

White Cardstock:

(1) 4-1/4" x 11, scored at 5-1/2" (tote base)

(2) Die cut two handles with the Largest & 3rd largest of the Stitched Nested Circles Die
(the smaller die centered in middle of larger die and tape with low tack tape)

(2) 6-1/4" x 4" -- with longest side at top of score board, score at 1/2" & 1" on each end.
 Turn so short side is at top of board and score at 1/2" & 1" on just one side. (pockets)

(1) 4-1/4" x 4" -- with 4" side at top of score board, score 1/2", 2", 3-1/2" (connector pc)

Green Cardstock:

(1)  Die cut smallest tag from the Large Stitched Tags Die

Patterned Paper:

(2) 3-7/8" x 5" (for top portions)

(2)  Die cut 2nd largest of the Double Stitched Rectangles Die (layers onto pockets)

(1)  Die cut smallest tag from the Large Stitched Tags Die

HOW TO:

1.  With the smallest of the Stitched Slots Die set, center it on the score line of tote base and cut.

2.  With your 2 "handles" (circle frames) glue ONLY HALF of the backs together.

3.  Open your tote and slide the glued half of the handles thru the slot
- make sure the half showing inside are not glued together.

4.  Add glue to the lower half of the handle - leave a li'l space close to the slot opening.
Lower the top of your tote onto glued handle and rub to adhere.

5.  Flip your tote over and repeat step #4 to adhere the back side.

6.  Using scissors, cut off the corner "boxes" that are formed from your score lines intersecting.

7.  Adhere your 2 die cut patterned rectangles to your 2 pockets,
making sure there is equal white border around.

8.  Fold and burnish your score lines.

9.  Add Scor-Tape to the bottom outside flap only and bring your side flaps over
making sure they are forming right angles and pinch together.  (see photo below)

10.  Add glue to the side flaps
*you could use tape, however the glue really helps to be able
to move them into the correct position
Attach to the bottom of your tote.

11.  Attach your patterned paper to the top portion, over the flaps of your pockets. 
(repeat with patterned paper on reverse side).

12.  Fold and burnish your score lines - outside scores are valley folds
and center fold is mountain fold.

13.  Add 3/8" Scor Tape to both outside flaps. Remove one backing and with the "W" folded up,
line  up with valley fold line with the bottom edge inside your tote.   

14.  Remove backing from other flap and adhere to the opposite opening inside your tote.

15.  Color and assemble your die cuts and images and attach to your tote.

16. Stamp your sentiment on the bottom of green tag. 

17.   Tear the bottom of the patterned tag and glue to green tag. Add ribbon and tie to handle.

18.  Add a cookie in one pocket and a hot cocoa packet in the other.
Would be super cute to dress it up a bit by adding a (wrapped) chocolate dipped spoon with the peppermint candies for recipients to stir the cocoa!  :) 

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Thank you so much for visiting today!

MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄

Kristine