Cricut Snowman Gift Bags 12 Days of Christmas DAY SIX GIVE AWAY
I made these bags using the Once Upon a Princess cartridge!
I had a great time making these bags and tags. I’ve had the Once Upon a Princess cartridge for a while, but I haven’t used it much. I was thrilled to find that it had a great bag that fit some snowman ornaments I bought for my kids to give their teachers. The tags are from last years Snow Friends seasonal Cricut cartridge. This is the first time I’ve used that cart. Shhh! Don’t tell anyone I waited a year! 😉
Yes, I did buy a Zhu Zhu pet. He’s my new Joy’s Life mascot. I’ve named him Zippy.
I decided to make 2 of the bags with some double sided paper I bought from Stampin’ Up. The other sheet of paper (with the circle ornaments) I made using the Mr. Frosty cartridge and my Cricut Imagine. Let’s take a look at the Imagine printing and cutting that out…and then I’ll tell you something I learned.
On the bags I cut using my Cricut Expression AND the bag I cut using the Cricut Imagine I used the “Fit to Page” button. I used 12×12 paper on each cut. I learned that using “Fit to Page” on each machine does not result in the same size cuts. See the photo below.
Well, the 2 cuts are close using “Fit to Page” on 12×12 paper but not the same. The Imagine cut is slightly smaller than the one from the Expression.
Now I’ve scored and folded all the pieces of the bag. Time to glue everything together! I used my ATG gun for that. You don’t have to use an ATG gun, I just like to use mine a lot. 😉
YAY! The bags are all taped up and ready for some handles. I’ll apply eyelets to make the handles more sturdy.
This is the regular Crop A Dile. I love this thing! If you want to know the differences between the Crop a Dile and the Crop a Dile Big Bite you should watch this video I made comparing and contrasting the two of them. 😉 I used the Crop a Dile to help me set the eyelets. Later I used it to punch holes in the snowman tags. It’s a very useful tool.
Woo hoo! Houston, we have handles.
I used the To: and From: stamps from my All Around Sentiments stamp set. I LOVE those!! Ok, I know I made them, but one of the reasons I made them was because I needed them. 😀 I had in mind that I would use the To: and From: to create my own gift tags.
Awww…he’s one happy little guy. I used a Peachy Keen stamp to make the face. I’m not very good at drawing faces. I added a little chalk to his cheeks to give him a healthy glow. Actually, he looks like he might need to come in out of the cold. Hey little snowman come in and sit by the fire while I get you some hot cocoa. Hey, where did he go? What’s this puddle doing here? 😛
Aren’t these bags cutie pies? Wait until you see what’s inside them.
Here’s the ornament that’s inside each bag. I bought them at Target for $2 each! They are so adorable!
I hope you enjoyed this post. I’m still thrilled that I finally used Snow Friends and the Once Upon a Princess cart to make these bags. 😀
TIME FOR A GIVE AWAY!!!
On the 6th Day of Christmas … Joy Gave To One Winner….
I’m giving away a set of my All Around Sentiments Stamps! To be eligible to win please leave a comment on this post. The winner will be chosen by Random.org on December 13.
SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR THE 7th Day of Christmas and a Crafty Post & Give Away!!
Can I just tell you how many cartridges I’ve collected and never used??? Another addiction!!! I love snowmen (and snowgirls) so these are super cute!! Love the opportunity to win some of your stamps!!
Love it! Merry Christmas!
Great bags and tags! The snowmen are so…… cute.
I just love those cute little bags. Snowmen or women are one of my favorite holiday decor. You do such wonderful crafting. Keep up the wonderful work!
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LOVE these bags…..so many great ideas, so little time!
Joy I just adore you bag you did that make great gifts for friends and office gift exchanges…
Thank you for sharing your Talent
The Scrapbooking Queen
I’mnot a big fan of snow (where I come from we measure snow by the foot, not inches), but I am a BIG fan of snowmen. I love them, Christmas brings them out and I hate putting them away. I see a trip to Target in my future. TFS. The bags are super cute and I now have OUAP cart on my wish list.Santa, if your reading this, I’ve been very good 🙂
Joy, the bags and tags you made are really cute! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who gets a cart (or more) and doesn’t use it right away. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Your bags are sooo adorable. Thanks for sharing another great idea!!
Cute as can be! Thanks for sharing.
those boxes are just 2 cute. any teacher will love them.
I had no idea that cut was on that cartridge! Guess what I’m making tonight? LOL. Thanks Joy!
I love how these smiley snowmen turned out!! Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Yay for your stamp set in a giveaway 🙂 What a neat idea…I think I will have to do something like this for my daughter’s preschool teacher (once we decide what we are going to get her LOL!)
I LOVE these bags! Way too cute & would fun to give to my son’s class.
I love the stamp set & hope that I am the lucky winner – good luck to all!
Thanks!
These bags are just adorable. I have neither cartridge, but still enjoy them and am thinking of creative ways to do the same with my bags, tags and more cartridge! Thanks for sharing! Kelly
cute bags!!!thanks for sharing..
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Gosh, can I just say how jealous I am of all the craft goodies and gadgets you have?? I’m hoping to buy a gypsy after Christmas, but I don’t know, you’re making me want that Imagine…..Hmmmm, imagine that!! LOL Adorable bags too, BTW!
The bags are adorable! And I agree with Delaney – you are making me want the Imagine! However I am getting the Gypsy for Christmas – it was $100 on Thanksgiving at Michael’s! I can’t wait to use the Bag, Tags and Boxes cart that you get once the Gypsy is registered!
Kristin
The bags are adorable! And I love stamps! These are so versatile!
Super cute gift bags.
JOY..FIRST LET ME SAY YOU ARE THE FIRST BLOG I EVER FOLLOWED AND I LOVE U…..I JUST LOVE THE BAGS…I ALSO PURCHASED THE PRINCESS CARTRIDGE A FEW MONTHS AGO AND NEVER USED IT EITHER UNTIL NOW…..LOL.
THIS IS THE CUTEST XMAX PROJECT I HAVE SEEN SO FAR…AND I HAVE SEEN LOTS.
THANKS FOR SHARING AND FOR BEING MY FIRST BLOG…
LOVE U MICKEY
Aww! Your gift bags are adorable!
Thanks for the reminder, too (I completely forgot that the Peachy Keen faces are PERFECT for snow families)!
Loving the new mascot. Thos boxes are cut. The snowmen and the stamped faces are perfect. <] :0)OO
Your stamps are awesome! Your snowmen are adorable 🙂
Love those stamps, a little bit of everything in one set!
that is sooo cute! those snowmen are precious!!!!!
Oh these are too adorable, love the snowmen tags! What a great idea for a teacher gift! Would LOVE to win these stamps!!
The bags are adorable! Your snowmen are so sweet! I love your stamps, a great all around set.
great bags,cute snowman from target too,joy
Cute gift bags! I’ve never used my Snow Friends cartridge either – thanks for inspiring me to!
These are so cute, Joy! I’d like to use them for when the kids make Christmas presents for their parents. Super adorable!
I love the fact that I can come to your blog and actually learn something about the cartridges I have purchased.
thanks so much for the fun ideas
The bags are really cute! It’s interesting that they don’t cut out the same size, though. Hmm. I watched the Crop A Dile video, too. It’s nice to feel I made the right choice. Thanks for the info.
I love those!!! I’ve made bags before, but they didn’t look that cute…it totally makes a difference when you use the cricut and the double-sided paper…I’ll have to try that for sure. Thanks Joy!!!!
I LOVE the snowmen!!!! Oh and the bags are stinkin’ cute
Glenda
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I love the color combos! Got to try that on some cool cards too!
These bags are so cute. Love the stamps. LOVE the new mascot
Well I have added several more things to my wish list because of YOU!! TFS!!
Joy, i totally like EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS!!! I was ready to make some more goodie bags & their you go… you inspired me!!
TFS
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
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I keep wondering what cartridges would have bags or boxes since the bags and tags cartridge is retired. Good to know they are one other carts.
Those bags are simply precious
Rebecca Minor
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Your bags are just adorable…those snowmen are the cutest….can’t believe you hadn’t used that cartridge yet!!
I’m looking for a box on a Cricut cart that I can use for the round glittered plastic ornaments….any ideas?? Thanks!
~Sharon C.
I love your bags and tags. I will also add the ornament, since I am truely a person who loves anything that has to do with snowmen. I watched your video with the crop a dile. That is the first time I had actually seen one being used. Now got to convince hubby I need one.
Pam
I wish I could quit my job and craft ALL DAY! Your bags are adorable. Are there any other cartridges that have the bags besides the snowmen cartridge?
Maria
Your snowpeople are adorable, they look fabulous on your bags!!
Cindy
Those are just the most sweet bags ever. Love them. Love your Zhu Zhu pet, Zippy, too.
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These are soo adorable Joy!!
I looooooove snowmen! They r soooo cute! Love the boxes. Those peachy keen stamps r on my wish list!
I just love these little guys! WOW!!! Great job! Thanks for the info on the imagine. Think I will be making these for my little princess 2nd grade class. U rock joy! Great giveaway!