August Relase Perfect Peek Day #1

6 1/2 Inches Wide

6 Inches Tall

1 3/4 Inches Deep

Available in PDF, SVG, WPC. DXF, and GSD

NOTE: Template is for the large tote. Mini tote was created using the original template, resized to be smaller using cutting machine software.

Well the name says it all!!

You can “tote” just anything you want in here! Plus it will be so stylish and FUN! This template truly is the Tote-All Package!

Designed after some of my favorite fabric purse totes, I thought we could have a fun “gift bag” with some unique options! There is a sweet angled/tucked bottom that allows you some space for all sort of gifts! Let’s face it, sometimes you just need a awesome gift tote/bag. This is definitely “it”.

The tote base is wonderful on its own-just add some sweet ribbon handles!

This is the standard version:

I love how this turned out. I used the Pretty Printable Digital Paper :Purse Patterns for my tote “fabric”. For the decorative stip I stamped the flower from Sensational Stems, with the circle image from the Just For You set to make my own pattern for the front of this.

I think this look *just* like a fancy fabric bag you would purchase! Can you say…….H*E*A*V*E*N*!!!!!!

Again this is styled after some of my favorite tote bags. Take a look–>here.

This is the mini version, close up.

I used the border image from Paper Pattern Pieces to create my decorative strip. I wanted the design to be similar to the large one and this was a perfect option!

I resized my template (and all of it’s pieces) to be at 55% the original size. Its SO cute!!!! Now it is about 3 1/2 inches tall and 3 3/4 inches wide (at widest point).

I wanted to take this basic tote template idea, and step it up a little by adding a fun flap closure (which is included and optional for use-I will show you ways many ways to use this template in the days to follow).

Here you can see both of my tote bags, open.

Because I used a knotted ribbon handle the tote lid is adhered up a little higher. This allows for easier closing and less bulk at the flap seam 😀 I do offer other tying options which you will soon see. I also include instructions for tying your ribbon handle with the template purchase. Wait until you see my super tying tip in there! Makes everything so much easier!

I also decided to add a optional pocket, which can be used to hold a tag, or mini card. It also fits a gift card in there perfectly!

Here is the back of the gift set:

Here you can tuck a tag, gift card, or mini card (as I said above), or even some cash!

While the pocket is totally optional it is also totally CUTE! (even if you do leave it empty! LOL!)

I used the same stamps as on the front of each tote, to create the pocket decoration on each.

This is the close up view of the large pocket:

As I did on the front, I used the circle image from the Just For You set, and the flowers from the Sensational Stems set to create this pattern.

Now for my mini tote:

I put the hanging tag inside the pocket on this one. Super cute.

This is the close up of the pocket on my mini tote:

I used the border image from Paper Pattern Pieces to create this smaller version

Whatever you fill this with it is sure to be “Tote-ally” fantastic!

If you like shopping the Money Well Spent © set makes the perfect addition to this template!

Now if you are wondering what this template looked like before all the fun stuff was added…..

Here is what this set looked like BEFORE decorating

I think it is important that as much of a project is as complete and as detailed as possible! It really makes all the difference in the world to a professional looking project.

See the tucked in angles at the bottom? Just like a REAL tote.

I think this template is perfect for using our Pretty Printable Digital Paper to create your OWN dual sided papers!! You can easily mix and match your own, as I did here.

The outside of my tote used the Pretty Printable Digital Paper :Purse Patterns from our August Release.

This (above) is the paper sample of the front and back, prior to assembly.

Here is the INSIDE of the tote, using the Pretty Printable Digital Paper: Botanical Beauties: Candied Applejack (from the July Release).

See mixing and matching is an AWESOME thing!

I love being able to pick and choose WHAT patterns I want to use together, rather than having purchased dual sided patterned paper, with patterns already mixed together. I find I’m more apt to hoard papers that I love, till I no longer even like them, which leads to a huge waste of $$!! We have some AMAZING patterns so be sure to check them out —>HERE!

View my tutorials HERE! There is one on using the digital paper, in case you have questions. We also have some FREE items on our site so you can try our products RISK FREE 😀

Now let me share with you the HOW TO, on making the cool stitched flap!

I used my Cricut (and Sure Cuts A Lot software) to cut my lid out from the sweetheart cardstock. I then wanted an additional layer in brown color, so I set up my cricut to cut out that layer, and made sure to add the flower cut out from Fanciful Flowers (which I resized to my liking).

BEFORE I CUT:I made sure to SHRINK my chocolate lid layer to 95%. I then went ahead and created my stitching layer (from white cardstock) by resizing another lid to be at 90%.

Once that was done I layered the tracing template, onto my tote lid, and used removable adhesive to keep everything together!

 I then took a white singlo gel pen, and traced the lid outline, just like the photo above.

After tracing the lid with the singlo gel pen, I use a paper piercer to poke holes along the edge, giving me a truly realistic stitched look, that is not only perfect but SUPER easy!

Now once that was done, it is then layered to my main lid piece, where the pink base shows through to create he pink flower center.

Isn’t that just so simply, yet so SWEET! I just embellished with buttons for my flower center and was done!

Now lets get on to some of the details about the amazing images what were also used to create this set!

(don’t worry-we do have some masculine images in the set as well!)